Foreign dispatches and crises across Europe in 1876
Berlin reports freeing priests imprisoned at Posen while Cracow arrests point to conspirators against Bismarck. In Spain Carlists attack Pampeluna and Usurbil as government forces suffer losses. France sees resignations from the Committee of Thirty amid political strife. The U.S. issues postal rate reforms for foreign mail and issues $5 million in bonds. Fires devastate Osceola Pennsylvania and Chicago whisky prosecutions proceed. Humane Society advocates cruelty prevention. Mecklenburg declares independence anniversary celebrated in Charlotte North Carolina.
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Ilith
Hendaye
Spain
Usurbil
Ario
Alphanaust
Congress
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Eee
Boston
Brooklyn
Council Bluffs
Iowa
United States Circuit Court
Des Moines
New England
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Kingston
Missouri
Taylor
Wistonamn
McPherson
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Texas
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Hoyne
Rutishauer
Watson
Golsoh & , Eastman
Osceola
Houtzdale
Illinois Humane Society
of Societies For the Prevention
Northwest
Trinoly Humane’ Society
East Madigan Street
Albert W. Landon
Mecklenburg
Notable Civil War Era Dispatches and Deaths
Miscellaneous reports include Indian chiefs meeting in Washington with Attorney General, the Andrews-Wharton Black Hills party released at Fort Randall, and the Springfield Govs Guards winning a drill banner. Obituary notes: Gen. Breckinridge dies in Kentucky after liver abscess, former Vice President Breckinridge, Mrs Lincoln declared insane, and ex-Senator Jesse Bright passes in Baltimore. Vice-President Wilson arrives in Kansas, Asa B. Matthews new internal revenue supervisor. Bronx delegation greeted by President Grant. Tilton Beecher trial arguments begin. funeral processions in Lexington.
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Sungs Ptérrepont
Genetl
Washington
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Lexington
Wilson
Leavenworth
Kan
Asa B. Matthews
Ilinois
United States
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
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Bronx
Grant
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Porter
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Lincoln
President Lincoln
Cook County
Chicago
Batavia
Chicago Tribune
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Baltimore
Britton Elected Mayor of St Louis in Dem Victory
Col J H Britton won the St Louis mayoral race with 15 001 votes against Henry Overstolz 14 004 as Arthur Barrett had died. In Arkansas cannons saluted Little Rock on the 16th for Grant’s proclamation recognizing Baxter as Governor. Wisconsin GOP primary set for July 7 in Madison. West Virginia archives battle blocked by injunction in Charleston. Gov Jacobs challenges court authority but keeps archives in Charleston.
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J. H. Britton
St. Louis
Arthur B. Barrett
Britton
Henry Overstolz
Little Rock
Ark
Grant
Baxter
Gov
Weston
New Hampshire
Nathaniel
Inelig
Senate
Wisconsin
Madison
West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
Wheeling
Smith
Jacobs
Gondolas Replace Roads in Venice Described by Col Forney
Col Forney notes Venice relies on gondolas for transport, replacing carts and roads. He describes scenes of cinema theater and church visits by gondola, crews hauling wood coal iron and cotton from Smyrna, and black painted gondolas to curb competition and conceal travel.
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Col. Forney
Venice
Smyrna
Davis in a well at HLSBon0 triggers odd readings in report
Fragmentary notes outline a chain of incidents including a suffocation death, a libel suit, destruction of a flour mill by lightning, and an assessment discussion on railroad right of way. Names like Wesley Hawkins and Mrs. Hawkins appear amid a patchwork of local happenings and legal briefs.
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Aly
O & Ger
Fi Marshall
Aptingdels
Argex
Decteil
Gommience
WS. Acksonviste
Decatur Tribune
Cairo
Wesley Hawkins
Lebanon Journal
Hawkins
Sangamon County
Samuel Taylor
Springfield
Decatur Republican
Kansas
Attry-Gen. Epsaby
Lippincott
State Board of Equalization
State Board
Imitsa
Preservation of Eggs With Soluble Glass Coating
A reader notes a method to extend egg freshness by dipping cleaned eggs in a soluble glass solution to create a calcium silicate coating that blocks air from shell pores. Eggs are immersed for thirty minutes, then dried and stored in shelved places kept dry and away from poison.
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W. YF
Noted Brigands of Southern Europe Haunt Travel Routes
A historical account describes wild freebooters near Southern Europe, especially around Salerno and Naples, who ambush travelers to steal money watches and jewels. They hold captives for ransom, sometimes months, and use brutal measures if payments lag, while presenting themselves as lawful prisoners of war. Their outfits feature brown jackets with circular pockets, blue trousers, and wide hats with ostrich feathers, creating a theatrical, menacing look.
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Ace
Naples
Renneyene
Salerno
Pastum
Mipsidge
Epory
Palermo
Brigandage and peasant complicity in Southern Italy crime ring
The text discusses brigandenage profits in Southern Italy with peasants acting as fences, taking bribes and ransoms while some peasants, priests, a baron, and a doctor are arrested. It notes government efforts, limited punishments, and dangers of fuel shortages, coal strikes, and other 1890s concerns seen in Warper's Weekly style.
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Wis
Tural
Italy
Warper's Weekly
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