Turmoil Amid Global Conflicts And Domestic Warnings
Reports recount a Lynn Massachusetts fire causing an estimated $300000 loss. South American dispatches claim Allied land and sea defeats before Villeta. Cabled notes indicate Russia seeks U.S. participation in Turco Greek negotiations. Warnings of market crashes rise as Turkey refuses concessions and Greece gains influence. Argentine President Sarmiento may invite Gen McMahon to mediate Paraguay and Allies. Colfax with Bowles travels. monument revival efforts stumble. London Times backs Johnson in Alabama talks, but public sentiment favors his recall amid Grant era.
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London Times
Gen. Grant
Reyerdy Johnson
England
Alabama
Lord Stanley
Times
Mr. Johnson
Iron for Peoria to Jacksonville railroad reaches Peoria
About 100 tons of iron for the ex tension of the Peoria Pekin and Jacksonville railroad from Virginia to Jacksonville has reached Peoria and Pekin. An incendiary attempt to fire McConnell's mill at Beardstown Monday night last week was quickly discovered and halted. Philip Owens street commissioner of Carlinville was convicted of manslaughter for killing Thos Welch in May after a six day trial, with one year imprisonment. a motion for a new trial was made.
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Peoria, Pekin and Jacksonville
Virginia
Jacksonville
Peoria and
Pekin
McConnell
Beardstown
Philip Owens
Carlinville
Thos. Welch
Europe News and Garibaldi Manifesto From Rome
Spanis h refusal to discuss Cuba sale to the United States is reported with troops sailing to Cuba. Garibaldi issues a manifesto urging Spain to proclaim a Republic in Rome while Longfellow declines a Rome dinner. Burlingame mission opens in London with debate on warships in Chinese waters and protection rules.
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Spain
Cuba
Garibaldi
Longfellow
Rome
Maprio
United States
London
Crete
Egypt
Lord Clarendon
England
Turkey
Napoleon
Emperor
Austria
Prussia
Russia
Burlingame
Pekin
Argentine leader seeks U S mediation in Paraguay dispute
SOUTH AMERICA. The American Minister to be Asked to Mediate between Paraguay and the London. Dec. 27. It is said that President Sarmiento of the Argentine Republic has engaged Gen. McMahon, the American Minister to Paraguay, for an attempt to mediate with Don Pedro. The Brazilian Emperor has threatened to withdraw the Brazilian envoy from the Argentine Republic.
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Sarmiento
McMahon
Paraguay
London
Pedro
Destructive Lynn Fire Tops Movement of Express Firms
From New York reports the era’s express company realignment aims to unite Central and Erie into a cross country alliance. A Springfield memo notes leaders of the American Express and Thompson’s Express drive a broad network to extend services through New England and the western territories.
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New York Central
Bt Pant
Pitwburg
Toledo
Sand
St. Panl
Wayne_._ lI
Iit N.Y. Central
B. I
Erie
Wabash
Peruvian Monitors Unfit for Sea. Repair Plans Ahead
New Orleans reports the Peruvian monitors are unfit for sea after inspection and will sail next week to Pensacola for repairs. If the report is true, the Peruvian Government has been swindled. a delay may occur before departure. Inspector General Ayres heads to Arkansas disturbed areas to assess conditions. Memphis dispatch notes Gen. Babcock and Gen. Porter return, not authorized to probe militia outrages as withdrawals and local volunteer company formation are planned.
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New Orleans
Pensacola
Ayres
Rousseau
Arkansas
Memphis
Little Rock
Babcock
Porter
Grant
Lewisburg
Rich mines found as rains sweep state
Heavy rains blanket the state for three days. The first and second mates of the ship Santee were sentenced to the Penitentiary for inhuman treatment of two apprentice boys during the voyage from New York. A new rich strike in the white pine district is reported with ore valued at about fifteen hundred dollars, rivaling the famed Eberhardt mine.
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San Francisco
Santee
New York
White Pine
Allies Hit Villeta In Paraguay Battle Report
Paris dispatch reports December 25 that Allied forces attacked Villeta in force and were driven back with about fifteen hundred Allied wounded. A later Rio Janeiro message notes Brazilian on sales attacked the place after the setback, signaling ongoing engagement in the region.
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Paris
Rio Janeiro
Villeta
Destructive Lynn Fire Leaves Block and Hall
Fire at Lyceum Hall in Lynn Massachusetts early today destroys the Lyceum Hall building and damages adjacent blocks including Frazier’s block and Robinson’s block. The Post Office and bank interiors suffer losses while many tenants and workers, including Lynn Light Infantry and shoe firms, are displaced. Losses measured in hundreds of thousands with widespread unemployment expected.
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Boston
Lyceum Hall
Lynn
Mass
Accoutta
Lynx
We First Central National Bank
Patridge
Pearly B. Mansfield
Johnson
Frazier’s
Lynn Light Infantry
Sagamore Temple of Honor
Lynnwood Lodge of Good Templars
Boston Theatre Company
Wells
Ater
Frazier
Mr. Frazier
Robinson’s
Wm. H. Gale
Sanderson & Bro
George Bredees & Co
Dover Bros
Central Bank
New Yor
Waterhouse Cassimere
Warwick
R. I
Lawrence
Kansas
G. W. Dietzler
New York
Erie Road
Lackawanna
Philadelphia
John McDonald
Brayman &Co
North Front Street
Sapper’s Bridge
Curiaco
Ody
Ainsworth
Duke Montpensier Embraces Liberalism Amid Succession Talk
The Duke Montpensier issues a manifesto declaring liberal views as discussions of succession continue. Reports from Athens note Turkish ships near Cerigo to hinder Greek Crete sailing. Vienna dispatches claim Western powers may back Austria in the proposed conference, with recall of ambassadors being discussed. Reverdy Johnson welcomes settlers proposing a Nebraska colony. Greek government petitioned by a Committee of Action on December 22.
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Duke de Montier
United States
London Times
Alabama
Maprio
Duke Montpensier
Iuperial
the Montpensier
London
Athens
Cerigo
Crete
Manno
Gaulois
Russia
Turkey
Greece
Loxbox
Reverdy Johnson
Nebraska
Mr. Johnson
Pars
Vienna
Constantinople
Naples
Fur- Rey
Sr Simeo
Austria
Porte
Committee of Action
West Indies Mexico reports on Cuban revolution and regional events
Havana reports on revolutions successes and sieges in Hayti with Salnave’s navy nearby. Mexico details rail work at Vera Cruz and petitions to abolish death penalty. Congress approves free mineral exports and considers mining, oil, and a new state division. Mejia found guilty. Romero’s outcome undecided. amnesty debated.
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Haytian
Havana
Hayti
Sacnel
Salnave
Venenzela
Domingo and
Monagos
Ruperto Monagos
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Congress
Quataca
Pacific Ocean
Oaxaca
New Leon
Hedalgon
Oran
Mejia
Romero
Vice President Elect Colfax Arrives in Springfield
Vice President elect Colfax arrived last evening and is guest of Sam Bowles editor of the Republican. He will hold a reception tonight at the Springfield Club Rooms New York Dec 25. George Francis Train arrived today.
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Colfax
Springfield
Mass
Sam’l Bowles
Repubcan
Springfield Club Rooms
New York
George Francis
Murder and arson kill three in Augusta area
Gabriel Martino and two maiden sisters in Columbia County were murdered and robbed in a Thursday night fire. Suspicion targets local Black residents. Also reports from Washington and Chicago detail political and personal deaths including Mrs Augustus Dickens and Robt N Rice from morphine overdoses.
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Augusta
Gabriel Martino
Columbia County
More Cabinet Speculations and Grant on Indian Question
Washington reports intense speculation on Gen. Grant's cabinet. His key remark favors honesty and economy, with emphasis on appointing a strong head for the Indian Bureau to uproot corruption. Also notes Georgia Conservatives preparing evidence to influence Reconstruction debates and Senate committees.
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Gen. Grant
League Island
Washington Monument
Chicago
the Tribune
Washington
Interior Department
Indian Bureau
Treasury Department
Georgia
Reconstruction Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee
Edmonds
Secretary of the Navy
Philadelphia
Washington National Monument Society
United States
Andrew Johnson
J. Bowers
Ulysses S. Grant
W. W. Corcoran
J. B. H. Smith
John Carroll
State Department
Reverdy Johnson
Rosecrans Entertained by Juarez in Mexico Report
Havana dispatch notes Gen. Rosecrans as United States Minister to Mexico being received by Juarez on the 10th. Talks on Tehuantepec route concession ongoing. Treasury recently made punctual payments. Cuban revolutionary meetings held. Gen. Escobedo active in Tamaulipas. Vargas offered surrender but terms refused. War minister initiates a consecration plan. Capt. Wright of Upper Alton a candidate for assistant in the tower house of the Legislature. Joe Wright and others linger at Libby prison.
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Rosecrans
Tamaulipas
Havana
United States
México
Juarez
Tehuantepec
Escobedo
Varagas
W. R. Wright
Upper Alton
Tower House
Joe Wright
Sr Aero Teers
Doer
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Mar
Pizee
South America
CABLE
Bowles
Pacific
Washington National Monument
George Washington
Illinois
Europe
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Nevada
Springfield, Mass
America
The
Erie and Central B
the Sun
St. Louis
Vanderbilt
New York Central Scrip
Jno. I. Hoffman
Congressional Committee On
Herald
Indian Department
McKinzie Street
Newark
Treasury
Republican
Kings of Express
American Express
R. L. Johnson
Albany
W. N. Melcher
Col. J. M. Thompson
Thompson’s Express
New England
West
American Merchants’ Union Express Company
Pacific Coast
Rissia
Bismarck
France
Loxpon
Dee
Sahie
Bbareon
Gene Dee
Heralg
Thé
Arpes
Dilies
Yangzhow
China
Nes
Seward
Lonbon
West Indies
Brickley
van Wyck
New Mexico
Seviro Baco
R.M. Stephens
CuicaGo
Augustus Dickens
Charles Dickens
Robt. N. Rice
Richmond
Lathrop, Luddington & Co
Lawrence Slade & Co
New York Stock and Money Market
Farrenan Sgoces
Quincy Whig
Barney
Hogan
Lathrop, Ludington & Co
Broadway
Turnbull, Slade & Co
Léca
St. Louis Market
Minnesota
Yac
Earket
Tél
Western
ToLepo
Michigan
Milwaukee
Amnmwauxkss
Choice
Wisconsin
Iowa
Pew
Louis
Gattle
Odlelge
Gross
Angusta
Hancock County
Ill
Amos Warstan
Jon W. T. Veach
Luticla C. Ramey
Nellie Dean
Kelley
Attow
Humlingz
Quincy Cider and Vinegar Works
Chestnut Street
Bet
Ms Direct
Missouri
Cc. H. Murray
St. Lou's
Amphion
H. A. Clarke
J. EB. Gould
Opera Chorus
C. Comploete
Oliver Diteon & CO
Charles H. Ditson
Model Parlor Magazine
Bartram & Fanton
L. P. Wheheelehr
Joseph
Merino Underwear
J. Parkhurst & Co.’s
Maine St
E. Durant
John © Kull
Durant & Kull
Are
Dan Shelbys
Everrbody
Dan Shelby
John
J. S. Rosenthal & CO
Opera House
Quincy, Dlinois
Gorham
Rogers, Smith & Co
J. W. ‘Brown
East Side Public Square
L. P. Wheeler
Maine
Fifth
Mages
Flachs & CO
Messrs. Miller, Baker
Hemp
G. Miller
Idgets
Holiday Presents
H. Ridder & Co.’S
Hampshire St
N. Side Square
H. Boot
Durant
Costum
Taylor & CO
Gurea
Glibden & House
Propr's
Lock Box T7
Springheld, Mle
Quit Quick
Quincy, el
EF. EK. Doyen
Washington Park
Geo. Williamson
Commission
Merchant
Hampshire Street
Quincy, Illino
L. Ayers
zLibersa
Marquette Lodge
Fane A
Liberty Tobacco Works
Binkert Bros
Ware
Mancfotners
An' Eptls
Aly
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