Horse race tale from San Francisco Tribune correspondent
The Chicago Tribune dispatch recounts a horse race at Bay View park with a $1000 to $2000 bet scenario. It describes the handler Whipple entering, the cautious but dramatic pace, and attendants guiding the horse as the crowd watches the event unfold with varied odds and suspense.
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Chicago Tribune
Francisco
Bay” View Park
Aglia
Igor
Movary
Hint
Ancient mummies and relics on view amid grim exhibits
A heavy OCR fragment describes fetid rooms with glass cases full of portraits of viceroys and relics from 1780 to present. Dozens of skeletons sit in grim poses as observers inspect grim displays. Hoofland’s Vermin and German bitters are advertised amid macabre relics and morbid curios.
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Moricy
Otter at Crystal Lake Delights Local Residents
The Detroit Post reports a young otter from Crystal Lake in Gratiot County kept as a pet after its mother was killed by Tadiang. Bought for one dollar, the animal now two feet long behaves playfully, follows its owner to the river, eats bread milk meat and fish, and shows affectionate, childlike reactions.
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Detroit Post
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Crystal Lake
Gratiot County
Tadiang
Justin Stewart
Smith
War Department General Order on Southern Militia Disbandment
From Washington Aug 24 186?, the War Department issues a general order with an extract from the Appropriation bill of the last Congress. It declares all militia forces in Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi and Texas disbanded immediately and bans reorganization arming or service until Congress authorizes. It explains Secretary Schofield refused arms to Southern militia per Governor requests and aims to inform army officers in the South.
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War Department
Virginia
North Carolina
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Georgia
Florida
Alabem
Mississippi
Texas
Congress
Schofield
Paraguay War Tactics Reported as Peace Effort Advances
Aug 24 report from It is understood Gen McMahon is instructed to push peace between Paraguay and the Allies. The Paraguayan attack on the ironclads at Humaita lasted eight hours with losses. Lopez reportedly fortified the fortress as provisions were thrown in and two Paraguayan canoes boarded the ships.
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Health and vitality remedies advertised in dubious patent
A damaged text fragment promotes tonics and bitters claimed to restore health and happiness, promising cures for weaknesses in children and adults. The ad touts longstanding proprietor authority and urges belief in miracle formulas amid sensational, unverified claims.
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