Reconstruction era judgments and civil war claims discussed
A historical report outlines court findings on Confederate claims and wartime transactions. It notes a Georgia resident Einstein’s attempted cotton purchase, lack of lawful agency after the war, and a $8 040.08 judgment to a loyal claimant. The piece mentions officials like James Pintham and James Sullivan and reports a Norfolk railroad bill via Louisville to Staunton with $40 million capital.
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Henry Garate
Georgia
Ravannah
Trea
Court of Claims
Davis Ae
Bex
Groenmeyar i Prion
Einstein
Marshal
Janko
Leby
Virginia
John
M. Sullivan
Internal Revenue
Pennsylvania
House
Norfolk
Lovieville
District of Columbia
Ben Deek
Congress Debate on Indian Treaties and Cherokee Lands Sale
The Fortyeirst Congress debates treaty termination and Indian policy. A committee reports on the 1866 U S Cherokee treaty and the sale of lands within the Cherokee Strip in Indian Territory west of the 96th meridian. Lands valued at two million dollars would be surveyed and sold for home sites with proceeds to treasury. Aims include impeachment discussion and party regulation.
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Theimpmdriel
Niebolad
Aloraneer
Henson
United States
Kansas
Indian Territory
Treasury Department
Keneas
Republican Party
Alcend
Congressional actions on territories and appointments in 16th Congress
Debates cover Mississippi territorial changes, a scheme for Indian territory and tribal citizenship, telegraph inquiries, and hearings on cadetships. Resolutions urge investigations into secret affairs, naval and Indian affairs appoints, and bills to aid shipbuilders. Members from multiple states engage on appropriation, tax, and interstate boundary topics.
Muskegon Leaders Appeal For New Vanderpool Trial
Sixteen leading citizens appointed by Muskegon appeal to state residents to aid and cooperate in securing a new, fair trial for Vanderpool. They warn against prejuiced appeals and insist on a hearing that fully presents all facts, asserting a thorough, impartial process is required to determine guilt or innocence. They note the case remains fresh in public mind and emphasize the need for material support to obtain justice.
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Ewart
Vanderpool
Lok
Mighigan
Muskegon
Vande
Chaos on the Kiitesul: report on prison outbreak and raids
A fragmented dispatch describes violent events on the Kiitesul River involving prison breaches and fires at a Farmington facility. It cites correspondence among Gen Zenz, Sheridan and Shermisg claiming up to eight hundred deaths and widespread torture. Sheridan accuses Vincent Coltyét of backing an Indian ring, urging decisive action on who to kill.
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Kiitesul
Gwentysfive Pareons
Chiang
Teisi
Farmington
Darteth
Sheridan
Shermisg
Indiana
Mary
Bharidin
Vincent _Coltyét
Government Victories The Military Situation and Havana March 7
Government forces under Escobedo defeat insurgents on the Quadal Jara road near Rocha and capture 1,600 prisoners along with artillery after a four hour engagement. Col Moallinds defeats Proe noradis in Sierra Puebla's northern portion, securing towns in Bens Catras. Jalapo fell to Gen Cémsohs. Santa Anas’ son among insurgent leaders captured. The revolution appears ended for now but famine looms nationwide.
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Gea Escobdado
San Luis Insargenta
Condon Gn
Excobedo
Quadal
Jara
Rocha
Alst
Garros d’ Calena
Mech
Sooon
Moallinds
Proenoradis
Sierra Puebla
Bens Catras
Aurrane Deriby
Coatpecave
Cémsohs
Jalapo
Santa Anas
Reception of Gov Seward and Trials Reported in New York
From New York City hall Gov Seward received with brief speech praising the metropolis. Trials set include McFarland for murder next April and Chambera for Voorhees murder starting Wednesday. Brooklyn election fraud trials postponed as Fisk v Secquehns railroad case argued. Prize fight off amid rumors of ship arrivals. Folton and Guiding Star to be broken up.
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Eloetion
New York
McFarland
Riohoydgon
Chambera
Voorhees
Brooklyn
Fisk
Wis
Cordon
Baron
Boston
Liverpool
Folton
Guiding Star
Fire at theater injures patrons and crew in Beitvort
A fire at Lost at Best at the theater in Beitvorters Miss Mississippi injured Mrs Bedley Browns clothing which caught fire but was quickly extinguished by Miss Schell and another performer. Three people suffered minor burns but none serious. A new gold discovery reported near Bax Lessans stirs excitement in March.
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Bax Lessans
Maroh
Fragmented account of political turmoil and executions
Eighteen people are reported counted in recent disturbances. A former official linked to a corps was executed as an exemplary punishment. Reports describe anti government meetings, a jail confinement, and denounced mercury articles. Public officials deny or clamp down on protests.
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Cartival CelBraGek
Formar
Rouithia
Andére'Tsurubi
Brothenda
From Cincinnati Police Court Reports A string of cases
Reports from Cincinnati describe multiple incidents including three indictments against Charles Morrison dlias Stoughton for stabbing a policeman and related charges of cutting with intent to kill and burglary. Ann Vankirk, an elderly widow, died by suicide by throwing herself into the canals at Carthage. Henry Poden, a Portemouth sexton, was arrested for attempting to poison his wife with milk. Barah Jane Masey was sentenced in Columbus to one year in jail for opening letters. An explosion at Sickles Pylt technical works caused a severe concussion and minor damage.
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Henry Poden
Sexton
Portemouth
Barah Jane Masey
Columbus
Ohio
Way Tosday
Technic Works
Adama
Basingee
Wyoming Women Sworn Grand Jurors First Time
In Laruis City Wyoming on March 7 the first panel of allwoman grand jurors was sworn after a successful quash attempt. Chief Justice Howe delivered a strong address as women officially join grand jurors.
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Wyoming
Laruis City
W. T
Suemmary
Biiliff
Howe
Removal of the State Capital to Milwaukee Debate Rages
A March report from The Clark County Republican discusses calls to transfer the state capital from Madison to Milwaukee. Advocates praise Milwaukee as a commercial hub with better accessibility and propose offering a new court house and grounds, while opponents warn of costs and political risk.
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Milwaukee
Madison
Ourselvga
Ptate
Mradé
Thom
Clark County
Acison
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