Fragmented Political News Mix from Civil War Era
The clipping reports on Confederate and Republican figures, including comments by Horace Mann on plants, claims of potential bloody clashes in Tennessee, and remarks about Seymour, Blair, and Grant. It notes various editorials, speeches, and local incidents across multiple states, with voter sentiment and political tensions highlighted in a dense, era-typical summary.
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Tennessee
Horace Mann
Camber Mass
Merice
Mississippi
Steward A Scandal Shocking Piece on President Johnson
A correspondence item reports a provocative scandal involving President Johnson and his leisure time, presenting sensational claims and speculative anecdotes without formal documentation. The piece emphasizes public reaction and the alleged personal conduct surrounding the chief executive.
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Johnson
Internal Revenue Commissionership Debate Sparks Political Turmoil
August 10 1868 report highlights fierce struggle over the Internal Revenue position. Officials and rivals vie for influence as Evarts Rollins and McCulloch maneuver around resignations. President Johnson’s influence, and the White House guards, dominate the scene while the South’s Unionists face mixed protection.
Political Ties Deepen in Georgia Campaign
From Atlanta August 8 political notes describe Georgia echoing Tennessee politics with rebel sentiment growing under military rule. Cobb and other leaders bolster anti-Northern control as Cobb's speech circulates as a campaign document. Rebels discuss overthrow of state government and arming for future conflict while Ku Klux violence, expulsions, and road administration are noted amid elections and governance concerns.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Tennessee
Meade
Howell
Georgie
Ewer
Jeff
Davis
Seymour
Mnek
Cobb
Bob
Tombs
Hoveh Catt
Democrats Aew
Wea
Virginia
Lee Surman
Nase
Gra
North
City Art Scene: Ohio Studios, Newburgh Portraits and More
City weaves a studio tour as artists in Ohio and nearby towns endure heat. Young paints eighty nature studies from White Mountains and Lake George, Duncanson showcases Highland County scenes, and Benton, Noble, and others work from Mill Creek to Middletown. Porter forms Landy Porter, Strauss, Wickersham out of town, while a Douglass bust by Deyton Morgan garners praise. The Jones case at Longview Asylum is deemed incurable by Dr Langdon.
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Young
White Mountains
Lake George
Durkanson
Ohio
Highland County
Rocky Fork
Hillsboro
Wid
Mr. Duncanson
P. Thomas
Dwight Benton
Mill Creek
Wyoming
R. Stout
Munich
Reid
Newburgh
Frankel
Will. P. Noble
Middletown
Miami
Will
Noble
Baes
Beard
Alexander
Kentucky
Strauss and Wickersham
Webber
Kemper
Walnut Hills
Scanlan
Winter
Henal
Neptune
Porter
Landy
Landy & Porter
Fourth
Plum Streets
W.T. Porter
van Leb
Ball & Thomas
Winder
Fred. Douglass
Deyton Morgan
Theo. Jones
Longview Asylum
Langdon
Mr. Jones
Strange rites on Lake Ontario stir local readers
Report describes odd occurrences near Lake Ontario with wild tales of a man and a strange oath amid ice and dead fish along Piperes island. Naturalists note colder water this season, while politics mix in with Chief Justice Chase and Gen. William H. Gist as GOP nominee voices court remarks and an upcoming address in the Ninth Ohio District.
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Ontario
Lake Ontario
Lyons
Chase
Wm. H. Gi
Congress
Ohio
National Superintendents Meet in Nashville August 17
The National Supervisors Association announces its third annual meeting in Nashville Tennessee August 17 at 10 AM. Topics include school statistics territorial unit and state boards of education with J P Wickersham introducing. Delegates from states counties and boards are invited and should arrive by Friday. Arrangements include half fare rail and free return to Louisville.
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Eprron Trues
Tae
Nashville
Tennnessee
Hes
Pyeee State Board of Education
J. P. Wickersham
Pt 'Sahoo Bu
National Normal Association
National Teachers
Louisville
East
Cincinnati
New York
Erie
Atlanti
Great Western
Ohio
Gem
Warre
National
Adjourned Covington Council Debates Street Paving and Fire Dept
An adjourned Covington Council meeting discusses prayer petitions to renovate Market Lane and Seventh Street areas for hucksters, fire department hiring and pay, paving disputes on Madison to Eleventh streets, and railroad paving between rails with Nicolson pavement. Committee reports address gas works venue, iron anchor chains for the wharf, and tax implications on outlying city lots.
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Couxet
Madison Ngton
Jacob Mets
Fire Department
Clarkson
Metz
Oii
Grant
Kenton
Astra
Committee On Fire Department
Otto
Corlin
Vance Eeveens Patton
Covington
Casey
Ngonan
Covin
Gemmusine
Hugh Campbell
Nicolson
Madison Street
Pike
Eleventh
Major McDowell
Cer
Kennedy
Robbins
Siposiaienanet
Street Railre
Peers
Southgate
Red Nation
Iin Apt
Tate
Thaddeus Stevens Dead in City Residence
A fragmentary notice reports the death of Thaddeus Stevens in the city on Capitol Hill with household staff and Sister Lacelle present. J Scott Patterson of the In E vemertment is named among observers as the servants stand nearby. Headline tone suggests a formal obituary note.
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Capitol
Thaddeus
Lacelle
Eee
Hostal
J. Scott. Patterson
Evemertment
Robbery and Murder Case In East River Mystery
A body identified as ex California judge Charles Eliot is found in the East River. He reportedly received 4000 from a mortgage transfer, has a head wound, and his watch and money are missing, suggesting robbery. Also notes boxing news and other items from New York society.
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New You
East River
Chas. Eliot
California
Canine da
Alabama veto sparks fierce vote on presidential electors
A heated legislative scene in Alabama centers on Governor Smith vetoing a bill that would let the Legislature cast the state's electoral vote. The debate features Republican party tensions, defense of constitutional duties, and warnings about dangerous precedents for the white race and Republican leaders. A Senate vote is postponed as officials prepare to reassess the veto amid party strife.
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Motcomery
Smith
Senate
Alabama
Repubcan
United States
Shane
Re Party
Teut
Csr Saat
Republican Party
Sana Party
Taey
Grant
Colfax
Sibley
Mr. Coen
Coon
Ieee
Iowa
Alans
Ature
Legis
Jones
Dallas County
W. B. Jones
Coruna South Carolina House One Day Session End
A fragmented report from Coruna South Carolina outlines a colored representatives group in the House moving toward protective and punitive measures. The text shows a session focused on regulation and enforcement issues amid unclear details.
Louisiana militia bill grants governor full control
New Orleans August 11. The militia bill grants the Governor discretionary power to accept arm and commission officers of the Volunteer Militia. The measure, which passed yesterday, authorizes the Governor to call out and dispose of the militia at his pleasure.
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New Orleans
Governor seeks cattle herd names to combat disease
August 11 report states Gov Fenton has urged gentlemen at various cattle receiving yards to suggest names of parties qualified to inventory herds and assist authorities in protecting public health by addressing disease prevalence among cattle.
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Hudson
West d
York Board of Mealth
Bergen Yards
Arris
New York
Worcester County
Pitts
Associated Pressiag
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Hicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
Allentown
Fenton
Tate
Races Complete at Showery Track With Short Attendance
On the final day six races were run with Lobelia winning the hurdle event over two miles. Starlight and Tycoon followed as payoffs and pool bets listed. Fourth race saw Weldon's Jubal win in 58.5 seconds amid heavy showers and a large crowd.
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Tycoon
Sae
A. Connor
Maley
Plantagenet
Eellewing
Connolly
Pat
Maloy
Stagenet
Sleety
Wiley
Clara Clarita
Lizzie Ro
Alburna
Bleety
Zie Rogers
Weldon
Jubal
Bevins
Annie Workmen
Balifax Milestone Prompt Cites Matheesid and Quebec
A fragmented notice references Sir Jee A Matheesid and John A Me day in relation to a Quebec milestone. The readable text hints at a commemorative event or biography context. Further specifics are not provided in the legible portion.
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Joe Coburn
McCoole
Pittsburg
Or & Representative
Jee A. Matheesid
John A.meday
Quebec
Senate Chair Vote Narrowly Sustained
In ATLASTA on August 11 the Senate debated the election of the Chair. The final decision was sustained by a 20 to 19 vote, with the majority supporting the incumbent and the minority opposing.
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Atlasta
Senate
Braera
Turbulent Dispatches from Paris and Rome August 11
Dispatches from Paris say crowds gather near the sour Bonne with police dispersing them amid tumult. In Rome accounts note rising Papal service volunteers daily as tensions rise across Europe. Hungary reports property confiscations by the government as Prince Alexander faces action over estates in Servia. The Minster urges appointment of officers in Pes China regions amid Legislative Chambers deliberations.
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Viesna
Eee Minster
Pes
China
Loxpox
Paris
Paci Buceet
Theo
Isance Menk Abiu
Amarone
Hungary
Pusta
Prince Alexander Ka- Mites Iestictedeenrenben
Servia
Rome
Papal Service
Blockade at Mazatlan and Mexican seizures
Report from Mazatlan notes raised disposition of sequestrated funds, business paralysis, and brigandage. In August 10 dispatches, General Government to adjudicate case and suspend customs employees. Casualties noted after forces of Martines and release of Ex-Governor Gilan. ships including Chanticleer and Lackawanna appear in regional movements.
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Mazatlan
Anam
Sapeame
Chanticleer
Serene
General Corona
Mexico
Brent
Martines
Gilan
Lower
Californias
Don
Huerta
Guadalajers
Collellion
Braya
Ban B
Cheamelove
Panama
Adm
Juares
Miranda
Oneal
European mail advices and crop reports in foreign news
Foreign news notes European affairs and market shifts. A Spanish cabinet acceptance delay and Irish peerage change are mentioned along with Carlyle's election and English Continental crop prospects. French corn markets show declines, Aubigny and Cher region wheat prices fall, Algiers reports rising wheat demand from lower Saecbe and pine regions, with Hungarian crop context.
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New York
Aananet
Eee
Ireland
Duke of Ulster
Thomas Carlyle
Edin Iosophical Association
Srpcoctin
France
Wey
Aubigny
Cher
Algiers
Repeal Movement Shapes Nova Scotia Debate
Halifax August 11 Sir John A McDonald and party departed for Quebec. The mission is viewed as a failure amid a sparsely attended Legislature and weak interest. The Attorney General plans to announce government moves in days, while a repeal meeting at Tenens reported as successful and firm in its demand.
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Halifax
John A. McDonald
Quebec
Ee Ae Ie
Tenens
Fragmentary OCR hints at financial figures and dates
Partial text mentions a decrease and large numbers, with scattered figures like 90 114000 and 000. The fragmentary OCR provides no clear event, names, or locations to anchor a full news item.
Leave Granted to Cabinet Nominee on Leave of Absence
A special dispatch reports a cabinet nominee granted a leave of absence as Thomas Rollins' term is cited. The notice notes the action taken by officials and outlines the temporary vacancy and authority awaiting replacement.
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Terlm Thomas
Cincinnati Times
Wasursoron
Holt
Rollins
Louisiana
Warmouth
Saster
Grant and Colfax Club Meeting Celebrates Banner Presentation
A crowded Grant and Colfax Club meeting at the Court House featured Colonel H H Robinson's speech. W H Withers presented a banner urging the club to lead their party to reduce the Democratic majority and strive to redeem it in the election. JnC Hough, club president, delivered an enthusiastic reply as the gathering adjourned. Weather notes say the mercury fell from 106 to 62 over two weeks.
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Grant and Colfax
Cincinnati Times
Port Warns, Inc
Grant and Colfax Club
Court House
H. H. Robinson
W. H. Withers
Jnc. Hough
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Mademoiselle Tostee
Ville de Paris
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