Velocipedes Gain Fame and French Trials Across Europe
The article notes velocipedes becoming fashionable in Paris and discusses their practicality, cost comparison with horses, and health benefits. It details French experiments showing speeds of twelve to thirteen miles per hour and long distances, including a 123 mile feat, plus rider techniques on inclines and dismounts. It also reports on a military engagement involving General Custer and the destruction of a Cheyenne village with many casualties and captured stores.
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J. T
Fong
Enerdl - Custer
Ciyith
Seventh United States Cavalry
Woachita River
Cunter
Black Kettle
Aupplica i
George
H. Elliott
Louis M. Hamilton
Albert Barnitz
Seventh Cavalry
T. W. Custer
J. M. Marsh
Benton
Reunion of western army officers set for Chicago
General Senprini announces a reunion of western army officers to be held in Chicago on the 16th of the present month. The private soldiers who bore muskets and fought the battles are not invited. Aristocracy advances under military government as the empire contends with demoralization in colonies.
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Senprini
Chicago
Mystery tin box tale stirs political row in NY papers
The New York papers report a tin box found with clothing once linked to Jefferson Davis and a $30,000 gold stash. Critics doubt the tale’s accuracy while accusing Stanton of disguises. Beecher Stowe reportedly opposes Negroes, fueling Southern sympathy and controversy.
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New York Zibune
Spinner
Marat Stanton
Jefferson Davis
Stanton
Jon
Adoaterim Thomas
War Office
New York
Firm Sues Tribune Over Arson Report in Carsons Case
Four members of Carson, Pierce & Co. sue the Tribune for damages after a report on a $2,000,000 fire accusing arson. The firm sought $50,000 but was dismissed. each of the four partners now files $25,000 suits claiming damages for character injuries.
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Carson, Pierce & Co
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Tribune
Western wedding features bride's ogke and famine fears fade
A six foot high bride's ogke decorates a late Western wedding while fears of famine in British India are reported. Venisois mentions a Chepp in Western Miagour shows five cestaa pounds. A new mammoth hotel fatp built at Cape May costs $500,000.
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India
Property push as cheaper stands stir line of match
The report notes buyers move in as cheaper stands tempt owners to take possession of rising property values, with teams ready to line up in pursuit. The scene reflects a rush driven by value spikes and strategic moves to secure holdings.
Fraud Disappearance of Albany Alderman A W Smith
Alsany December 2 Alderman A W Suith reportedly vanished from the city on Saturday amid financial troubles. It is claimed he bought 300 cattle in Chicago for 17000, cattle sold in New York for 16000, and the check was protested. Another man holds an 8000 promissory check from Mr Smith, with debts to his brother totaling 18000, and creditors have seized his property.
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Stig
Chicago
New York
Important Decision by Chief Justice Chase at Richmond
Riensonn Dec 2 Among the most important cases decided by Chief Justice Chase this term is the ruling that stockholders in loyal states may receive dividends on stock held in Southern railways despite confiscation by the Confederate government. It defines de facto government and requires Confederate notes received by loyal state parties to be valued in lawful money equal to their Confederate value at receipt.
Last Wyoming massacre survivor Amos Adams recalls frontier trek
Amos Adams born August 16 1778 in Wyoming settlement near Old Kingston survives the 1778 massacre. His family walked 150 miles to Fishkill New York while stripped of clothes and food. Now living in Westchester Massachusetts, Adams is widowed with ten children and remains active with keen health.
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Amos
Fishkill
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Confiscation of Elector of Hesse Property by Prussia
Telegraphic summary reports the Prussian seizure of the Elector of Hesse’s private property. Also notes ill health of Irand Pacha in Rome and papal audience. Presidential Electors cast votes across states. Arkansas race signals large Democratic margin despite disputed counties. Alabama repeals anti mixed marriage ban. Davis case arguments in Richmond. Stay law in Virginia may end Jan 1. Congress members arrive in Washington. Annie Engles dies after skull fracture. St. Louis banker Taidlow bankrupt with large claims. Foundry fire in Hannibal and Palmer fire in Magn. Chicago residence fire destroys paintings and library. Arizona legislature met. depredations noted. Grant majority cited. National Board of Trade in Cincinnati. New England Temperance in Boston. ex-Gov Buckingham named president. Maine Rep Lynch renews currency bills. Tennessee electors urge Maynard cabinet post. Sheridan reports Indian battle loss. troops moving south for winter.
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Richmond
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Magn
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Chicago
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Old Man Thrashes a Carpet Dag General in War Tactics
A wartime brutal incident is recounted where W Jerusalem Smith who ran for Congress on the Radical ticket abused Hardeman county citizens. He robbed a home, hanged a boy then assaulted a girl, and with accomplices looted valuables. The assailant later faced a public confrontation as a witness identified him aboard a train in Jackson. The report also notes a suspicious craft near Cape Verde and Austria's beet sugar production of 16 million dollars.
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United States
E. J. Tri¢e
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Jackson
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