Keokuk Convention Aims To Preserve River Navigation
The Keokuk convention on September 7 discusses unblocking Mississippi navigation by removing obstructions and ensuring bridges do not hinder trade. It argues river towns rely on river trade, not just railroads, and supports bridge building while protecting river interests and the steamboat trade. The piece defends railroad interests and criticizes hostile sentiment toward bridges, stressing navigation needs and western commerce.
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Keokuk
Mississippi
Democratic split across states mocks party unity
The piece contrasts Democratic platforms in Massachusetts Ohio Pennsylvania and California, arguing factions diverge on race suffrage taxes bonds tariff and Chinese immigration. It cites the Mobile Tribune and Chicago Times as showcasing the rift and questions the party's national unity and credibility.
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Massachusetts
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Nigeer
Ohio Democracy
United States
California
Chicago Times
Lobbying in Washington disputed by Judge Douglas kin
In the September Atlantic Parton questions lobbying claims and cites a letter from J M Cutts, brother in law of Judge Douglas, denying that corrupt management secured the Illinois Central Railroad land grant.
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Atlantic
Mr. Parton
Washington
J. M. Cutts
Douglas
IL Central
R. R. Grant
Canadian annexation questions stir dormant desires across regions
The piece surveys Canadian annexation as a near certainty for some Americans and Canadians, noting debt, political shifts, and dissatisfactions with the Dominion. It cites Gov. Young, reactions to Andrew Johnson’s Knoxville speech, and critiques a woman reformer, Miss Susan B. Anthony, advising prudence and restraint.
Equal Pay for Equal Work Advocated by Labor Congress
The National Labor Convention urged immediate organization of female labor and demand of equal pay for work equally done by women and men. It called for open access to all job avenues on the same terms, and equal opportunities and rights in every field of enterprise and labor.
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National Labor Convention
Labor Leagues
Congress
Isbor
Tennessee Republicans urge special legislature session on 15th Amendment
Horace Maynard John Trimble and other Tennessee Republicans press Gov Senter to convene a special meeting of the existing legislature to act on the 15th Amendment and publish a statement alleging fraud in the late election. They frame the move as a clear signal of Tennessee Unionist and Republican stance and prompt action by Gov Senter.
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Tennessee
Horace Maynard
John Trimble
Gov. Senter
Republican Party of
Minnesota Wheat Crop Seen Over Twenty Million Bushels
State statistician estimates Tres wheat crop exceed twenty million bushels, up about five million from last year. Average yield pegged at eighteen and a half bushels per acre with little quality change from prior crop. Minnesota now second in U S wheat production, Illinois remains first.
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Minnesota
Union
Illinois
Fenian Congress faces recurrent financial storm
The Fenian Congress at its last session grappled with a familiar financial question. Dormant sympathy is awakened, adventurers attach themselves, and hopeful appeals inflame credulous crowds, leading to impractical plans and inflated expectations. After a period of hype, the burst follows with questions about where the funds disappeared.
Beecher Gossip Denied by Catherine Beech er
Miss Catherine Beech er writes a lengthy letter denying circulating gossip about the Beecher family. She calls the stories about their conduct and Mrs Stowe’s cooking improbable and notes the chatter has become a nationwide conversational topic. She warns more letters may fuel further talk and laughter.
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Catherine Beecher
Beecher
Mrs. Stowe
Miss B
Southern cotton crop estimate and labor shift amid ruin debate
Southern papers put the current cotton crop at three million bales valuing at about 324 million dollars at 108 dollars per bale. The note adds that two hundred thousand more white men now work in Southern farms, arguing that black labor is no longer the sole profitable option.
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South
Frenzied Debate Over Emperor’s Health in France
In France the Emperor’s condition sparks broad political anxiety as parties debate the nation’s future. Reports say Prince Napoleon will deliver a democratic speech in the Senate within days. Plom Plom is noted for aiming at number one.
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France
Prince Napoleon
Will
Senate
Plom Plom
New York
Paris
Sinponte Fonb
Corsica
Napoleon Bonaparte
Banquet for Harvard and Oxford crews in London
The Harvard and Oxford rowing teams attended a grand banquet at the Crystal Palace in London yesterday. Distinguished national figures filled the gathering with speeches by Dickens, Thomas, Hughes and others.
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Harvard
Oxford
Crystal Palace
London
Dickens
Thomas
Hughes
Lothers
Italian desperado proposes assassination of Arthur in Canada
An Italian desperado is said to have made a proposition to the Fenian Congress to assassinate Arthur during his stay in Canada. The vile proposition was unanimously rejected. It would be a pity to seek vengeance on the young man baptized Arthur Patrick in honor of the Green Isle.
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Fenian Congress
Arthur
Canada
Arthur Patrick
Green Isle
Joseph Christian
Christian
Joseph Daul
Anthony Scheiner
Humboldt
Berlin
Oranignburgerstrasze
Roy Pool
Alexander Humboldt
Dickens
New Hampshire
Hampton Roads
Virginia
Washington
Potomac River
Colonel Scott
War Department
Peninsula
Scott
Stanton
Virgina
Mr. Stanton
White House
Mr. Lincoln
Solder
Abraham
Providence
Abraham Lincoln
President Lincoln
Stiinton
Coloné Scott
Navy Yard
Dea
New Hamshire
The Empress Eugenie and Corsica Visit Report
A collage of late 19th century items: Empress Eugenie’s travels to Corsica are noted, while reports confirm the capture of Hokkodaci by the Mikado. Wisconsin Republicans renominate Governor Fairchild, and unrest grows with revolts in a Turkish province. News of Humboldt festival prep in New York, African and Chinese matters, and Cuba show political tensions. A serious coal miners dispute looms in Pennsylvania as Scranton communities mobilize to preserve peace.
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Eugenie
Corsica
Hokkodaci
Wisconsin
Fairchild
New York
China
Isaac Jenkinson
Indiana
Glasgow
Haggerty
Cuba
Harvard
William of
Prussia
Southern Illinois Normal School
Carbondale
Philadelphia
Bierstadt
Yosemite Valley
Strokes
Tennessee
New York Tribune
London
Loring
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Napoleon
Paris
Don CaRnes
Spain
England
Quebec
MASSACRE OF MISSIONARIES REPORTED FROM TEHUANTEPEC
Massacres of Christian missionaries reported in Tehuantepec province, with Pekin government launching inquiries. Also murder of Patrick Conlin by his brother in law after recurring abuse allegations. A Phoenixville boiler explosion kills ten to twenty, injures many. Cape May fire destroys major hotels and Post Office. London banquet honors Harvard and Oxford crews. Cuban negotiations and US distillery oversight noted. Longfellow arrives in New York. temperance convention opens in Chicago.
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Hone Koxa
Ondon
Enty
Pekin
Murdeer
Curiaco
Patrick Conlin
Chicago Avenue
Michael Pendergast
Conlin
Pendergast
Phoenixville
Phenix Iron
Comany’s
Michael Sweeney
Illinois Central Railroad
Cape.may
Gate May
United States
McMackin
Philadelphia
Cape :May
Cayton
Cape May
City Surveyor’s Office
American’ Row
Firrs College
Huffnil’s ‘Drug Store
McMakins
New Atlantic Hotel
Decatur Street
Barrett’s Bowling Saloon
M Gann’s
Ocean Street
Jackson
Beautiful Binghamton noted as summer paradise and historic scenes
From an August report, a Quincyan observer extols Binghamton New York as the loveliest summer retreat with sweeping views from the Asylum hill, the new churches, the water works, and the Chenango and Susquehanna rivers. The piece blends nostalgia for local heritage with vivid landscape descriptions and notes the day’s social pride.
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Binghampton
Quincy
Far West
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Lake Champlain
White Mountains
Binghamton
Syracus
New York
Syracuse
Albany
Albany “& Susquehanna
Chenango
New York ‘State
Asylum
Susquehanna
Royal E. House
Fogo
Presbyterian Church
Episcopalians
Baptists
Court House
Orphan Asylum
Mississippi
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Turk’s Island
Isaac Jenk
Diagon
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Jewett
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Longfellow
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