Lincoln and Hamlin bid for 1864 ticket figures unearthed
An 1864 document discusses Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin in the race for the Republican nomination. It outlines Lincoln’s cautious stance on replacing Hamlin and the strategic arguments for a southern vice president to heal the Union divide. The piece notes Lincoln’s careful balancing of regional interests and the fear of alienating England while aiming to preserve the Union.
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Lincoln
Gusta Hamlin
Hamlin
Pier
Vansylvania
Baltimore
Stan
Downsoa
Lingpin
Runene
Onion
Aye South
Lula
Nomie Ovtduknson
Ahern
England
Friends of
Dun
Ernest
Johnson
Johnie
Greation
Tl Hamlin
Saloon Men Fined in Rome for Selling to Minors
In Rome Georgia a two week crackdown on liquor sellers to minors concluded with Judge Meyerhardt imposing fines on 12 defendants. Frank Savaloski faced 16 cases totaling 6000 and others including James Wyatt 150, R G Hackney 105, Charles Stanley 50, Carran & Scott 250, Hugh Given 150, J B Cambell 250, Frank Graham 100, H G Sones 425, and Deal res four cases totaling ?. The docket listed additional verdicts or guilty pleas in forty one cases and a courthouse crowd watched as sentence was passed for selling whiskey wine or beer to minors.
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Rome
Andrea Ne
Swey
Meyerhardt
Frank Savaloski
James Wyatt
R. G
Hackney Gone
Charles Stanley
Carran & Scott
Hugh Given
J B. Cambelle
Frank Graham
H.G. Sones
Deal Res
Duel Over Papers Ends With Eye Injury In Louisiana Border Fight
A city party crossed the Louisiana line and dueled with rapiers. Principals L P Bouby editor of Orleans and A S Carruthers editor of The Mascot were joined by Bilstein Heidemann Serres and Judge Buisson with two seconds physicians decided the honor was satisfied after Carruthers was cut below the eye. The dispute arose from newspaper articles and ended on the field.
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Louisiana Line
New Outcass
Louisiana
L. P. Bouby
L'Orleans
A. S. Carruthers
Mascot
Messrs. Bilstein
Heidemann
Serres
Buisson
Court in Inquiry Over Sanity of Mrs Cathcart
A lively court scene in Staffordshire as a separate woman storms the room during testimony in a forensic inquiry into Mrs Cathcart. The Cout door sees disruption as an umbrella is swung and the crowd shouts to protect the plaintiff and his wife amid claims she is sane enough to manage her own affairs.
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Cathcart
Staffordshire
New York Recorder
The Crops Saved by Rain Bring Joy to Farmers
Drought-threatened crops revived as modest rains refreshed parched fields. Farmers cheer the timely shower as corn and cotton look healthier, noting the rain saved dollars and eased prospects.
World events drift through vast news dispatches
The dispatches report varied items including policy moves on copyright with Secretary Foster, Persia accepting a World's Fair invitation, a memorial cross for Timothy Daly, several near-death incidents, a Rio Janeiro ministerial reorganization, and Washington talks on ex-Senator Blair. Also noted are a $150 court-related payout, a Mormon missionary visit plan abroad, and accusations of cancer inoculations by Bergmann and Hahn, plus a Pine Hill boycott of coffee.
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Domiestic
Foster
Israel
Persia
Ee Dy Pratt
Sage Ee
Mar Procéssio Ie Tyr
Killeagh
Sistritch
Timothy Daly
Altus
Port Smith
Ark
B.C
F. Zigler
Lippertot
Mitchell
Clarksville
Aeat Diaz
Sunnyside
Ind
Danville
Wharton
Blair
United States
Washington
Nettleton
CG. Osborn
New Oe City
Metz
J. Osborn
Nowiitien Tees
York
Liv
England
Ireland
Scot
Germany
Mormon Church
Hestin
L Hes
Essor Bergmann
Hahn
Pine Hill
Ala
Alt
Alliance
Hayes Banquet Honors General Hayes at Omaha Club
A banquet at the Omaha club honors General Rutherford B. Hayes, commander in chief of the Loyal Legion, with Major Paddock opening the speech and Lt Hawood delivering a lengthy address while praising the order and its future. Death at a dance in McDonald Pa. follows platform lights out causing a tragic end for Margaret O Cara as youths danced. Spurgeon remains in critical condition with slight improvement and hopeful signs.
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Wasnixeros
McDonald
Washington County
Margaret O'iara
Truth Shall Triumph and Liberty’s Call
A turbulent meditation on truth, liberty, and enduring spirit. The speaker invokes a fading glory and a rising hope, praising the inner struggle for freedom and the enduring memory of past courage. James Revel echoes urging the soul to awaken and resist oppression.
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James
Key of a bygone era ties lovers and fate together
A Wall Street era tale centers on an iron two-foot key hung above a Philadelphia timber yard safe. Martin Bentz keeper husband of a German American family falls with two suitors for daughter Mabel. A bold theft and a ship captain's reunion lead to a hopeful future for Mabel and George Graham while the key ends as a faded relic in a rag shop.
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Belgrade Street
Frankford Road
Delaware
Callowhill Street
Grayley
Blackbirds
Martina
Martin Bentz
Mr. Grayley
Old Grayley
Martin
Bentz
Fishtown
Mabel
Mabel Bentz
America
Second Street
George Graham
Mrs. Bentz
Graham
Daisy
Daily
Mabel Poz
Seren Bank Gwion Es
George
Goodby
India
Sands
Philadelphia
Delaware Avenue
Old Martin
Philadelphia Press
Cloud Photography Aids Weather Forecasts From Cloud Study
A New York Telegram note describes cloud photographs gathering data on heights from under one and a half miles to nine miles, with winds from seven to sixty five miles per hour while surface breeze remains five. Various quips from periodicals reflect lighthearted commentary of the era.
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New York Telegram
Large Cooke locomotive works to close at Paterson
The Cooke locomotive works in Paterson New Jersey plans a shutdown in days affecting about 1000 workers. Nearly all staff will be discharged immediately as business wanes. Other items mention political disputes in Europe Ireland and Chile plus US government postings and weather service appointments.
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Etersburg
Crawford
United States
Ussia
Ticago
Aes
Chicarne
Cooke Locomotive
Paterson
I. J
London Standard
Berlin Cortes- Poatens
William
Bismarck
Rusk
Cilcaee
Montt
Washington
Seanane
Senor Erraguriz
Army of
Scarletina
Cashelio
Parnell
M. G. Hall
Cordele
Bila N. Henry
Elberton
W. C. Shaw
Aarriman
Tenn
J.P. Edmondson
Maryvile
E. H. Gilbert
Buena Vista
Husk
Weather Bureau
Cleveland Abbe
Poroneer
H. A. Hasen
Connecticut
Thomas Russell
Michae
C. F. Marven
Ohio
Meteorpa L
Bagpee
Ph’ Lines
J. J. Robinson
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Kinston
Gstdner
White
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Reuse
Uyor
Grant
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Alser Perry
Wheeler
Windom
Tha Ee
West St Riding of
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New Orleans
Cincinnati
Campbell
Starke County
Neal
John A
D- Hell
Cleveland
East Hampton
Mass
Williston Mills
Messrs. Flint & Co
New York
Rio Janeiro
Lucena
Treasury
Aparnt
Agriculture
Spurgeon
Charles rEurgeon
Allpe
Aquarium
Fish Commission
Washinton
Great Harbor
Wood's Holl
Philadelphia Ledger
Washington Star
Saxony
Lowell Courier
Texas
Picayune
Atchison Globe
Union County Standard
Bridget
Puck
Galveston
Somerville
Briscoe
Clarke Rifles
Chickamauga
Thortnens
Express
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, Ga
John L. Arnold, JR
Athens
Joan I. Arnold
Broad ST
D&w
Borgi - Clarke
Clarke
Cain
Herrington
Ordin
Nsaid County
M- Herrington
Charles Dickens
Cebeeninien
Charlesens
Barnaby Rudge
Christmas Oliver Ewist
David Copperfield
Martin Chuzzlewit
Nicholas Nickelby
Dombey and Son
Bleak House
Little Dorrit
Pickwick
Joan
Sewan Wawwer
Barcarte
Anatoly
Athens Publishing Co
Athens, Ga
F. Kohlruss
Irvine
McGoy
Carwile
Washington and Ellis Sts
Augusta
Areli S—wiy
Boliege
LO Indivi Ky
Jackson & Burke CO
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