Beecher Tilton trial notes and related queries unfold
The Beecher Tilton trial session resumes with Moulton presenting a letter dated August 3 1878 from Beecher discussing Tilton and Olton. Testimony covers the Tripartite agreement and Plymouth-Chavea dissensions while a large poster train is seized. witnesses discuss Beecher’s alleged conduct and publication of letters as the court probes motives and preparations for replies.
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Beecher-Filton
Tilton-Becher
Moulton
Boecher
Beecher
Oulun
Alenoulton
Boocher
Pelea
Plymouth
Hoecher
Crane
Ween Tay
Tay Couwol
Muwlin
City Diffs on Wharf Lease and Riverfront Space Deal
A mayoral letter to the Board of Councillors discusses not signing a proposal with the L. O. & Ly railroad company. It analyzes rent values for a Pier Street wharf and Penn Street space, urging careful appraisal, city rights, and a marketlike contract tied to the railroad franchise, with terms including annual rent and potential relinquishment.
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Dohvaton
Board of Councilomen
Gy & 1
Ronkanced
Pendstreet
Hosn
Cornellor
Elias
Pear Street
Eim
Plu
Lonvitts
Iiw
Jtheretary
Tas
Abe
Peart Wreat Square
Chenuit Was UN AF While Haxa Soa the Company ebuUld Key Itu Ropa
Leon Keoolopaying
Eki
Clive Regal
Sioud al
Ty, C, & Tae Pailroads
Trizht Vonour
Counell
Ordivaneds
Vy Life Rik
Wowapaiy
Board of Common Council in Regular Session Debates City Matters
In a civil session the Board discusses street rail, committee appointments, and to examine the long list of city issues. Mayor Lonothar and Aldermen vote on commissions while officers address claims and public works. A compromise is reached on several items amid routine reports and adjournment.
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Wastusgron
Jay
Kelly
Grog
Trou
Portland
Mallon
Mitchevek
Gomnmittes
Pineien
Ural
Buck
Scott
Pennsylvania
Aline
Senate
Helley
Oregon
Morrill
Maine
Benate
Tipivu
Urrigran
Go Tumbi
Cotunmbia
Dir
Allison
Nevraska
Cal- Jeridor
Bill Belng
United States
Wyoming
Ero
Hamapahire
Cowneilmess
Miller
AGA
Pecatelel
Pileuwrald
Ordur
Fire devastates town and river of misfortune
Jan. 15. A destructive fire rages through a town causing great damage and loss. Reports mention economic distress, political tensions, and chatter of conservative actions in Washington. Local incidents include a fatal railway accident, an inquest into a drowning, and a corruption case in court. The mixed wire-service notes reflect a chaotic, tightly packed era with ongoing legal and civic turmoil.
Charleston Chamber Talks on Aid for New Railway
Unclear text records a Charleston chamber of commerce discussion led by President Helliway about a potential federal appropriation to deepen a local railway. The president noted railroad completion would bring Charleston closer to a major route and asked the chamber to decide its position, with a motion to refer the matter to a committee for examination and reporting.
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UN tChanne
Helliway
Aiiited
Chamber At Commerce of Charleston
Congress
Charleston
Wil
Samuel ¥. Coytheon
Ile
Covington
George PB. Dayis
Injunction Request Against George Shut and Alfre L. Townsley
An 1876 notice reports an application to Henry Curren and partners seeking an injunction to restrain George Shut and Alfre L. Townsley from manufacturing ty and Hall's Balsam for Le Lunges Twill. The filing declares no interest in the alleged manufacture and cites duplicity in proceedings. Atrileh Lo Towssemy is noted in the record.
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Menry Curren & G
George Shut
Alfre L. Townsley
Hall
Helry Carren & Ca
Grand Larceny Case Plays Out At Polk County Court
In a Peculiar session at PULION Court AXY on Nae 31 the docket includes numerous names such as Dita Wud Disorders Par Haye and Nellie Bue Hitahd among others. The case references grand larceny charges and related offenses with proceedings continuing into January, detailing lengthy timelines and various accused individuals.
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Pulion Court
WI Fahey
Nellie Bue Hitahd
Mary Co
Thomas Lyons
Thos. Lyons
Atnelng Tomily
Tivew Inunias
Abichwel Mutter
Pons Tatcuns
Wilaco
Leiter
Rank 'Emule
Grand Larceny
Conta Dary Amersin
Mary Mane Pay Vater
Bizzle
Mele Derr
Faéhe Mdove
Jovhee
John Binoy
Pets Lareuwy
Grant
Maver
Bell
City Court proceedings and county crime docket updates
A stream of brief items from the Criminal Court and city offices includes cases continued or decided, police commission changes, salaries debated, and local government actions. Reports mention Digby, Gragg, Sullivan, and others, plus a council vote on officers and ongoing court lighting and building issues.
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Rewfurt
Ustmalnal Court
Newport
N. G
Oliver Thomson
W. T. Neyland
Wanene G
Schrader
Helm
W. Digby
Menry L. Gragg
Walil
Ball
Michard Davis
Adayat
Kimo
Jub Moyors
Ashunlani Lathory
Kenet
Coureil
Colon Nerry
Witt. Hott
Huwchtorn
Abt
Gested
Sida
Ben Ion Ws
Te Criminal Court
Howey de Gruyter
Volkstrand
Kingpoldstromt
Hrawiy
Binge Uim Assulante
James Bull Yan
Amanda Bates
Oaiands
Jorey
George Gis
Winer Agar
Itighardson
PL. Greumin
Blakely
James Crulketaik
German National Building Association
Repeal Arden
Ds Civninger
Treasurie
Lkunsny
Meovrdters
D. Eaton
Standardemery
Atoa Shink
Jessy Wilcox
Seetary
Shoenhes Sun See
A. Charlors
Amo Shukle
Dosko Wiltwk
Subohber
George H. Pendivtop
Tak
Bughor
W. Banning
Wnd
St. M. Benson
Gereman National
Henry Peltmanz
Cishier
Jas
A. Patton
J. Drexetius
TL Reungdy
H.W. Selilouther
Walloow
Doglaw
My City National Bank
J. W. Tity
Hoarney
ML Benton
W. E. Ashbrook
Feaneinus
Meader
B. Becker
Hayden Kendall
W.M. Leathe
J. M. Fisher
First National Halik
N. B
Horace Huituon
Lay
Fisk
Shankle
Bann Suariet Wyer
Biweard Ward
Lizidle Wallle
Bay
Buegtars
Asmiun
Mir
Anne
Market turmoil in broad commodity notes and prices
The market report shows wavering prices across grains meat and dairy with cautious demand. Wheat corn and oats appear steady to weaker while beef and pork show mixed moves. traders monitor futures and summer deliveries amid unsettled liquidity and currency shifts.
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Clio Sam Jie Tate
Marke
Wiliz
Lage Mae Wong
Miesel
Monisence Drain Ak
Yale
abDulures
Maye
Will
Sletsiey Munk
Ueally
Uiuin Kraler
Pete Locluion
Rishon
Jhiy
Auteuurg
Jake
Ligue
AiusIi
Dave Lytic
Teaeida
Porte Ecole Lective
Guise
Wierton
Markel
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