Sumpin Erupts From Deep Well Brooklyn Tragedy
A report notes three men suffocated by foul gases in a deep well in East Brooklyn on Saturday. The item mentions broader wartime context with generals, petitions, and a range of national events from railroad openings to legislative matters.
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Brooklyn
Union Pacific
Julesburg
Omaha
Savannah
Plains
General Sherman
General Hancock
Denver
Rome
Spalding
Dr. Field
New York
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church In
Ireland
Sicki
Wusonp
Turkey
Great Powers
Candia
Napolen
Hungary
Surratt
Columbus
Ohio
First National Bank
Vicksburg
Mississippi
Nashville
Sheridan
War Department
Welle
Munson and
Abel
Louisiana
Cincinnati Express
Cleveland
Gallion
Wm. Spies
Madison Courier
Evanaville Journal
Independence
War with the Indians Threatens Vast Frontier Conflict
Editorial condemnations decry frontier hostilities as volunteers take license for atrocities. The piece cites General Sherman and warns that inadequate troop presence fuels ongoing Indian warfare from the Rio Grande to the Rocky Mountains, urging sane policy over brutal vengeance.
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Rio Grande
Rocky Mountains
Sherman
Impeachment Inquiry Updates and Sickles Letter
Washington dispatch reports the Impeachment Committee adjourned with no quorum expected this week. It notes the 800 page impeachment evidence plus 25 volume compilation, Sickles requests relief from command, and Grant and the War Secretary oppose.
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Sickles
Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
House
South Carolina
Second Military District
South
General Grant
Secretary of War
General Sickles
Adjutant General's Office
General Service
10Th Cavalry
B. H. Griernon
Leavenworth
Kansas
Congressional Executive Committee
Congress
Sheridan
War Office
Louisiana
Wells
Munroe
Abell
War Department
Indiana News Roundup on Crime Rail Plans and Excursions
Fountain county reports a near fatal oxalic acid incident. Chicago Grand Trunk tickets offer summer trips to Detroit and Montreal from $34 to $50 with routes via St Lawrence. Evansville sees brick-building boom, thiefs during day and night present. Rockport and Madison items note mayoral surveying and sunstroke tips. Perry county finances show $3,400,000 property value and $18,000 debt. A silver dollar of 1807 rumored, and a mammoth balloon flown in Evansville. Freight train to New York carries tobacco in record time via Erie line. West Point graduates listed with Grant presenting diplomas. naval academy graduates numbered 85 led by Tilley.
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Fountain County
Attica Ledger
J. C. Brand
LaFayette Courier
Grand Trunk Railway
Chicago
Detroit
Saria
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Quebec
White Mountains
Boston
Victoria
Grand Trunk Railroad
Clark Street
Evansville
Rockport Democrat
John Currey
Grandview
Vincennes
Ireland
Dubois County
Perry County
Cannelton
Evanaville
John H. Scott
Hvansville
Crawfordaville Railroad
New York
Erie Transportation Co
Indianapolis
Pranaville Journal
Regulators Hang Patterson and James Divine in Mercer
The Mercer Regulators hanged Patterson at his residence and then executed James Divine, brother of the earlier victim, by hanging him from a limb after placing a rope around his neck and using a barrel to launch him into eternity. The piece notes the Richmond Whig's shift toward Republican support while maintaining cautious language.
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Mercer
Patterson
James Divine
Divine
Lerington
Richmond Whig
Candia Question and European Congress Updates
Reports from Benxin and Paris convey a proposed joint Christian powers commission to investigate Candia affairs with Sultan appointment and Constantinople assembly. Napoleon buys horses for France. Bismarck travels to Paris for health. Queen Victoria to Windsor. Local items note independence day crackers and a Vermont burglar alarm, plus political moves including Capron as Agriculture Commissioner after Newton’s death. A trotting match yields Ethan Allen victory. Temperance convention set for Nashville in May 1868. Nazareth College commencement and a Louisville train detour preview.
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Benxin
Porte
Prussia
France
Russia
Italy
Candia
Constantinople
Hungary
Napoleon
Count Bismark
Paris
Queen Victoria
Windsor Castle
Pesry
M. Derrath
Party of the Left
Dunce
Marshall Valleant
Surratt trial testimony details Booth case and Surratt actions
Washington June 24 trial proceedings reveal Judge Fisher overrules defense motion to recall witnesses for cross examination. Testimony identifies Booth by neck scar and recounts Surratt household visits, Harrold Atterott and Welchman sightings, concealed firearms, rope, a monkey wrench, and plans to have weapons ready. Mrs Surratt discussed shooting irons and field glass delivery amid Marlboro visit timing.
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Washington
Fisher
Merrick
S. Forney
Booth
John Greenwall
Penn House
Atterott
John M. Lloyd
Surrattsville
Surratt
Harrold
Tey
John H. Surratt
Richmond
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Army Register
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Mallory
Sears
Turtle
Griffith
Naval Academy
Teader
B. F. Tilley
Rhode Island
Telegraph
Portland
M. Y. Times
L. H. Tyson
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Main
Tyson
Lou
Horace Capron
Illinois
Newton
Senate
Jackson County
West Virginia
Point Pleasant
Dexter
Ethan Allen
Sons of Temperance
Wilmington
Delaware
L. C. Calmes
Fayette
Durham
Nazareth Female College
Louisville
Nazareth
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Hicks
Hicks Steam Engine Company
Delaw
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R. Sharp
Duncan & Hardin
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American Lead Pencil Company
Hudson City, N. J
TE Company
John ST
Dedkdeo Déawin
Morgan
Corydon
Harrison County
Indiana
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Morrison
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W. E. Allison & CO
Sohn M. Davies & Co’s
Pearl Street
New Albany, Inl
Ben. Doll
Sates St
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John M. David's
Apradit
Main Street
Sign of the Red Lion
J. E. Crare & Bro
John L. Stewart
Ind
Sigmons Stewart & Sidmon
Dealera In
Upper Fourth & Spring Streets
New Albany
J. BP. France & CO
Ash
Pearind Bank
Sophiry
Bates HU Dsh
Bell & France
Prop‘s
John Mann
State Street
P. R. sToy
Jesadtr Noor
C. Croley
Craig Rash
Howaard Ch Co
Pearl and
Oak Streets
Albany
Scribner & Maginness
South-Western Furniture
Manu
David R. Scott
Scott
M. D.condiff
Lower Third & Main Sts
Andrew Castlen
Olesale
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Queenaware and
John Shrader
Crane, Breed &O
X and Fisk
Schollay
J. Messinn
Lower First Street
Faprigdiy
Andrew Springer
Market Street
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Hrosin
Cannon Hughes & CO
Pekarl St
Net
Main & Market
Miqwly
Hughes & Ca
Main &T
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Ali
Iam
Terry
E. Lewis
Bell
C.K. Herbert Rarp
WJ. Terpemny
J. S. Bell & CO
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