Wells Fargo Contract Controversy Overland Mail 1868
The document reports on Wells Fargo & Co defending its post office mail contract for the overland route between Union Pacific and Central Pacific termini. It covers compensation disputes, legislative actions, and correspondence with Carl ton of Chicago, detailing alleged improper pay and the Postmaster General’s authority, with a special agent’s report on how overland mails were treated and the handling of mail during stoppages through October 1868 to November 1868.
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Sponey
Wells, Fargo & Co
Union Pacific Railroad
Central Pacific Railroad
Carlton
Chicago
Farge & Co
Patessave
Widder
Congress
Postmaster General
Saane Die Malinn
Wich
Potmonet Sane
Ug Olverngrem
Ferg & i
ST Sern Bell Generes
Pox
Eada
Ball
Overland Mails
Nestasxa
Letter From Memphis. An Italian Tries to Kill His Mistress
A Cincinnati Times by Merial Correspondence reports in Memphis an attempted murder and a subsequent death by suicide. The narrative mentions a swindler Mere About Mergam, embezzlement prosecutions, river conditions, steamboats Argosy and Silver Moon, and cargoes of cotton. It includes references to militia movements in Arkansas and a detailed recount of the Battle of New Orleans era.
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Mergam
Temnere Rcheel
Merial
Cincinnati Times
Cairo
Arkaneas
Little Rock
Fort Smith
White River
Argosy
Dan Able
Messrs. Kendig & Co
Captain Gross
New Orleans
Bayou Sara
Cincinnati
Ben Lies
Memphis
Glimpees of the Legislature and Insurance Firms in Session
January 7 saw a robust opening as the Geant Assembly met with insurers dentists and school committees amid a day of activity. The Senate introduced bills to amend and safe guard statutes while the House followed with measures to amend an act in favor of a tie and adjourned.
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Cotumers
Geant Assemblag
Senate
Salting at Mount Mich County Tatvehedar at Salt
Fragmented telegraph style excerpt notes costs of salt per barrel at Mount Mich. county area and mentions shipments of iron rails for a railroad uproar. Possible references to Terre Haute Gas and connections to state lanes, with unclear names and dates.
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Mount Mich
Terre Haute
Ind
Fragmentary North Marshall item on copper sales noted
OCR fragment mentions North Marshall Minnesota copper sales and a possible rate or price but lacks readable details or complete names. The readable bits reference a local context and monetary amount, suggesting a brief notice about a copper sale or transaction in Marshall.
Kentucky Legislature Contesting Ownership in Courts
Fragmentary OCR report notes the Kentucky legislature preparing to contest ownership in court concerning a property or stake held by an individual or entity named Wolle Inland. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
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Kentucky
Wolle Inland
Mixed Washington Notes and Political Moves
The East reports Gen. Howard defending the University brickwork as safe after marking defective bricks. Senator Nye seeks public land rights and use of cable materials with 31 000 per year from government. Maine caucus shows 75 for Hamlin and 74 for Morrill as United States Senator. Gov. Bullock’s valedictory cites a 27 million dollar fee. Provisional Spain hints Dulce restraint on Cuba. Railroads seek stock sales and tariff action proceeds. U.S. disbursed 17.7 million in December while P. H. Morgan is confirmed as Louisiana district attorney.
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Howard
Muller
The
Treasury
Nye
U.S
Paells
Fargo & Co & Ee
Siena
Congress
Mochhgatina
Committee of Ways and Means
Maine Atare
Hamlin
Morrill
United States
Bullock
Aponork
Salomon Express Company
Ckwane
Hilgate
New York Chamber of Commerce
Garfield
Atlantic C
Cleveland and
Pittsburg Railroad
Rock Island Railroad
Provisional Government of
Spain
Dulce
Wiacehthane
Washington
U. S.T
P. H. Morgan
District of Louisiana
Omig Legislature Moves on County atone and Minorities Bills
The Senate introduces petitions and bills to empower county commissioners, address minor reports, and consider measures related to some public concerns. A joint House-Senate session counted votes on a tax or official matter, while discussions covered duties of clerks, fire company support, and navigation issues on the Big Beaver river.
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Ganttal Lamatic Asylum
Springfield
Chesapeake and Ohio
Vermont
Ohio
Hi 'Ol Ro
Big Beaver River
Montana Capital Location and Territorial Leadership Noted
At St Louis and Des Moines in 1864 discussions reference the location of Montana's capital The Adiesne Laapeecs and Saline River near Phenix Missouri, with 8 W Headler of Green County elected as Speaker of the House in a territorial organization.
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St. Louisa
Desmoines
Kati
Montana
Saline
Missouri
W. Headler
Green Coun
Cravens of Jefferson Named in Legislative Ruling
A cryptic report indicates Hon. J. R. Cravens of Jefferson is mentioned in a legislative action regarding appointment and conduct. The text references tobacco use and authority figures named Speer and Speaker, with unclear context about guilt or penalties.
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J. R. Cravens
Jefferson
Speer
Rebel General Saget Advances From Hayti Frontier
A fragment reports General Saget moving from Hayti toward the frontier after purchasing steamers. The incomplete lines suggest a rebel campaign or supply activity, with no clear dates or full context.
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Saget
Rene
Haytl
Amemianni Captetnant on Eve of Sande Abecdle
unclear text mentions Amemianni and Sande with phrases about eve and danger. details are fragmented and unable to confirm a coherent event or entities beyond the garbled names.
Fragmentary notice hints at clarified event details
The readable portion mentions increased coverage and references Pee and ee cases. No clear date or full names are present, but the fragment implies a broader attention or expansion of coverage by an entity linked to Pee. More specifics are unreadable in the surviving text.
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Bela
Ivania
Ames
Philadelia Lee
Vince
Osage Fair Dates Set Amid Tragic Xenia Horse Accident
The Ohio State Fair is scheduled for Toledo from September 13 to 17. A man died yesterday in Xenia when his horse bolted, injuring him fatally.
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Springfield
Ohio
Toledo
Xenia
Tennessee bill for constitutional convention to enfranchise ex
Mr. Ryder of Shelby proposes a state constitutional convention to enfranchise ex slaves and address state debt. The draft bill, introduced in the Tennessee Legislature, faces questions over scope and implementation as regional notes reference Wilmington Baltimore and timing issues.
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Ryder
Shelby
Tennessee
Delaware
Ne Ae Cne
Wilmington
Baltimore
Arkansas report on events around the election era
General Horace Porter on Arkansas affairs describes threats and violence prior to an election. The State House was guarded as officials slept inside, with militia present and fears of assassination. Observations outline political tension and calls for federal arrests rather than local action.
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Horace Porter
Grant
Arkansas
Barker
Upham
Acee House
Marshal
State House
United States
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Geo. McGregor
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