18 Dec 1868
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Newspaper
Evansville Journal
Location
Evansville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1868
Page
1
A Kansas man, Albert Batheway of Faoll, Kansas, was arrested today on a charge related to an alleged qupemniengenigen. The report notes judicial actions and mentions a Georgia company stance on various reforms and a railroad sale in Omaha dispatches.
A New Albany Commercial report describes the Jackson County Regulators leader as a portly well dressed man wearing a large diamond ring. The piece suggests the ring could expose mob motives and connections to the Saturday morning killings.
A fragment highlights the Senate chamber scene with the eloquence of The FEmwand Gennter. The text suggests a formal debate and notable rhetoric shaping legislative mood.
Washington December 16 A large Senate audience heard Senator Morton present an influential speech on resumption of specie payments and greenbacks. The rare focused attention filled galleries as Morton argued against merely taxing policies and urged concrete financial reforms.
Members debate Morton's bill with three in favor and others skeptical. The general view is that the proposal will face the House, Senate, and executive branches, drawing strong support and opposition before any potential enactment.
The article notes a large veterans reunion in Chicago with departures of members and officers to attend the next meeting in full uniform. Major General Howard to be mustered out of the rank. Wars and medals featured at the War Department. The London Times discusses Roger Johnson and Alabama claims. An Arkansas outlawry case and a coroner's inquest verdict are reported.
The Grand Re union has disunited and most heroes from the four grand armies have returned home. Officers are requested to appear in full uniform at the next meeting. The event drew proud citizens and guests, ending with an historical committee named for the occasion.
A private New Orleans dispatch reports the steamer Success sinking in the Ouachita River near St Louis. Owned by John T. Becker Captain J Rhea and partners with an insured value of $12,000. Policy covers $3,000 with Enterprise and Cunendt and others insuring the remainder in Pittsburgh offices.
Washington December 17 Major General O C Howard is honorably mustered out of the service as Major General of Volunteers to take effect January 1 He returns to the rank of Brigadier General in the regular army promoted December 21 1864 President also nominated Hiram Ketchum Thomas Wade Willis Drowmond and others for various posts Bonds issued to Union Pacific amounting to 640000 and customs receipts reported for December The Senate prepares for motion day as Indian Affairs committee weighs restoring the Indian Bureau to the War Department
The Soldiers and Sailors National Executive Committee formed a Washington sub committee to provide quarters for veterans attending the inauguration of the President elect. They met to organize the effort and will receive letters seeking information regarding carters and related details addressed to Colonel Taylor, Secretary.
The London Times reviews Reverdy Johnson and the Alabama Claims while Mr Bright accepts a role on the Board of Trade as Europe reports via the Atlantic Telegraph.
Telegrams from London report street fighting with insurgents and damaged City Hall. Captain Farrell the American Consul helped halt bloodshed by raising the U S flag, then insurgents proclaimed support for the Republic and annexation to the United States.
Coroner's jury in Floyd County reports four men Frank Reno Simon Reno William Reno and Charles Anderson died by hanging at the jail in New Albany. They find the killers unknown and say attackers arrived on Friday night from Louisville on the Jeffersonville Madison Indianapolis line. They seized the jail, struck the sheriff, freed prisoners, and abducted keys before sending captives to the depot to avert alarm.
A city neighborhood incident near Jeffersonville at about 4 o'clock saw a train halted and occupants fleeing in all directions along the Jeffersonville Road as evening shadows lengthened.
December 17 reports from Duval's Bluff Arkansas and Jacksonport describe firing on pickets, with a prisoner in Upham's Block and threats to blow the building. Militia pursue Jonel D Cross who fled Cross County as authorities threaten to capture him.
The Diario notes Santiago jurisdiction sees no crops gathered as insurgents seize coffee and feed sugar cane to their troops. Spanish reinforcement transports arrive while loyalists gain confidence. Piarco World reports heart-rending Cuba news and warns of Eastern Province ruin, while New York papers misstate Day’s capture.
Montgomery December 17 Today the stockholders of the railroad to run from Chattanooga to Meridian elected N. D. Stanton of Boston President and Ex-Governor Patton Vice President The House has passed a bill applying two or three per cent funds of the State to the road from Decatur to Montgomery It will probably pass the Senate The House is discussing the revenue bill No signs of adjournment.
A resolution was introduced authorizing the Governor to arm and equip one hundred men as a reserve force to deploy to counties facing lawless acts, with expenses to be taxed. Also notices the death of Dr. Gibbon of Charlotte aged 74, father of Gen. Gibbon of the U S Army.
The Senate adjourned after a session discussing financial policy, minority rights amendments, compensation for soldiers, and executive powers. Sherman criticizes tax acts, Sumner presents petitions, and a joint sympathy resolution is considered before adjournment.
Evansville market notes for December 17 list bulk meats prices for should ers and ribbed sides, prime kettle rendered lard, best beer, and flour grades. imports include Mediterranean and English wheat, corn damaged by frost, and limited fish products, with nightly receipts and limited supply for retail trade.
New York market reports show sizable transactions across goods. Middling flour and maize sales appear steady, with whisky and barley trading firm to quiet, while sugar remains dull. Deliberate notes on barge and barrel quantities indicate cautious demand and mixed pricing across commodities.
Telegraph from St Louis details varied market activity with tobacco, cotton, and meat trades. Prices show firm demand for hides and pork products, with notable activity in butter, cheese, and lard markets. finance notes include currency flows to the South and West and anticipation of quarterly statements.
Fiove-lIa notes moderate demand as prices drift. barley and greens show firmer quotes. Sugar and oils stay firm with mixed demand. potatoes and apples quiet. exchange rates steady and money market unchanged.
Fragmentary market note lists prices and items such as pork Shoulder rib prices and bacon related products. Mentions denim meat terms and weekly market phrases with uncertain origins and inconsistent OCR readability. Also references Bronx-Dull and Western meat categories with price figures amid scattered letters.
Eastern selling leads declines while buying improves with mixed grain and meat futures. Prices move for hogs cattle and provisions as markets reflect uneven demand and seasonal adjustments.
Louisville market notes show varied tobacco sales with leaf grades and prices listed. Buyers and sellers report for December 17 include balance of low grades and higher quality lots, with references to rib and stalk classifications and fresh auction activity.
MemPrum reports mixed activity at the Memphis market on December 17 with Corroxs-Firm at 2 for middling and receipts light. futures show dull words and varied cooking products. Conx-Dull at 50 for shelled oats ease. Hay Prime steady. Bacox-Dall and nominal. Bale MearTs active with shoulder and clear side offerings.
Market brief notes focus on money orders and securities listings including American securities Erie Illinois Central Franklin, crops such as wheat and oats, and agricultural goods like bacon. Miscellaneous date stamps indicate settlements and quotes across markets with limited legible detail.
New York market news notes a tendency toward Thassos rules and limited demand. Prices for various items including P Shntaster and Amor Eng rise slowly while overall printing goods seem firm and accessible with steady demand.
Local notices advertise early and late hour prescriptions from ERs and a broad range of drug and stationery items. Advertisements show shops at Diana Third Street Washington Block and a Grant and WM location with prices and hours.
A retailer announces a 15 percent price cut on a large stock of boys clothing for ages 3 to 20. The sale lasts thirty days, offering substantial savings to customers.
Unclear OCR text outlines court proceedings in Washington practice tarim court. Details unreadable, mentions court, prompt attention to one or more cases. No clear entities or dates present.
L D Guffy attorney at Morgantown announces he will try cases in Butler, Washington, Ohio, and McLean counties. Matthew Dalzell, wholesale dealer, appears in the text along with a mention of Water Street. The note lists firms and clients in a formal legal notice style.
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