remarkable mixed convention of colored delegates discusses labor rights
Special Cincinnati Gazette report from Wasuiseron details a December gathering of 230 African American delegates in Philadelphia focusing on regeneration and Reconstruction. The convention formed a National Labor Union, proposed land reforms, and sought federal aid to aid freedpeople.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Maryland
Lumbia
Texas
Kentucky
Newark Newa
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michi
California
Pep
Avery
West Virginia
South
Douglass
Purvis
Garnett
Remond
Wells Brown
Pennington
Gloucester
Langable Rs
Ston
Wright
Capt
Osnare
Uni__ ty
Florida
Congress
Col. Hamilton
SSA
New Orleans
Mr. Raier
Minces
Virginia
Enere
Delaware
New York
Weee Day
Wilmington
Mensrd
Geo. T. Downing
Reedmen’s Savings Bank
Vashon
C. M. Hama
M.C
Charles H. Porter
M. C
Simon Corley
R. Wolf
W. Dee Ninestngn
Crispins
Mass
State Labor Party Committee
Charles H. McLain
Plasterers’ International Union
Massachusetts
North Carolina
Labor Congress
Philadelphia
Teast
Mackey
Souris South
National Labor Union
the ‘Bureau Labor
Taxes and City Expenditure Debate in Cincinnati
A letter to the editor questions tax burdens and the city’s large expenditures. It cites a Commercial claim of public plunderers and argues a quarter to a third of taxes support jail housing and related operations, noting fresh recruits and extensive daily labor without direct revenue to the treasury.
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Diaganati Gazette
Cincinnati
Ne Pocoes
Nishpovat
Vnery
Railroads Center North Vernon Links Wide Network
From North Vernon Indiana the writer notes the extensive railroad network that connects the town to Cincinnati Louisville and Terre Haute. The piece highlights the State Road historic line and the Ohio and Mississippi connections while praising rail growth and regional accessibility.
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Cincinnati Gazette
North Vernox, Inc
North Vernon
Harrison
Ohio & Mississippi
Bieton
Louisville
Greensburg
Boule Vile
Terre Haute
Ernon
Dayton
Newro
Cincinnati
Internal party rift over Cam back bid for Senate fate
A damaged political column argues over whether Cam back should be nominated for United States Senator. It notes Indiana politicians split on Cam back, with past opposition softened by public sympathy, and warns that nominating him could fracture the party and cost the ticket. The Lieutenant Governor and allies reportedly strive to unite the party, but success is uncertain.
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Freedmen's Bureau
Congress
South
Powell
We Phillips
Freedom
Prion
Poltiticad
Nk Party
Arirelonmnee
Camback
United States
Ceeeay
Indiana
Bohaal Cambe
Ppc
Nana
Oxserry
The
Cincinnati Gazette
Lawrencesunc
Inpv
Will Cumback
Schuyler Colfax
Morton
Miles
Miles Received Fiie Legislature 2 One Mae For Unies Aeetseree
Battle over Asylum Superintendent post surfaces in political clash
The debate centers on appointing the Superintendent of the Lunatic Asylum by a board chosen with gubernatorial approval, challenging the current system. Dr. Chipley faces removal allegations tied to partisanship, while supporters cite civil liberty and Unionist integrity amid broader railroad charter discussions for the Cincinnati Southern line.
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Beona
Price
Tony
Sintendentern Lunatic Asylum
Tennant
R. W. S. Chipley
Dr. Chipley
Rene
Msipley
Airheava
Board O Poma
Ieeer
T. Price
Cincinnati Enquirer
Frankfort
Democratic Party
South
Cincinnati Southern Railroad
Cincinnati & Southern
Louisville
Cobobanes
Ding Co
Senate
Old House
Imarm
Cincinnati Southern Road
Indiana politics and railroad notices in 1869 Gazette
Letters from Lawrenceburg discuss Will Cumback and party unity ahead of the February convention. Rail news covers Blue Edge, Omaha & Southwestern, Stillwater Valley lines, Northern Pacific plans, Nashville & Chattanooga freight, and consolidation rumors among Michigan, Ohio, and Virginia lines with earnings and expansion notes.
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Minneapolis (Minn.) Tribune
New York
Northern Pacific Railroad
Windom
Nashville Union
Nashville & Chattanooga
Air Line
Green Line
Norfolk
Akron Beacon
Cleveland, Mount Vernon & Delaware Railroad
G. A. Jones
John D. Thompson
Joseph 8. Davis
John N. Lewis
Akron
Mount Vernon
Millersburg
The
Detroit Tribune
Holly, Wayne & Monroe
Flint
Pere Marquette
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Company
Holly & Monroe
Pere Marquette Corporation
Holly South
Southern
East Saginaw
Atlantic Seaboard
Richmond Whig
Richmond - Danville
Danville
York River
Fredricksburg
Georgia
Charlotte
N.C
Atlanta
Danville Road
Richmond
Greensboro
North Carolina
Piedmont
Norfolk & Great Western Road
Virginia
Clarke's Appointment as Supervisor of Internal Affairs Discussed
Hon Reeder W Clarke writes to the editor defending national finances and currency opinions. He supports the general public view while opposing HB. B in arguing against the appointment of Mr Clarke as Supervisor of Internal affairs.
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Reeder W. Clarke
Ae Peete
Clarke
Willson Nominated for Clerk of the Ohio Senate
W W. Lumscs of Ravenna Ohio writes to the Cincinnati Gasette endorsing Gen W T Willson for Clerk of the Ohio Senate at the next legislative session. He praises Willson as qualified, honest, and capable, noting his wartime service from captain to brigadier general and his months as a prisoner of war, asking Ohio's representatives to honor the gallant soldier.
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Senate
Cincinnati Gasette
W. T. Willson
Ravenna
Ohio
O. W.L
Ohio Senate
State of
Lumscs
Des Moines Sidewalks and State News Mix in 19th Century Dispatch
Des Moines reports twenty two miles of sidewalk while Janesville considers forming a New England Society. Fort Scott lies sixty hours from Cincinnati and twenty four from St Louis. Iowa towns discuss mayors paid in insult rather than money as Rev Graves awakens Austin. The Leader lists La Crosse building stats and 577000 dollars in annual expenditure.
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Des Moines
Janesville
Fort Scott
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Iowa
St. Paul
Wisconsin
M. E. Church
Wim. Lancé
Blackberry
Kane County
Illinois
Finn Congregational Church
Detroit
Hills
Land Department
The
Kansas Pacific Railway
St. Paul &Pacific Railroad Company
Fort Scott Monitor
Missouri River & Gulf Railroad Company
Alex. McFarnapd
Illinois State Hospital For the Insane
Jacksonville
Board of Trustees
San Francisco
Martin County Herald
Dubois
Greencastle
Joseph Davis
Cloverdale Township
Wiliam Lucas
William Derwent
Memphis
Clark County
Lafayette Journal
Lafayette, Muncie
Lafayette, Chicago & Great Western Road
Frost
Fowler
Marion County
Allen
Vanderburg
Wayne
Vigo
Allen County
Various Global 19th Century News Snippets
A wide sampling covers conscription rates in Poland, divorce laws in Chicago, Irish tenant rights, Prussia reconciliation stats, Caliph Haroun history, Sebastopol ship lifting, Russian foreign policy shifts, French literary moves, British trade, Shanghai merchants, diamond appraisal, dense London fog, St Gothard monks aiding travelers, London ladies lectures, African slave trade, smallpox remedies, Mahomet birthday rites in Cairo, British army bedding costs, a court boxing anecdote, and harsh punishment for thieves in Russia.
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Poland
Chicago
Taylor
Ireland
Prussia
Jerusalem
Caliph Haroan
Caliph
Rashid
Indiana Annexation Debate and Rail Talks Highlight a Busy Era
Indiana counties face tax shifts and growth as Vigo and Marion counties show rising taxables in 1844 to 1869. With railroad expansion plans like the Evansville Terre Haute and Bloomington line, local leaders push new capacity and funding while civic incidents and a major church project in St Paul E Church progress with substantial pledges.
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Indianapolis
A. P. Schenck
Switzerland County
Vigo County
Washington County
Terre Haute Journal
Morgan
Isses
Jon Petrie
Earrison County
Brother Albany
St. Louis Air Line
Corydon Republican
Sexre Haute
Evansville, Terre Haute & Qville Railroad
Various Ohio region notes on schools railroads and taxes
Reports show smallpox around Hanging Rock Mason county and strong rail hopes for Hillsboro via Maysville to Columbus. Ohio district revenues reach 8 549 85. Cleveland School Board adopts German in public schools. Nobles County infirmary costs and pauper data listed. Marietta Iron Works six month sales reach 300 000 with 90 000 paid for labor.
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Mason County
Washington Union School
Fayette County
Hillsboro
Maysville
Columbus
Ohio
Robert Moffett
Mount Vernon
Christian Chapel
Canfield
Noble County
Chillicothe
Marietta Iron Works
James Moon
Westboro
Clinton County
Mortality Report Sparks Health Board Deliberations
The Board of Health failed to obtain a quorum yesterday and held no meeting. The Health Officer prepared a report on city mortality for November and other reading material. The document notes impure air and changing conditions as factors and mentions smallpox and remedies as topics.
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Board of Health
Contempt of Court Action Over Campbell Arrest in Ohio News Note
A Justice of the Peace sworn to a warant for the arrest of James W. Campbell led to his arrest at his Main Street residence. The case relates to United States v Newman with Judge Ballard ordering release if Tebbs and Reed did not halt proceedings. Campbell was later discharged after failing to appear, while another assault case and a $24,000 separation suit in federal court are mentioned. A Cincinnati store theft and attorney Joseph M. Thesia are also noted.
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Mr. Greeley
United States
Pennsylvania
Greeley
Alexander Hamilton
Hamil
Charles I
Commonwealth
Alexander
Hamilton
Congress
New England
Adams
Jefferson
Gites
Carolina
Georgia
Louisi
West
Mr. G
Sanvvsky
Cincinnati Gazette
George H. Yaman
Kentucky
Ballard
Yeaman
Louisville
Frankfort
Stevenson
McCreery
United States Court
George Heinsohn
Ata Valley House
Pisani
Case Burton Brockton
Col. Gowan
Sebastopol
Ignatieff
Constantinople
Russia
Gortchakoff
Thomas Reedigh Borne H. Tebbs
Bleh
James W. Cau Campbell
Pras
Newman
le Joseph Viim
Campbell
Main Street
United States Court Court Room
Alto
Col. Bristow
Haviin
Sep.t. Wall
Tebbe
Reed
Comptell
Aub. Frenkel & Tg Te
Fais
United Stats
Cincinnati
Joseph M Thesia Adi
L Srnr
May the Best Man Win City Dad Contest
The text questions who is the most popular man among peers and hints at a city leadership role titled City Dad. It suggests a playful contest where popularity determines the winner and declares a ring language motto may the best man win.
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Hompert
Secret conference and arrest in Mars area dispute
A chaotic report describes a secret conference led by a mayor and marshal with conflicting orders. Arrests and detentions are noted, alongside disputes over property owned by the railroad and a memorial event with tens of thousands in attendance.
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Aertagtar
Capedall
Mars
Toun- Chambe
Wavceins
Comas Athenaiin
Ee Pene Ota
Dofenpeak
Spring Grove
Local council meeting notes and contract updates
At the recent council meeting held last Monday evening the mayor presided as Messrs Allen Brown Koardlow and Taylor attended. The body discussed assessment amounts for work and road repairs on Church Avenue with Richard Oo chosen as contractor for the north portion. the south portion was criticized for poor condition. The council planned six fire extinguishers exchange and related labor and expenses for the project, with details indicating uneven progress and pending decisions.
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Messra
Allen, Brown
Koardlow
Taylor
Church Avenue
Richard Oo
Cpt
Sorara Council
Baten
Estes
Turspay Real Estate Transfers Report
Real estate transfers listed include J.T. Lackman and wife to John leasehold on Clark Street. a 42 acre parcel in Columa town. Morton to Wm. Vinson with lots. Anna J. Moore and husband to a party on Walnut and Fulton avenues. Gabriel and others to Michael Kraus Jr.. and other parcels and acreages in Montgomery County.
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Turspay
J.T. Lackman
John
Clark Street
Saison Louisa
Shanon
R.ee
Columa Town
J. A. G. Morton
BBC
Epie
Wm. Vinson
Ste Scher
Ste Scher Meegod
Anna J. Moore
Leak
Treet
Lave Seminary Grounds
Walnut Cone M
South
Fulton Avenue
Ween Walden Streets
Garitt
Gabriel
Michael Kraus, Jr
Vines
Te Acre
Montgomery
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B. Gough
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Pal
Heaven
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Old Man Peak
Gladstone
Heinsohn
Morisville
North Vernon, Indiana
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Biue
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Stillwater Valley
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Great Britain
Shanghai
China
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Philharmonic Society
Asiatic Society
England
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Germany
Italy
Africa
Mahomet
Cairo
Egypt
Bhek el Bekree
Murad III
Court of Exchequer
Imperial Winter Palace
St. Petersburg
Ellen Thompson
John Hansell
Straub
Boy McDonough
Little Miami
Great Western
Catherine Beck
Kemper Lane
Wesleyan Female College
Carl Barus
Barus
Lyceum
Jacob Miller
Sixth
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Miller
St. Paul M. E. Church
Home News
Hanging Rock
James Hunt
Madison Township
Jackson County
Highland News
Ripley
Washington
Lady of
Piqua
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Renae
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