Our New York Letter on Mission Houses and Vices
A historical New York letter discusses the Five Points and related reform missions. It details the House of Industry and Howard Mission, their founders, operations, and aims, noting the social upheaval near Five Points, the missions’ reform role, and the broader issue of intemperance linked to crime. It also includes a Philadelphia letter on Pennsylvania politics and campaign dynamics.
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New York
Vive Potts
House of
Howard Mission
Wuernore
Wrowespar Evexigo
Alachin
Five Points
Park Street
Baxter
Tennants
Godrinsl
L. M. Péase
Philanthropr
House of Industry
Letter from New Orleans on Political Trouble in 1868
A New Orleans letter dated September 28 1868 describes a frightened public mood and unsettled business as Democrats and Republicans clash. It notes a deadly night riot with one black man killed and several wounded, widespread fear, and a press landscape blamed for inciting partisan anger. The writer condemns incendiary rhetoric, cites Gov Warmoth attempting to curb fanaticism, and laments the loss of neutral press influence in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati Times
Phinapetonia
Toreh-Light & Proces
Mour
Welsewan
Galushe Grow
Republican State Central Committee
Maine
Vermont
Wm. A. Wallace
Copateman State Central Committee
Europe
Robison
Charles Hanis German
New Orleans
Union
Athens
Poora Veerey
Fifth Ward
Byudge Cooley
Sixth District Court
Werd
Ible
Os Johnson
Crii Ag
Senate
Abolition of Intemperance Stirs Public Debate
A vivid column advocates compulsory temperance measures as the cure for societal ills, citing widespread violence linked to drink. The writer decries strong drink as the Metropolis’s festering vice, urging action in the Fourth and Sixth Wards.
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Leake Cane
Berriso
Columbus club formed to enforce the law
A group calling themselves the Ty or Fifty Responsible Gentlemen recently formed in Columbus with the aim of enforcing law and order in the community. The organization seeks to coordinate local residents and officials to address rising concerns and maintain public safety.
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Columbus
Arrivals and River News From St Louis October 4
Letter from St Louis reports arrivals with names such as Prem and Adam Jee Grand and others. Weather cloudy with rain expected. business dull and river freight restrained. Flour shipments at least thirty thousand barrels landed. river depth down four to six inches. Mortality in city for the week ending October 24 tallied sixteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
South
Hastic
Missouri
Joseph
Tennessee Democracy and Forrest in Reconstruction Strife
A Cincinnati Times reader reports on Tennessee politics and postwar unrest. He notes strong anti Democratic sentiment, discontent with Pike and Galloway, and attacks on General Forrest. He describes Memphis street mood, Radical influence, and rumors about a Radically backed mass meeting. The piece also covers mining booms, a curious gold finding, and a mystery about stolen Enfield rifles.
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Tennessee
General Forrest
Cincinnati Times
Decatur
Middle
Mississippi
Alabama
Pike
Galway
General Pike
Memphis
Washington City
Galloway
Jenel Kellar
Mill
Mem
Selma
Anzeiger Des Suidens
Cvaing
Radical
Col. Galley
Masur
Alta
Nunn
Smith
Eethera
Gulf
Rushiy
Nassau
Meade, Hancock
North Carolina
Unake Range
Valley River
Cha
Valley
Paris Letter Describes Man’s Tragic End at Cabaret
A Versailles resident known for frequenting a cabaret reportedly died by his own action after a troubling night. The Paris letter notes the man’s deteriorating condition and implies a self-inflicted act amid a sequence of dubious behavior and personal losses.
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Paris
Versailles
Democracy Parade Draws 100 Wagons at Wabash Indiana
A Saturday event in Wabash Indiana featured a procession of 100 wagons. An(OS) inmate, Wille, reportedly expressed thoughts of self harm in the state prison, and a man named Ratareey died by suicide by throat cutting.
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Wabash
Ind
Sabe Wille
Ounasotlons
Ratareey
Notable rout of Buckeye Course riders ends with light injuries
On Saturday Hon. John F Torrence and his brother Joseph Torrence were riding home from the races when their buggy collided with a heavy wagon causing a spill. Both gentlemen were injured but not seriously. They decline further Buckeye Course invitations this season to watch blooded stock run.
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John F
Joseph Torrence
John F. Torrence
Joseph
Ming
Buckeye
Canal News and Church Corner Stone Ceremony
The item covers canal cargo activity with places like Hamilton Dayton and Union and lists tonnage and commodities. it also reports a German Protestant Society corner stone laying on Clark street with many societies present. Religious services attracted crowds at Washington Park and the Female Hospital, plus evening meetings at the Association rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meserie
Miam
Tee
Lanfa
Young Men’s Christian Alson
Washington Park
J. Emery
Howe
W. Orten
J. Sheaff
Association
George Smith
Elm Street
Thomas F. Shaw
Charles Ferguson
Seth Cette
Clark Street
Baymiller
Freeman Streets
Cincinnati
Liberty Ae
Martin Luther Lodge
Washington
Harmony Lodge
Gustave Ge
Star Spangled Banner
Melancthon Lodge
Germania Lodge
Races At Principal Hotels Amid Wet Track Conditions
Attendance rose for a weekend racing program as heavy rain left the track poor. First race for Burnet House purse featured Woodford Belle and Sky light with Belle briefly leading before Sky light took the win. Second race heated to five heats with Marion and Venice leading, Marion prevailing in heat one and overall, while false starts caused excitement and a shift in positions through the later heats. A later fifth heat saw Easter Monday win decisively. A third purse and the closing notes mention mayoral prize display by Company C, awarded on Saturday night.
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Skylight
Belle
Peight
S. R. Whaley
Jerrie Sparkle
Tee
Ambaseedor
Gray Eagle
Marion
Lexington
Miriam
Imp
Gicagve
White Red
Thomas Buford
Tom Porter
Histin
Dsm
P. Anderson
Jas. Shy
Ch. F
Ron Old
Uncle Vic
Laura Bite
Alee ‘Davis
Kbie
F. Bisse
Jack Malone
Lae
Eclipse
Cook’s
Venton
Lizzie Peilon
Venice
General P M B Young Elected Congressman From Georgia
Last night dispatches report General P M B Young, former Confederate cavalry officer, elected to fill an unexpired term in the House from South Georgia. He was summoned from Wellsville, Missouri, to organize supporters and will be brought to the state for further details.
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Atlaxta
P. M. B. Young
Eart
South Georgia
Chenghana
Walker
Staauen
The Weligville Tragedy in St Louis Mystery
An October 3 report from St Louis describes a unclear tragedy at Weligville with fragmented text. The article mentions a warrant and a person connected to the incident but details are unreadable. The readable portions point to a legal action or investigation underway.
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Weligville
St. Louis
Election dispute in Jones county after abolishing Tagialatare
Fragmentary report notes a Republican claiming a seat in Bay came after the Tagialatare was abolished. The committee said the vote was over 700 in favor, though questions remain over the election bill. Proposals for an Electors election are discussed as time runs short. Continuous rain affects proceedings.
Erie railroad wreck at Hackensack Junction injures four
New York October 4. A westbound Erie train derailed at Hackensack Junction after a faulty switch caused the engine to reverse abruptly tearing up a rail and wrecking the station building. Four people injured two seriously, the engineer lightly bruised.
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New York
Erie Railroad
Hackensack Junction
Storm Floods New Orleans As City Inundated
Storm of wind and rain sweeps New Orleans with Lake Pontchartrain overflow flooding the rear of the city from Claiborne to the lake. Railroads halted as tracks flood and citizens flee toward higher ground. The wind rises and ships report overdue, raising fears for several New York steamers and widespread state rainfall.
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Nuous
Lake Pontchartrain
Claiborne Street
Pontchartrain
Sree
Galveston
New York
Underground construction contract inked in New York
In New York on October 4 a contract for underground construction was finalized with Eng. Cailey and Board of Directors approval after the Scotia voyage. Paris notes Turkey unrest and Spanish tension. Marshal Serrano enters Madrid amid civic celebrations. a new cabinet outline follows, while the London press reports a conspiracy to dethrone in Constantinople.
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New York
Eng
Cailey
M. P. Can
Liverpool
Scotia
Spain
Loxpon
Gonlos
Prim
Ayere
Spanish
Marshal Serrano
Marna
Cerenes
Marshal Duke of Vittoria
Mane
Mar
Marine
Aguierre
W . Slininnn
Mintoee
Bance
Phalon's Paphian Lotien Reported In Maritime Cable Discovery
A garbled OCR fragment references Phalon and Paphian Lotien amid a maritime context. The brief mentions a sea eye device or system and Tari Fags Saros, with SeL Sais setients unclear, suggesting a disrupted note on oceanic signals or equipment.
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Phalon
Paphian Lotien
Parvin and Johnson Summary Fragment
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Parvin and Johnson with unclear context and missing details, unable to determine event or roles.
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Philadelphia
Geo. H Clarke
Waring
the Fair
Idoxad
the Cincinnat Times
Br. Louis
Fries
Stina
Prem
Adam
Sonny
Yout
Sdi
Chase Une
Abe Wee
Gemaal
Eliy
Congress
Gen. Forrest
Eureka
England
London
Eureka Minin
Mr. Reht
Atlanta
Irene
Yao
Pee
State O North Soule
Sereona
City Matters
Canal News
Buaxer Hovss
A. C. Jostin & Co., Pro- Prietors
Ws Whitehead
Newar
WA Whitehead
Whitehead
Newark
Hamibrick
Grant
Covington
Niagara
Boker
J H Chapman
Prin
Gaur Hovss
Wener, Promieror
Buckeye Club
Lancer
Oh the
Gay
Tom Parr
Jerry Kle
Ace
Patrician
Holabird
Lily Gay
Patri
Mae
Selle
Pig Sir Nally
Ceca
Deskbeek Mice
Maggie Henter
Itv
Muggle
Wilstach
Osanny
Company C
Beggers
Mersorothan Horst
W. A. Tuvnsros
Georgia
Wellsville, Mo
Verasburg
THE
Atlantic Gable
France
Mesnbres
Colnie
Constantinople
Serrar
Per
A. C. Richards
East Fourth St
Ohio
Hay
Aitinne Ands Amcath Wate Nese Street
Freeman
COAL
Superior Cannel Coal
Kentucky Improvement
Ellis & CO
Gen
West Third Street
Coppersmiths
Parshall
Holenshade
Bolt and Nut
Botta
Thetis
Nata Ee
West Third
Wewest
Thos. W. Farrin
Ana Trdae Penge
Nantes
the Jones Saare Pero
Otneine
Amasse
Anf Dagten
J. J. Dormeyer & CO
American Organ
Times
Taetoei
Hubbell, Swasey & Co
Sycamore Street
Theo. Bumiller & CO
Boyle, Miller & Co
Whiskies, &c. Mores Anc
East Secomed St Distillery
Yentman Street
Isto
Boston Ferreotype Co
James Frans & Co
West Sixth Street
Dicer
EES Eaae Arts
FURS
Reliable Fur Manufacturing House
John C. Buerkle
Main Street
R&s
McGuire & Patterson
Cunanae
Te Grocers
Dsan
Capitol
Orrost
Shell
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