Fragmentary 1868 report spans railways bridges and politics
A long OCR fragment discusses railway facilities in Hillsborough and Blanchester, a bridge resolution for Ohio River navigation, and debates over applying bridge rules to Mississippi and Missouri rivers. It mentions Sen Raum and Rev Delano, Johnson era politics, and a Washington letter with local civic notes.
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Ae Tee
Ohio River
Pee Pe
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Aken
Ubie
Secur
Delano
Poe
Obie
Mississippi
Schenck
Raum
Pile
Missouri River
Roses
Keo
Letter from New York describes a chaotic convention scene
A New York letter reports disorder at a Democratic convention with disorganized press access and restless delegates. Criticism focuses on late registrations, unclear seating, and fractured coordination, while Western Democrats reportedly suppress the Chase faction and reporters vent frustrations. The piece characterizes the event as shabby and poorly managed, reflecting tensions between factions and the press.
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New York
11Th Avenue
Ergui
Tammany Committee
Aimega
Patterson
New York Herald
Ottawa Gazette
Bores
Mation Mersing
St. James
Mont Honatibe
New York Letter on Democratic Convention and City Heat
Special correspondence from New York describes election fervor and doldrums amid a sweltering July. Mock interviews with a Johnson alias, tales of a Pendleton bet gone awry, a high temp joke, and notes on flirtations with French novels fill the column.
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Nevel
New York
Mercury
Wheat Crop in Minnesota Delivers Mixed Fortunes
Special correspondence from Minnesota notes unusually good wheat prospects yet poor potato output due to weather. The piece describes alternating conditions for both crops, with ongoing concerns about yield and subsequent market effects.
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Cincinnati Times
Teeae
Sonia Ai
Wever
Patna
Night's Dispatches Report Erie Train Crash Slaughter
A July 9 dispatch details a Erie express wreck near Union mile after bridge failure on the Philadelphia and Erie line. Five killed instantly and many wounded as two passenger cars plunged, bridge bolts found unscrewed, a special train with medical aid dispatched.
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Erie
Philadelphia and Erie
French Creek
Union
J. A. Fe
Fiat Rock
Seneca
Frank D. Reeves
Warren
Pennsylvania
Irs
Jerome Woodbury
Jefferson County
Boyce
Warren Post
Jamestown
C. Bowman
Corry
NB. Bates
Titusville
L. W. Rotheburg
Brewers Convention in Buffalo reads like session report
The second day of the Brewers Convention in Buffalo names Edward Kistner of Cincinnati as chair. Fred K Sauer, committee chair for brewers before Congress, reads a strong report. A large Committee on Agitation is elected with many notable names from cities including Reading, Philadelphia, Buffalo, New York, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Columbus.
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Cincinnati
Truss
Pendleton
New York
Chicago
Louiavillo
Louis
Conneisville
Knoxville
Here
Danville
McCook
Horatio Seymour
Lidate Jean Vallsndigham
Horatie
Tennessee
Horatio
Wisconsin
Anes
Kentucky
Bemour
Horatio Ie Bey
NendEar Che Webb
Pena
Stan Heme Bey
Ohio
Mour
Pennsylvania
Dagen
Beymmour
Texas
L. C. Hecke
C. J. Ross
Milwaukie
Peter Constant
B. H. K. Siers
Davenport
Eldridge
Fond du Lac
D. C. Boone
Columbus
L. Wolff
Lexington
Peter Phillips Tried for Wife Murder in Anguished Hearing
In Ricuxono on July 9, Peter Phillips faced an arraignment on murder in the first degree charge for the death of his wife. Court proceedings opened this morning as prosecutors outlined the case and defense prepared.
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Ricuxono
Peter Phillips
Telegraph to Monta Fe opens new line to trade
A fragmented telegraph note indicates a line to Monta Fe was completed and opened for business, signaling a transport and communication milestone. The unreadable text mentions completion and readiness for use, suggesting a regional expansion in telegraph infrastructure and commerce.
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Monta Fe
Disgust of the Democracy and Rejoicing of the Republicans
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Times reports reactions to political news in Washington. President Johnson and Secretary Welles reacted with mixed enthusiasm as telegrams arrived. Seymour’s political stance appears weakened while Grant supporters and Republicans welcomed the development. The Senate debated the tax bill with Pomeroy's whisky tax restoration amendment failing 14 to 27.
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Cincinnati Times
Washington
Democrate
White House
Welles
Johnson
Seymour
Chase
Great
Gen. Rawlins
Schofield
War Department
Senate
Pomeroy
Roe
Shocking death by own action
Special Dispatch reports Mrs. Gaynes wife of a hackman known as Conky died by her own action yesterday afternoon by taking nitrate of silver. The bereaved husband said he didn’t care a d n upon learning of the death. A doctor received a gold headed cane from the asylum employer. J. N. the philosopher lifts the city tomorrow evening. A very heavy storm moved through the area with cooler air forecast.
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Peck
Central Ohio Lunatic Asylum
Esterday
J. N
Truth
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Qerener
Lette
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the Inquirer
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Hudson
Andrew Johnson
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Minnesota
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Reconstruction Committee
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Frank Blair
the Democracy
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Woodward
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Delaware
George Hancock
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Adricks
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Maryland
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Hencock
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R. J. Doolittle
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Roman
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United Biop
Cavanaugh
Sirom Sack
Washington McLean
Avenue Hotel
Buffalo
Phalon’s
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Thos. W. Farrin & Wholesale and Retafi Building
Paervin & Johnson
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