Grant's Health Deteriorates Amid Slow Recovery Rules
A long summary notes Gen. Ulysses S Grant's worsening condition with relapses and cautious optimism from physicians. Reports detail daily fluctuations, prayers, and family at the bedside as the general endures with stoic resolve, while doctors debate prognosis and possible improvements.
The Canadian Uprising in the Northwest War Path
The piece traces the Red River rebellion origins in Manitoba 1869 70 and the Saskatchewan uprising led by Louis Riel amid land disputes surveys and half breed rights. It details provisional governments battles at Duck Lake Carlton and Battleford and the government response including troops police and fort actions.
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Doctors Split on Cancer Surgery for Grant Case
New York physicians debate whether removing cancer would aid General Grant, two arguing against any operation given his weak state and advanced spread, while others consider earlier surgery. The piece notes differing views among Pancoast Barker and Darker, and cites Dr. English's advocacy for relief, not cure. Grant’s finances and housing woes are also touched.
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Conflict in Manitoba Sparks Major Uprising Led by Riel
Telegram from Fort Carlton dated March 7 describes Crozier's party of 10 clashing with about 100 rebels at Duck Lake near Beardy's Reserve. Casualties include 10 civilians and 2 policemen killed, multiple wounded among civilians and police, with unknown rebel toll. Detachments reinforced to the Northwest. The piece also notes grievances of half-breeds in St Laurent over land grants and homestead rights tied to Manitoba Act provisions.
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Fort Carlton Burned and Duck Lake Battle Reported
Winnipeg dispatches say Fort Carlton burned on the 21st and Prince Albert gains 250 police for defense. Duck Lake engagement details reveal rebels suffered heavy losses after a dusk battle with fifty or more casualties on the rebels and police and volunteers in a force of seventy five.
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Weather Lifts Trade but No Major Improvement Seen
The milder weather has favored overall trade. Special telegrams support the trend but record no material improvement yet.
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Presidential nominations for envoys and consuls listed
The president announced nominations for Envoys Extraordinary and Ministers Plenipotentiary to Japan Chile and Peru, consuls to Liverpool and Hamburg, a postmaster in New York, a commissioner of agriculture, collectors and internal revenue officers in several districts, and a naval officer in New Orleans.
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France votes Tonquin credit partial and orders Tonquin reinforcements
The French Chamber unanimously approves an initial 10,000,000 installment of the 40,000,000 Tonquin credit and delays the remaining 30,000,000 until a new ministry is formed. De L Isle requests immediate reinforcements, eight thousand men have been ordered, transport delays expected, and private steamers may be chartered after the new cabinet forms.
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Kansas woman seeks postmaster job citing temperance vote
A Kansas woman writes to the post office seeking appointment as postmaster in a town. She cites prohibitionist views as a factor in the president’s election and notes she is thirty, does not wear short hair or bloomers, is not a leader in women’s rights, though she believes in equal rights for women.
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Garfield linked society invites Donnelly for cipher history lecture
The Washington Historical society invites Ignatius Donnelly to address in Miss Ransom's studio on the cipher history embedded in Shakespeare's plays, highlighting Garfield's association and the society's cultured circle.
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Minnesota at New Orleans Fair Highlights State Resources
Gen Baker praises Minnesota's growth from wheat to diversified farming, flour milling dominance, dairy strength with prizes, lumber and mineral wealth, and manufacturing power. He notes Lake Superior iron, copper, and stone resources, fruit and sugar prospects, and ongoing colonization efforts while detailing recent local incidents and civic notices.
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Speaking of your American girl abroad
A Canadian party notes the American girl travels well in social scenes. At a Hamilton Ont ball a Chicago bound debutante causes amusement among English officers. A Guards captain is teased to be introduced, and she retorts by asking to trot the officer back.
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Captain Thomas Sharp Wounded in Accident at Fort Totten
A telegram from Fort Totten reports Captain Thomas Sharp of the Seventeenth Infantry was wounded by a pistol shot through the neck but is doing well. Initial note of intent proved accidental. he is under best care and hopes are high for a swift recovery and return to duty.
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