Fractured War News And Local Disasters Across 19th Century Frontiers
Reports describe Balkan and Spanish theater turmoil with insurgent leaders retreating toward new alliances. Fire disasters in New York and Massachusetts kill and injure dozens as hospitals and banks face crises, while financiers arrange bonds to fund specie resumption. Prominent figures like Tweed die as politics shift and law enforcement confronts cattle thefts and rail disruptions across the western states.
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Pat Ad . R.Y
C. Ford
Breubep County
Hornellaville
Cambridge
Mass
Lees
Seavey & Co
Magachasstts
Leman Kiouz
Gman Elons Dy Co
Broome Siest
New York
Hiram Weeks
Johnsbury
Angier Chace
Union Mills
Fail River
Masa
Secretary of the Treasury
Iste
Bomda
Wdiam MM Tweed
Tammany Ring
Douglaas
Barend
Cincy
Togels
Teed
Des Moines Convention Nominates State Officials
At the Greenback National State Convention in Des Moines on the 10th inst there was a slate of nominations including Secretary of State L. Devlin Auditor S. V. Sauearinger Register of the State Land Office M. Farrington Attorney General C. O. Jackson Supreme Court Judge Frank Downloy and L. Conkrite nominated for Treasurer S. M. Etter the present incumbent was expected to retain the post.
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Nerll Roeder
Des Moines
Nomipeter Foket
Blate
I. T . M. L. Devlin
Sauearinger
The
State Land Office
M. Farrington
H. Jackson
Supreme Seth de 0 Sau Sek Ate Bupreme
Frank Downloy Bap
I Tore Holon
E. L. Conkrite
Bist. Treaurer
M. Etter
Baste
President Hayes grants new court martial review action
An extraordinary session reports that a board of generals and officers will reexamine Porter’s court martial. Gen Sherman orders renewed evidence submission as Gen Schofield and Gen Terry, Col Getty, Maj Gardner constitute the board.
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Porter
Schofield
Terry
Col Getty
Maj Gardner
Miscellaneous Gleanings From North American Markets
Visible supply of corn and other grains in the United States and Canada is listed, with figures for bushels of corn and rye. A Canada–origin import proposal was defeated in the noted session. Intelligence from Mexico City reports a drought recognized by a painted blazon poster.
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States
Canada
Mexico
Controversies and bills dominate morpat April sessions
Debates on military retirements and public works mix with tariff and treasury measures. Senate and House move to fund mint repairs, regulate railroads, and authorize federal payments while partisan contests center on key figures like Butler and Co. in shaping policy and appointments.
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Morpat
April
Sivars
Mr. Ferry
Mer. Matthews
Hs . Ee
Dorey
Topeka
Raw
Allon
Ken Butler
Ham Co
Wiekd
Omnidea
Wie Wee Ss Fullowa (Karine W Field
James Hhicda
Springer
John H Trent
Mr Lark
Wisscurt
Waa
James Abjelds
Detgedier
Utted States Army
Mires
Randolph
Waitin
Pennsylvania
O'Nill
Junes
Cotefbio
Acklin Blount
Torsnat
Senate
Morriller
Nee Cricane
Uainn Pacifico
Central Pacifi
Barckner
Wright
Wood
Wes
7Aoe Aitte
Weparaway
Mathrwa
Ube
Royt
John W Thayer
Rovernor
Wyoming
Hest
Benate
Toner
Sterney
United States
Fuller
Tarner
Taunspay
Dennis
Howes
Honss
Union
Tragedy and Contested Seats Dominate 19th Century News
A chilling Fogarty murder case from Australia unfolds as Abbie Fogarty kills his wife and injures himself with burns and acid while a bloodied kitchen scene and a note signed a broken-hearted man emerge. Separate reports detail contested congressional elections across states, with several cases resolved in favor of Democratic contestants.
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Oh Hinde
Rai
Abie Sizpot
Fogarty
Aatisfyin Bieettie
Eden Mier
Snd
Chicago
Thaddeus Stevens Letter After Johnson’s Impeachment
A dated letter from Thaddeus Stevens written the day after Andrew Johnson’s impeachment criticizes the House action. It reports on chairman changes and internal conflicts with Kingham, Boatwall, and Pillars Heatwell, who resigns and nominates Bingham, while urging publication without naming the author.
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Thaddeus Stevens
Andrew Johnson
Ny Reesenewr
Job
Engham
Ohio
Boatwall
Kingham
Heatwell
Poor Devi
Bingham
Taaporya
Kidnapped Sailors and Slavery Rumors Stir Pacific News
A derailed report from Secretary of the Navy on a voyage to the South Pacific cites Americans allegedly forcing Chinese workers into labor contracts on Pacific islands. The tale mentions abductions into slavery, a wreck and voyages to Handwich islands, with inconsistencies noted by the U S Consul.
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Southern 7
Cuba
Congressmano Jrunard
Secretary of the Navy
South Pacific
Atellon
Handwich Islands
Pacific Island
United States
Taxing National Banks A Cincinnati Enquirer summary of 1876 tax cases
The report covers Judge Baxter of the 8 Gees Court allowing a 40 percent tax payment on bank shares to settle for 1876 and stay ongoing collection of the remainder. It also lists Supreme Court decisions on transportation costs for government use, Charleston bond interest, and state actions affecting municipal promises.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Baxter
8 Gees Court
Toledo
United States Supreme Court
United States
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Court of Clums
Supreme Court of
South Carolina
Maller Wnd Hunt
Wade Rebuked For Swearing In Crowd Speech
The crowd confronts Ben Wade over profanity and he defends true swearing as honest. He condemns cowardly euphemisms like darn it and demn it, arguing genuine oaths reflect inner truth and that those who mask words are dishonest. The Detroit News notes his performance and point.
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Ben Wade
Ben
Detroit News
Alluvial Deposit at Burlington Hawk Aye
An unnamed passenger recalls a curious scene on a Burlington Hawk journey. The dialogue hints at color clues and a moment of disbelief before one man concedes with a grimy face and a terse acknowledgment of alluvial evidence.
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Iowa Central
Perry Oread
Saul
Burlington
Edison Early Life and Inventions Revealed in Biographical Sketch
The article narrates Thomas Edison as a self made inventor who left school early, sold newspapers on trains, and pioneered telegraphy. It highlights his youthful curiosity, persistent experiments, and rapid rise to prominence with early inventions and prolific output.
Chicago Failures and Insolvency Trends 1877–78
A comparative table from Tap pan McKillop shows March 1877 and March 1878 Chicago failures. It notes the current business situation is improved over last year, while Eastern papers warn of larger insolvencies ahead. The Dutch Postal Annual traces sealing wax use in letters from medieval to early modern times.
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Chicago
Tappan, McKillop & Co
New York Faily Aulfetin
Chicaga Tribune
Degnes
Garssas de Orta
Frederick Conot
England
Eer Ae
Vague Scene Recalled From Disturbing Incident
A fragment recalls an alarming event as a mother reacts while a dangerous situation escalates and a figure is harmed. The text suggests a destructive act and a site of heat or flame, with distress and danger implied throughout.
Weights and Measures and the Metric System Proposal
The i Journal notes twelve years of slow metric adoption arguing the fault lies in terms rather than system flaws. It discusses meter based standards and a gram derived from water, then outlines Stephens substitute tables with simple terms and conversions.
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I Journal
Equator
Congress
Stephens
Extraordinary Accident Highlights Mrs Seeley’s Amputation
An elderly woman slipped on a ladder while reaching a nest at a Perry Street Central Avenue yard. Her wedding ring snagged a nail and severed a finger. doctors later amputated the remainder. The second item describes Henry A Erb’s family, isolated at home after his abrupt departure and a claimed spiritual command to fast. Police intervened after neighbors grew suspicious.
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George Sweeley
Perry Street
Central Avenue
Henry A Erb
Lancaster
Erb
Christian diffusion debated by Prof A Jem compares world facts
A Rochester ticket agent advertises a discussion on Christianity’s reach. The talk cites global population and land area under Christian governance, noting nearly half the people and two thirds of the earth’s area. Also referenced are biblical citations and a call to awaken church music.
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A Jem
Thea H
Ueb
Brstian
Fragmented OCR Note on Numerical Sequences
A damaged OCR fragment mentions fourteen direct alge(bra) of giving oe a ont t 178 T41 edpi 41 pert ogee o ade p 415 different.
The Disposition of John Wilkes Booths Remains
An early report debunks sensational theories about the fate of John Wilkes Booth. The remains were deposited in the Arsenal and later sent to Booth’s relatives, with a Baltimore coffin revealing bone fragments and a gold-inlaid tooth as key identifying marks confirming the actor’s burial in government custody.
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Washington
New Orleans
Lincoln
de Tra Ford
Booth
Arsenal
Johnson
Friends of
Baltimore
John Weaver
J Wilkes Hols
Tiina
Aleep
Illingis Itemm and State News Roundup
Local notes report scarce gambling houses in Satis county and large tobacco plans for the season. Illinois items cover prison population, church contributions, state turnfest in Bloomington, Monmouth College expulsions, bee-keepers event in Burlington, and state sportsmen plans. Court cases involve Mt Vernon Bank and Adams Express, with missing canal contract details and a lethal incident at a Lebanon college.
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Jotzer
Satis County
The
Knights of 1876
State Honas
Springfield
Cook County
Quincy
Curiaco
Macchrasiepinny
Lacon Home Journal
Bloomington
Turner
Strendstwice
Monmouth College
Bocisty
Burlington
Iowa
Mois State Sportsmen's Association
Qmuocy
Soccord
United States Circuit Court
Mt Vernon National Bank
Adams Express Company
Express Company
St. Loma
Joan Longman
Chicago
Tax Commission
State House
Charles Hitchcork
H. Miner
General Grant Reaches Gallipoli for Turkish Audience
An exhausted General Grant arrives in Turkey accompanied by his wife and youngest son. The Sultan conveys regret that current Turkey conditions prevent a formal review of troops or palace honors. A private audience follows with no ceremony, and the Sultan gifts an Arab horse as a keepsake while a dinner with officials is hosted at the war office.
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Gallipoli
Audes de Camp
Turkey
United Brats
Es Palace
Amanca
War Office
Mehemet Ali Pasha
Constantinople
London Times
Placer Mining Revival Eyes California Prospecting Surge
The article notes a likely revival of placer mining in California this season with 10 000 idle San Francisco men seeking work. Heavy mountain rains open new guiches and draw unemployed laborers to mining sites where they can earn up to five dollars a day, a sum once scorned in better times.
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Oslfornia
San Francisco
Three Centenarians At The Polls Reported In Savannah News
A garbled clipping notes three residents near 100 years old heading to poll stations. The fragment mentions voting and a questioned turnout as an unnamed local observer comments on the scene. The text references Savannah Georgia news coverage.
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Ares Gorges
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