Destruction of Barnum's Museum in New York
A noon fire at Barnum's Museum on July 13 spread rapidly to adjacent buildings on Broadway Fulton and Ann streets destroying the Muscaro Nos 12 14 126 and 18 Ann St plus 216 Broadway and 214 Broadway causing extensive damage. Five stores on Broadway eight on Ann and five on Fulton burned with losses around one million dollars. Firefighters saved surrounding properties but several people injured by collapsing walls and steam exposure. Thieves looted nearby shops as crowds gathered. officials suspect arson and a teller escaped with $500000 in bonds from the museum vault.
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Groat’s
French, & White
Dick & Fitzgerrall
White, Tatter, and
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Rogers de, Haymond,clothiers
Reete
Knox
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Munan
Ann Street
Fulton
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St. Paul's Church
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Astory House
Belmont Hotel
Offic Department
Brooklyn
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Davin
Nlaw
Washington
John McNevin
Sam
Stantess
Anna Swan
Davi
James’ Burns
Lancaster
69Th New York Regiment
Barown
Bridgeport
Europe
Eulogy on Lincoln Praised in Kalama Address
The Kalama address by Captain Burrows on Lincoln is reprinted with praise, calling the late President a central figure in four turbulent years. The piece defends partisan views, argues for equal opportunity in democracy, and lauds thinkers shaping public sentiment and national policy.
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Partizan
Partizan” Company
Sentence of Bivins the Parricide
David F. Bivins killed his aged parents near Adrian Michigan and his wife to marry a lover in Ohio. He was sentenced to life in the penitentiary, the severest punishment under Michigan law, after a courtroom speech asking to be buried beside his mother. The judge condemned the crimes and ordered solitary confinement at Teokwondusing the of your naturel life.
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England
Old Bailey
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Copperheads
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Columbus
Govarnor
Prasenk
United States
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Cincinnati
Hat City
Reconstruction gains ground in President Johnsons first message
The Herald notes relief gains ground as President Johnson may urge Congress to attach universal suffrage to new constitutional provisions. States resisting may be barred from admission, with Southern qualifications to require compliance with changes to existing laws and proclamations.
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Johnson
Congress
South
Jeff Davis Trial Not Yet Officially Talked Of
Herald correspondent cites high authority noting Seff Davis trial has not been officially discussed. Informal conversations have occurred in the Cabinet to aid the issue but all probabilities point to an immediate or speedy trial.
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Herald
Seff. Davis
Atlantic Gable Letter Sparks Confusing Exchange
A garbled note attributed to Atlantic Gable appears to discuss a beery or keyboard scene and mentions a request to rewrite or reveal prior lines. The fragmentary text contains unclear references and inconsistent phrasing, leaving the core event and participants unnamed.
Detroit Convention Circles Reciprocit y Pact Calms Debates
A Detroit convention ends amid harmony after an unexpected unanimous vote in favor of a revised reciprocity treaty. Debates covered agriculture, manufacturing, transit, and finance, with calls for a national board of true measures and better rail terms. Differences with Chicago delegation softened, and cross-border cordiality with Canada was urged.
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Committée On Agricultura and Manufactures
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Atlantic
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Great Lakes
United States
Board of True
Boston Board*of Trade
Portas
Detroit
Nova Scotia
Howe
Malcolm Cameron
Canada
Rebels Hopeful of Davis Trial and A Confederate Letter
A controversial letter to President Davis is published, showing Union supporters’ harsh view of the Confederacy. It includes a demand for payment and a note about $15 in Confederate money. The piece mentions possible military trial plans for Jefferson Davis and C. Clay, with a cited ex rebel soldier’s remark.
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Jeff. Davis
3. C. Clay
Pew Commission
Sorghum Sugar Triumph Reported in Chicago Tribune
Ms Henry P Ninde of Quintooss Town showcases sugar made from sorghum syrup by inventor Jones Hoover. Sugar is well granulated, free of vegetable matter, and tastes satisfactory. Hoover has produced five hundred pounds, claiming five pounds per gallon of syrup and strong local interest for Northwest growers. The process remains secret, but its success is clear and may spread to farmers for domestic use or broader markets.
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T'ribune
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Chicago Tribune
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Quintooss Town
Flasehown
Jones Hoover
Hoover
Detroit Market Report Covers July Sale Prices
Demnorr notes July 18 at 2 P.M. flour at $6.00, unchanged. a car No 1 white wheat at $1.53. 3,500 bushels corn at 6c per bagged. oats 50, 52c bagged. pork bellies at $27.50 to $28. lard firm. potatoes abundant 90 to 1000. butter 20c a keg, eggs 230 first hands. cheese Michigan 4 150, Ohio 16 to 18e. The article then shifts to a statistical aside on gender power and capability.
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Demnorr
Michigan
Ohio
Produce Prices and Items at Main Street Groceries
A garbled price list from Marshall shows corrected items at Woodcock, Wert, Whatesate and Iptuilip Groceries and Country on Main Street. The read includes produce like corn, flour, cheese, eggs, beans, and wheat products with questionable spellings and inconsistent formatting.
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Woodcock
Whatesate
Main Street
Chicago Republican announces May 10 1805 edition plans
The Chicago Republican announces the first issue of the Omegaxtropic newspaper on May 10, 1805 under editor Hon. Charles A Dan. It lists subscription prices for Daily Tri Weekly and Weekly editions in city carriers and mail, with rates for various periods and distribution through news dealers.
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Ayacatio Repricay
Chicago Republicea’ Company
Charles A. Dan
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Tri
Republican
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