Fragments from a Metropolitan Advertisement Page
Public notices and letters page items discuss subscription rates and formats for weekly editions, with notices about authentication for submissions and the claim that anonymous communications cannot be accepted. International political rumors from Washington concern the Supreme Court and Cuba purchase talks. Dropped news about trainer released from durance vile and Spain situation. Local talk notes the impact of the Quincy Railroad Bridge on Mississippi steamboat navigation amid winter ice.
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Quincy
St. Louis
Mississippi
Cairo
Rumors and Notes From A Wide World Headlines
Isabella plans a convent at Biarritz and the Siamese king once a monk. Jesse R Grant raised by Gov Tod’s mother. Fremont allies push Dix as France minister. The New York Herald mocks Tilton and Phillips. Edmonia Lewis tops a Prussian order for Clio statue. Grant may name Dans collector if he accepts. Windsor invitation for a diplomatic wedding in Washington next month.
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Isabella
Spain
Biarritz
Siam
Jesse R. Grant
Gov. Tod
Ohio
Gen. Fremont
Ten. Dix
France
New York Herald
Theodore Tilton
Wendell Phillips
Edmonia Lewis
Rome
Prince George
Prussia
Clio
Gen. Grant
Charles A. Dans
New York
G. W. Childs
Philadelphia Ledger
Walter
The
Times
London
Windsor
Washington
Legation
Ice encases rivers as coldest Decade hits ports
Reports from New York Mo St Louis and other cities describe record cold with temperatures down to 14 degrees below zero. Ice blocks Mississippi and Illinois rivers threaten high water gorges while St Louis notes embargos on steamers. A new ice-breaker Vinidicator tested keeps harbor open for ferry and rail connections, promising swift winter transit.
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New York
KaAsax City
Isio
Hannibal and St. Joseph
St. Louis
Ilinois
Missouri
St. Charles
Mississippi
Quincy Bridge
Ram ‘Vindicator
Illinois
Cadiz Port Blockade Hints Spanish Revolt News
Europe dispatch reports Cadiz port blockaded as government delays assault on revolt in Cadiz and seeks surrender of Gen. Roda. Arragon Carlist preparations and Barcelona Republican fears loom. foreign envoys notified of blockade amid tense unrest.
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Cadiz
Arragon
Barcelona
Maprio
Roda
Seathle
Republican Party
Bobti Placas
Rumored Negotiations for the Purchase of Uubs
In a tumultuous European and American backdrop, reports cite alleged talks over acquiring Uubs while a late steamboat disaster prompts legislative review. Col Wynkoop’s Indian Affairs stance draws attention alongside a deadly mob incident and a burned steamer near New Orleans. Firemen injured. The New Captain-General can issue a general amnesty. Later Europe notes insurrections and Cadiz tensions. Geo. Francis Train released.
Regulator Jail Mob Murders and Clashes Recap
Murders and a jail riot unfold as a mob from Seymour Indiana seizes keys at New Albany jail. Frank Reno and William Reno are hanged, Simeon Reno suspended, Charles Anderson hanged. Sheriff Fullerton wounded as guards resist. escape attempt ends with train departure carrying mob and jailed suspects. Local reports describe injuries, pursuit, and ongoing unrest.
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Loversvillle
New Albany
Luther Whitten
Whitten
Fullerton
Mr. Fullerton
Thomas Mathews
Frank
William Reno
Simeon Reno
Charles Anderson
Clark
Geo. Fille
Seymour
Ind
Frank Reno
United States
Canada
The Grand ara Siburnton and the New York Frauds
The article reports on Reconstruction in Congress focusing on Georgia, Virginia, Mississippi, and Texas. It notes Mississippi’s quest for representation, a memorial by the Union League Club on election frauds, and calls for a special investigative committee. It also mentions a New York maritime intelligence summary and early December news from South America including Panama smallpox, unrest in Bogota, and Peru's political tensions.
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Washingtton
Committee On Reconstruction
Georgia
Virginia
Mississippi
Texas
Gillem
Congress
Union League Club
Morgan
Senate
John H. White
New York
Negotiations Reported to Buy Cuba in Semi Official Circles
Washington dispatches say Gen Cushing empowered to negotiate purchase of Cuba from new Spanish government. Treasury orders strict inquiry into Ohio river disaster causes. McCulloch urges repeal of petroleum carriage laws on passenger steamers. Most congressmen to go home for holidays. Death of Thaddeus Stephens to be announced in the House.
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Cauba
Ohio
New York
Washington
Cushing
Cuba
Secretary of the Treasury
Ohio River
McCulloch
House
Congress
Thaddeus Stephens
Indian War Figures Murphy Wyncoop on Sheridan Victory
New York dispatch reports Superintendents Murphy and Wyncoop stating Black kettle and his band were friendly to the United States and en route to Fort Kearney annuities. Wyncoop resigns as Cheyenne and Arapahoe agent, cites Chivington massacre and Washita campaign, to Fort Cobb. urges duty and refuses to aid further killings. He leaves for Washington. Black kettle’s band accused of massacre context, Crowding lessons from the era.
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Murphy
Wyncoop
Sheridan
New York
Blackkettle
Custar
United States
Fort Kearney
Leavenworth
Commercial
Arapahoe
Sand Creek
Chivington
Hancock
Fort Cobb
Washita River
Col.Wyncoop
Washington
Geni
Gustav’s
Black Kettle
Great Erie Vanderbilt Broad Gauge Rail Link to Chicago
A suit to recover four and a half million dollars against Vanderbilt is filed. Reports say Washburne may join Grant, with substantial negotiations between EndRailroad and Atlantic and Great Western to build a common broad gauge line to Chicago. Arrangements are said to align with Western roads to connect the new gauge network across the Midwest.
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Erie-Vanderbilt
Chi
New York
Vanderbilt
Washburne
Grant
Ocnon
Marshall Qrobertse
EndRailroad
Atlantic and Greatera Railroad
Chicago
Ofbeesiea Gear Co
Wenitd Igmes Wciedcel Sas GtUs
Fires at Kansas City and St. Louis destroy factories
Dec 12 reports two fires in Missouri. Oc tingen & Co mattress works in Kansas City burned for an estimated $20,000. L F Green & Co clothing and shoe house in St Louis lost stock valued at $40,000 to $50,000, fully insured. In New Orleans the steamship Crescent caught fire at the wharf and was destroyed, killing one fireman and injuring others as an explosion occurred in the hold.
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Kansas City
St. Louis
New Orleans
Octingen & Co
L. F.green & Cor
North Main Street
New.orleans
Crescent
Galveston
Judge Andere Richmond Disqualifies Case on Abemswrit
In a state court, Judge Andere Richmond sustains a plea in a probate arson case, disqualifying an officer tried during the war and freeing a custodian from duties. The ruling cites Fourteenth Amendment grounds and vitiates the proceedings, with 159 commissions remaining under the adoption.
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Andere Richmond
County Court
Hebben Eld
Underwood
Custadys
West region rail blockade and winter line plan
The report from San Francisco on December 12 notes Union Pacific Railroad blockaded by snow since December 4, with no westbound arrivals to Cheyenne. Central Pacific President in Salt Lake says a winter connection via the Smoky Hill route is the only practicable path, despite the long uphill UP segment.
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Ho- Central
Pacife
Smoky Hill
Grand Army Reunion Opens in Chicago Across Cities
Chicago hosts a grand reunion of the Cumberland, Ohio, Tennessee and Georgia armies on December 15 and 16. Generals Grant and Sherman expected among about 1500 to 2000 officers. Major General George H. Thomas to preside at the opening assembly. Headquarters set at Tremont, Sherman, Briggs, and music halls with elaborate decor. Delegations from Ohio, Kentucky, and other states joining pre reunion travels to Chicago.
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Chicago
Cumberland
Ohio
Tennesse
Georgia
Grant
Sherman
Epeshy
Pweningy
Geo
H-Thomas
Hamilton
Dayton
Pittsburg
Dentand
Parker
Col. Leatz
Thomas
Schofield
McDowell
Logan
Terry
Stoneman
Barryiattranit
Ingalls
Kelte
Hough
Campbell
Treat
Fire destroys multiple factories and inflicts heavy loss
In Peoria a blaze last night wiped out wooden ware and sash and blind works at two corners on Maine and Mission streets, losses about 50000. The Perry Frazer Co. millinery store on Sout Adams street burned, with boarding house residents losing valuables. The Toledo, Peoria and Wabash Railway offices were damaged. the Treasurer Theodore Higbee fell from a window and broke his leg and skull. The Democrat office was drenched but to be back soon. Total loss around 55000, mostly insured. Louis saddle and harness shop Ira Stansberry & Co. on North Main street sustained 5000 to 10000 in fire damage, fully insured.
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San Francisco
Elam and Howe
Maine
Mission Streets
Peoria
Mntilinery
Perry Frazer & Co
Toledo, Peoria and
Wabash Railway
Theodore Higbee
Democrat
Warner
Frazer & Co
Louis
Ira Stansberry &Co
North Main Street
Mysterious Murder Trial and Klan Threats Reach Maryland
The report details an escape from Independence Missouri jail by sawing through the roof. indictments include murder and counterfeiting. It notes fears of an Irish laborer Ku Klux Klan cell, threats to citizens, and a $10,000 governor’s reward effort. Boston reports Andrews sentenced to twenty years for Hermes murder after solitary confinement.
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Allegheny Coal Company
Douglass Love
Gov
Swan
Boston
Andrews
Hermes
Peruvians in Mississippi mutiny over flag change
Report from New Orleans on December 12 describes a clash between officers and crews of a recently outfitted Peruvian fleet. Crews, brought from New York with advance pay and pledge to serve under the US flag for a year, mutinied when Peruvian ensigns were raised. They refused to sail and cut communication with shore, prompting police and authorities to intervene.
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New Oarveine
Mississippi
New York
United States
New Orleans
Smallpox Fears Rise in San Francisco and Coast
San Francisco reports 120 new smallpox cases since December 1 and 1,200 cases with 398 deaths in six months. A citizens’ meeting urged stringent measures to curb the outbreak as the disease remains active across the state. A separate item notes a tin merchant’s bar weighing eighty pounds and a voyage record near Acapulco with tidal wave reports.
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San Francisco
Mat
Wagington
Coast Survey
W. Marcy
Farralones Islands
Isaac Jane
Townsend
Acapulco
Ore Diego
County
Caliloeniay
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Supreme Court
Gen. Cushing
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Gadiz
Madrid
United States Senate
Johnson
Message
Europe
Uubs
Col. Wynkoop
Diana
Ofpe
Haveung
Geo. Francis Train
Eyrope
Neer
Ean Bobber
Raleigh
Annamed Jones
James
Vine Aoe
Newhbarn
New Aulbanry
Gyedn
Jeffersonille
Conti
Charles
Bile
Simpson
Anderson
Meneieheearessee-Amrentee
LonDox
Bombard- Peteae Ea Iid
Pal
Athens
Pices Aere
Train
Marquis of
Havana
Diario
Valmazeda
Puerto,Principe
Nuevatas
Cespeder
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Spains
Dulce
Cortés
Central
America
Viel
Po Hs
Chigagg
Siburnton
California
Ras Klux Klan
Maryland
Central and South
American News
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Weit &L
Statesx
Henry
Aspinwall
Panama
Ore
Felix Belley
Aimertca
Vleft
Bogota
Paleo Econy
Valparaiso
Callao
Aregui
Peru
Batts
Lima
Ypege
Sten
TSS
Ana Zai Meee
isttRsis
Sdovinsat
U.S
York Ronda
Dail
Aronpine
Western
St. Peal
Donna
Quincy Whig
Tard
Dresand Hogs
New
York Market
New Four
Dec
Niger
Michigan
Weatero
St. Louis Market
Loum
Dee
Sic
Crcade
Dull
Miwaukee
Mawanxs
New Dc
Eghithey
Revie
Bois
LB Wheeler
Sapsbtregto
Eeleck
Pieter
Messee
Duckworth. It Rugare
Saabopeorets
Woodrai’s
Bask
Semreer & Brink
Fender
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ILA
D-218
Pacific Coast
San France
NEW Advertishmerts
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Eed
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Trem
New York City
Opera “House Emporium
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Woodruff & Pfeiffer
Danto
New ‘York
BRINK
Deel
Joseph & Nelke
Pulte Square
Empire Line
Het
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Barisess Posmay
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