Greece and Turkey quarrel risks Europe war
A long excerpt discusses the Greece Turkey quarrel, noting rising tensions as Greece supports Crete against Turkish rule. It details ultimatums from the Sultan backed by Great Powers, Greece's challenging odds, and Russia's historical interest in Turkish lands, with fear of a new eastern crisis and wider conflict.
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TUBCO
Greece
Turkey
Thezsworld
Europe
England
France
Russia
Pericles
Alcibiades
Demosthenes
Athens
Parkish
Syra
Illinois
Asia
Nori
Crimea
Silver Vein Found in Joliet Artesian Well Ground
Joliet dispatch reports silver mineral found in limestone while drilling a penitentiary artesian well. At 40 feet a white marble bed was reached and a vein of silver was struck. Drill dust analyzed by Professor Blaney and chemists confirms silver presence though extent requires deeper digging. The finding challenges existing Illinois geology beliefs.
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Joliet
Blaney
Ilinois
Transfer of Indian Bureau to War Department debated
A House bill transferring the Indian Bureau to the War Department gains support from leading Army officers including Grant Sherman and Sheridan. The Senate fight is uncertain due to the so-called Indian Ring. A Baltimore style repudiation rebuke by Mr. Broomall passes 154 to 6. The Chicago Tribune discusses the Supreme Court potential rulings on the Legal Tender law.
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Indian Bureau
War Department
Army
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Sherman
Sheridan
Senate
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Broomall
Pennsylvania
Afr. Johnson
THE
Chicago Tribune
New York Tribune
Supreme Court
Arkansas Disturbance Denial From Loyal Press
A northern paper criticizes rebel Memphis reporting on Arkansas militia outrages as fabrications. It defends Gov. Clayton and Arkansas officials for upholding law and orders while condemning Ku Klux activity. It notes Congress’ minimal backing for President Johnson's repudiation doctrines, with six in the House and few in the Senate supporting him.
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Chicago
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New York Democrat
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Washington
Mr. Johnson
Grand Army of the Republic reunion in Chicago celebrates Civil War heroism
The Chicago gathering brings Grant Sherman Thomas and other Union veterans together at the Crosby Opera House. Sherman delivers welcome, speeches honor Army of the Cumberland Tennessee Ohio and Georgia, and officers are elected. Banquet decorations honor Civil War leaders with gaslight stars, symbolic pyramids, and a towering display.
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Sherman
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J.D. Cox
Army of Georgia
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Army of the Cumberland
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Shernman
Missouri
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Lincoln
Ummer
Merrimac
Monitor
Newport News
Candy Fort
J. D. Morgan
Governor Oglesby Featured In Memoir Excerpt
Olive Logan recounts four months on the western tour visiting Springfield and the Le Land Hotel. She praises Governor Oglesby as a rugged, self-made Illinois leader, noting his Decatur upbringing, war service, and rise to statewide esteem. The piece lauds Democratic resilience and honors humble origins.
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Springfield
Leland Hotel
Oglesby
Illinois
Oliver
Opes
Wileee - Decatur
Missouri Valley railroad work to reach Kansas City by January 10
A busy rail line update notes the Missouri Valley railroad expected to reach Kansas City by January 10 with a larger force on the Kansas City bridge. Shandleys of Canada secure the Hoosac tunnel contract with 3,500,000 in security. Peoria and Rock Island grading from Cambridge to Rock Island set for completion by October 1. American Central Railway work from river to bluff, piling for Edwards River bridge. War memories recalled of Hannibal and St. Joseph line.
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Kansas City
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Shandleys
Canada
Hoosac
Massachusetts
Peoria Transcript
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Ferald
American Central Railway
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Munroe
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Tazewell County
Ulinois
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Washington
Indianapolis and St. Louis Railroad
St. Louis
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Indianapolis
George A. Cas3
Pittsburgh
Stillman Hill
Cleveland
L. M. Hubb
Prine Hogland
Fort Wayne
Thomas D. Messler
Edward King
Jestus L. Cozad
Klan violence in Bibb county Mississippi event report
The piece describes three white men linked to the Ku Klux Klan allegedly visiting a Black man’s home at night near Point and forcing a pistol confrontation. The victim was struck, rendered senseless, and later identified assailants who fled the area. A Black boy escaped and raised the alarm. The wounded man revived enough to implicate the attackers.
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