First of the New Cotton Crop and Greeley’s Liberal Grasp
A composite review notes the first bale of new middling cotton from Alabama selling at thirty cents per pound. It covers Mr. Greeley’s optimistic forecast that Liberal Republicans will win in New Hampshire New Jersey Connecticut Rhode Island and New York with broader gains possible in the West and South. It also mentions the Spanish frigate Numancia’s quarantine situation and local legal actions in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Numancia
Long Island
Havana
John Harper
Kentucky
J. P. Lindsey
Alabama
Greeley
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Attorney General Williams on Louisville Canal tolls opinion
Washington August 14 1872 Attorney General Williams holds that using a 300000 appropriation to finish the Falls of the Ohio canal work does not change Louisville & Portland canal company toll rights and that their consent or tolls beyond cents per ton are not addressed in his opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Williams
Louisville
Department OF Justice
W. W. Belknap
Ohio River
Secretary of War
Congress
Louisville & Portland Canal Company
Falls of
The
Ohio
H. WiLliama
Mail Contract Awarded to Pacific Mail for Far East Route
The Post Office Department awarded a one year mail carrier contract between San Francisco Yokohama and Shanghai to the Pacific Mail Steamship Company for 500000 dollars as subsidy. The Pacific Mail Company was the sole bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post-Office Department
San Francisco
Yokohama
Shanghai
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Pacific Mail Company
Des Moines Woman Dies Suspected Abortive Death
Lou Hayden alias Jeannie Edwards died yesterday morning at James Cory's house in East Des Moines. Cory, about 60, arrested as the investigation proceeds, suspected abortion may be cause. Cory previously lived in Kansas with his wife dead, then returned with the deceased as housekeeper.
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Des Moines
Lou, Hayden
Jeannie Edwards
James Cory
Cory
Iowa
Kansas
Kasson
Wisconsin Marshal Blake Seduces Girl Fleeing to Hide
In Green Bay on August 14, William Blake the City Marshal of New London is accused of seducing Fiora Martin, a domestic in his household, and fleeing. His father reportedly gave the girl $4000 to settle the matter.
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Green Bay
Wm. Blake
New London
Wisconsin
Fiora Martin
Blake
Destruction of Large Detroit Area Steam Mill
Detroit August 14 The Forest and Arms steam saw mill on the north side of Alas Regon Lake formerly Farr mill was burned yesterday. It was among the lake area’s largest mills, cutting about 125000 feet daily. Loss estimated at 80000 with 40500 insured. Origin of the fire unknown.
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Detroit
Forest & Arms
Alas Regon Lake
Farr
Large political meetings in Indianapolis last night
In Indianapolis two major gatherings occurred with the Democracy marching in a torchlight procession addressed by Senator Schurz, while Republicans met at their wigwam where General Jim M. Harlan of Kentucky spoke.
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Indianapolis
Senator Schurz
Jim M. Harlan
Kentucky
Land deals that built a Western magnate’s fortune
A Hartford Times clipping recalls Judge Davis of Illinois as a lawyer who profited by taking land instead of cash. A Connecticut client owed 800 dollars and accepted a 60 acre, water-adjacent tract near Chicago. Davis briefly held the land receipt, later profiting from its sale while retaining substantial remaining value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford Times
Judge Davis
Illinois
West
Connecticut
Davis
Davis Pabecquestt
St. Louis
Chicago
Lady Invalids and the double standard of health and beauty
A fragment reflecting on the frail gentlewoman ideal and the social pressure for healthy appearance. It questions who would care for sick children and bear burdens if women appeared frail and old, noting indifference to visible health and the irony of loving care for the attractive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Lakeuperior
Yo Semite
Sierras
Esa Irony
Marietta railroad erects coal bin and local ball planned
The Marietta railroad company is building a coal bin, capable of holding 106000 bushels, to fuel locomotives. A ball will be held tonight at Frank Geisse’s new residence, with the Building Association expected to attend. The county section reports storm damage to corn. the association will complete thirteen this season as H C Dennis is named superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta Railroad Company
Frank Geisse
Building Association
H.C. Dennis
Association
Local items mix with political notes in a rainy evening reel
Hundreds of fish were picked up by boys on Harris York and other streets after the rain Tuesday evening. Albert S Berry candidate for Congress will open canvass with a Burlington speech tomorrow. Master Commissioner Stricker returns to the streets after weeks of illness. Paymaster McClure has disbursed many Eeepbecks among the blue at Newport Barracks recently. A number of Newport colored men including Sat Bell voted the Democratic ticket in the recent election. Father Connoly council member reports a healthy seventeen pound newborn son. Mr Connoly expresses happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
York
Albert S. Berry
Congress
Burlington
Boone County
Stricker
McClure
Boys In
Blue
Newport Barracks
Newport
Sat Bell, Esq
Father Connoly
Mr. Connoly
Republicans nominate Harvey Myers for Congress in Covington
The Republican Convention in this city yesterday afternoon nominated Harvey Myers Esq for Congress. Myers, a Covington citizen and law partner of United States Senator John W. Stevenson, faces two Democratic challengers, suggesting a fair election outlook for Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey, Myers
Congress
Myers
Covington
John W. Stevenson
United States
Cumminsville Storm Causes Damage and Accidents
A heavy rain and hail storm swept Cumminsville last evening about 54 o'clock, tearing up trees, blowing down sheds, and breaking many hot bed windows. A large lumber office door collapsed on three men, causing injuries. Millcreek level rose six to seven feet, damaging the gas company cofters and erasing the steam pump engine. Carter faced local charges for stealing a pockethook and $10, bound over. Sixty nine votes were cast in a drenching Democratic delegate election.
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Cumminsville
Avenue
Carson
Millcreek
Carter
Joseph
Fritz Henig
Wind and flood strike Lockland and Wyoming area
A severe wind and rain storm damaged fruit trees and out-buildings in Lockland and nearby vicinities. In Lockland the body of a man, apparently a stranger, was found in the Palmer and Co mill race, suggesting a drowning with no identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicina
Lockland
Poreeeee
Palmer & Co
Organic Growth and the Law of Life
This excerpt discusses how all living beings grow under fixed conditions of air temperature and moisture, requiring parental sources for seeds or eggs. It links impure air, polluted water, and impurities in food to disease and shortened life, stressing that health depends on understanding life’s organized laws. It ends noting the difficulty of teaching such complex lessons to children.
Lead mines reported in Butler county Kansas
Dispatches from Mexico say order and quiet are being restored. It is probable that some eighteen of the Ku Klux in Albany Pe will be pardoned. Ned O Baldwin prize fighter arrested in Baltimore. Jem Mace arrives after warrant issued. Two ships chartered for a potential fight in Virginia. Saratoga races begin with Bassett attempting long distance mile. Liquor Men Advocate launches in Pittsburg defending liquor trade as legitimate.
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Butler County
Kansas
Mexico
Ku Klux
Albany Pe
Gold Smith
Buffalo
Crispins of
Lynn
Mase
Ned O’baldwin
Baltimore
Maryland
Jem Mace
Philadelphia
Criminal Court
O’ Baldwin
Massachusetts
O’baldwin
Cyrus P. Smith
Mace
Battleground
Virginia
Saratoga
Harry Bassett
New Orleans
Idlewild
Long Island
Johnston and Confederate Officers Dream of Juarez Escape
An anecdote from Petersb Index recounts a Confederate officer recalling relief and surrender at Appomattox. General Johnston listens as soldiers fantasize about foreign service with Juarez while Johnston explains the broader collapse and the looming end of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Johnston
Lee
Appomattox
Grant
Johnston
Mexico
Maximilian
Juarez
Mewers
Virginia
Mississippi
Smiths
Browns
Thompsons
Conmcetee
Hapsburg
Carambo
Porrios
Appomattox Court House
Catawba
Red Rivers
Weatherville Man Hurt After Wag Falls From Wagon
A Chinese laborer in Weatherville California was seriously injured when he fell from a wagon while life insurance coverage was noted. Reports say the man is in critical condition with doubts about recovery and questions arise over the policy and payout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatherville
Cal
Charley
Arrests and a Mall Fight in Baltimore and Local Building Permits
Two men Mace and O Baldwin arrested in Baltimore by U S authorities. Dick Sullivan and Pat Moran had a rough fight near Mozart Mall around two this afternoon. Dick was the worse for wear though damage was minimal. Building permits issued today include N Behrens to repair a brick building on Vine near Court and Frank Schaffer to erect a two story brick building on Fuller Street between Hatch and Martin.
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Dick Sullivan
Pat Moran
Mozart Mall
N. Behrens
Vine
Court
Frank Schaffer
Fuller Street
Hatch and Martin
Democratic Congressional Convention in First District
The convention opened at noon in Mozart Hall but adjourned due to an unready Conference Committee. It will reconvene after the County Convention adjourns.
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Mozart Hall
Liberal Republican Convention Afternoon Meeting at Greenwood Hall
Liberals reconvened at 1:30 PM in Greenwood Hall with larger attendance. Officers chosen for permanent organization include President J L Keck and Vice Presidents J G Olden J H Laws EB T Carson, Secretary J R McGarry, Assistant Secretary Joseph Moses Col Enwrights H Bogardus. Keck urged nominees worthy of honor. Credentials reported full representation, no contest. Resolutions favored the Cincinnati platform and endorsed Greeley and Brown.
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Greenwood Hall
Committee On Permanent Organization
J. L. Keck
J. G. Olden
J. H. Laws
EB. T. Carson
J. R. McGarry
Joseph Moses
Col. Enwrights
H. Bogardus
Keck
Wilson
Committee On
Cincinnati
Greeley
Brown
Afternoon Market Review A snapshot of 48 hour trade activity
The report shows mixed commodity activity with flour steady at high prices, wheat demand steady for red and white types, corn stable, oats unchanged, and whisky steady with sizable sales. Cotton firming with middlings around 21 1/4 cents, bulk meats active with bacon and lard strong, hogs in demand, and refined prices for flour, oats, and corn deliveries noted alongside railcar and shipment details.
Hog protest and commodity price snapshot across markets
Weeklong hog protest impact noted with large lots in pounds and pork figures. Gold and wheat prices steady or rising with corn and oats showing dull to steady moves. European and U S market quotes include Liverpool goods and regional shipping prices, with bearish tones on certain staples and firm lard and pork values.
Literary and scientific notables attend Gar rick’s club
Lompon August 14 Stanley of the New York Herald reported on a club gathering in which a number of literary and scientific celebrities were entertained yesterday.
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Lompon
Stanley
The
New York Herald
Garrick’s
Amadeus Edict on Cuban Emancipation Proved Premature
A recent decree by Amadeus aiming at gradual emancipation in Cuba and Puerto Rico is judged premature by analysts in Spain. The August 13 report notes skepticism about the plan and its execution prospects amid ongoing colonial tensions.
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Maprm
Amadeus
Cuba
Porto Rico
Post Office awards China mails contract to Pacific Mail
Washington August 13 The Post Office Department awarded the contract for carrying the China mails to the Pacific Mail Steamship Company as the sole bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office Department
Boiler explosion at Hudnut mill harms no one
In Terre Haute on August 13 a boiler exploded at Hudnut & Co homing mill scattering brick mortar and machinery. Water level was too low and fortunately no fatalities occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Messrs. Hudnut & Co
Baltimore Archbishop Picked to Succeed Spaulding
A Rome telegram announces William Henry Elder, Archbishop of Natchez, will become Archbishop of Baltimore to succeed Spaulding. The Tailors' Unions Convention in New York reports progress, with committees named on finance and local unions as delegates from across the country attend. The steamer Bristol, sunk after a collision, was raised and docked for repairs with $40,000 in damage. Graeff brothers, jailed for disorderly conduct after drunken incidents, face possible School Fund contributions tomorrow.
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New York
Rome
McCloskey
Wm. Henry Elder
Natchez
Baltimore
Spaulding
United States
Canada
Bristol
Graeff
Hammond-street
Cain
Stock Sales and A Columbus Brawler Incident
Stock sales report lists offers by J H Cheever & Co including Andes Insurance 125 shares at 20 dollars each with no bids Germania Insurance 42 shares at 2 dollars each 9 cents and 100 shares C H D railroad stock in multiple lots at 100 dollars 13 9 1 2 91 9 1 2 25 shares at 91 percent A Columbus bailroader John Clark celebrated by drinking and clashed with John M Thompson at Front and Broadway Thompson struck him with a sling shot causing a head wound both arrested for disorderly conduct and concealed weapon charges Clark named as witness
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Cheever & Co
Andes Insurance,Co
Germania Insurance Co
C.,h. & D. Railroad Company
Columbus
John Clark
John M. Thompson
Front and
Broadway
Thompson
Clark
Police Court Briefs Include Fines and Dismissal
Fred Schulte fined 20 dollars for nuisance by leaking night cart in Camp Washington. Sallie Veeper guilty of harboring lewd women fined 50 dollars and costs. Mary Coffield sentenced to three months for dress theft from Virginia Moss, noted as a repeat offender. Ben Husman ex-constable arrested for assault on Albert Pels, then discharged after it was shown he aided in law enforcement duties.
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Fred Schulte
Camp Washington
Sallie Veeper
Mary Coffield
Virginia Moss
Ben Husman
Albert Pels
Husman
Voetz
Exposition Buildings Near Opening Day Preparations
Morning inspection shows busy preparation across Exposition Buildings for the September 4 opening. Workmen finish setups in every department including the enlarged cascade with Arctic scenery and soda water stands. Telegraph wires link to city lines and a room is set for the Associated Press and reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Reporters, &E
YORE MARKET REPORT AWAITS UPDATE
August 13 1 20 PM markets show gold steady wheat prices mixed with flour staying firm. Notes mention futures for September and gentle shifts in baking goods with small price changes amid unsettled signals.
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Telegraph
DAILY /EVENING STAR
Mr. Greeley
Michigan
Subwursan
Bond Mill
Henry Arlingans
Seventh
Main Streets
Edward Clark
Clint Butts
Lockland and
Wyoming
Connetticut
Afternoon Market Review
Rio
Liverpool
Eget Meng
Uy CaagAns
Neak
Lowdon
Spain
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