Fragmented 19th Century Notices Across Cities and Events
A collage of brief items covers Democratic convocation chatter, illness of Professor Morse, fires in Woodstock and Meerut, a New York charter note, and legislative tales. It notes treasury balances, opera company success, weather reports for Buffalo Detroit Oswego Rochester, and remarks on a National Convention rumor. It lists bond redemptions and customs receipts, plus assorted appointments and ceremonial observances.
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Jeremiah Wilson
Internal Revenue
Eloge
Strakosch Opera
Buffalo
Detroit
Oswego
Rochester
Mt. Washington
Gulf
St. Louis
New York
Baltimore
Boston
Philadelphia
Thomie O. Phelps
Tom
Pain Cunesaagisel
de Maier
Daniel C. Bruce
Malvfeag
Ice Thomas
Brunswck Fire Destroys Premises Housing Businesses
A fire swept a Brunswck shop and adjacent premises occupied by a grocer and a dentist. The building and contents were consumed. Mr. Thompson reports about 5000 dollars in loss, insured. Mr. Platt’s loss is unknown. The total insured value is about 8000 dollars. Building owned by James Beart.
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Platt
Thompson
James Beart
Weather Update Forecast for Saturday
The report describes winds shifting west to east with increasing clouds and cooler conditions into Saturday. Details are fragmented but indicate a temperate period with potential for stronger easterly breezes and unsettled skies across the region.
Physicians urge rest as Morse nears fate after attack
In a quiet day at Bellevue Hospital Morse is semi conscious with no hopes of recovery due to a severe attack age and illness. Reports note Dutch Henrys trial ongoing and violent crime cases linked to 19th street New York. Royal Alfred and Dane arrive with Rear Admiral Panshawe while Eclipse sails from Nova Scotia expected soon.
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Henry Necian
Dutch Heinrich
Daring Bond
Higgins
Bellevue Hospital
19Th Street
Morse
Apa Maer
Boston Express
New Haven
Williams
Royal Alfred
Naval Academy
de Chambrun
Victor Place
Remingtons
Mississippi House kills civil rights bill after walkout
In Jackson Mississippi the final reading of a civil rights bill failed after three Republican senators vacated to deny a vote. Negro members condemned the move as infamous while a white member argued for passage to elevate colored people. Other notes report river traffic and cotton movement along the Mississippi River with vessels Fontenelle and Robert Burns among those active.
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Caldwell
Morgan
Thomas H. Allen
Fontenelle
Oe Basake
Garrette
Colorado
T.H. Alley
Ark
Little Rock
Babbage
Cairo
Ed&l
Glencoe
Robert Burns
Ohio
Boston jury convicts Marshal Laws with sentence deferred
A Boston court reports Marshal S P Laws found guilty in federal charges with the indictment on which he was convicted under appeal and several additional indictments tied to the case. Verdict reached by 9:30 yesterday. sentence postponed pending further actions. Fire scenes and other details intrude into the narrative.
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Unit
Vessels Damaged in Fire Off Galveston Harbor
A steamer City of Galveston, owned by New York concerns, burned early morning causing extensive damage. Cargo and ship insured, estimated ship value around 150000 dollars and cargo near that value. Fire kept burning in the hold until daylight, origin undetermined. Also notes political shift of Hon C H Brewater and arrivals from Cincinnati and Cairo with weather clear.
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City of
Galveston
Cea
Wba
Monee Barrage Pa Ory & Co
New York
C. H. Bréwatér
House of Representatives
Warmoth
Grant
Robert Mitchell
Cineinnati
Warner and Barges
Cairo
Louisville
Cincinnati
Local resident Paul Zimmerman dies by suicide after harvest loss
In Janesville an elderly townsman Paul Zimmerman hanged himself night before last after misfortune with 5 000 bushels of turnips freezing. In Albany the New York City charter bill passed the Senate by a two thirds vote.
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Janesville
Paul Zimmerman
City
Albany
N.Y
City of
New York
Senate
Legislature Ends Session Amid Budget Notes and Reforms
The Maine legislature ended its session on the 29th with discussions on bond redemption and the free salt bill. Speaker Blaine and Maine representatives testified before the Ways and Means Committee on shipbuilding materials. Interior Secretary L during the earthquake news and Belmont related remarks are referenced. party members deny positions on Judge Davis. The record notes revenue reform attempts, Scott's amendment, and substantial tax adjustments affecting millions.
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Blaine
Maine
Ways and Means Committee
Washington
Leo the Interior
Aetj
Ccoe
John E Mattéer
Congress
Belmont
Davis
Pacific
Sedaviet
PAAR
Aacoradhdg Co
Scott
Incomplete foreign news items from the period
Fragmentary notes reference Republican sentiments in Madrid and events in Germany and Baden. Mentions March dates, political dissent, and imperial leaders, but details are incomplete and obscured.
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Uaa
Ana
Madrid
Ena
Prince Imperial
Germany
Frederick William
Baden
Ee Haye Pe
Commune
Fragmented OCR Passage on Fashion and Tools
The readable text discusses fashion surfaces, glass, and tool use with fragmented phrases about feet, horse fences, and nail work. It mentions attempts to improve appearance, the limits of human ability, and references to fashion or fancy styles.
Fragmented OCR note on Andean travelers and political figures
The readable fragments describe late travelers in the Andes and references to Senate, politics, and names that are partially garbled. Key entities include Peru and possible officials, though many words are missing or unreadable. The overall sense hints at a political context tied to travel or inspection.
Memorial church planned in Washington City
A memorial church is planned to replace the forty five year occupancy by the late Dr J B Tayh in Washington City. The project, led by the Southern Baptist Board of Foreign Missions, aims for a free church with total cost not exceeding 75009 dollars. The piece also notes long service by regional ministers and church developments in several states.
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Guieck
Teria Muphousece
Southern Baptist Board of Foreigning
J. B. Tayh
Washington City
Butler
Connecticut
E v
McEwer
New London
Tuttle
Ledyard
Nelson
Lisbon
Nott
Franklin
Newmarry Methodist Conference
Trenton
Mexico
Riley
Europe
Congress of
United States
Ogdensburg
Edgar P.wadhams
Albany
Francis McNeirty
New York
Partibus
Providence
Hartford
Thomas F. Hendricken
D.D
McFarland
Richard Gilmour
Dayton
Cleveland
Virginia Showman Embryo Exhibits Boy as Sioux Captive
A nine year old boy staged as a captured son of Spotted Tail drew twenty five cent crowds before his mother exposed the ruse. The incident prompted the end of the exhibit as managers could not control the fallout. The piece notes a broader aim to lure men from bars by showing sensational curiosities.
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Virginia
Cashes
Barnum
North ern Pacific Rail Construction Costs Drop Sharply
The text notes economical management and price declines in railroad materials lowering project costs. It cites locomotives previously $19,000 now about $10,200 and rails prices dropping from $1 per ton, reflecting reduced construction expenses during the period.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
Union and
Central Roads
Local entertainment highlights and street pavement woes
Last night featured Migs Kater equine act and Edwin Adams performing Enoch Arden at Mi Tem. The Necromancer closed its run as the Eastern Circus and Menagerie announced a return to old admission prices. Rufus B. Smith drew praise in Poor Pillicoddy, while Covington’s footway planks caused rainwater to pool along the bridge, irritating pedestrians.
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Onder
Fisher
Edwin Adams
Enoch Arden
Sargent
Monte
Covington Community Notices and Local Events
In Covington the Kenton county court issued twenty one licenses this month, four of which went to colored residents. A church gathering at Hill and Smith featured singing with Vincent Shinkle and Pastor W J Barbee receiving a warm reception. Mayor’s dog proclamation expected soon. Rev Pentecost continues preaching at First Baptist church amid rising interest. Henry Pendleton, colored, was arrested for clothing theft valued at about one hundred dollars from L C E S at a depots tavern.
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Bs Tee
Kentonounty
Fae
Teria Wome
Eers
Hill & Smithe
Christian Ureb
Vincent Shinkle
Martin
W. J. Barbee
Pentecost
First Baptist Church
Henry Pendleton
L. C
Newport News Notes On Suit Between Dowling And Maphet
In Newport a pending suit before the Mayor concerns B Dowling and J T Maphet over a Christmas car ticket sale. Dowling demanded repayment of the difference after securing an old sleeve buttons as security. Maphet values the items at ten dollars. Easter services at the Immaculate Conception are announced with a 10 AM mass and a sermon from Father Nusbaum. The Campbell County Weekly Leader debuts, published by J Bu and J L Quinby, described as neat and readable. A candy party at McKey’s residence hosted by Miss Lizzie Gilmore and Miss Jiff N. Lines drew a large crowd.
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Dow
Squire
Raine
Covington
Dowling
Mamig
Squire Maphet
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Father Nusbaum
Upper End School Board Ready for Business in Dayton KY
Patchy OCR text reports Dayton Kentucky on brick burning ban and city governance. It mentions the Upper End School Board ready for business and cites actions by Mr Stone and the Mayor in city seal and municipal proceedings. The Rev Mr Elwell to administer an event at a local church.
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Stone
Poe
Elwell
London Mission to Japan News in Washington Departing
A March notice informs Japan Mission members in the United States that they will depart Washington at the start of March.
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London
United States
Washington
Railway stocks surge as Erie climbs after Chicago fire
Market reports show a broad advance in railway shares with Erie rising from 58.5 to 62 in early trading. London advices noted little change while sales of 400 bales and a quiet trading mood accompanied illness updates on Prof Morse, who remains gravely ill with slim hope of recovery.
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Hina
Chicago
Erie
London
Morse
Libel Case in Philadelphia Over Dana Publication
In Philadelphia on March 30 Dana of the New York Sun faced libel charges about Kemble’s character. Dana’s counsel challenged court jurisdiction, while Kemble’s counsel sought to test Dana’s ability to publish libels in New York and sell them in Philadelphia. Dana posted bail of $5,000, with trial expected soon.
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Philadelphia
Hariesa
Dana
New York Sun
x-State
Treksurer
Kemble
New York
Shooting of Policeman Starkey in Nashville Injury Details
The shooting of Policeman Starkey is detailed as James Smith, a negro, provoked a breach of the peace by quarreling with a negro woman. Starkey tried to arrest Smith who drew a pistol and shot Starkey in the head and neck. Starkey was carried away, and armed men pursue Smith in Edgefield. Also reported, Benjamin Mure of Todd County, Kentucky, killed himself last Wednesday leaving a note blaming no one for the act.
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Nashville
Starkey
James Smith
Smith
Edgefield
Benjamin Mure
Todd County
Pittsburg Favored as Site for National Democratic Convention
Washington observers urge Pittsburg Baltimore and Cincinnati as the convention site with Pittsburg favored by many. House Ways and Means Committee members doubt action on the Senate tariff and internal tax bill and expect the measure to be reported back to the Senate.
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Washington
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Cincinnati
House
Senate
Pearson Bros Cordage Factory Fire Discharges Workers
Boston in March 1930 reports Pearson Bros Co cordage factory releasing workers after a discharge. Fire damage implicated? No further details available.
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Boston
Pearson Bros. &Co
Market report shows mixed commodity activity and cotton data
Wheat and flour markets are quiet with grain values around 13 dollars, oats steady, corn and barley modestly firmer, lard and pork higher in cash trading while hogs and cattle run dull. Cotton receipts for the week total 5 493 at New York port with exports and U S port figures noted.
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Ominion
New York
U. Sted
Hague
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Bry the American
Evening Star
Butale
Oonnywego
Prof. Morse
Woodstock
N. Brunswick
Meerut
New City Charter
March
Cates
Bey
Morse Eee
BosTom
Ray
Mica Brett Ceetdouty
the Mantel
Gates
Rae
Crilbais
Wisconsin
Envateut
Quintette Comique
Auburn
Rufus B. Smith
Forrestickers
Pillicoddy
Covington and Tinelaantera
Kentucky
Newport
Dayton, KY
Howse
Doe
Ss. c
Lingead
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