Debate Over Military Tribunals Amid Civil Liberties Questions
New York reports discuss whether American citizens may be tried by military tribunals under wartime or postwar pressures. Citing historical parallels from France after the revolution and the siege, the piece weighs the rights to witnesses, due process, and treaty guarantees, arguing for regular court proceedings in sedition or treason cases.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Secesaior
Thiers
Cayenne
Trial of General John McDonald in St Louis Continues
The McDonald trial resumed in St Louis on November 17 with a crowded courtroom. Witnesses described payments and schemes involving Edward Frazer, Joyce, and others connected to distillers and collectors, noting sums claimed or recovered and delays aimed at concealing assets.
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St. Louis
John McDonald
Edward & Fraer
Beevis & Frazer
Laren
Ind
Aearm the Distilleres
Andrew Megorue
Cincinnati
C. G
Ford A. Avery
Patrick
Teuscher
Givitt
Alee Suaueed
Cecal Ieee
Calip
Ted Ton
Overstel
Brittos
Circuit Court
Reed
Davis
Pike County
Whisky Ring and McKee Friends in the Grant Era
A letter to the New York Herald recounts the Whisky Ring scandal tied to McKee and Ford in St Louis and Washington. It describes how distillers funded political gifts, manipulated offices, and used forged telegraphs to shield ring leaders, with McKee’s Globe paper and Grant era figures central to the scheme. The piece traces the rise of reform efforts, internal betrayal, and the eventual exposure and political fallout from 1872 to 1874.
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The
New York Herald
McKee
MeeKee
Democrat
Apel
St. Louis
Leavenworth
Ford
J. Ae
Cos
Ublican
Ring
Ferry
Fouser Haad
Fishpack
Globe
Easeer
Washington
Exposed fraud halted by Ring control and editorials
A hurried royal sequence shows the King, banks, and Mr Fishback in a swift pivot as the Jenorrat gains Ring control. Editorials congratulating the President and Secretary were sent to Mr McKee for approval, with orders not to publish proofs. From then, the Democrat received no further favorable exposures.
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Grant
Ford
Es Ben Delano
Wanaeliana
Avery
The
Treasury
S. Signa
Democrat
W. M. Grosoisor
McDonald the Missouri Leader in a Noted Case
St Louis Dispatch reviews McDonald career from river trade to army service and a rise to Internal Revenue supervisor. It notes wealth, Green Lake Wisconsin estate, lavish summer entertainments, and a sharp contrast between Joyce as brain and McDonald as the visible figure. Describes physique, dress, and a diamond cross, with courtroom demeanor amid witnesses and trials.
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McDonald
Rusner
St. Louis
Lisson
Morgan L. Smith
Eighth Missouri Regiment
Smith
Internal Revenue
Green Lake
Wisconsin
Cate
Cor Ee
Joyes
Joyce
Energet
Fay Ae Be
Joe Jefferson in London Telegraph November 2 review
The London Telegraph praises Joe Jefferson's performance as a superior display of dramatic effort. The audience remained enraptured from curtain rise to fall, marking the actor as unusually genuine, sensitive, and moving in this celebrated role.
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London Telegraph
Jefferson
Washington Irving
Third Term apparaent in Republic debate near Grant
The republic discusses a suspected third term for the Chief Magistrate. The piece notes a controversial stance by Rev. Dr. Fowler and Grant’s tent dialogue suggesting possible support for another four years in the White House, with wavered public sentiment and strategy implied.
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Fowler
Tortswestern University
Chi
Grant
M.te
United States
Grantlet
White House
Washington
Fragmented OCR Skims Race and Race Inference
An unclear OCR fragment describes a tense scene around a performance or visit. It mentions a teacher and a band described with harmful racial terms, suggesting provocation or controversy. The exact event, participants, and location are unreadable.
Pigeons On Rail Line Experiment Reported
Mr Shaw observed tame pigeons near the Wendertal railway track one pecking grain when a train passed. The birds, nicknamed press train, were killed on cars in what appears to be an experiment.
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Mr. Shaw
Eb Linden
Shaw
Selina el Ne
Letter from Den Chelos Warns of War Over Cuba Independence
The letter to Kia accuses President Grant of brinkmanship over Cuba independence. It warns that war between Spain and the United States may occur if Cuba’s independence is not recognized and pledges to defend rights and islands while offering a truce during hostilities.
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Cne
den Chelos
Kia
Grant
Spain
Cuba
Evangeline Whisky Case Hearing in Indiana
Early this morning a Swedish girl employed by Rev J H Jameson was fatally burned by a lamp while her rescuer Mr. Jameson and his wife were badly burned. The Evansville whisky cases appeared before Judge Graham with a bid to move the case to Evansville denied. Attorneys argued the distilleries bribed officials, not the reverse. None of the defendants posted bail yet. an advance plan to set bail remains unsettled.
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Cincinnati Times
Indianapolis
J. H. Jameson
State School Commissioner to discuss needed staff for country schools
State School Commissioner Smart will say in his forthcoming report that 3,571 school officers are required by law to run country schools, though many could be managed with fewer, improving economy and productivity. A Dr. Tade of Hebron allegedly hired horses and buggies to visit relatives, then absconded with property, leaving a wife and family in Licking County.
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Cineromat Times
Catt Mus
Smart
Reedita. A
Tdae
Hebron
Licking County
Moody and Sankey rally Brooklyn on Young Men's Christian Association
A Brooklyn Tabernacle gathering features Moody preaching on offerings to support debt payment and the Young Men's Christian Association. He stresses helping strangers and keeping urban youths from dissipation, citing past rescues and urging sustained support as Sankey sings and Needham prays.
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Brooklyn Tabernacle
Mood
Sali
Men’s Christian Association
Churches of God
Come Ton
Young Men's Christian Association
Cuyler
Moody and Sankey
Brooklyn
Young Men’s Christian Association
Half Mai
Fulton
Jesus
Sankey
Mark
Needham
Evan
Pennsylvania
Brother Moody
Wreck on Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Line
Terrible train wreck near Pine House twenty five miles from Augusta results in one death and many injuries. The collision involved an empty-car train following a regular passenger train. several cars telescoped, throwing passengers from the cars and causing severe wounds to men, women, and children. Governor Chamberlain of South Carolina was aboard the outward Augusta train and assisted at the scene.
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Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta
Pine House
Columbia
Poathe Niigata
Carlie Nightingeste
William Rigumgnts
Bronswick
Hegesheimer
United States Coast
Man
Baltimore
Governor Chamberlain
South Carolanne
Mjore
River and tow movements report from multiple ports
November river notes show Monongahela levels, tows including Granite State and Hyena, coal barges at Philadelphia head, and Belle McGowan towing. Arrivals at Catno and Oil City weather brief as well as ship arrivals and departures at Elksville with freight and market activity discussed.
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Monongahela
Wheeling
Granite State
Portsmouth
Tom Dodswoth
Nellie Walton
Samuel Clarke
Hila Hawk
Fila Layman
J. Sharp -McDonald
J. K. Bigley
Portamouth
Hyena
Philli Island
Beil’ McGowan
Phillips & Mittenaway
Belle McGowan
J. N
William O'Neil
Oil City
Brownsville
Catno
Utah
New Orleans
Capital City
Vicksburg
Big Foot
Prllsburg
Jas. D. Parker
Memphis
T. F. Eckert
Mississippi River
St. Joseph
Red Cloud
Evansville
St Louis
D. Parker
Cincinnati
Elvisxville
Minneola
Fransville
Parkers
Albany
Ind
Uwp
Tarascon
Glasgow
Della and Tow
Hobbsson
Bransford
National highlights sensational attractions this week
The National highlights sensational attractions this week as petitions for corporating Winton Place are withdrawn. Indiana Stiffs receive notice and a burglary at Judson Dornion's Wyoming residence results in the loss of a small jewelry lot, with a valuable silverware set untouched in the aiming room.
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Judson Dornion
Wyoming
Sayler family welcomed twins to brighten home
The Hon Milt Sayler is twice anacle his brother, the happy father of twin girls born this month, adding brightness to his house. Weight of the twins reported as sixteen pounds.
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Milt. Sayler
Robbery Report From Spring and Abigail Corners
Mr. Fred Herschel of the Spring and Abigail streets corner reports a burglary at his dwelling yesterday in which a large quantity of clothing and fin money were stolen. Police inquiries are under way.
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Fred. Herschel
Spring
Abigail Streets
West Fourth Street Woman Charged With Rough Handling
Mrs Emma Keith of West Fourth street appeared in Police Court this morning on a charge of roughly handling an elderly woman. The accusation was dismissed immediately as the court found evident malice in the charge.
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Emma Keith
West Fourth Street
Doof
Herouse
Andy Gigan Plans Southern Tour for Health Benefit
Andy Gigan, noted as one of the most genial conductors of the Atlantic and Great Western Road, contemplates a Southern tour for his health. Well wishers expect the trip will prove beneficial and bring him renewed vigor.
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Andy Gigan
Andy
Readership notice from Cumimivsville Times
The Times in Cumimivsville informs residents that John H Elleioes acts as agent for the ES and urges readers returning home from work to send their orders to the office or notify Mr Kabisch of any wishes for news delivery.
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the Times
Cumimivsville
John Helleioes
Rat Gemmeren
ES At
Mr. Kabisch
Memphis or St Louis Excurs Prompt a Silent No
A small Cincinnati group who visited Philadelphia recently confronts judging eyes as they refuse plans for trips to Memphis or St Louis. The local crowd questions their sanity, yet they respond with quiet firmness no.
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Cincinnati
Philadelphis
Reg
Memphis
St. Louis
Thas
Steamship Linols Sails for Europe with Live Stock Cargo
The steamship Linols sailing for Europe carries 30 dressed beeves 150 dressed sheep and a large quantity of poultry and oysters. The goods are to be landed in good condition using a refrigerating apparatus.
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Europe
Explosion at Oriental Powder Mills halts work
In Gortam Me on November 15, the mixing mills at Oriental Powder Mills in South Windham blew up just before shift start. No injuries were reported and operations will be temporarily suspended.
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Gortam
Oriental Powder Mills
South Windham
Havana Arrival of Royal Commissioner Rubi Sparks Hopes
Senor Rubi, the Royal Commissioner, has arrived in Havana on November 1. Officials anticipate strong results from his visit as he oversees local affairs and evaluates ongoing projects.
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City of
Mexico
Senate
Ero Rubio
Senor Saavedra
Vidal Canteen
Sebastian Camacho
Cuba
Havana
Senor Rubi
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