President appoints Savannah postmaster amid slavery links
The President names James Simms of Savannah as postmaster while noting his brother’s recalled slavery case in Boston. Gen John Ely, newly sworn US Marshal in Philadelphia, dies suddenly. E M Gregory named to the vacancy. Four women to be hired at 12 00 salary to screen arrivals in New York and already 700+ applications. Wisconsin judicial vote canvass reports 100 945 Republican for Justice and 6 425 for deputy.
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James Simms
Savannah
Simms
Boston
John Ely
United States
Philadelphia
E. M. “Gregory
New York
Judicial Vote
Wisconsin
FRAUDS ON THE REVENUE AND CRIME NOTES
Movements in New York and St Louis report seizures of coffee pepper sugar and ore by U S revenue officers for alleged nonpayment of duties. An ensuing double homicide in New York ends with a suspect at large after a stabbing that killed two men in a boarding house fronting Wallace street. Additional notes mention embezzlement charges against Leopold Hatterman, clerk of Mur oak Dixon, and a broader warning of contraband sugar and ore seizures this week.
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St. Louis
New York
Me McNeery
Peter Rilenger
Wallace -Street
Lewis Bast
Benger
McNeery
Louis
Sessel
Cuba and Cuba politics dominate mid 1800s dispatches
A jumble of brief items reports on Cuba insurgent news, potential annexation talks with San Domingo, and U S policy moves. It notes Cuban army estimates, possible US recognition of belligerent status, and arms movements affecting New Orleans and Jersey piers. The piece also covers tariff rulings, a New York divorce case, and personnel shifts in government offices.
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Cuba
Revolutionarys Army of
Washington
United States
Forged Haitian notes linked to naval officers under scrutiny
A court case in New York City considers allegations that forged Haiti related banknotes involved a admiral and two officers. The judge released the prisoners after initial hearings and a printed statement detailing the forged notes was presented, as the Navy contemplates steps in Spanish waters.
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York
Star
Haytien
Alfon
H.jones
Haytier
Ebianstl Gruisers
Pacific Railroad Completion Celebrated Across West
May 10 reports mark the Pacific Railroad completion at Promontory Summit Utah as the last spike is driven and celebrations erupt in Chicago and other cities. Telegraph and press indicate labor troubles near Piedmont resolved and crowds partying in Times Hall.
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Utah
Missouri River
Sacramento
Chicago
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St. ‘Louis
Omiaha Disarches
Echo City
Piedmont
Wheaton
71St
Omaha
Pacific
Chi Guicace
Pelle
Emperor
Chin “Ayasn
Japan
Escape of Captured Indians and Attacks Reported
A May 10 dispatch from Louisiana cites Camp Washita letters stating twenty lodges of Cheyenne under Litté Robe surrendered near Staked Plains. About 600 warriors have fled north to join Bulk on the Kansas border, threatening hostilities along Solomon and Saline creeks. A party escorting Vincent Colier was attacked on Washita River, held for two days before escaping under cover at night.
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Kansas
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Saline
Arkansas
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Nell
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Chief Justice Reverses Underwood Decision in Murder Case
May 10. In Wheeling Alexandria, Chief Justice outlines reversal of Underwood’s district court sentence for a Black man condemned for shooting a man. The opinion aligns with state court precedent, cites Governor’s actions, and discusses implications for state government limits and public confidence.
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State Court
Sheffe
Abe
Wheeling
Alexandria
Woman falls with baby. infant killed in Muscatine
CSP Muscatine Iowa May 10 report a woman from South Muscatine fell down stairs with a baby in her arms the infant was killed while the woman may recover. burglary Daverort Iowa May 10 a man John John robbed by burglars at his house Saturday night of a small amount of money. levee services started at Iowa College with Dr Magown presiding steamship Antelope carried fifty thousand pounds of cannon powder to an island. four miles of track remain to complete the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line toward Council Bluffs trains to run by early June. confidence game John Brownen lost 6270 to two men on Trempealeau via the Tom Jasper. new bridge Gen Rodman invites council to inspect right of way for a street to the new railroad bridge. Muscatine May 10 large crowd at telegraph office for last spike of Pacific Railroad. G A R national encampment Cincinnati May 10 many officers plan to attend Gen John A Logan to speak at reception Spencer House banquet Thursday night a steamboat excursion to North Bend Har rrison’s tomb Friday headquarters at Spencer House
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Iowa
Magown
Iowa. College
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Tom Jasper
Trempelea
Gen. Rodman
Muscatine
Pacific Railroad
Cincinnati
Grand Army of the Republic
John A. Logan
Spencer House
North Bend
Harrison
New Minister to Mexico To Depart for Posting
Havre Tas May 10 Mr Nelson of this city Minister to Mexico has received final instructions from the State Department and will leave in about ten days. James St Witte Beate of Illinois accompanies him as Secretary of Legation.
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Havre
Tas
Nelson
Mexico
James
St. Witte Beate
Illinois
Legation
Turf Meet Opens At Louisville Races May 10
The Louisville racing meeting under the Brood Horse Association began with calm clear weather over a Greenland course. The track was well kept after a period of neglect, facilitating a smooth start to events.
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Louisville
Greenland
Brood Horse Association
Death by hydrophobia shocks Covington crowd
A 14 year old German immigrant died yesterday in Covington from hydrophobia, traced to a March 17 bite. News of the death caused great excitement in Covington. A tow boat named Eagle sank lifew? with three aboard after capsizing near Stas Island on the Mississippi River. Fishermen, deckhands, and rafters were among those missing or injured as the vessel went up river, with scant details available on survivors.
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Sir Louis
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Stas
Missiee
Tsrail
Henry
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New York and Chicago Market News May 10
Market summaries from New York and Chicago show mixed activity. Hogs steady to higher with scarce supply and demand firm. flour weak with concessions asked. grains volatile with No. 2 spring wheat around 1.70 to 1.75. oats steady. rye quiet. whiskey firm. in Chicago lower grain and flour prices, with spring wheats weaker and oats firm.
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