COLONIAL LETTERS AND OLD OHIO MEMORIES
A fragmented column recalls 18th century pioneers in Ohio, with letters from Col. John Armstrong to Gen. Wilkinson and notes on early banking riots in Cincinnati. The piece blends reminiscence of frontier hardship, militia scenes, and a cheeky jab at aristocratic pretensions, anchored by references to Wayne and Fort Hamilton.
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Vance
Main Street
Third
Pistaburg
Israel Ludlow
John Armstrong
Col
Wilkinson
Ohio
James Wilkinson
Jo Sturdi
Fowler
Columbia Street
Old Camp
Mt Gas-Works
This Ly
Anthony Wayre
Col. Armstrong
Bray
Wayne
Be Able to Work Herself Out of the Jam
A readable fragment notes a person striving to resolve a difficult situation through effort. The context suggests personal resilience and practical steps to regain control, highlighting determination and problem solving without further details.
Temperance Meeting and City Council Proceedings Echo
A long temperance meeting at Newport's First Church draws attendees, with remarks by Rev Bie Drake and Dr J J Bradford. The city council adjourns after approving street bond claims, sewer plans, and school system proposals, with new members and committee shifts noted.
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Newport
Granville Moody
Gites M.'E
Board of
Grave Church
W. H. Bayas
Wise
En Wasa
Ye Beard
Jno
N. Furber
Zion Cooperative Mercantile Institution Sign Sparked Mormon Debate
Fragments report discussions on the sale of stock from two major local businesses to a grand cooperative mercantile concern named Zion's Cooperative Mercantile Institution. The sign adopted by the establishment prompts reactions from surrounding residents and faithful Mormons as the community weighs the implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Co-Operative
Zion's Cooperative Mercantile Institution
Summers V Ghibeels Case Ends In Kenton Court
The care of Nancy J Summers versus William J Ghibeels concluded after several days in Kenton Circuit Court. Verdict undecided as Summers failed to reach agreement and was discharged. The suit sought five dollars in damages for malicious prosecution amid disputed claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy J. Summers
Willem J. Ghibeels
Hays
Kenton
Summers
Eger
Jemma Fs Patton
Tomes
Congressional Proposals and Senate Action Reported
In the Senate the bill to extend the Freedmen's Bureau educational and collection departments to January 1, 1870 passed. Several land grant bills were introduced and referred. A bill regulating married women rights and DC divorces passed. Debates opposed enforcing British claim decrees before English claim resolution. Tenure of Office bill debated. Senate adjourned to Executive session. In the House many new bills were referred. speeches attacked the Indian Bureau as corrupt. and the Gamasa integrity was criticized before Monday adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Freedmen’s Bureau
District of Columbia
England
Columbus notes onHousehold Exemption law changes
The item discusses changes to the Household Exemption law and notes remarks by J. C. ee) ty ite regarding the implications. It references adjustments to 19 cents to 11 and 10 resulting in a revised understanding of exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hon. J. Cc. Ee
Japanese civil war ends, government proclaims victory
Fragmentary report notes a short engagement with Carlists at the mountains where some were defeated and captured. The Japanese Government announces that the civil war in the country is ended, signaling a conclusion to the conflict and a shift in authority.
Riots and Injuries Ignite in Oxford St Patrick’s Day Bustle
Accounts describe a clash linked to St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Oxford with the Midland Railroad figure in dispute. Rioters suffered serious and some fatal injuries as authorities and citizens sought control. reports mention a factory effort to produce a new breech mechanism and a target of five hundred units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland Railroad
Oxford
Anya
New York
St. Patrick’s Day
Tosco Oon
Sprogield Aramington
Brother of Wallace grateful to men who freed Darden killers
A Warrenton Georgia card notes the brother of Wallace thanks the men who freed Darden from jail and killed him. A Louisville bound steamer Champion from St Louis struck a channel pier causing a minor breach and slight damage. The vessel stayed afloat with minimal loss and total damages estimated under $1,000 while freight loss to Cincinnati is about $10,000, partly insured.
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Wallace
Darden
Warrenton
Georgia
Champion
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Louisville
Tereere
Insurgents Fire Five Large Plantations in Sagua La Area
Army and agency reports state insurgents burned five plantations in the Sagua La area and a detachment left Alvarez well mounted to burn more near Jabacoco. Generals pursue their deferred plan to burn plantations everywhere while telegraph and rail lines between Alvarez and Macagna are cut. Wounded noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagua la
Guaraee
Alvarez and
Macagna
War rumor from San Francisco Tepic on Gen. Lozada army
A rumor from San Francisco Tepic cites Gen Lozada preparing an army of Indians as part of a broader war talk. The report attributes the claim to an oral source named Lozada and notes tension around troop movements and regional alignments.
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Lozada
San. Francisco
Postmaster Nomination Withdrawn and Treasury Plans
The article notes President Grant withdrawing the nomination of George L. Matthews for Postmaster at je Iowa amid a shift among Postoffice agents not on duty. It reports expected receipts for the fiscal year and potential Treasury staffing confirmations, plus a Cuban trade matter and a fire at a New York clothing concern. It mentions the new Criminal Court and laborer employment, with several scattered political and administrative items.
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Grant
George L. Matthews
Iowa
Wm. A. Richardson
the Treasury
Sigi
Boutwell
A York . i
New Yorke Peng
Deena
Ser Ee Clothing
M. & L. Snock
Boots
M. E. Charch
Newie
Sean Teeelon
New Criminal Court
Seti
Teblonapolle
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Father Cist
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Cosnant
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Covington Street
Madison Street
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Covington
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James M. Campbell
Campbell
Ghell Arnote
Taco Cp
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Europe
Cuba
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John B. Morris
Heidacker
Main St
Galt House
C. S. Rankin & CO
Burnet House
Pearl Street
Elm and
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Post Office Bulletin
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Ieee
Avanys
United States
Ite
Aero Ee
Pam
Union Ennai
Registry Office
Tom Petter
Cee
A.C. Richards
Hinds
East Fourth
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Neis
L. PF
Prior Parte
West Sixth
Iene & Sciem Gepacreene
Te . Janes Sey
D. P. Rose
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J. C. Dexter
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I. MY Bas & CO
Dors
Fi. Reinrart & Co
Coffin, Shays & CO
Mieeasny
Matin Street
Jals-Ly
Kentucky Improvement Co
H. W. Bates
Etim
Treas
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Oltre
A. Cc. Brown
Cotten and
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Ig Machines
Safety Po Oman Ee
Conner John
James K. Wilson
Looker
Fourth Street
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Reiver Lumber
Ninth
Carr Streets
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