Suffering Europe as Frost Grips Nations Across Continent
Frost plunges the United Kingdom into a seventh week of severe cold. Across Europe, rivers freeze, trains stall, and poor relief struggles. From London to Madrid and Marseille, many perish or face hunger while ports freeze and ice blocks navigation.
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London
Jan
United Kingdom
John O’groat
Lands End
Thames
Severn
Tyne
Tweed
Richmond
Leddington
Sutton Court
Abingdon
Oxford
Midland
Italy
Mantua
Turin
Milan
Vienna
Belgium
Zolland
Germany
Scheldt
Cuxhaven
Oldendorf
Brunsbuttel
Hamburg
Board of Navigation
Antwerp
Copenhagen
Oeresume
Lubeck
Stettin
Swinemunne
Berlin
Warz
Bavaria
Danube
Alps
Rhine
Madrid
Spain
Valencia
Marseilles
Algiers
Paris
Seine
Rouen
Taone
Lyons
Arras
Nimes
Suing on Confederate Bonds in Maryland Circuit Court
Jacques Van Raalte of Glasgow files a suit in the Maryland district circuit court against Secretary of State Blaine to recover 125000 dollars in bonds and coupons with interest totaling 250000.The suit challenges Secretary Seward's 1868 proclamation barring insurrection debts as illegal, arguing it voids obligations and impairs rights of a British citizen. Also notes Pine River and Miles era actions against hostiles with Red Cloud at the center.
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Baltimore
Jacques van Raalte
Rotterdam
Holland
Glasgow
Scotland
Netherlands
Circuit Court of the
United States
District of Maryland
W. Starr Gephart
James (. Blaine
United States of America
Seward
Plaintin
Althoug
Plaintff
Great Britain
Tolland
Secretary of State
Gephart
The
Virginia
Strange revelations shake Springfield murder case
In Springfield Ohio January 9 Taylor an elderly woman confessed to aiding Baptist preacher J M GC Chirk and Carrie Moss in poisoning Clark's wife after four attempts. The preacher later married Moss. The coroner heard Dr Steinberger benefited from her secret and Clark with Moss allegedly blackmailed her. Clark and Moss are jailed for murder as a vigilance committee is discussed. All parties are described as colored.
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Springfield
Ohio
Fie ‘Taylor
J.” M. GC. Chirk
Carrie Moss
Clark
Steinberger
Carrie
Ingalls Reports Progress With Tuberculosis Cure
Dr. K. Fletcher Ingalls of Kochs Rival Chenago reports fifteen patients under the Detroit cure of Dr. Shurly. In two weeks signs of improvement appear in every case, including a wasting patient gaining condition and another who slows coughing and gains weight. He salves confidence in the iodine and gold chloride treatment as safe and effective against two potmains in tuberculosis.
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Koch
Chenago
K. Fletcher Ingalls
Shurly
Detroit
Ingalls
Negro migration through Augusta to South Georgia and beyond
In Augusta Georgia on January 8 a string of Black migrants continued to travel north and south. Twenty five negroes rode the Knoxville line toward Alabama while nearly fifty arrived on the Columbia train bound for Southwest Georgia to work in the turpentine trade. A car containing over fifty negroes entered on the South Carolina line headed for Arkansas.
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Avugusta
South Carolina
North Carolina
Augusta
South Georgia
Alabama
Arkansas
Knoxville
Columbia
Southwest Georgia
Father Hears His Son Heal Through Skin Graft Miracle
In Manhattan Hospital a father donated skin from his own thigh to graft a knee wound on his 4 year old son. The operation began December 30 and has progressed with pieces of skin from Jacob Ross Sr. covering the boy’s knee. Both patients show favorable signs and doctors expect a complete recovery.
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New York
Manhattan Hospital
Jacob Ross
Jacob
Alliance and Southern factions reach a peace over disputes
From Topeka and Raleigh reports, factions in Kansas and North Carolina conclude a love feast amid turmoil over the Turner letter. The Topeka alliance condemns political betrayals and reaffirms unity, while North Carolina Democrats uphold Ocala platform votes.
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Chicago
Int
Topeka
Kansas
Alliance
Turner
Frank McGrath
State Alliance
McGrath
Warner
United States Senate
Dee
C. I. Turner
Frank McCrath
Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Washington
Raleigh
N.C
United States
North Carolina
Ocala
Senate
House
Vance
Egg in Oak Tree Baffles Georgia Residents
In Lumpkin County Georgia during December a man named Boyd had a boy cut a giant oak for firewood. Center of the tree four feet from ground yielded a fresh hen's egg embedded in solid wood with no hollow. Observers were astonished by the peculiar find.
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Lagrange
Boyd
Cline
Confederate White House Becomes Confederate Relic Museum
NiciMono Virginia January 11 It is decided that the old brick Confederate White House will be preserved as a Confederate relic museum. The Ladies Hollywood Memorial Association started the movement over a year ago to convert the building for this purpose amid objections about city authority. The plan was approved by making the site a museum and preservation space for war relics.
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NiciMono
White House
Ladies’ Hollywood Memorial Association
Small Pox Case Found in Hardeeville
A small pox case has been discovered at Hardeeville, Charleston district. It is believed to have originated from Savannah. Precautionary measures are in place and a physician will monitor the case.
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Ciarleston
Hardeevile
Savannah
Clemson College Aims to Link Agricultural Dept with People
Anderson January 11 article quotes Col. R W Simpson president of Clemson College Board of Trustees outlining plans to bring agricultural experiments and farmer education to the public. He cites 670000 income, no tax support, large landholdings, wool clothing fund, student labor, and open October start despite Legislature shortfall. Board members serve gratis and deny salary claims.
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Clemson
Piedmond
Col. Simpson
Board of Trustees
Board of Control
Earthquakes Hit Rusk and Surrounding Towns
Rusk Texas reports two sharp shocks just after midnight with loud detonations and collapsed chimneys. J W McCardis and Thomas Miller describe near collapse of County jail and Acme hotel. Galveston and Toledo also record separate tremors with lasting seconds and minor damage.
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Rusk
Texas
J. W. McCardis
Thomas Miller
Acme
Charleston
Galveston
Tex
Tolepo
Jan
Toledo
Notice to Pension Boards in South Carolina
County examining boards of pensions must meet on the third Monday each January to review new applications. The boards will select the most needy applicants for three dollars monthly, based on need and financial means of applicants and relatives. Reports of missed meetings and elected commissioners are requested, with all approved papers due February 1 to the Comptroller General for review.
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Columbia
8. C
South Carolina
County Examining Boards of Pensions
Board of Pension Commissioners
A.D
Comptroller General
State Board of Pensions
W. L. Elenan
Murder at Worthy Plantation Involving Tenant
Union reports a fatal shooting Tuesday night in the lower country. Warren Worthy, an enslaved owner of a large plantation, was killed by a tenant demanding cotton during debt settlement. The tenant and a accomplice are jailed awaiting trial as a coroner opens inquest. ten murders slated for the March Court.
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Union
Jan
Warren Worthy
Worthy
Gregory
Mareh Court
Shortage Rumors Hit Arkansas Treasurer's Office
From Little Rock reports say Treasurer Woodruff’s shortage may be large, with Col. Morrow to succeed him after Woodruff leaves Thursday. Bankers CT. Walker and Wd. Furner questioned the books, suggesting a shortfall of around eleven thousand dollars or more as inquiry continues.
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St. Louis
The
Republic
Little Rock
Ark
Woodruff
Ofice
Col. Morrow
CT. Walker
Wd. Furner
Woodratt
Mine disaster near Angel's Camp claims many lives
In San Andreas California January a collapse at Ulea mine Angel's camp killed eleven or twelve men. The tragedy occurred as workers were being raised on a ship and the rope snapped about 100 feet from the surface, sending them 450 feet to the shaft bottom.
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San Andreas
Cal
Ulea
Angel's Camp
Legislature wrangles over journal minutes in Lincoln
In Lincoln Nebraska the morning session of the Legislature faced a heated dispute over mixed journal minutes due to contused proceedings. Newly elected officers hold office, except Loyd Powers who took the oath and is reportedly recognized as Governor. MedKeishon installed as Lieutenant Governor under protest. Boyd is recognized by all officers as Governor and they will report to him.
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Lincoln
Neb
Jan C
Loyd
Alliance
MedKeishon
Senate
Covernor Boyd
Man Dies After Falling Into Boiling Lye Vat
John White, 42, fell into a vat of boiling lye at Indiana Paper Company in Mishawaka Indiana. He kept his head above the liquid and screamed for help but was fatally burned when rescued, his flesh sloughing from bone and death immediate. He left a family.
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Gosueen
Ind
John Whiteman
Indiana Paper Company
Mishawaka
Ile
Renewal of Force Bill Fight Tied to Silver Bill Vote
Washington January 12 Republicans pledge to back party lines on the force bill after the silver bill clears. Aimed changes include the pure food bill and apportionment for the right of way, with Democrats ready to resist to block revival. The Senate remains too evenly split for confident predictions.
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WaAsitinaron
Force Bill
Multiple Murders Terrify Cranville County
In Cranville County North Carolina a series of killings starts Saturday night with Dick Page found shot in a field on Col Rogers's plantation. W T Parker and Brock Bailey were later found dead nearby. A colored woman is said beaten to death on Monday. Local fear grows that one killer is at large.
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Chaklorrte
N. C
Cranville County
Dick Page
Col. Rodgers
W. T. Parker
Brock Bailey
Page
Republican Rascals in Congress Probed Over Silver and New Hampshire Theft
The House debates two alleged political iniquities, the Silver Pool scheme and a New Hampshire governance crisis. Debate covers references to conspiracy to subvert state will and questions of privilege over Dockery and related resolutions. An amendment seeks a special committee to investigate silver pool dealings and bullion ownership amid July Act details.
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How
Hamshire
Washington
Vanchard
St of New Hampshire
United States
New Langshire
Hse
Dockery
Committee of Rules
Committee On Rules
Dingley
Crisp
Lf Uie
Vic
Rogers
Arkansas
Wyater
United St
Mr. Rovers
A Necro Colonization Bill Aboard in Colorado Senate
A Colorado senator introduced a bi request on behalf of the African Jean Colonization Society seeking approval for a colony in Lower California. The accompanying petition urges lending funds for several years at the lowest rate to settle a number of colored people, citing difficulties with whites and referencing Jamaica as an example of prosperity. The measure was referred to the committee on foreign relations.
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Washington
Jan
Manufacturers’ Record of
Baltimore
Harrison
Loar
Representative Lodge
New York
Major Jr. Lb
Tedegra
Ieary Clay
Major West
American Protective
Tarif! League
Republican Party
Iodianapolis
Southern Protective Tariff League
Virginias
North Carolina
Tennessee
Alabama
Louisiana
Jaell
Chattanooga
Benjamin Sorrison
Embryo Protection Tariff League
Commonwealths
Wassington
Colorado
Jean Colonization Society
Th Trict
Columbia
Lowefornia
California
Ituyt
Jamaica
Bill
Petitio
Committee On
Electric accident claims Lynchorgh boy life in rain
A thirteen year old boy in Lynchburg Virginia touched an electric pole during a rainstorm and died. His companion released him but escaped serious injury. The accident is blamed on charges from the wet pole after heavy rain. The article also notes Kansas politics with the new governor and alliance opposition.
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Lynchburg
Sullivan
Iis
Seri Jury
Stolen Stove Case Lands Man in Jail
Justice Worthen jailed Greg ory for stealing a red hot stove from Dripp street. He moved the stove with an expressman, then sold it with biscuits at a second hand store for three dollars.
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Kansas
Ciry, Jan
W. RR
Gregory
Justice Worthen
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