24 Dec 1866
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Newspaper
Evansville Journal
Location
Evansville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1866
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a terrible fire at Newport Maine with references to civilian protection and a ban on civilian trials by military tribunals. Mentions names Sherman Campbell Philadelphia and Lowey with unrelated advices from Australia South America and Mexico.
The Corsica arrives with Vera Cruz and City of Mexico dates. Maximilian's secretary aboard. Domestics in Mexico undecided. Melbourne fires hit Bergee Street. Victoria gold harvests strong. Lancaster foundered near Cape Horn. Mediation talks and war preparations continue as Bolivia and Paraguay advance toward Brazil. Distillery probe finds 3000 small stills in New York City evading taxes.
An obscure OCR fragment notes a state report about a ship sale and names Arago and Filton with references to a date in York and a value near ten million. The text is garbled and incomplete, unclear on the exact parties or outcome.
Cincinnati resident Dee Griffin Taylor died early this morning. No further details available. Messias Cramer & James's Wagon and Agricultural Implement Works reported about 15,000 in inventory valued at 18,000.
Europe trading slows with thin turnover as England and Germany report muted price action. London notes small gains in commodities while US and Baltic markets show limited movement on holiday week.
In Ogden Kansas, a shooting yesterday killed the town marshal and wounded two soldiers of the 7th Cavalry who were shot in return by local citizens. The incident occurred eight miles from Jonson City.
Washington reports that the Supreme Court may issue a writ of habeas corpus in the Dyes case and that trials of conspirators by military tribunals face ongoing government friction. Minister Campbell and General Sherman are due from New Orleans to discuss Juarez matters, while Cabinet and President Seward coordinate public policy amid Indiana conspiracies and Indian contracts scrutiny.
In Sweetsburg McDonald case Terr ence Peatell seeks postponement to prove naturalization while the jury could not agree in Smith s case. Montreal dispatch says militia commander denies Sweetsburg scare and claims troop call justified by information received.
The text notes the appointment of a Commissioner to settle the claims of West Virginia and to avoid conflict with the District Attorney's office. It mentions the Test Oath decision by the Supreme Court pending, with no court session Monday and a probable ruling the following Monday. It also references Mexican question, government dispatches, and delays in November import/export figures due to customs reporting failures. The Supreme Court adjourned from Friday to Wednesday.
A section of the Court Street Market walls fell today in Buffalo. No injuries occurred due to the Sunday timing. Snowbound tracks have blocked the Buffalo and Erie railroad for two days, delaying Chicago trains since Thursday. At one point sixteen tiger coaches, six express, four baggage and three locomotives were held there. Twelve freight trains with one hundred sixteen cars carrying stock are now due.
New York reports a wave of whisky seizures aboard steamer departures and a devastating assault near the Arcadon convent in Candia. Dispatches detail Turkish assaults, Crete village burnings, and a growing Irish unrest as Stephens rumors stir Dublin.
Sunday Night's Dispatches report the arrival of France's new minister and note ongoing international happenings. The wires also recount seizures at New York distilleries and detail the Candia convent explosion with cautious phrasing. It mentions Irish Fenians in Ireland continuing preparations for revolt.
In December 22, vault burglary at N G Cochran’s shop in Philadelphia. The fire proof safe contained government securities valued at $50,000 and was breached through a brick wall 13 inches thick. A hole large enough for a man to enter was cut. the interior remained intact but ransacked. Suspects believed to have hidden in the store after closing.
In Boston and Worcester reports, journeymen and authorities marked a conclusion of a period of regulated prices. Large seizures were conducted yesterday at saloon stores as state authorities acted on market irregularities amid adjustments in former pricing practices.
Washington dispatch reports President pardoned ex Governor Fletcher of Arkansas on AG recommendation. Chief Justice Carter decided in Goode vs Hills and Cummins vs Goodyear patent cases about vulcanized rubber in dental work with limited injunctions. House select committee on Charleston murder plans to depart Monday. French Minister Berthemy arrives. Marquis De Monthelon heads to New York en route to Paris. General Ward of Ohio declines further duty.
Fragmentary report from Richmond mentions military action and press notes with unclear details. The fragment references Dr. of the Press and a travel or transit note tied to Ricuaono, Vx, leaving the exact event unreadable.
In Lynchburg last evening, a congressional excursion party from Lyncasvine toured southern districts, with members deferring activities as the delegation engaged in discussions and observed local scenes.
The article states that Lamerande was sentenced to ten years in prison after a bank robbery case. Newen allegedly held 191 000 francs, with most of the money unaccounted for. The prisoner was questioned in court about the money, which could compromise Innocentos. his counsel refused to disclose the money’s source.
An editorial asserts Russia and Austria are not at variance and maintain very friendly relations. Belgium reports progress on the Scheldt dispute with diplomacy as the path forward. Prussia discusses the budget, and London stock market closes until Wednesday amid holiday observance. External dispatches note arrivals in New York for Queenstown.
In Philadelphia on December 22 burglars broke into the Wm. G. Cochran & Co. store at 324 Walnut Street and rifled the sale of government bonds and government securities. Police reported a theft of bonded securities and cash. Investigations ongoing as authorities seek suspects.
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