Comet critique and court verdicts from Johnson County
The Johnson City Comet notes the Knoxville Federal Court term results from Johnson County, listing fines of 100 and one month imprisonment for James Ferguson, W R Morefield, David Wilson, Wm Martin, and others with several suspensions. It critiques Bro Key and mocks political coverage, hinting at future developments.
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Kiaie
Bro. Key
Knoxville
Johnson County
James Ferguson
W. R. Morefield
David Wilson
Wm. Martin
Sarah Porter
Margaret Musgrave
Stacy Fletcher
Andrew Fletcher
Wm. Wilcox
Henry Crause
W. H. Rankin
Allen Dobson
Jos
Powell
Geo
Washington
Hils Last Battle Grant Is Dead
The article reflects on General Grant's death and portrays his final battle as glorious and sublime. It emphasizes his life as ambition inspiring and his death as a call to fortitude admired by those who await the final summons.
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Grant
Riverside Park Picked as Prestige Burial Site for General Grant
The New York Herald argues Riverside Park will become the burial ground for General Grant, deeming Central Park unsuitable. Riverside Park offers prominent views over the Hudson Valley, quiet seclusion, and a grand monument setting, with possible name change to Grant Park to honor the illustrious dead.
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Riverside Park
General Grant
Central Park
Jooke
Hudson Valley
Gramt Park
Cartal Park
New York Herald
Fragmented Grassy Fork Letter Appears From Red Bud Moller
A garbled letter from Red Bud Moller conjures a mix of rural dialect and names, referencing a call to the president, a master, and a commission. The text mentions Wesbentun, Doe Smith, and a referenced War, along with a confusing plea about payment and an election-like notice.
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Galerius Kunttry
Menny
Rene
Red Bud Haller
Doe Smith
Bea
Obscure OCR fragment hints at a sports season summary
A garbled OCR passage mentions names, months, and events in a sports context. It references a team or schools, player goals, and possible match notes but lacks clear dates, locations, or complete actions. The readable entities include likely surnames such as Hanmer and Merle, with scattered references to goals and team play.
Governor Hill Invites Legislature to Grand Funeral Observance
In Manor of General Grant New York July 27 Governor Hill issued an invitation to the legislature to assemble at the Capitol on Tuesday August 4 at 4 p.m. to receive General Grant remains and take part in ceremonies. Regular troops from Fort Porter Niagara are expected to assist with guard duties around the cottage and area as needed. The casket transport car for General Grant’s body will be an observation car draped in Mack cloth with seats removed to accommodate the casket and guard of honor.
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Governor Hill
Mr. McGrecon
General Grant
Guard of Honor
Saratoga
Albany
Mt. McGregor
Gaisesvinwg
Sewanee
Martin
Rocugston
Tasket
Myron Adama
Plymouth Church
Flrat Baptist
W Youn
New York
Simuel J. Tilden
A. H. Cornell
Robert Ogden Gariot
Cornelius N. Bli
John AM
Sherwood
Lispenardtewart
Jos. W. Drexel
Arthur M. Dodge
Cornelius Vanderbilt
W. J. Kerwin
Mr. Tilden
Greyatone
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Citiens
New York City
Tes
Columbian
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Tincolu
Col Lamont
Marshal McMichael
Col. Lamont
Washington
Werner
New Yok
Machual McMichael
Poeta
Mesira, Ochs, Yonge & Co
Chattanooaa
Tenn
Renan
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Opler
Widow of Grant to accompany remains to New York
Mount McGnearcol July 27 report claims a fear the widow is too ill to travel with General Grant's remains. It notes she plans to go to New York, though some believe the visit may distress her. A Catholic clergyman was allowed to view the general’s body on the mountain railway ascent.
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Mount McGnrecor
General Grant
Protesting For Grant Burial In Washington
General Loegan urged that General Grant be interred in Washington, citing popular wishes. About seventy five attendees at Willard's Hall favored burial in the capital and a five member committee was proposed to seek New York approval, though no action was taken.
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Wasurxatos
Auly
General Loegan
Fred Grant
Washington
General Grant
Willard's Hall
Congrevaman Dezendorf
Vic
New York
Colored Citizens Hold Grant Mourning Mass in Liberty Hall
The M S Quay Club led a mass meeting of Black residents in Liberty Hall to express sorrow over General Grant’s death and adopt resolutions sending sympathy to his family. Speakers included Councilman Jacob Purnell and Isaiah C. Wear, praising Grant as a leader who preserved the Union and advanced civil rights.
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M.S. Quay Club
General Grant
James I. Teagle
Jacob Purnell
G. Hurburt
James A. Junior
Alexander G. Davis
William Still
Willie Bascom
John Brown
William Allen
I William Jones
Addrensis
Robert Jones
Kaiah
Wear
Purnell
Nastion
Isaiah C. Wear
Shiloh
Fremont
Hiter
Avery
Ulysses S. Grant
Grant
Workington
Lincoln
Grant Funeral Plans Stir New York City Debates
July dispatches report President will attend General Grant’s funeral in New York with cabinet attendees and may not return to Washington. The article notes a proposed meeting of Roach’s heirs with the Attorney General to resolve the Dolphin matter, and describes memorial arrangements, donations, and potential successors for federal posts as well as public observances and committee actions in New York.
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New York
General Grant
Teds Qaid
Washington
Wasiixarox
Tily Whitney
John Roach
Roach
Kinaell
Absent-minded professor and self-portrait incident at Pogus University
A Pogus University professor visiting his class discovers a caricature of himself on a blackboard drawn by a student. Startled, he leaves the room and returns to his residence. The Remington rifle story notes a 1816 invention by Eliphalet Remington, made from a farm forge.
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University of Pogus
Himelf
Remington Simory Ware
Eliphalet Benington
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