Grant Republican mass meeting in New York tonight
New York April 17 arrangements are set for a mass meeting at Cooper Institute with a Liberal Republican organizational team led by F A Conkling. Railroads will run special trains from New York to Cincinnati for the convention weekend and Dawes faces limited support from Ways and Means. Secretary Boutwell updates shipping paperwork to streamline inland goods transit amid delays in major cities.
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Grant Republican
the Institute
Twoity Ars
Cooper Institute
F. A. Conkling
Erie
New York Central
Pennsylvania Central
Baltimore & Ohio
Cincinnati
Washington
The
Tribune
Earl Granville
Fish
Dawes
Ways and Means Committee
Massachusetts
Boutwell
Arthur
Philadelphia
Chicago
Eastern Iron Masters’ Association
Bar Iron Mills
Allegheny Mountains
Astor House
Emigration Figures and Civil Service Reform in Washington
Official returns show 31 971 passengers arrived at New York in the quarter to March 31 with 28 203 emigrants. Treasury balance stands at 125 500 000. The civil service advisory board report, approved by the President, bans political assessments within departments and emphasizes honesty and efficiency. Emancipation anniversary parade large in Washington with the President reviewing. Cabinet to receive in next note on England reply. nominations sent to Senate include Bristol for Associate Justice in New Mexico and Dailey as U S Marshal for Nebraska.
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Washington
New York
Treasury
Advisory Board of the Civil Service
White House
Senate
Warren Bristol
Supreme of
New Mexico
Wms. Dailey
Nebraska
MM. Prentice
United States Ma
Ohio
Cincinnati movement endorsed by prominent Republicans
A circulating appeal from Illinois Republicans backing the Cincinnati movement calls for pardoning past political offenses, protecting constitutional rights, reforming civil service, limiting federal encroachment, and fair tax distribution. Also notes wreck reports: the schooner Gamecock supposedly lost near Racine, the William Jones saved by the tug Tarrant, and an explosion at Schneider & Co. causing heavy damage and injuries.
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Carcasco
Cincinnati
Illinois
Gamecock
Racine
William Jones
Grass Point
Evanston
Tarrant
Jones
Evanston University
David Dall
Schneider & Co
Harry Hatfield
National Sunday School Convention Opens in Indianapolis
Delegates arrive in large numbers as Indianapolis hosts the National Sunday School Convention. The gathering blends ministers and lay leaders from nearly every state, with a strong focus on practical, systematic work and evangelistic outreach. A basement “Sunday School Museum” exhibits trade goods, sparking concern over business interests intersecting with the religious event.
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Indianapolis
Hatter Tok Found On Track Near Dunlap
A Hatter was found on the track near Dunlap after an incident described as horrifically severe. Authorities are investigating the event and identifying those involved.
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Dunlap
Truncated Jersey City Rail Report From April 16
A fragment from Jersey City notes an early evening rail delay or event at Newark area stations with fleeting times and inconsistent details. The garbled text mentions 6 o clock and a possible drift or derailment reference, but specifics are unclear.
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Jersey City
Newark
Ing
Bergen Station
Lew TO
Gerne
Governor's Guard returns to Little Rock after Lake Village duties
Memphis reports the Governor's Guard of Little Rock Arkansas came back from Lake Village last week after suppressing trouble there. In Rhyall Mississippi Broadway shot Charles Hope through the heart on Saturday. A tornado struck Houston Mississippi damaging houses and injuring several residents. The Mississippi River near Arkansas shows a high water mark with slight rise expected. Liberal Republicans schedule a mass meeting Thursday night to elect Cincinnati delegates.
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Memrits
Little Rock
Arkansas
Lake Village
Nates Broadway
Charles Hope
Rhyall
Misssissippi
Houston
Mississippi
Cincinnati
Washoe stock market stays firm with Crown Point valued at fifteen million
In San Francisco on April 17 the Washoe stock excitement remained high with all stock types advancing. The Crown Point mining property, spanning six hundred feet, is valued at fifteen million dollars amid a firm market closure.
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San Francisco
Crown Point
Charles Walker Convicted in Henry Taylor Murder
Charles Walker was found guilty of murdering Henry Taylor last October and sentenced to ninety-nine years in the State prison. A motion for a new trial has been filed.
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Carro
Charles Walker
Henry Taylor
Principal men in nine hour movement arrested in Toronto
Toronto April 17 twenty four of the principal men interested in the nine hour movement were arrested yesterday afternoon on a warrant charging them with forming an illegal combination against employers. They were all admitted to bail.
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Toronto
Weather Outlook for New England and Atlantic States
Washington reports clear pleasant conditions across the New England and Middle Atlantic States on Wednesday. Brisk northwesterly winds ease tonight as barometers fall from the Great Lakes to the lower Mississippi valley with rising clouds and easterly to southerly winds. Weather darkens westward with Tennessee to the north and west facing threat. dangerous winds not expected.
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Washington
New England
Middle
South Atlantic
Lake Superior
Michigan
Mississippi Valley
Tennessee
Raven Learns Cuckoo’s Selfish Bedside Charity
A raven discovers the cuckoo building a bed for a sick hen, not for the cuckoo herself. The cuckoo claims pity for the ill bird, though the raven suspects the motive is the eggs the hen lays. The tale ends with the raven doubting true neighborly love amid famine talk.
Eerie Attempt to Rob a Queen at St Petersburg
A daring robbery attempt targeted a queen at the Winter Palace in St Petersburg. Gunmen and a fleeing rider were thwarted near the rail yards as a three-sleigh pursuit formed, with guards and a driver injured during the chase.
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Wurtemburg
St. Petersburg
Winter Palace
Jaden
Meeting with Sydney Smith in Greek Street Soho
From the Memoir of Robert Chambers, a vivid recollection of Sydney Smith visiting the narrator in Greek Street Soho. The Rev Smith arrives by old carriage, discusses Edinburgh and the Edinburg Review, Buccleuch Place Jeffrey Horner and Brougham, Arthur's Seat walks, and shared humor about British character and a corkscrew joke.
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Mnetropolis
Greek Street
Soho
Endem
Rogers
Edinburg Review
Edinoe Journal
Edinburg
Buccleuch Place
Jeffrey
Arthur
Horner
Brougham
Lord Jeffrey
Robert Chambers
Greek Brigands Hold Athens in Fear and Control
Brigands led by Spanos terrorize the area around Athens blocking travel and extorting peasants for provisions. The government struggles as brigands hide in caverns and bushes, with peasants signaling arrivals by marked sticks and stones while troops pursue them near the Turkish frontier.
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Spanos
Greece
Athens
Andit
Local theater scene features Our American Cousin in Pyee’s Opera House
A large audience attended the second presentation of Our American Cousin at Pyee’s Opera House. The review lauds Joe Murphy’s drollery and Leven Dud singing. Cool Burgess and the National company receive praise for a highly entertaining performance. A Walnut Hills concert at Lane Seminary benefits the Baptist Mission with free omnibus transport from Ninth Street Church.
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Pyee
Joe Murphy
Wood's
Leven Dud
Tre Cool Burgess
Charley Howard
Harry Bryant
the National
Cool Burgess
Sothern
Dundreary
Cincinnati
Walnut Hills
Lane Seminary
Third Presbyterian Church Annual Meeting and Afterglow
The Third Presbyterian Church held its annual meeting to elect officers with a large attendance. Speeches by the pastor Dr Taylor Messrs Ferry and Hatzell sparked spirited remarks. A vestry reception followed with a bountiful repast by the ladies and social music. Dr O Leany will lecture on Physiology for men at Mozart Hall tonight.
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Third Presbyterian Church
Taylor
Messrs
Ferry
Hatzell
O’leany
Mozart Hall
Smallpox outbreaks and court actions flood city updates
Information to the Mayor reports smallpox raging on Thirteenth street and nearby areas with five cases found among residents. Bradford Shinkle seeks injunction and receiver in a Kenton Circuit Court case against J G Walton for misappropriating grocery funds. Award offered for A J Collier's arrest in a fatality near Boyd's station. The U S Circuit Court sits with Judge Ballard. distiller J W Hensley found guilty of unpaid tax. jailor Mr Hull notes no recent commitments. Lawrence Flickenger convicted for selling liquor to a minor.
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Peven
Licking River
Trevor
Lynn
Scott
Sixth
Bradford Shinkle
Kenton
J.G. Walton
Walton
Leslie
A. J. Collier
William Harris
Boyd’s Station
Kentucky Central Railroad
United States Circuit Court
Federal Court Room
Lower Market and
Scott Streets
Ballard
J. W. Hensley
Lawrence County
Hull
Independence
Hastile
Lawrence Flickenger
Ludlow
Wharfmaster urged to clear wharf obstructions at meeting
The council directed the Wharfmaster to remove wagons and obstructions from the wharf, but the task remains unfinished. Gaylord & Co. will ship 1,900 tons of water pipe to St. Louis tomorrow. The Supreme Council Knights of Pythias is in session in Baltimore with Kentucky delegates George Fewlass of Newport and Adolph Rammers of Louisville attending.
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Gaylord, & Co
St. Louis
Supreme Council
Knights of Pythias
Baltimore
Kentucky
George Fewlass
Newport
Adolph Rammers
Louisville
Gristk Gris to Lecture at Concert Hall for P B Church
The Syndicate Association met in Dayton Kentucky and plans for Gris to deliver his humorous "Injin Meal" lecture at Concert Hall next week to benefit the P B church. Griswold, a popular lecturer, is expected to draw a crowded audience with praise for his lively, non dry humor and widespread acclaim.
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Gris
P. B. Church
England to withdraw from Geneva conference on June 16
The Times editorial says England has not committed to arbitration and, if U S claims for consequential damages persist until June 16, England will formally withdraw from the Geneva conference. The report notes the stance is stated from authority and reflects the fragile arbitration situation.
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London
the Times This Morning
Geneva
England
United States
Liberal Republicans urge cross party unity as Democrats resist
Chicago editors clash over Cincinnati Convention aims with calls for liberal cooperation. A Republican circle from Illinois endorses a Missouri Liberal movement, urging local self government and anti corruption, while a fire at Farwell's block causes heavy property damage to H W King & Co. The incident prompts rescue efforts as flooring is breached to reach the blaze.
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Chicago
the Times Today
The
Tribune
Cincinnati
the Times
Trumbull
Times
Cook County Woman Suffrage Association
Wm. M. Grosener
Missouri
Sieliee
United States
Illinois
Ilinois
J. W. Farwell
H. W. King & Co
River News Briefs Echo April Rise and Ship Movements
River rose four inches by April daily reading as Memrnrs notes a cloudy mild day. Vessels arrived include Lady Lee from Red river to New Orleans and exporter routes through Pittsburg Emma C. Ellie to Cincinnati. Departures list Pink Warble to New Orleans and Commonwealth and Lady Lee to St. Louis.
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Memrnrs
Lady Lee
Red River
Commonwealth
New Orleans
Pittsburg
Emma C. Ellie Cincinnati
Pink Warble
St. Louis
Uncertain fragment notes near miss in Spain event
A garbled report from Spain references a tense moment with a near collapse or drop. It mentions people involved, a dismounted state, and that no one was seriously hurt.
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Hrbano
Nashville
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Washington, D.C
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Cirain
Memphis
Illinoits
Springfield
Palmer
General Grant
Grant
Iiliors
Weather Report
Holland
Geo. H. Cook
New Jersey Agricultural College
Amsterdam
Cook
Covangton
Dayton, KY
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