Fragmented 19th Century Global News Digest Items
A collage reports varied notes from Europe and beyond. Topics include Greek engineer George Ce Ders repairing Byron’s monument, Viennese adoption of seedling photographs on tombs, London parcel delivery expansion, and a Paris credit firm’s large profits. Also covered are social events in Dublin and Besiers, railway modernization in Switzerland and France, and a curious tale of a London wedding where a bride faced a prior pledge. The piece weaves politics, science, commerce, and culture into a sweeping late 19th century miscellany.
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London
Brothers of Charity
March
Switzerland
Asurere
Credit Foucer
Paris
Dublin
Putiel O'Connel
Ceddet
Besies
Pranre
Dbetico
Tie Capids
Alstris
Hila
Pruegiv
Tebe
Belgium
Koel
Aed
Abele
Jarike
Pepeniel
Crunk
Basle
Ulten
Uiree
Brhe
Lucerne
Zwich
Ostead
Wrich
Alsace
M. Stey Hencon
Taako
Timil
Unifire
Frei Etich
Biles
Shanghai
Pwiteerland
Bngland
Bertere Verland
Mont Bidine
Roine
Interlaken
Lauranne
Bertie
Genet
Hymemess
Cergymen
Uual
Pemon
Wted Nover
Fiorece Paget
Aries
Auanpof
Sas
Soue Gaye
Wales Deweiers
Alan
Front-Front Raid by Wheeler’s Cavalry Ends in Death and Capture
Special correspondent reports heavy action as Wheeler’s cavalry ambushed near Phevard’s plantation. A locomotive and several cars were destroyed after a hostile volley and the attackers fled, leaving wounded and dead behind. The incident marks a bold, cowardly raid by Confederate forces.
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Eorrous
9Sh
Bicht
Phevard
Wheeler
Honiton
Balloons Race Across Sky in July Evening Flight
Contemporaneous reports describe two balloons ascending from Cremorne Gardens in a joint ascent. The Garibaldi and Prince of Wales balloons rose together, with observers noting differing altitudes and the eventual separation as the flights continued southward.
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Manchester Times
Cremorne Gardens
Prince of Walia
Coxwell
Éna
Adame, Jr
Siling
Prince of Wales
Garibaldi
Adams
Mr. Coxwell
Eecles
Stone Furia
Browley
Deserters Ambush Reserves Near Franklinville
Fragmentary Civil War era note reports reserves from Randolph County shot by deserters in an ambush near Franklinville. The report suggests Union men pressed into the Rebel army shot to prevent capture, with related incidents in Moore County and a Richmond reference.
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N.C
Randolph County
Embush
Franklineville
Moore County
Richmond
Cotton Crops In Louisiana Reported Destructive
New Orleans newspapers recount dire cotton crop prospects in Louisiana. The True Delta notes total and complete destruction of plants below the city, with higher areas less damaged. Observers report yields may drop to a fraction of normal, with weeks of uncertain recovery ahead.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
Tax Withholding Rules for Day and Monthly Labor
The act changes withholding from all day workers when monthly earnings exceed a threshold. Tax applies to excess over the limit, at five percent. Monthly workers earning above fifty dollars monthly face tax on excess at the higher rate, even for partial months. Example: a 100 dollar monthly salary for a quarter yields tax on twelve and a half dollars. The passage covers all compensation in federal service with exemptions.
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Act of Congress
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Porsulle
Aero
Unclear Harrieburg Telegraph Telegram Hints At Possible Order
Fragmentary note from the Harrisburg Pennsylvania Telegraph mentions an order that would provoke strong public reaction amid a sense of difficulty. The text is incomplete and its accuracy is not vouched.
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Harrieburg
Penn
Morsiday
Itle
American Explorations in Peru and Central America
The article discusses Charles Squier's commission to study Peru and adjacent regions, examining Inca sites, archives, and ancient libraries. It notes his broader plans to survey Central America and California, including Mayan and pre-Columbian remains, with translations and publications anticipated.
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Peru
Agaf Aru Ata Wein
Ana Ja
United States
Lincoln
Lake of Titheees
Holme
College
Public Archives of Dist
Hietory
Spain
Spas
Theas
Mexico
Eo Guatemala
Lins
Bozota
Thorny
Se Yrars
Lina
Squier
Mieisaippi
Cata
Europe
Americs
California
Aizona
New Mexico
A Royal Marriage in Egypt at the British Consulate
The Times of India Alexandria correspondent reports the June 7 marriage of Diuseep Sing to Mabarsnee in the British Consulate Alexandria attended by few witnesses. The bride, a Christian from Cairo, wore European dress. the groom is said to be a prince debuting in the Levant. They plan to travel to England soon.
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Egypt
Ezy l
Times of India
Diuseep
Whith
Alexandria
Mabarsnee
Shere
Cairo
Lala
Levant
Bambe Muller
Aschara
England
Presidential Election History From Washington To Pierce
A historical record lists U S Presidents and presidential candidates from 1789 onward, noting two-term wins and key rivalries. It mentions Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Adams, Clinton, Jackson, Van Buren, Harrison, Taylor, Polk, Lincoln, Grant, Hayes, Garfield, Cleveland, McKinley, Roosevelt, Taft, Wilson, Harding, FDR, Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Obama, and others with varied ticket pairings and outcomes.
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Clin King
Tating Charlies U
Pinckney
Rufus Ames Madison
George Charl
Charlee C. Gheeys
James Mad Madison
Eldridge Ger
de Wit
Clinton
Daniel D. Tombere
Albert Galletin
Sener Jackson
John Rae
Quincy Adams
Richard Rash
Andrew Pone Ead
Martin Ven Burn
Henry Oomoe
Wilkins
John Sergeant
Hoes
Martin van Bartin
An Buen Johneon
Waven
Hugh L. White
Denter Wotaber
Ant John Iyler
H. Harricon
John
Sting Martie van
Littleton Tasewell
Harrison
Berry Taylor
Lewis Usee
Pranhaent
My William
Chee
F. Adane
Taylor
Tna
Ewe Ti Nhan Pierce
William R. Trep
Winans Seem
W. A. Oer
Wonap
J Breckcoe
Fort Morgan bombardment and Mobile fort news report
The telegraph dispatches describe the heavy bombardment of Fort Morgan starting early September with the Union fleet including the Sag shark and the Tennessee. Fire was intense from dawn to 6 pm then eased, shells bursting around fortifications as land forces observed the advancing naval and army actions. The fort surrendered on the 22nd and officers regarded the potential capture of Mobile as imminent, with a belief Mobile could fall sooner than expected.
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The
Evening Post
Fort Morgan
Fort Sumter
Commoore Parragut
Tennessee
Fort Gaines
Tharie Tennesere
Feld
Mobile
Pers
Fort Moron
Arrival of Farragut Dispatches and Rebel Ram Revelations
The dispatches describe Farragut and Kiebel flags in New York as reports arrive of Confederate ram Nashville sighted near Metacomet below Mobile. The Nashville is 300 feet long, armed with twelve cannons, with six torpedoes found in the channel. The USS Tennessee is expected to depart for New Orleans. The Metacomet pursues the rebel ram while Union forces ashore and aboard are reported in excellent condition.
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Farragut
Kiebel
New York
Nashville
New Yeak
McClellan
New Orleane
Mibile Bay
Ft Morop
New Orleans
Army Correspondents Warned For August Dispatches
The Army of The Potomac issue urges correspondents to publish their names with dispatches. Several have neglected this rule and risk being denied publication. Reports note August actions on battles around the 19th and 2nd, with claims about corps lines and assaults. Convalescents arrive daily and morale rises among officers and men.
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Army of the Potomac
Ee Hatta Ad Dmvi
Washington Dispatch on War Talks and Appointments
From Washington August 31 John Weed of Illinois is appointed a resistent Solicitor of the Court of Naima vice McPherson. The National Republican notes that Gilmore Jaques and Greeley lack official authority but may express the President’s views only in writing. Claims about peace negotiations and safe conduct to Richmond are discussed with reference to Grant and Lee and General Grant’s unilateral actions.
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Washington
John 8. Weed
Illinois
Court of Naima
McPherson
Alexandria
National Republican
Melther
Gilmore
Jaques
Greeley
United States
Caneva
Richmond
Mracre
Abraham Wu
Lee
Gen
Grant
Coin
Indian Outrages Alarm Fort Lyon Region
The Western ember reports escalating Indian outrages over ten days. Attacks near Gimmaron Spring and Fort Lyon kill several. trains are ambushed and abandoned. Over 3,000 murdered on the Platte and 100 on the Arkansas. 20,000 men rumored to have gone east. Army reinforcements and protection for settlements are urgently requested.
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Forte
Gimmaron Springe
Ned Wenely
Fort Lyon
Tahoop
Lieut
Booth
Kansas
Shiring
Platte Toones
East Weet
Arkansas
Idaho
Montana
Uncertain Emperors Moves Amid Mexican Contagion News
The piece reports rumors of Juarez fleeing toward the United States after arrival of his family in New Orleans aboard the Clifton from Breays Santiago. Mexican affairs show Emperor seeking conciliation while preparing to advance on New Coahuila and Tamaulipas, with Monterrey and Matamoros seen as soon targets.
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New Orleans
Mexico
Juarce
United States
Breays Santiago
Juarca
Measier
Lesippi
Ous Coer Snes
Guadila Wa
Meximillon
Almonte
Raminez
Perial
New Coabinia
Timaulipas
Monterey
Matamoras
Chicago Nominations Nomenclature and Committee List
The piece records September 1 in various cities, noting 100 guns fired in honor of McClellan and announcing committee members tasked to notify Chicago Convention nominees. Names include Seymour as chairman and a long list of regional figures from Maine Rhode Island Oregon and beyond.
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Chicago
BrLrnet
Maine
Friends of McClellan Hive Tur
Wn Wateos
Dover
California
Massachusetts
N. T. Bind
Eee C- H
Lows
J. D. Stiles
Pennay l
Dove
Remnsasr
Jersey
Alfred Burr
Connecticut
John Blor
New York
N. Morgan
Ohio
We. Harrington
Hew
Paus September 1 Railway Incident Report
A damaged local report describes a shocking cut on the railroad near Paus causing an extra train delay. It notes injuries to an engineer and Barker of Chatague county and mentions a three miles and twenty rods stretch with unclear details about the incident.
Fire destroys hemp factory and warehouses in Lexington
A fire at L. McGrew's hemp factory in Lexington, Meo, Lee, Sept. caused total losses around 100000 dollars. The blaze also destroyed three hemp warehouses and two adjoining structures with most contents lost. Insurance covered about 90000 dollars.
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Lee
Sept. . Louis
L. McGrew
Lexington
Meo
St John’s Denies Bay of Clabar Fishing Vessel Capture Tale
St John’s confirms no truth to reports that 22 fishing vessels were captured in the Bay of Clabar by Tallahassee forces.
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St. John’s, N. B
Bay of Clabar
Tallahassee
General Grant Arrives at Old Point on Greyhound
Lieutenant General Grant reached Old Point aboard the steamer Greyhound as of September 1, with reports from Fortress Mooree noting the visit by the Union commander.
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Grant
Fortress Moaree
Fourares Moxwaoe
Old Point
Greyhound
Why Vallandigham was not Arrested
The Hon Scuurine Courax former House Speaker spoke at Peru Indiana about Vallandighams conduct when he faced a polemical appeal. The remarks reference intent and action amid wartime disorder and imply caution in pursuing arrest.
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Vallandigham
Scuurine Courax
House Representatives
Peru
Indiana
Ndigham
Auston
Post Office Directory Fragment on Mail Opening Times
Fragmentary directory notes discuss time of opening and closing mails and postal rules. It references rates and addresses, mentioning limits on one address and weight thresholds. The text is incomplete but centers on mail handling and service guidelines.
Headquarter Address Fragment at Broad Street Area
Fragmentary OCR notes show a street east of Broad with references to a headquarters location near Corn-lawrence area. Details are unclear but indicate a named site tied to a Barista and local landmarks in the Breamore vicinity.
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Acre
Barista
Breamore
Broad
Sanitary Commission Cincinnati Branch Office and Store Room
Fragmentary OCR describes a Sanitary Commission Cincinnati branch at Sixth and Vine streets with office space and store rooms. readable text mentions location and street references but lacks complete details or actions.
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U. 8. Sanitary Commission—Cencinnati
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James Carson
Freeman Street
Everett
West
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Keers
Military College OF Pennsylvania
Main Street
B. Kittredge & CO
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Wolf’s
Prelien Gane
Bnry Sundermeyer
Sraeat
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Baltimore
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Liles
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Terra Rat
Fooon
Owever
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San Lidoro
North Carolina
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Telegraph
Daily Times
New ‘Herald
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Postal Rules
Elstaber
Yim Wauorene
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U. S. Christian Commission
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Stone
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