Target Excursions and War Echoes Across New York City
The piece reflects on Target Excursions amid wartime silence in August and the city’s braces for 1951 spring events. It recalls the Seventh Regiment’s 1861 departure to war, the nation’s mourning, and the broad reaction of New Yorkers facing distant battles, with contrasts to Cincinnati and London.
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New York
Broadway
Haven
Albany
Worcester
Trenton
Cincinnati
Eighth Street
Courtx
Baltimore
Murder Case Shrouds Quiet Town in Turmoil
A chilling narrative outlines a murder tied to familal betrayal and a man who killed his sister and her lover. Police and witnesses debate motive as detectives press for evidence to build a case. The article notes public interest and political distraction around the sensational crime.
Cleveland Letters Praise City Drives and Pioneering Streets
A Cincinnati correspondent extols Cleveland from early August 1968, praising its broad, shaded drives and long stretches of well-paved streets. He notes a modern street-railroad network and wealth along Euclid and Bank, with notable areas around Kinsman, Wright’s, and Kingman streets. The piece references local institutions, water cures, and prominent editors, highlighting Cleveland as a standout western city for urban design and civic progress.
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Jimmy
Scranton
The
American House
Daily Press
Cincinnati
Tinea
Forest City
Fairbanks
Cleveland
Bankee
Euclid Street
Euclid-stree Station
Pittsburg
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Kinsman &E
Lesley
Kinsman S
Kingman Street
Kennard
Herald Wyk Gowles& On
Capondes
Great Meetings At Hamilton Camp Open Next Monday
In a small town seventy miles from Boston a large Methodist gathering fills about one hundred tents near Hamilton Des Viseyard. The season of meetings attracts visitors from New York Boston and other cities as the camp opens Monday with many conversions anticipated.
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Cone
Boste
Hamilton
Mar- Des Viseyard
New York
Fragmentary letter hints at Workington's Canal project
A damaged fragment from a letter mentions Workington's Canal with stray names and phrases. The text hints at parliamentary or congressional context and a closing sign-off from a figure identified as G. of aa. Congress, suggesting unfinished discussion or an intent to conclude.
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Workington's Canal
Aa. Congress
City Council Discusses Gas Purchase and Street Paving
The Covington City Council held a semi monthly meeting to review gas company dealings and a contract for gas works. It advised delaying major purchases pending further negotiation while approving sidewalk paving east of Greenup and Bremen.
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Covington
Becker
Himes
Madison
Baak
Napoleon
Idisone
Greenup
Bremensuse Sim
Bepoids
Caaditi
Medison
Benk
Witlard
Otter
Breren Hornsx Recoversp
Badia
Ein Goriagios
Julia
Noted bequest and church event at Western Bapt Institute
A garbled OCR item mentions George Knoll, a $1,200 figure, Joy argeret Hamaareae, and a plan involving a Pholet boat, Powell street, and a Wheeling, West Virginia religious setting. It references the Western Baptist Theological Institute and a church academy gathering.
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Ieee
George Knoll
Joy Argeret
Covineros
Ev. C.gie
Wheeling
West
Newport News Injury and Meeting Over City Relief
A boy near the corner of A and Babella streets suffered a broken leg yesterday in an incident at the Cottwera Street area. Citizens will gather at the Court House tonight to discuss relief if the City Council does not provide aid, with a meeting planned for next Friday to decide actions. The Grant party invites members to attend the Court House tonight for arrangements for its equipage. The Hott Junior Base Ball Club from this city toured Richmond Ohio and defeated Bodily-jolt’s by 15 to 6 in a recent game.
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AccipEn
Babella
Cottwera
Grant Granve
Richmond
Ohio
Yellow Fever in Galveston and Rumors of Indianola
A San Antonio editorial from July 25 notes Galveston’s steady improvement and near pre‑fever population, while rumors suggest fever may appear in Indianola. Many who survived last year’s pestilence plan to flee, though few admit the fever’s severity.
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Galveston
San Antonio
Texas) Express
Indianola
Telegraphic Summary Alabama Electors and Civil War Figures
A telegraphic summary from Alabama notes W B Jones declining to serve as elector for Grant and Osifen in the congressional district. It mentions Lawrence County concerns and a period of political tension. Gen Robert E Lee reportedly visited last night with Governor Hawkins and Gen Rosecrans visible among attendees. A grand masquerade ball is planned for Thursday to honor visiting dignitaries.
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Ead
Reublican
Guatien Te Y Montgomery
Kldhamee
Grant
Osifen
Thomas” Masterson
W. B. Aml
Larrenen
Doar
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Lehreeeaner
Pablo
Sines Ron
Joan Hawter
Phur Warre
Robert E. Lee
Geverany
Govier
Taddecin
Gen
Rosecrans
Maior
Railroad Accident In New York Injures James Delaney
A railroad accident in New York left James Delaney seriously cut in the leg. The incident involved a rout of cargo and a locomotive near Columbia. Delaney received prompt medical attention and was reported in stable condition.
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New York
Columbia
James Delaney
Failure of an Insurance Company Notifies Agents to Withhold Policies
The Insurance Beny announces that agents of the company in this state are instructed to take no additional policies. The notice warns agents to cease writing new business and directs compliance with the order awaiting further guidance.
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Insurance Beny
Cattle Disease Strikes Several New York Areas
In New York on August 21 authorities report eighteen infected cattle linked to a rising outbreak. Deaths have occurred in Millerton and Chappaqua, with further cases in Harlem, Albany, and Union areas. The disease remains confined to cattle and investigations continue.
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New York
Harlem
Millerton
Albany
Chappaqua
Union
Tobacco Manufacturers' Circular Reports New Tobacco Rates
The New York tobacco circular outlines resolutions on price changes for Fine Cut Tobacco. It lists new rates of $1 and $1.50 for chewing tobacco, detailing adjustments after a prior report and noting compliance with the circular.
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New York
Maine Election Notes with Local Names and Phrases
Fragments describe a Pendleton area man and local figures including Avausti Al Geenes and A. D. Cowstee. Vague reference to an evening vote by 0 Hoyes and a 21 count appears amid garbled text. No clear outcome or full context available.
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al Geenes
Pendieton
Maner
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Pendleton
KB. FB
A. D. "Bcowstee
Firma
Hoyes
Fragmentary note on colon and cotton trade at Ganesh
Incomplete text references years and a claim about colon and cotton trade at Ganesh. No clear event, date, or named entities beyond Ganesh. Further context needed for a precise card.
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Ganesd
Banquet for Chinese Embassy Held at St. Jamestore
Government members hosted a banquet tonight for the Chinese embassy at Tatereesing Drain in St. Jamestore. Mayor Sh snee Gk addressed attendees alongside officials and other guests.
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Bostox
St. Jamestore
Tatereesing Drain
Sh Snee Gk
Asia
End of the War in Panama Reported Amid Treasure Treks
The steamer Arizona arrives at Aspinwall with $844,000 in treasure. A state of war ends and Panama’s provisional government plans a meeting in October. A severe thunderstorm on the Isthmus caused damage to the allway wharf and nearby structures.
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Panama
New York
Arizona
Aspinwall
Issian End
Onal Governaen
Allway
Swiss plots to assassinate Queen Victoria uncovered
Swiss authorities disclosed an intended plot to assassinate Queen Victoria. A suspect with a known alias was examined, with officials noting intent appeared aimed at the queen as a threat to state stability. News from London reports dispatches on high mail thefts and a fire causing extensive damage in the city, with multiple injuries.
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Lecernse
Victo
Washington Cabinet Notes and Military Testing Schedule
The Secretary of War orders testing the Beaupre cannon system by De Gebhard and Co to judge merit for military service. Major James N. Caldwell is retired as Professor of Military Science. The deadlock between McCulloch and Rel Visors persists with no selections expected soon. The Secretary leads minor appointments of a dozen keepers and gaugers. Cabinet meeting is brief with Welles and Randall absent.
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Prats
Cineinnati Times
Wasauroton
Board of Investigation
Secretary of War
de Gebhard & Go
Elit Wuanie
James N. Caldwell
Midiary ‘Seiesioe
Eastesty Ualeessugh Lexington
McCulloch
Rellins
Welles
Randall
Five Hundred Bonds Authorized for New County Jail
St Louis dispatch reports the County Court ordered the issue of five hundred bonds at one thousand dollars each to fund a new jail. Other items note Indian hostilities and the belief that peace will require forced relocation to reservations. Generals Sherman and Augur traveled to Omaha to await General Harney’s arrival.
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Cincinnati
St. Louis
Sherman
Auguré
Omaha
Harney
Doolittle Speech Sparks Warsaw Poster Campaign
Mr Doolittle spoke in Warsaw urging religious reform amid a heavy poster campaign. The event drew attention for its political overtones as supporters and detractors debated the message and its impact on local sentiments.
County Republicans Parade Strengths in Rallyes for Grant Colfax
In a mostly readable portion, the county Republicans show strong organization, with nightly meetings in townships and speeches by able speakers. Supporters rally to back Grant and Colfax, signaling solid backing in Allenratho.
Allasta Rescue and Milwaukee Scow Sinking Report
Dispatch reports the schooner Allasta arrived with news that the scow Ida Bloom was waterlogged and sinking about thirty miles off Milwaukee. The crew to be saved. captain and mate left on the wreck. A kerosine lamp explosion in North Halsted street burned Mrs. Valencia Bh. Bashow Jr. won a $2,000 Dexter Park race. Robbers Joe Brown and Mary Miller sent to St Louis for trial.
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E.plosion
Halsted Street
Valencesto
Dexter Park
Bashow, Jr
Chicago
Joe Brown
Mary Miller
St. Louis
Second Day Races at York Feature Wins by Pretender Melody Martyr
York August 21 reports describe a busy second day with multiple heat wins. Pretender captures the first race in a ten sovereign event with one hundred added as five starters. Melody wins the Prince of Wales stakes with six starters. Sampson takes the fourth race, Fairwind defeats heavy favorites in a tight twenty sovereigns race, Donaldsin wins the one hundred solos, and Jeanie Mills takes the seventh sovereign. Several other listed races are noted as less significant.
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Ity
Berriva
Loxvox
Pretender
Melody
Martyr
Sampson
Fairwind
Donaldsin
Sovereigns
Jeanie Mills
The Chinese at the Hub Story Noted
Fragmented OCR text depicts a historical note about Chinese people at a hub, mentioning a man named Sia Beringte and others in a constrained, unclear context. The readable portion references groups and individuals without full sentences or locations.
Fico at Wet Sp. New Zeas August 21
The text reports names Jno. V. Munson of Calais and Johan O Conn of Brooklyn having been brought to visible events, with fragments indicating a funeral or obsequial context, and mentions Nevis as a location, though details are garbled and unclear.
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Wet Sp
New Zeas
U. S
Jno
V. Munson
Calais
Johan O’conn
Brooklyn
New York
Obeas
Nevis
Resoel
Arrived. New York A2 Steamship Arizona Arrival
The steamship Arizona has arrived in New York, with the vessel noted as A2 and originating from Actu. Local observers report the ship’s successful docking and arrival status.
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Arizona
Actu
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