Grant's Louisiana outrages debate on Kellogg government
The piece questions Grant's military action in Louisiana and the removal of the Kellogg government. It challenges Sheridan's proclamation labeling locals as banditti and accuses Congress of accepting inflated murder tales. It argues the federal intervention was an overreach and a shameless abuse of rights.
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Grant
Louisiana
Kellogg
Congress
Sheridan
Locmaiane
Tennessee
Sheridan’s Ostracism in New Orleans and Postwar Tensions
The piece argues that in 1867 Sheridan faced social exclusion by New Orleans elites, fueling his contempt for locals and, by extension, bitterness from radicals toward Southerners. It contrasts Southern refinement with Yankee discomfort, noting a perceived cultural superiority that provoked resentful reactions from the defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
New Orleans
New England
Political tempers rise over military role in Louisiana
A heated press debate accuses the administration of overreaching by considering military involvement in Louisiana to suppress John Brown, contrasting Buchanan and Grant. The piece likens Brown to a thief and a martyr, noting federal troops’ actions in Virginia and questioning similarities to Grant era policies.
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Louisiana
John Brown
Kellogg
Virginia
Abero
John Bown
Buchanan
Grant
Brown
Pacific mail subsidy scandal pulls in small fry
The report limits blame to minor players like newspaper men and doorkeepers of Congress. Don Piatt appears to have borrowed 5060 and repaid it, a claim many doubt about his honesty. The piece hints jour nalists doubt any repayment by Jorney despite his 28000 gain.
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Pacific Mail
Congress
Don Piatt
Formey
Piatt
Don
Tere
Jorney
Reassurance and political debate after the war ends
The text reassures readers that the war is over and the county is safe. It cites the Republican party as still alive, mentions ex Gov EnaDrorp losing his house during the war, and discusses proposed compensation for losses and services to the Union cause, contrasting federal and Confederate actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Great
Republican Party
S dl Slive
EnaDrorp
Gov. Letcher
Sergi Mills
Reminiscence of the Lost Box Hidden in Cowderland
A long-forgotten wooden box hid during a Civil War scare resurfaces when hunter Wilson Cessoa finds it buried under a log. The box contains a knit purse with five pennies a watch chain a tooth and papers proving ownership but the gold and silver are missing. The article questions who stole the valuables.
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Wm Gillam
Cowderland
Maryland
Ckeedaddie
Milroy
Bedford
Gillam
Wilson Cessoa
Mr. Gillam
Immigrant Passenger Falls A Sleep and Dies on Train
A frail elderly immigrant woman Mrs W. Credford from Albert Maine traveling west bound with migrants died quietly on a San Leandro to San Jose train as fatigue overpowered her. Her son, who met her, found her asleep and never waking. Her death occurred aboard the immigrant car with her daughters and son awaiting later.
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Credford
Albert
San Jose
San Leandros
Centremas
Indy
San Francisco Chronicle
Senate adjourns without organization in Florida delegation
A telegram from Tallahassee dated January 12 reports the Senate adjourned for the day with no organization in place. In the House a resolution was adopted asking Messrs Gordon and Stephens of Georgia to aid Florida until Messrs Conover Parman and Walis can return to Washington. The resolution passed 26 to ?.
Letters From The Profls. Prompts Free Communications
Under this head short communications on all objects will be inserted free of charge the correspondent alone being responsible for statements therein.
Joyous social at Terrance Woods home in Lonaconing
A late Saturday gathering at Terrance Woods in Lonaconing honored St Mary’s Road with about fifty guests. John Douglas received a gold badge from the band, speeches praised the leader, and music and toasts followed amid Irish wit and fellowship.
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Terrance Woods
St. Mary’s Raod
Eas
P. O’oconnell
Jobn
Douglas
Ecievor
Richmond tobacco and liquor deals draw Cumberland crowd
The new Richmond tobacco arrives at M. T. Kane on North Mechanic Street fueling excitement in Cumberland. Prices run 50 and 60 cents per pound for tobacco and 1.40 per box for cigars. Whisky is offered at a quarter for three drinks. Kane promotes cash sales and compares favorably with Western Maryland dealers, citing suppliers Thompson Brownsville Gibson Philadelphia.
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Beecher
New York
Richmond Tobacco
M. T. Kane
Mechanic Street
Cumberland
Gibson
Maryland
M.T. Kane
Thompson
Brownsville
Philadelphia
M. T. Kang
Casper Reicuart Sells Coal and Wood Goods Cheap
Casper Reicuart remains in the coal and wood business offering top stock at the lowest prices for any living dealer. Geo Ges xex stocks heating and cooking stoves and tinware at moderate prices with quick custom work. Visit his emporium at 10 North Mechanic Street for affordable goods and prompt service.
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Casper Reicuart
Geo Ges Xex
North Mechanic Street
Easbh
Gessners
Mechanic Street
Coal Prices and City Sales by Consolidation Company
The Consolidation Coal Company advertises city wide coal prices with terms for orders via its office or sales agents E M Brxox and Jas A MruLnoStano. Dr Glass, Oregon State Penitentiary physician, was stabbed by a patient who believed the doctor aimed to kill him, and the physician was in dangerous condition.
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Coa
Tha Cain
E. M. Brxox
Glass
Oregon Save Penitentiary
Patien
Ang
Beedher case notes and Beecher interview excerpts
New York reports cover Mr Morris closing statements and the first witness, editor Maverick, confirming Tilton's marriage to Mrs Tilton. Francis D. Moulton testifies about his interviews with Beecher and Tilton, detailing letters and retentions, recantations, and Beecher’s remorse. The piece adds commentary on President Grant's message and press reactions.
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New York
Morris
Maverick
The
Brooklyn
Tilton
Fancis D. Moulton
Moulton
Keecher
Bowen
Elizabeth
Beecher
Mors
Basards
Selor
Theodore
Haveney
Mr. Pallerton
Theodore Tilton
House
Grant
Senate
New York Herald
Sheridan
Times
New Orleans
the Tribune
Post
Death by own action in gnome weather warning note
A brief Sacramento Bee item notes a self harm warning during an odd spell of weather. It mentions yard locomotives Tulare and Gov Standard lacking cow catchers and ends abruptly.
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Sacramento Bee
Tulare
President Signs Finance Bill in Washington
In Washington D C January 14 the President signed the Sherman Finance bill and is expected to return it to the Senate today with a special message urging further legislation to implement key provisions of the bill.
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D.C
Whey
Senate
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Allegany County
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North Fayette Township
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