New York Police Commission Shakeup Under Governor Seymour
Governor Seymour finally removes the New York Police Commissioners led by Kennedy amid riots coverage and alleged misconduct. The action follows years of complaints about Kennedy and the force, with supporters and opponents weighing in on political motivations and impacts on city governance.
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Seymour Bex
City of
New York
Kennedy
Calcutta
Seymour
Butler
McNeil
Board of Police
The 8300 Clause Regarded by Draft Contenders
The piece argues the $500 exemption will stay in the conscription law. It notes New England activism backing retention, cites Chicago Journal on January postponement, and records mixed Senate and House opinions. War Democrats and regional figures are cited as supporting retention for aiding the poor and recruiting success.
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New England
Chicago Journal
Congress
Senate
House Committee
General Schenck
Moses ¥. Odell
Brooklyn
Davenport gasetle and politics across states
The piece notes Davenport figures as honest yet rebellious. It highlights Miss Mary Provost the actress drawing attention in Davenport. State politics feature in New Orleans papers with a cleft between Radicals and Conservatives over reconstructing the state government and constitution. A letter from the President to General Shepley is cited.
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Davenport
Mary Provost
Lovrsaxa—Lettum rHow
Lencony
Orlane Apers
Siste
Lincoln Letter Denounces North-South Congressional Frame
The letter argues Louisiana citizens are willing to join Congress and pledge to the Constitution while condemning the idea of sending Northern men as representatives by force. Lincoln claims he would vote against admitting any such man, describing the proposal as dis graceful and outrageous.
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Axapvriva
Washigton
G. F. Shepley
Kennedy
Louisiana
Congress
Apitalan Lincos
Archbishop Hughes Deeply Missed After Long Life of Service
Arch bishop Hughes died on Sunday evening. Born in 1798 in Ireland he became a key Catholic leader in New York. He studied at Mount St. Mary’s and St. John’s, founded St. John’s Church Philadelphia, led diocesan reforms, and spoke during the school dispute. His life included visits to Europe, war service, and a final public role before his death.
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Emmitsburg
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Fordham
Westchester County
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Albany
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Non
Erastus Brooks
N.Y
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Thuslow Weed
Iliy
Archbishop Hughes
Quebec
James Santorago
Cincinnati
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House of Representatives
New York Journal
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Wendell Phillips
New Haven Register
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Ississippi
Lincoln
Ben. Wade
Ohio
Wade
Allo
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Taney
Buck
Jaytice
Train Collision and Explosion Kill and Injure Across Milton Junction and Dayton
A Milwaukee area letter reports a fatal explosion at Milton Junction on the Chicago & Northwestern line where a freight locomotive Gladiator exploded as it prepared to clear space for a passenger train, injuring eight and damaging cars. Dayton reports a Cincinnati to Dayton passenger collision injuring many, with baggage master Tom Davis killed and dentist Dr Willard among the fatally injured.
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Wis
Milton Junction
Here
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company
Dayton
Cincinnati
Tom Davis
Willard
Bishop Wood Named Archbishop of Baltimore Rumors
The Philadelphia North American reports Rome expects the appointment of Right Reverend Bishop Wood of this diocese to the archbishopric of Baltimore, vacant after the death of Kenrick. The archbishop there chairs all episcopal councils. The piece also notes the National Union League’s presence with about 4,500 councils and over 750,000 members across loyal states. Wisconsin and Illinois councils and membership are highlighted.
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Rome
Wood
Baltimore
Kenrick
Tus Union Leacus
National Union League
Wisconsin
Illinois
Murder and suicide at Yellow Springs graveyard
A 23 year old woman Caroline Umbenhour was found murdered near a new grave in Yellow Springs. Joshua Munroe, her sister's husband, cut his throat after stabbing her, then wounded himself attempting to die. Munroe, aged kb years, claims no murder plan but admits following her to the cemetery and reacting to her stated intent to marry another man. He is jailed, likely to face the legal penalty.
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Yellow Spring
Joshua Munroe
Munroe
Yellow Springs
Nichols
Caroline Umbenhour
Caroline
Monroe
Rumor and commentary from a turbulent era
Dismissals and claims swirl through various figures and events. Queen Victoria denied prohibiting her son from smoking at Windsor. Accreditations shift as Ktufus King is named American minister at Rome and accredited to Greece. Reports discuss feeble Gen Cassus, a $500 marriage fee in Providence, and a rumored insanity of Gen Kilpatrick.
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Windsor Castle
Ktufus King
Rome
Greece
Cassus
Bishop Clark
Providence
Rhode Island
Kilpatrick
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