Recollections of London to Chamounix and the Alps
Fragmentary correspondence from November 30, 1868 recalls travel from London to the lake region and Mont Blanc. The writer mourns loss of the mountains’ splendor, describing sparkling peaks, blue skies, and icy vistas with vivid, poetic imagery amid reflections on home and state.
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Geneva
Fia Lake
Cincinnati Times
Lompon
London
Chamounix
Losdoat
Moat Blanc
Boston temperance meeting debates license repeal and prohibition
The Boston group urged eliminating the license law and replacing it with a prohibitory statute. They showcased New England moral sentiment, inviting Dr. Blagden who faced interruptions while arguing for moderation in drink. Dr Hughesaintoned that temperance may be overzealous and that wine can be a fit beverage per the Savior.
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New England
Black Sheep
FOLD
Blagden
Daniel Pratt
Henry Wilson
Wughes
Railroads loom as lines proposed to Fort Wayne
Fragmented text reports Waldron and Lewis pursuing a railroad venture with a plan to extend locomotives and freight cars to Fort Wayne via a new line. It mentions consolidating affairs between major carriers Pittsburg Fort Wayne Cincinnati and St. Louis and hints at chartered companies forming to connect networks.
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Pittsburg
Fort Wayne Ashe
Cincinnati & Bt
Pennsylvania
City Matters Wesley Chapel services and public notices
The regular Quarterly Meeting of Wesley Chapel M E Church will be held tomorrow with Rev L F Van Cleve preaching morning and evening. A love feast is planned Monday at 7 4 o'clock. Numerous church events follow including services at National Theater and Hall, and reports from Grace and Central churches. Post Office notes describe staff, delivery expansion, uniforms, and a push for a new building. city rail route bids and fare details are included.
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Vine Street
Norton
Mt. Auburn Female College
Miami Baptist Miningrial Association
Hamilton
G. F. Pentecost
Covington
A. Rowland
Christ
Mr. Telford
Kidder
Bristol
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Newport
Wiley
Ladies’ Repository
Spraill
Street
Milford
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jos. Gatch
Mr. Bowers
Central Presbyterian Church
Seventh
Mound Streets
A. E. Chamberlain
A. E. Hills
H. W. Prestley
Chillicothe
Ohio
Central Evangelical Ministerial Association
Sixth Presbyterian Church
Seventeenth Ward
Aldrich
Indianapolis
Bethel
Sycamore
Broadway
P. Gaddis
Street Methodist Church
B. W. Chidlaw
Steubenville
American Sunday School Union
Philadelphia
Cincinnati Baptist Social Union
Ninth Street
Relief Union
City Infirmary
J. Emery
Mr. Taylor
Walnut Hills
C. Ferguson
F. W. Brauns
Brauns
LAFARGE PROPERTY SELLS AT AUCTION. CLARK HURT INJURY
New York December 11 auction of the Lafarge property known as the Southern Hotel on Broad Street realized 813000 for Lewis Gaylord Clark editor of the Knickerbocker Magazine who was injured Wednesday from a fall at his Piermont residence and is not expected to recover. The Telegraph reports on contract terminations with New York pedestrians and unions, a Brooklyn establishment seizure for fraud, a potential yacht world challenge, and railroads paying seven percent with extra one percent contingent. Havana dispatch notes Cuban insurgents totaling about 15000 and extreme winter disruption as a ship is raised at Malden and cargo grain is insured amid interior reports on rebel recruitment and government actions.
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New York
Lafarge
Southern Hotel
Lewis Gaylord Clark
Knickerbocker Magazine
Piermont
Deraarr
Malden
Notorious Texas gang leader confesses after arrest
A known Texas gang leader, linked to a counterfeit scheme, agreed to $3,000 to cease further actions. He was met by authorities on November 2, and immediately confessed his guilt. He faced $10,000 bail as more defendants are sought.
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Texas
Tnedolph
The Cincinnati Post Office Improvements and Building Talk
A visit to the Cincinnati post office outlines department improvements and office layout. The postmaster’s room on the first floor houses private offices for the Postmaster and assistant, with money orders and registered letters handled by seven and two clerks respectively. A spiral iron staircase leads to the first floor for tie work and other processing, with staffing details noted.
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Thomas
Washington
Benjamin Brown
John Ruffin
Arenas
Cmal
Broadway
Central Avenue
United States
Cincinnati
Paige
Heds Ees
Peng
Lucinda
Custom House
Congress
Sam
Fourth Street
Wilson Carey
Cee
Cee Char Ieee
X Steen
New Dominion Ad Uirs and Hon Mr Chandler for Mr Gunes Wick
Col Coffin to act given 53 Nova Scotia. The note mentions appointments or roles involving New Dominion Ad Uirs and Hon Mr Chandler for Mr Gunes Wick with Col Coffin assigned to act under 53 Nova Scotia.
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Mr. Chandler
Guneswick
Col. Coffin
Nova Scotia
Kansas City December 11 entry notes a bridge test
In Kansas City Missouri on December 11 a report references a test above the bridge with details indicating a measured clearance. The fragment hints at an official inspection or engineer's note tied to bridge safety and testing procedures.
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Kansas City
Louisville Board Meeting Notes on Mill Boiler Issue
Fragmentary report indicates a Louisville meeting of the Board of Fe Wes, discussing a boiler attached to a saw mill owned by McClure & Co at Buford's Station. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR, but topics include hours, thermometer, shore zero, and potential depletions or adjustments.
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Fe Wes Ee
Mane Een Co
McClure
Buford
Cebtak Selpokatader
Death of a Prominent Alabama Legislator
In Monacomeny Alabama on December 11 the death of a long serving member Hon W B Fannen is reported. The local garbled text notes his long service and suggests funeral arrangements and impact on the legislature.
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Alabama
Monacomeny
Als
Sekatins Selden
W. B. Fannen
Acted
Indecisive Battle Near Mena de Ville Amid Bombardment
The Atlantic Cable reports a drawn clash with insurgents still holding Mena de Ville. Foreign consuls are detained at Hotel de Ville as warships bombard the harbor. Austria, spurred by German and Italian pressure, seeks a decisive move in the tense standoff.
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Railroad Matters
Keee B. Waldron
J. M. Lewis
Ward
Fort Wayne
Thette I
City Matters
Religious Intelligence
York Tier
Catholic Orphana
St. Xavier Orphan Society
St. Xavier’s Church
Jas. F.callaghan
Catholic Church
of the Sisters of
Universaliad Church
Universalists
Cleveland
First Universalis Church
Plum
Fourth
Poimetrie Potrsn
E. L. Rexford
Methodists of
Loveland
Second Presbyterian Church
Mount Auburn
Christian Church
Sixth Street
Ninth
Shaw
Harrison
House of Refuge
Joseph Chester
Pethel School
Thomas Lee
Board of City Improvements
Council
Thomas C. Re
Telegraph
the Tribune
Peplb Nettees
Era Union Company
Croton
John
Brooklyn
Ae Ee
Gebacons
Beez Bh
Siaateen Tee
Seware
Ziawanns and
Western
Degin
Havana
Lake Na
Diario Today
Apt Teglaehih
Diario
Villa del Cabrie
Guantanamo
Ial
Fin Besalarde Kantaabans
Hureieh
Troy
N. Y
the Cincinnati Post Office
Thomas Knott'ss Floral and Depot
Oon Street
Undertaker
JOHN F. WILTS#E
West Sixth St
Isip
TOY
T. F. Ran
Sixth St
James M. Campbell
Capitol
Vine
Mosart
FURS
Mink
A. C. Richards Furniture
Waterooms
East Fourth St
Freeman
Kirere
Miller & McClellands
Cinecimmati
Cleaveland’s Gentlemen’s Restaurant
C. Bares
Ofee
Bass
Yeatman St. Selt
Hubbell, Swasey & Co
Bycamore Bt
YCAL
Tice & CO
Pearl St
Nwin
Hudson Bay
Lockwood & Nichols
West Pearl Street
John C. Buerele
Bet
Alaska
Ser
Louisville
Oves
Kirby & Brother
Noteamsp
THE
Atlantic Cable
Pace Ali
Austria
Lee
Geo. McGregor
Locksmith & Bell-hanger
Race Street
Cincinwate Or10
Barney & Berry
New York Club
J. L. Wayne
Main Street
West Fourth Street
Lurks, LP
Lee Eeaetaly
Parvey & Johnson
Coppersmiths
Mee
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