Mexico crisis and Maximilian update across the Press
Reports from Washington and foreign dispatches describe Maximilian’s status in Mexico including his retreat to Orizaba, the French control of key cities, and Liberal forces advancing on Jalapa. American coverage notes congressional caucuses and debates over impeachment, the constitutional amendment timeline, and potential southern state actions.
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New York
Congresa
Wade
Anthony
Pomeroy
Senate
Sherman
the Tribune
Reaster Dane
Congress
Tribune
Grant
French Troops Evacuate Mexico Amid Allied Tensions
Dispatches recount French forces under Maximilian diminishing in Mexico as Sherman acts as an advisor to Campbell in Mexico City. The U S cabinet pushes for formal withdrawal in line with a program, while British and Mexican complications loom. Reports note a liberal Mexican victory near Jalipa and a shifting front, with progress toward Juarez government in Mexico City.
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Campbell
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Bwann
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Puebla
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Belaiendo
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Cras
Maximilian
Jalipa
Financial Money Market and Rail News Summary
New York reports ample money in the loom market at six percent with exceptions. The discount rate remains light and short paper active at about 74 percent. Currency flow from the west and other points surpasses drain to the south, suggesting a continued rise in money markets as bank reserves stay intact. Stock trading was dull but firm with government bonds steady and rail shares inactive yet showing buying interest. Foreign exchange quotes show slight premiums and limited demand. Charleston Savannah railroad reorganized with a $100 par dividend held for first mortgage bondholders. total debt listed at $5,927,006. A fire in Green Castle destroyed McBee’s hall and nearby stores. Baseball results favor the Pastime and Enterprise clubs. Dexter won a $15,000 trotting match in three heats with times around 2:95 and 2:99.
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London
Stock Exchange
Congress
Northwestern
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Ft. Wayne
Eris
Michigan Southern
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Green Castle
South Carolinas
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Krea
Inundation relief subscription opened in France
Buggy OCR reports a subscription drive for flood relief in France and a police intervention as a troupe of performers, described as men and women, are said to be closing out a week of entertainment in the city. The city’s lake tunnel barrier was reportedly breached today.
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Gmrcaco
Saffererent
France
Ponsas Inta
California
Waa Fez Baer
The Lumber Suit Verdict in Weed & Co. v. Ritchie
The great lumber case Weed & Co. versus Ritchie was decided last evening with a verdict for the plaintiffs. Attorneys Ellis and Neville argued for the plaintiffs, Norrig and Gattia represented the defendant.
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Ritchie
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Norrig & Gattia
Fenians and British tensions noted in New York rumor report
A Daily News rumor cites Fenian privateers preying on English commerce and a series of diplomatic and security developments. It mentions a yacht collision with drownings, potential Canada US friction, French willingness to aid defense, and ongoing political charges and arrests in Canada and England amid unrest.
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Daily News
Porto
Wm. Cook
Namber
London
Canada
United States
France
Gulf of Mexico
Hete
Geo. Licosip
Nenada
Hareny
Qtet
Sherman Wan
Repubes
Canid
Friceg Poverament
Roberts
Etrauge
Sweet Town
Isrga
Ramert Tian
England
New York Herald
Kingston
All Bush
Pasrl Street
Battery
New Bowery
Resignation shifts western AP representation
Cincinnati November 29. The agents of the New York Associated Press in the west resigned their positions as representatives of that organization and will hereafter represent the interests of the Western Associated Press. News reports will be received and delivered as before.
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New York Associated Press
Weat
Associated Press
Fenian activity grows in St Louis with funds and recruits
From St Louis on November 29 reports a lively Fenian movement. Large contributions of money and arms arrive at Stephenstown headquarters. The organization of armed groups is advancing and a large number of men join the military wings.
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Br. Louis
Stephenstead
Lecture on Abraham Lincoln by W H Herndon
Mr Herndon and a later speaker deliver lengthy discussions on Abraham Lincoln. The lectures examine his life, character, and intellect, with focus on his early circle including Miss Ann Rutledge at New Salem and the period’s social backdrop.
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W. H.erafon
Abraham Lincoln
Herndon
Mir
Fipmadan
Atiestux
Immortality and Lincoln Love Tale Unfolds in New Salem
A fragmented chronicle recounts a controversial Lincoln era love story with Ann Ratledge of New Salem. It narrates Lincoln’s evolving feelings, the poem Immortality connected to the couple, and ratcheting tensions among three men for Ratledge’s affections, culminating in her 1835 death and Lincoln’s sorrowful pledge.
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Lincoln
Ann Ratledge
Menard
Sargamon
Herndon
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Washington
Ron Ratledge
New Salem
Kentucky
South Carolina
Soutth Carolina
Cameron
Ratledge
James Ratledge
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Lincala
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Bose
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