Turbulent Washington hearing clues and claims emerge
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a Senate or committee inquiry in Washington with references to figures like David Dudley Field and J. Madison Wells. It mentions hearings, telegrams, alleged statements, and contested testimony, with disruptions and shifting accounts across the proceedings.
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Bofura
David Dudley Field
Pigre
Reitman Bay
Wil
Vernon
Party Tranatay
Washington
Srapmne
Florida
Hote Privilegor Couuulties
Ion
Lavine
Toaidana
Thie Benate
Tou Tie
Bet
Na Watt
Asher
Aladeud
Audi
Sanites
Irving
Plataanion
Orleans
Lie Eoutit
Salieg
Wenaday
fuoHen
New Orleans
Ollier
Comruitior
Fragmentary note on Ottoman reforms and European reaction
Fragmented OCR passage discusses Ottoman reforms, attempts to restrict organizations, and junta/imperial governance. It mentions Barvin, Christina, and Constantinople, with references to Austria, Northern Turkey, and potential war risks amid political upheaval and royal resignations.
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Aaleniaaene
Inc
Barvin
Barvian
Foc
Constantinople
Frantic Feb court sessions on Florida electors case
The Electoral Tribunal at Morar reports daily sessions February 5 through February 9. Debates focus on admissibility of evidence, Humphreys eligibility, and commission procedures. Committee formed to draft report detailing reasons for conclusions.
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Amerit
Bosalon
Florida
Wanraaway
Gardeld
Ler
Seetins
Hironga
Rowebatt
Tayard
Clifford
Field
Huntan
Pasney Cuiman
Mr. Abbott
C. Humphreys
Sirena Abbott
Das Bradict
Guttard
Han
Payud
F. Ne
Tye
Tigen My Soong
Tursapas
F.C
Woods
Newark
Armont Hout
Jarge
Oadley
Rholinberger
Aratta
Murrick
Bobilfiof Ie
Parmar
Rombern
Indien
Trova
Garfield
Frederick’ . Humphreys
Chardin W. Heresy Willan
HL Endon
Thiet W. Log
Fedde
Vico Drea
Uni Ite
Ghuywen
Cary
Thurman
Mowen
Edmunds
Beadhey
Miller
Political wrangles and senatorial actions in early February
Moxvay Feb 5 reports a Senate bid to compel witness attendance in a contempt case, plus amendments on foreign telegraphy, defense spending, and a Pacific railroad expansion. Other items note a naval appropriation, messaging to congress, and a party dispute over Louisiana electoral results.
American Beef and Mutton Boost London Markets in 1876
London traders report a shift as American beef and mutton flood English demand. Prices rise, imports from Australia Brazil and the United States grow, and London and Liverpool markets see brisk sales while British beef falters. Bank failures in Sag Harbor and New Orleans shake confidence in inland credit.
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New York
Thomas
Agxew
Histelia
London
Brazil
New Orleans
Si Lowia
Paria
Lenden Jcononixt
Ita Papar
France
England
Paris
Buck & Huxttxa
Jong Booking Dima
Sag Harbor
Acu N.Y
Bag Hareor
Cloir
Phil‘adelphia
St. Lovin
New Oxbank
Baltimore
Virgil
Dickow
Liverpool Ir
Liverpool
Banglore
Sheffield
Birmingham
Nottingham
A Chapter of Accidents
A string of disastrous incidents reports several deaths and severe injuries across multiple locations. Among the victims are Minnie and Annie Stiley and Nell Voorhonselout skating in Sniem Massachusetts, a child scalded by hot soup in Mt. Pleasant Iowa, and a Halifax to St John freight wreck with all aboard perishing. Also noted are cave-ins near Goleno DL, a two‑car coal train wreck, and a man killed by a falling four‑ton rock during shaft work.
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Ynree Seu
Allentown
Nelli Voorhonse
Sniem
Mass
Mr. Pitcher
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
el Gerhani
Catherine Heesling
Jagel
Snes Lathan
Berne
Latham
Jinsry Yracex
Oregon
Berkes Station
Germany and France Face Tense Diplomatic Posture
The article describes rising tensions between Germany and France as Berlin reacts to French diplomacy and possible French-Russian alignments. It notes Bismarck’s cautious stance, German press hostility, and fears of a Franco Russian alliance influencing European balance of power.
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France
New York
Iran
Germany
Wilhelm mI
Republic of
MacMahon
Frynge
Paris
Todd
Berlin
Lina Leen Gince
Bismarck
Trance
Raenin
Bl Petersburg
Ryghjan
Wily Gortechakoff and France in European intrigue
The fragment argues that Gortechakoff could exploit France to gain German support, as Bismarck tests France by keeping it dependent on his approval. It notes attempts to charm the Lambng Gen to stay in Paris, risking provoking Germans and stirring distant upset in America.
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Gortechakoff
France
Germany
Bismarck
Sue
Lambng
Tce Mayest
Paris
Amenca
Migration and Destruction of Locusts in the United States
The article explains locust migration as driven by abnormal insect abundance and drought, aided by winds after fledging. It discusses geographic patterns from the west to the plains, possible meteorological prediction, and the economic losses to crops, urging statewide and federal cooperation with entomologists to issue timely advisories and controls to curb wasteful damage.
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Agri Eulinrak
Naturalista Hve
Accorada
Ssdtern
Joenstoren
Riley
Missouri
Locusta
Senet Twicr
Ilinois
Staten
Palavied Entomologista
Bold Chicago Burglars Loot Seeley Residence
Five well dressed men posing as mechanics knocked at the Seeley residence at West Madison and Harmon, tied up Mrs Seeley and a servant, threatened a young girl and her child with a knife, ransacked every room, smashed a safe with a cold chisel, and stole deeds, jewelry, a gold chain, bracelets, and cash before leaving around 6 PM. The burglary, witnessed by the family, involved a pistol threat and a planned exit. Police were alerted after Mr Seeley returned home to discover the scene.
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Ranedek
Chicago
Wemson
Afr
Aimua
Mim
Sécley
Wir
Bacly
Dina
Seeley, Pollan & ‘Ca
Wink
Hier
Martin
Seeley Dacardh
Tun
Hedlothes
Eloxet
Sreley
Russian import of American farming tools spreads to Russia
A New York Tribune report notes Russian agricultural provinces begin to suffer from American grain imports and cheaper prices. Agents Benedict Kulyszko and T F Krojewski study American farming, bringing plans to import implements. Trials in Oderas Covut Mala chowski and Chersov precede broad adoption and a Louisville plow order.
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New York|Tribune
Philadelphia
Ruasia
Ruusia
United States
United Staté
Russia
Amercan aneceAs
Benedict Kulyszko
Grant Locomotive Works
Paterson
N.d
Kolyazke
Krajewski
Americas
Kolyazko
Rusdia
Oderas
Covmt
Malachowski
South
West Russie
Kolyszka
No. T Broadway
Louisville
New England
Bainlat
Richmond Burn Question in Insurance Case After City Fire
A legal dispute over who caused Richmond’s destruction centers on whether the city’s burning was an act of war. The Mutual Assurance Society of Filmund argues it is not liable, while evidence and stipulations in the Circuit Court at Richmond seek to determine responsibility and policy obligations.
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Richmwond
Gourt St Richmound
Graiaum Ve
Tielmund
Lerctotore
Hielimpud
Ondor
Jowel
Ewell
Rlwiys
Alurveys
Contested Claim on Ewell Burning Richmond City
A Washington correspondent reports that General Ewell was accused of causing Richmond to burn in obedience to a Confederate Congress statute. The claim states officers were ordered to set fire to the city if captured by Union forces, echoing debate in the Chicago Tribune.
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Ewell
Confederate Congress
Richmond
Washington Cor
Chicago Tribune
Escaped Sioux Visit by British Major at Wood Mountain Camp
Toronto Glove correspondent reports Maj Weert of the British army visited the Bionx camp near Wood Mountain, exposing 300 lodges of mixed Sioux bands. He warned them to remain within British protection or face danger if they crossed the line, noting their mixed views on Americans and their willingness to stay under threat. Major’s plain talk impressed some, yet no decisive shift occurred. warlike tensions persist among bands led by Black Moon and Long Eagle.
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Yndiana
Toronto Glote
Fort Wileh
Teribory
Maj
Weert
Bionx
Wood Mountain
Port Walsh
West Startal
Fort Wala
Himelf
Ebout
Oelock
Bistalt
United States
Ulenpapas
Ted Cendrullas
Lovins
Auler
Anu
The
Little Horn
Lews
Smaul
Price
Ani Bey Hoc Vom
Fort Wealah
Yumighed
Sian
Pea Siekerks
Dinsmore
Bim
Türkiye in the Turkish crisis and European balance
A Chicago Journal excerpt reviews the Turkish situation, noting Russia backed provinces Servin and Montémegro, European powers urging diplomacy, and Turkey's resilience. It argues England falters, Turkey remains potent, and Mohammedanism endures as a political force, with global credit and humane civilization shaping restraint from war.
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Chicago
Turkey
Forsum
Servin
Montémegro
Europe
Odda
England
Streigth
Ban
Constantinople
Russia
Moral Sense in a Morse Horse Abides in Memory
An Atlantic Monthly excerpt recounts a veteran horse on the retired list whose intellect remains sharp. He detects danger, saves himself with instinct, and even communicates through subtle cues like shifting his body or pawing a shoe, revealing a durable conscience beyond mere training.
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Atlantic Monthly
Éfort
Ixmigna
Thiahoren
Ing
Ben
Atul
Shooting Match At Waterride Tist Friday
An egg shooting contest at Waterride on Friday pitted John Kelanand Pook Orin against each other. The match featured twelve eggs, with Kelso achieving a high score of twelve and Grain ten. Kelso won the event by a large margin, praised as an improvement over previous contests.
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United
John Kelanand
Pook
Orin
Pigens
Kelso
Exaggerated minipular Tea oF a Cane al Hydrophobia
Charles P Wetmore, a 26-year-old Hartwell mechanic of Wetmore and Hornbrook, lies ill in Cincinnati with hydrophobia after dog bites last summer. Doctors deem the case nearly hopeless as he endures thirst, paralysis of swallowing, and wracking nervous symptoms, watched by friends and physicians.
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Charles P.’ Wetmore
Wetmore &. Hornbrook
Hartwell
Thia County
Hopiens Street
Wetmore
A. G. Wilson
Alden
Cory
Hornbrook
Armatrong
Fei
Charles Wetmore
Unhappy Mexico in Crisis and Revolt Reports
A late era news sketch from Mexico City dated February 6 describes Cabinet dissensions and a faltering Diaz regime amid revolts. It notes church gains in elections, foreign loan manipulation, attacks on frontier towns, and Entailed losses. it also quotes medical pessimism on consumption and a patent remedy claim.
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Mexico
Yin
Hivana
Ding
Busiees
Diaz
United States
Coahuixtla
Morelos
Midoney
Puebla
Queretaro
Church
Sisters of Charity
Ome Cortina
Texas
Dinz
Sonor
Praguiera
Marigeal
Ures
Pesquia
Pesquiera
Ain't Lit? Rheumatic Remedy Circular Promises Relief
An advertisement offers Tharang’s Rheumatic Remedy with bold claims it cures rheumatism externally or internally. It promises a refund if no relief and notes a price of one dollar per bottle, urging buyers to keep the circular and present it to proves.
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Hanatine & Dentley
Imahington
Tharang
Perada
Per. Kh
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Minota To Apers In Fe Owhom Before Tin Keuate Cannultier
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Committee On Foreign Velae
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the Illustrated Weekly
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