Civil War Looms as Global Turbulence Grips Nation
In a July 1 1508 issue a wide range of events are reported from battles in Japan to political maneuvering in the United States. News items include war preparations, Fenian sessions in Pittsburg, Northern Pacific surveys, a New York stock movement, Maine Democratic nominations, and Virginia canvassing. Weather, railway and storm damage stories, plus Cuba revolutionaries visiting Washington and possible government recognition, cap the long digest.
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Reverdy
Jobugon
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Oregon
California
Northern Pacific
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Buffalo
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Maine
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Gordiner
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Wormald
England
America
Canada
Hancock
Pennsylvania
Virginia
L. Morris
Pacific
Indiana
Methodist
Thomas R. Ross
Lebanon
Ohio
Thomas Corwin
Corwin
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Congress
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Whitestone
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Iowa
Wisconsin
Michigan
Chicago
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Cuba
Fragmented Text About Campaigns and Committees
The excerpt discusses a political campaign in Virginia and mentions the President and supporters. It references feeble public sentiment and the role of volunteers. The tone suggests a critique of haste and the value of earnest backing in the political process.
Not an advocate of Unqualified Suffrage says opponent
The piece attacks a political figure over support for universal suffrage and civil rights. It denounces alleged duplicitous stance while praising some Radical actions, arguing the subject condemns unqualified suffrage despite backing other reforms and laboring against black political gains.
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Oman
Universal ‘Shifrage
Washington
Benedict
Nsary
N. W. Corner Fifth
Market Pat
Louis
Dr. Butts
Remains Interred After Circuit Court Proceedings
Fragmentary notes indicate a ceremony for interment followed by references to the DeKalb circuit court and a resignation in spite of a formal appointment. The readable text shows scattered names and legal actions without clear context or full details.
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J. W
DeKalb
Agalnat
Nominating Jon Scholfield for Illinois Constitutional Convention
A local letter urges electors to back Jon Scholfield as the district’s choice to represent them at the Springfield convention on December 6. It argues the Fifteenth Amendment issue and stresses selecting capable men to decide ratification and related matters for future prosperity.
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Schiolfield
Illinois
General Assembly
Everthing
Jon Scholfield
Suspension of the National Intelligencer in Washington
The National Intelligencer, aged three score years and ten, is to be recreated after suspension. Once a permanent journal of the capital, its prestige faded under the new news regime with waning patronage. Authorities hope the able journal’s honored name will be perpetuated despite temporary embarrassment.
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National Intelligencer
Washington
Bhonorett
Seward predicts break up of Grant administration
The New York Sun quotes Mr Sew ard saying before his current tour that within a year Grant's administration would collapse, calling it the weakest the country has had, and that he left to be distant when the break up occurs.
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New York Sun
Seward
Grant
Democratic Party urged to shed radicalism and debt burden
A political address argues the old Democratic party must reform by repudiating bond debt via greenbacks and resisting Radicalism. It laments high taxes and misgovernment, predicting the party’s decline unless it adopts revised Jeffersonian principles and upholds broad justice without special privileges.
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Jefferson
United States
Old
Federal Party
Gus Fone
Sampson
collectora@lanyers
Columbia
Nover
Surprise Appointment of Adolph El Borio as Secretary of the Navy
The text reports the unexpected appointment of Adolph El Borio and the surprise at his resignation. It highlights Geo. M. Robeson of Camden, former Attorney General, as the newly appointed secretary. The piece notes Robeson’s early life, education, and presumed trajectory to a high government role, aiming to frame his naval leadership with cautious optimism.
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Adolph el Borio
George M. Robbeson
Camden Nge
Geo
M. Reoson
Thidso
Carpet-baggers Draw Denunciation Across Sides
A fragmented report attacks carpet-baggers as untrustworthy adventurers. It notes Republican derision in Congress and cites a Tennessee speech by Colonel Stokes denouncing the bag faction and their costly push for office.
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Congress
Athens
Ternnessee
Stokes
Infermg Flint
Aette
Ganté
Albany Editor Recounts Farewell Notes In Arcane Style
A fragmented OCR readable fragment hints at an Albany area editor recounting valedictory farewells. The piece mentions names and dates in a scattered manner, with references to county and local governance, but the text is incomplete and enigmatic.
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Ote Fortnier
Editori
Ony
Albany
Gentry
Robeson Named Secretary of the Navy Rumor Follows Officials
The piece discusses a rumor that George M. Robeson is the true Secretary of the Navy and questions multiple claimants. It notes President’s precaution in swearing in Robeson and mocks the idea of several others being contenders while praising Robeson’s legitimacy and urging public support.
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Globe
America
George M. Robeson
Washington
the Navy
George M
George Mi
Navy
Bome
Geo. M. Robeson
Boricis
Robeson
Chicago Tribune
Confession Details Hair Oil Mishap Leaves Grimms Hair Stiff
Mr. Grimm admits a late night mishap when he used a mucilage bottle as hair oil. The resulting slick left his hair looking like whalebone and stiff.
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Mr. Grimm
Miss Maria Slimkins Struck by Orange Peel Mishap
A humorous street scene ends with Miss Maria Slimkins tripping on an orange peel near a hat shed. She falls flat on her back as onlookers comment on her composure and quip about being old pie after the stumble.
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Sues
Miss Maria Slimkins
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