Glorious Fourth Celebrations and Salary Debates
The Democracy of Knox District praises Hon. Geo W Morgan. A mineralogist died in Chicago aged 58. Printing costs for new National Bank notes approach 600000. Forty-second Congress salaries show overdrawn appropriations totaling about 1904000. Wheat harvest hampered by rain and winds. Weather described as propitious by the Commercial for the Fourth. Discussion on President Grant’s salary and term provisions. proposals to abolish the salary grab except for the President.
Impeachment Charges and Death of Dr Hondosura Wilson
The text lists impeachment charges against Dupes Hunt for denying trial by jury and ordering a guilty verdict plus denying polling by the accused. It cites constitutional rights and notes Dr Hondosura G Wilson of Oregon died in Marietta Ohio on the 24th, a Hamilton County native who studied geology and authored Pre-historic Man. He died suddenly of paralysis. He was to give the Marietta College alumni address tomorrow.
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Dupes Hunt
Miss Anthony
George Iti
Hondosura G. Wilson
Oregon
Marietta
Ohio
Hamilton County
Lake Superior
Agassiz
Mississippi Valley
President Grant Given Salary Figures
The text outlines President Grant's pay for the current year at $101,000 with supposed savings of about $20,000 from a $50,000 allotment. It comments on the idea that Grant could cover his own coal gas and gardening, critiquing greed and luck in a satirical tone.
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Ada
Grant
Sunday Laws Quoted On Sabbath Restraints
The state law requires a fine of five dollars for anyone fourteen or older found on the Sunday for quarreling shooting or in common necessity and charity, and notes it is not unlawful to play marbles quoits or sport on the first day of the week.
Treasury Wastage Sparks Outcry Over Salary Grab
The piece denounces a salary grab as a treasury theft arguing one and a half million is a small share of a 300 million expenditure. It claims the gesture burdens the masses, widens wealth gaps, and increases national debt under President Grant and Congress.
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Grant
Congress
Shah of Persia Captivates Americans with Gifts
A vivid tribute extols the Shah of Persia as he visits the United States, distributing diamonds and jewels to all, including hotel staff and street bootblacks, in a display aimed at breaking prejudice and presenting an illustrious royal image. The piece highlights his popularity and references ancient rulers to frame his modern reception.
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Persia
Shah
Xerxes
Salary Politics and Back Pay Controversy in Early Congress
A historical note claims the 1816 salary boost from eight dollars a day to sixteen hundred dollars a year was done openly before an election. It alleges those who voted for the raise were later silenced from public life, while the next Congress cut pay again. It accuses later Congresses and Grant of bribery related to salaries and back pay.
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Carpenter
Grant
Judge Hunt’s Usurpation Sparks Public Outcry
The Gazette criticizes Judge Ward Hunt for rulings in Susan B. Anthony case and trial by jury. It argues the judge twisted law to convict Anthony of illegal voting and calls for his removal or resignation. The piece portrays Hunt as in hot water and unfit for his judicial seat.
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the Gazette
Judge Hunt
Anthony
Percen
Hunt
Labor vs Capital in America and England Debate
The piece argues that non producing classes resist worker organized protection while benevolent mutual aid thrives. It condemns capitalists for shaping laws and opinion to favor wealth, urging revolution of land and mine ownership disparities and noting America as different from England in monopoly concerns.
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England
America
América
Ireland
Scotland
Labor and monopoly critique sparks Cleveland protest rally
A speaker denounces land speculation and railroad favors as oppressing workers arguing for labor unions and a broad platform at Cleveland on the 1eth to curb abuses and shift power from financiers to labor, urging organized working classes to unite for change.
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Globe
Egypt
Watts
Cleveland
Public Peril in Dana and Sun Libel Case
An editorial warns that the Dana and Sun libel case stakes press freedom nationwide. It praises the Sun and Times for exposing Tweed era corruption and accuses Washington officials of backing a libel suit to silence Mr Dana. The piece frames the struggle as a test of liberty against a powerful corrupt government.
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Charles A. Dana
The
New York Sun
United Iols
Sun
New York Times
Boss Tweed
Ring of Thieves
New York
Vén
Washington
Hercules
New York City
Times
Credit Mobilier
New York Tribune
Colfax
Patterson
Afr
Treasury
Shepperd
England
Horne Tooke
John Wilkes
Mr. Dana
Gazette ridicules Mrs Phelps waist reform as impractical
The Gazette denounces the dress reform, calling it absurd and impossible because women are too delicate to wear a corset from the shoulders like a man. It questions whether the needed waist would suffice to suspend other garments from the shoulders.
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the Gazette
Mrs. Phelps
Hot
Weather Summary for Atlantic and Gulf States and Northeast
The forecast notes northerly winds and higher temperatures across the Atlantic South Gulf States and Southern Florida with cloudy skies and widespread showers. Middle Atlantic to New England sees southwest to northwest winds, clearing skies and cooler mornings. Lake region expects southwest and northwest winds then clearing, with telegraphic reports largely missing from western valleys.
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Een Atlantic
South Gulf States
Florida
Middle Atlantic States
New England
New Y
Lake
U Or Lakes
Ohto
Mississippi
Judge Marchant Resumes Bench in Court Opening
Judge Marchant resumes the bench this morning and opens court at eight o'clock. The brief session marks the start of judicial business for the day as the court convenes with routine matters.
Robbery of a Watch While Man Slept on Broadway
John A. Little was robbed of a fine gold watch while asleep on Broadway last night. The incident followed reports of excessive ice cream aboard.
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John A. Little
Mr. Little
Baseball Ground Accident Injures Player Newhall
The Union Base Ball Grounds may have hosted a game yesterday when an accident occurred. A player named Newhall was struck or injured as the ball went through his wrist.
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Newhall
Rabbis Convene National Conference at Mélodeon Hall
A conference of Jewish rabbis from across the country meets at Mélodeon Hall at nine o'clock next Wednesday morning to discuss communal matters and religious issues.
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Mélodeon Hall
Megrué Sworn Fire Chief With City Assistants
Swern administered the oath to Enoch G. Megrué as Fire Chief and to Lewis Wisby and Wm H. Hughes as assistants this morning. The note adds that most fatal cholera cases have occurred east of Vine Street and north of the canal. A Race Street boarding-house keeper dressed her child’s hand after a powder explosion.
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Vine Street
Canal
Cincinnati Hospital Week Report Summary
The Cincinnati Hospital report for the week shows 286 patients on June 1, with 235 admitted and 227 discharged. There were 13 births and 16 deaths, leaving 241 patients remaining.
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Cincinnati Hospital
The
Obstructing Streets Defendant Advised by Judge
Outspoken A man charged with obstructing streets was told by Judge Marchant to pay costs in a different locality. He replied with a defiant line, and the judge warned of consequences, noting the likely outcome would be trouble rather than relief.
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Marchant
Gone at Last Billy Kelly Taken to Columbus Penitentiary
The thief Billy Kelly, who attempted suicide to avoid a seven year sentence, was captured and brought to Columbus penitentiary this morning. He was heavily ironed and guarded to prevent a repeat incident.
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Billy Kelly
Columbus
Aken
Building Permits Report For Local Projects
Louis Vogt plans a two story brick house on the north side of Kenner between Denman and Dalton. M Douglass seeks a one story brick church on the west side of Pinch between Clark and Gest. John Rothan proposes a three story brick house on the west side of Central between Poplar and Livingston.
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Louis Vogt
Kenner Street
Denman Street
Dalton Avenue
M. Douglass
Pinch Street
Clark and
Gest
John Rothan
Central Oo
Poplar
Livingston
New Park Renovation Health in the Garden
The article notes health concerns linked to a park renovation project in the garden area. Officials urge caution as construction proceeds, citing air quality and safety measures. Community groups request clearer timelines and oversight to protect residents and children.
Wansun Man in Critical Condition After Picnic Injury
Charles R. Herry of No 8 David Street Wansun was struck at the Parlor Grove picnic yesterday and remains in bad condition though recovery was once hoped for.
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Oke
Charles R. Herry
David Street
Wansun
Parlor Grove
Missing Watchman Seendone Sought After Drowning Taint
An elderly Seendone, private watchman for Hengekold Jenner and Co coal fleet, is missing near the foot of Fifth Street. Lantern and pipe found aboard the boats suggest drowning. no trace of him. Information welcomed at 107 Commerce Street.
Accidents Reported From Milton Street Incidents
Yesterday on Milton street Wm Groves painted one side of his face red with exploding fire crackers. Thomas Bouchard a juvenile of 32 West Sixth street pistoled his right hand while inviting cane. Henry Lesving an urchin took off one thumb with revolver discharge. William Thille contributed two fingers on Milton street with his little revolver.
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Wm. Groves
Milton Street
Thomas Bouchard
No. 32
West Sixth Street
Henry Lesving
William Thille
Milton ‘Street
Gambling scheme in Chow Cape store on Vine Street
A new gambling game called bhys operates in an old Chow Cape store on Vine Street near Seventh. Players toss four dimes at an inclined plane with about a hundred knife handles as targets. If a dime lands on a knife handle the player wins a prize, but the knives are quickly depleted while dimes disappear.
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Shyse
Peacca
Chow Cape
Vine Street
Seventh
Frightened horse spooks riders on Licking Pike near Alexandria
Yesterday afternoon Councilman Fie deldey and companion Peter Lowry rode along the Licking pike when their horse bolted during a lightning scare. They were thrown with minor bruises. Lowry headed home while Fie deldey, aided by a pocket compass, reached the suspension bridge around 1 AM exhausted but unharmed.
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Fiedeldey
Peter Lowry
Mr. L
Alexandria
Mr. F
Colored People's Celebration at Aree Chapel
The Colored People's Celebration at Aree Chapel featured presiding Elder Wider Wallace Shelton and a program of instrumental and vocal music. Addresses were delivered by Elder H. Sewers, Elder B. W. Arnett, Temple pastor, Madame E. C. L. Parque of Gonaives Hayti, and Mr. W. H. Gibson of Louisville. The Temple was crowded and the event well received.
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Aree Chapel
Wallace Shelton
H. Sewers
B. W. Arnett
E. C. L. Parque
Gonaives
Hayti
Louisville
Police Court Dockets Before Judge Marchant
List of drunkenness and minor offense cases with fines and continuances in Police Court. Delinquents include Forrester OBrien McGee Gibson Brooks Miller Butler Kennedy and many others with costs, bail forfeitures, and several continuances into mid month.
Disorderly conduct cases head to next Monday in police court
Joe Tieman was arraigned on assault and battery while Serious Ren em Vine Street Nicholas Raselsalape and Jack Hardingham faced disorderly conduct charges. All cases were continued until next Monday.
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Ren Em
Unclear historical notice on illnesses and deaths
Fragmentary OCR shows references to cholera and deaths, ages and residences. Mentions include street names such as Betts Street and Lock Street, with a 39 year old and several sick or deceased individuals. Content is poorly legible and fragments hinder full reconstruction.
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Woast
Filta Street
Ascy
Betts-street
Terrible accident burns servant girl at West Seymore street
Last evening about six oclock at 889 West Seymore street Jas Lowman and family were nearby as a servant girl, a niece of the proprietor, volunteered to prepare supper. Her light material dress caught fire from the stove and flames spread swiftly to her body up to the waist. A Mr John Johnson helped quickly, but the injured girl is not expected to recover, according to her physician.
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Jas. Lowman
West Sey- Seavee
Wiie Wersog
Lowman
Proprithe
John Johnon
Heat in County Office as Stove Fire Burns Mercury
In the county commissioners office this morning a disturbance occurred when a person lit a stove fire causing the thermometer to overflow with mercury. Charley Huff arrived to find the thermometer running over and used a chunk of ice to settle it. Johnny Martin cautioned Charney to stay calm and not lose his temper.
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County Commissioners’ Office
Charley Huff
Charney
Johnny Martin
Law report in City rail case and will dispute under fore judge
Superior Court case under advisement involves a bid to dissolve an injunction in a Quo Warranto action over a street railroad privilege. The dispute centers on whether defendants exercise rights without franchise and restraining orders. Also noted is a separate will case involving a Price estate with a $31,000 bequest and personal property at death.
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Wm. L. Kay
the City Ae
Michael Barns
Eugene
Conte
Yaple
Burnet
Gasdiak
Inferma
Lattanes
Vish & Construction
Acwill
Barkeep Jack Schuele Charged After Beer Glass Assault
Julius Bangold, a customer, was refused more liquor at Sixth and Pium Streets. Jack Schuele allegedly struck with a beer glass injuring Bangold. Schuele was arraigned on assault with intent to kill, case continued to the 10th. The editor opines barkeepers deserve lengthy workhouse sentences.
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Jack Schuele
Pium Streets
Julius Bangold
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Chicago
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Lib Daily Evening Star
Sham
Weather Report
Police Court
Stal
Jos, Sennell
Sophia Moore
Molly Smith
Lizzie Cameron
Robert Findey
Nicholas *Baccigalupa
Jack Hardinghan
Joseph Bod
Charles Wetherall
Coats
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Hug Smith
Theodore Krantzer
George Etgell
Charles Petoch
Henry Weber
Nathan Nickers
James Hilligheimer
Tae Ca
Mar Oy
Apry
Ams
Ichard Chayney
F. Redman
G. Freitag
Joseph
Jacob Schnell
Thomas Gibson
Goste
Frederick Fromie
William Fox
Owen Reiley
William Tates
Thomas Daley
Iad Cunningham
Cha’. Meyer
Harry Anders
Red Hot Times
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Gunn
Rie Tga
Ryan
John Bwtede
Coes Eaton
L. H. Bauer
Mises
East Pew
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R. Springer
August Frank
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I. Wm
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Williams Avenue
Laa
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Jacob Renneker
H. P. Kert
Lilica
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H. P. Dieckmeier
Race and
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Louis Peiffer
Joseph Hutchins
Rock Lease
Main Ayenue
Ipondale
Rasouters
M.R. Cody
Sheriff
Les Newman
Longworth Street
Smith
McLean
J. B. Cummings
Hamilton
Springfield
John Hummel
Bred
Rinne
Linn and
Hopkins
Washington Lowry
F.A
Anita L. Monfort
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Smithmee
Wm. Iussell
S. W. Bard
Liberty Str
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Laura G. Williams
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Seltzer
de Carlsbad
Pipmont
Paln Lithia
Blue Lick
Cincinnati
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Callender
Florence
Sewing’ Machine Company
David
Aeal
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Ninth
Iith Street Baptist Church
KR. Jeffrey
Kasnow
Armed Presbyterian Church
Ente AL Christian Anchuroa
Central Ave
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Uited Presbyterian Church
Sixth Street
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LAW Report
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