Fragmented 1968 War of Words Across the Nation
A garbled 1968-era clipping cites vast sums and scattered references across the United States. It mentions 60,000,000 gallons of meg, Treasury money, and a building project, with fragmented notes about M pee and a river region. Names and places are unreadable, yielding a patchwork of alleged figures and topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cigar Nntan
United States
United Statce Treasury
Repitan
Robert Laird
Correspondence from Washington on Democratic leaning papers
A Washington letter discusses the Nations Intelligencer and its ties to Democrats and Republicans, noting tensions with Seymour Blair and party loyalty. It covers internal revenue reforms, settlement of collectors accounts, and Johnson's political duplicity, with a telegraphic Mack dispatch predicting Ohio and Indiana results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Blair
Nations Intelligencer
Bisir
Coyle
Repub-icans
Intelligencer
Grant
The
Chronicle
Internal Revenue Bureau
Office of Internal Revenue
Treasury
Thomas Spooner
BR. M W. Taylor
Ohio
L.A. Harris
Lst
Stephen McGroarty
Jounsor
Andrew Johnson
Johnson
New York
A Nees
W. W. Warden
Chase
Hansted Agg Hendricks
Omimananee
White House
Mack
Cincinnati Enquirer
Greenupsburg Cannel Coal Mining Tour Exposé 1868
A correspondent tours Greenup County cannel coal mines via Coalton Buena Vista and Star, noting the Cannel Coal Mine near the Little Sandy and Greenup Hill. The piece describes miners resting on Sunday, the mining operations underground, 30,000 acres held by Kentucky capitalists, and ongoing track construction to carry cannel coal to Cincinnati demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannel Coal and Railroad
Ken Improvement Com
Coalton
Buenaists and Star
Times
Hunnewell Cannel Coal
Bills
Third Street
Cincinnati
Boyd
Carter Coun
Buena Vista Knob
Greenup Hill
Kentucky
Sree
Engineering feats along the canal road project and coal transport
The passage highlights tunneling depths and costs for canal road grading and masonry, notes a 60 foot approach on Shelton’s section, and cites J. M. Goodwin of the Kentucky Improvement Company. It mentions railroad men Hilton and Godwin, and contrasts Eastern States shipments with Pennsylvanian coal exports, claiming 1,000 tons weekly since June, while a Peytona barrier line is lauded for safety and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Shelton
J. M. Goodwin
Kentucky Improvement Company
Greenupsburg
Messrs
Hilton and Godwin
Lexington & Big Sandy Railroad
Oun
Third Street
Seaties co _mpany
Cincinns
Eagli
Peytona
Guersen
Attempted Murder at Ohio Penitentiary
Columbus letters report a deadly assault on Isaac Huffman, a prisoner at the Ohio Penitentiary. Percy Stone, a colored convict, struck Huffman with a broad ax. Huffman blocked the blow with a cane but suffered a severed artery injury and arm damage. Huffman taken to hospital. Stone placed in dungeon. Also notes Governor Hayes proclaims Thanksgiving Day for November 2. Brief items on pedestrianism and temperance meetings in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Penitentiary
Isaac Huffman
Percy Stone
Huffman
Conflagration on the Lake A Bark Fire and Losses
The bark L. H. Cotton from Cleveland bound for Liverpool caught fire three miles from the piers. Cargo included 1 400 barrels of spirits of petroleum 499 barrels of petroleum oil and 17 500 staves. Explosion and flames driven by wind caused intense damage with crew and Mrs De Wolf among the survivors. Captain De Wolf reports a sudden blast as the vessel burned and wrecked, with only partial rescue by tugboats and steamers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Cotton
George L. de Wolf
Cleveland
Liverpool
England
Custom House
Thomas Oi
E. Shaw
Messrs
Cunnip Sean
Shaw & Co
Eteward
S ix
Cepwire
L. H. Gotton
DE Wolf
W. D. Cushing
Tom van
Princeville
Olf
Wolf
Old Mother Susannah Durgia and her long marriage tale
Susannah Durgia called Old Mother is a colored woman near 104, living in the era of slavery and separation. Her recollections recount being sold as a child to a colored man, later reunited with her husband after decades apart, and the couple sharing life through many trials and years together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susannah Durgia
City Matters and Developments in Marietta
The Marietta Express reported a one hour delay at Symmes Station with no injuries and minor damage. Mrs. Alice Kingsbury, a noted actress, has left California and will study art in Cincinnati, with a Rome stay planned. Citizens push for a street railway extension from Brighton to Fairmount, urging timely construction and assurances to avoid mud and winter disruption. The right of way is granted and funds will be raised via bridge connections. council should guarantee progress to protect residents’ interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Kingsbury
California
Cincinnati
Academy
Kingsley
Rillin
Rome
Fairmount
Brighton
Ntse Papensen
Conference Treasurer Exhibit for Cincinnati Churches
The report of the Treasurer of the Cincinnati Conference Church Extension Society lists receipts and donors from multiple Cincinnati churches and circuits, including Union One Cincinnati, High Street, Blanchard, Trinity, Goshen, and others, with a total of 29749 after adjustments. The convention also notes counterfeit bills and totals. The German Baptist Theale Seminary session adjourned after discussing welfare for widows and forming a mutual aid society. The Hamilton County Sunday School Union plans an October 29 gathering at Union Chapel Cincinnati with a full program of readings, music, and addresses, including speakers Stevenson and Bugbee, and officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciscrywatt Conference Curaca Extrension Society
Cincinnati Conference Church Extension Society
Union One
Cincinnati
W. X. Ninde
High Street
J. F. Liegd
Blanchard Church
D. ©. Vance
Trinity Church
Franklin
Ngfie
Xenia
J. F. Fowble
South Charleston
J. J. Bail
Union Circuit
J. Vance
Rayville
A. M. Griffith
Hills Bere
M. Smith
Sinking Springs
M. P. Zink
A.B. Vamuravan
Geuwax Barrier Convestios
German Map Church of
Ge Baptist Theale
Eiavesto Anniversany
M. E. Curreu Sunday School Union
Sunday School Union
Methodist Episcopf
Hamilton County
Ohio
Union Chapel
Seventh Street
Central Avenue
Plum Street
J. Ling
J. G. McKows
Iian
C. C. Long
Sixth Ward Special Election Yields Council Seat Vote
In Covington the Sixth ward special election to fill one term of F. Supple produced results reflecting Henry Karaz County’s impact. The current Kentonanak debt stands at $2,000 while movements to reorganize an old company prompted court activity. The Court of Claims met at Independence for a week with notable cases and county levy details discussed. Local physicians named for district seats include Dr. Jersel Evans Seaved, Dr. Waite, Dr. J. OC. Bylend, Dr. J. S. Dowpard, and Dr. Fisk and Ellis in various districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Supple
Henry
Karaz
Kentonanak
Muirany
Ewe
Sehald Tontshtatihe Capen
Court Or Claims
Court of Claims
Independence
Jersel Evans
Seaved
Waite
J. OC. Bylend
J. 8. Dowpard
Death of Mrs. Mary Ann McCracken Widow of Mayor
Mrs Mary Ann McCracken widow of RB McCen and former Newport News mayor died yesterday after a long illness Marshal Fowler arrested William on a stabbing charge in August detachments not fully clear from the fragment provided.
City Infirmary Inmate Count Noted at 890
The City Infirmary reports 890 inmates with the male department awaiting further provisions. Authorities indicate ongoing arrangements to expand capacity as needed.
The Real Inventor Promises a Piano Sound Board Advance
A Norwegian violinist Ole Bull rumored to be a poor German mechanic inspiring talk about a piano sound board that could extend sound like an organ. The tale notes a City of New York arrival September last and plans to patent the piano enhancement amid staged concerts. A separate cigar and telegraph manufacturers meeting at Mosart Hall formed a Tax-Paying Protective Union to push lawful tax compliance, with goals to deter evasions and aid workers, then adjourned to Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolicon
Berhonge
Ole Bull
United States
New York
Ball
Mosart Hall
Organiz
H. Eb’ Star Na Thalewna
Max Mosler
Unitedates
Workingmen’s Hall
Walnut Street
The Louisiana Horrors and Rebellion in St Bernard Parish
Reports from New Orleans describe a riotous outbreak in St Bernard Parish with white and Black clashes. A white man was wounded and two Black men killed, one a Metropolitan police officer. arson followed with homes burned and children feared dead. Troops under General Rousseau were deployed to restore order as officials paused political demonstrations and investigators probed the violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bernard
New Orleans
Buchanan
Aga
Ella Morse
Roussea
Internal Revenue
Rousseau
Canal Street
Insurrection in Cuba Suppressed in Major District
Reports from Havana dated October 26 say General Lersundi received noted news from Mansello about 200 insurgents surrendering. Troops met with success near the town outskirts as a cannon exchange occurred and government forces pressed the rebels. Rebel actions include plundering plantations while white servants are compelled to serve as masters. telegraph lines are frequently cut. The insurrection remains confined to a small interior district. the rest of the island is quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Lersundi
Mansello
Saat
Svinas
Tye
Matsge
Washington notes on duties and appointments in 1860s
Reported items include additions to duties at York City and new architectural appointments in Washington. Mentions Union Pacific completion nearing Salt Lake City, internal revenue examinations in Virginia, and reduced public deposit security at First National Bank of Pittsburgh. General Grant’s potential return to Washington is noted alongside Alaska cannel coal samples and patent activity. Also covered are nominations for internal revenue supervisors and a denouncement of a forged letter attributed to Chief Justice Chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York City
Biig
Neral
Atlantic
Seman
McCulloch Cae
James C. Weaking
B. O. Oertley
Unionse Railroad
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha
Salt Lake City
Salt la Lake
Virginia
Internal Revenue
West Virgin Et
Richmond
Rollins
First National Bank
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
General Grant
Washington
Alaska
Treasury Department
Fur Goods and Services at John C. Buerkle House
At 137 Main Street the Fur Manufacturing House of John C. Buerkle advertises ladies and gentlemen furs in all varieties including sleigh robes. The firm offers fur cleaning, repair, alteration, and trimming with a full range of options guaranteed to be the best in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliable Fur Manufacturing House
John C. Buerkle
Main Street
ADIES
Ne Urs
Ata
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Simone Ding
Pier
Dua Mann
Borat
Erie
Andy
Celestion
Indiana
Aepenis
Taverly
Cannel
Toon
Kane Cree
Little Sandy
Greeny
Columbus
Cincinnati Times
Cotensis
Hayesay
Temperance Movement
Temperance
Peake
Sesaretien
Marietta
Symmes Station
Berek
Gana
Geemen
el Poueest
Covis
Pmb ‘Bile
Mr. Smith
Mount Aubera
Ninth Street
Victor Willie
Covington News
Newport News
Isesane
Fisher
Arthur Forbiger
Boal Jones
Mieses
E. Rey
Laura Belknap
W. A. Hutchings
Williamson
Megro
Ayerr
Maxwell
Gienersl Rousseau
Regis
Louisiana
St. Bernard Parish
Cuba
South Carolina
Tennessee
Piers
FURS
Holenshades Bolt and Nut Works
Hasbine Gro Mag Ag
Aut
Noah Lsade
Hubbell, Swasey & Co
Sycamore St
Theo. Bumiller & CO
Sett-Im
Istp
DICAL
Creens
Innees A. WL
Binninger & Sole Proprietors
Beaver Street
Binninger & Co
Ena
Cpa Poe
Weber
J. Dormeyer & Co’s
Bens
Smith
Quinea” Pranes
Teres
Steck & Co
Boston Ferreotype Co
Fourtsa ST
Berwwees
Mae
James Frans & Co
Peter Coa
Maerate
Geo. McGregor
Locksmith & Béllhanger
Race Street
Bet
Visco Williams
Oed
E. EK Popita
McGuire & Patterson
A&e
Fourth St
Parvey & Johnson
Trak Cae Bay
IAS
Coppersmiths
Capitol
Vine
Mozart Hall
A. C. Richards
East Fourth St
Sixth Street
Freeman
Building Lumber, &Ec
Fhoss. W
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Helmbold
Ture
Votary
Remon
Helmbold’ss
Hembold
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