Army officer inspects secret War Treasury box contents
Brevet Brigadier General Lewis H. Pelouse of the Adjutant General's office heads an inspection of the War Treasury box contents. An inventory is checked as the lid is unscrewed with General Spinner and others observing. The items, mostly from South Carolina residences, are valued in the thousands, highlighting Civil War relics and the era’s military ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
Treasury
Lewis H. Pelouse
Adjutant General's Office
Spinner
South Carolina
Fragmentary note hints at urgency on the force
A brief, garbled line suggests a focus on the police or security force with an emphasis on speed or urgency, though specifics are unclear due to the damaged text. It mentions a concept of response time or effectiveness, implying pressure on authorities to act sooner.
Fragmented 19th century notes on flood damage and railways
Fragmentary report describes water flooding streets near the river washing away track sections and a bridge, with rail service disrupted on the Savannah and Council Bluffs lines. Mentions flooded yards, submerged rail lines, and workers repairing two thousand sho and picks along the Ohio and Mississippi corridor. Also notes distant antiquities and exploratory finds in South Africa and Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Dan
Horec
Ohio and Mississippi
Jeffersonville
North Vernon
Brazil
The Most Terrific Storm Ever Witnessed in Wheeling
A powerful wind and hailstorm struck Wheeling when noon heat peaked, smashing windows and damaging roofs. Streets flooded, a steamer and mills lost moorings, and nails worth over $5,000 were scattered from Top Mills. Many houses statewide reported extensive damage, with vines and yards severely harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Hudson
Seales Wales
Caer
Capt. Crawford
Texan
Fight With Comanches Near Brazos Fork Report
Graphic San Antonio Express account describes a clash near the Brazos fork on the 7th, a volunteer scout leaving Fort Griffin on the 5th, and Tonkawa allies armed with Spencer carbines and revolvers. The narrative notes a fierce encounter with a war party of Comanches and details the brutal aftermath and names observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas) Express
Brazos River
Fort Griffin
Tontier
Simon McHord
Henry
Spencer
Oteyé Creek
Coratovs Crocs Clock Exceeds Fifty Thousand in Cost
A fragmentary report notes a clock project titled Coratovs Crocs. The device features at least ten sample components and a main dial. The total cost is stated to exceed $50,000, with mention of an extended timeline and ongoing development.
New Bedford Whaler Spares Old Sperm Whale Encounter
The Honolulu Advertiser notes a New Bedford whaler confronting an old sperm whale near the fish grounds. The event draws attention to mounting hazards at sea and the costs involved in whaling ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AmBerncris
Honolulu
New Bedford
Rome
Twenty Per Acre Land Estimate Reported
A fragment notes an expected rate of twenty dollars per acre for land. No further context or entities are readable to determine location, date, or parties involved.
A Romance from the Newcastle Chronicle Fragment
An English piece from the Newcastle Chronicle describes a man who feels fortune shift after a period of toil and possession of a handsome fortune. He shares with a woman and her family who now accompany him and arrange travel tickets to a new world, though the fragment ends without closure.
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Newcastle Chroncle
New Telescopic Comet Visible in England
A new comet viewable in England for an unusually long period is described, with measurements of its sky position on April 29 at half past nine, noting its faint vaporous form and southern sky presence. The text references prior comets and early observations, though many words are garbled.
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England
Twior Ward
Ees Fleming
Willy
Patriots the Victors on Another Hard Fought Field
The report from Cuba describes Cuban and Spanish forces near Las Tunas and Nuevitas. It notes reinforcements arriving, ongoing skirmishes, and Cuban leaders asserting decisive action to sever supply lines and seize key towns. The text mentions wartime finance with large sums and public morale among Principes rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriots
Turbulent Affairs in Central and South America
The report notes yellow fever spreading along the South American coast with outbreaks in Guatemala and El Salvador, while Guatemala's leaders were defeated and troops dispersed. An eruption of the Socola volcano sent lava flows across the plain after seismic shocks felt countrywide. In Colombia, a presidential candidate Mosquera appears likely to win as canal grant debates shift toward private control. Costa Rican and other regional developments reflect political and health tensions across the isthmus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosquera
Colombie
Eation
United States
Guatemala
San Jose
Enscintta
Salvador
Socala
Transquil
Pri
Congre
Doc
Jenus Timener
Unfortunate Girl Deserts For Love in Despair Note
A letter from Nellie to George H Barr reveals a planned self destruction after elopement and desertion rumors. The missive asks forgiveness and mentions rings and a heart yearning for his return. Authorities note Nellie’s possible departure to Chicago as searches continued, river dragging ongoing.
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George H. Barr
New York
Honce
Nellie
Grerce
Bps Vidal Ae
Genesttee
Mrs. Foster
George
Nelle
Burr
Chicago
Post Office Route to Run Cincinnati to St Louis
After July 1 a postal car will operate between Cincinnati and St Louis to speed mail. Damage from high water hits Dayton and Indianapolis as a severe storm harms crops near West Liberty where ruins are reported. Hail up to two feet blankets Market and Main streets, with crews seeking to restore service. Some lines are garbled but reference events include military or geopolitical mentions related to Cuba and war.
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Cincinnati St. Louis
Dayton
Indianapolis
West Liberty
Hse
Deel
King i
United States
Os N
Eeede Lalel Ooh
Widow Mrs Shaffer Sentenced to Life for Arson
Mrs Shaffer widow of Dr Shaffer has been sentenced to life in State prison for arson. The case names her and another party as involved in the alleged crime, with details indicating a fatal or dangerous outcome and official judgment.
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Y i
Widdow
South Africa
Military and legal notes on captures and payments
A dispatch reports debates on prize money for captors of Mobile and New Fourth Auditor Tyler. It cites presidential and attorney general opinions on how funds are distributed, with a weekly gold payout plan in Ark. It notes military authority in the South and a forthcoming Grand Army address. Also reports Williamsburg fires and a fatal injury, plus a hose and ladder company clash and a locked house incident.
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Mobile
Tyler
Bout Ven
Newark
Hoar
Reynolds
Georgia
Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Grange Srlste Duahrnersp Sigan Tery
Williamsburg
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Ange Delepsione Des Wl Nod Bonques Cerendelet
Petloday, Bum & Capital Stocker Sonn G0
Sele Teak
St. Louis
New Orleans
Sree
Seite
Nacooche
Weber
Texas
Boston
Baldwin
Wheeling
London Telegraph
Aesek
The
London Standard
Cuba
Las Tunas
Nuevitas
Ferrar
Will
Puerto
Cnmane
Napoleon Iuenos
Mor
Principes
Ihegge
Affairs In
Central and South America
Criminal News
N. E. Corner Vine and
Cincinnati
Hand, Whitehouse & Co
de Evecs
Lawson
West Fifth Street
Cleseeetio Nn
Greiner
Attoi Orniey
LAW No
West Third
Notary Public
California
Marley J. J
Dental Co
WN. B
Burnett House
Pearl Street
Plum Street
Rankin & CO
Architectural Iron Works
Franklin Type Foundery
Vine Street
Obie, Allison, Smith & Johnson
Polodery
Hines
Buckeye State Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Capital
Public Landing
Bet
Main
Sycamore
Coverxmatt
Farbes Rere
A. H. Bridgman
Ninth and
Carr Streets
City
Widel& Rammelberg Frat
West Fourth Street
Corner John
Second
Brest
Post Office Bulletin
Beavery
Peace Tay Pant Reber Es
Sraseaj
Wiibontes
Disitlaedil
Nate Anes
Sreeber
Fae Deere
Parage
Phantom
Saga
Reti
Capes Te Serra
A.C. Richards
Warerocoms
East Fourth St
Cincinnati, Ohio
L. F. Wemrmarr
A. Neather
M. Desmand
A. C. Brown
Optical Instruments, &E
Henry Twitchell
Optician
J.C. Dexter
W. Martin's
West Fifth
Walnut
Coffin, Shays
Tring Eth Inods Elamne
Main Street
6Th
7Th
Jallely-Istp
Galt House
P. G. Rooney
John.b. Morris
MAPS
Lioyi
America
Paren
COAL
G. W. C. Johnston
Tiesto Parwot Delig
Kentucky Improvement Co
Hunnewell Cannel
Cane Creek
PIC Iron
W. Bt
H. W. Bares
Gen
Treas
Geo, McGregor
Locksmith & Bell-hanger
Race Street
N. W
Dorder
Mys-Im
Isto Robert
Fuenleher
Gacemate
Gertiemen
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