Cholera fears and New York finance amid Civil War era chatter
Editorial notes discuss cholera apprehensions easing mortality, New York funding for Liberty pedestal, and a $4 000 000 loan at 212 percent interest. It mentions Grant’s health advice, railroad and hotel business shifts, rising track construction, liquor licensing, French ships’ hospitality in New York, and a Cincinnati Archbishop Purcell trust ruling with creditors eyeing Supreme Court review.
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New York
Aphillistions
Bew
York
United States
Delmonico's
Benator Evarte
Seventh Regiment
Purcell
Cincinnati
United States Circuit Court
District Court
United States Supreme Court
Preservation of Forests Warns of Timber Exhaustion
At the late meeting of the American Society of Civil Engineers a paper warned that white pine and panther pine rapidly approach exhaustion by century's end. Spruce and hemlock east of the Mississippi may run 160 years, bal wood 25 years, black walnut and nah decline, while other woods remain abundant. Tree planting, if done intelligently, could sustain fair returns in scarce regions.
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American Society of Civil Engineers
United States
Canada
Mississippi
Howell trial ends with jury failing to convict hoodlum
At Howell Michigan the trial of a man who fired into a charivari party for a newlywed couple ended without a guilty verdict. Telegraphs report a parallel Illinois case where the bride's brother shot twice, killing one, and Howell is expected to be acquitted amid public outrage and fear of mob sentiment.
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Howell
Mich
Ilinois
Horning
Weetherurel
Dhe
Phu
Halibab
Joey
Cartian
Louis Riel seeks mercy amid Canadian rebellion turmoil
A letter from Louis Riel describes his hope for clemency as he explains his role in the uprising in Manitoba. He claims he acted to defend Indigenous leaders, denies plotting violence, and recounts martial arrests and a mass uprising that followed. Riel pleads not to be treated as a murderer and requests relief from confinement despite jailer attention.
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Louis Mie
Fi O
Quebec
Fea
Gaul Biel
Atver
le Nee
Arma
Alfaira
Tata
Tinton
St. Laurant
St. Joseph
St. Antoine
Alfbroeda
Riel Nays
Thane
Tellin
The Ravages of Cholera in Murcia Spain
A Madrid cable to the New York Herald describes the cholera outbreak in Murcia with rapid spread and high mortality. It cites a population near 190000 including suburbs, about 2200 cases in twenty four days, and 1800 burials, with one in thirty overall dying and ten thousand more deaths anticipated before fall. A strong smell from closed houses and rotting corpses found behind doors illustrate the dire conditions and enforcement by authorities.
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Madrid
Spain
New York Herald
Murcia
Ora Desarte
Phexicianse
Battleford Telegram Reports Fallen Midland Officer and Northwest Hostilities
Special Telegram from the Naws in Xarthwort Territory notes Col. AT Willin of the Midland battalion died on the Northwest front. Lieut Reed led the body to Swift Current for rail transport eastward. Sergeant Primes of the sixty-fifth also died shortly after. Maré Indians expected. outbreak cited. Units moved to Prince Albert. Col Otter to command at Battleford.
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Xarthwort
Battleford
N. W.T
AT. Willin
Midland
Reed
Reantry
Anime Sosine
Military Tonera
Tony
Willian
Williama Vind
Queen’s Own
Princ Albert
Col. Otter
Prince Allert
Waterspout damages train near San Antonio in Texas
A waterspout near Walden west of San Antonio struck a freight train on a bound eastward line. The engine crew escaped to trees as the locomotive and fourteen cars were raised and moved 200 feet from the track. No injuries were reported and damage estimates were pending. Separate notes discuss General Grant home sales and widow’s income plans.
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Ban Antonio
Walden
Xiles
Washington News Gossip and Political Appointments
From Washington a stream of reports notes shootings in Weat Street Paul and irritations in public life. It mentions Manning ordering Owen Keller, civil service issues, and the Middleton property sale near the soldier's home. Several treasury and diplomatic appointments are listed, including Girard, Tagran, Lee, Gatebel, and Noah. A female employee scenes a sudden demand for rewrite.
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Washington
Baltimore & Ohio Telegraph
Wisshlanxton
Weat St, Paul John
Violent incident prompts evacuation and warning
A frightened individual faced violent abuse and threats within a building but was calmly persuaded to leave. The agricultural department released guidance on peach crop purchases noting harsher winter conditions affecting northern latitudes. Reports from the Upper Ohio valley and Lake states indicate limited peach growth potential amid severe weather.
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Agricultural Department
Han
Ube
Ohio Valley
Thilake
Mer rick Hea and kinship fortunes amid Civil War era figures
Fragmented account reports the widow of Richard T. Merrick Hea facing family crises with seven daughters diseased and a ten year old son as the sole active member. It notes a $500,000 bequest by Judge Tren from his father in law, an estate valued at two to six million, and a claimed $13,000 annual income. It also cites Grant receiving a letter from a former Confederate officer praising him and Sheridan’s incomplete recovery from a Pacific coast carriage accident, with reflective remarks on dangers and endurance.
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Chaffee
Grant
Richard T. Merrick Hea
Chicago
Rock Bridge Baths
Appomatox
Sheridan
Pacific
Luever
Tahal
I. G. Dun & Co
Lee
Leowits
Ohio
Commissioner of Agriculture
Russia
America
Departaent
United States Macehalk
Martin T. McMahon
New York
William L. Cabel
Taxus
James M. Leddell
Misaouti
Mississippi
Attarrmya
United States
William Dorshohnen
Robert 8. Shields
Charlon B. Pearce
Tosa
Benjamin 0. Jonas
New Oren
Willian
Rockshill
Maryland
China
Charles Tonby, Jr
Indiana
Lord Arthie
William Ifill
Down
Trolang
Vouteur-Lormun
Iret
Jersey
Tinhailairs
Ireland
David Plunkett
Holmes
Leekinl
Dublin Unity
Michael KE
Hicke-Tuuck
Edward Stanhope
Henry Chapli
Duchy of Lancaster
Richard Asheton Cross
Home Department
Firat
Chunowith
Burnav
J.C. Mackin
Chileago
Brand
Nichola
Connecticut
H. C. Reeve
Towa HA. Richard
Wisconsin
Commissioner of Pensions
The
Treasury
Comudasioner
Internal Revenue
Erginiie
Losea
Togialer
Willian Somerville
Minole
Hirreau
Frank M.thoen
Heie County
Nua Hem
Pawtmastere
Avy Department
Hine Tink
Onalaske
Eustin
Allison
Paria
Washington
Rey
Cooke
Dickinson
Minkr County
Fort Buford
Tucob Jorden
Day Creek
Rapid City
W. L. Sheirley
Monard
Sheldon
Tames Hawley
J. B. Polsom
Abpine Parhays
George Burns
Hopid Oiny
Gut Potty Agridlbarnassoouriion
Millvaik
Sioux City & Pacific Railroad
Calestonia
The Criminal Calendar and Foreign Gossip in Brief
The calendar reports Charlen Moore killed by his wife with a lawn hoe near Charlotta North Carolina after a recent marriage. Adolph Spreckles in San Francisco found not guilty of assault with intent to murder M Hy Da Young Chronicle proprietor. A Georgia man killed by a woman's father after attacking her with a knife. Mackerel fishing season poor with high costs. Bowditch Skillings & Co. fail. Priest pending priesthood suspension. Sheephead Bay racetrack drew big crowds. Commodore Kitton’s filly Albia won Welter handicap. Ohio prohibition convention names ticket including Governor, Lt. Governor, Supreme Judge, and others.
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Charlen Moore
Chiarlotta
N.C
Adolph B. Spreckles
San Francisco
M. Hy da Young
The
Chronicle
William Wright
Homerville
Wright
Bowditch, Skillings & Co
Heaton
Dubuque
Pather
Jéan
Lyons
Hennensy
Bheepahond Bay
N.Y
Commodore Kittaon
Albia
Wigley
Gavenor
V. A.B. Leonard
W. G. Frost
Gideon Stewart
John H. Danner
Glenenger
Board of Public Works
Neville
The Queen’s Personal Appearance London Letter to Chicago Herald
The queen appeared gracious at a drawing room where Mrs Astor and Mrs White were introduced. Attendees wore dazzling attire with uniforms in many colors and vast jewellery. The queen, in widow’s black satin, radiated majesty as diamonds and pearls gleamed from coronet and necklace. She looked healthy, composed, and regal, prompting instinctive respect from onlookers.
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London
Chicago Herald
Tam
Victoria
Mexican Widows and Orphans
A Boston Globe letter describes Mexican customs dictating widows' roles. It argues male kin manage sons' education and a widow’s affairs, regardless of wealth, with the widow often residing with kin or guarded by a male household companion to avoid scandal.
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Boston Globe
Emperor William Death and AnglGerman Alliance Rumors
Rumors split Europe after Emperor William II’s death suggesting a strong Anglo German alliance. Reported hints link Windsor treaties and a revived British policy to back German reformers, with implications for Lord Salisbury and the Tory government. The piece outlines strategic moves to secure imperial prestige and British control in India and Egypt amid shifting European power.
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William
London
William Prominen
Europe
Germany
England
Nolling
Lord Salisbury
Windsor
Guadatone
Russia
Afghanistan
France
Egypt
Wellig
Lord Bullabury
Gladstone
Anfegiard
India
Ual
Lord Salinbury
Debtors and bonds show lower 1879 balance in treasury report
The Treasury’s June debt statement shows a year end decline of about $65.6 million, far below prior five year averages. Interest bearing debt fell $89.1 million, while non-interest bonds dropped $15.6 million. Cash and gold balances rose notably to over $120 million, with net balance near $41 million after liabilities.
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Interont Haw
Excom
Treasury
Jourdan
Honda
Customs
Interia
Alka
Fxcen
John Bright Letter Appeals To Depu ty Pernick
A fragmentary letter by John Bright addresses Deputy Pernick of Maria. It argues for commercial liberty balanced with permanence of power, condemns military arrangements, and laments European governance. The author calls for restraint in foreign policy and mutual national interests between countries.
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Ohn Bright
John Bright
Pernick
Maria
Europe
Leprony Society Holds Wiscons Annual Meeting
The Dun' County Mirsical society met at Mattison in Wiscons for its annual gathering. An inter eating and amnauil feature of the mocking won the exhibition by Dr. Sethers at Etoogie ton. Iverson, a young Norwegian, suffered leprosy with a face bloated and ugly, as described by his parent.
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Wiscons
Dun
Fragmented medical notes and political items in Dakota era dispatches
A patchwork of medical chatter about skin diseases and general health advances blends with U S political appointments and cabinet reflections. Reports cover pensions projections, forestry import threats, postmaster salary cuts, and frontier Dakota territory news including wheat conditions, property losses, and infrastructure plans amid a widening 1880s American expansion.
Married to a Physician in a Connecticut Tale
A Hartford Courier account recalls a New England minister’s tale of a woman who marries a physician after a swift acquaintance. The groom, eager to depart for his new home, is aided by a quick, practical hostess who outfits him for travel. The bride’s letter home expresses curiosity and amusement at the evolving union.
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New England
Buxton
Ladly
Levert
Willy
Hartford Courier
Negro Boy Sculptor From River Clay Astonishes Town
Lawrence Run Diryalin reports on a visually gifted enslaved boy near Devil’s Fork who carves lifelike statues from riverbank clay with no tools. He models horses, dogs, cattle, and people with striking realism, selling each piece for 10 to 20 cents and showing promise for a substantial artistic future.
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Lawrence
St. Louie
Elay
Dean
Tom
Findig
Ivan
Abram Hannon
Heswie
Deavenworth
Tim
Hoting
Bik
Ren
relics of war scars mark fifty years of peace
The article describes how relics from four years of war linger in the landscape fifty years later. It notes Jost survivors’ injuries, widows and orphans left behind, and the danger posed by iron fragments and cannonball splinters found in timber near the old battlefield site. A saw cut through a grape shot, leaving polished hemispheres, illustrating lasting war traces.
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Troace
Corderine Smith
Antiotar
Pro Tem Row Stirs Chicago House Scene in Humorous Session
A chaotic scene in the TL Hindi Legislature featured Chairman Linegar presiding as deputies shouted orders and a young newspaper correspondent tried to guide the pro tem. The crowd roared as lines were exchanged and the Speaker faced a flurry of outbursts during the session. General Robt Toomba tags Aulsata as the South’s preeminent capital.
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Dave Linegar
Haines
Linegar
Caskeing Manawl
Mme. Speaker
Morritt
Robt
Toomba
Aulsata
South
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the Graphic
Lake Michigan
Gen. Grant
Ted
Boston
Wold
Cannon
Secretary of
Tin Treasury
Walter E. Giried
Wassington
Hsanebip
Wilson
Thomas E. Noah
Captratia
Win
OM Walker
Darina H. Tagrahan
Maine
Cadis
James Tanner Lee
Austria Hungary
Nathan 2
Gatebel
Buffalo Creek
Tral News
National Treasury
Fossa
Nince Lwax
O'Donovan
Lahot
Uberty
Wassenger Tates
St. Paul
Elnna
Boxton
Montreat
Juffalo
Faronto
Salinas
Pittaby
Mbany
Baltimore
Wielil Ton
Ring Iidand Reese
Vt Srconter
Ayer Junction
Hal
Ott
Omedanabiarg
Orn Inaincdae
Lourson
Girauit
Thal
Dongs
Thyro
Dent
Uyeemiyala
Frank Strong
District of Columbia
Leigh Chalmers
Texas
J. Monroe Heiskell
D. A. Fisher
Edward W. Watson
HL. J. May
Wakota Territorial News
Dakota
Seiblissat
Mead
Towaru
Davon
Lange Nunaire
Rolette County
Smith
Sianux Falls
Smwith
Rioux Palle
John Ve Prowell
Tater
Gage & Co
Wilken Brothers
National Bank of Oral
Rua
Well & UN
Wd. Day
National
Remoesite Commistes
Grand Forks
Juleles le
Sioux Falla
Soux Falls
Neaely
Muore Uan
D.C. Shepard & Co
St. Paty
Manitoba & Northwestern
Missedosa
Dakota & Grant Southern
Messrs
Hadot
Ellaley
Leen Seld
J. M. Childs
Utica
W. Stoddardon
Dayton
Tieney
MB. Davis
J.B. Wheeler
Mix
Jennie McCauley
Donseith
Sherif Smith
Kidder County
Fargo Argus
Unger
Lawson
Hocripe
Medina
Aherns Bros
Wolf
Irom
Linogar
Hales
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