Fragmented 1871 Lebanon Pioneer notes on Congress and elections
The Lebanon Pioneer reports on the upcoming December Congress and January Legislature dates, mentions Udderzook the hanging murderer and his past GOP ties, notes the only Democratic SC Congressman is Black, questions Massachusetts votes, cites a 160 year old Tappan pear tree, and recalls a Massillon scene of a passenger lamenting a departed train with a man cursing at the moment.
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South Carolina
Massachusetts
Puppies told by partisan buyers in New Haven
In New Haven during a late political issue, a man sold puppies to a passerby who asked if they were Republicans or Democrats. The seller declared Republicans and sold one. later he sold the rest as Democrats. The first buyer returned his dog claiming it was misrepresented. The seller quipped that the pup was Republican when sold but others turned Democrat as they woke up.
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New Haven
Arkansas Governor Garland Promises Equal Rights For All
The message outlines a pledge to enforce laws impartially and protect the rights of every citizen regardless of race or color. It emphasizes law and order, peaceful governance, and a forward program to develop the state while avoiding past animosities. The governor vows to uphold the constitution and ensure unbiased administration.
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Garland
Arkansas
New York
Louisiana
Texas
Virginia
Devastating Alabama Wind Wreaks Havoc in Tuscumbia
A late Sunday night southern wind from Alabama’s southwest turned into a hurricane in Tuscumbia destroying half the city. Mills and factories fell, many killed including the Chronicle editor. A railroad bridge collapsed. the train stopped meters from the wreck with lives saved. The engineer survived.
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Alabama
Tuscumbia
the Chronicle
Uereck
Ile
Child Stealing Report in Freemansburg Pennsylvania
Last Tuesday night an intruder entered the Glass household in Freemansburg and abducted an infant from the crib beside the sleeping mother. The article decries child theft and urges severe punishment for perpetrators, stating such acts bring profound sorrow to families and exploit parents seeking the child's return.
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Glass
Freemansburg
Pennsylvania
State Grange rebukes political parties over meeting notices
The State Grange passed a resolution denouncing attempts by political parties or aspirants to reuse their meeting times and venues. It stated there is no sympathy for such tactics and called for a public rebuke to preserve order and dignity.
Train Derailment Near Woodville Claims One Life
Eastman's train left Plymouth New Hampshire at 7 35 a m on Wednesday and ran off the track near Woodville. The engine and tender were thrown clear while a passenger car toppled the embankment. Brakeman Fred Brown was instantly killed and several others were seriously injured. Names identified include Kimball Lee Foster Bowen Bowen and Martin Fall among the wounded with varying injuries.
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Eastman
Plymoth N. H
Woodville
Fred Brown
Mr. Kimball
K. Lee
C. F. Foster
Portland
R. M. Bowen
Sidy
Martin L.fall
Two Colored Girls Outraged and Murder of Ruffin
In Marion Arkansas last Sunday Isaac Ruffin assaulted Melissa Adams, then tried to kill her with a knife. After beating her, he fled, then attacked Maggie Adams at the gate. Ruffin was arrested in Memphis but lynched by armed locals near the Marion jail after a preliminary exam.
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Isaac Ruffin
Melissa Adams
Marion
Arkansas
Maggie
Tle
Leff
Ruffin
Memphis
Hunt After Beast In Benton County Raises Wild Animal Myths
A Benton county hunting party formed by the Gexton County Rese regular club tracked an unusual animal near Fowler Station for two days, with snow hindering progress. Experts doubt a big cat survives frost, suggesting a panther as a possibility, while noting the seek will resume after more snow.
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Benton County
Fowler Station
T. R. Toole
Cat fails bold Niagara River crossing stunt
Rope walker Mr Stebbins Peer attempted to guide a cat across the Niagara River on a rope beneath the suspension bridge. The cat instead attacked Peer, clinging to his shoulder, causing Peer to lose balance and retreat.
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Niagra River
Stebbins Peer
Niagara River
Tabby
Peer
Pusa
Remarkable Ontario to Detroit dog train stunt tale
A Canada man tied his dog to the rear of a train and bet it could keep up. In Detroit the dog reportedly led, with the beast gone after the journey. Mark Twain rejects a lecture offer of thirty thousand dollars. A 12-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy wed at Gouldtown Michigan amid quarrels over candy. Charlotte Cushman the actress is celebrated for forty seven years on stage with a final appearance at Niblo's New York.
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Charlotte Cushman
Niblo’s
New York
New London
Conn
Chron
Brooklyn Youth Reports Westward Journey From Idaho
A young Brooklyn man, who left three years ago with plans to “go West and grow up,” writes that Idaho offers the most beautiful country the sun has ever shown and the people are very sociable. He expects to be hanged in about four days for mule theft.
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Brooklyn
Idaho
New York Reporter Tours Europe Spending Details
A New York reporter toured Europe for four hundred eighty dollars and noted in an exchange that during the two months away from mid July to mid September he paid only two dollars and twenty eight cents for washing.
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New York
Europe
Prominent Fountain County Lawyer Dies in Williamsport Courtroom
Marshall M. Milford a longtime Fountain county lawyer fell dead in the Williamsport courtroom on Wednesday morning December 2. He was a highly respected Wabash county resident who passed away suddenly without warning. In life he was noted for his integrity and public service.
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Marshall M. Milford
Fountain County
Williamsport
Milford
Wabash Country
Matrimonial Verse From Whitney Wedding
A nineteenth century poetical note from the Rocky Mountain Herald records Mary Greeves and Johan Henry Bottomfeldt of Lower Boulder as newly united. The playful verse mocks a wedding belt metaphor and celebrates the couple, praised by the editor as a champion poem.
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Rocky Mountain
Cal
Whitney
Mary Greeves
Joan Henry Bottomfeldt
Lower Boulder
Hymen
Gay Johan Henry
Mary
Bottomfeldt
White in Kentucky shoots opponent in Estell county
A Courier Journal special from Mount Sterling Kentucky reports that on December 2 John D White Republican Congressman elect from the ninth Kentucky district shot and killed Harrison Cockerell Democratic rival in Estell county following a bitter canvass. Cockerell had published a harsh card about White recently, and the incident may have been sparked by that exchange. No further details available due to remoteness of Estell county and irregular mail service.
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Courier-Journal
Mount Sterling
John D. White
Kentucky
Harrison Cockerell
Estell County
Cockerell
White
President to speak on third term and civil rights bill
An aged orator is poised to address the nation with guidance on the Civil Rights Bill and the President’s potential third term. The piece notes Southern strength for reelection, Civil Service reform doubts, and expectations on currency policy and election aftermath commentary. The Cincinnati Enquirer commentary frames the anticipated discourse.
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Maine
Grant
Jones
Inicinnati Enquirer
Butler denies Senate candidacy and political plans
General Butler denies any bid for the United States Senate or governorship and any trip to Russia or Europe. He rejects plans to form a new party or to publish a letter on the political situation. He affirms he will have remarks from his seat in Congress.
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Butler
United States Senate
Russia
Europe
Congress
Laporte Crouicle
Miners Riot near Buens Vis ta Pena K0 Slay Italians
A riot near the Buens Vis ta Pena mining village led to four Italians killed and survivors driven to abandon the area. Desperate miners armed themselves and attacked Italian workers after six weeks of labor strife. Military forces including brigadier generals and infantry were deployed to restore order.
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Buens Vista
Pena
South
Pennsylvania
Muddy street trial with stubborn jackass and tamer
A man struggles to lead a pigheaded jackass through a wet street. The animal resists, the mercantile buyer zings him to twist the tail, and the clerk attempts to tame the beast, ending with the man soaked and humiliated. The column then jokes about Grantism and Senate seat purchases.
Iowa atlas in progress promises comprehensive state history
A large corps of artists and surveyors is compiling a complete atlas of Iowa led by Capt. A. T. Andreas of Chicago. The work will cover Iowa’s early settlement, counties, institutions, resources, and politics, with maps for every county and engravings of public buildings and scenery. Local patronage has been strong as citizens seek a definitive state reference.
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Iowa State Register
Des Moines
Iowa
A. T. Andreas
Chicago
Atlis
Ife
Auratias
Minnesota
Our New Railroad and endorsing Marvin for Speaker
The A L and St L Railroad will soon be completed across Boone county linking Anderson Waveland Montezuma and Decatur with Chicago Cincinnati St Louis and the east. Lebanon gains a key eastern and western outlet boosting local commerce. The paper endorses Hon Ti M Marvin of Boone for Speaker praising his experience parliamentary skill and integrity.
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A. L
St. L
Anderson
Waveland
Boone County
Bee Line
Montezuma
Ill
Boone
Lebanon
Fire Destroys Two Thirds Of Butler County Town
A blaze starting at noon Wednesday ravaged Kansas City in Butler county Pennsylvania’s oil district. About seventy five buildings were wiped out including two hotels and the post office. Tools valued at one hundred thousand dollars carried little insurance.
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Kansas City
Butler County
Pennsylvania
Oil District
Patrick Henry’s will and political jests mixed in a 19th century note
A dated composite item cites Patrick Henry’s will praising the Christian religion for family wealth, then moves through satirical lines about a brash bride, a radical paper’s beer politics, and a Washington lawyer’s port wine death. It mentions Pass Shepherd’s house value, D C debt, western resilience, and Mrs Williamson’s pregnancy and post office entitlements after 1876, in a brisk, eclectic editorial voice.
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J. Wiliamson
Mount Summit
Ind
Williamson
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