Political notes and war brief from 1870 edition
The piece surveys election results across several states showing Democratic gains and a Republican split, predicting a Republican deficit in Congress and tariff reform influence. It also reports a European war synopsis with Russia and Prussia edging toward conflict, Paris siege dynamics, and Garibaldi’s forces gaining.
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Europe
Russia
Black Sea
England
Prussia
Paris
Frange
Naval Duel Off Havana Between French and Prussian Gunboats
A naval duel occurred near Havana as the Prussian Meteor and the French Bouvet exchanged fire after both vessels entered the harbor. Three men were killed and four wounded among the combatants during the engagement on November 14, with the Bouvet attempting to board and the Meteor returning fire under naval law constraints. The Hernando Cortez schooner escorted the action.
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Havana
Bonvet
Noveau Monde
Bouvet
Hernando Cortez
Binvat
The Meteor and Bouvet Engage in Naval Battle
The Meteor and Bouvet clash as rigging fouls entangle masts and damage sinks. Bouvet seizes the moment to sail toward port while Meteor struggles to disentangle and fire. Casualties: Meteor three killed and one wounded. Bouvet three wounded. Both ships reach port for repairs.
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Bouvet
Hernando Cortez
Bonvet
Missouri Legislature seats split by party in early returns
St. Louis reports early returns showing the Lower House with 78 Democrats, Fusion 14, Liberal 21, and Regular Republicans 17 after counts from most counties. Senate results suggest no clear majority though Fusionists may cooperate with Democrats to form a working majority.
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St. Louis
Senate
Leaders of the Cuban Rebellion Condemned to Death
The Havana court martial condemned to death the leaders of the Cuban rebellion and all members of the Cuban Juntas who aided the revolt and are absent from Cuba. Their estates will be confiscated. Reports from various sources note harsh wartime measures and related outrages across Europe and America.
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Havana
Cuba
Mormon Silver Shipments Stir Utah Controversy
The article asserts twenty cars of silver from Emma Mine at Little Cottonwood will travel to Swansea Wales via New York, and four cars from nearby mines to San Francisco, all on one day. It argues Brigham Young hid Utah’s wealth to protect his dynasty, predicts a growing Gentile population, and claims a coming shift in Utah’s social order as non Mormon settlers move in.
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Emma Mine
Little Cottonwood
Salt Lake City
Swanesea
Wales
New York
San Francisco
Brigham Young
Utal
Utah
Centrail
Salt Lake Valley
Rice fritters from ground rice method overview
The excerpt explains making rice fritters using ground rice mixed with milk, heated until thick, then poured onto a slab to cool. After cooling, cut into shapes, dipped in butter or egg and breadcrumbs, fried in a hot pan, drained, dusted with powdered sugar, and served.
Lame Minister Wins Bride After Witty Rebuttal
In Worcester a youthful Rev Mr B, noted for brilliance and ornate speech, faced a comedic insult about his limp. When Laura G, judged as beautiful and kind, called him a lame minister he retorted, I am a lame man but not a lame minister. Laura later became his wife, a union she cherishes.
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Mr. B
Worcester
Laura G
Superior Court
Laura
Be— Beard
V. Ledger
Administrator's Sale of Samuel Roberts Estate in Indiana
Notice from W Hancock administrator of Samuel B Roberts estate in Harrison county Indiana announces public sale of all personal property at the decedent's Blue River Township residence on Tuesday December 13th at 10 AM. Items include livestock farming implements furniture and vehicles with cash for small sums and credit for larger purchases. Also notice of distribution to heirs after August term court proceedings locating and proving heirship for shares.
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Samuel
Roberts
Blue River Township
Harrison County
Indiana
W. Hancock
Admr
Court of Common Pleas
Harrison
Richard McIntire
Nejrs
Court House
Corydon
Tange
Peter Exdris
Corydon Real Estate Offeringsva for sale in Corydon and surroundings
A large two story brick house with stable and outbuildings sits on Market and Walnut in Corydon, price 4000 with easy terms. Cottage house at Chestnut and Maple, price 800. Two story frame on Walnut for 2000. Cottage on High Street in Benton's Addition for 275. New frame cottage on Chestnut opposite the square at Corydon 2000. Cottage on Oak Street and other sites offered, many properties including mills, farm lands, and town lots for sale at reduced Sacrifice prices with easy terms. St. Louis Air Line Railway line mill sites and water-powered mills noted with location details and cheap terms. Farms in Scott, Taylor, Webster, Harrison, Washington townships and near Corydon listed at low prices, with emphasis on frontages, acreage, and good terms. Call for immediate application.
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Baick
Market
Walnut Streets
Corydon
Chestnut and
Mapie Streets
Avithood
Walnut Street
Ottage
High Street
Benton
Cottire Howse
Chestnut Street
Pukhii Square
Oak Street
Big Indian Creek
N. A & St. Louis Air Line
Blue River
Milltown
Jaldable Mill
St. Louis
Air Line Railway
OOD
Mauckport
Doone
Webster Township
Taylor Township
Scott Township
Spencer Township
Wilson’s Springs
Heth Township
Ohio River
Washington Township
Harrison Township
Carvdoy
Township and county tax rates by district listed
Tax schedules for Boone Posey Morgan Blue River Washington Taylor Webster Jackson Spencer show special school rates from 12 to 20 cents per 100 property and poll taxes from 0 to 60 cents, road taxes from 0 to 7 cents per 100, with total township taxes ranging around one dollar and some with poll totals of about two to three dollars across districts.
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Haringon
Harrison County
Marrison Township
Boone Township
State County
State
County
Posey
County, &c
Morgan
Washington
Taylor
Webster
Jackson
Spencer
Acott
Corporation OF Cob:ydon
Corporation OF
Elizabeth
Gils
Edward Fharrson
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