Fragmented 19th Century News Highlights and Oddities
A mixed fragmentary dispatch recounts postage rates, summer construction delays, weather notes for the South Atlantic and Gulf States, and political figures. It mentions a noted likeness of Tilden and Hendricks, a new serial story beginning, and critical opinions on congressional conference committees. Reports of military events, a presidential senate defeat, local civil unrest involving a colored magistrate and troops, and a Missouri train robbery are also touched on.
Whitfield County Democrats Endorse Tilden Hendricks Colquitt
In Darron Georgia on July 6 1876 a Whitfield county gathering at Trevitt hall ratified St Louis convention nominees Samuel J. Tilden and Thomas A Hendricks for president and vice president and pledged vigorous support to their canvass in November. The meeting praised General A H Colquitt as the likely Georgia governor candidate and urged citizens to back him. resolutions were adopted unanimously.
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Darron
Whitfield County
Trevitt Hall
St. Louis
Col. Sims
J. F. Trevitt
Samuel J. Tilden
Thomas A. Hendricks
United States
Vampirea
Inmbia
A. H. Colquitt
Georgia
Rosebud Valley Disappearance and Troop Movements
Telegrams from Washington July 8 confirm Gen Terry's report of casualties in the Rosebud action. Sheridan briefs Sherman that Crook may face larger forces, with troops and scouts redeployed. Dispatches note American outrages at Indians and orders to reinforce frontier posts, while speculation on future campaign unity and leadership.
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Crook
Sheridan
Washington
Terry
Associated Press
G. M. Austin
Oravet
W. W. Cook
Dr. Lord
J. M. Dewolf
W.H. Sharrow
Henry Voss
Dean and King
Hodgson
Dowan
Moss
W. Custer
G. M Custer
H. M. Harrington
Baellea
Farly
French
Foley
Ryan
Chag. Vincent
Farrier
A. E. Smith
Sturgis
Hohemeyer
Egden and James
Galanan
Freeman
Braidy
Brandson
Fanning
Donald McIntosh
Batgiat
Considine
Martin
Hoggman and Wells
Henry Dodge
Cransford
Saddler
Lee
O’harra
Scott and
Twentieth Infantry
Jnc. B. Cr
Washleton
Detroit
Lakes
Frontiera
Fifth Cavalry
Red Cloud
Spotted Tail
Frontier
Plains
Indiana
Fort Leavenworth
Pope
Miles
Fifth Infantry
Fort Gibson
Fort Hayes
Fort Riley
Fort v
Constitution
Cameron
Sherman
Srong
Merritt
5Th Calvary
Crook Expedition Update and St Domingo Incident
Capt Nickerson arrives to join Gen Crook on Tongue River base below Big Horn, marching 186 miles from Fort Fetterman with five companies and 150 Snikes to total about 1,400 men. Crook seems safe 150 miles from Custer disaster site. Steamer Tybee reached St Domingo with French and American officials, a cannon planted on the wharf by Dominican military provoked a protest as a U S consul protested.
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Crook
Selegram
Oman
Nickerson
Tongue River
Big Horn Mountain
Fort Fetterman
Ife
Phout
Custer
New Yor
Tybee
St. Domingo
Cape Hayti
Villan
Wero
Dominice
St. Domin
United States
Helmbold Committed After Mountain Fight Killings
Clover Valley dispatch says Lona Branca Helmbold jailed after drunken clash in the Ush Range area. Violent dispute led to multiple deaths among local brothers and sisters, with the scene described as deadly and grim in the mountain community.
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Ambold
Luma¢y
Lona Branca
Helmbold
Waswreton
Clover Valley
Ush
Daring train robbery near Otterville Missouri
A Missouri Pacific bound passenger train was attacked near Otterville by 12 to 15 men who forced stops, seized the express and baggage cars, and looted safes and a letter book while passengers endured terror. Bushnell the express messenger was forced to surrender keys. robbers fled south with an estimated four to twelve thousand dollars in loot. Authorities pursue with local sheriffs and armed bands, with Gen. Bacon Montgomery leading a posse.
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the Constitution
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Otterville
Bushnell
Mr. Conkling
Conkling
Adama
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
Adama Express
Devi
Jin
Permuit
Adams Exress Company
Tited States Company
Texas
Missouri, Kansas and
Bacon Montgomery
Sedalia
Guerrille
Clinton
Lebanon
Sudden Death of Congressman Parsons In Senate adjourns
The Senate passed a resolution extending appropriations ten days from July 10. Logan failed to move equalization of bounties 20 to 25, noting the bill had passed the House five times. McCreary announced Edward Y. Parsons' death. the Senate adjourned as a mark of respect. House business included exploration open to settlement north of North Platte. debate on Indian affairs. private bills passed. Knorr announced Parsons' death and funeral committee formed.
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Edward Y. Parsons
Senate
HOUSE
North Platte
Big Horn Mountain
SteeLe
Wyoming
Knorr
Kentucky
Parsons
Loninville
Mesars
Blackburn
Hukins
Pennsylvania
Hartsell
Ilinois
Walker
Virginia
Fort
Illinois
Lawrence
Ohio
Fire destroys Houston market house in July blaze
Special to the Constitution from Houston Texas reports a total loss of the market house by fire on July 8. City papers were destroyed and the loss estimated at half a million dollars with one hundred thousand dollars insured. Light Guards patrol the ruins as excitement runs high.
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Houston
Texas
The
Atlanta Constitution
DR Sherman
Atlanta
Bethane
Tee
W. G. Crempien
P.S
Pheman
Servians and Turks in reopened front amid battles
Dispatches from Bemus Paris and London describe forced Servian paper currency and fighting near Belgrade and Belina. Reports claim 12,000 Turks defeated the Servian army at Belina while Gen Zach’s division suffered heavy losses near Novetoja. Telgrams note Turkish pressure, massacres, and shifting fronts as Belgrade battles and rail links around Sophia influence movement.
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Bemus
Paris
Journal Des Des Bat
Belgrade
Drina
Belina
Ranco
Olympico
Garien River
Strerapia
Padikjo
Tchernayoff
Palonjo
Beling
Padhkjo
Loring
Abysinia
Ato
Sophig
Sophia
Constantinople
Pirot
Iskvadabor
Czar's Centen nial Greeting From Russian Minister
Washington July 8 The Russian minister presented a message dated June 17, 1876 to His Excellency Gene Grant. He expresses pride in the United States centennial celebration and notes uninterrupted friendly relations between the two nations. He cordially congratulates the American people and president and wishes continued friendship and prosperity.
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Constitution
Washington
United States
Retaica
Printers' Woreu elects national topography union officers
Parana praia July 8 report states John Mc Wicker of Detroit was elected president of the national topographical union with Henry T. Osborn of New Orleans as vice president and John H O'Donnell of Boston as recording secretary and treasurer John Armstrong of Canada named corresponding secretary The meeting also resolved against taber employment and against delineation of apprenticing reform school rules.
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Parana Praia
The
National
John Mc Wicker
Detroit
Henry T. Osborn
New Orleans
John H O'Donnell
Boston
John Armstrong
Canada
Tuys
Siege of Hamburg Engulfs Edgefield County
A militia siege in Hamburg blocks highways, exchanges fire with citizens, and leads to arrests, deaths, and mass mobilization. Prince Rivers commands the loyalists defending the courthouse as Augusta aid arrives and siege lines hold for hours with reports of several killed and many captured.
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Avanata
Hamburg
Herbert Butler
Edgefield County
Shite
Butler
Princa Rivera
Doc Adams
Adams
Adam. Rivers
Mackey Magih
Augusta
Edgfield
Olive Branch
Georgia gubernatorial race echoes from August headlines
The column compiles editorials from Quitman to Charlton County urging harmony after motions for Georgia governor. It notes Colquitt as front runner, warns against premature campaigning, and highlights calls for democratic unity while resisting conspiratorial deals and independent bids.
Georgia political factions seek leadership amid strife
The Pike Courier relays a fractured Georgia party scene as colonels and editors clash over candidates. Delegates head to Atlanta while supporters push ex governor Herschel Johnson, James M. Smith, and other figures amid crossfire from multiple Georgia papers. Strong insistence on Smith’s re election and unity amid factional heat.
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Jornst
Sterling
Herschel V. Johnson
Pike
Smith
Fike
James M. Smith
Georgia
Gov. Smith
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John
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Ueke
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Friends of General
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