Telegraph Rates Fall With Government Savings Claim
A Western Union system argued to beat old rates, delivering messages under two miles promptly and at less than half the prior cost, contrasting with uneven charges across distances. The piece cites delays and high costs, calls for congressional action, and notes parallel moves abroad and mining profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union ‘Telegraph Company
Boston
Chicago
Genko Palg Tagl
Congress
Disrazil
Seamen's Strike in New York Rebukes Congress
New York seamen strike delivers a clear rebuke to Congress and signals strong union resolve. The action disrupts port activity and highlights labor demands, with organizers stating solidarity across crews and shipowners facing mounting pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Congress
Mexican items report regional progress and discoveries
The piece notes the capital moving to Hidalgo, a Puebla to V onan railway due May 5, plus several new mines near Tezapan yielding lead iron and alum. It mentions capture of Jose Peres who led a sacking near Santuario, a Col. killed, and aging legends. Ram on Caballero finding eight silver veins at Tantuna Vera Cruz causing great sensation.
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Hidalgo
Puebla
V Onan
Tezapan
Jose Peres
Santuario
D. Leando Ibarra
Allende
Col. 1
Maris
Taken
Col
Sr. Ruiz
P. D. Ramon Caballero
Tantuna
Vera Cras
Land sales near Columbus Georgia after the war end
The report notes farm land dealings and rents in Kentucky and nearby regions following the war. McDonald’s eighty acre farm nearville Kentucky rents to Claiborn at nine dollars per acre. Dudley Davis farm of 416 acres between towns sold to Dr. J Cantrill at sixty three dollars per acre. A 340 acre farm is rented to a relative under liberal terms, reflecting broad postwar land activity.
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Columbus
Price
Rogel
McDonald
Nearville
Claiborn
Dudley Davis
J. Cantrill
Acre
Great Western Railway costs per mile and western expansion plans
The article notes the Great Western Railway of England costing nearly $350,000 per mile and discusses proposed routes toward Seal and Bryan city. It mentions depot distance calculations, a $25 figure, and an effort to connect Mt. Vernon to Galveston with Gravile involvement, highlighting the project as a major Western road plan under contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western Railway of
England
Bryan
Mt. Vernon
Gra
Veston Wi
Gravile
Literary Items and Notices from Paris Letters
Fragmentary OCR reveals references to Owen Meredith and Robert Lytton preparing poems and a three volume novel. Mentions of George Sand, Paris, a disillusioned view, and a plan to publish The Flight of Beauty. Also notes a February sale of Yeats items for 40,000 dollars.
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Owen Meredith
Robert Lytton
George Sand
Paris Wren
Tackeraan
Sacred City of Japan Highlighted in Trade View
An old descriptive note extols Osaka as Japan’s sacred hub, home to the Mikado’s residence with copper roof and wooden upperwork, standing on stone foundations. It mentions the commercial center on the Suonada sea route and a nearby Tycoon's building undergoing repairs.
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Wisconsin
Green Bay
Hanter
Cornell University
Russia
Anna Gagarin
Moscow
France
Delisser
Mary Grant - Conner
Helsman
Eo County
N. J
Japan
Osaka
Suonada
S ‘E
Elopement Rumor From Poughkeepsie Poorhouse
A Poughkeepsie correspondent reports a sensational incident at a local poorhouse. A poorly dressed woman with a striking face, once an opera hopeful, eloped with a man after a clandestine romance and later vanished, eluding authorities. Dutchess County authorities have had no further word since the escape.
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Poughkeepsie
New York
Eloise Brentano
Sven
Anata Ment
Dutchess County
Strange Adventure of a Young Lady Reported in Terre Haute Journal
A distressing tale from Terre Haute Ind detailing a young woman's suffering and listing a dispatch from Oswego parents seeking her whereabouts. The report notes she wandered in a crazed state, later recovered enough to distinguish among objects, with a dress found in Otter Creek township woods referenced as evidence.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Oswego
Otter Creek
Miscellaneous 19th Century Notices and Scattered Updates
Fragmented items include updates on publishing three magazines, Pembroke postmistress appointment, General Sherman illness recovery, ex Governor Pickens in Edgefield, a New York Atlantic balloon attempt next April, sale of N Com mandial adeation to a Republican company, Leavenworth post office leadership, Minnesota postal issues, and various brief notices of individuals and events.
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Pickens
South Caroage
Edgefield
Atlantic
New York
Hugh Hastings
Leavenworth
Kansas
Col
Jenni
Havana
A. Hiatt
Rochester
Consaleant Nion Mutual Insurace Co
G. Gill Tela
Jackson B
Henry Calhoun Freedman Incident at Mount Pisgah Texas
Henry Calhoun, a freedman at Mount Pisgah in Texas, was recently involved in an event underscoring the era's social tensions. Details remain fragmentary, but the report notes his presence and the surrounding community response.
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Henry Calhoun
Mount Pisgah
Texas
Atae
Ventilated stables and lighting for mangers advised
A fragment discusses stable design with low mangers and ample ventilation and lighting. It mentions a supposed French cure and references dangerous water from a tunnel near Balcony Falls Virginia with vague health claims. The text is garbled but centers on cleanliness, preparation, and implied remedies.
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James
Balcony Falls
de Helene
In Livingnon A Mysterious Threat After Warning
A fragmentary report describes a man named Kilyn compelling others to surrender arms and firing on them. A person named Gore faced gunfire, while another member fled to safety. A colored man warned of danger if he stayed, then left for Senator County following friends advice.
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Livingnon
Pices
Ome
Kilyn
Gore
Pemithe
Tina
Tourne
Gal
Senner County
Tax Sorosis Lectures Raise Social Debate
A fragment notes that Tax Sorosis excludes working women from membership and emphasizes intellect over aristocracy. It mentions a planned winter lecture course under the York Sorosis, led by prominent ladies and aimed at elevating social discourse without admitting lower-status members.
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Ted Tadties
Establish
York Sorosis
Fragmented Senate debate on suffrage and laws
Readable fragments show a Senate discussion of McGarra han claim and universal suffrage, plus references to Meiggs laws and a House military committee report. Mentions Seward government in an award pot and political tensions about federal authority versus states power, with unclear dates or places.
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Senate
McGarrahan
House Military Committee
Seward
St. Thomas Puroo
Ee. T
Cincinnati
Supreme Bason
James
Dent
Congress
Sila
Fraud and finance turmoil in New York City headlines
From New York City and surrounding financial disorder. Custom House officials implicated in recent frauds have fled to Canada. Heavy capitalists form a coin to grow cotton in South Carolina. The police break up the gift of Robinson & Co. Railways show few registered stocks traded at the Exchange. Sonyatte, Thuan Wolke, Fargo & Co., and the United States Express Company reflect anxiety among dollars. Chamber of Commerce adopts a stance on public debt and specie payments. Gold contracts arise. gold flows to customs pay interest and reduce the national debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custom House
Canada
South Carolina
Robinson & Co
Thuan Wolke Fargo & Co
United States Express Company
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting Planned by Columbus Colored School in Urbana Favor
From Columbus and Onte areas come word of a meeting to support the Urbana school plan. Residents discuss educational improvements and community progress, urging attendance and civic backing for the Urbana initiative.
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Urbana
Fire and politics figures shape era in Bethlehem and Illinois
A blaze struck Bethlehem Pennsylvania prompting a fire response as petitions against railroad monopolies surface. In Illinois, General Thomas G. Osorno is elected Commander-in-chief of the state Grand Army of the Republic, signaling political shifts.
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Tage Don Io
Jetscoe
Bethlehem
Lauckenback
Thomas G. Osorno
Illinois Division
Grand Army of Republic
Court considers Sony case on poll and treasury notes
The Missouri Supreme Court weighs a case involving Sony and possible payment issues tied to a public poll. The decision centers on tax and treasury implications as the court examines the adverse effects on government finances and corporate responsibilities.
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Sony Es Ag
Preme Court of Missouri
Sony Es Ee
The
Treasury
Garibaldi Urges Hungarian Separation from Austria
Europe reports Garibaldi advising Hungarian autonomy from Austria. The message hints at Central Asia intrigues and signals a broader strategic shift. The garbled text references communication and possible return notes, but uncertainties remain about timing and scope.
New York In State Of Language Confusion
A brief note suggests chaotic wording and garbled text in a New York state communication. The fragment implies unclear phrasing and potential transcription errors affecting accuracy. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable from the readable portion.
Fragmentary report from theater board meeting yields few details
A damaged, partial OCR text outlines a theater board meeting about finances and possible proposals. Readable items mention a person and money from a house, but most specifics are unclear.
Fragmentary OCR item with unclear facts
A garbled OCR fragment references names or terms without clear context or identifiable events. No coherent People, places, or actions remain readable to form a valid news note.
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