Mob justice in Jackson county hangs horse thief Stephen Clarke
The Indianapolis Commercial reports the tenth mob case in Jackson county, Stephen Clarke, a suspected horse thief, was hanged around 3 a.m. last Thursday. Constables and sheriffs routinely move prisoners through dark woods between midnight and three in the morning, with a silent group of men in the woods guiding them home to leave the prisoner found hanging at dawn.
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Daily Telegram to Launch in Richmond This Forenoon
The Telegram Printing Company announces a twenty eight column daily paper, the Daily Telegram, starting this forenoon with Mesars A A Wilcox and James M Coe as present Weekly Telegram proprietors and D Surface formerly of the Cincinnati Gazette. The issue begins October 25th with good circulation and prospects of success.
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Telegram Printing Company
Daily Telegram
A. A. Wilcox
James M. Coe
Weekly Telegram
D. Surface
Cincinnati Gazette
Inside a Reform School Day at the Home for the Erring
Bprtors Express visits a reform school in Plainfield on a Saturday and Sunday. The account details morning routines, class organization, verse recitations, chapel services led by Superintendent, and a sermon from the Safe Compass. It notes September totals of 5,480 verses and highlights a model student in Class No. 5 now aiding the institution.
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Contested 1868 Election Ruling in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on October 16 a Common Pleas majority voided parts of the 1868 election in the Tenth Ward and other divisions, declaring Mayor Fox the winner by sixty eight votes while ousting Democratic incumbents and prompting a certiorari to the Supreme Court. Judge Ludlow dissented at length.
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Frightful abuse of a New Jersey orphan by Patterson couple
Martha Washington, a young colored girl from the Colored Orphan Asylum in New York, was evilly tortured by Mr. and Mrs. McNeill in Patterson, New Jersey, to force a confession of theft. She endured prolonged tying, whipping, choking, and starvation, later kept in jail on a wrongful confession before the McNeills were indicted and fined. The case prompts a civil suit by the New York Colored Orphan Asylum for Martha’s abuse.
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New York Sun
Mr.McNeill
Patterson
N. J
Martha Washington
Colored Orphan Asylum
New York City
McNeill
Mrs. McNeill
Paterson
New York Colored Orphan Asylum
Horrific Ohio River Bridge Accident Claims Several Lives
Louisvutz Oct 16 A catastrophic incident on the Ohio river bridge during temporary trestle work between piers 16 and 17 injures six men and kills several. John R Payne a carter dies instantly while James Kiry carcaniet is cut in two and not recovered. Oscar Gallagher and Wm Irvine mortally wounded. Rob arian Seay of Me ter leaves a widow and child. Another tragedy follows as a man falls from the bridge and is killed during a span swing attempt.
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Ohio River Bridge
John R. Payne
Carter
James Kiry-carcaniet
Oscar Gallagher
Wm. Irvine
Robarian
Cincinnati
Three Men Killed in Vigilante Round at Taylorsville
In Warrick county Indiana a shooting between Kingston and Clark factions left Harvey Springston dead and Abe Springston fatally wounded. A Vigilance Committee fired on Rice families and warned others to flee the neighborhood, creating a paralyzed sense of law and order. The incident follows Springston’s recent release from prison amid a dispute over settled accounts.
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Taylorsville
Warrick County
Indiana
Kingston
Clark
Harvey Springston
Abe
Rice
Whitinghill
Ohio Returns Show Hayes Leading Across Counties
Lucas county favors Hayes by 1,400 in a Republican sweep. Fairfield and Warren counties report Democratic gains and large totals for Hayes. Becket and Pendleton split heavy. Republican losses from 1867 noted. Early returns suggest Hayes near 5,000 in statewide majority, with a very close legislature.
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Father Hyacinthe Leaves Paris for American Sojourn
The barefoot Carmelite Father Hyacinthe, famed in France for fiery oratory against Ultramontanism, departs from Notre Dame for two to three months of exile in America. He seeks safety from Rome amid looming ecumenical council tensions as bishops head to Rome, with others resisting papal will and imperial Rome influence.
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Geary Leads Pennsylvania Vote In Closely Fought State
Philadelphia reports show Geary with a small or growing Republican majority amid contested statewide results. Officials from Harrisburg predict Geary gains ranging from 2,342 to over 4,000 votes, with Democrats conceding potential losses in Supreme Court and state offices.
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How many Trains on the Hart ford Post tale
Ike Bromley recounts a Pacific railroad anecdote from the Hartford Post comparing overland California travel to sea voyage. A problem about trains passed en route from Omaha sparks a playful algebra discussion among Kellogg Scudder Welles and local figures, ending with the governor declaring ten trains passed.
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Rain retreats and returns in time in camp meeting humor
In a dated editorial tone a Connecticut camp meeting prayer asks for humility with the line Oh Lord humble us break us and smash us. a joke about experimental philosophy and lending money. a Gloucester woman cites flirtation of the heart as her disease. Horace Greeley’s water articles are said to have exhausted the Boston Daily Tribune and it consolidates with the Daily News.
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Speak Kindly to Your Little Ones for Their Sake
A exhortation on gentle parenting. The author urges parents to treat children with kindness, to join in their activities, and to avoid anger. Gentle, supportive guidance builds trust, prevents fear, and helps children resist negative influences as they grow. Encouraging home life and open sympathy are emphasized as vital for healthy development.
Election Returns Near Complete Geary's Majority 4842
Philadelphia Oct 16 We have all counties officially reported except Butler Potter and Juniata Geary's majority stands at 4842 Based on figures reported Thursday John Coyle signed
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Juniata
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Battle in Cuba near Guaimaro reported by private letters
Private letters from Havana describe a seven hour battle on October 9 near Guaimaro between Valmaseda’s forces and insurgents under Jordan and Quesada. The engagement ends in a Spanish defeat with heavy losses on both sides. Spanish papers remain silent on the event.
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