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Newspaper

Evansville Journal

Location

Evansville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1867

Page

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Cholera Epidemic at Buenos Ayres Claims 16000 in Forty Days

Telegraph item reports a devastating cholera outbreak in Buenos Ayres, stating 16,000 people died or were carried off in a span of forty days as recorded in commercial and river dispatches.

Riot in New York and Cholera Fatality Report

A New York riot and a fatal cholera case are reported alongside a commissioner of Indian Affairs update. The document notes a bill for relief to soldiers' widows and minor children and mentions the death of Bishop Scott within the same congressional proceedings.

Senator Morton to Pass Through Indianapolis en Route to Washington

Special dispatch reports Senator Morton will pass through Indianapolis on July 16 while en route to Washington. The note confirms the itinerary with the city as a transit point for the senator.

Senator Morton Washington Evansvile Jgarngl Indianapolis Morton

War Chiefs Named in 1867 Indian Affairs Report

The 1867 Commissioner of Indian Affairs report lists Cheyennes Arapahoes Ninneconjou and Fe ton Sioux totaling about 1600 warriors as war parties with southern hostile bands of about 500. It criticizes military moves as inefficient and urges reservations and indemnity for outrages. A bill proposed by Mr. Holman Indiana would extend additional bounty to widows minors and parents of soldiers who died after honorable discharge.

United States

Cholera in Buenos Ayres and Riots Near New York

Buenos Ayres reports cholera decline after a forty day epidemic that killed about 16 000 residents and sickened many more. Gen Aspath US minister dangerously ill. A riot erupted in Elia Post New York between Germans and police over alleged excise law violation. A fatal cholera case recorded in New York. Senate sent several diplomatic nominations including Bancroft Bliss Ray mond and Capron.

Buenos Ayres Aspath New York Senate Times Buenoos Ayres Aspeth United States Paraguay Herod Washington War Department Fort McDowell McDowell Elia Post New Orleans The Tribune George Bancroft Alex. Bliss Berlin Henry J. Raymond Johnny Vienna Horace Capron Agricul

Government Heads Urged for Mexican Mission and Currency Reform

Gen Grant urges Gov Andrew for the Mexican mission while the President plans a Congress communication seeking funds to purchase Waltrussia under treaty. The Paris correspondence notes a Monetary Conference shift to a five franc gold mint with France minting 25 franc pieces and a revalued US dollar aligning with gold standards.

Ture N. H. Davis Army Eugene Schuy New York Moscow H. A. Wise Ordnance Navy Samuel Blatchford United States Southern Cornell S. Franklin H. J. Ramsdell Newcastle Pennsylvania J. R. Booth Delaware Andrew Congress Waltrussia Russia Herald Paria Monetary Conference England

Bishop Scott of Oregon Dies in New York

Bishop Scott of Oregon died in New York after a brief illness. Prospect Park Brooklyn workers around a thousand demanded higher wages and refused to work until met. They agreed to work until Wednesday while Aldermen decide the dispute at a meeting. A City Council St Louis invitation was sent to New York officials for a westward summer trip. Broadway society notes an incident when George Jones of the Times pulled Cyrus W Fields' nose after a public rebuke.

New York Scott Oregon Prospect Park Brooklyn Rens Ehéra City Council of St. Louis

Central Pacific Railroad Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

In San Francisco on July 15 at the annual stockholders meeting of the Central Pacific Railroad Company the officers were re elected. The company has sent locomotives by team to the east side of the mountains to lay track ahead of the summit crossing, aiming for completion this fall. The steamship Constitution from Panama arrived today.

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Three Sailors Attacked by Negroes in Cairo

Three sailors from Mound City clashed with churchgoers in Cairo. A pursuit ended with one sailor, William S. Russel of the Grampus, shot and killed while the two others fled to the river. Russel's body remains unrecovered.

Cairo Mound City Wm. S. Russel Russel United States Grampus

Louisville Delegation Prospects and River Collision Report

Congressmen elect Grover and Knot have returned to Louisville. Knot doubts Kentucky’s ultimate admission. The steamer Westmoreland sank a stone-laden barge after a collision near Rising Sun Chassel with no injuries to excursionists. Local railroad owners bought eleven more acres for a large depot and shops, aiming to connect Covington to New Orleans via Nashville.

Louisville Grover and Knot Kentucky Westmoreland Cincinnati Cincinnati, Lexington and Louisville Railroad Company Nashville Covington New Orleans

Emigrants Arrive in Columbus to Locate States

During the week ending July 13 940 emigrants passed through Columbus and intend to settle in Ohio 231 Missouri 185 Illinois 211 Minnesota 97 Indiana 73 Kentucky 8 Wisconsin 42 and Nebraska 16.

Ohio Missouri Holinois Minnesota Indiana Kentucky Wisconsin Nebraska

Emigrant Wave Spurs Major League Ball Exhibition

The Capital Base Ball Club of Meadsville hosted the National Club of Washington in a friendly at Capitals grounds. The Nationals won 90 to 10 before 1500 to 2000 spectators, followed by a celebratory dinner at Wagner’s dining room. A July 14 fire in Meadsville damaged the Barton House stable and several other properties, with estimated losses of $40,000 and $15,000 insured.

Capital National Club Washington, D. C Capitals Nationals Wagner's Meadsville Barton Smith Dantes

Reconstruction Debates and a Distracting Senate Session

Washington July 15 The Senate debated the House Reconstruction Bill reducing the appropriation and considered debts of the rebel states. The House passed the amended measure and moved to adjourn after approving related notices. A deadly train wreck near Gardner Station injured several, killing James Branch, Porter Hathaway, and others. casualties and damaged freight reported with extensive property loss.

Washington Senate Sherman Antietam House Joint Buckalew House Howard United States Hendricks Eldridge Cincinnati Congress Republican Executive Committee I T Marton Indiana Sumner Johnson Fiavard Wilson Fesenden Uerness Thayer Kelley Williams Supreme Court Noell Julian Committee On Public Lands Keller Judiciary Committee Kentucky Maryland Delaware Randall National Bank Secretary of the Treasury General Sheridan General Grant Windam

Frightful Railroad Collision Near Braceville

A Chicago, Alton and St. Louis passenger train collided with a northbound freight near Braceville, killing one instantly and another dying later. Fire followed, destroying two to three cars and much baggage and freight, with several injured. Conductor H F Moulton witnessed the crash as the No. 4 train neared Gardener Station.

Gardner James Branch Elwood Joliet Illinois Porter C. Hathaway Gurnee Hathaway Clinton Michigan Rock Island Junction Frank Wilkins St Louis George Gurnee Esca Moulton Chicago United States Express Company Merchants’ Union Chicago Tribune Braceville Chicago, Alton and St. Louis United States Express St. Louis Express Gardener Station H. F. Moulton

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Telegraph Commissioner OF Indian Affairs Congressional Proceedings N.Y Bishop Scott San Francisco Central Pacific Railroad—Meeting of Stockholders Columbus Fmale Wasington Chicago and St. Louis Jezans Ware New Queensware House Queens South First Street Frederick Geil Joan Kelstander Ike. Dhe North Side Third Street Evansville, Ind Steinway & Sons Samuel Orr Water Street Jonnaly Evansville, Lyn Wheeling Iron Works Achezson, Bell & 660 BAER Main Street Nove Wheeling W. VA Charles Babcock & Co Mmectar Asd Couch & Saddlery Hardware Evansville Jeno Banking First National Bank OF CVD U. S. Depository James H. Corner G. Maghee John Ingle J. Charles Viele M.J. Bray Wm. Brown J. &. Bopkink Robert Barnes J. W. Sawyer C. Preston Dore Ite J. W. Bradley Hudspeth, Smith & CO First Street H. M. Sweetser Wests, Bradley & Cary Schambers Street SL Reade Street Aicirte W. Bradley John E Taylor Carpenter Walnut Street Bet
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