Hangman's Tree Lynching in Seymour Illinois Scene
Eyewitness recounts a lynching under a hangman’s tree near Seymour after a night of robberies by the Reno gang. Describes the band’s depredations since 1800, arrests, and alleged bonds found on suspects. notes who is jailed and pending trials as a tense, violent incident unfolds.
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Jackson County, Inc
Sikya
Ohio and Mississippi Railroad
Seymour
John Een
Rockford
Reno
Clinton
John
Missouri
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oPeank Rene
Chicago
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New Albany
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Seymour Bank Robbery and Vigilance Carriers in 1868
A report from Seymour details a bank robbery aftermath with Pinkerton involvement, a half-year chase, and arrest efforts. The narrative follows a fugitive tied to a reward, the pursuit through Brownstown, and a vigilante response by local authorities. Local accounts describe suspects, confrontations, and the eventual seizure of evidence and men. The piece situates the event in a wartime era setting with references to trains, guards, and the Adams Express Company.
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Ottack
Adams Express
Samiora
Adams
Louisville
Seymour
Reesei
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Endea
Winscott
Pin Pinkerton
Pinkerton
Chicago
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Exers
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Vna Ao
Bertaen Co Gare
Brownstown
Uel
Ile Coun
Police
A Visit to the Capitol City Grounds and Fountains
A visitor describes a tour of the East D Street grounds around a park and fountain. Marble steps, Corinthian columns, and a gentlemanly guide frame the scene. The account notes a demented governor-like figure and a wary observer as they tour the grounds and walls of the building.
Weather and crime notes from St Louis dispatch
Special Correspondence of the Cincinnati Times reports cool pleasant weather and quiet conditions through the week with ample freight at the port. The piece notes harbor bids, a murder at Cape Girardeau, a murder victim found with buckshot, a bridge project across the Missouri river, and a libel suit in St Louis. It also mentions a stabbing incident and a sculptor’s memorial work added to a city reading room collection.
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Caine
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Archambeat
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Lectures at Tem Lectures-Quaker and Judicial Conventions
Special Cincinnati correspondent notes Professor Moffatt has lectured here recently on temperance topics drawing large crowds. The event attracted thousands who attended to hear lectures and engage with the discussions presented by the speaker and local organizers.
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Cincinnati
Guseurixey
Professor Moffatt
Old Soldier’s Vow on Voting For Rights and War Losses
An elderly Michigan veteran, nearly eighty, recounts serving in the 1812 and Mexican wars and receiving bounty for two sons. He declares he has never voted a ticket other than Democratic, but fears that his last vote may go to opponents of the causes he and his sons fought for, warning against voting for those who oppose his wartime interests.
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Michigan
LONGFELLOW IMITATES GRANT IN ENGLISH MASK VIEW
A colonial era style letter laments English reception of Longfellow style speech making while praising Grant for reserve and virtue. It notes Loxarstiow avoids speaking, escaping at speeches, and calls out Democratic party for alleged lack of political virtue and threat of usurpation.
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Democratic Party
Picnic Excursion by German Working Men's Society at Parlor Grove
The German Working men's Society of Lesingten held a picnic excursion to Parlor Grove with a band. A Union Republican mass meeting tomorrow night will be moved from the College to a new market space with Col. Tarer Col. John P. Jackson and C W Root expected to speak. The piece lists those in the Sixth Congressional District who have taken the oath.
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Lesingten
Parlor Grove
Union Reruptica
C. W. Root
Bansxavris
Congressional Sunday Session Recap and Flood Toll
A detailed report from a Sunday evening session in Congress covers debates on a fortification reserve and a broad bill concerning public land and immigration rights. Senate executive actions, executive appointments, and a presidential veto related to Freedmen’s Bureau provisions are noted, alongside weather and flood disaster updates from Baltimore with seven deaths and extensive property loss.
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Naval Academy
Western Pacific
Newport News Man Found Dead in Erie Area
A fragmentary report describes a man found near Newport News wearing coat and hat, with medicines and a vial of chloroform in a pocket. The body will be moved to Herrieon for burial pending further investigation. Names like Colonel B. Kentucky and John P. Jackson appear in the damaged text.
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B. Kentucky
John P. Jackson
Washington D C Nominations and Diplomatic Appointments
From Washington July 25 reports President nominates Alex Cummings of Ivanis to the Commissie sea ue Simon W John ee named Secretary of the Treasury J Jakob Fiala for the Middle District L Pisce Consul of Honolulu. Burlinggine and party with Chi and Sun Chan guests at the litant Hotel.
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Lvanis
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Treasur J
Burlinggine
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Sun’ Chan
Local Blast of Burns and Casualties Stuns Baltimore
Fragmentary OCR reports a Baltimore incident listing injuries and losses among several victims. Names and specifics are unclear, but the piece mentions Bentley, Larabee & Co. and a Wall collapse or fire feature. Additional details are unreadable amid damaged text.
Wimbledon crowds cheer as troops parade in review
The Atlantic Cable reports from London that about 10,000 men lined the review, presenting a fine scene amid bright weather. Enthusiasm ran high as participants and spectators cheered the march and show of force for the grand event.
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Wimbledon
Mange Erowde
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