Christmas Trees and Decorations at FloralGem and More
From Evansville advertisements: Christmas trees and evergreen moss for church and parlor décor at FloralGem. First National Bank offer and room rentals. furnished rooms for single gentlemen. various notices on property, occupations, and sales. Includes a post-Christmas sale list and time table corrections.
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Feational Bank
Evansville
Gsolleaman
Addrees
Aler Sirest
Mort Ieee Ion
Powder blast planned at Sockers Flat California mine
A task force intends to fire 62500 pounds of powder at Blas Gravel Gold Mines in Sockers Flat California next week. The report mentions corporate incorporation of Taz San Bernardioco and unrelated political inquest and consolidation talks in Concord.
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Blas Gravel
Sockers Flat
California
Illinois Senate Race Faces Possible Setback in Caucus
Logan canvasses for United States Senator amid nerves over caucus turnout and potential defeat. Koerner rumored to align with opposition. Democrats decline backing. Money market tight with some banks seeking more time on paper. Cold weather dominates, Mile Nilsson draws strong acclaim, visits St. Louis Louisville and Cincinnati next.
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Illinois
Roney
Nilsson
Jobo
Logan
United States
No. Koerner
Mile
St. Louis
Louisville
Cincionati
Christmas Casualties and Local Crime Report
A butcher, Chris Nestle of Newport, died after falling through a slaughter house hatchway. Jacob Harkey was found frozen to death in the suburbs. Hedder was sentenced to the penitentiary for two years, with other sentences for five and six years. Dealers to holiday goods show higher prices this week, though some buyers seek cheaper items in certain classes.
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Cincinnati
Chris Nestle
Newport
Jacob Harkey
Intox
Hedder
Eonie Johnson
Ellen Williams
Hartford Rail Crash Kills Stone and Injures Strong
Railroad accident on the Hartford and New Haven line claims the life of Hastroop Coxsn, 22 Rev. Col lina Stone, principal of the American Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb, and leaves Rev. James W. Strong in critical condition. Stone formerly led the Ohio State Asylum in Columbus.
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Hastroop
Coxsn
Collina Stone
American Asylum For the Deaf and Dumb
Hartford
Seeney
Stone
Ohio State Asylum
Columbus
Minister Scheneck Transportation of Spirits
Wasumarox December 23 The President signed General Schenck s commission as Minister to England F O Boyd of Boyd Bros Hobson New York representing western distillers sought passage of a bond system for transporting spirits from the West to the seaboard The Secretary of the Treasury said no needless obstacles would impede surplus shipments but any bill would be guarded against frauds The subject will be brought before the Ways and Means Committee after the holidays
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Wasumarox
General Schenck
England
F. O. Boyd
Boyd Bros. & Hobson
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Oe Revenue
Seaboard
Committee of Ways and Means
Sir John Rose to Canada on Fisheries Mission
The report states Sir John Rose travels to Canada with a British Government fisheries mission after talks with the Dominion Government. He will then go to Washington to seek conciliation. The gulf and region show no earthquake or tidal wave signs as Dr. Wallwood records daily observations.
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Montaeal
Sir John Rose
Caneds
Washington
Gulf
Wallwood
Paria crew plans rematch with Tyne crew after fundraiser
In St. Jouxa N B on December 22 a meeting of the Paria crew and supporters resolved to stage another match with the Tyne crew. About $4000 has been subscribed for the effort. The predicted tidal wave today caused alarm but did not appear.
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St. Jouxa. N. B
Paria
Tyne
Vance letters support unity after war in North Carolina
Senator-Elect Vance replies to accusations, pledging acquiescence to war outcomes and urging national unity and prosperity. A separate fire in Crandenburg Meade County Kentucky destroys the business district, with late reports noting hotel incidents and insurance details.
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Wasuineros
Vance
North Carolinas
Louisvila
Crandenburg
Meade County
Kentucky
Aegidentarae Joes
Tidal Wave Relief Amid Households Along Shore
The tide was lower than expected this morning, easing fears along the water front. Residents who had prepared defenses against the wave watched with relief as they faced no high water, minimizing damage to homes and properties.
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Qesnne
Des
Monitress ship owners plan steamship link
Messrs. Ailen proprietors of the Monitress scanship contemplate establishing a steamship line between Philadelphia and Lerten to connect markets and improve trade relations.
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Magees
Messrs
Ailen
Philadelphin
Lerten
Census Returns Show Little Change Across Districts
A fragmented note reports census returns from several districts with little variation from previous figures. The December New Year context notes slow adjustments and steady population readings across twelve districts despite some discrepancies in the records.
War in Europe from the Front Lines and Eclipses
War dispatches report Prussian columns advancing on Laon and Châlons, with French Army of the North aiming to strike. The Army of the Loire reportedly unites to 300,000 strong for offensive action. London editorials discuss the Alabama claims and peace prospects as a solar eclipse is observed across England.
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Lospos
Poulacoont
Rhheims
Hey
Laon
Lafere
Choumy
England
Wick
Fritz
Army OF the
Army OF the Loire, Loxpox
Frederick Charles
Tours
Prussians Press Off Paris Front as Gambetta Returned
Reports from Tours dated December 23 note no further Prussian entries into the Loire department. Gambetta arrived at Lyons to cheers and calls for justice for those who disturbed the city. Paris military actions resumed with several engagements around Neuilly, Mont Valerien, and Montreuil. Troops and National Guard displayed vigor, while Prussian efforts to break lines persisted amid heavy firefights and sieges.
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Borpzaux
Tours
Meas Orme
Loire
M. Gambetta
Lyone
M. Tone
Paris
Rertioys
Maire
Bioiz
Neully Sur Marne
Ville Everad
Maison Biaoche
Eneos
Fave
St. Denia
la Rouciere
Ouget
Ducrot
Mount Ablon
Blanc Mrsul
Grosby and
Drangy
Noel
Mont Valerien
Montreput
Paur
Chiard
Seine
St. Donis
Bourget
Trecho
Orleans
Marchenoir
Honfieura
Prussia Claims French Surprise and Losses in Laugree
Dispatches report German forces under Count Von Dergolts surprising French troops at Laugree Haute-Marne driving them from positions with many prisoners and captured arms. Versailles notes Paris fortifications fired upon on Tuesday with French sortie against Prussian Guard and Saxon 12th corps lasting hours despite limited German losses. Further reports cite Hanoverians under Gen DeVoights defeating forces at Rhets near Monpao eight miles northeast of Tours in Todre St. Loire.
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Paris
Mobiles
Beau
Count von Dergolts
Laugree
Haute-Marne
Versailles
DeVoights
Rhets
Monpao
Todre St. Loire
Tours
Rumor on Danubian Duchies Independence Debunked
Herald Special reports a rumor from Austrian news agencies claiming Roumanian Bund intends independence from the Sublime Porte. The dispatch says there is no proof that Prussia seeks to settle the Luuxembourg issue by arbitration.
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Bund
Danubian Duchies
Prussia
Luuxembourg
Spain and Aosta dispute delays Madrid entry
In a mixed report from December 22, the New Year entry to Madrid of the Duke Aosta is fixed for January first while he remains at Araguse. The Osilos protest an Italian throne elevation and five letters from Charles Albert support competing claims, as Cortes debates dissolution.
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Spain
Manarm
Madrid
Aosta
Aoengiace
Araguse
Osilos
An Italien
Charles Albert
Eer Rare Cortes
Antwerp Overloaded Wharves Struggle to Shelter Goods
Antwerp reports a gorge of importations leaving docks and wharves covered with merchandise. Authorities warn they cannot provide proper shelter and goods suffer exposure to the elements.
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Antwaer
Antwerp
Greece speech transcribed amid rep assembly notes
Fragmentary OCR reads like a Greek assembly report with names Asean Dee Hite Semive Atanas and references to the chamber. The garbled text suggests a short speech or surrogate speech within a representative body.
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Greece
Asean
Hite Semive
Atanas, Dee
Dom Tee
Italy approves annexation vote in Roman plebiscite
Florence December 21 The bill ratifying the Roman vote for annexation to Italy passed the Italian Chamber of Deputies by 239 to 20. The measure now goes to the senate for final approval, reflecting broad support for unification.
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Italy
Bone
Florance
Italian Chamber of Deputies
Turkish Expedition Ban Enforcements Reported
In Constantinople on December 22 a Turkish expedition ban is announced for operations in the Arab region. Troop numbers reach 35,000 with reinforcements to follow.
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ConstantiarLs
Bankruptcy and fire news from December report
Brown Weber & Co., once prominent druggists in St. Louis, were declared bankrupt with Leonard Mathaws named as estate receiver. A grist mill owned by Meister and Co. and several Belleville residences burned, estimated loss around 15000 dollars. Leavenworth City Council rescinded the L A N W Railroad right of way due to contract non compliance, potentially halting through trains from St Louis to Atchison. Cold weather continues with the thermometer near zero and harbor conditions forecast to clear as ice builds near bridge piers.
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St. Louis
Brown Weber & Co
Leonard Mathaws
Meister
Belleville
Illinois
Leavenworth
Atchison
Georgia Dems sweep several congressional districts in early count
Savannah reports Democrats carry multiple districts with Paine and Molat winners in the first district. Ponce wins the first, Carden and D.M. pomag y take the fifth. Overall shows 21 Democratic seats to 5 Republican and five closish races awaiting official tally. Bibb County leans Republican as Jefferson Long defeats Lawton for the 41st Congress and Shere defeats Lawton for the 42nd.
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Savannan
Democra
Paine Sod Molat
Ponce
C . Carden
Pomag
Acai
Bibb County
Jefferson F. Long
Winborn J. Lawton
Coldest Day in Years Grips Cutpaco Region
December 23 reports extreme cold across Illinois towns. Thermometers show 16 below zero in Cutpaco, with Peoria at 20 below and Bloomington at 32 below. Other readings include Jacksonville 10, Geneseo 16, Lasalle 14, Mattoon 11, and Springfield 11 below zero.
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Cutpaco
Postmaster Rejection Sparks Republicans in New Orleans
The Picayune reports strong Republican excitement in New Orleans over Blanchard's postmaster rejection. Indignation grows against parties Harris and Kellogg, with a resolution to be introduced at the upcoming Legislature demanding their resignations.
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New Oateans
The
Picaywne
Blanchard
Harrie
Kellogg
Woman's Peace Congress Adopts Resolutions in New York
Mrs. Julia Ward Howe presided as letters from reformers in the United States England and France were read in support of the movement. Resolutions appointed officers and a delegation committee to seek European delegates for a universal Congress seeking global accord.
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New York
Woman's Peace Congress
Julia Ward Howe
England
France
Europe
Fire Nitro Explosion Damages Renfrew Mill in Massachusetts
A fire at the Renfrew Manufacturing Company warp mill in South Adam a Mass last night caused $50 000 in damage. Spontaneous combustion is named as the cause and 15000 pounds of nitro pecans are mentioned. Superintendent John Velsar was en route to address the episode.
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Sparverreep
Mass
Renfrew Manufacturing Company
South Adama
John Velsar
Secret San Domingo report suppressed over annexation fear
In early 1869 Commander Selfridge on the U S steamer Wip See at Port au Prince wrote a detailed report for the President on San Domingo as a potential purchase. He judged that San Domingo would be a constant trouble and advised against annexation, but the document was suppressed by officials feared it would derail that policy.
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Wasumetox
U. S
Wip
Port-au- Prines
Secretary of the Navy
San Domingo
Selfridge
Commonwealth v Credit Mobilier America Verdict Reaches Treasury
In Hannisouae Pennsylvania on December 23 the case Commonwealth versus Credit Mobilier America concluded with Judge Pearson's charge to the jury. The jury returned a verdict ordering Credit Mobilier to pay the Commonwealth Treasury 636,868 dollars, the full amount claimed.
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Hannisouae
Penn
The
Commonwealth
Credit Mobiler America
Pearson
Credit Mobilier
New Mexico Weather and Snow Report for Taos and Surrounding Areas
In Elizaneratown New Mexico December 2 the thermometer at 8 30 pm read 60 degrees below zero. Taos reports 18 inches of snow and mountains holding two to three feet of snow promising ample water supply and optimistic mining prospects for next season.
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Elizaneratown
N. M
Taos
Arrival of Troops at Havana
Three steamers arrived from Spain to Havana bringing 2,500 troops.
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Havana
Spain
Weather turns moderate as sleighing prospects brighten
Desvas reports that weather is growing more moderate and dry, sleighing remains good, and there are prospects for a merry Christmas.
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Desvas
The Most Famous Medical Men of the Present Day
The article extols a universal remedy claimed to cure various ailments including fever and neural complaints. It asserts leading doctors endorse this household medicine and condemn others, naming Dr S. Hertwana Co. of Lancaster, Pa., as origin.
Carriages and Garage Manufacturers Advertised
A fragmented advertisement lists carriage and garage manufacturing firms including Treueler Ornament F Clogusau and Main Strat. It references products and parts like pt and Siath with various codes and notes, indicating a directory-style listing of suppliers for transportation gear.
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Cyvir
New York Market Report Amid Mixed Commodity Prices
A garbled market summary shows mixed demand and firm conditions for commodities including dairy, grains, and shipping goods. Reports mention price firmness for roosts and barrels, changes in steel or cold storage items, and widespread uncertainty in oats, corn, and sugar futures with scattered seller options and regional price observations.
New York Dry Goods Market Prices Held Steady
New York reports winter goods in going trade though demand appears weak. Prices for various fabrics and textiles such as Tremont brown flannel and bleached cottons show small declines or stability with figures cited for Amoskesg Lyman and other mills. Market notes list several mills and prices, indicating cautious trading as the season approaches.
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Telegraph
New York
Amoskesg
Lyman E
Lewresee
Nevads
Indian Head Windhles
Tremont
Manville Biomusius
Lonadais
New Marmet City
Ligterville
Duannell
Prinislic
Garver & Co
Sprague
Auksenige teiGi
Mabelo
American
Diark
Market Report from Cincinnati and Surroundings
Telegraph market notes show mixed prices across commodities with barley steady, oats steady to higher, corn easing, soybeans firm, eggs scarce, pork products steady, and weather shaping demand. Cotton, wheat, and produce reflect varied activity, with some items at full prices and others experiencing price dips amid sluggish demand.
Chicago Market Spring Prices And Closings Report
Prices for rye and other grains edged lower on the Chicago market with closing bids weaker. Trading showed firmer activity in some items, but overall tones remained cautious as futures moved and cash quotes softened across the board.
Bt Louis Market Prices and Limited Jobbing Demand
A telegraphic market report from St Louis notes limited jobbing demand with prices for various meats and commodities. Finer lots and described cuts show modest activity with pork, rib, and lard pricing, alongside general market conditions and bulk availability.
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Telegrapa
St. Lous
Dee
Hassinat
Fuora
Scionepa B
Tocacunet
Market Report from Louisville Telegraph Ledger
Tobacco active at 75, firm to rising with light sales and steady demand. Wheat and oats in fair demand, light supply. Corn quiet. Mass and shoulder prices firm about 10 cents for common grain. Whiskey firmer around 7 dollars 35 cents to 7 dollars 60 cents.
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Telegraph
Topacco
Wand Poco Anged
Lépliiga
New Oeteam Market Report Lists Steady Prices
Prices and market conditions appear firmer with mixed offerings. The report notes advances in some items and steady levels in others, while commodity names remain partially garbled but indicate overall stable trading at the market.
Nashville Market RasHvYius Decive store item
Fragmentary market note from Nashville lists items and prices in a terse trade column. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate a general store listing with specific prices and goods.
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Ty Warren Brae
Otto
Suesta
Cerner
Tae Banking House
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Nice
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Carpenter
Evansville, Indiana
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Charles Viele & CO
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H. R. Littell
Evanaville
Ind
Main
Bridwell
Hollings Word
Evansville, Ind
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Parrett & Wood
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Ee Povince
W. P. Hargrave
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Tineaell & Foray A
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Jan Itth
eLick & Soawartz
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deci-Im First Street
Rvaoertile, Inc
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Mammoth Knife Store
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P. Carbon
J.T. Cargon
C. EB. Bart
Woodbury, Ky
LMD
Dralera
Nortsa Watee Street
Signmentas
WH. G. Brown & CO
Jans Dry Foster & Gwyr
Commission Merchants
Sy Carondelet Street
Careee Carey
Foster, Gwyn &Co
Water Street
Bovidim
Bew York
Haglow
New Ori
Mocoraan
Louisville, Ry
Phelps, McCulloch & Co
AFD
Geesbal Commission
Gravier
Fatechild
W. Bingham
Fairchild & Bingham
New Orleans
Staran
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Canel EH
Kewwedt
Tuling ValRin Paul & Mortimer
H. Ee
T. H. Watts & CO
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Arent
Elliots
Iyim Thos. C. Smith & CO
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Frootcs
Houth Water
St Erie Ices Smat
V. M. Rump
Lewis
Woarfbesri
Tivanavilie
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Easeore Mtreal
Bet
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Secont
Lk. Ruiter
Kanawha
Hudspeth
Adams
Malm Mineet
Gorner
Alerest
Walott Ie
Éayevening Eipresciy
William Mary Dect
Olly
Alex. H. Foster
Pork Packer
Ourer of Choice &. C. Paris
Resta
Recky Mountain Cobbler
L. Seeley
the Great Rooqokyw
John Mvinson
Ulack
Svandevilla
Murray
Lanman
Florida
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Bakanle
Exivenevillo
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