New York Armory and City Funds Allegedly Stolen
The Chicago Times accuses Tammany era New York rulers of siphoning millions through forged vouchers for armory and court house work. It cites J W Smith and A J Garvey as alleged facilitators and notes Tweed’s supposed charity from stolen funds. The piece urges correction and warns readers that Democratic bosses looted nearly ten million in supplies for court houses and armories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
oTennett
New York
Chicago Times
MuMtiligd Co
Fargo
Tabinday Democrady
New
Yorks
Keyser & Co
A. J. Garvey
Sweeney
Ring
Ingersoll
Tweed
Ingersoll & Tweed
Court House
J. W. Smith
Gregg
Union
Tammany
New North German Minister Presents Credentials to President
Mr Kurd Von Schlozer presented credentials as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the German Empire to the President. He noted recall of Baron Von Gerolt and expressed the Emperor’s wish to preserve and strengthen German United States relations, seeking the President’s confidence to advance mutual interests. The President welcomed him and highlighted ties between the nations and shared heritage of immigrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurd von Schlozer
Germany
Prussia
von Gerolt
North German Union
United States
August
United States of‘ America
Baron. von Gerolt
Iherewith
German Empire
Empire of Cimany
United States of America
North America
Gerthey
Unclear excerpt from old text about trust and representation
Fragmentary lines discuss confidence and representation, urging welcome of a countryman and noting duties of a representative. The unreadable OCR limits concrete facts or names.
Debt Reduction Under Grant Administration Highlighted
The article cites a monthly debt drop of about nine million dollars since Grant took office, totaling nearly 360 million, attributing it to administration economy and prudence. It contrasts Republican praise with Democratic claims of New York’s profligate rule and Bankrupt City depths, noting public support for the debt-reduction record.
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Uae
FEY Uy Stadt
Republicaniat
New York
Grant
Decline of Ex Senator Richard Yates Cited
The piece recalls Richard Yates as once eloquent and admired, now a wreck blamed by some for temperance excesses. It argues many pity him while praising his wartime Senate courage and warns Republican editors who mock him.
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Richard Yates
Republic
Senate Chamber
Fall River tragedy as farmer shoots son mistaken burglar
In La Salle county at Fall River Mr Stanley an elderly farmer shot his son thinking him a burglar after the son arrived with his wife from the barn. The son died a few hours later. A coroner's jury exonerated Stanley of criminal intent.
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Ottawa
Fall River
la Salle
Stanley
Mr. Stanley
Kentucky Democrats Fail to Secure War Funds for Campaign
The article states Kentucky Democrats failed to obtain funds from the General Government for their campaign. Secretary Boutwell ruled against the Home Guard claim, arguing troops were under state command, not summoned by the government, or mustered into service, with most pay claims tied to post-surrender duties after Lee and Johnson's capitulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Boutwell
Home’ Guard
Lee
Johnson
France offers Poston plan to exile prisoners to Arizona
The French government reportedly endorses the Poston scheme to move some of the least dangerous Communist prisoners to Arizona Territory. Transportation and a small outfit would be supplied, with Charles D. Poston linked to the effort. The plan cites fertile valleys in Arizona but warns exile selection may not yield ideal frontier farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Boston Rioters Were Ready to Join New York Clashes
A Boston correspondent reports 800 Ribbonmen in the city ready to aid New York rioters if called, or if the Hibernians won their assault on Orange men and militia. Spies monitored newspapers and telegraph offices to relay updates, and rioters could reinforce quickly if success occurred. The mob largely consisted of city house workers and included leaders from the Boston draft riots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Hibernians
Serious accident at Rock Falls harms local residents
A man was injured in a collision opposite Sterlings on the 28th, affecting two young children and Mr Athorne’s two sons. The incident is linked to a cave-in during manhandling, with the locality's resident Mr Airy also involved.
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Rock Falls
Sterlings
Fies Ahildren
Tyro Sons
Athorne
A. Daglifes
Airy
Fragmentary Tale of Wharton Case and Local Sermon
Disjointed text alleges a Mrs Wharton pursued a Baltimore merchant’s wife to Europe, with claims of divorce provable by testimony. It also recalls a Philadelphia sermon about roses crossing the Red Sea and a vivid bridal scene described near Tacony, Bridesburg, and Philadelphia.
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Europe
Pofaoh
Baltimore
Rome
Whaton
Wharton
Palladalbuinn
Harper’ Drawet
Antonth
Episcopal Olivitch
Frankford
Hera
Red
Tarhéland
Phildel'y
Tacony
Forty Thieves Ring Tied to South Carolina Legislature Corruption
Investigations of the Sub-Ku Klux Committee in the South conclude Democrats and Republicans were equally implicated in legislative corruption. A bipartisan ring named The Forty Thieves blocked any money bills unless tolls were paid, and this group led most irregularities.
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Sub-Ku Klux Committee
South
South Carolina
Woman preacher Network Exposed in Troy House of Ill Fame
In Troy a half dozen women visited a house reputed to be a brothel and attempted to convert the keeper. She challenged them to verify by watching from a closet at night, asserting the tenants’ support came from their own sons and husbands and inviting scrutiny.
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Troy
Dave
Bioharbaon Kona
Belfast
Death toll rises in Westfield disaster and war rumors swirl
Reports on the Westfield steamer explosion vary from 70 to 108 dead with hundreds more affected by wounds and missing. Subscriptions near $20,000 with wealthy New Yorkers pledging more. Separate items note Ku Klux Klan activity, an injunction against Washington DC public works, Rev. Peter Cartwright's illness, and a travel anecdote about earthquakes in California.
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Westfield
New York
Plunkett Coming to the Opera House for August Engagement
Charles Plunkett and his celebrated Theatrical Constellation visit the city at the Opera House on August 10 11 and 12. The program features Alfred Tennyson Idol of the Heart adapted by Madame de Margueritte and Enoch Arden with a five act drama and a concluding farce. Local patrons are urged to attend and fill the houses.
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Plunkett
Charles Plunkett
Opera House
Alfred Tennyson
Madame Tulia de ‘Margueritte
Enoch Arden
Tenfiyson
Everiing
August 15 Game Season Advice and Land Access
The piece urges readers to prepare shoreguns and supplies for August 15. It notes covey hunting is sparse locally and emphasizes the shift from old to new licensing rules requiring landowner permission. It suggests hiring an interviewing agent to negotiate access with farmers who object to hunting on their land.
Stranger Dies in Jail Likely Sun Stroke
A man believed from Peoria was arrested in the city, jailed overnight, and found dead. The coroner held an inquest and a sun stroke verdict is expected. A Dubuque brother was telegraphed about the death.
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Peoria
Dubuque
Wheat and Produce Prices From Local Market List
A historical OCR fragment lists prices for commodities including Wheat at per bushel and Rye, Oats, Barley, Butter, Eggs, Potatoes, Apples, and various meats, with measurements and units. It also includes barn materials like flour sacks, middlings, and different lumber products along with hides, wool, seeds, lime, coal, and wood products. The document reflects a broad market listing with numerous figures and product names.
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Soverdigh
Italy
Ku-Klux
Leavitt
Mississippi
Democracy
Washington City
D. C
Public ‘Works
Peter Cartwright
New Orleans
Uncle Peto
Stanter
Cincinnati
General Noyes
Ohio
Gen. Noyag
Georgia
Gens, Sherman and Johnson
California
Fligh
Golden State
New-York
New York, Alig
Sresslagehaghigs
Taland Ex
Ifvivss
Union Pacific
W.R. Ausak
Dakota
C. M. Shaffer & Son
Freeport
Stephenson County
Munn
Stephenson Street
Stephenson Bi
City of
FE. Ca
Taylor
Washington St
Chicago
Philip Unangst
Stephenson
Illinois
Stehenson County
John Unangst
Franklin Unangst
Circuit Court of
Ilinois
Anthony Wingert
Barbara Blim
William , Meyers
Sarap Ebignts
Lorenzo Wingert
Markus Ingert
John Wingert
Andrew A. Hoke
John Hoke
Magdalena Swartz
Jacob Swartz
Mary B. Fisner
Henry W.fisher
Simon Hoke
Reuben Crock
William Z. Tonks
Holden
A. D
Willyam Polk
H.C. Hypr
Mill
Gatena BP Ce
United States District Court
Northern District of Illinois
John L. Swartz
William W. Waddell
J. A. Crain
Isl
Treapo
John B
Emmert
Northwestern Mutual bifons.,Co
David Parsons
J. 9. Harpe
Monroe, Wis
A. C. Moa Laughlin
State of Illinois
Butterfield
Nathan Bennit
Jennie
Boice
Fagan
Hatyaway
James John Lodge
D'A
Lanck
David
Mooney Michael
N. B
Smith D. Atkins
CHE Marvest
Ote New Bey
McCormick
Ill
CARR
Gen
Bergman & Kirk
Sale
Kirk S Haas
van Buren Sts
Kirk & Haas, Proprietors
Freeport Markets
Tugspay
Vay
Aravpeeronoeerres
Coe
Kyne
the Evening Journal
Ortoagq
Milwaukee
Howard Association
Ninth &J
Philadelphia
John H. Werkheiser
Colorado
Will
Grove Street
J. R
Perkins, Agh
Onvy . Hartman
Sonal Na
Frederick Hartman
J. P. Byerly
Furniture Manufactory
Kuberner
Galena and
Exchange Streets
Reeport Furniture Manufactory
D, Hent, Undertaking
Florence Station
City
Elizabeth Road
Guy
Sug Poway Ae
Kiso
Oak Street
Auy
T. O. Gatliff
Ills
Benjamin Brubacher
Fey
Martin Brubacher
F. O
Dakota, II
Richardson
Trish Inens
Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs, &c
J. N. Richardson, Sons & Owden
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