Fragmented 19th Century News Snippets From Columbus and Beyond
A collage of late 19th century dispatches touches on politics, border tensions, health reform, and notable trials. Reports reference Harper’s weekly style critiques, Texas border violence, a Georgia Sanitary Commission, California philanthropy, and a Columbus court proceeding, all through terse summaries and reprinted opinions.
Centennial of first naval battle of the Revolution
The piece recounts Machias and Savannah naval actions, noting the Machias incident where patriots seized the Margaretta from Captain Moor and the Savannah/Georgia efforts to capture ships loaded with powder. It describes early naval clashes, involved figures, and commemorations of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machiaa
Maine
Savema
Boston
Margaretta
Moor
Machias
Lite Ton
Colliseon
Suse
Song
Savannah
Tyne
Mmittee
Georgia
Jon Stuart
Beaufort
Bloody Point
Bavannah
Tybee
Georgia Provincial Congress of
Red
Georgia Congress
Captones
Joseph Habersham
Asan
Maitland
Bowen
Saya
Boyton's successful second Channel crossing voyage
London May 24 1475 Captain Boyton completed a second life saving dress crossing from Boulogne to Grisnez Folkestone and then to Dover in 23 hours 38 minutes amid strong winds and a heavy sea. Crowds cheered as he landed near Dover and prepared to depart for London.
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Lonnon
Boyton
Channel
Liover
Trench
Folkestone
Boulogne
Ospe Grianez
Oder
Grisnez
Saat
Pont Marquat
Piver
Red Cross
Andrecelles
Samuel Pamson
M. P
Cape Grisnez
Warnest
Michael Boyton
Prince Earnest
Cape Grisnor
England
Spectatora
Southeastern Railway
Victoria
Prines
Dover
Paatwo
Yolkestone
Pavillion Hotel
London
Stesred
Wort
Convention disrupted by storm delays state proceedings
Telegraph report notes a storm tore through the convention area, disrupting sessions and causing officials to reassess schedules. Mentions Senator Thurman commenting on the disruption and references to gubernatorial figures Carey and Beatty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CoLciaus
Thurman
M. Azen
Bam T Carey
Chicago Banditti Robbing Wedding Feasts Shocks City
A gang of youths, numbering about a dozen, climbed a fence during General Rucker’s wedding feast and stole over $300 in delicacies from the kitchen and dining area. One arrested, John Reynolds, eighteen, confessed. awaiting a magistrate. The incident disrupted the banquet for about an hour with no guests aware of the theft inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Post and Mall
Pulice
Wilaina
Shendan-Burker
Gen. Rucker
Dennis Mahoney
John Reynolds
Tastice Summerfield
The Sioux Commissioners Report Delayed at Indian Bureau
Telegraphed dispatches recount the Sioux commissioners nearing instrument completion at the Indian bureau. The commissioner of Indian affairs plans no press release, hoping for private negotiations free of outside influence and to avoid public exposure until labor is finished. Additional business notices include East India house failures and liabilities of several firms, while miners seek official sanction to resume work in Witxespagua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wannataran
Indian Bureau
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Ale
Washington
Tilagwapa
Secretaries and Trade Talks From June 17
From Telegraph reports dated June 17 the secretary of war returns from the West Pulut Saturday and a treasurer will be here June 25. The state department reports Portugal has forbidden potato imports from the United States. The board of trades adopts a resolution urging Congress to restore Portage to its former status and favors an early return to specie payments by a vote of thirty eight to twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newnau
Baltimore
Reading Times
de M.gresé
Bing
Shanghai
New York
Europe
California
California Republian
Counier
Zanesville
Ohio
Tetas
Rio Grande
Cortina
Tamaulipas
Gover
Meo
Texas
Rapie
I Coruna
Lerdo de Tejada
United States
Mexico
Aris
Guerns Gartrell
Col Cher
Alice
Georgny
Alchea
States Congress
Capitol
Ube
Georgia
Uliman
Igin
Ad & Dation
Atsto
Gith
England
Department of Vital Statistics
Edward Jarvis
American Medical Association
Massachusetts
Board of Health
Bureau of Yuel Statistics
State Board of Health
Savannah
Regis Jstare
State of
Sal State Board
Anail
Publi Wut Hse
Oftedia of State
Tury
Tony
Tib
Ines
HF Campbell
Boaad
Sunii
Commonwealth
Sir Thomas More
George
Constitution
Boston
Philladelphia Regiment
Grey
Maryland
Charlestonight Infantry
New York Seventh
Land 5Th
State House
Knights Templar
Richmond Commandery
Charlestown
Cour de Lion Commandery
Odd Fellows
Richard Frothingham
W. B. Isaacs
Oxley, Walker
E.C. Anderson, Jr
Georgia Cavalry
Board of Visitors
State University
Atlanta University
Aegist
Macon and Brunswick Railroad
E A. Flewellen
Rman
J. Yi
Career
Arkansas
Kansas
St Louis
Heporta
Lexington
Lafayette
Board of Trades
Congress
Portage
Five Forders Loot Horses at Comfort and Ker Ville
Telegraph reports from June 17 recount that five of Leon's Springs founders robbed horses at Comfort and Ker Ville, Captain Sbone pursued them, a fight left one Tobver dead and ten Lornes captured. A collision between Totawands and H G Blaare dell ruled Totawands to blame, with 50 60 thousand dollars borne by Southern Security. Ancaster factory burned, loss 150000, 200 workers displaced. Salem Jacob's factory burned, loss 30000.
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Memphis Avalanche
James A. Chastame
Ely, Harvey & Richardson
Aums
Chastaine
Georgia
Little Rock
Hot Springs
T. 8
Ely
Hatia
Spendig Tooney
Ba End
Sai
Booker Hill
Conetitut
Galveston
Leon's Springs
Comfort and
Kerville
Sbone
Khemu
Frag
Tobver
Pitbacrarata
Ateamahip
Totawands
Blaaredell
Southern Security Company
Axarter
Ancaster, Katting & Co
Jones-Haneson wedding at Payne's Chapel in 1875
Marriage notice for L. W. Jones and Mollie Hanson at Payne's Chapel on a June evening in 1875 by Rev. T. B. Timmons. Obituary announces Mrs Loul Edmestor formerly of Cincinnati, died in the city on June 17, 1676, with remains taken to Crema nt for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmeston
Loul Edmestor
Cincinnati
Ohio
Balapec
Meur
Baemer
Lane
Raia Premauma
Beok
Eoften
Agrnta
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Daily Constitution
ESS
Owenlalliy
Zowaly
Stata
Atlanta
Prudat Moanda
Sevéhonte Crematarsares
fSostos
Chtexgo
America
Continental Congress
Philadelphus
Bishop Stevens
Philadelphia
Iito
Canada
Stewns
Hugh McCalls
Steele
McNeely
Grierson
Cavalry
Bishop Haven
Wm. B. Allison
Iowa
EB. ‘R Ames
F. W. Palmer
Illinois
Alfred H. Terry
B. A. Abrem Domingo
Missouri
D. Hidthad
Dakota
G P. Beavors
J. R. O'Brien
Joe W. Dwyer
J. J. Hinds
Alabama
Post Office
Hinds
Jeff Davia
Wilson
Henry
Eve
Cort
Quanto
Garreli
Gill
G Prophet
General G
Moudin
Columbus
Jace
W.L. Cash
Killin
Holland Justin
HL. Buoingie
Col
B A. Thoroton
F Bagtey
Matt W Murphy
Memphis
Pamaprrara
Jane Iv
Wood
Batey
Ie Elder
Tstoher and Lynch
Charleston
Quialan
Mobyle
Gib
End
Coolie Tom
Asbonn Eatiers
Chicago
Gea Sheridan
Paira DE Lrnu
Schuylkill Navy
David Roades
Waverly Bost Club
Hartlacker
Sewampka Club
Brooklyn
Roades
Sculla
T. Plascanton
City’ Club
E. Yates
Sara
Yates
Double Sculla
Vesper Boat Club
Vassar Boat Cub
Vesper
TBA
Vassar
Andirie
Quaker City
College Club
Waverly Boat Club
Argonauts Rowing Association
Bergen Point
N. J
Sewanhaka Boat Club
Argonauts
Waverly
Sewana
Fleetwood Park
Batchelor
Trimbie
Mu- Re
Dxnome Park
N. Y
Survivor
Willie Burke
Garriboo
Aloe
Madge
Vinespitta
Youx
Bertay
Length
Joe Corn
Dart‘ Mouth
Bullet
Risk
Galway
Shylock
Dotnibrock
Reatch
The
Minure Association
Pariah
Ana Las
Sita
She Tea ‘and Wilkeeborce Co
Namgts
Beciares
Wasatverox
Gulf and South Atlantic States
Salem
Mass
C. W Jacob
Amg
A. B
Fundis
West
Baker Street
CSED
Ord Templar’s Tall
Thia
Adies’ Memorial Association
Es Meutorial
Rial
Brorler
Prae Ee Oarsles
Geery
Funels -Ait
HUES
Jan Far
Taras
Brytend Canuisa
Kuginal
Arehbiebop
VENTS
Indiana
SSS Ees
Wm. Dugas Trammell
Mayson & Norman i
Comolsta
Middletom Bro & CU
Broad Street
Llidwimo
Milton A. Candler
Assoc
Cnd
Lige Insurance
Connecticut Mutual Life Ee Oe Company
Harfe Ou RD
Coaen N
NEY Assure Taalless BF
Baiseel
Holgers
Volyy-Hollers
Poe
Mpense
Agsaiseae
Officera
Elarhy
Utolkerm
Mauonery
Nehee Oe
Sint Md
Basais
He Sateen
Aed
Avi Raed
Storks
Buoksuver
Ag Abe
Suepil
Batic
Connecticut Lipe Insurance Company
Luditfoh
Wantram
Connecticut Rutual Life 183
Sucthor Morvat Livs
Eaditos
Cox Orange
Lempeny
Aaid
GEO
E Wadsworth
Robert KR. Bren
Gxwkai
Agswt
Bevanssh
A Andon
Vox & Fantourayrsun
Dany Her
Indio
Therad
Dk Fuller
Garr
Mark Woot
Bear
Christane
Bath
Fzwett & Rogers
SM Suare
Ant D
Wilcox
AES ' M & Coben
D. Ooger
I. W. AV
Ian
Tran
Jobe
Manore
Aden
Caea
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