Davis Letter Details Prisoner Exchange Efforts and Persecution Claims
Jefferson Davis writes from New Orleans to Judge Lyons about Andersonville prisoners and claims he has faced partisan persecution. He recounts Confederate efforts to exchange prisoners, including a flag of truce arranged by General Lee to appeal for humane treatment of Federal captives and condemnations of political charges as groundless.
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Jefferson Davis
New Orleans
Jullige Lyons
Richmond
Andersonville
Lke Blaine
Wirtz
Blaine
Davis
Lee
Geo J Arant
Bottom of the Sea Explained by Challenger Findings
A Royal Society paper by Dr. Wyville Thomson reports deep sea soundings showing vast barren clay zones at depths around two thousand to four thousand fathoms. Tiny shells dissolve below two thousand fathoms, alumina and iron form the barren areas, while near-surface globigerina remnant is preserved in chalk buildup.
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Agiong
Ninich
Lfe
Wyville Thomson
Sueatille
Royal Society
Tollom
Till Hla
Fractional currency and silver circulation projections
The article discusses demand for constant currency circulation in the United States under 1878 act revisions, noting $32,000,900 in fractional currency and $50,000,000 total, with $18,000,000 already reused. It cites Treasury actions to redeem remaining coins and contemplate centennial exhibition purchases, while warning of large scale silver imports and global hoarding effects including China and India.
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Bananza
United States
London
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Germany
Silves
Sary
Act of Congress
Nevada
Mexico
India
China
France
Orient
Murder Trial Saga and Singular Will Case in New York
Summary of a 1872 murder in New York where James C. King fatally wounded Anthony J. O Neil after a court hearing. King and wife involved in scandalous relations allegations. San Francisco probate action ends with executor liability for interest, awarding Mrs. King $30,000. ONeil was Erie Railway conductor. later notes on King’s life and a ported change of heart toward release. Also reports ore extraction and dividend payments from Consolidated Virginian mine in Nevada totaling over $16.7 million with stockholder dividends.
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Anthony J. O'Neil
New York
James C. King
the Hierce
Sing King
Ile
Brady
O'Neil
Erie Railway
King
Ming
Hue
Anna PF. Stall
Sandwich Islands
Stall
San Francisco
Bing
Kine
Sing Sing
Virginian
Nevada
Spanish Successes and Cuba Pacification Doubts
A Berlin dispatch to the London Daily News reports Spain telling the great powers it will crush the Carlist uprising in ten days and then send reinforcements to Cuba. It notes the American note’s grievances are broadly admitted and questions Cuba peace prospects. The Daily News doubts Spain can restore order in Cuba despite troop strength.
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Berlin
London Daily News
Cuba
United States
Daily News
Spain
War News From Spain and Patent Solicitors Ad
Dispatches report Madrid upheaval as Carlists lose ground and Don Carlos retreats while Unity factions consider church liberty. Separate items announce Gilmore Co patent services and land scrip sales with legal notices and pension guidance.
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