Turbulent Pope County Feud Report From Little Rock Dispatch
Special dispatch from Little Rock reports ongoing Pope County unrest. General Uphau returns to field, aims for quiet in ten days, Governor’s orders feared. Alleged ruse to trap Hagan and Paynter for a mock trial condemned. Williams survives a Saturday shooting and implicates Hall and Ret as kin of a capital plot. Hickox Dodson gang blamed by locals for intensified conflict and political pressure on Governor Hadley.
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Times and Chronicle
Memruis
Little Rock
Pope County
Uphau
Hagan
Brown
Paynter
Hickox-Dodson
Williams
Hadley
Andy Johnson Addresses Rambling Political Speech
Specis dispatches describe Andy Johnson’s September 12 address lasting three hours. He centered on the Constitution, the Mrs Sarratt hanging, impeachment, and Grant administration issues, while avoiding topics that might hurt his presidential prospects. He criticized fraud and debt figures, endorsed Greeley only as lesser evil, and suggested Baltimore Convention should name him.
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Specis
Times and Chronicle
Mauris
Andy Johnson
Persoos
Sarratt
Grant
Fcand
Gary Greeley
Greeley
Columbus Newsnotes and Local Improvements Report
The piece reports a September 12 Columbus update with mentions of Ben Wade and Grant supporters, notes Wade has conceded on September 24 in Xenia and September 27 in Morrow and October 5 in Lima, plus village boundary extensions in Leree and necessary filings. The county fair is underway and stock shows are modest.
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CoLumbus
Jollifcation
Grant
Ben. Wade
Wade
Xenia
Morrow
Lima
Vilage
Leree
Sundows Railroad surveyors push forward to Fort Wayne
Dispatch reports rapid construction along the New York to Council Bluffs line. Survey crews operate east and west of Fort Wayne area while grading proceeds from Tiffin, Ohio to Fort Wayne and Rochester to Renssiser. Project aims to connect New York and Omaha with a January rail readiness.
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Times and Chronicle
Fort Wayron
Lap
Sundows Railroad
New York
Council Buffs
Tiffin
Ohio
Fort Wayne
Rochester
Renssiser
Inns Lee
State Line
Kaestleer
Waco
Omaha
Paper editor explains challenge to Alex Sheppard fight
Special Dispatch reports Louis Bogger, Patriot editor, offers explanation regarding his accusation against Sheppard. Unable to prove the charge, Bogger cites disliking Sheppard’s reply and says the only way to settle the matter is through a fight.
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Times
Washington
Louis Bogger
the Patriot
Gay
Alex. ER. Sheppard
Sheppard
Incomplete Attendance Notes Highlight Exhibition Shoes
Fragmentary text notes people in attendance and claims horers shoes excel all former exhibitions, claiming superior performance and appeal. Missing context limits full interpretation.
Lewiston Journal Publishes Returns of Nine-Tenth
Fragmentary OCR notes show Avovera and Hale with December or September dates and figures. It references receivers, seats, earnings, and large undertakings by early entrepreneurs. The Lewiston Journal is noted for publishing returns related to the sum of nine-tenths.
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Avovera
Officis
Sioux Indians Seen by Colonel Wham at Sioux City
September 13 report notes Col. J. W. Wham and Hen. A. J. Turney visiting Sioux Indians. The afternoon scene mentions Sioux enemies and a forthcoming event or meeting. Names appear jumbled. readable elements indicate a formal visit and interactions with local Sioux groups.
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Col
J. W
A.J Turney
Sioux Indias
Festival and meetings mark crowded industrial week
The event sequence includes the Steck Freharge Mears celebration and a Rational Rifle Association meeting. Ken Manufacturere's gathering and Edunad Gates rivalry are noted along with a Neon Torpedo Boat launch signaling a busy period for local industry and defense interests.
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Steck Freharge Mears
Rational Rifle Association
Ken Manufacturere
Edunad Gates
Neon
Second Avenue Eastern Church service honors Alexander
New York on September 12 records the funeral rites at the Eastern Church on Second Avenue for Alexander the Emperor. The exercises included prayers, Te Deum, and a Greek service. Prominent Hessian Americans. Protestant bishops of Tennessee and Texas attended. The National Rifle Association met to discuss iron trade statistics and manufacturing, while naval officers arrived to review a newly built submarine at Brooklyn Navy Yard.
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New York
Alexander
Second Avenue
Tennessee
Texas
Rife
Association
Europe
Icici Mt
Sista
Nto Meek
Philadelia
Ace Yates
Brooklyn Navy
Howaver
Illinois State Fair Opens With Promising Exhibits
Heavy rains and stormy conditions affected harvest reports across Illinois as the state fair at Ottawa prepares to open Monday September 15. Marietta Wisconsin reports a fatal quarrel over a livery bill, while exhibitors aim to surpass prior records with new projects and entries.
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Curiaco
Bactv
Marietta
Wis
Max
Walter
Ottawa
Proviperce Mavs Meet in New England Tempersace event
September 12 sets the date for a New England Tempersace Mavs meeting. Details are sparse in the OCR fragment, but the item indicates an organized gathering or encounter involving a group named the Mavs in New England.
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New England
State and Coalition Conventions Endorse Gresley Brown
A September convention roundup shows the State Convention endorsing Gresley and Brown for governor, with other parties nominating electors and sharing platform stances. Separately, a Coalitionists meeting adopts resolutions backing Gresley Brown and electoral aims, while Democratic and Liberal Republican events nominate electors and public officials.
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Trextor
N. J
Gresley
Brown
Aralhet
Iatte Nomins‘e Sa
Prem
Kansas Fairs At Leavenworth And Atchison Reported Strong
Fairs in progress at Leavenworth and Atchison Kansas are said to be very successful with notable displays and events highlighted yesterday.
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Leavenworth
Atchison, Kansas
Rescue at Neeley's River Boat Tight Spot
A large boat ran aground on the river near Neeley's area with several passengers escaping by sea windows. Dozens fled, some barely surviving, as efforts continued to pull others to safety from the vessel.
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Neeley
Raa
Tell Wee
River Navigation Updates From Various Cities
Special dispatches report the Mississippi and tributaries showing a stationary river at Evansville and staging low water at Louisville Owensboro and Cairo. Ships and barges face shallow depths with 2 feet water, 59 inches at one spot and 23 inches at French Island, while a barge of wood was sunk near Norvell and John Lameden ran aground on Henderson bar amid widespread rain and cloudy skies.
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New A.uaxy, Inc
Treach Island
Flintleland
Up—tida
Lorisvil.r
Armv
Cincinnati Mail
Evansville, Inc
Cairo
Louisville
Owensboro
Oe Ella Bs
Henderson
Florence Lee
Tabapenden
John Lameden
Henderson Bar
O Venture
Arrival of ship from Liverpool and Washington at Marine New York
Marine New York reports arrival of a vessel travelling from Liverpool to Washington via India on September 12. The record notes the ship's course from Liverpool and the port of origin, with no further details on cargo or crew.
Bassett Party Accused of Steering Longfellow at Saratoga
The New York Spirit of the Times reports that Bassett backers claimed Longfellow was beaten on merit after design to start slowly. Observers say Longfellow slipped a bit on the second mile, allowing Bassett to pull ahead before the finish. Measurements reportedly show Longfellow had extra length behind Bassett.
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Bassett
Longfellow
Sarstoga
John Harper
Longillow
Bawsett
New York Spirit of the Times
English Telegraphy and government data buys
A fragmentary report notes government aims to acquire private data and expand surveillance, funded by private messages and newspaper dispatches. It mentions profit in telegraph services and a push for state control, with Scudamore supporting increased state reach and press changes.
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Bismserok
Scudamore
Mne
Santa Fe Diamond Discoveries Rally Townsfolk
Santa Fe is abuzz over diamond finds near Arisons as crews prepare a large expedition to explore plains ores. A New York bound shipment once fetched up to five hundred dollars per stone from the "Coleman" expedition, with locals recounting observations of rare gems while crossing the Plains.
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Santa Fe
Donyser Tribune
Arisons
Occu
Misa
Foruers
Yeotleman
Colema
Remains Found Along Rannel Street In Westchester
Workers unearthed four human skeletons near Rannel Street in Westchester County. The bones lay about a foot deep and showed long term soil conditions. Local residents recalled owners may long ago disappeared. Authorities temporarily reinterred the remains at the site.
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WN. Y. Herald
Adams Family Political Lettering and Nomination Talk
A fragmentary Boston Transcript note discusses the Adams family’s political letter writings, mentions Charlies Frencis, Prince John of Newanda, and Governor candidates in Massachusetts. It hints at Horace’s Cincinnati network and intrigues at the Louisville Convention, with reference to a vice presidential nomination and party weak points.
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Adams
Charlies Frencis
Tonnaye
Prince John of
Newanda
Massachusetts
Horace
Cincinnati
Louisville
John
Boston Transcript
Reading of a Political Column in Maine Debate
A fragmented column argues about political effort by the Greenlees and Republicans in Maine. The text critiques claims of lack of effort and counters them with a terse assertion that the statement is true. The writer suggests the scene involves early American political discourse and party tactics.
Senate Interview on Reconstruction and 1876 Politics
A Washington interview with a Southern senator discusses Conservative stance, the New Departure, party reorganization after the war, Ku Klux implications, and the likely 1876 presidential contest. He criticizes Liberal Republicans, argues for gradual reform, and doubts a cross-party revolution.
Greeley and O Connor on Democratic Nomination Power
The Chicago Times contrasts Dr. Greeley and Mr. O Connor over whether a party convention may bind a candidate to accept the presidency. Greeley treats office as a gift earned by merit while O Connor argues only the people confer the office and the convention cannot compel acceptance or bind candidates.
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Mr. O’conor
O'Conor
Dr. Greeley
Urea
Dr. G
Caucas
Mr. O'Connor
Greeie
Chicago Times
English Crown machinery oil claims strong U S use
Advertises machine oil marketed by Horace A Write & Co at 100 per gallon, praised as superior to refined products and safer for engines. Claims extensive testing by major U S machinery buyers and endorsements from George P Rowell Co as agents.
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United States
Tony Il
Word to the Wise on Advertising and Success
A concise note by T. Mewart praising liberality in advertising as the key to success. The fragment references advertising, Ames, and Lawrence related items, suggesting a Victorian era business adage about using ads to promote productions and ventures.
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T. Mewart
Leicester Herald Reports Treason Imprisonment and Poems
An OCR fragment describes autograph Saari letters and other papers found in a hamper tied to a person named Chaveney. The Leicester Herald notes a 1793 letter relating to treason and the confected compend of a poem, kept from public circulation.
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Saari
Chaveney
Jane
Pee
Leicester Herald
President Receives Reports On Gubernatorial Races And Cabinet
From Washington September 12 dispatches report the President has letters from Ohio and Indiana indicating political campaigns progress toward November. Indiana prospects for success in October appear strong for Hendricks and Democrats. The President returns to Long Branch. no cabinet meeting was held today. Vice Admiral Rowan to dispatch remains of Captain Davenport. Internal Revenue Bureau staffing to be reduced gradually. Cabinet officers in the capital gave interviews with the President.
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Waraixeton
Obio
Todiaxa
Indiana
Hendricks
Long Branch
Reyepre
Getsrammal Rigievats
Kew
Waite
Howes
Fair draws large crowds amid improving day at Chillicothe
A dispatch from Cuachooine notes weather improved this morning as the Chillicothe fair drew a crowd at least twice as large as prior days. Mechanical and Horticultural entries rise with exhibitions. In horse racing, Fayette County boree won the Warner Home premium of 25 dollars from three entries. Emmitt House purse also 25 dollars with seven entrants and four premiums shared. Officials estimate about six thousand on the grounds this afternoon, with prospects of a strong Society turnout.
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Tiwi and Chronicle
Cuachooine
Warner “Home
Fayette County
Emmitt House
Gentlemen from Geneva arrive for Alabama Claims arbitration
Berst reports that September 12, gentlemen connected with the Alabama Claims Arbitration Tribunal arrived this morning from Geneva. They were met at the railway station by the President and members of the Federal Council.
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Berst
Alabame Claims Arbitration Tribunal
Geneva
Federal Council
Minister Turner interviews Libera official on leave
United States Minister to Liberia Mr Turner, who arrived from West Africa, spoke with Under Secretary Edmund Hammond about his leave of absence. Turner plans to return to Monrovia after visiting America.
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Africa
Mr. Turner
United States
Liberia
West Coat of Africa
Etmond Hammond
Turner
America
Monrovia
Soldiers' and Sailors Convention Preparations
The Resident Committee works on housing visitors for the Soldiers and Sailors Convention. Hotels and public buildings are being secured, with blankets needed due to limited supply. Delegates with extensive authority are arriving, and a torchlight procession is planned on the 18th, with twelve arches to be erected over Fifth Avenue where the convention quarters will be.
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Virtour RG
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Gnd
Nmber
Prize Fight Outrage Arranged for Ride for Gold
A plan for an illegal prize fight is alleged involving Edwards and Chambers with a staged sight to occur in coming months. Edwards offered two thousand dollars to Chambers for the event amid a crowded bidding for gold, totaling 4,334,500 dollars, with bids ranging from 112 35 to 113. The advertised amount was 1,000,000 dollars and sales occurred between 112 7 and 115.
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New York
Edwards
Chambers Heave
Chambers
Fire destroys White's building in Newark manufacturing district
A fire early this morning gutted White's building on Commercial Street in Newark's manufacturing block. The blaze swept through the site occupied by several manufacturers, causing losses estimated between seventy five thousand and one hundred thousand dollars.
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Newark
N. J
White
Commercial Street
Death of a Jurist Hruson N September 12
Justice Henry Hogeboom of the State Supreme Court died late morning at age 64. He served as a jurist and was regarded as eminent in his field. His death marks the passing of a longstanding figure in the state judiciary.
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Hruson
Henry Hogeboom
State Supreme Conter
Jarat
Eastburn
Bustos
Menton Eastburn
Marsachusetts
Fearful tale of Sicilian insecurity and murders
A London Times letter recounts a chain of Sicilian crimes in August near Palermo. It describes sequestration and murder of a priest, a family homicide after robbery, a violent tenant dispute ending in deaths, a peasant husband killed during a tomato cart incident, and another shooting. The writer notes widespread fear and cites scarce executions, claiming the terror suppresses naming suspects in journals.
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London Times
Ffiv
Sicily
Palermo
Caltaratoro
Moens
France
Ameigubdors
Favara
Fred
Horace Greeley charged in Tweed era stock scheme
A New York Times report on a Cincinnati Enquirer smear claims Horace Greeley profited from a tobacco company scheme with William Tweed in 1871. It asserts Greeley never paid for stock yet became a director, while alleged plotters sought blackmail and links to reform opponents.
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Tammany
Supreme Court
Wm. M. Tweed
N Sands and Cibers
Horace Greeley
the Biggy
Armb
William M Grace W. Baruids
ER. Meade
O.ett
Gratz Nethan
Mr. Greeley
New York Times
Prince Albrecht Dead At Fifty Five In Vienna Dispatch
A London cable dispatch reports Prince Albrecht commander in chief of the Austrian army has died in Vienna at age fifty five. The candle lighted obituary notes his long service and high rank within Austria.
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New York
Prince Albrecht
London
Vienns
Judge reproves Cardinell over juror talk in Fair case
In San Francisco on September 11 Judge Reardon reproved Cardinell for discussing with a juror in the Fair case. He noted his motions were not free from suspicion yet presented evidence contradicting the juror, and discharged him though Grand Jury review may follow. Cardnell works at the office as yet examined. Deby cantener, Prices Augustus and Philip of Saxe, and Deetor Wars bound for Honolulu aboard Webo’s Australian steamer. Ex Supervisor Key was arrested on conspiracy to murder witness J. B. sbay amid a pending real estate title forgery case in the courts. W. G. Hoff, California pioneer, died. Treasury Secretary ordered rescinding discriminatory tea duty against Japanese goods in the Fuja Maran cargo case arriving last week.
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Reardon
Cardinell
Bet
Cardnell
Deby
Augustus
Philip of
Saxe
Honolulu
Webo
Key
J. B. Sbay
W. G. Hoff
California
Secretary of the Treasury
Fate of Bezalpe Forrester's ace in New York gossip
A private French officer letter in New York claims Marshal Bazaine will be found guilty by court martial and sentenced to toe for to duty while habeas corpus cases delay. Real estate operator Heichstenstein hanged himself in his sleeping room. Most election inspectors have been sworn in.
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New York
Marshal Bazaine
Shanghai Courier
Gan
Hongkew
Chen
McCeriee
Fehkien
Regional Internal Revenue Boss Named In Place
In Wasnixeton on September, the President named a regional Internal Revenue Supervisor for the territory covering Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Perry of North Carolina will replace Emory, while Codd advances to take McDonald’s commission as supervisor for Ache neas and Indian Territory. Steamship Berlin sailed from Locust Point for Bremen with 525 tons cargo and 30 steerage passengers.
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Internal Revenue
Org
Louisiea
Missiesi
Alabama
Perry
North Carolina
Emory
Codd
John McDona'd
Acheneas and
Indian Territory
Times and Chronicle
BaLrimons
Lloyd Line
Berlin
Locust Polst
Bremen
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