Republicans Triumph With Some Defeats In County Race
The election results show the Republican ticket largely victorious with Dornblaser Kauffman and Oyler defeated by small margins. The Journal praises Col Turner for his elected position, notes questions about party unity, and urges Wise counsels to keep Stevenson County safe for old fashioned Republican majorities.
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Dornblaser
Constitutional Convention
Kauffman
Oyler
Journal
Col. Turner
General Dornblaser
Congress
Kanffman
Stephenson County
Grant Letter Destroys Mississippi Conservative Rise
The Chicago Journal states President Grant will not back Judge Dent in Mississippi. Dent, allied with ex rebels, lacks Washington support as Grant declares public duty to oppose his ticket. Alcorn appears set to win the Mississippi governorship, with readers hoping for the state's future.
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Grant
Mississippi
Chicago Journal
Dent
Washington
Judge Dent
Long Branch
Judge H
Reconstruction
Grana
Alcorn
Thanksgiving Proclamation by Illinois Governor Palmer
The 1869 proclamation from Illinois Governor John M. Palmer designates Thursday November 16 as a day of thanksgiving. It cites gratitude to a Supreme Being and aligns with the national observance proclaimed by President Grant. Signed by Edward Rumkin, Secretary of State, the document urges all to observe the solemn day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illingis
Springfield
John M. Palmer
Ulingis
Joan M. Pararen
Epward RuMkin
Grant
Boy Solves Infinite Math Puzzle in Minutes
In Macon Georgia a seventeen year old youth, barely knowing the alphabet, was asked the value of a horse with 32 nails on its shoes. Allowing 3 cents for the first nail, 9 for the second, 27, 81, and so on, the calculation requires 32 distinct multiplications. He completed the task in three minutes, producing a trillions-scale result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Earthquake Wave Detected in San Francisco
Information from the Coast Survey in Washington notes a marked earthquake wave recorded on a self registering gauge in San Francisco last Friday at 5 PM. It suggests a violent quake in a distant Pacific region, with prior events at Simoda in 1854 and Peru last year cited as examples. Waves cross the Pacific at about 360 miles per hour, with the ocean's average depth around 2000 fathoms.
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Coast Survey Office
Washington
San Francisco
Pacific Ocean
Simonda
Peru
Humiliating Punishment in Imperial Horse Guards
In St Petersburg Russia a young officer in full regalia was brought before the colonel who struck him then broke his sword and forced him to kneel. His uniform was torn off and he was dressed as a private. He had stolen funds and forged papers. He will serve life as a private in the Eastern District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Russia
Imperial Horse-Guards
Appointment to fill vacancy at Chicago Rock Island and Pacific
John F. Tracy resigns as General Superintendent of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. Hugh Riddle, late General Superintendent of the New York and Erie Railroad, is appointed to fill the vacancy and assumes charge on Monday. All orders and regulations remain in force. Tracy remains president of the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Tracy
Chicago, Rock Island ,and
Cominy
Hugh Riddle
New York and Erie Railroad
Mr. Tracy
Tracy
Diamonds From Newly Found South African Fields
Diamonds fetch prices from 100 to 2000 dollars each in newly discovered South African fields. The Star of South Africa is valued at 116000 pounds and could ornament a millionaire's little finger. Reports say companies to hunt diamonds in South Africa are forming in New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
New England
Consolidation in California San Francisco Papers Form
Two daily San Francisco newspapers, the sldea and Yimes, merge under the name of the uldda California and San Francisco Limes. Governors of Lown Kansas designate November 18 for Thanksgiving. Virginia governor also sets a Thanksgiving day.
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San Francisco
Sldea
Yimes
Uldda
California
Lown
Kansas
Virginia
A Bogus Grant Nephew Stirs Tyrolean Village
A young Linz savings bank worker, posing as General Grant's American nephew, fleeces a hotel and innkeepers with lavish gifts and a faux flag display. Arrest follows after three days of grandiose exploits in St Gilgal, Tyrol, revealing a case of imposture and delusion.
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Munich
N. S
Grant
Tyrol
Innsbruck
Linz
St. Gilgal
Lewis Grant
Prince Arthur Likely to Tour United States This Spring
A Montreal Times correspondent reports Prince Arthur may begin a two months tour in the United States around May 1. He has received many invitations from notable individuals to visit the country, including an offer to attend a buffalo hunt by General Sheridan. The prince values the invitation and a definite acceptance is not yet certain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
New York Times
Prince Arthur
United States
Buffalo
Passenger tries to ride with a corpse aboard New England railroad
A traveler presented a pass for himself and a corpse to a conductor. The upright, flushed man beside him looked dead, leading to the claim that the traveler brought a corpse from Boston and would bring back a live brother instead. The conductor moved on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Boston
Landslide in New STamp Shire Waterville during rain storm
A landslide originated near the top of the Tlay stacks on a Franconia Mountains spur and moved southwest to the mountain foot, about twenty rods wide, then turned and ran northerly along a small stream for three miles, finally spreading across pastures and affecting several acres.
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Franconia
New Stampshire
Waterville
Dr Halls Advocates Outdoor Exercise For Consumption
Dr Halls argues a sensible man favors moderate continuous activity in the open air with a mind engaged in a highly remunerative pursuit as a possible cure for consumption. He warns that experienced readers know so called sure drug cures are valueless if this method fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halls
Blind Horse Survives Fall in Deep Cayuga Well
In Cayuga County New York a blind horse fell into a deep well. After failed attempts to hoist him out men began shoveling dirt onto the animal. The horse compacted the soil and gradually rose to the surface within a few hours.
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Cayuga County
New York
Declaration of Faith by George Fox in 1671 Barbadose copy
The Quaker declaration of faith by George Fox, written in 1671 and sent to the Governor of Barbadoes, proclaims the unity of God, the divinity and redemptive work of Jesus Christ, and the exclusive path to salvation through Christ, with reverent emphasis on His atonement, resurrection, and lordship. The text asserts Christ as the foundation of faith and lists key Christian doctrines and titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fox
Barbadoes
God
Heaven
Earth
Jesus Christ
Jerusalem
Jesus
Christ Jesus
John the Baptist
Lamb of God
Hell
Lord Jesus Christ
Heavenly Man
Emanuel
Cape Cod Well Produces Fresh Water From Tidal Tube
Fresh water rises through an iron tube sunk fifteen feet in shifting Cape Cod sands. Water level follows the tide from sixteen to twenty feet and stays within three feet above. Over 100 barrels have been pumped at once with no saline trace. The water's purity allows ships to refill for long voyages.
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Cape Cod
Woman travels from Rio Janeiro to seek reconciliation
A lady recently traveling through St Paul pursued a reconciling meeting with her first husband, now living in Brazil after a divorce years ago. She had remarried, was widowed, and set out toward the Red River settlements to find him.
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St. Paul Tas
Red River
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Commissioner of Indian Affairs Backs Canadian Style Plan
The Commissioner will oppose the treaty and system with the Indians, advocating a plan similar to Canada. In the past year improvements among the Indians have reduced depredations and increased readiness to farm.
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Canada
Southern migration of colored workers to cotton country
A Richmond letter notes over two weeks trains headed south crowded with colored people moving to cotton, rice, and sugar regions. The writer says the migration of the negroes to the far South, drawn by warmer climate and higher wages, is becoming large in scope.
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Richmond
Bradford experiment to replace public houses with leisure complex
An English plan proposes a large Bradford building offering many amusements plus a library and reading room. No intoxicating drinks will be allowed on the premises, creating a substitute for the traditional public house.
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Bradford
England
Sale of Chicago and New Albany Railroad Reconsidered
It is thought the sale will be set aside at the next session of the Indiana Supreme Court, and the Chicago and New Albany Railroad will revert to its original owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago and New Albany
Supreme Court of Indiana
Editor John B. Norman Dies Suddenly in New Albany
John B. Norman veteran editor of the New Albany Daily Ledger died suddenly Sunday from an apoplexy. He had led the paper as editor for twenty two years.
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John B. Norman
New Albany
Ind
Daily Ledger
Private bottles at home rise among respectable New York ladies
A New York Times writer argues that the habit of keeping private bottles at home is fearfully increasing among respectable New York women. The piece warns of hidden social patterns and potential moral concerns behind domestic drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
New York
Woman sues for breach of promise in Dubuque suit
Mrs Catharine Muller has commenced suit against Mathew Hays and a wealthy Dubuque bachelor seeking $6,000 in damages for breach of promise, claiming injured affections.
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Catharine Muller
Mathew Hays
Dubuque
Oil Regions Develop in Wyoming Territory Discovery
In a conversation with E L Pease of Wyoming Territory we learn about new Western oil fields. Wells by Pease and Ellias on Sulphur Creek show promising depths and porous sand rock yielding up to thirty barrels daily. Several investors, including B Nuckols and George K Anderson, plan to visit and invest. Pease has $25,000 tied to shipping oil via the Union Pacific Railroad with expectations of a thousandfold return.
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Omaha Republican
E. L. Pease
Wyoming Territory
Eyo
Bear River City
Frontier Index
Bear River
Quakenasp
Wasatch
Union Pacific
Echo Canon
Gilmour
Port Bridger
Messrs
Pease & Ellias
Bear River Range
George Throp
New York
Pease
Pennsylvania
B. Nuckols
Cheyenne
Geo. K. Anderson
Dan Cady
Frisby
Union & Itusville Railroad
Wyoming
Messrs. Hammond and Mead
Union Pacific Railroad
Strong to head construction on new Rockford railroad
William B. Strong, acting General Western Agent of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad at Omaha, has accepted the role of General Superintendent of Construction for the Rockford, Rock Island and St. Louis Railroad and will assume duties in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Strong
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Omaha
Rockford, Rock Island and St. Louis
Curious transfusion story from late 19th century cure attempt
An account details a controversial blood transfusion performed on a 27 year old woman using her husband’s blood. The procedure describes venous cannulation, defibrinated blood use, and rapid post operative recovery, while warning of risks from air embolism and fibrin. The piece reflects experimental medicine and cautious praise for skilled practitioners.
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Bnet
Galerie
Landois
Andy
Bette
Buch
Dieffenbach Ue
Post
Fragmented 19th century clippings hint at deaths and events
A garbled column notes multiple items including deaths from accidents and illnesses, European snow and storms, political appointments, a steamer disaster recovery count, Vermont debt figures, and a minstrel performance tale. The text reads as a collage of isolated phrases with unclear connections.
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Thomas J. Turner
Andrew J. Hinds
Freeport Journal
James 8S
McCall
President Grant
Wan Naundbe
Purwuuuusy As
George Thompson
Arenas
T. Cooper
General Grant
Isaac F. Kieckner
C. T. Dunham
C. Mi Hillebrand
T. J. Prouty
H. B. Ametling
Columba
Georgia
Towa
Napoleon
Maine
Europe
du Genoa
Victor Em
Italy
E. M. Stanton
States Supreme Court
Tims
Stonewall
Vermont
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