White House Busts Highlight Johnson Lincoln in Plans
President and Cabinet members focus on annual reports as Grant remains away in New York. White House upgrades include new paint, paper, carpets, and portraits, with Andrew Johnson busts displayed in the ladies room. Mrs. Ann Stephens, visiting author on Andrew Johnson, is writing a life of the former president and may shape posterity’s view of his term.
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New York
T Son
White House
Andrew Johnson
Hell
Lincoln
Johnson Pone
M. Swayne
Johnson
General Grant
Grant
Presidente Tyler
Polk
Ven Buren
Andy Johnson
TRS
Ann
Jonhson
Pieem
Misfortunes and Growth of Council Bluffs Oste
Burton Garis recounts Council Bluffs Iowa in 1868 praising its growth, rail links, and the forthcoming Omaha bridge. He notes Mormon history, the river crossing, banks, hotels, and notable residents plus the tale of Fenners the New Mexico magnate who lost his wealth to Indians, ending with promise of further updates from Omaha.
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Burris
Iowa
Nauvoo
Salt Lake
Utah
Christ
Missouri River
Mississippi
Chicago
Council Bluffe
Glens End
Missouri Valley
Missouri
California
Colorado
Great West
Council Binfire
Comrailroad
Council Bluffs
St. Joseph
St. Louis
Sioux City
Pacific Railroad
Lows
Minnesota
da Bluffs
Burli
8. Louis, Chilicothe and
Corncil Bluffs
Atlantic Coast
Omaha
Union Pacific Road
Union Depot
Sage
Bago Council Bluffs
Pottawattamie County
Pacific
Champion Vaughan
Leavenworth Times
Bloomer
Kansas
Fort Dodge
Fenners
Santa Fe
Gen
Vaughn
New Mexico
United States Army
West
Golden Wedding and Court News From St Louis
A letter from St. Louis recounts a fifty year residence wedding anniversary with lavish invitations and social scenes in Grecian attire. It also covers maritime disaster of the Isaac Webb near Sandy Hook, detailing crew efforts, loss of life, and rescue by the Philip, with authorities and police involvement. A note on Grecian Green and a legal notice about matrimonial cases ends with a seance report by Miss Lissie Keiser describing visions and recognized spirits.
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Gretna Green
East St. Louis
Secial
Oncinnati Times
St. Louvre
Luxpar
Wm. G
Eek -Soren
Whamber
Dean Tenance
St. Louis
New York World
Sandy Hook
Lease Webb
Liver
Castle Garden
Isaac Webb
J. C. Stowell
Liverpool
Penn
Newfoundland
Halifax
Philip
New York Submarine Company
Chas. Hazzard
Phili
Resch
Hazzard
Shawier
Heaney
Atendent Kennedy
Metropolitan Police
Daniele Down
Railroad Time-Winter Schedule Changes Listed
City notices update several rail lines with winter timetable changes. The Atlantic and Great Western shifts Morning Express to 9 156 A. M. and Night to 7 10 P. M. The Little Miami adjusts 7 A. M. Express for New York and 8 30 A. M. Mail to 8 2 A. M. The Columbu st changes note a 7 A. M. departure and 10 40 P. M. arrival. Indianapolis lines include St. Louis Night Express at 11 P. M. and Chicago Night at 5 P. M. with modifications to Harrison and Lawrenceburg arrivals.
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Atlantic
Great Western
Bennes
Little Miami
New Tork Ag
Mor Columbes
Ornichares
Indianapolis
Ens
Lafayette
St. Louis
Kprees
Chicago
SP. M
Lawrenceburg
Harrison
Eld
Frenceburg
Apt Harrison
Twen
Fragmented 1860 Census Tone in U S Regions
The readable OCR fragment references the 1860 census with numbers from several states and cities. It mentions Missouri and Philadelphia with partial figures, alongside Baltimore and other locales, but the text is heavily garbled and incomplete.
Agional P Inches Up To Top Of Its Wings
A fragment notes a creature or object named Agional P rising to the top of its wings, with unclear context. The line preserves the terse OCR fragment and potential insect or mechanical reference without adding details.
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Agional P
Endowment Association Holds Annual Meeting and Elections
The Ll. O. B. E. Mutual Endowment Association's regular annual meeting elected officers for the coming year. President Levi, Vice President Schwarzenberg, Treasurer Menderson, and Joshua Amberg chaired. A two-year Board of Control includes Cohen, Trost, Sternstein, and Marka, with Strauss, Goldsmith, and Levy continuing. The society lists 65 members, 9 deceased, 16 withdrawn or dropped for non-payment, 26 active. cash receipts totaled 911,083 with no major expenditures recorded and a cash balance carried forward in a contingency fund.
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Ll. O. B. E. Mutual Endowment Association
Vth
Levi
M. H. Schwarzenberg
Gurer—N. Menderson
Joshua Amberg
Board of Control
Martin 8. Cohen
Wolf Trost
H.enstine
M. H. Marka
Covington Church Hosts Evening Services and Membership Grows
The Covington news notes ongoing Christian Church services on Fifth Street led by Rev. P. B. Wiles. Attendance was high yesterday with two united converts at the close of the evening. A man named James A. fell from a Louisville and Cincinnati Railroad train near the city and was severely injured. L. C. Rankin, a respected citizen and Mason member, died at his Third Street home after a two week illness at about forty two.
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Prograes
Fifth Street
P. B. Wiles
James Ane
Louisville
Cincinnati
St. Elizabeth Hospital
L. C. Rankin
Third Street
Third Street, After An Illness of About Two Weeks. Mr. Rankin
Mason
Ee. Church
Paraguay Difficulty Stirring Diplomatic Crises
Reports from Waspthorox and Rio de Janeiro detail tensions over Washburne and Lopez in Paraguay. Wasp crew aided by Lopez’s regime amid international criticism while Washburne defends firm diplomatic rights. Venezuelan unrest progresses as Cuban and Haitian fronts delay peace prospects. Buenos Aires and Madrid exchanges shape regional responses.
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Kirkland
Wasp
Washburne
Lopez
United States
U.S
Rio de Jangino
Ne H. Davis
Wasatxoros
Buenos Ayres
Ress
Washurne
Webb
Blies
Legation
Rio Janeiro
Buenos Aires
Lopes
Paraguay
Asuncion
Bliss
Masterson
Feregeay
Venezuela
The Bear River City Riot Reported
The Riot at Bear River City on November 21 saw the mob attempt to burn the town at midnight. Citizens repulsed them with two killed and several wounded. Troops from Fort Bridger arrived, the city was stabilized, and eleven rioters were reported dead with others wounded. Tom Smith, a leader, remained alive under military arrest.
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Bear River City
Braz River
Pene
Democrat
Fort Bridger
Tom Smith
Conflicting Reports on West Indies Insurrection
Rumors spread in the city about the insurgents with reports varying on their numbers and exact positions. Claims range around ten to twelve thousand rebels and unclear local control amid uncertain intelligence.
Indian War Forces in Kansas and Sheridan Move
A Fort Hayes letter reports Governor Crawford’s Kansas cavalry and allied regiments totaling about 3,000 preparing with General Sully toward the Arkansas and Canadian rivers. Sheridan to command the plains expedition to winter quarters south of the Arkansas, base at Sand Plains, aiming to destroy lodges and arms and drive Indians to reservations.
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Kansas
Crawford
Fifth Cavalry
Seventh Cavalry
Tenth Cavalry
Thirteenth Infantry
Eee
Forsyth
Fort Wallace
Sully
Arkansas
Canadian
Manches
Smoky Hill
Arkansas River
Sheridan
Plains
Sand Plains
Sher
Walnut Creek
Fenian Controversy and Requiem Mass Plan
The Manchester martyrs anniversary committee sought permission to celebrate a requiem mass for the martyrs’ souls. The Dublin bishop refused to politicize church actions, while the Manchester group decried the bishop’s stance and asserted Catholic Irish rights amid ongoing tensions. Also reported is the wreck of the Hellespont near Pigeon Point with nine lives lost and survivors saved, noting weather, ship details, and a proposed lighthouse at the point.
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Curcaco
Manchester
Op Duggin
O Brien
Larkin
Trish
San Francisco
Hellespont
Pigeon Point
Iron Oae Cares
Cornelius Soule
Charles A. Wilson
Henry Fleming
Fred Wilson
Michael Johnston
James Green
Charles Wilson
George Thomas
Chas. Brown
Pesacadero
Newcastle
New South Wales
Pigeon’s Point
Lord Stanley Receives Education of Alabama Era
News from Loxpom dated November 21 reports Lord Stanley’s accession to the education of the Alabama era. A special teal storm in the city transported dignitaries to the Castle where the Queen was presented by Lord Stanley. Preparations for anniversary obsequies in Manchester honor the Fenian regime are underway amid government action.
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Kingame
China
Ile
Sir F
United States
Burliame
Great Britain
Lord Stanley
Mr. Burlingame
Barlinpee
England
Derinason
Gennes
Windsor Cantley
Bur- E
Bt Eey
Stenley
Alabama
Manchester
Lancaster
Wm. E. Gladstone
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J. A
Mies
Lissie Keiser
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Miss Keiser
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Georgi
Lucy Bates
Margaret Wilt
Joseph
Chase
Arlino
Mary Ramsey
George Clermont
Catharine
Spirit World
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Sexton
John Ryan Butler
Jos. Butler
Keyser
Birdie Ecstein
Alex. K.ecstein
George
John Wesley L
David Allen
Emma
Jos. Kirkham
John C. Kirkham
Williams
Susan French
Lida Colby
Mies Keiser
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Lydia Hayden
Samuel
Sepa
Wm. Mulford
Cal. White
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Charlie
City Matters
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Hiamnbury
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Anderson & H . Lces
Eman
Covington News
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University
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West Indies
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Atlantic Cable
Coffin, Shays &Co
Main St
Bet
Amore Galt House
FURS
John C. Buerkle
Alaska
Canada Sable
Kirby & Brother
Main Street
Parvin & Johnson
Cincinnat
McGuire & Patterson
Fourth St
Barney & Berry’s
American Rink Skates
J. L. Wayne & Son
West Fourth Street
Wiese
Walnut Street
Flor de Mayo
A.C. Richards
Ohio
AVING
Sixth Street
Freeman
JAS. Fraas & CO
Miller & McClellands
Main S
Capitol
Vine
Mozart Hall
Reynolds
Selz-Am
Cleaveland’s
Hubbell, Swasey & Co
Sycamore &J., Cinctineate
Theo. Bumiller & CO
SriNtons
Nere Recotans
Coppersmiths
James M. Campbell
Campbell
Soenn Bonfte
Geo. McGregor
Rave Street
Louisville Cement
Boston Ferreetype Co
Lane & Bodley
Whitworth
Brandeden
Comaet
Angers
Jovannall Bere
Alt
Uplform
Orions
Gira & CO
Smith
Steck & Co
Stee
Visco Williams’ Academy
Hatine
Academy
Acon’s
Ben Ness
Euneen
Principat
Thos. Morgan & CO
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