Loss of Bark Sarah Sloan and Crew From Grand Menon
New York City March 15 report details the loss of the bark Sarah Sloan commanded by Capt Sloan from St Johns bound to Cuba with hay and shacklosing ashore at Grand Menon on the 12th with total loss and all aboard perished except one who cannot survive. The steamer Northfield seized in Syracuse over damages from a July boiler explosion. The Erie road finances to be announced next day.
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New York
Northfield
Westfield
Syracuse
Hudson River
Sing Sing
Francis Tilton
Nyack
Sarah Sloan
Sloan
Bath
St. Johns
N. B
Cuba
Sioux City expedition swindle reported in Chicago papers
Chicago reports confirm the alleged Black Hills expedition to Dakota is not genuine and impracticable. A 13 year old, Frank Turner, son of James Turner, died after his horse dragged him when his stirrup broke on Reuben street. Simeon Smith sues Bigelow block owners to claim a lien on a house lot per an old verbal agreement.
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Chicago
Sioux City
Black Hills
Dakota Territory
Frank Turner
James Turner
Reuben Street
Simeon Smith
Bigelow Block
Bank clerks form mutual protection association
Bank clerks met last night to form a mutual protection association similar to railway employees. The Illinois Republican Convention is called to assemble at Springfield on May 22 with potential business beyond presidential nominations.
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Springfield
Plunder and fire target Memphis area burglars
Memphis reports detail Joseph Mason's Greenville store robbery and near murder by burglars who blew the safe, then dumped Mason on shavings to burn him. News also covers Taylor’s killer Moses jailed, a Knowlton’s Landing axe murder, a cotton case reversal, arrivals by rail, a homicide tied to a stock theft, and a near bridge fire on the Memphis Louisville line with detectives to pursue arsonists.
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Memphis
Joseph Mason
Greenville
Mason
Moses
Taylor
Knowlton’s Landing
Arkansas
Hyde
Kneehouse
United States
City of
Chester
St. Louis
Henry Ames
P. W. Strader
New Orleans
Capitol City
Vicksburg
Sam. J. Hale
Cincinnati
Chas. Bodmann
Colorado
Hackman
Atkison
Memphis & Louisville Railroad
Rabid dog bite takes life of four year old Jones in Brooklyn
A four year old boy, Jones, died after a bite from a rabid dog in Brooklyn. A two week old wound in Julia Connolly and several other children also bit the same time. Jones showed hydrophobia symptoms on Wednesday and died last night in agony.
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Brooklyn
Jones
Julia Connolly
House Collapse in Jersey City Buries Nine
A Jersey City house owned by Sebastian Goelman, under excavation for a cellar, collapsed at about one this morning. The structure was dashed to pieces but nine sleeping occupants were buried in the ruins yet rescued unharmed. The property loss is about 2500 dollars.
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Jersey City
Sebastian Goelman
Fire consumes Harvard school house in Charlestown
Boston March 15 The old Harvard school house at Charlestown burned this afternoon during sessions. The building was entirely destroyed. Hose Company No. 3 occupied the lower story and lost their hose. Total loss placed at 20000 dollars.
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Boston
Harvard
Charlestown
Fire destroys home of Austin Partredge in Dewitt
In Dewitt Iowa on March 16 Austin Partredge returned home drunk and drove his wife and children into the street. A kerosene lamp reportedly broke and ignited the blaze consuming the dwelling and most contents. No insurance.
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Dewitt
Iowa
Austin Partredge
Nominating Langdon for Alabama Governor
Several Alabama newspapers nominate Hon. C. C. Langdon Conservative candidate for governor. The report notes Langdon's renomination across multiple papers in the state.
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New Orleans
Alabama
Hon. C. C. Langdon
Congressional Brevities March 15 Senate and House actions
Senate disputes over Hastings banner charges fade as Trumbull rejects claims of pocketing ten thousand dollars. The Tariff bill is discussed by Mr. Sherman. The House passes the Portage Lake Canal time extension and pays the army paymaster-general bill. Commerce Committee to study Southern Improvement Co. Lands in St Croix Bayfield bill are forfeited to the United States under a 94 to 85 vote. Adjournment follows.
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Senate
Trumbull
Hastings
Sherman
House
Portage & Lake Superior Canal
Covington City Council and officials discuss improvements and events
Col Bristow denies telegraphing to Covington officials about presidential accountability. February saw 22 marriage licenses issued. The fire department tested water works with rapid hose deployment. Rev George Pentecost from Brooklyn preaches at First Baptist Church. District actions include roof repairs, court room use, street railway contract steps, and funding for Bridge Avenue.
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Col
B.H. Bristow
United States
Covington
Kenton County
Macklin
Court House
Circuit Court
Bridge Avenue
Covington Street Railway Company
Committee On Fire Department
Madison Street
Fifth
Twelfth
Pike Street
Main
Washington Streets
Weber O’neal
E. C.wilmot
Louisville
Clinton House
O'Neal
Grant
Wilmot
O’neal
George F. Pentecost
Brooklyn
N. Y
First Baptist Church
Town crime notes in Newport and Alexandria trials
Lewis Thornton was fined five dollars and costs by Mayor Hayman after a city election arrest for cracking the skull of William Mullins with a boul der. In Alexandria Criminal Court Thomas Lotey was found guilty of maiming his brother Samuel and fined twenty dollars and costs. The Alexandria grand jury adjourned without reporting an indictment after a two day session. This speaks well for the morals of the upper end.
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Lewis Thornton
William Mullins
Hayman
Alexandria
Thomas Lotey
Samuel
Episcopal sermon and local meetings noted in Dayton
Rev Mr Ely of Newport will preach to the Episcopal congregation tomorrow at four. No 2 Building Association meets at Templars Hall on Berry street. The Old Folks concert at Concert Hall last evening drew praise for the amateur event and the Sixth Presbyterian choir.
Clergy Addresses Cleves Church Group on Layman Work
The Hon J Scott Harrison will address the Cleves Christian Association at the Town Hall on Sabbath afternoon on the work of the Layman. A benefit exhibition by Miss Bessie Russell for the M E Church and O C Association was a success. Union Baptist Church members held a weeklong festival to raise funds for a new church. Rev A A Taynor of Mt Auburn will talk to the Y M C A tonight.
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J. Scott Harrison
Cleves Christian Association
Town Hall
M. E. Church and
O. C. Association
Bessie Russell
Union Baptist Church, Colored
A. A. Taynor
Mt. Auburn
The
Young Men’s Christian Association
Incendiary Suspected in Dodsworth Distillery Fire
In Hamilton yesterday morning Dodsworth’s distillery burned completely with losses estimated at ten to twelve thousand dollars. An eastern insurer covers about six thousand. A watchman was present but could not save the building. A petition circulates on Bernhardt Liesner’s guilt in Miller’s murder. Liesner was bound over to a January 26 preliminary examination after argument over trial jurisdiction.
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Bernhardt Liesner
Miller
Alf. J. Anderson
Liesner
Wilkins
Mechley
Leisner
Morey
Republican Executive Committee Meeting at Mozart Hall
The Republican County Executive Committee met at Mozart Hall at 10 o clock with a quorum. The treasurer reported 50 dollars, all debts paid. An auditing committee and an apportionment committee for State Convention delegates were appointed and their report adopted. The delegate election is set for 4 to 6 PM on Saturday March 25 in country precincts. The group adjourned to meet Thursday next at 9 14 AM to nominate five County Board of Control members and a County Solicitor under the Wilson bill for the spring election.
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Republican County Executive Committee
Mozart Hall
County Board of Control
Contempt Attachment Sought in Redistricting Case
Ira F. Barrows seeks attachment for contempt against Hickenlooper Herron Eckert Wessel Harrison Thomas and Blackburn and names 5.8. Davis to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt for disobeying Judge Cox injunction in redistricting matter The court appointed George E. Pugh to file state complaints and scheduled a hearing for next Monday.
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Ira F. Barrows
Cox
Andrew J. Hickenlooper
John W. Herron
Michael Eckert
Augustus Wessel
W. H. Harrison
Charles Thomas
Jules F. Blackburn
Davis
George E. Pugh
Mr. Pugh
Necromancer Delights Crowds as Mayo's Engagement Ends
Manager Sargent captives crowds with the Necromancer praised for splendor and transformation. Frank Mayo ends his run tonight amid high praise for talent and future promise. Monday brings the Chapman Sisters with Ed Locke followed by a lively burlesque in the same venue. Davis's Varieties promises new stars next week as William J. Halpin joins the Burnett Combination.
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Frank Mayo
Chapman Sisters
Cincinnati
Ed Locke
Davis’s
Varieties
William J. Halpin
Burnett
Dastardly Incendiarism In Boarding House Theft
Last night at eight o'clock a robber at a boarding house at Longworth street and Central avenue set a coal oil lamp ablaze and shouted fire to create confusion. While guests fled several rooms were robbed including George Hays in Room 7 who lost a valise with clothing letters and private papers. Police seek the culprit and justice.
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Longworth Street
Central Avenue
George Hays
Numerous events sweep nations and states in March
The report lists varied items including the Japs arriving in Philadelphia Jay Gould resignations and trials, the Illinois Republican Convention set for May 22, and Buffalo aiding the Titusville railroad with bonds. It notes the New York Senate passing the Erie bill, Ohio adjournment, and New York Odd Fellows aiding Western relief. Other items cover trials, religious observances, suspensions, and international affairs from Cuba to Ireland, with crimes and political moves across states.
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Philadelphia
Jay Gould
Joneeneas
Buffalo
Titusville Railroad
New York
Senate Erie
Ohio
New York Odd Fellows
Haggerty
Baulch
Connecticut
Louisville Daily Evening Sun
Cuba
Mexico
Ireland
St. Patrick's Day
William Alexander
Evansville
Wisconsin Senate
William Lloyd Garrison, Jr
Revere
Eastern Railroad Company
Mary Middleton Rutledge Fogg
Nashville
Titusville
Pennsylvania
Roberts
Senate Arms Committee
Crispin
Squires
Sumner
Cincinnati
Senate
Fishback
McKee & Houser
Missouri Democrat
Cathedral of Milan Tracings of Marble Facade Awe Viewers
The Milan cathedral boasts 4600 niches all filled with statues. The structure spans about 500 by 300 feet, rises 355 feet to the dome, and features more than a hundred spires. Built in white marble, it is praised for its lightness and artful interior display. A later note recounts a Sharon resident’s tip about a Bridge beam split prompting a halt to trains until inspection, earning him a yearly pass.
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Cathedral
Milan
Weather outlook and winds across regions
Washington reports a rising barometer with clear but continuing cold weather. Winds shift from west to north then easterly and southerly. Temperatures rise gradually from the Lower Missouri valley toward Lake Superior and eastward, with increased cloudiness and no dangerous winds forecast for the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
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WashineTon
Lower Lakes
Florida
Atlantic
Mississippi Valley
Missouri Valley
Lake Superior
Michigan
Ohio Valley
Gulf
Died and fevers shadow Galena and Freeport hides
GALENA March 16 The Hon W A Little died at his residence in Elizabeth on Thursday evening the 14th inst Two more children died last evening of spotted fever or spinal disease one of them the third in a month from the same family Freeport March 16 A shooting affray in Elroy Ill yesterday left H J Stickney and Gabe Manny involved Manny wounded in the arm both sides fired over four shots no arrests
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Galena
W. A. Little
Elizabeth
Freeport
Elroy
H. J. Stickney
Gabe Manny
Stickney
Manny
Sun not member of American Press Association
Louisville March 16 The Evening Sun suspended yesterday and reports that it was a member or subscriber of the American Press Association are untrue The Sun has been operating on its own telegraphic news since reports to the APA ceased about a year ago AP efforts target a rival monopoly rivalry in the industry.
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Louisville
Associated Press
Evening Sun
American Press Association
Sun
Major Mc Laughlin to Wrestle Homer Lane at Glass Hall Tonight
In New York City brisk interest surrounds the two big wrestling matches between Major Mc Laughlin champion and Homer Lane. The first falls within sixty minutes or Lane wins and $1600. McLaughlin bets $1000 to $600 he can throw Lane fairly under recognized rules. Stock Exchange buzzes as Erie Railway changes in management lift shares about four percent to 46. Balance of list firm.
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New Yorks
Major McLaughlin
Homer Lane
Glass Hall
McLaughlin
Lane
Stock Exchange
Erie
Moon sues New York Sun for libel over Evans fraud claim
Samuel Moon filed a libel suit against the New York Sun in Philadelphia citing an article that accused him of complicity in the Evans fraud. The suit was initiated on March 16.
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Philadelphia
Samuel Moon
Evans
New York Sun
Sun Today
New York Contributes to Conscience Fund Total Now Nine Million Five Hundred Thousand
Washington report notes New York gave twenty five dollars to the Conscience Fund. The second call brings the total five-twenties to nine million five hundred thousand dollars. The Senate adjourned until Monday and is not in session. the House met only for debate.
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Washington
New York
Senate
House
Fearful Accident At Orchard Street Demolition
Workmen tearing down a chimney on Orchard Street near Sycamore and Main failed to fence the sidewalk. A falling chimney struck Willie Dunkel, fracturing his skull in two places and injuring him badly. He was taken to his parents’ home at Main and Webster as doctors treated him. prognosis is poor.
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Orchard Street
Sycamore
Main
Willie Dunkel
Webster Streets
Bigney
Logan
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Telegraph
Daily Evening Star
N. J
Tennessee
St. Patrick’s Day
Order of Hibernians
New Jersey
West Chester County
Eighteenth Street
Second Avenue
Bowery
City Hall Park
John A. Dix
Erie Railroad
Newport
Dayton, KY
Cleves
Hamilton
Republican Executive Committee
Sargent
Thiers
War Department
Paris
Marshal Bazaine
Metz
France
Fish
Granville
Secretary of State For Foreign Affairs
Gladstone
Disraeli
England
Geneva Tribunal of Arbitration
Sharon
Canton
Boston and Providence
A. A. Folsom
Providence Star
Weather Report
Illinois
Iladelphia
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