California Congressman Letter on Modoc War Causes
A California congressman argues the Modoc War stemmed from white misconduct on the Klamath reservation and corrupt Indian affairs officials. He cites hunger forced by removal attempts and calls for thorough investigations and court martial actions against those responsible. He offers to aid from Fort Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lava Bros
Cal
Bom
Secretary of the Interior
D.C
Jack
Confedarnin
Canby
Klamath
Stervin
Lost River
E. Steele
Indian Affairs
California
Indiana
Ling
Meacham
Stelle
Fort Jones
Ike Lattrell
3D Congressional
Fairchild
Worcester
New York Central Railroad
Doubt Ahr
Douglass
United States
Attornt
Mass Murderer Hanged in Springfield After Confession
Albert H. Smith, who killed Chas. D. Sackett at Westfield last November, was hanged at 11 A M in Springfield. His confession described the murder as caused by an insane passion, with him denying deliberate intent. He made a final remark about the cap and shared a hymn with fellow cadets before the execution. About 180 spectators attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Albert H. Smith
Chas. D. Sackett
Westfield
Charles
Baltimore
Smith
Wagner
Alfred
Jennie Bates
Pang
Criffs
K. F. Lathrop
Springiela
M. Cooley
Condemned Prisoner Smith Executed by Hanging
The execution details describe Sheriff Bradley reading the death warrant to prisoner Smith after a previous move to the workshops. Smith, bound, claimed the murder was not premeditated and asked for Heaven. He kissed a ring, a rope was placed, the cap drawn, and he died within about ten minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ric
Smith
Schfield
Sheriff Bradley
Bradley
Indictments and trials unfold at New York Courthouse
Ingersoll faces eleven indictments including conspiracy and bribery charges with bail set at 15000 after surrendering to answer the Courthouse ring frauds. Judge Blatchford later dismisses a separate case against Woodhall Claflin. Walworth trial features a threatening letter from the deceased and Mrs Walworth testimony. Billiard championship proceeds with Daly and Dion winning key matches. Death notices report sculptor Hiram Powers’ passing in Florence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jotie
J. H. Ingersoll
Shas Frerced
Cowan Norton & Walsh
Vie
Ingersoll
United States District Court
Blatchford
Woodhall Claflin
Young Walworth
Walworth
Saratoga
Frank
Mansfield
Adams
Buffalo
John Deery
M Vat
Daly
Jos. Dion
Abassy
Cyrille Dion
Dion
Constitutional Convention Proceeds in Columbus on Petitions
In Columbus on June 27 petitions were presented for female suffrage and a license system while other items opposed caps punishment and probated courts. Mr. Humphreyville reported that petitions against capital punishment would be discharged and referred to the Bill of Rights Committee. Propositions include a separate clause for female suffrage and a future amendment to curb Sabbath driving and strict household rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Humphreyville
Committee On the Legislative
Cook
O’connor
Seneca
Conservative Candidate Wins Bath Election Narrowly
In Bath England on Friday the Conservative candidate won with 2194 votes against Liberal challenger 2143. Lord Grey de Wilton led the Conservative tally while Mr Sayter headed the Liberal side in a tight result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
England
Lord Grey de Wilton
Mr. Sayter
Patrons of Husbandry in 6 Month List of Granges
D. M. Stewart of Xenia compiles a long list of Granges in Ohio with officers and locations. Entries include Nos 4 Star to 60 Beaver, listing masters and secretaries at towns such as Haydensville, Windsor, Lebanon, Blanchester, Xenia, Miamisburg, and many Greene and Warren County sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M.’ Stewart
Enia
Ohio
W. Bures
Haydensyville
Poking
Warren
I. P. Schenck
R. R. Maxwell
Ashland
M. Stewart
de Jackson
Xenia Greene c . el
Maple
L. H. Whiteman
J. M. Cummings
Xenia
Greene Co
Union Valley
W. H
C. W. McDowell
Equality
John Terner
Paintersville
Greene_co
Pleasant
Ed. Stewart
J. E. Browder
Browdersville
Tabasco
A. J. Banke
Z. Pe
Martinsville
R. Smith
Clarkson
Cedarville
J. H
Brotherton
A. Jackson
Greenwood
Abraham Peterson
Geo. A. McKay
Lumberton
Clinton Co
New Jasper
J. L. Sutton
Hites
New’ Jasper
Miami
J. G. G. Adams
W. &R. ‘Corry
Yello Springs
Hamilton
J. M. Johnson
Swigart
Manneville
Warren Co
Valley
Moses A. Walton
L. Crecy
Spring’ Valley
Manchester
H. Phipps
J.W. Wortman
Bristol, Mor
All Co
Highland
P. ¥. Joute
Elijah Oldaker
Russel’s Station
Highland Co
Mason
R. H. Bennett
J. M
Corkis
Selma
Thomas Miller
Anderson
Clark Co
Harlin
Thomas Patterson
Jackson
Level Station
Middleboro
C. M. Kephart
Edwardsville
Warren County
Westwood
C. M. Scott
Weatboro
Clinton
Buckeye
Mitchell
G. H. Scott
Cuba
Sharpsville
J. Thompson
Emma Kerns
Lynchburg
Hland
Jefferson
John Garner
Levi P. Moore
Westboro
Bik
A. H. Swem
Enos Moitér
McArthur, Vinton Co
Byron
R. G. Badorf
Harry Paxton
Alpha
J.B. Rector
J. A. Fugts
Kinderhook
Pickway Co
Charcoal and Sulphur for Hogs in Pens
A historical note advises placing small quantities of charcoal in every hog pen to aid the pigs. It claims pigs eagerly consume it and gain strength, prevent diseases, and improve fatty secretions. It also suggests giving a occasional mix of brimstone flour in dough and mentions coal as a carbon rich substitute with sulfur.
Global notes from the era include political shifts and labor unrest
The text reports price cuts at the Vienna Exhibition and a potential cotton factory lockout in Staleybridge risking thousands of jobs. It notes a Madrid style constitutional reform with Cortes election, and ongoing court actions in Paris against American newspaper publishers. It also contains household recipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Constantinople
Staleybridge
Margall
Palanca
Pascal Cascasa
Cortes
Executive Council
Congress
Senate
Republic
Seville
A Good Fertilizer From Sulphate of Magnesia
Sulphate of magnesia accumulates at a Konigsburg mineral works and is sold for agriculture at fifteen cents per 100 pounds. Trials show its magic in corn and clover, outperforming gypsum in improving clover and offering faster, more energetic action when used with stable manure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minera
Konigsburg
Sentencing Scene in Common Pleas Court
Judge Murdock imposes seven years hard labor on Wm. Kelly for grand larceny after an attempted new trial motion. Kelly menaces the court, lashes at officials, and vows revenge if he survives imprisonment, while deputies restrain him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court
of Common Pleas
Wm. Kelly
Murdock
Kelly
Jarom
Moses
Sentences Handed Down in Columbus Criminal Court
In the Common Pleas criminal room Judge Murdock delivered sentences this morning for multiple defendants. Wm grand larceny received 7 years, Jas Purce for assault and battery with intent to commit a felony received 3 months in the Work House, Frank Robinson burglary 10 years, Dominick O GARA burglary term unspecified, J W Wright colored burglary 10 years, Geo Morgan robbery 12 years, and Patpete oy ee reeny and Henry Phips grand larceny each 7 years.
Milk and Water Offense Leads to Judge’s Ruling
A stray OCR fragment describes an offense involving milk and water mixtures, mentioning Henry and Foster brands and a judge in a courtroom. The text is fragmented but implies a legal action or ruling related to a dairy product mixing scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rae
Archant
Police Court Session Ends With Prosecution Failing
Vague OCR fragment reports a Police Court matter involving individuals including Barnett and Matthew. Prosecutor reportedly failed to present a clear case, ending the session with unresolved questions and limited detail available.
Slippery Scully Plays Out Of Trouble
Fragmentary report describes Mike Seully or Scully near a scene as players move off a game. The text suggests a rapid sequence with a note about possible brief relief if luck holds, then mentions movement westward and avoidance of longer trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slippery Scully
Eee
Mike Seully
Mr. Scully
Country Horse Stealing Case Before Court
Alexander Jones, a man of uncertain description, stood before the court this morning on a horse theft charge from Jermont County. The case was set for one day to allow county authorities to arrive and claim him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Jones
Jermont
Retaliation Aims Prosecution Over Witness In Operation
Matthew Britton says he feels hurt after being dragged before the Police Guard in connection with Charles Butts operation. He intends prosecuting L. B. Vance the witness against the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Britton
Guart
Charles Butts
L. 8
Vance
Overflowing Privy Vault Case Brought Before Court
J Johnston and M Cavanagh faced charges for permitting overflowing privy vaults on their premises. The hearing aimed to secure an order to abate the nuisance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Johnston
M. Cavanagh
Rec
Fortune Telling Amusements Lead to Fines In Dent Street Incident
Sallie and Mollie Huston visited a Mrs Jane Front street near Dent avenue for fortune telling yesterday. They left quickly after being warned. In the morning police arraigned Sallie who was fined 10 dollars and costs, Mollie fined 5 dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie
Mollie Huston
Jane Front Street
Dent Avenue
Poe Mollie
Wagon driver sparks river bank chase near Suspension Bridge
John Charles driving a four horse wagon caused a scene on the river bank by the Suspension Bridge yesterday. Delehanty tried to intervene, the officer drew his revolver, and a skirmish led to Charles's arrest and detention at Sycamore Street Station. He was arraigned for careless driving and resisting officers. case continued for two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Charles
Cer Delehanty
Sycamore-street
Death of a Well-known Business Man
A. McIver of A. McIver & Bro. commission merchants died of cholera at his Covington residence after a day of business activity. He was a respected figure in the front street business community and passed away about two o'clock after falling ill late in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. McIver
Railroad Change of Time for St Louis and Cincinnati Routes
On and after Sunday June 29 the New York lightning express on the Little Miami and Panhandle route will depart Cincinnati at 6:00 AM and reach New York 10:00 AM the next day. The New Joe fast line will arrive in New York the next day. The New York night express leaves Cincinnati at 9:45 PM and arrives in New York at 7:00 AM. The second morning New York fast line departs New York at 9:30 AM and reaches Cincinnati 2:30 PM the next day. The New York lightning express departs New York at 6:00 PM arriving Cincinnati 10:00 PM. The New York express leaves New York daily at 8:30 PM arriving Cincinnati at 6:00 PM the next day. No change to accommodation trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Lightning Express
Little Miami
Panhandle
Cincinnati
New York
Joe
MM. T
New York Night Express
Cincinna
New York Express
Gas Company and Park Street Survey Report Title
The Gas Company and Park Street report a survey on Maiden Lane up to Gas alley. They assess value of ground between Lot 13 and Gas alley at 10 820 dollars. They also value a gas tunnel along Park Street and a strip to Front Street from Second Street. They require work to begin within ninety days after report acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas Company
Park Street
Maiden Lane
Gas Alley
Cincinnati Gas Tight
Oo Company
Spapei
Second Street
Ar - Co
L. Krox
Joux E. Bell
Daniel Weber
Officer Mulholland's misconduct at Gano street house
Bre men street Officer Frank Mulholland appeared as the prosecuting witness against Molly Sharp in a disorderly conduct case at No 59 Gano street. He admitted entering intoxicated and assaulting Sharp with a pistol, while claiming duty. Judge Marchant criticized the action and Mayor Johnston discharged the officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mulholland
Bremen Street
Molly Sharp
Gano Street
Inwoo Park
Marchant
Johnston
Mej or Travis as Witness in Police Court Case
Major WilMaw Travis testifies as witness in Police Court this morning. The proceeding involves Charles and a woman, with allegations of intent to kill and threats. The defendant allegedly taunted the accuser and displayed erratic behavior during the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mejor
Travis
WilMaw Travis
Campbell
Charles
Wil
Aloo Paleo
Asabe
Tudo Bell
Court of Common Pleas
Police Court Ledger Before Judge Marchant
Drunks and disorders Mary Kernan thirty days Mollie Sharp continued until the 1st Sally Bineton $10 and costs Mag Coste Mary E35] gle O'Frien thirty Lizzie Connor R James Mulcahey continued until the 2d Miscellaneous Michael Scully robbery dismissed A G Burnett false tenses dismissed Matthew Ny usurpation of office dismissed der Jones grand larceny con one day James ld McFall murder in degree dismissed Charles Smith cutting with intent to kill held to answer James Kelly assault and so on and costs W E Truss assault and battery $10 and cost G Bright assault and battery $3 and cost Eliza ee and battery continued until ae Mary M assault and battery thirty days Wm Connor petit larceny chemieced H Stern petit larceny continued until July 1 Lawitrel Fox petit larceny sent to House of Refuge J Johnston and M Cavanagh permitting full privy vault continued Allen McFarland and Kittie Erskine adultery continued until July Henry Crook selling diluted milk and costs John Charles resisting officers continued two days John Charles careless driving continued two days John Alig abusing family dismissed Gutli daly Ss Goris Wieiss seen on uly 3 George son vagrancy thirty days and $50 and costs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kernan
Mollie Sharp
Sally Bineton
Magcoste
Mary
O’frien
Lizzie Connor
R . James Mulcahey
Michal Scully
A. G. Burnett
Matthew Ny
der Jones
James Ld McFall
Charles Smith
James Kelly
W. E. Truss
Costa
G. Bright
Eliza Ee
Mary M
Wm. Connor
H Stern
Lawitrel Fox
House of Refuge
J. Johnston
M. Cavanagh
Allen McFarland
Kittie Erskine
Henry Crook
John Charles
John Alig
Gutli Daly
Goris Wieiss
Uly 3
George Son
Costes
Commencement Exercises Highlight Four Graduates at Hamilton High
Commencement at the Opera-house drew an audience of over a thousand as four graduates led by Miss Petefish and Miss Sweet presented essays and songs. Cyrus Falconer delivered the notable oration Genius with Thomas Moore on Education. Vocalists Miss Petefish and Miss Nettie both impressed, while Miss Caldwell and Miss Miller displayed strong musical talent. The Hamilton orchestra and Cincinnati players accompanied, and Professor Elis offered prudent closing remarks as diplomas were awarded amid heartfelt farewells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Si Hamilton
Pdamean
Geibtaws
Ellis
Fenee
Laura Con
Emma Sweet
Lida Caldwell
Cyrus Falconer
Petefish
Weet
Thomas Moore
Miss Sweet
Miss Petefish
Jessie Owens
Nettie
Hamilton
Fair
Mies Miller
Maggie Darling
Nilssen
Verdi
Durec
Nellie Phillips
Flora Schliep
Lizzie Myers
Knauer
Jennease Duree
Anvil
Courtes
Incinnati
Queen City
Meyder
Prof
Elis
Covington Suits Afoot Over Street Grading Dispute
John A. Stacey sues the city for 20000 claiming improper grading of Holman street raises his property and causes cave-ins, while a German named Busche sues Esquire Francis for false imprisonment. Two women were jailed after a street fight on Scott street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Stacey
Holman Street
Busche
Esquire
Francis
Africa
Scott Street
Covington Bastilé
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Washington
Massachusetts
Albert Smith
York Criary
Ingersell
Vic
Tennie
Hiram Powers
Florence
Italy
A. M
Obio Constitutional Convention
Johnny Oakes
Buffian
Judge Murdock
D . G. Barnett
S. Emargee
Pel
Matthew Ys
St. L
Judge Marchant
Covington
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