Andy Johnson and the accidental presidency claim
A Cincinnati Commercial correspondent reports on Andy Johnson as the late accidental president. The piece questions Johnson’s competence and labels his rise as an “accident of an accident.” It raises speculation about whether Lincoln’s assassination, and Booth’s pistol, were mere accidents guiding Johnson to power.
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Andy Johnson
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Grant
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Dacaasin Booth
Mr. Lincoln
A. J
Heathen Chinee Verses and Spiritualist Sights
A fragmentary poem notes the term heathen Chinee and hints at a dated misnaming while a San Francisco Chronicle Mazatlan correspondent recounts a sensational tale. It describes a visiting American clairvoyant who, after a shipwreck, claimed to see an old woman’s ghost warn of Continental’s loss off Cape St Lucas and sparked public anxiety before authorities fined him for public disturbance.
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Mystery News From Cabe Su Lucas Rumor Mill
Fragmentary dispatch from Cabe Su Lucas via La Paz reports a strange tale tied to Continental intrigues and hidden movements. The lettered message notes uncanny events and a continuing subject of absorbing interest for readers drawn to the mysterious and wondrous.
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Iim
Andr
Ancient and Modern Divisions of the Year and Day
In Appletons' Journal a discussion outlines calendar reforms dating from 1761 that shifted the British new year from March 25 to January 1, with the 1752 reckoning and related terms. It surveys historical day divisions across civilizations, noting sun rise starts and hourly systems from Chaldeans to Romans, Greeks, Egyptians, and Turks. The piece underscores how different cultures marked time before standardized hours and public clocks.
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Appletons’ Journal
Exeter Orphan’s Quest To Oxford Ends In Humble Service
A penniless boy from a poor family travels from Exeter to Oxford seeking learning. He endures hunger and hardship, walking two hundred miles to reach the university, finally securing work at Exeter College washing pans and carrying coal to sustain his dream.
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Exeter
Oxford
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Exeter College
Nleis
History of Dr. John Prideauy and rise to bishop
Fragmentary text recounts Dr. John Prideauy once a parish clerk at Ugborough who rose with aid from a college and scholars. He studied, advanced to head bioclass, and became a notable bishop, with relatives and supporters pleased by his ascent despite rough beginnings.
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Worcester
Alcohol effects on the body from Ruysio logign memo
The document notes that small quantities of absolute alcohol increase appetite in some cases but can suppress it in others. It reports heart rate changes, increased work capacity, and possible adverse effects, suggesting individuals may respond differently to alcohol doses. The memo warns against universal use as a health aid.
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The Horse Prom a Moral Standpoint
An OCR fragment argues for humane treatment of horses, condemning abusive kicking and beating as cruel. It defends education of horses to perform riders’ wishes and discusses fear as a trigger for stallion misbehavior, urging restraint and proper training.
The Washerwoman's Daughter Awarded Fame and Tumultuous Journey
A fragmentary tale recalls a gifted washerwoman's daughter whose singing wins a famed American diva's attention. A child’s early lessons blossom into international promise, followed by a lifelong arc of struggle, recognition, and moral trial.
Smoking Among Boys and Its Effects Highlighted by Expert
A physician writer argues tobacco harms boys health and character, citing symptoms like palpitations and reduced intellect. He hopes recurring evidence will end distributing tracts urging boys to quit, noting peer influence from elders as a key factor in smoking imitation.
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Lalvoror
George Trask
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Jean
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