European diplomacy and turmoil dominate Berlin reports
A Berlin telegram notes powers regrouping amid unresolved tensions as Prussia's leaders meet with Russia's prime minister. An exchange between Prince Bismarck and the Russian premier sparks talk of mediation, while Turkey and the Balkans figure in broader conference concerns. The press also cites social unrest, calls for repression, and a controversial autocratic backdrop across Europe. Isabella hosts a Paris dinner for the Shah as other political shifts unfold.
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Gortvohekof
William Vaughan
Chemmat
Apalu Jy
Public Wallet Discourse On Louisiana Commission Expenditure
Letter from JoH Hmencean details the 1877 Louisiana commission expenses paid by the First National Bank of New York under Presidential order. It notes executive action during civil conflict, predictst Congress reimbursements, and seeks guidance on reimbursing portions while acknowledging possible future appropriations.
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Louisiane
Treasury
First National Bank of New York
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Joux
Senate and House delta in Civil Appropriation debates
June 17 report details Senate approval of amendments to the civil bill and appropriation for the Halifax award, plus a long House debate ending in defeat of a 2,600,000 measure to pay the award. Other actions include commissions on labor issues, tobacco tax adjustment, and disputed seating in Louisiana contests, with tense proceedings and Republican clashes. The day closes amid procedural votes and ongoing investigations into labor and immigration policies.
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Wad
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Pace Senate
Northern Pacific Railroad
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Ahurarz
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Trenident
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Avuiian
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France
AL Walker
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Beau Hirai
Witte
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Heals
Boone
New York
AuMddle
Ameuer
Abouipron
Itte
Boyd
Bunty
Tha Howe
W. Port
Ives
Brasilia Stekwebin
Neryloo
Mornay
SersTe
Tha Howell
Law Treasury
Alt
Edistion
Tabor
Barinem
Senate
Newcaps
Nichol
Packard
Iorris
Cuminittes
Roberinson
Louisiana
Kis
Harolacn
Blakey
Harrin
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Rainey
Weston
Halifax
Whitler
Howe
Peek
Tno Wan
Wade Srutu
Jutler Ius
Quitn
Ballers Volce
Sud
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Wiker
Bolles
Ictie
Interetin
Janes Tb Eade
Ecgijern
Taisoak
Dorie
Alain
Wheatbelt shift cuts Cleveland Massillon from bread trade
The Buffalo Courier notes the westward movement of wheat production reducing Cleveland and Massillon's role in supplying breadable wheat. It recalls Cleveland and Massillon once led shipments to the world’s markets, but now the Northwest provides most bread. Improved agriculture may restore large scale western cultivation.
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Clevoauil
Great Lakes
Balfely
Massillon
Ohio
Cleveland
Buffalo Courier
Murder Plot Unfolds in Armtrong Case at Camden
Long and tangled narrative centers on the Armstr ong murder in Camden with Hunter as key figure and Grahame's dramatic confession. The sensational tale details insurance policies, alibis, and a hammer as the murder weapon, promising a high-stakes trial and possible gallows for the principal conspirator.
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Jersey
Chicago
John MM. Armatroog
St Camden
N. J
Robeson
Philadelphia
Benjamin Hunter
Armatrong
Hunter
Armatropg
Wee
Garden
Camden
Davis
Howe
Cammion
Armstrong
Baring
Thames Grahame
Grahame
Gralame
Neuault
Virginia
Gamden
Davin
Ashe
Alreve
Thomas Grahame
Mr. Hunter
Fiftui
Hunters
Air
Hiern
Market Street
Water Street
Girard Avenue
Bronist
Fifteenth Street
Taman
Grahma
Grahami
Planting for winter protection sparks practical pondering
A reader muses on gardening as a pastime to keep hands busy through the seasons and contemplates the risk of frost harming plants by Christmas. The note cites a clergyman's word on a small issue about a fly and its relevance to daily life.
Brisbin Pleads to Protect Yellowstone Wonders
Gen Brisbin of the Becond United States Cavalry at Fort Ellis Montana urges immediate steps to stop vandalism in Yellowstone Park. He cites elk losses antelopes bears and geyser basins damaged by tourists and hunters and calls for patrols at park entrances Virginia City and Bozeman to document offenders.
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Brishin
Virginiaity
Bozeman
Sargeant
Virginia
Rosema
Fort Ellis
Park
Exhibition Triumph and Lincoln Assassination Reflections
A long OCR passage covers praise for an agricultural and educational exhibit with American and English participation, noting superb models, national school architecture, and government displays. It then shifts to an extended recounting of John T Ford's recollections on Lincoln's assassination, Booth’s motivations, conspirators, and the moments surrounding the crime, with side anecdotes about European tales, a parson story, and a Parisian dress tale from Harper's Bazaar.
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Ameriga
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New York
Borahi
Avatria
Austria
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Egypt
Pertin
Grand Hotel
New Orleans
Washington
Acholnra
National
Bureau of Education
United States
Alr
Philbrick
Jurica
McCormick
White
Cornell University
George Davidson
Coast Survey
Charles BR. Goodman
McCormick- Lins
America
Lincoln
Morderes
Baltimore
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Gazette
John T. Ford
Atel Aaceger
Ford
Whallington
Booth
Fons
John Wilkes Booth
Issist
Brutus
Shakspeare
Janina Brotue
Sulvia Cresar
Hol Ister
Taek
Pote
Bratas
National Hotel
Appomattox
Stim
Hy Walker
Lincon
Geo. Gaint
White House
Firat
Kirkwood House
John ‘Spratt
O'Laughlin
Baltmmore
Arnold
Fortreas
Monrot
Payne
Alverodt
Harrold
Toman
National Interlig
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Bouth
Mins
Rome
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Hia
Garrett Farm
National Intelligencer
Arsenal
Joseph Holt
John A. Coyle
John Wilkes . Booth
Pfar
Knave
Bar “Tepad
Air
Bryant's Poems and the Dibnary of Poetry Review
The fragment discusses Bryant and a poetry collection titled Dibnary of Poetry and Hong issued by J. B. Ford & Co. It notes E. H. Knight as editor and Bryant’s influence, describing the work as admirable though the text is cut off and unclear in places.
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S. Werlutt
Bia
Hong
J. B. Ford & Co
E. H. Knight
Washington
London and New York Miscellany From Oddities to Obscurities
A collage of curious notes and brief items: tax figures on Jewish Americans with 152 synagogues. a Brooklyn lawyer scandal over a jar of papers. a milk supplier’s price. a Paris monarchy debate and McMahon costs. a widow’s wedding disruption by a tattooed tale. hydrophobia anecdotes from Littleton. a New York girl’s balloon tragedy. Mollie Maguires and an Ontario desertion story. a lottery windfall leads to a haunted house.
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Japan
Islenda
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
England
United States
Brooslyn
Fox
Wisconsin
Paris
McMahon
Sonie Napoteous
Taniden
Baird
N.Y
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Uell
Green
Keely / motor
France
London
Alitha
Lospon
Ita Gran Hotel
Northumberland Avenue
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