Davis fate debated as Johnson era politics unfold
In 1865 Indiana Governor Morton pressed for indicting and trying Jefferson Davis in Indiana, while President Johnson warned jurisdiction must be decided and hinted at keeping Davis from execution. Letters from Toombs and Stephens frame opinions, as the piece muses on political strategy and the fate of the former Confederate leader.
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Surope
Indiana
Andrew Johnson
Indianapolis
United States
Davis
Morgan
Q. P. Morro
Johnson
Washington
O. P. Morton
Ind
Tennessee
Morton
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Davis
Congress
Toombs
New York
Alexander H. Stephens
Key
Jean
Murtan
AGRICULTURAL NOTES OF WIDESPREAD CROP CONDITIONS
Reports show record sweet corn packing in Maine and 4000 bushels of blueberries canned in Cratine Maine. Oat crop valued at 16,269,647 by the state board. pecan prospects strong in western Texas. droughts deepen in Connecticut. milk and pasture scenes in Vermont and New York. A Texas fever like cattle disease appears in several regions. A New York hop grower rues missed profits from timing. bogs examined near Ohio fair injure Hayes by boar tusk.
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Maine
Mipreanta
John Suite
Grand Rapids
Mich
Cratine
Carroll County
State Board of Agriculture
Texas
Michigan
Vermont
Ohio
Hayes
Richmond
New York State
Liverpool
Hoy
New York
Connecticut
Misa Middie Morgan
The
New York Times
Isa
Albany
Calico Trades and Muddy Streets From Old Chicago Times
The Good Times recounts 1841 Chicago scenes with DeKalb and Winnebago farmers selling wheat for 28 cents a bushel and Kane county farmer Hunt trading 45 bushels of potatoes for eight yards of calico. It recalls Lake Street mud, early planking, water spraying through planks, and early city life with references to Tippecanoe and local barter.
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Salesburgh Press
Chicago
DeKalb
Winnebago
Ogle County
Battle Ground
Tippecanoe
Leuvette
Wabash
Ohio
Missiesppi
Hunt
Kane County
Geneva
Lake Street
LuSel
Clark
China
Lac Atreet
Resumption debate and a gruesome local tragedy
The article discusses monetary resumption and silver payments with references to gold purchases and greenbacks. It also reports a fatal burn accident near Wapakoneta where Damed Toernott died after clothes burned while kindling a fire. The piece notes Frank Leslie’s bankruptcy and Studebaker family anniversary with a century-old cake griddle.
Dangerous 1869 $1000 counterfeit confounds experts
Secret Service tracks seven known notes from the 1869 $1000 greenback crafted by a highly skilled engraver. The bills reached New York Chicago and St. Louis sub treasuries and nearly passed in Washington. The operator works alone, moves through respectable channels, and remains at large.
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Secret Service
Sub-Treasuries
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Treasury Department of the
United States
Treasury
Redemption Bureau
Washington
Chittenden
Tom Pollard
Albany Peniiontary
Nix Case Moves Toward Trial In Indiana County
Report covers Charles H. Nix facing trial after a Huntington venue change. Bank interests and a signed settlement altered by Nix sparked debate. the case draws local bar interest and community attention, with cautious optimism about Nix’s defense and the proceeding.
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Indiana
Charles H. Nix
Huntington County
Nix
Huntington
Chicago
First National Bank of Huntington
Wade
Ana
Partes
Oba An Uow
Notable Fifth Avenue Editors and Journalists Homes
The article surveys prominent editors and journalists in New York describing their residences. Hastings at about sixty lives stylishly on Fifth Avenue near Maitorini. Erastus Brook on Staten Island. Bryant at Roslyn. Nordhoff at Palisades. Bowen with Woodstock seat. Jones of the Times among the wealthiest yet simple in his Tenners Plain home. Greeley noted for plain living. Bennett avoids wine and prefers abstinence and a strict regimen.
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Hastings
Fifth Avenue
Bennett
Erastus Brook
Staten Itland
Bryant
Roslyn
Nordhoff
Palisades
Bowen
Woodstock
Jones
Tathera Plain
Greeley
Taro
Accidental rifle discharge ends life of Albert Sparks
First Saturday morning Albert Sparks and his brother Robert with friends went hunting in Huntington county and Rock Creek township. About 2 o'clock Albert was found dead with a rifle ball wound to the head, the gun across his body, believed accidental discharge. Albert, 23, was son of Isaac Sparks.
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Robert Sparks
Huntington County
Rock Creek Township
Obert Sparks
Robert
Isaac Sparks
Edwin Adams’ illness draws public sympathy in Booth letter
Edwin Booth writes of visiting Edwin Adams daily as the actor battles a terrible disease. The letter describes Adams’ patient endurance, rare bursts of mirth, and a conscience clear despite his frail body, signaling growing public interest in his condition.
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Edwin Booth
Wm. Winter
Adama
Mercutio
Passing Shadow on the Soul in Prolonged Suffering
The piece portrays a man enduring great pain with thoughtfulness and resignation. His primary concern is for his devoted wife who has endured and cursed him in quiet love for eighteen months. The article pleads for God to grant her promised pecuniary relief to ease their hardship.
Bridge Fire Destroys Indianapolis Peru and Chicago Line
Fire destroyed the railroad bridge on the Indianapolis Peru and Chicago Railway west of Peru. The covered ore bridge spanned the Wabash river canal and a public highway, about 500 feet long. Locals valued the loss at 36000 dollars. The steam fire engine could not reach the blaze.
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Peru
Indianapolis, Peru and
Chicago
Wabash River
Reform Efforts Highlighted in New York Democratic Split
The Springfield Massachusetts Republican notes gibes at Republican organs over the downfall of Tilden and the reform wing of New York democracy. It argues a successful reform section in New York would honor the party even in failure and compares Republican resistance to ring rule with Democratic efforts.
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Terrible Affliction Strikes Daber Family in Logansport
The Logansport Journal reports a deadly diphtheria outbreak in the Paul Daber family. Humphrey Paul, eleven, died last Sunday, followed by Nellie, seven, and Katie, about four, within hours. Another child remains critically ill as the disease sweeps through the household.
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Paul Daber
Journal
Humphrey Paul
Tudi Nellie
Katie
Interconvertible Bond Critique in The Use of the Bond
The article argues the interconvertible bond mainly serves Wall Street gamblers by yielding interest on their investment and amplifying currency contraction and expansion cycles. It emphasizes neglect of the bond’s real function.
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Allen County
Echooi Funda
Delia
France
Willian Franee Bey
joWlana
Congressional
Aten County
A.ste
Wiliam
Abbott
Baid County
Bert Wayne
Republican Opinion Delivered With Sharp Reproach
The Indianapolis Sentinel rebukes the Fort Wayne Sentinel for its harsh reprisal style. The Fort Wayne piece is printed under the label Republican opinion and is described as cruel in tone.
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Lafayette Journal
Indianapolng Sentinel
Fort Wayne
Bardshell
Indiana Patents and Local Notices 1877
Patents granted to residents listed from Indiana towns including Spencer Centreville Richmond and Lisbon with names Thos J Jury Crabb Liwood Phillipa and Thomas G Den bar. Also includes quotes on protectionist policy and an advertisement for Baker's Cow Liven remedy with J C Baker & Co Philadelphia.
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Washington, D.C
Thos. J. Jury, Spencer
Lamp Bracket
Dacues
Crabb
Richmond
Manger Liwood Phillipa
Thomas G. Denbar
Centreville
Baker
J. C. Baker & Co
Philadelphia
Election updates show workingmen gain in several cities
Reports from Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus and Toledo on Oct 9 10 and 11 describe a quiet election with growing workingmen strength and Democratic gains. Details include Bishop leading in Cincinnati and Columbus totals, discussions of county and state tickets, and early tallies across multiple counties and wards.
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Bell
Barnes
Hamilton County
Resporta
Precineta
Toledo
National Party
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Lord
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Cappeller
Hoffman
Hinckle
Fratz
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Hattman
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Senate
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Chicago
Iowa
Gear
Reform
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Jessup
Marshalltown
Marehall County
Diene
Councel Bluffe
Sioux City
Des Moines
State Register
Dailan County
Russell
Trigh
Stubbs
Jeanup
Roll of the Forty-First House Shaped by Certificates
The roll lists Democrats 152, Republicans 139, with two omitted. one Republican from Colorado and one Democrat from Missouri. Certificates alter seats in two districts, Democrats Elam and Robertson gain seats, and Missouri and Colorado cases hinge on legality and prior returns. A disputed Louisiana delegation shows mixed results under certificates.
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Washington
Collorado
Missouri
Louisiana
Kollope
of the Louse
Measra
Elam
Colorado
Bedford
Two-Headed Rattlesnake Captured in Breathit County
A large rattlesnake in Breathit county Kentucky proved a curiosity with two fully developed necks and heads. The creature could strike with both heads and thrust its tongues as it moved, prompting awe from the catcher who noted the deformity only after the snake was dead. The report also recalls a Senate pairing anecdote involving Senator Morton and Senator McDonald during a tense period when McDonald cared for his ill daughter.
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Wien
Geston
Sraux
MecDonais
Marion
Eaonfe
McDonald
Indiana
McDorshis
Vonsress
J. B. Caluwell
McDonall
Indianapolis
Washington City
Recommendation Letter for Woeleine Cure by James Ludlow
A testimonial from James Ludlow former pastor of Calvary Baptist Church Sacramento praises the Woeleine cure. He claims personal benefit and knowledge of cures that seem almost miraculous and recommends the product sincerely.
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H.R. Stevens
James Ludlow
Calvary Baptist Church
Sacramento
Cal
Textile stock listing with silks and woolens prompts interest
A dense catalog item touts new gros grain silks in Seal Brown Russian Green Navy Blue and Bronze priced from 100 to 150 dollars. It also mentions prints percal es muslins linens hosiery skirts shawls and a large woolen stock plus cassim ing satins and silks.
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