Local merchants and tailors listed on East Main Cross Street
An old business directory notes several shops along East Main Cross Street including Alling Lodge & Co hardware merchants at No 19 East Main cross street and fashionables like Alough We Vle Co tailors. Other listings include a photo gallery, a city drug store, a knitter manufacturer, Queensware dealer, a merchant tailor, a millinery center, and tobacco goods supplier with broad inventories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LODGE #& CO
East Main Cross Street
Arper
Fred
City Drug Store
East Matin Cross Street
FSR
John H
Keepa
Melle
G. P
Main Cross Street
Lanhitta & Keney
White
East Main Cross
Wa Wee
Debate on Vice President Powers in Electoral Count
The passage discusses constitutional limits on the vice president during the electoral count. It notes disputes over counting state returns when two sets exist and cites Senator Sherman's 1865 remarks on whether the vice president may decisively settle such questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Sherman
Republican Opinions On Louisiana Returning Board Figures
Fragmented opinions quote Senator Sherman and General Sherman praising returning board actions. The passage questions whether past Republican praise would hold if circumstances mirrored 1867 or 1876, debating loyalty, honesty, and political consequences amid contested election recounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tio
Louisiana
Louisiana Returning Board
Sherman
Inptasa Pouis Herald Interview Notes
Fragmentary interview quotes a Mr Williaum speaking on a subject with deep focus. The text shows hesitant phrasing and blurred terms as the conversation touches on notable observations. The fragment suggests contemplation and a forward lean in posture during remarks.
Electoral vote dispute and looming force in 1876
A furious account argues the House of Representatives will not count fraudulent votes from South Carolina Louisiana and Florida and insists the President of the Senate cannot unilaterally decide. It warns military force may suppress the House to install Rutherford B. Hayes as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Pr Imy
Senate
Whia
Louisiana
Supreme Court of the United States
Anderson
Wella
Prac
Norte
Mrz
Hayer
Camnos
Ponreer
Ofi
House of Congress
Oach
House ‘of Representatives
Hayes
South Carolina
Florida
Columbua
New Orleana
Tah Jaharsee
Slane
Han
Returning Board
Framks
Ancceas
Mi&t
House’of Representatives
Washington
Grant
Mr. Hayes
Republican ‘Party
Buldiers
Fathnetied
B. Hayes
Fragmentary 19th Century Political Rhetoric from Indiana
A garbled extract presents incendiary 19th century verbatim quotes from Republican organs. It cites Blaine and Tilden in heated exchange over inauguration and presidential fate, with factional rhetoric about party power and opposition figures.
Chicago divorce scandal rocks Omaha mystery
The report details John A. Child of Indianapolis and his supposed partner Josie Robinson eloping, procuring Chicago divorces, and traveling to San Francisco. Investigations reveal paper exchanges, forged marriages, and a foreman paid to keep a worker on payroll. A Chicago Tribune dispatch notes Child and the woman registered as man and wife at the Grand Central in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tien
Chicago
Clib
Robinson
Tohnamaros
Chill
Billy
Child
Chitl
Rabinson
Chicago” ‘Tribune
Ari
Omaha
Nes
John A. Child
Lidianapollay
Degertedt
Nieve
Tiutrriage Ji
Higuing
Frank Ri. Millsyningh
Trinity Cathedral
Phey
California Santa
Chicago ‘Times
Fragmented Political Rhetoric Criticizes Supreme Court Ruling
A garbled critique denounces a Supreme Court decision overturning a Returning Board action. The text attacks a Hagenite faction and accuses others of legal manipulation, calling for honesty and rightful recovery of property amid alleged conspiracies.
Tilden Supports Public Duty Amid Crisis
Washington dispatch reports Tilden standing firm on accepting the nomination and duties of the presidency without backing down. In New Orleans turmoil unfolds with barricaded State-house, guarded doors, and troops in residence as Democrats seek lawful counting of commission returns over the Returning Board.
Woman Resists Temptation and Keeps Health, Banks Money
A wary tale describes a lady who endures daily trials of craving and laziness yet remains steadfast. She persists through two weeks of fatigue and abstains from renewed temptations, maintaining health and gradually increasing her bank balance with hard earned funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uslarly
st.Avag
Monday Christmas Observed Again In Recent Years
Recaps annual Christmas day falling on Monday in 1865 1866 and 1872 with notes from Harleian MSS. It links Monday Christmas to forecasts of great winds battles and disasters, including cattle plague water plague storms and Paris capitulation. The text cites multiple years and events around mid to late 19th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harleian
Paris
Commune
Church Music Debate in Atlanta Parish Photos Old Times
In Atlanta the discussion centers on buying an organ for the church. Elders recall a preference for traditional plain singing and a deep rootsy gospel tone. Disputes show how church music sparks memory and identity among congregants.
Downfall and Reflections Mentioned in Old Letter Fragment
An OCR fragment references names and phrases including Daniel Boone, a wish to family, and reflections on a downfall. It shows a dated, letterlike mood with mentions of gratitude, debts, and respectful closing. The readable bits suggest a historical correspondence tone without full context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nilsa
Wright
Daniel
Boone
Hartt
Trickster in Jail Break Baffled by Disguised Escape
In Ripley County Journal tale a weary black tramp is lodged overnight and uses a ruse to escape. The jailor, fooled by fatigue and the dim light, frees the man thinking he is leaving, only to discover the prisoner has swapped his clothes for his own and fled while the breakfast mishap unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavalette
Ripley County
Miss Clara Williams Weds Mr. Ramiel Heath in Brooksburg
The Carrollton Democrat reports Miss Clara Williams eldest daughter of Fudge W. R. Williams travels from Carréllton to Prestonville with five escorts. She marries Ramiel Heath in Brooksburg at five o clock, the groom described as a well to do gentleman with property nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Williams
Fudge
W. R. Williams
Carrélton
Jeff
Prestonville
Spring Wagin
Leoust
Brooksburg
Indiana Hills
Clara
Brooks
Ramiel Heath
Brookabirg
Carrollton Democrat
The King of Burma Enjoys Krupp Gun Pranks
The Burmese king impressed by a Krupp gun fires into the Trawaddy river. A shot sinks a dhow with the captain drowned. He then tests shells at Jonga village while Mandalay crowds watch, scattering in fear as the sightseers gape at the display. The king remains amused, comparing it to a European war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
Trawaddy
Waa
Jonga
Mandalay
Sida
Andor
Gracius
Soverign
Anil Ganister
Fragmentary OCR Notice About Flighted Ills and Bearers
Incomplete text references flying to cover ills and bearing others. The legible portion suggests a discussion of illness and responsibility but lacks clear names, places, dates, or events to anchor specifics. Further readable material is needed for a reliable card.
Prayer Sparks Senate Censure Inquiry Request
Fragmentary excerpt shows a Kirnberikt senator urging inquiry into remarks deemed unparliamentary. The text references a floor challenge to a presiding officer and a resolution directing the Committee on Privileges and Elections to investigate with subpoena power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennelingian
McCreary
Kirnberikt
Senate
Senate of the
United States
Ex-Goy Chamberlain warns against military enforcement of unlawful laws
A New York Sun excerpt quotes ex-Governor Chamberlain denouncing Gen Ruger and officers planning to arrest Gov Hampton and lawmakers under a so called Chamberlain Legislature. He argues no act of the spurious body has force, warns soldiers could be charged with murder for enforcing invalid laws, and urges civil authority over the military.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Hampton
Hampton’ House of Representatives
Umjer
Ruger
South Carolina
Sun
Fray Mountnacm described as a self contented novelist figure
The fragment portrays Fray Mountnacm as a very fat about sixty year old woman with rubicund face and pearly features who talks of her queen friend and reacts with candied smiles when interrupted by others. An American who speaks German features in the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fray Mountnacm
Queen
Jarid
World News Jumble Sparks Curious Tale From New York
A garbled passage from a New York World article describes a scene beside a manger with hay and a cow, but the text is incoherent. No clear entities or events emerge. the fragment resembles tea of a disrupted transcript with stray phrases.
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Alough
Cross St
GEILE
Acherehent Tailor
West Main Cross Street
Orgas
J. R
Main-cross St
West Main Cross
Central Avenue
Ankin & White
Carpenters
Fuillers
Oarling
Broadway
Het
Wain-crasa
Chelke
H. G
Girocertes
West Main
Twts
Western Hotel
Henry Niesse
Wear and
Ohio Streets
Madison, Ind
Vincent Kirk
Main Cross
Walnut Streets
Kirk’s
Livery and Sale Stable
Madison
Ind
E. B. Wilson
Attorney AT Law
Mazonic Temple
J. F. Bellamy
Masonic Temple
Falyl
Sra
W. S. Driggs
East Maln_rons
Nerally
Riverside Hotel
S. Rock Wele
Prop
Corner 4Th and Water, Louisville
Louisville
Hee Stook
Bil
Ander: Hig
Almiost
Morton
Havas ‘of Representatives
Taufer
Lhiregard
Houses of Congress
General Sherman
J. M Weir
Weils
Sheridan
Wells
Indiana
Samuel J. Tilden
Blaine
Etreete
Itt
Kilpabrick
Rene
Martin J. Townsend
MW. C
Tilden
Blaing
Agin
Samuel
Forney
Azards
Kee
Tani
Miscourt
Gies Emsertie
T As
Fiorkla
Supreme Court
Hagesia
Grgans
The
Courier-Journal
Wasamoroy
D.C
Congress
Tilden Fivers
Louistana
New Orleans
Royal Street
Orleans
House
Nct
Revitig Board
East Batons Rouge
Webster
Brig
Ster
Tangipalway
Lafayette
Vasa
Mchin
Cowgill
Ralwse
London Times
Church Music
Atlanta Ga. Herald
Bellus
Jess
Pnew
York
Manger
Hazard
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