Notorious Gresley Faces Political Fallout in Richmond Bail Bond Controversy
The Freeport Daily Journal derides Horace Gresley as he seeks attention through a Richmond bail bond tied to Davis. The piece accuses him of reckless ambition, disloyalty, and using a sensational letter to gain favor from Union critics, urging silence to avoid elevating his cause.
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Horace Gresley
Richmond
Davis
Jefferson Davis
Union Club
New York
Richmond Sveaminer
New York Day Book
Specimen Fractional Currency Offer From U S Treasury
Collectors will be glad to avail themselves of an offer from the United States Treasurer to furnish specimen notes of fractional currency printed on both sides and always redeemable at full value. The list includes all varieties and denominations originally issued and will be sold to curiosity hunters at the stated rate.
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United States
Indian attack mars westward coach near Moor's Rancho
Omaha special reports a wagon train near Moor's Rancho 100 miles east of Denver City attacked by about thirty Indians. One escort killed, a Wells Fargo employee dead, several wounded. Driver Kilbourn slain, coach and U. S. Mail destroyed. Passengers fled to river. two wounded carried to safety by soldiers. Boat travel from North Platte covered 200 miles in 35 hours. three others reportedly scalped. Also note missing Treasury bonds and gold totals in Washington.
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Curcago
Omaha
Fort Kearney
Moor
Fort Sedgwick
Mr. Fuller
Denver
Kilbourn
Fuller
U. S
North Platte
Pension myth on 1812 soldiers misleads readers
Washington dispatch reports Colonel Pennybacker warned against an ad promising eight dollar monthly pensions for 1812 veterans or widows, noting no such law exists except for long-standing invalid or war death cases. Juarez confirms Querétaro’s fall and Maximilian’s surrender, while Grant denies censure allegations about Stanton and Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennybacker
Kentucky
Commissioner of Pensions
Romero
Juarez
Queretaro
Maximilian
San Louis Potosi
Don Matian Romero
Mejia
Castello
Campana Hill
Benito Juarez
Grant
Sheridan
Stanton
Gov. Wells
Excursion party arrives in Boom Iowa from Chicago
The party of officers stockholders and others on the Chicago and Northwestern Railway reached Boom Iowa at 6:30 am after a smooth ride from Chicago. Ten cars including Pullman coaches, led by locomotive L Holbrook, carried ladies who enjoyed the trip. A band played at stops and eight girls from Sterling serenaded David Leavitt of Sterling. The party viewed the Mississippi at Clinton, rode a replacement sleeping car, and traveled to Cedar Rapids then Boone where breakfast awaited after overnight travel. Weather was cloudy with forecast rain and crops were expected to be good if this weather continues.
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Boom
Iowa
Chicago and Northwestern
Omaha
Chicago
Pullman
Pacific
L. Holbrook
Sterling, Il
David Leavitt
Sterling
New York
Michigan Canal
Clinton
Cedar Rapids
Boone
Senator Wade’s excursion party heads west from Leavenworth
Leavenworth June 9. Senator Wade and party have arrived and will start west tomorrow morning. They will visit Lawrence Topeka Junction City Fort Riley and Fort Harker. After a day at the end of the line they will return eastward via St Louis reaching the last city of the present week.
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Leavenworth
Wade
Lawrence
Topeka
Junction City
Forts Riley
Harker
St. Louis
Philadelphia excursion party reaches St Louis en route home
The Philadelphia excursion party, traveling over the Union Pacific Railroad eastern division, arrived in St Louis today on their way home. They will visit Pilot Knob and Iron Mountain tomorrow and depart east later in the week. Those who went with General Halleck may be away two to three weeks.
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St. Louis
Philadelphia
Union Pacific Railroad
Eastern Division
Pilot Knob
Iron Mountain
Halleck
Crown Princess leaves Paris as Czar’s fate warms Paris
Herald reports royal escape from Paris to Germany and notes French joy across towns. It details the Czar’s reply to French sympathy, and coverage of political turmoil in New Orleans and Natchez parish with Stauffer murder, the Jones brothers, and Sheridan’s removals. Also reports coronation of Hungary’s king and queen with grand festivity and a general amnesty proclamation.
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New York
Paris
Prussia
Germany
Tuilleries
France
Napoleon
New Orleans
First National Bank
United State
A. Tribune
Natchitoches Parish
C. W. Stauffer
John Jones
Stauffers
Jones
Gov. Wells
2. B. Jones
Supreme Bench of
State
Wells
Washington
Gen. Grant
Gen. Sherman
Gen. Sheridan
Supreme Court
Sanford Conover
Congress
Poers
Austria
Hungary
United States
Ofen
Danube
St. Stephens
Vienna
Listz
Pesth
van Beust
Mons
Deaks
Mandrassy
Be Prepared to Face the Verdict in Public Malice Case
The article notes the public stance against malicious slander and urges readiness to confront the verdict. It frames the issue as a test of truth and accountability, highlighting the role of public opinion in shaping justice and consequences for false statements.
Surratt Trial Opens in Washington Criminal Court
The Surratt trial opens with Judge Fisher in the District of Columbia court. Jurors are called, with four of ten absent. Prosecution, led by District Attorney Carrington, moves to quash the panel for alleged unlawful selection, citing an affidavit by S J M Douglas about name deposition and drawing procedures in 1862 and related clerks in Washington Georgetown and levy court.
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Washingronn
Surratt
Fisher
Merrick
Carrington
S. J M. Douglas
Register
Washington
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Levy
Georgetown
Washington City
Levy Court
Levys Court
Court of the District of Columbia
Criminal Court
Juror deposition dispute prompts possible retry under DC act
Carrington challenges juror selection citing June 16 1862 act and irregular deposition of names. Court notes fifth section allows immediate empanelling of another jury if needed and orders a recess for law review. Douglas testifies to affidavit while Bradley seeks time before trial resumes. prisoner remains in jail.
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Washington
Carrington
District of Columbia
Register of
Georgetown
Levy Court
Supreme Court
Douglas
Talismen
Bradley
Bradly
Memphis teen walks 120 miles for $500 wager
G Kirman, 16, completed a 120 mile walk this afternoon at the race course, finishing the last mile in 14 minutes for a $500 stake. A May 26 dispatch from Queretaro notes Maximilian’s fate and captures, including Mendez and Escobedo actions, with talks of sparing foreigners after a San Luis meeting with Juarez and the Emperor.
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Memphis
G. Kirman
New York Herald
Queretaro
Maximillian
Mendez
Escobedo
Col. Campas
Maximillians Bodyguard
Prince Salm Salm
Johnson
Juarez
San Luis
Indian Campaign Report Near Prescott and Fort Whipple
San Francisco dispatch June 4 reports a vigorous Indian campaign against White settlers. Attacks target ranches around Prescott and Fort Whipple with stock theft spreading widely. Troops conduct scouting missions while garrison duty remains limited.
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Juate Arizona
Prescott
Fort Whipple
Prominent Physician in Extortion Plot Flees After Robbery Demand
On a Saturday a city physician was summoned to aid a mechanic’s wife. She accused him of seduction and, with a pistol, demanded payment for ruin. He signed a $1000 check and gave a $2000 note due in three months. The husband and a spiritualist named Randal aided her. The physician fled after the extortion attempt. arrests followed and trial continued amid public uproar.
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CrocaAco
Galesburg NL
Randal Aideder
Services Held Across Churches in Vindication of Divine Protection
On June 9 SP PrerenspurG reports that services were conducted in all churches as a public recognition of divine interposition protecting the Czar against assassination. The ceremonies underscored faith in providence and national unity.
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SP. Prerenspurg
Czar
Indians Attack Stages and Stage Stations Reported
San Francisco dispatch notes Idaho advices from May 17 describing Indians attacking stages and stage stations and driving off stock. The Indians are said to be mounted on fine horses believed to have belonged to the 2d Cavalry. Idaho City is rapidly rebuilt with about one hundred buildings erected each week.
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San Francisco
Idaho
2D Cavalry
Idaho City
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