Prisoners at Washington Navy Yard Guarded on Monitors After Lincoln Assassination
After President Lincoln's death, prisoners tied to the assassination were confined on ironclad monitors in the Potomac opposite the navy yard. Orders from the Navy and War Departments set strict containment including guards, isolation, and even a plan for a canvas hood and ankle shackles for Payne. The body of Booth later caused friction over custody and autopsy arrangements.
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Abraham Lincoln
United States
Potomac River
Navy Yard
Washington Navy Yard
Henry B. Hibben
Senate
Navy Ward
Navy Department
J. 3 B. Montgomery
Lincoln
Navy War
Marine Corps
War Department
Conmioatore Mortgomery
Mike Ovihety
Lewis Payne
Samuel Arnold
Mont
Secretary of War
Ataeroll
Payne
Comandant
Witich
Stanton
Connandant Montgomery
Commndant
Yelles
Barnes
Holt
Toro
Montauk
Booth
L. C. Baker
Secretary of the Navy
Montgomery
Col Baker
Montomery
Navy
New BID Defines U S Courts Jurisdiction in Key Bill
The House passes a measure to redefine federal court jurisdiction. It concentrates appellate power in circuit courts while reserving original jurisdiction to district courts and sets terms and locations for circuit courts. The bill outlines writs of error and appeals procedures and allows Supreme Court review for novel or important questions.
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House of Representatives
United States
Circuit
Andralse
Circuit Court
Ots Dadde
Senate
Jude
Sredit
Ian Dass
Ist Circuit
Boston
York
Magella
Helene
New Orleans
Louis
Circuit Courts
Supreme Court
Circuit Court of
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Eircuit Courts
Ste Sven
Supreme Calls
Ciremit Court
Juris Ielion
Eivenil
Berks County Farmer Institute Speaker Calls for 1% Lending Bank
Luther J. Nauty Ganeaster delivered remarks at the Berks County Agricultural Society farmers institute highlighting farm values, mortgages totaling 30 million, and urging Congress to create a national banking bureau to issue and loan money at one percent with petitions signed by attendees.
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Luther J. Nauti. Ganeaster
Farmers’ Institute
Berks
Congress
Serial tale claims Judge Hilton influenced Stewart millions
The New York World runs a serial story alleging Judge Hilton’s powerful sway over A. T. Stewart and the alleged scandal in the CARE case, centering on a woman and a tale of dishonor.
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New York World
Judge Hilton
A.T. Stewart
Stewart
Desert Romance Report From Mojave Desert Encounter
An engine engineer recalls a strange daytime encounter in the Mojave Desert near mile post 673. A tall naked man with long black hair appeared from the south, crossed the tracks, then vanished after a brief, unsettling stare.
Crime report and executions mix of 19th century notes
The report describes a man found hanged six miles from Pendleton after a premeditated act tied to alleged brutality accusations. It notes bonds, court appearances in Georgia, and a complex family dispute tied to a lawsuit over a woman. It also mentions labor unrest, Knights of Labor tensions, and a planned Confederate veteran ceremony in Richmond with arrangements for veterans and travelers. It ends with a Florence train fire destroying a royal carriage train bound for Berlin.
Coal Oil Johnny A Legendary Spendthrift’s Final Years
The article compiles the tale of Coal Oil Johnny once famed in oil regions for prodigality. Now about fifty, he lives in Ashland Nebraska working as a station agent, has not recovered his fortune, and is said to spend about $100,000 annually during three years of excess. He started in Rouseville, hit oil towns, and peaked in Philadelphia before decline. His debts include large sums to Girard House and others, with estimates around $820,000 unpaid. The old steel farm near Rouseville has been revived by John W. Waits of Oil City, who bought it for $7,000 and has since been offered $80,000.
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Taswo County
Sia Diews County
Nnemeer Spencer
Lawvie
Mile Post
Nob
Tome
Ial Nes
Mie Hiremma
Elis
Cason
Watkins Plantation
Mr. Casono
Georgia
Rockefeler
Johnny
Ashland
Saunders County
Neb
Rouseville
Irie
Buffalo
Pittaburg
Philadelphia
McClintock
Johny
I. Isg
Imukrouprey
United States District Court
Pittsburo
LL W. Kanga
Girald Touse
SLBA
William J. Galbraith
Artecenes
Love
Erie
Dia
Caldwell & Co
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OSD
Lin Ty. Jones
Jarness
W.oos
Horn
Cisars
Conklin
Philadelphis
Pheland Collember
Luu Ciknown
Garmel Tronse
Psricer Cor
Girard Tlouse
Girard Flouse
Wnu
Nim
John W. Waits
Oil City
Waits
Johnny Steel
Youngll Prince
Wasuixa
United States
Trouse Committee
Treasury
Cormanitee
Iluston
Huston
Civil Service
Committee On Appropriations
Division of Labor
Treasury vaults: theft risk prompts urgent strengthening
April 17 report details Treasurer Huston seeking immediate House action to fund vault repairs after a safety breach revealed by a test drill. Old treasury vaults hold about 600 million in deposits, with 170 million in a steel vault. guards doubled as plans move forward.
Traveling peddler offers brass tipped drum to Mr Jones
A traveling vendor speaks with a Mrs Jones about a brass tipped drum with ebony sticks valued at 85 cents. He agrees to sell it to Mr Jones for 75 cents after a brief bargaining exchange. The vendor thanks the house and departs.
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Namin
Jones
Mar
Mr. Jones
Hind
Monument Unveiling for General Robert E Lee at Richmond
Lee Camp No 1 Confederate Veterans prepares to lead ceremonies for unveiling a monument to General Robert E Lee in Richmond Virginia on May 15. The Lee Monument Association requests visiting organizations and individuals to arrange rail rates shelter meals and encampment space. early notice to the committee secretary is urged.
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Mechie
Robert KE. Lee
Richmond
Lee Camp
Lee Monument Association
Robert Sm. Lee
State Treasurer Archer Freed on $95,000 Bail
State Treasurer Archer of Maryland was admitted to bail Monday on a $95,000 bond.
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Archer
Maryland
Physicians praising Botanic Blood Balm across states
Honest doctors in multiple cities tout B B B as superior to other blood medicines. Reports from Dr. Adair Nashville and Dr. Rhodes Crawfordville claim rapid relief for rheumatism. A Florida physician notes neck lesion cure, while other testimonials highlight ulcer healing and overall tonic benefits.
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Rockmont
Gna
A. H. Roscoe
Nashville
Tenn
J. W. Rhodes
Crawfordville
S.J. Farmer
Crawfordville, Ga
C. H. Montgomery
Jacksonville
Ala
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