Orphan Newsboy Olive Testifies at Court Hearing
Olive recounts how she and her sick mother suffered after being kept from work by a rich uncle who refused to help. A dime from a fellow newsboy becomes a turning point, financing schooling and a path into selling papers. The courtroom is moved as she describes poverty and kindness.
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E . McKivan
Genning
Olive
Ryaded
Ichabod Makafee
Mr. Couning
Live
Cery
Orlan
Fejamierry
Orian Gaines
Varere
Makafee
Weather notes and Troy society reads in February letter
The writer reports cold spell lasting from December and January and notes Washington's Birthday celebrations were modest in Troy. There is mention of a masquerade ball by the Red Men, music by the Knight Templars' band from Dayton, lectures by John B. Gough, and the new Spring Wagon works whistle announcing its early operation. The Old Folks concert by the Woman's Christian Association succeeds, and an Amazon Insurance anecdote involving a Dunkard and a Mason sparks amusement.
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Washington
Knicht Templars’ Band of
Dayton
Cincinnati
John B. Gough
Troy
Woman’s Christian Association
J. F. Johanson
Amazon Insurance Company
Dunkard
Amazon
Fraternity of
Masonry
F. D
Death of Rev Thomas Guthrie D D Famous Scottish Divine
The celebrated Scottish divine and philanthropist Rev Thomas Guthrie D D is dead from heart disease. A severe storm last evening leaves snow a foot deep and disrupts travel and traffic for days.
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Lonwpon
Thos. Guthrie
Fire damages Camden and Amboy railroad depot
A morning blaze nearly destroyed the Camden and Amboy railroad depot in Philadelphia. In New York, Feb 24, Scannell-Nixon trial continued with nothing new, while Michael Nixon, charged with Charlee Lee's murder, pleaded not guilty.
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Camden & Amey
Philadelphia
Camden & Amboy
New York
Scannell
Michael Nixon
Charlee Lee
Mardi Gras crowds flood Memphis as river rises
The Memphis report notes over 1,800 people arriving for Mardi Gras festivities. Hotels fill up with visitors as the river rises four inches since last night and the weather remains clear.
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Memphis
Fire at Carr's fed-store devastates block in New York
A fire last night at Carr's fed-store at the corner of Thirteenth Street and Third Avenue in New York destroyed an entire block with estimated losses of 100000 dollars. Several persons are reported burned to death and insurance is listed as unknown.
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Morr Haven
Carr’s
Thirteenth Street
Third Avenue
Pomeroy Committee Examines Kansas Lawmaker Bribery Charge
Washington February 24 The Pomeroy Committee questioned Matheny of Kansas about bribery offers involving money to secure votes. Witnesses described money transfers and disclosures from officials and a gubernatorial aide. Senate actions limited access to marble room and ordered a financial report on bankruptcy fees since 1867. The Colfax investigation and agricultural college bill developments noted.
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Edmunds
Hill
J. B. Gordon
Agricultural College
New York Closing Quotations Update
New York reports the closing quotations of to day’s market activity with a 4 10 P M timestamp. The brief note provides final price levels and sector movements observed by traders.
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New York
Something New Under the Sun in Faith and Evidence
A terse call to readers to consider belief in proven facts and the possibility of healing after doctors declare incurable. It urges those who trust evidence and have faith to read the following lines for encouragement.
Diverse 19th Century News Items From Across the United States
Reports range from Caldwell's expulsion to Lydia Thompson's Columbia engagement. Snow suspends travel in northern New York. Philadelphia endures the coldest day of the season. Dayton Unitarian church planned. Chicago Evening Post relocates to burnt district. Henry Clews linked as Boutwell successor. three murderers arraigned in New York. Chillicothe revival grows. New England sees temperatures 20 to 30 degrees below zero. Memphis hosts Monday meet activities. Rustian Government reinforces Turkistan. Cambridgeport broker Samuel McKee arrested for $5,000. Goodyear patent extension denied by Senate Patents Committee. Butler reports on Colfax impeachment filed with House. Chillicothe pioneers plan Northwest Territory Pioneer monthly. White Sulphur Springs Reform School burned. Newton–Newman House fire in Portsmouth, Ohio. Rev J W Ellis leaves Episcopal Church to form own. Four thousand dollars in bonds stolen from Vice President Colfax residence. Miss Elizabeth L McGinness dies in Yorkville from clothes fire. President seeks expedited action on Fishery bill tied to treaty provisions. New York German trade organization and other items noted.
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New York
Philadelphia
United Brethren of Dayton
Chicago Evening Post
Burnt
Henry Clews
Boutwell
A. M. BE. Church
Chillicothe
New England
Mercury
Memphis
Turkistan
Samuel McKee
Cambridgeport
Massachusetts
Legislative Committee
Newman
Portsmouth
Ohio
J. W. Ellis
Nashville
Colfax
Elizabeth Li. McGinness
Yorkville
Wehetehon
Inquest finds death of Catherine Brady due to exposure
Coroner’s jury ruled Catherine Brady died from exposure after she collapsed at 63 Rittenhouse Street. The report cites other local incidents including a false pretenses arrest of John Kelley at the St James Hotel and two men, Jacob Walter and Aan Kinzie, charged with petit larceny for stealing a $25 tobacco caddy from Morris & Reid on Vine Street.
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Catherine Brady
Rittenhouse Street
John Kelley
St. ‘James
Fortman
Carl Hinemann
Jacob Walter
Aan Kinzie
Delehanty
Morris & Reid
Vine St
Frozen Man Display at Ward Eight Firehouse
Firemen of No. 1 engine company exhibited a frozen man at their station last Saturday drawing many Ward Eight residents. The constable was summoned after invitations flooded the day and, upon uncovering the face, the man revived and pledged loyalty to the watchers as the crowd pondered the mysterious brine theory.
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Company No. 1
Ion Xia
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Darien
Bojaya
Atrato
Urz
Deps
Cochise
Ena
Ayat
Supreme Court of Ifingis
Cincinnati Star
Eenglaimnd
Wew York
Burra O
McGowan
Wm.g. Fargo
Subsidy Pomeroy
Pomeroy
Matheny
Kansas
Searcy
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Crother
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Senate
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Colfax Safe
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Im- Sucehnant
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Ogs
Toledo
Michigan
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Bares
Rio
Uit
Copia Tate Neieat Bey
James
Phis
Corte Deron
Pitt St
Iren
J, Hardy
Goerck Street
If. Schultze & CO
China, Glassware, &c
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Oppéatte Pike
Opernhowee
Wm. Wilson McGrew
Pourth Street
North Side
West Fourth St
Lockwood, Nichols & Tice
West Third Street
Burnet House
Book Trade
Alfred War
Central Avenue
Caldwell
Lydia Thompson
Sam’s J. Michaels
Moses Levy
Geo. Zeigler
Times-Chronicle
Railway Matters
Halfway- Gees & On
Smnterain Aris
Columbus Tne
Marietta & Cincinnati
Pearl Street
Plum
Centra Ats
Columbus
Dielmadlee Mall
Cincinnati Express
Madisonville
Baltimore & Ohiee
Hvedaa
New York Night Express
JmMer
Ciuncinnmati
Muskingum Valley
Wagdad Gasevene
Circlevise
Wsam Atlantic and
Great Western Rail
Oineiumead
Hamilton & Dayton
Tning Express
Sram
Hamilton Aorpeetes
Sasee
Cimeinmati
Banmalter E—Oli Atic
Oye
Sade Ab
A & Indian
Indianagols& Bt
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Oxford & Connersville
Clevela
Peewess
Cleveland
Buffalo
Es Express
Semanote
Barco Eater
Wayne Deckes
Connersy
Ren
Swan
Erry
Et Bohnensestie
Sue Tns
Perr Bat the Mediche
JOS. Haydock
Ward Eight
Beck
Goodyear’s. Rubber CO
Undertaker
John ¥. Wiltsee
Nave
Chromo
Fountain Square
the Peoples Coal Supply Company
Diesebeidens Se Saiee
Information, &c
Flagos Laas
Cristadcho
Ly Produce
The
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Holloway
Atlantic
Pacific
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Vine Streer
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