Fragmented 19th Century Notes From A Turbulent Era
A garbled Buffalo Courier excerpt mentions Governor Pacheco of Gasua, rumors of political races in Kentucky, and claims about Prime Ministers and coal production in Prussia. It references railroad routes from Big Tunnel to Virginia and Tennessee road, James B. Beck’s senatorial bid, and Colorado’s evolving political landscape. The piece also notes a planned constitutional convention in Colorado with a July ratification vote and Colorado dubbed The Centennial State.
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Big Tunnel
Virginia and
Tennessee
Montgomery White Sulphur Springs
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James B. Beck
United States
Kentucky
Leal
Stevenscu Ha
Ghadstone
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Prussia
England
Colorado
Alout
Gulf States
Falls
Three Murders Tried and Sentenced in Georgia Court
The Georgia superior court recently tried three men for two murders, convicting and sentencing them within two days. Judge Hoykins spoke of the extraordinary swift administration of justice for two brutal murders, noting that two defendants were colored men assigned counsel and that verdicts reflected a deliberate plan to murder. The case details describe Stafford and Purifoy allegedly planning to kill Casey, with one assaulting him to skull fracture, and Orange’s case involving jealousy and an ax attack on a lover. The piece also digresses into commentary on税 and revenue cases, railing at abuses and corruption in the federal revenue service and a looming crackdown on “great men” who manipulated the system.
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Georgia
Hoykins
Stafford
Cols. Hil and Spencer
Orange
Misrs
Winn and Wes
Ogee
Casey
Pat Congress
Spurita
Dave Leen
Malta
McDonald
St Louw
Spheitor Wilson
Bristow
Atlanta
Revenue Department
Imeasury Department
Sphynx
Bullysio
Supreme Court
McCubbin
Tot
Samuel Hastings
Morgan
Tie Cooke
Oscoubbin
Gletower Ecourl
New Orleans
WG Austio
Catherine Bull
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Hastings
Cubbin
Unawa Bng
McCabbin
Drusgrat
Continent
England
Hiantings
Talubala
Mexco
Lake
Tezcoco
Thes Plate
Cortes
Baring
Mexico
Senara
Bagandon
Senor Ewan
Benor Barron
Prest
Butler
Mesars Barron
Escandon
Businesy
Uoder
Senors Barron
Tacubaya
Inman Swan Co and aid for southern interests
The Tele graph and Messenger notes Inman Swan Co of New York as wealthy merchants ready to aid southern friends. It mentions Lawton Willingham Co, a centennial plan for Bunker Hill with large funds and crowds, and reports on financial and political matters including Jay Gould's capital ventures and reconstruction optimism in the South.
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Telegraph and Messenger
Messrs. Inman, Swan & Co
New York
Xa Iwe
Lawton, Willingham & Co
Yuah
Acon Faegraph
New York Graphics
Wall Sueet
Jay Gould
Hin Ubu
Union Pacific Mail
Atlantic and Pacific Télegraph
Chicago
Northwest
Lakeshore
Erie
Debates and Tickets at the Georgia Railroad Convention
The May 13 1875 convention in Augusta elected John P King as president, reappointed the old board with Geo McRae as superintendent, and endorsed the Yellowhing ticket for rail director. The event drew large crowds, with active discussion on road management and succession planning for future leadership.
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Begreia
C. H. Paintsy
P. King
Jousey
J. W. Davies
L. M. Hin
Joalsh Bibley
Brovens -Thorndy
Jackedn
Fas
B. Hamilton
M. F. Stovall
D.E. Fuller
Avanst4
E. W. Cote
John P. King
Joby H. James
Burney
Cole
Geo. McRae
Avowsra
Jain P. King
The
Georgia Railroad
C. H Phiningy
King
Gen. MacRae
Rome
Four Die In Liberty County Texas Affray At Moses Bluff
From the Galveston News comes word of a fatal affray at Moses Bluff Liberty County Texas on a recent Saturday. Four men including Capt Fortier and Rudolph Gillard died or were severely wounded after a dispute with Areno Lacour and his two sons Joseph and Archie. Fortier and a brother were wounded. Gillard escaped. A mob of 30 or 40 armed men overran a hotel and killed the two Fortier brothers and Gillard. The three prisoners were kept under guard in Srutley’s Hotel. Fortier, once police captain, was connected to New Orleans. his store burned, and he spoke of hardship supporting a large family.
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coMmg Nts
Fredga Draekaté
Wm. Gardepe
Connors
Lideck
Gardepe
John Crane Cosmors
Heseck
Jas. Michell
Connor
Hereck
Bipa
Sora
Venino
Berick
Orange Village
Henry Connors
Crane
Conners
William Gargepe
James Mitchell
Heeck
Whicky
Guilihan
New Orleans
Picayune
Galveston News
Moses Bluff
Liberty County
Texas
Saturda Instwo Brothers
Fortier
Rudolph Gillard
Areno Lacour
Joseph
Archie
Lacour
Gillard
Shay
Ferner
Gillant
Liberty
Walveston News
Aceu Tacour
Cor Terpany
Auppeach
EC F Portier
Pacanier Atnion
Metropolitan Police
Sieence
The
Thie City
Aod
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New Osleane
Hal
Fifth Avenue
Fifty-Fifth Street
Audiorium
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Joe Cure
Lauren
Aleo & Trustees
Funder
Terge
James Fraser
St. EL. Stuart
John A Stewart Starvey Flak
Robert Boner
Mosca Gidwin
Honoseraloce
Telegraph Dispatches on Breckenridge and Senate Bill
A telegraph report to The Constitution notes General Breckenridge at 0 o clock maintains engagements. Subsequent messages reference a bill passed by the Senate, with dates May 15 and May 18, detailing elevated salizund measures and related actions.
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Loxvon
London Post
Germany
France
Wea Ee
Sherf
Wasmeron
General Breckenridge
Aman
B. E
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Gasua
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Ohio
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Pittsburg
William Boros
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Georgia Railroad Convention
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Marine Hospital
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Fauquier County
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Thisteenth Street
City Hotel
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Wasntxeter
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MALLS
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Mr. Foster
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JeRorsop Davin
Ieee Os
Eclipse ” Cotton Gin
Virginia
Arkansas
Florida
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Pipta
Rc Sawyer
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Cable
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Executive Department
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Camden Canal
James M. Mill
Whitefield County
Cowets County
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Mayaon
Atlante
Toe State Agricultural Artery
Cole Secretecy
Taman, Swann & Co., Cotton Factors Aed
Savannah
Galway
Nancy's Creek Bridge
Old Roswell Road
Mey
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Eymund
Daniel Pittman
Fultoe County
G W. Adair
Captain Camp
Wret Ead
Weat End
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