Fragmentary 19th Century News Notes From Indian Campaigns and Politics
Fragmented OCR blends reports on military actions around Little Bighorn and Camp Robison, damages in San Francisco Powdur works, and a series of political caucus results. Mentions Reno case, Cheyenne River message, and indictments in Nebraska. Includes U.S. Senate caucus outcomes in several states and long-term term nominations in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piiheago
Bonis
Dour
Cheyenne River
Bull
Beck
Spriout
Ms. Reno
Little Big Hiden
Coy Fation
Aut
Fisar
San Francisco
Cal
Atthisoh and
Nebaske
Ate’ I‘won
Han
Tone
Kearney
Neb
D. Hichanls
Fort Robitway
Gomanlee
Washington Notes on Chief Joseph and Senate Bill Fortunes
Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce has visited Washington to share views on government treatment. Officials say the bill to pay arrears in penmiing requires 20 million dollars to implement once enacted by the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potin
Tor
Patrick Gal
Norwich
van Valkenburg
Leavitt Troep
Reineshow & Voight
Joseph
Washington
Senate
Obituary Notes From Various Cities
In Baltimore Maryland Elizabeth Noutter died at 119, noted for her extreme sensitivity about her sex and the method in her obituary. New Haven Connecticut Lucy Nichols died at 14. The items reflect mixed obituary notices with brief biographical details.
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Baltimore
Elizabeth Noutter
New Haven
Adres
Lucy Nichols
Blainе Investigation reveals election fears and racial violence
The Teller Committee heard Judge J Vo Herenen and other parish leaders testify that whites and blacks clashed over the party lines in Tennas parish. Witnesses described intimidation, killings, and dooldozers during the election, including threats, shootings, and attempts to influence votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teller Committee
J. Vo Herenen
Tennas Parish
Democratic Committee
Capt. Meek
Pairfax
Hing
Larg Mumibiers
Norwood
Cada
Npat
Landagod
Negeone
Bearegelst
Tam
William A. Lacy
Dt Moncarg
Lominana
Cadihe Pariah
Dietier
Leonard Wan Rox
Léonard
Ter
Mlornes
Greegel
Fran van
Bryant
Tennas Partie
Lawaa Forest
Dunmeraty Ucket
Ua Itepublican
Becaue
Thomas
Ton
Parish
Obeton
Charley Bethel
Neveral
Deen
Potter Committee Evidence in Sherman Inquiry
The Secretary Sherman presented as evidence the siderite of HS Mertinns, a former Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms for the committee, referenced in relation to prior winter events and imputation within the inquiry proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stenger
Sherman
Bt Martins
Torn
Ether
Andavit
Weber
Maddox
Subpena Armstead
Duncan
Tilden
Tilden's Agenta, ‘Kecondly
Feliciana Pariah
Armread
Steward
Feliciana Parish
Armatead
Webor
Matos
Maddux
Maddlox
Duncan St
Riewarl
Stengserowith
Weberta
Evite Castorta
Connate
Otter
Ie Galbken
Col William
Feftan
New York
Galaon
Madnosaire
St. Martin Filer
Ueden
Henri Barrel
Turyge
Delfom
Pope
Rangers
Kelly
Dan
Potter
HS Mertinns
Forty-First Congress debate on debt relief and funding measures
The session details a series of financial measures led by Mr Wood discussing the refunding of national debt, certificates of deposit in aid of funding, and conversion of bonds. The debate covers 3 percent notes, 4 percent bonds, and procedures for exchanging or redeeming holdings, with emphasis on fiscal policy and treasury actions. The report cites legislative arguments, reforms, and the procedural steps toward approving debt financing and refinancing plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibet
Pela
Unite States
New York
Kieringa
Conklin Anatte
Arthur Wi
Civic Erier Gus
Permonal
Partinal
Mayen
Mr Wood
Charman
Waye
Meage
Treasury
Usys
Wood
Secretary of the Treasury
Procoxa Ut
Londa
the & Me
Legislature confronts silver revolutions and state reforms
A January Senate session sees debates on constitutional amendments and the silver dollar restoration amid broad resolutions. The Governor's message is read, committees named, and a contentious plan to maintain canal credit discussed as lawmakers push reforms to taxes, mortgages, labor, and public works. The period closes with adoptions of amended resolutions and instructions to distribute copies to senators and representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wepsrpat
Htato Wan
Congressional Debate on National Debt and Treasury Probes
The House debated bond redemptions and interest for three months, then adjourned as Dorsey pressed a Treasury inquiry into Indian Department appropriations from 1789 to 1870. Windom urged an inquiry into black migration, while Senate considered patent and national debt matters and appoints McDonald Randolph to Teller Committee. Memorials for Prof Joseph Henry marked Friday’s session.
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Transpar
Dorsey
Secretary of the Treasury
National Treasury
Indian Department
Windom
Mourrivan
Bui
Ways and Means
Joseph Henry
Yenate
Sauthbury
McDonald
Randolph
Cletus
Lothelan
Illinois Senate Debates Numerous Bills in Early Session
The session saw proposals to require banks to publish quarterly statements, regulate penitentiary appointees, and expand education funding. Committees expanded with Merritt and Middle added to Corporations, while various acts on toll exemptions, normal schools, and pensions were outlined. Adjournment occurred after lengthy readings and committee referrals.
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Mitnels
Benator Jones
Iswa
Herdman
Jolie
Stie
Elon O
Tueyns Bay
Bexate
Yarjain
Henates Hall
Atatea
Chicago
Lily Uhl
Finn
Howe
Hhanilion
Eferditany
Daette
Peter
Senate
Ennete
Wien
Secretary of Teensapry Addresses Resumption Policy
A dated, formal note from Secretary John Somprmax discusses public debt payments, silver dollar redemption, and the push for currency parity. He outlines plans to exchange silver coins for United States notes, stressing convenience, public benefit, and the aim to maintain trust in the monetary system during resumption. He invites supporters to join in practical execution of the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stoengtel
Treasury
United States
Department
The Battle of Despair Slaughter at Camp ite
An account from the Chicago Inter Ocean recalls a desperate Cheyenne stand at Camp Robinson after Black Hills conflicts. It notes 40 warriors, mostly unarmed, facing 200 to 300 regulars, the plea for survival, and the wider context of broken treaties and government hardship fueling the resistance.
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Campite
Chicago Inter Ocean
Omaha
Black Hills
Indiana
Sitting Ball
Custer
the Hower
Seventh Cavalry
Sitting Bull
Miles
Fort Reno
Keno Ja
North
Interior Department
Black Halls
Fort Rene
Hedihoame Sen
Lye Tittle
Renant
Warners
Camp Robinson
Schurz
Wake over a child blamed for fatal illness outbreak
Albany Evening Journal notes a baffling Deptford outbreak attributed to a wake held by an Irish family over a child’s death. Authorities investigated and linked the spread of disease to the gathering, reflecting on human perception across ages.
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Deptford
England
New York’s Mme Anderson Completes Endurance Walking Feat
The New York based endurance walker Mme Anderson finished 2,700 quarter miles in 27 consecutive quarter hours at Mozart Garden amid growing crowds. Admission rose from 25 cents to 50 cents, then to $1, netting over 2.4 million for the month with about $7,000 to Anderson. She faced rumors and stiff scrutiny, was guarded all day, and finished with a farewell song after a final sprint and exhausted collapse into attendants’ arms.
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Vetterfron
New York
Anderson
Ansterson
Hegana Dee Ik
Marc. Anderson
Brooklyn
Mme. Anderson
Penny
Last Year Crops Report From December Agriculture
The December report from the Department of Agriculture shows corn up from October 1, with total acreage near 61,000,000 acres in 1878 and 50,300,000 in 1877. Oats remain large, barley steady aside from California, and the total 1878 crop exceeds 1877 by about 3.04 million bushels. The report notes heat and drought reducing certain yields and highlights shifts in state production and overall lower potato yields than 1877.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
South Atlantic
Gulf States
Kentucky
Illinois
Missouri
Kanxas
Jay
Ohio River
California
New York
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Kansas
Harge
Atlante
Potomnay River
West
Trans- Mississippi
Atel
Althrite
New England
Texsuy
Pacific States
Kansak
Nebraska
Athantic
Hanging of Two Mollies in Carbon County Jail Tragedy
Sensational account from Alanch Chunk Pennsylvania of the executions of James McDonnell and Charles Sharpe in Carbon County jail. A late reprieve arrived after the trap fell, provoking shock, amid family grief and angry crowds. Officials and witnesses describe the dramatic last moments, the jail bell, and the futile chase for the governor’s order.
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Alanch Chunk
Col
Chicago Tribune
James McDonnell
Charles Shs
Carbon County
Donnell
Sharpe
Tam
McDonnell
Jeln
Daniel
Peter Sharpe
Charles
Father Brace
McDonnells
Rans
McDonnella
Short
Bruce
Choldren
Timi
Aluck
Deod
Eladdren
Orien
Leverytown
Sharpes
Wonamie
Cohn Martin
Western Tien
Philielpha
Harrisburg
Philadelpha Anacon
Martin
Forest coverage varies across Europe with Russia leading
The article notes Europe’s forest cover percent with Russia at 40 and Sweden and Norway around 4 ½. It cites Spain 7 and Great Britain 4, Portugal 4, Germany 26, France 17, Anatria 20, and Holland Belgium similar. Britain Mardi Gras plans on February 24th are mentioned.
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Europe
Russia
Sweden
Rome
Norway
Germany
France
Spain
Holland
Belgium
Portugal
Great Britain
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Weer Ees
Imate
Iclpal
Rene
Beatin Regnre
Eran & Saucer
Ie & Us
Falleer
Pranafest, Hy
Ftadicte
Evan Kd
Vabed
Vince
Boasie
Ben
George G.ekam
Bonate
James Hhioldalene
H.platt
MeBargum
Benaoe
Connecticut
Mi Oglesby
John A. Logan
KJ Oglesby
Neears
F. W. Keyes
Matt Carpenter
T O. Hows
Saiator
Washington Notes
Blaine
New Orleana
Newraun
St. Mary's Pariah
Wow McNead
Adda
Solitier
Culelania
Nega Lipen
Anna Patty
Fairfias
Megan
Catalents
Greerittie
Mensler Logi Birr
Eititlan
Trhouyy
Mr Hotler
Teenael Mangas
Bedi
Begs
Ileunoeis
Fripay
Hedyen
Enantio Wit Wader
Gore Ing
Ourtaly Uiiven
Morelatian
Con Kren
Senate War
Shute
Polteengen
Dublin
Grav Ornen
Thepindal Report
Mathis
Paibhe
Hobie
Saatthy
Josesarn
Penitent
Prias
Punetics
Corarettiter Ag
Hedda
Uae
Mariela
Jenried
Jia
Mhinehann Mendes
Stat Board of Heath
Hebden
Breib
Betty
Armani
Wentworth
Risdra Corbis
Erttem
Terese
Poy
Winoitand
Michigan Canal
Tate
Mississippi River
Shertinn
Albany Evening Journal
Canada
Dan Barlow & Coos Serenntile
Sud
Middle States
Hanntaneres
Tondenbush
Henge
Jonas Fo Fantrank
Bixmarck
George
Bismarck
Materfamilias
Peer E
Boston Journal of Commerce
Harrison and
State Streets
Chicago Times
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