Longstreet Denies East Tennessee War-Time Abuses Story
Ex Confederacy general Longstreet writes a sweeping denial to Edward A. Oldham, disputing a Washington Telegram story about his conduct toward Unionists in East Tennessee during 1851–54. He asserts no acts of mistreatment or looting occurred, claims safe passes for Unionists, and recounts cordial meetings with President Johnson and aides.
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East Tennessee
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Drrnan
D. C
Washington
New York Evening Telegram
General Longstreet
Tennessee
Lon
White House
New York
Edward A. Oldham
The
Globe
East
Mallpax
Orate
Hestihier
Shamy
Bacceaty Branten
Prest Johnson
Elatter
South
Mr. Davis
Lee
Let the Negro Alone Ex Rep Norwood Sees Negro Ballot Failure
Ex congressman Norwood argues in a dispatch interview that federal election laws will fail to govern Southern affairs. He urges leaving the Negro alone, claiming southern whites will manage governance and noting the ballot is a tired tool for African Americans. He cites ignorant voting and employer influence as factors, urging noninterference.
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Norwood
Congress
South
North
Georgia
Apprentices to Come Out Against Journeymen Demand
The Master Horse Shoers Association met last night and voted to resist journeymen union demands. No new work, tighten loose shoes, and use odd shoes to keep horses on streets. Two shops had granted demands but withdrew. About 100 men out, with J.A.O and M. Flannigan signing. Apprentices to strike today, shops to remain empty. National Union endorses the strike. blacksmiths nationwide told to stay away.
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Journeymen's Union
Beoker
J.A.0
M. Flannigan
National Union
Bes
Neff Granted New Trial In Murder Case
Nearby Towns dispatch reports James Neff, one of the quartet convicted in the murder of William McCausland, has been granted a new trial. The grounds include a juror’s pretrial statement that the accused were guilty and should hang. Nine jurors initially favored conviction, three favored acquittal, and the juror later swayed. A second trial likely in October.
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James Neff
William McCausland
Neff
Three New Castle youths charged in burglary ring
New Castle September 2. Benjamin Kis singer, Harry Millicent and George Ward three well known young men here were jailed on a charge of burglarizing William Weller's Shenangoee residence. The case will be heard by a jury this week. Detectives report strong evidence and believe the trio参与 in several other break ins in the area over the past year.
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Oo Ifam
New Castle
Benjamin Kissinger
Harry Millicent
George Ward
William Weller
Shenangoee
Corpse Found North Of Wooster In Thicket
A badly decomposed body of a man about 40 was found by hunters five miles north of Wooster. The corpse lay there for days, a pillow of clothing under the head, with possible death by poison or resting. Letters to Levi Vernett in Syracuse from East Aurora were found in a nearby valise.
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Wooster
Suicide attempt near Pittsboro resident in Wheeling
Early today Thomas Pearson formerly of Pittsboro tried to kill himself at his Wheeling home on Twenty third street. He was found on the floor with four deep gashes in his neck area, one cut extending ear to ear but not severing the jugular. He may recover.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Thomas Pearson
Pittsboro
Twenty-third Street
A Reduction of the Working Force
Johnstown dispatch reports another cut in state forces with over 100 men dismissed. Only about 200 men remain, and indications suggest further reductions may follow.
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Johnstows
Seey Eeons Ebeknnee Peeessseeesennee Chart
Seemingly garbled OCR notes reference Perey and chart. Readable fragment hints at a titled chart or feature with names. No clear events or facts to anchor a full summary but preserves the visible entities and period tone.
Gas pipe explosion near Pennavence stores disrupts lights
Incidents of a Day in Two Cities report a gas pipe burst in the cellar of Goldbeck's Grocery on Pennavence between Twenty eighth and Twenty ninth streets causing lights to go out in the square. Other items note post office updates, a pending embezzlement case against John Shaffer, a Diamond street widening meeting, infant body's inquest postponed, Emma McClure charged with cruelty to an adopted child, meat and milk inspection findings, a larceny hearing for Josefa Argyll, a death ruling for Charles Frank, Urbana alley damages claims, and Walter New run over by a wagon with injuries to his foot.
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Allegheny City Post Office
Federal
John Shaffer
Shaffer
Board of Viewers
Il Wi
Forty-third Street
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Womas
Emma McClure
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Troy Hill
Groner McCrrceman
Josefa Argyll
Deognty Beppe
Thomas Burns
Charles Frank
Chartiers Creek
Urbana Alley
WalTer New
Orus
Marriage Threat Case Spotlighted Before Alderman
Lee Lavender testifies against Andy Robinson in front of Alderman Warner accusing him of threatening to shoot to stop Lavender from admitting to Mary Jackly a white woman and his planned marriage last night at her home.
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Lee Lavender
Andy Robinson
Alderman Warner
Andy
Mary Jackly
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