Fragmented snippets on culture and travel in a historic paper
The page surveys diverse topics from biblical imagery and literary figures to marital trends and transcontinental plans. It mentions an unbeliever’s remark on Jacob wrestling, debates on marriage and diamonds, and notes on the Prince and Princess of Wales, England, and Palestine. It ends with travel speculation about Dover to France and a future bridge.
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Jacob
Brieg
Abrae Weaney
New-York
Liverpool
The Senatorship Election in Kentucky 1869
Correspondence from Frankfort Kentucky dated December 17 1869 recounts Kentucky selecting its Senator to succeed Thos McCreery. The piece notes intense final moments with Gov Stevenson guiding votes, detailing political maneuvering, influence, and the decisive joint session vote that ultimately favored Stevenson over McCreery.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Thos
McCreery
Stevenson
Washington
Sght
Pers
Ecutus
Euisieunach
Tom R
Beck
Senate
Wes
Serteren McCreery
House
Lupton Named At Southern Prize Trial
Profexor N T Lupton of the Southern base wind Praine of ta Gai of Alabama appears in a readied summary item.
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N. T. Lupton
Ta Gai
Alabama
Swindle on Pike Street Involves Pendleton Man
Pendleton County resident Jonathan Winn was cheated out of 16.10 by a con man on Pike Street between Washington and Russell. The notice also mentions two frame houses in Lewisburg near the Lexington Road and a court case where Peter E. Long, a U S soldier, seeks release as a minor enlistment via writ of habeas corpus. A divorce filing in Chicago cites extreme cruelty by Rouben Beardslee against Annie Beardslee, detailing threats, abuse, and plans to harm, requesting divorce and temporary alimony.
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Jonathan Winn
Pendleton County
Pike Street
Waington
Russell
Finix
Lewisburg
Lexington
James Johnson
Pied
Central Railroad Companio Ideel
A la Nesmith
Cotes
Peter E. Long
United States
Ballard
J. W. H. Wenel
Newport Barracks
Chicago Republican
Chicago
Rouben Beardslee
Sones Bees
Annie
Landanum
St. Louis
Reuben Beardslee
Peabody
Portland Mo
New York
Kentucky House and Senate
Tennessee Senate
Cincinnati Southern
Kentucky
Cincinnati Southern Railro
J. W. Bond &Co
Trenton
N. J
Berthemy
Washington
Committee On
Daniel McFarland
Albert D. Richardson
Scranton
John Beebaner
Texas
H. M. Shreve
Ohio
Turkey
Senate
Edward Shery
Rahin Nagert
Tenessee
Thomas
Raomney
Noshville
Bill & Black
Teer
Davis
Consien 86
New York Evening Post
Beieen i. Reall
See Ws
Oza
Kase
Creswell
Jm. M
Evansville
Ind
Arthur
West Fifth Street
Rice and Elm
C. Shayne
Canada
Astrachan
Newport Serrer List Update and Court Involvement
A Newport notice notes a circuit court writ and a fiscal action affecting remaining area funds. The document references a board and a petition to compel payment of money, with key parties and dates unclear due to damaged text.
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Circuit Court
Estimated Value of the Crops of 1869 Report
The article reports vast crop values for 1869, noting 800 million potatoes and 175 thousand of other staples. It outlines the total estimated agricultural production and implied market value, highlighting regional yields and broader economic implications.
Affinities and Their Consequences in a Hoboken Marriage
A fragmented York Herald report details a Hoboken marriage drama where a deserted husband travels to Philadelphia, a wife colludes with Merbach to flee to Europe with a $10,000 inheritance, and a raid on Kirchner’s home ensues. The tale ties in broader oddities and local items from Boston to Chicago, including social gossip and municipal notes.
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Hamwwonia
Mana
Ersbuch
Sree
Irchner
Tae
Bloom
Merbach
Hoboken
Europe
Kirchner
Philadelphia
Havre
Merabach
N. Y
Fire at Fort Sully Raises Alarm on Frontier Fort
From Meiers, Ryan and Johnson report a fire at Fort Sully destroying forage and hay for horses amid suspected arson. Indian threats loom in the upper Missouri region, with officials wary of a broader uprising. Major Gilpin’s death is noted with a replacement officer en route.
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Fort Sully
Meiers
Ryan
Johnson
Upper
Missouri
Bay
Fort Sally
Gilpin
Indian Affairs
Grand River
Seg Cates Gee Mondal
Royal hospitality and a controversial lecture row
Prince Arthur's stay in London Canada led to billing disputes over expenses at Alderman Glackmeyer's house. The narrative pivots to a provocative lecture by Rev. D White on Catholic topics, stirring anti Catholic sentiment and prompting arrests and a later mass attendance at an arch Presbyterian church.
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Prince Arthur
London
Canada
Glackmeyer
Tudor
Plantagenet
Elphinstone
Havre, Inc
Ture
Lowing
White
Arenes
Apoe
Dr. White
Mormon Schism Fails to Widen in Utah Saints
Excommunicated Utah Magazine editors break with Brigham Young in a manifesto. They claim new angelic guidance to aggrandize the faith under a plan by which the church will be known as the Church of Zion. They denounce Young as perverting Joe Smith and foresee ongoing feuds after his death.
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Utah
Utah Magazine
Brigham
Brigham Young
Joe Smith
Church of Zion
Reconstruction Bill Debate Shapes Georgia State Aid
Senate debated the reconstruction bill for Georgia with long sessions and adjournments. The measure moved through discussion, then passed 45 to 9 on a motion by Mr Cearn, with adjournment to 7 30 P M and renewed talks before 1 30 A M. New bills were introduced by Mr Harlan and Mr Wilson touching fees and army officer redaction.
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Pomeroy
Kansas
Seeda Lananame 8
Senate
Cearn
Georgia
Wilson
Mew Harlan
Iowa
Tadian Howler Ding
Wiiii
Mars
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A. P. Stewart
Pacific
Brows
England
Spee Eerariapan Sioetame
Nelson
Marite
Con
Rabion
Tea
Mason and Historical
Jonathan Green
Ae Mo. Thimberiy
Pool Gy
Mary Cronin
Cusar
Enowland
Cape Bianchney
French
Doubtien
Dover
Boxer
Republic
Covington
Lerrene
Atoms
Ise Adler
Mary Alles
Matilda Orris
Shanning
Miss Mary Behred
J. R., Grant, P. M
Extens
Newport
Newport Serrer
Bast
Leose
Ida Greeley
Boston
Boton
Rineor
Prince Emperi
Hay
Troyes
France
Christian Union
Sons of St. Patrick
Terre Haute
Wendell Phillip
New England
Lizzie Boynton
Indiana
Congress
Marchioress
Westminster
Richardson
Colonel Drake
Ward Beecher
Indianapolis
Beses
Ecumenical Council
Mary Ellet
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Baron Gerolt
North German Union
Geary
Sch
Portassouth
Sylvanus Cobbies
Dayton
Degrais
West
Florida
Kapeas
Atabbedi
Hochland
Portland
Che
Werges
New Orleans Times
San Francisco
New Jersey
co _sachusetts
Massachusetts
Berkshire
Neah Wayne
Chicago Railroad
Treland
Newfoundlan
Newfoundland
Wimalays Mountains
OxNsty
Garfield
Sioux City
Repu
Greece
Rome
Egypt
N. B
Joseph Foster
Steam Marble Works
ION
Main St
Bet
Maree Innm
Apollo Building
WM. H. Kirby
SAGE
C. F. Gordon
R. BE. Cor
Eighth Spentegl Avenue
Stuth
Wasnisertox
TOYS
Just
Wallace
T 275 Street
Cincinnati
Gaston Wn
TRON
Ab Rissell
En Kerb
Leneemranes
Thieg Ealers
Uaadtii
Burnet
Saga
Astrasban
Del
Candy Io
Geo. McGregor
B. B
Burnet House
Pearl Street
Plum Street
Rankin
Pianos, &Co
Ie H. Fillmore
Lawrence and
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Franklin
Allison, Smith & Johnson
Aoa
Tase
Salen
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