Beaver Argus reports 1867 political shifts and new paper plan
The Beaver Argus from Beaver, Pennsylvania, November 26, 1887, notes mixed views on Democrats and conservatives in Washington, a Kansas election defeat for Negro suffrage supporters, and a likely pro Confederate stance. It discusses the Senate and House party balances, announces a Harrisburg publication The State Guard with editors Douglison, Forney, and Kauffman, and ponders Democratic identity and unity despite principles.
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State Guard
Harrisburg
Donglison
Forney
Wien
Gna ‘Kauffman
Nalista
Barnes Odell libel suit verdict vindicates captain
The Barnes Odell libel case ended with Captain Barnes found guilty on all counts and fined two hundred dollars while jailed two months. The trial exposed editorials and affidavits surrounding accusations of theft and abuse, and Barnes was portrayed as cleared of misconduct. The jury, diverse in politics, supported Barnes’s character before voters.
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Barnes-Odell
Barnes
Republican Party
Trax
Apt. Barnes
Capt. B
Odell
Esqra
Fetterman
Hices
Esqrs
B. Wilson
E. B. Daugherty
Capt.b
Commonwealth
Lemuel Edgar
Barnea
Tye
Cter
Transfer of Russian America to the United States at Sitka
Captain Pestréchoff officially transfers and delivers Russian America to the United States as the Russian flag is lowered. General Rousseau accepts on behalf of the U S Government. Princess Makesatoff and other witnesses mourn as the U S flag rises over Sitka. The ceremony ends with multiple American flags visible in the former Russian capital in Sitka.
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United States
Pestrechoff
Russifan Govern‘ment
Rosseau
New York
P. AL
Chas. O. Wood
Indiana
Oseipen
Resscn
Pestréchoff
General Rousseau
Russia
Russian America
Rousseau
Gov
Makesatoff
Jeff C. Davis
Capt
Kuskal
Indies
Princess Makesatoff
Gen.Davis
Major Wood
Conda Spee
Orenoon
Sitka
Seetie ‘ Saab
New, York
Taomatalaos
Kodiac
Honolulu
San Francisco
New Engand States
Pacific
China
East
Atlantic
New England
Edward M. McCoor
Seward
Geology debate touches deep time and ice ages
Be present in Beaver Falls November 16 1967 for a debate on geological ages. The speaker argues against extending earth and human antiquity to millions of years, citing Lyell and varied coast uprisings, while citing Cenozoic and Mesolithic events and modern coastal changes as evidence for shorter timelines.
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Mr. Odell
Sire
Lyell
Odell
Agistay
Sir Charles Lyell
Hoy
Senen
Nineveh
Tyre
Greenland
Iceland
Babylon
Thebes
Pompeii
Herculaneuth
Regan
Sir Francis Drake
Albemarle Sound
Roanoke Inlet
American
Atlantic
Pacific
South America
Evan Hopkins
Rio Santa Cruz
Cordileras
Tianothier
Rio Negro
Patagonia
Poozznoli
Naples
San Felippo
Amiens
Euphrates
Central Asia
Hoe
Beaver Falls
Democratic paper calls Lincoln a coward and Sheridan a liar
The La Crosse Democrat claims national Democratic leadership and quotes editorials praising Lincoln while denouncing Lincoln’s widow as well as Sheridan. It attacks Republicans and cites the paper’s large Western circulation to illustrate Democratic views and sentiments.
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la Crosse
Wis
Walladingham
West
Lincoln
Baltimore
White House
Booth
Phil Sheridan
Bui
Richmond
Buell Confronts Johnson at Breakfast in New Drama
An account describes General Buell entering a dining hall to confront Governor Johnson during breakfast. Buell's presence and glare elicit a tense moment as Johnson, usually stoic, shows a cowed reaction before resuming his meal.
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Cincinnati
A. Johnson
Tennessee
Andrew
Stanton
Sheridan
Rickies
Gen. Grant
Pepe Grep
Idan
Thomas
Conanese
Tennesse
Chase
Vernor Mneshce
Carlo
Andre
Gen
Buell
Wincinnatta
Johnson
Burnet House
Hiloh
Andrew Johnson
Walters
Toofeo
Johnsonjatrill
Gen. Buell
Davis Disguised in Woman’s Garb During Rebel Capture
Major General J H Wilson’s report recounts Davis and two women leaving a rebel camp tent in female attire. Dickinson and Munger identified Davis when the party halted near the woods. Descriptions include a black mantle, a water proof cloak, a shawl and a tin pail, confirming the disguise and attempt to avoid recapture.
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Secession
J. H. Wilson
Davis
4Th Michigan
J.G. Dickinson
Munger
Sliss Howell
Friends of
Dickinson
Dresed
Q. W. Lawton
4Th Michigan Cavalry
Atlantic Monthly
Colonel Pritchard
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Promygron
Beaver, Pa
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Wowan
Kansas
Buffrage
Fate
Senate
House
South
Thatl
Col.Forbey
New York, Tribune
Col. Forney
Washington
D.C
Philadelphia
Grant
Atlanta
Georgia
General Grant
Bow’ Jong
Jean
State Department
Ladies OF Beav Ieee
Beaver County
Srotuy
J. H. Benge
Third Street
Pevn's
Hiss
Pittaborch
Aleo
Tyler
Aba
Tory
Holypay
Mulheimws
Bridge’ St., Bridgewater
Bridge St
Bridgewater
Thali
Rereice G
Merrick
B. Mulheim
F. A. Merrick
Ki. Buckley
Keystone Stove
New Brighton
Merrick & CO
Novil'si
Michael Norton
Vth
Navy
Semmes
Alabama
Ank
Benjamin
Geo. N. Saunders
Solomon Kohnstamm
Treasury
John Morrissey
Ben. Wood
Interior
James. Buchannan
Department of State
Lafayette C. Baker
Anthony J. Bleecker
Annally
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Potomac
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