Johnsons Clarksville Speech Attacks Grant in Editorial Tone
The Springfield Register prints Johnsons Clarksville Tenn speech and a critical editorial. It contrasts the first and second Washingtons, accusing Grant of self interest and warning the radical party’s disintegration while urging bold action to end maldistribution of power.
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Jefferson City Battle Eyed With Humorous Tribute
New Orleans Times reports a Jefferson City skirmish where U.S. colored troops cheered General Mower as he praised their glory. He vowed to turn over relics to Louisiana and authorized the regimental colors to bear Jefferson City emblazoned with the troops' deeds amid cheers.
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Chicago radical paper blasts graft in national politics
The Chicago publication BAYS denounces political venality, saying offices are bought by the highest bidders and that the nation already suffers from widespread corruption. It links local graft to a nationwide system and warns that reform must start at the top.
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Washington
Murders Tied to Radical Reconstruction Rank
Boston Post cites a New York Tribune report from Early County Georgia asserting politics did not drive the killings of Ashburn Ayer and Adkins. It portrays the victims as morally compromised and asserts their deaths result from personal vileness, not politics, blaming Radical reconstruction efforts.
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Wells Attacks Grant and Virginia Politics
Radical Virginia governor candidate Wells denounces Grant as an ass and describes an interview in which Grant allegedly promises peace and harmony while asserting Virginians must decide the state’s fate, with Wells criticizing federal influence and asserting cabinet consultation.
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Petersburg Express
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Water in a Child’s Composition Sparks Questions
A six year old writes about water as a drink bath and ice skate subject. The piece recalls a baby’s morning bath and ends with a blunt, misinformed remark about Indigenous people. The tone hints at confusion and stereotypes in a school writing assignment.
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Richmond Man Tyler Confesses Motive Before Death
A Richmond paper reports Albert Tyler, condemned to death for poisoning Paulina Hubert, remained composed and talkative before his execution set for Saturday. He admitted planning the act to harm her husband Henry Hubert, described the method, and expressed remorse though accepting his fate. The interview notes his background, race, and life in Richmond.
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Radical Daniel Hoy Weds Eliza Bowe in Controversial Union
The Pottsville Standard reports Daniel Hoy, a Lorberry Radical who supports the Fifteenth Amendment, married Eliza Bowe two weeks ago after a close relationship with her sister also raised expectations of another marriage. The piece notes Hoy’s views on Black rights and hints at further prospects involving the sister.
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Telegraphic Message From Utica Reflects Upon Brief Epistle
A telegraph office in Utica received a short transmission of the Third Epistle of John chapters 13 and 14. The note quotes a verse about not writing with ink and pen, hoping to see the recipient soon and to speak face to face. It ends with wishes of peace and greetings to friends by name.
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Utica
Poor Man Wins Maid Despite Wealthy Father Skepticism
A rough young suitor wooed the daughter of a Dutch sheriff’s son with a tale of poverty. The old man retorted with blunt sarcasm, declaring the suitor poor in money and character. The exchange ends with the suitor's claim of poverty and the old man’s dismissive verdict.
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S Briff
American newspaper devotion as race and reading show
A Gris wold treatise excerpt recalls a colorful horse race with a governor's mare and neighbor’s boy, ending in a wreck but a neck ahead for the narrator. It then cites European observer remarks praising Americans for newspapers, noting their educational value and social impact on national identity.
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Tompkins Lane
AmErica
German Reform Messenger
Lackman
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Violence interrupts reading of The Vagabonds in Manayunk
Mr. Murdoch began reciting The Vagabonds by Trowbridge at Manayunk Ca when two men rushed the platform and assaulted Mr. Risto. He defended himself and a constable detained one attacker. The assailant, later found to be spasms affected, was released after Mr. Murdoch declined to testify. Mr. Murdoch resumed the reading.
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Livingston
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Manayunk
Risto
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Ile Dol
Notice to office applicants in Washington for inspection review
Disgusted applicants for positions are ordered to appear in Washington for on the spot inspection. A photographer will document them. Accommodation for about three hundred thousand is provided. The proclamation cites biblical verse and mocks theology while recounting a racist overheard exchange about divine power and folly.
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U.S. Grant
Pres’t
Treatise of Neuro Surrragh-I.ustwa ter witht Cyurs
A Cincinnati Enquirer summary notes a mob of black youths with razors surrounding polls in Washington and beating white men, claiming the work is issued annually by Al 8 Grant & Co. and available gratis through their agents at usual election locations.
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Al 8
Grant & Co
Cincinnati Enquirer
Frogs Treated as Market Delicacy at New York Market
Report notes frogs are caught in large numbers for sale as food. Farmers and dealers profit from the trade similar to fish catching. A New York market dealer sold fifty pounds of frogs daily at about forty cents per pound.
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New York
Wasiington
Humorous Religious Anecdotes From 19th Century Clergy
A chopped compilation of lighthearted gags and parables involving ministers, deacons, and parish life. Jokes range from sermons and scripture misquotes to staffroom blunders and cross-cultural quirks. Numerous named locales and characters appear in quick gags.
Muddled Erie Sale Talk Sparks Morbid Courtroom Hint
Fragmentary dialogue from Erie Pennsylvania hints at a probate dispute with talk of a deceased relative and an upcoming sale. The garbled lines suggest a court case involving estate questions and funeral arrangements amid confusion.
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