Various political and legal items from Oswego to Kentucky
A mixed bundle of 19th century briefs notes Rev Condit of Oswego New York inaugurations and pardons. It mentions Gov Leslie’s inauguration in Kentucky and a New Hamburg derailment recovery. Also reports on a firebug from Newburyport, a bigamy trial in Washington, a Kentucky marriage, a pardon for Captain Morris killer, vessel release after capture, a fire at Fort Wayne, and state and federal political moves including Missouri to Colorado river rights and New York protests over railroad right of way funding.
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New York
B. W. Condit
Oswego
Leslie
Kentucky
J. W. Stevenoni
New Hamburg
Leonard Choate
Newburyport
South Carolina
Bowen
Washington
Nellie Marshall
Humphrey Marshall
Frankfort
Fred. Zimmerman
O. Morris
Dominion
Water Lily
Thas
Senate
John E. Bennett
The
Supreme
M. Myers
Fort Wayne
Ind
U. S
France
Missouri
Colorado River
Pennsylvania Company
United States
Cnn Eny
Great
Rome
Missing U S Steamer Tennessee Reported Seen Near Haiti
Boston February 14 reports Capt Hopkins of the bark Mary Baker saw an American man of war on January 28 near St Nicolas Molg Haiti. The vessel, long and ship rigged, steered toward Cuba under steam and sail. some say it could be the Tennessee. Subsequent dispatches from Havana and New York discuss rumors of overdue steamers and whether the Tennessee has arrived, with officials cautious about official confirmation.
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Bostom
Capt. Hopkins
Mary Baker
Miragoane
Hayti
St. Nicolas Molg
Haiti
Cuba
New York
San’ Domingo
Republic
Tyban
United States
Herald
Havana
Tennessee
Street de Cuba
Wold
Philadelhy
Drumm Ae Seonemee
New York Ham
Couulnt de
Anderson
San Domingo
Gulf
Mareem
Miling
Domingo
Cincinmati Times Wasursatox
Ningo Commission
Kingston
Jamaica
Postallerv
New York and Hamburg Steamship Line
Post Office Department
Ireland
Scotland
Plymouth
England
Worcester
France
Secretary of the Navy
Boston
Hopking
United
Puerto Plata
Hay
Samapa Bay
Congress
Germany
Navy Department
Ample Money Market and Fenian Reception Planned
New York dispatch notes money in ample supply with call loans at 4 to 4 1/2 percent and strong securities for investment. Reports of a Fenian reception in Brooklyn, a grand Liederkranz masquerade, and extended armistice rumors in Europe accompany notes on icebound vessels, heavy snow, and ongoing financial chatter about the Erie Mortgage and legislative changes.
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Secial
Cincinnati Times
New York
Good Reason Why the Tennessees Has Not Been Heard From
February 11, 1871 New York report notes continued silence from the Tennessee area while officials and residents await updates on a disputed matter. Details remain sparse as the press tracks evolving information and potential causes of the delay.
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New York
Rein Storms A Mint Change The Fees for Wealth
In San Francisco a storm disrupts finances and commerce with widespread rumors of German-imposed contributions. Reports claim Dieppe faces one million francs and twenty two thousand francs for each nearby village, deadlines looming on the 14th as authorities struggle to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Dieppe
Ver ora convention sees J- Seok contention on January 28
A fragmented report mentions an event at Ver ora convention with J- Seok as a contending figure on January 28, but details are unclear.
Albany Quietly Passes Move To Remove Preference Stock
The Times reports that acts of legislation to remove the premium on $8,500,000 preference shares have been quietly passed and approved in Albany. Dividends on the shares have not been paid since 1807, and the move would affect the stock’s rights.
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Ecu
the Times
Albany
Ohio Legislatures Proposal and Southern Railroad Debates
Congress faces Ohio demand to block land grants while Ohio and Missouri bills press for railroad access and homestead rights. Senate votes on ironclad oath repeal amid continued debate. House actions include Ku Klux resolutions and railroad construction measures.
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Thurman
Ohio
Congress
Sherman
Cincinnati and Southern Railroad Company
Kentucky
Kentucky, State Senate
Pomeroy
United States
General Land Office
Senate
Miller
Georgia
Ge Senate
Yeas
Blair
Casserly
Cole
Corben
Davis
Fenton
Flanagan
Fowler
Hamilton
Maryland
Harris
Hill
Howe
Johnston
Uaclateae
Reves Bool
Mires Bulsbusy
Sawyer
H Stockton
Tipton
Trumbull
Vickers
Wilson
Nays
Mesere
Abbott
The Tennessee Steamer Mystery and West Point Debates
Newspaper brief covers the Tennessee steamer missing status and related San Domingo dispatches, Secretary Fish's retirement, West Point disturbances, and Navy relief efforts to France and Germany, with mentions of Indian Bureau management and ongoing congressional discussions. The tone mirrors late 19th century dispatches, citing President, commissions, and naval actions amid Cuba insurrection context.
French National Assembly opens in Paris session
Yesterday at a preparatory sitting about 300 deputies attended as the French National Assembly opened. Secrearies were appointed and a Versailles Times correspondent noted arms delivery to Germany had been completed. Picard Thiers Favre Gambetta elected from Seine. Duke D'Aumale from Oise. Phore arrives in Bordeaux. Garibaldi awaited.
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National Assembly
Donpraux
French National Assembly
Versailles
The
Times
Giermann
I London
Paris
Juigake
Picard
Thiers
Favre
Gambetta
Seine
Duke D’aumale
Oise
Phore
Bordeaua
Garibaldi
Vatican Libraries Taken as National Property
On February 13 the Italian Parliament declared the libraries and galleries of the Vatican to be national property. The measure faced objection from the Ministry in charge.
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Fronener
Vatican
Austria Danube Flood Reaches Viena Suburbs
The Danube overflow has reached the outskirts of Vienna, notably Leppoldstadt and Roses, as flood conditions worsen in the region. Local authorities report rising water levels and evacuation concerns for affected neighborhoods.
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Danube
Viexma
Viena
Monetary Ledger Fragments From Chicago and Alton Listings
Fragmentary OCR shows monetary figures tied to places Chicago and Alton with multiple district listings including Ohio and Mississippi. Data appears as disjointed currency amounts 120 and 55, with 118 in Ohio Mississippi area, suggesting a tabulated ledger or classifieds snippet.
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Serred
Preferre
Chicago’ and Alton
Ohio
Mimissippi
Markets by telegraph show unsettled grain quotes
New York markets report unsettled tone in wheat and flour with prices hovering around 12 to 14 cents per unit. Cotton futures steady with upland trading near 11,000 bales. barley and corn values cited with minor gains amid active trade and light offerings.
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New York
Dell
Columbus Fire and Corporate News Amid Local Losses
A fire in Columbus damaged Mrs. Riddle’s Front Street residence before dawn, sparing some structures but destroying others. The Nilsson fever and the Akron Agricultural Works consolidation valued at $200,000 were also noted, with local excitement over state incorporation news and a planned social event at Mlle Ceara’s tonight.
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CoLumbus
Front Street
Riddle
the Agricultural Works
Missouri Pacific interest draws bidders in St Louis scene
In St Louis, Fisk Jr shows interest in the Missouri Pacific while other bidders gather. The text hints at Ohio road ties and competing bids, with names like Joy noted, though many words are garbled. The fragment suggests a railroad sale context and competing interests in February.
Cable Echoes From Brussels And Paris
Prince Napoleon remains in Brussels while Ducrot resigns from the French army. Rail traffic between Lille and Paris is halted. Belgium’s king contributes 10,000 francs to revictuate Paris. Garibaldi declines a French Assembly seat. Le Cert wreck near Cape Z Hague yields 98 deaths. Lille faces quarter million francs in German contributions. Hostilities persist in Jura and Doubs as armistice is rejected. Paris authorized a municipal loan and war levy. Prussia seeks fifty millionthal era funding, repayable by German Parliament. Baden citizens vow Werder monument.
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Napoleon
Brussels
Ducrot
Lille
Paris
Belgium
France
Garibaldi
Cape ZS Hague
Lille Bonne
Jura
Doubs
Empire
Germany
Baden
von Werder
Bourbaki
Money Movements Swirl Through City in Year End Drift
A garbled note traces finance flows in and out of the city across the year, referencing the New York Financial Chronicle, cotton crop timing in February, and warnings about church swindles in New Hampshire noting indictable offenses and officials blamed for lapses.
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New York Financial Chronicle
New Hampshire
Primitive Salt Works in California From Alameda
The February Overland Monthly describes early California salt works near Alameda Bay, dating to 1862. Basins cover about eight acres with a three-part setup and wind pumps. six Chinese laborers scrape an eight-acre basin in three weeks. Salt costs and output are outlined, with high receipt projections, windward dust issues, and expansion prospects amid healthy climate.
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California
Overland Monthly
Alameda
Bay of San Francico
San Francisco
Tegmers
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Newport & Cincinnati
Telegraph Today
Rie
Ital
Cincinnati Gasette
Garces
NEW York Herald
Treneser
Basede i. Cali
Dennis JH. Ma
James W. Gray
Sinhipman
Wem T. Buckley
Engi McComb
C. J. Mel Edward A. Basedesas
Fuiste
Marae
Ieren
D. Webms Gimnas Ce P. Venable
F. Boom & Chaplain
Truple
W. G. Temple
Bismarck and
Buncombe
Akerman
NEW Erie General Mortgage
Brooklyn
Miorrow
Academy
America
Frederic Barbarosm
Faderland
Coffey
Elizabeth Coffey
Home Insurance Company
London
Bismarck
Buncomde
London Spectator
Leopold
Napoleonists
Silean
William
Wilhelmshohe
Alexander T. Stewart
New Yonk
Yorks
Joliet
Bill Boyth
Lyttleton
Wavana
Riskville
Samana
Hergh
Agenic
Xew Erik
Times’ Financial
Erie
New York and Erie Company
New
Erie Railway
Ely
Siete
New Oly
Greg
SAN
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Mississippi
North Carolina
Texas
Virginia
Upson
Stevenson
Cincinnati Southern Railroad
Bingham
Asper
Missouri River
Fort Leavenworth
McCormick
Missouriislature
Minn
St. Paul
Minnesota
Mt. Roots
Arkr
Lew
Pr. Jones
Beaman
Michigan
Jackson, Lansing and Michigan Railroad Company
Traverse Bay
Straits of Mackinaw
Sargent
Cal.d
Johnson
Ao Ee
Messrs. Brooks
WAPA
Cox
Pennsylvania
Randall
Peon
West Point Imbroglio
Fish
Indian Bureau Management
Parker
West Point
Butler
Wasuinotox
Dian Bareiota
Ae Ved
Tsa
Indi
Dillon
VATI
Austria
ST. Louis
Fisk, Jr
Missouri Pacific
Rikparched
Spas
Nantes
Tisouri
Kansana
Mr. Joy
Ohio Road
Ieee
Loveland Accon
CingimmaTs
Lanesville
Randles
Basie
Louisville
Cincinnati
Marietta
Peati Sre
Tralee
Hawilton S
Datton
Inca
Axaho
TAM Ue P.M Bek
Ise
Esate
Vernon Accu
Ier
Central Tea Store
T. Griffiths
A . Corner Fifth
Central Ayeane
Wallace
Lawson
Noa
Industre
Pig Street
Brass and Steam Pipe Works
Fewlass & Hodgson
East Fromtreet
Cincinnatl
Witsoe Deste Citizens of
Telstor
Ghrostork
E. W. Coburs
John Holland
Golens
West Fourth
Mt. Ant
LEGAL
E. de Ville
Seaestiay
Feletta
Story & Son
State of
Jane Anthony J. Fees
E. Caeva
William Doyle
Arenes T Deanthes
Astrance
Wien
A. Ba
Rte
A. JO
Franklin Type Foundery
Vine Street
Allison, Smith & Johnson
Railwaye
Ciscianeti
Ike
Little Miami
Great Trunk Railroad
Louisville &Cincinnati
Ates Fes
Om P.M
A.M
Royal Train
Atlantic & Great Western Railway
Tauris Legany
General Southern
R. Griffiths
W. Cor
Sycamore
N.Y. M
Deren
Wamsutta
Lonsdale
Wilson Bros
Ragen McCracken
Medical
Bat Cate Scher Aero
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