Mother and Son Avenging an Outrage in Troy Scene
A violent mob burst into the Troy courthouse area after a brutal assault on two girls near Green. Lewis Major and his son were seized and a crowd attempted lynching as the mother and brother armed with a hatchet and revolver joined the melee. Police restored order and arrested the principals. the mother appeared furious and the men faced formal charges.
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Alosey Argus
Green
Ano
Sidget Burog
Lewis Major
Major
Burny
Burns
Mata
Sox
Mejor
John Scanton
Barns Sted
Arosh
Wade
Jobat Scanlon
Hagadore
Bow
Hudson River
Poughkeepsie
New York
Endorsement of Hon Edward McPherson in Congress
A Baltimore commentary endorses Edward McPherson for Clerk of the U S House amid fears Southern delegates may seek admission. The piece cites his republican fidelity, integrity, and dedication to the Union, arguing he is among the few trusted to safeguard the House’s organization and anti slavery policy.
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Edward McPherson
Wendel Phillips
Union
Johnson
Phillips
Washington
Philips
Congress
Dumger
Baltimore Meriewn
Howany McPreesey
House of Representatives
U. States
Edward McPhersson
Union Party
Adams Sentinel report on property sales and Civil War losses
Rep Samuel Herbst bought Temperance House on Chambersburg Street for 2400 dollars and Henry Culp bought a warehouse on Railroad Street for 5360 dollars. National Union men honored J L Schick. Charles Pease of company M died in camp. Gilbert and Culp of the 138th PA died in Yankee prison at Andersonville after capture in the Wilderness. Graves listed as 9986 and 12387 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Herbst
J. B. Dauner
Z. Herbert
Aid ‘Temperance House
Chambersbirg Street
Henry Culp
Railroad Street
Bern
Richmond
Adams County
Hiram Gilbert
B. 4
Culp
138Th Pas
Andersonville
Tilbert
Deceumter
the Sauieyeer
Gilbert
Purchases of 2300 mules for Harrisburg proposed
General Ekin will receive proposals for the purchase of 2300 mules delivered at Harrisburg. They may be inspected from the 21st inst to the date of August. About 700 mules, many in fine condition, passed through Gettysburg on Sunday en route for Harrisburg.
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Whotesaié
Ekin
Harrisburg
Gettysburg
Sale of Personal Property in Lattimore Township
Ada Hollinger, attorney for the administrator of Mery Spal, deceased, offers for sale on the 28th at the late residence in Lattimore township between Berlin and Bragtown a wide range of personal property including household goods, farming utensils, beds and bedding, carpets, tables, chairs, bureaus, dried fruit, and more, with sale at 2 PM. A breastpin found on Sunday July 10 may be claimed at Mumper's Photographic Gallery.
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Ada Hollinger
Mery Spal
Lattimore Township
Betwreen Berlin
Bragtown
Endowment Drive for Gettysburg Colleges and Seminary Urged
The Lutheran Observer cites two long editorials by Dr. Coxxar stressing the importance of Gettysburg College and the Theological Seminary to Gettysburg and Adams County. It notes efforts to raise 150,600 dollars for endowments and over 80,000 already securing funds. Allentown offers 50,000 plus buildings and grounds to relocate, while others may contribute. Citizens are urged to raise at least 10,000 locally and respond promptly to support retention of these institutions.
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Gettysburg
Pennsylvania College
Lutheran Observer
Key
Coxxar
Theological Seminary
Gettysberg
Adsans County
Adams County
Coxnay
Allentown
Great Fire at Barnum's on Broadway destroys menagerie
A Thursday blaze at Barnum's Muo Scum on Broadway opposite the Astor House consumed the building and its vast curiosities. Animals perished or escaped, including monkeys and birds, while the tiger and lion fought as flames rose. The collapse sent a wall flying. rescuers saved the famed elephant woman Anos Swan. Loss estimated at 1.25 million dollars with 1,000 jobs lost. Barnum's insured for 360,000 on 800,000 value.
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New York
Barnum
Croadway
Astor House
Monesa
Bao
Masa
Anos Swan
Destructive Fire Destroys Mt Holly Paper Mill
A large five story Mt Holly Springs paper mill owned by Mesers Given was ruined by a fire believed to start from spontaneous combustion in damp rags on the third floor. Loss about 80 thousand dollars with insurance around 14.9 thousand. The article also notes a traitor Breokenrides fleeing Havana, a detained Major Helm over a debt, school census data for orphans of soldiers, post office resumption on southern rail lines, a farewell from the U S Sanitary Commission, Sherman’s reception in Columbus endorsing Cox, and William Orton’s appointment as Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
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O'Etark
Mt. Holly Springs
Noutheast
Carliste
Jerry Cowsden
Gutteshare
N. J
New York
Cowsden
Tovla
Gettysburg remarks raise concerns over hospitality and law
A New York Times letter from a visitor at Gettysburg triggers local protests and calm actions by respectable citizens who defend hospitality and law, noting women aided wounded soldiers and praising Gettysburg’s hospitable citizens amid battle memories. The piece also covers the Grief of the Golden Circle, Seward’s status, and a Philadelphia lager beer tally.
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Crownie
New York Times
Gettysburg
Wiy Handg
Eelf
McPherson's Political History of the Rebellion
Advertises a new edition covering major events from November 6, 1860, to April 15, 1865, from Lincoln's first election to his death. Praises McPherson as a careful historian and notes a $4 per copy price with an exhaustive index of names and subjects for researchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPrerbon
Lincoln
KH. McPherson
Blight Impediment in Virginia Loyalists Vote
The article notes a law requiring loyalty oaths and anti-swearing conditions hindering newly loyal Virginians from voting, with the Michmoud Appudbliv urging support for oath-takers and warning remonstrants against laws they swore to uphold. It also covers a Cleveland habeas corpus case, a deadly shooting in Lynchburg, the lightning strike on a Jameson whiskey warehouse, cotton regions in Northern Alabama, and other brief notices.
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Law of
Congress
Cdnurses
United Staes
United Stas
United States
Virginia
Michmoud
Horrible Tragedy and Other Notable Late 19th Century Updates
A Chicago suburb scene reports a jealous quarrel on Dearborn Street ending with Mrs. Matthias Trehuce injuring Miss Amelia Frosted with a knife, risking fatal wounds. the attacker jailed as the husband vanishes amid Faro Bank crackdowns ordered by General Grant’s authority. Additional briefs cover rail fires in New York, crime and public safety, and wartime finance moves including Seven Thirties shipments to Europe and a dramatic Tennessee rebel damages ruling.
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Chicago
Dearborn Street
Matthias Trehuce
Amelia
Important statements on Mexican policy and potential war
The government will protest any landing of foreign troops in Mexico under Maximilian. Texas hosts 100000 troops to observe and deter, threatening withdrawal of Maximilian if needed. Rebels and Confederates in Mexico near the border face punishment. No current cause for war exists. disputes with Britain over damages to commerce may seek arbitration. relations with France are contentious but no armed conflict foreseen.
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Saylarh
Maximilian
Texas
Rio Grande
United States
Mejia
Slaughter
Earth
Bax
Europa
Burest
England
Perts
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Mumper's Photographic Gallery
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National Teachers’ Association
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Grief of the Golden Circle
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Indiana State Library
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Fiftieth Indiana Regiment
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James Murray
Western Round House
Altoona
Aoe
Tochman
Confederate Army
Slaymaker
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