War with England not Imminent and Cabinet not Seeking Fight
The President and the Press agree the United States will not back water and that war with England is not imminent. Minister Schenck is present as Bismarck seeks arbitration. The Louisville Republican Convention names delegates and Mississippi river navigation to resume after the ice gorge breaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the & James
Ludlow Street
Pittsburg
Tiroynton
Louisville
Evansville
Cairo
Peaceful Indications From Washington on Alabama Claims
The Herald reports President expresses hope for tempered U S press tone and warns negotiations require honor. Britain seeks to maintain Washington treaty and avoid misunderstandings amid Geneva arbitration. Bismarck offers good offices. Louisville Republicans hold meetings. Obituary notes Captain Peter Lacy of Newport dies at twenty eight with funeral in Newport and remarks on virtuous life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Herald Special
Washington
United States
America
Herald
London
Gladstone
Bismarck
Geneva Arbitration Court
Man Hangs Self on Linn Street Arbour
Charles A. Vogel a German resident on Linn street between Court and Clark hanged himself in his yard, discovered after ten. The coroner ruled death came during a fit of temporary insanity caused by intemperance. Vogel left a wife and five children. once prosperous he succumbed to alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Gilfoyle
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Young Men’s Sodality
Lacy Ws
Stephen’s Church
Charles A. Vogel
Linn Street
Court
Clark
Micky Patton
Micky
Vogel
Woman gives chase with cowhide in Smeltz dispute
Reporter Mrs Shott explains a morning confrontation at Maddux Hobart and Co where she pursued Christian Smeltz with a cowhide after he boasted about speaking to a married woman on Ludlow Street. Smeltz fled toward the cellar before she wrested the weapon away, ending the encounter on the stairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Smeltz
Maddux, Hobart & Co
Shott
Smeltz
Mr.Grimm
Maddox
Chris
Reading rooms open on Sunday with rising demand
Sunday visitors opened March 2 and the average Sunday issues show a sharp rise in demand. Monthly tallies list March 829 and February 954, with other months ranging from 153 to 383 as access increases.
Gyascutis Exhibit at Ehmer's Hall Tonight
Dayton Kentucky locals hear that the Gyascutis will perform at Ehmer's Hall this evening. The creature is weak and expected to die around March 10, with no admission charged as the city funds its keep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Lueven
National bill pleases the fastidious with stars and acts
The National offers a rich program this week delighting patrons. Alice Bateman Helen Revere Billy Noonan and four dwarfs appear alongside the afterpiece Dumb Girl of Genoa with Elise Scott in the lead. Conjurer Logrenia returns with cat birds, promising presents to attendees. Blitz remains at Melodeon Hall and Johnny Allen opens at Mozart Hall with Schneider or Dat House on der Rhine. Wood's features Mrs. F S Chanfrau in Dora with Macauley, and Davis Varieties draws strong crowds for meritorious performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
National
Alice Bateman
Helen Revere
Billy Noonan
Genoa
Elise Scott
Johnny Allen
Little Mac
Alice Harrison
Schneider
der Rhine
Mozart Hall
Johnny
Wood’s
F. S. Chanfrau
Alexina Fisher Baker
Davis
Newport convention nominates city officers amid mass meeting
The Democracy of Newport held a Court House convention and a Citizens Mass Meeting to nominate city officers. Jonathan Perry was named President of City Council and P H Wilson City Treasurer. An executive committee was appointed to call ward meetings and fill vacancies, with ward pairs listed for each of five wards.
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Newport
Court House
Citizens’ Mass
Mary Williams
John W.whitten
Jonathan Perry
P. H. Wilson
L. R. Hawthorne
R. W. Nelson
Robin H. Thornton
Isaac Baughman
J. T. Berry
W. L. Wrights
E. Mariana
J. W Tibbatts
R. Waring
John Phillips
John Glescoe
C. Olhaber
Jas. Pagan
A Strange Story Lecture Tonight at Franklin Library Hall
James Trimble will discuss A Strange Story at a free YMCA lecture tonight in Covington. The event is at Franklin Library Hall under YMCA auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Franklin Library
James Trimble
Hoening
J. J. Noonan
Joseph Henderson
United States
Covington
Lexington
O’hara
Circuit Court
Washington City
Trinity Episcopal Church
McFerran Case Against Porter In Circuit Court
United States Circuit Court case involving Jas C McFerran and others versus W I Porter and others remains in progress with proceedings ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Jupez P. B. Swing
Presipine
Jas. C. McFerran
W. I. Porter
Court hearings and river news in February court report
The court list includes Harmeyer v Clark new trial granted upon costs. Maxwell & Jordan and others with judgments for defendants. probate admissions. civil actions on notes and accounts. River telegrams note weather, ice rotting, navigation resumes, and vessel news. real estate transfers listed for February 10 and 12 with multiple lot descriptions and prices.
Earl Mayo assassinated in India during fort inspection
London reports indicate Earl Mayo governor general of India was stabbed to death by a Musselman convict at a Burmese fort on February 8. Mayo, former British cabinet minister, died instantly after being attacked as guards and staff were overwhelmed.
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London
Earl Mayo
India
Musselman
Mayo
Port Blair
Abdaman Islands
House of Commons
Boutwell Notes No New Loan Talks Pending
Mr Boutwell states no negotiations are pending to place the new loan on the market. No action will be taken until after the excitement over the Alabama claims settles. He notes English delay has slowed the exchange of the fifteen million balance of the two hundred million syndicate subscription.
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Paris
Corsica
Rouber
Corps Legislatif
Napoleon
Thiers
Washington
Boutwell
Alabama
England
Jack Glass Dies After Knife Attack Three Weeks Later
Jack Glass died at the hospital this morning after being stabbed by a carving knife wielded by John Costello three weeks ago. The assailant is in the Tombs. A stone-yard shed owned by James Gillen on West Bath Street burned today causing $6,000 in losses with no insurance. The 12:25 p.m. quotes for Government bonds note a mix of rate changes and steady Sterling, with gold at 4 percent and money loaning at 7 percent.
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New York
Jack Glass
John Costello
James Gillen
West Bath Street
Markets by Telegraph: Flour, Wheat, and Cattle Steady
Latest market notes report flour dull and unchanged while corn stays firm. Wheat and rye show slight firmness, hogs and lard quoted in midrange, cattle grades lower and trading dull. Weather described as slushy and damp with river navigation standing. overall stock quotations show a nominal uptick despite light demand.
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Telegraph
CuicaGo
Beme
Sr. Lovurs
Hkiver
Court Report Summary from Brerore Judge Hagans Term
The court recessed juries in Administrator of Honan v. C M R R Co. and Wessell & Co v D Weber Sheriff. In Wilms v Maria Alms the jury found no recovery as to 1500 gallon crop guarantee amid 400 gallon yield proving voluntary payment. A Nielson v A Wagner held one note settled in Vagelar case is valid with usury found on the second. judgment for $300.
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Brerore
Hagans
John C. Wilms
Maria Alms
Wessell & Co
D. Weber
Stephens & Co
Shoals
Ind
Cincinnati
Straus & Co
A. Nielson
A. Wagner
General News Snippets From 1870s Era References
Miscellaneous notes report on people places and events such as a fortune of a General Ewell, German emigrants, vast telegraph networks, and post offices counts. Other items mention a Fort Wayne marriage, Italian winter skating, copper and iron Lake Superior output, California beet sugar plans, and a Danbury boil remedy. The tone mirrors a bustling, fact-filled column with varied topics.
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Irs
Ewell
Ole Bullie
England
Africa
Great Lakes
Fort Wayne
Messrs
Robbs
Robbins
Robinson
Italy
Florence
Naples
United States
France
Russia
Benjamin Disraeli
Maine
California
Pennsylvania
Union
New York
Benjamin Frankin
Philadelphia
Franklin
Lake Superior
Danbury
Mineral Point
Wis
Vigoro
Humorous Fragments From Old Newsiestas and Gigs
A collection of humorous notes from the era includes mock turtle jokes, a Detroit visitor asking about a cunduranzo, an Irishman defending six marriages as luck, and a tippler’s "appy" jest. It also mentions a Worcester policeman suspended for kissing a petty girl, editor quips about dirtiness, a pun by a Grand Duke, and a Lafayette note fraud tale.
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Hamburg
Cincinnati
Detroit
Tennessee
Worcester
Mass
Philadelphia
Van
Brest
Louisville Journal
Rhode Island
Lafayette
Ind
Australia
Kitty
Sainte Beuve
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daily Evening Star
American Press Association
U. S
Minister Schenck
Republican Convention
Mississippi
Louisvville
Peter Lacy
Honest Teil
Coal Valley
Max Adeler
the Public Library
Dayton, KY
Logrenia
Greenwood Hall
Blitz
Melodeon Hall
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Myrtle Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Excelsior Musical Society
R. B. Innes
Court Report
Superior Court
Berent
Brione
Walker
Hallam’ & Hallam Vy
Maxwell & Jordan
Kaufman
McNutt & Ross
Common Pleas
Brrong
Brrone
Avery
Brewster
Jupge Cox
Louis Englehart
Colston
Jordan Contra
River News
Ohio
Columbus
Jos. Case
Memphis Packet Company
Minneola
Kenton Iron Works
John Ferrard
Madison
Bowling Green
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury Department
Ashington
D. C
Board of Supervising Inspectors
Garennes
Gro
St. Louis Democrat
Dunleith
Ill
Missouri Democrat
Produce Exchange
C. H. Merry
Henry de Bus
C. Moregin
Elm Street
Henry
Art
Geo. W. Bogart
Aioe
Erval
Ween Pavillion and
Hatch
Pdader
Louis Vogel
Eka
Wm. Marquardt
Langland Avenue
Thos. O’dowd
John O’connor
Vogey Street
Baymiller
John A. Pomeroy
Julia A. Pomeroy
H Lewis
Lebanon
Linton
Mt. Auburn
Aernon
Ohaw. Hill
Teascholdl
Berlin
Bismark
Rome
Rook
Gen. Sherman
Lieut. Grant
Alden
York
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