Correspondence over War Secretary roles in Grant era
Fragmented correspondence reveals disputes between President and General Grant over War Secretary Stavros and orders from Secretary Stanton. The exchange covers whether Grant could stay in office, handling dismissal and reinstatement, and whether written instructions were issued, with the President asserting authority while Grant contends limits and cabinet process.
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Gaaxr
Reese
Ps NF
Jouxsos
Staxrex
Sang Ratng
Braxvel
Senate
Gem. Luxman
Figserqx
Grant
Lew
Igiever
Grant Jagmonk
Buire
Cabiseine
Generel
Fragmentary 1867 Political Letter and Prayer Notice
A telegram style fragment discusses the 1867 political maneuvering over officer appointments and resignations, citing objections and legal considerations. It blends with a church prayer service schedule and local civic notices including a court appearance and hotel arrivals. The text mentions Mr. Stanton, a resignation, and references to public matter tensions and religious gatherings.
City Matters and Court Actions Highlight Local Record
A fragmentary report details a Ninth Street case involving a man jailed for alleged crimes and a court session referencing donors and officials. It notes a police station transfer and a public committee discussant seeking funds from local citizens for theater service and charitable work.
Legislative Proceedings and Local Bills in Ohio Assembly
The Columbus report details petitions and remonstrances on repeal and pension bills, plus a bill defining city and town council inspectors and abolishing an office. It covers debates on Deaf and Asylum matters, printing duties, census proposals, and reconstruction act references, with notices of forthcoming Cincinnati events and state statistics.
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Hutcheson
Judiciary Committee
Ne Savers Senate
Justin Peace
Reiter
Wm. T. Shermen
Cincinnati
Ohio
Rig
Guy Fel
Sears de Pines
Messrs
Rosa
Mann
Wensacily
Sire
Milones
Butler
Tng
Franklin
Shaetepest
Crete Crisis Deepens as Powers Align Against Turkey
A Constantinople correspondent reports Crete is in turmoil with frantic Turkish press assurances of subjugation and protest against Russia. The pacification plan hinges on annexation or blockade with land war looming, while Russia, Greece, and France push for intervention. The note exchanges threaten broader conflict as the Porte faces ultimatums and Europe weighs armed involvement.
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Constantinople
New York Tribune
Crete
Russia
Reece
Europe
Amiral Yessim Pasha
Villar
Cauea
Alia
Greece
Ises of Ang
Athens
Cretan
Porte
Hussis
Turkey
France
Napoleon
Rome
Exolaed
Thraultan
England
Roumania
The Cangan Child Murder Case Report
Albany detective Kelly recovers a letter from Somwn integrity rt and tracks a dangerous pair, Joseph Barney and Angi Stewart, who lured a girl named Angie into a scheme with custody changes and travel through Cleveland. Police follow suspects, a sewing machine loan dispute arises, and a separate Jackson Indiana case involves Grubb seeking a refund via an express shipment dispute.
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New York Tribune
Kelly
Albany
Integrity Rt
Daymie Stewart
Ox Begeon Brown
Wifp
O' Joseph
J E Barney
Stewart
Angie
Barney
Cleveland
Hartford
Conn
Agg
Murra
Famil
Brown
Wif
of the Baptist
Siemar
Ormne
Jackson
Indiana
Brownstown
Grubb
Conan
Tbs
Cincinnat
Express Company
Views on Reconstruction and South’s Postwar Mood in Georgia
A New York Times correspondent reports Georgia’s recovery relies on cotton, with widespread poverty and fear of reforms. He notes white distrust of federal measures, divided attitudes on negro suffrage, and tension between white and black residents, predicting continued instability without peace and sound government.
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Georgia
New York Times
Atisate
Emartes
South
Congress
Robete
Union
Wade Hampton
Friends of Reconstruction
Aps
Negroge
Teath
Con
United States
Straiin
Louisiana
Wed
Mississippi
Lea
Esco
Abe
Lina
Tomars
Trea
Curious Light Over Detroit Milwaukie Depot Witnessed
Aleman employed at the Detroit and Milwaukie depot reported a strange phenomenon around 12 46 yesterday morning. A bright, wave like illumination lit the city sky for about a quarter to half a minute, with no soundtrack or meteor activity, described as a moving flare across buildings and trees. Other residents along Third Street and near the river corroborated the sighting.
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Detroit Post
Isl
Aleman
Detroit
Milwaukie
W Avenue
Canada Shore
Michigan Central
Pete
Third Street
Howard
New Publications and Local Notices
New catalog entries advertise Cheap publications by Charles Kens and works by Dickens including A Stormy Life and Bleak House. Farmers and gardeners are offered practical guides from Dawn. Iowa Miseré features Des Moines notes. Also announced are Iowa state topics, Mrs. Anthony's Revolution editor, and local notices. contact details and addresses are given for subscriptions and book sales.
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Charles Kens
Feterson & Bros
Philadelphia
Perry & Morton
Wing Street
Poca Fuller- Chate
Doperey
Charles ‘Dickens
Dickens
Ava Co
Boston
RB. W. Carrol & Ge. C
ST. Laka Row
Lerre
Chas. Dickens
Rks
Iowa
Des Moines
Lows
Thonand
Towns
Towa
Susan Anthony
Bianteth Cady
Stanton and Parker
Annie L. J. Guindy
Richmond
Linn Streets
The Sweetwater Mines Riches Promise World's Top Ore
A Omaha Herald correspondent extols the Sweetwater gold discoveries as vast and superior to others. He notes easy ore processing, abundant timber and water, and proximity to a growing settlement, with prospecting already revealed deep, high quality lodes and potential for multiple new towns around the center of the mines.
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Omaha Herald
Moun
Paery Aoeeae
America
Californida
Fred
Nevada
Colorado
Montana
Arare Fame
Dellaset
Amoun
Rocky Mountains
Sweetwater
Baptists in Ohio Forty-Second Annual Report
The Baptist Convention of Ohio reports state statistics on distribution and outreach. The fragment notes workers and wage reductions and references unresolved corporate affairs and potential petitions.
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Baptists
Ohio
The
Baptist Convention of
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Reconstruction era debates and incidents across states and cities
Reports from March summarize Meade’s questions on credit and state finance, Louisiana Convention debates on Algiers annexation, and constitutional issues on public schools and universal education. California Central Pacific progress, Mexico port calls, a prizefight sentence, Memphis avalanche case, Savannah rioting and political meetings, Paris elections, and European affairs are noted with multiple named places and figures.
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Meade
Ees
Sayin
Bare Ar
Vance
Algiers
New Orleans
California
Murder Will Out Detected in Rochester Letter Trail
Suspicion grows after Captain Renner of Bottenville, Pa. vanishes months ago. J Thomas invites Rochester men to Buffalo meeting. two visitors travel with letters, lodging in Buffalo, then arrive here. Habeas corpus sought. a drunken man observed near Brighton linked to a Captain Rehrer murder plot. Authorities probe bodies found and diversions at Tremont.
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Portitr
Beira
Renner
Botteville
Rebrer
J. Thomas
Rochester
York
Buffalo
Jonathan W
United States
Brighton
Samuel
Rehrer
Tremont
Aaa
Seine
Tamaugus
Rehrors
Ela
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