Peace Commissionarian Dilemma Over Modoc Killings
Dispatches report Gov. Campbell of Wyoming named to Sioux Commission while Modoc killings spark a revolt by peace policy adherents. Debate centers on legality of military action. Canby’s death cited as negotiating failure not military treason. Civil authorities likely handle prosecutions. possible Supreme Court habeas petition if objections overruled.
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John Menby
Chapmanee
Cara
Boon
Gov
Campbel
Wyoming
Genera
Department of
Colum
Veen
Interior
Canby
California
Thomas
Military Commission
Modocs
Peace Commission
Supreme Court of the United States
Remains of Orr Arrive in New York Harbor
The steamer Thuringia from Hamburg reached Sandy Hook at 4 P.M. with Minister Orr's remains on board. The City Hall vestibule and rotunda were draped in readiness for the state lying in Governor's room, decorated with sable and crape. The report also notes other dispatches on various topics and public notices.
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New York
Thuringia
Hamburg
Minister Orr
Sandy Hook
Brutal Mate Kills Man Aboard Ship Near Philadelphia
A Nova Scotia man named John McDonald died after a sailor named Kelien ordered men to lower the spanker when a halyard snap sent a gaff down on the Second Mate Benjamin Palmer. McDonald died within minutes and was buried at sea. Custom house officers arrested four crew members as the bark J B Duffield sailed toward Sydney and then Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
John ‘McDonald
New Orleans
J.B. Duffield
D Meeker
Europe
Aoe Poe
Sydney
McDonald
Kelien
Bejamin Palmer
Palmer
Custom House
Dearden
Nova Scotia
Young Man Identified as Edward W. Flint in Salem Case
A man who attempted self harm was identified as Edward W. Flint of Salem Massachusetts after examination. The incident occurred last night and involves a claim of misidentified or altered personal identity.
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Dusouquy
Edward W. Flint
Salem
Mass
Abassy to Meet Bessinger In 800–Point Billiards Match
In Cuscaco on June 11, Abassy and Bessinger agreed to a Thursday evening match with 800 points for Abassy and 500 for his opponent at stake of $250 aside and door receipts. LaCoume challenges Ubassy to play any New York man in four series of three games from 500 to 5000 a side between the 16th and 23d inst. He also bets $1000 Ubassy wins two of three games.
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Cuscaco
Abassy
Bessinger
LaCoume
Ubassy
New York
Tragedy in Decatur: Son shoots father in brain
In Bloomington on June 11 a hardware dealer, Fred Bickes, shot his father in the head and then the brain, after an altercation at tea time. The father lies gravely wounded and the son, after firing at his eye, is wounded in the brain, with little chance of recovery.
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Bloomington
Decatur
Fred Bickes
Fred
Onan
Bickes
Riot at Great Eastern Circus Ridiculous Scene in Hamilton
Monday evening in Hamilton Ontario a crowd leaving the Great Eastern Circus was assaulted by about thirty or forty showmen. The Messrs Haight with police aid quelled the disturbance after several people, including women and children, were injured. Rioters were identified and heavily fined at the Police Court.
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Hamilton
Ont
Great Eastern Circus
Haight
Court of Appeals Reverses In Stokes Case For New Trial
The Court of Appeals in Albany on June 11 orders a new trial for Edward B. Stokes. Unanimous ruling cites errors in presuming murder from killing and in excluding threats to kill the prisoner. Also faults husband Mrs Morse testimony and collateral matters during Jennie Turner questioning.
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Albany
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of New York
Edward
Stokes
Raphaels
Mrs. Morse
Jennie. Turner
Jennie
Ohio Constitutional Convention petitions presented
In Columbus on June 10 petitions were presented by Mr. Bosworth from Lake county citizens opposing public taxation for railroads and similar works. Mr. Phelps presented Madison county citizens urging amendments to allow organizing counties under 400 square miles and empowering a majority in a territory to decide county division questions. The Committee of the Whole resumed debate on Article 7 regarding supervision of public institutions.
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Bosworth
Lake County
Phelps
Citizens of
Madison
Foreign News Items From a Bygone Era
Resignations and recalls ripple parliaments abroad as Senor Creuse leaves the Constituent Cortes and Count Von Arnim faces recall over presidential calls. The Gaceta notes Santa Cruz’s cure abandoning San Car for a La Republic with Calyera as president. In Paris the Left seeks to suspend Corsaire. Spain debates paper currency and possibly a national loan. Bowles Brothers case delayed by Appleton settlement talks. Gambetta sparks a political storm with a ministerial circular detailing provincial forces.
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Senor
Creuse
Constituent Cortes
Whitney
Liverpool Daily Press
Penny Press
Count von Arnim
McMahon
Gaceta
Santa Cruz
San Car
A la Republic
Calyera
Paris
Bowles Brothers
Appleton
M. Gambetta
Numerous Local Disasters and Crimes Reported Across Cities
A flood of brief items notes fires at the Lowell mill, a drowning in the Mast river New York, a building collapse at Woonsocket and a missing John Sheffield. Baltimore murder case linked to Nicholson and Hollohan, and other incidents include a murder suspect’s arrest, a bridge collapse in Kansas, and police and court actions in New York.
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van Buren
Corporation
Lowell
John Bell Eas Sappe
Nicholson
Hollohan
Lampley
Baltimore
John White
Mast River
New York
John Sheffield
Woonsorket
Early Mention of the Gorilla in Ancient West Africa Narrative
A fragment recounts Hanno the Carthaginian voyage beyond the Pillars of Hercules to the western coast of Africa. It describes a reef of volcanic heat and a bay where “Gorillas” were observed, three females captured and skins sent to Carthage, suggesting ancient contact with great apes near Senegal or Gabon.
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Hanno
Carthage
Cily
Mediterranean
Sicily
Pillars of Hercules
Straits of Gibraltar
Africa
Dr. Falconer
Hannover
Horn of the South
Owen
Thedea
Cultivate Flowers for Beauty and Joy
A reflective piece from Everybody's Journal extols cultivating flowers as a source of beauty and solace. It weaves scenes from a cottage window garden to the memory of a farmer and his wife, praising flowers as grateful, fragrance rich gifts that brighten home life and teach timeless lessons about care and devotion.
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Averly
Caroline
Leyte
O Ae
Beatty
Gift Fire Company Plagued by Shortage of Volunteers
Local notice argues criticism of the Gift Fire Company is unfair. It explains the core issue is a manpower shortage with ten members but only six stationed, while the heavy engine requires four horses. Delays at alarms result from members being away at meals or living far from the engine house, despite reasonable pay.
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Gift Fire Company
Mayor Johnston Nominates City Appointees to Council
Mayor Johnston sends to the Council a list of appointments including Fire Commissioners Geo F Hoeffer Charles C W Nixon George Sargent J L Slevin Street Commissioner Jacob Geesert and several assistants and stewards. The slate names multiple city officials for confirmation and outlines positions in fire, street, and market sectors.
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Johnston
Geo. F. Hoeffer
Charles
C. W. Nixon
George Sargent
Jacob Geesert
WB Coy Campbell
J. J. Seeks
M. Kennedy
James
Board of Health Holds Meeting on District Physicians
The Board of Health met yesterday afternoon with Health Officer Dr. Quinn sworn in. They examined new district physician nominees across wards, discussed a proposed restraint on drugstore owners dispensing medicines to the outdoor poor, and appointed a committee to investigate charges against two doctors. The vote to confirm the district physicians was unanimous.
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Board of Health
Quinn
Aslied
Fratz
Board of
Heath
Yeas
Messrs
Minor
Baum
Schultz, Taxis
Thomas
T. A. Colter
8S. Langenback
L. A. Shepard
M. L. Amick
J. M. Snell
Kane Ae
Eee
Schultz
Fire destroys Buchanan coal elevator on river bank
Last night a fire consumed Buchanan's coal elevator on the river bank opposite Water Street Smith. Engines were delayed by terrible street conditions delaying attack as flames raced through the 80 by 20 foot structure. Authorities scrambled to clear nearby stables and fight the blaze amid obstructed access.
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Buchanan
Water Street
Smith
Third and
Smith Streets
Smith and
Water Streets
Firemen bravely battle blaze near elevator and coal heaps
Fire raged around an elevator and coke works as pipemen fought the flames with hoses and courage, dousing high woodwork and protecting the engine as a collision damaged Engine No. 1. Officials warned streets in the nineteenth ward may face scrutiny after the serious accident.
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Coke Aa Aaa &c
Roe Re Row Resor
Front Street
Plum
N Iineteenth
Park Commissioners Consider Park Gifts and Budgets
The Board of Park Commissioners met with Stoms Elias Klotter Handy Wilstach and Pendleton. They approved $1300 in bills two thousand dollar pond proposal filed and discussed pay for policeman Fischer at Washington Park $3 per day. Bear gift rejected due to animal welfare concerns. Lincoln Park Sunday attire and insults noted. A deer gift to Eten Park earned thanks for Harvey Bishop.
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Park Commissioners
Board of Park Commissioners
Stoms
Elias, Klotter
Handy
Wilstach
Mr. Pendleton
Carson
Eleas
Colorado
Lincoln
Society For the Prevention of
Stome
Lincoln Park
Harvey Bishop
Eten Park
Local boy injured in street accident near Madison and York
Reynolds, a boy living on Madison near York, was badly hurt yesterday when a wheel struck him as he attempted to board a car. The report notes the incident and possible delays in a constable election due to insufficient notice. The August first Monday election schedule is referenced with parties of equal standing and a note that voting day is near.
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Reynolds
Madison Street
York
Third District
Fire destroys old trame shanty in Covington alley
An abandoned trame shanty between Eleventh and Twelfth Russell and Washington streets burned between midnight and 1 AM. No one was inside and the building held little value. Other city news include J M Kahn sent to jail on $2000 bond for illegal liquor business. E P Willett trial for passing counterfeit $100 bill continues. Three saloon keepers fined $60 each for license renewals. A late evening street altercation on Madison near Fifth left one man seriously beaten. Fire force presentation at Springs noted as well.
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U. S
E. P. Willett
Daniel Ruttle
Madison Street
Ross Hanlon
Richard Buschmiller
Bridget Shea
South Harris
Newton Stevens
Fifth
Bso
Bridge wager swimmer rescues himself after dip
A man named Green swam the Susquehanna River after leaping from the south side of the bridge in a wager. Large crowds gathered to watch the stunt as the swimmer reached shore safely amid the evening crowd. Oliver Crow faced assault with intent to kill charges before Justice Wilkens and was bound over in 200 dollars. Nearby property work by the C H D railroad is underway with removal of old buildings and plans for a new Seight wing and side tracks.
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Green
Sus Bridge
Oliver Crow
Dan Smith
Justice Wilkens
C., H.& D. Railroad Company
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D -Omaha
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Havemeyer
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Jack
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Gene Davis
Allen David
Denien
General Canby
Old Sconchin
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Ohio Constitutional Convention
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Subsidy Pomeroy
Linda Gilbertie
Ludlow Street
Edward 8. Stokes
George B. Williams
Japan
United States
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Michael Cronan
Cronan
Board of Police Surgeons
New York City
M. H. Henry
M. A. Thomas
Iowa Press Association
Cedar Rapids
Bowles Bros. & Co
Elizabeth Gung
Ainsworth
Illinois
Cleveland
Ohio
New Lane Court
Ones
Barber
Griswold
Coe
Woonsocket
R. I
Xavier Paul
Wo. B. Thrall
Diptheria
Islature
Onio
Mr. Taxis
Dr. Baum
Dr. Klein
Dr. Biereman
Hadlock
Dr. Hall
J. D. Jones
Fiftenth
Julius Wise
Ahas. Foertmeyer
F. Brunning
Mr. Thomas
B. D.mu
G. E. Jones
W. H. Pfaiz
F. Dowling
New Pont
Covington
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