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Newspaper
Reading Daily Eagle
Location
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1868
Page
2
The Philadelphia Morning Post urges Geary’s re nomination while radicals fear Democrats may steal Gen Grant. The piece mocks Forney’s Southern agents and notes Ku Klux claims fade as Congress adjourns until December 7. It derides black suffrage pushes, praises European royalty plots, and quips about Haiti. Grant orders destruction of office applications. Reading faces questions on political torches and rewards.
Maguin von Geary denies seeking a U S Senate seat from Pennsylvania. Admiral Vanradhir arrives in New York after Europe trip seen as wasteful in light of the national treasury’s depletion. A br ime old suitor Varragat'ia is praised yet government spending draws scrutiny.
A device shown at the Illinois State fair harvests two rows of corn simultaneously. Standing in the field, the operator uses metal faced fingers to strip stalks, the butt of the ear meets a short sickle at the rear, and ears drop into a hopper at the machine’s rear.
A strong tremor hit Cork with intense excitement in the city while not felt in Cork town alone. Shocks reached Newtown near Mallow and other spots between Mallow and Kanturk in County Cork. A loud rumbling accompanied the quake with ground oscillation, moving north to south as a hurricane wind blew.
Official figures divide 106 310 workers in Paris into three groups. Seventeen thousand two hundred three women earn 100 to 26 cents daily. eighty eight thousand eight hundred forty earn 30 to 80 cents. seven hundred sixty seven earn 90 cents to $2. In the first group many under sixteen live with lodging and meals provided. The main female working class are the 88,340 in the second section, with 24,810 at 40 cents daily and 89,164 above that, average 48 cents.
Reports say the crown of Spain may be offered to Espartero. Espartero-backed changes include Captain Oneal replacing Sersundi in Cuba, Serrano nominating twenty five Councillors of State, and reappointment of Justices of the Peace across provinces. Public demonstrations in Balearic and Canary Islands favor religious toleration and a decree for freedom of public worship.
A late Mark Twain letter jokes that revolutions erupt each time the moon changes in Central America. He imagines crowds in Panama or Aspinwall shouting against authorities, with most villagers retreating while a few overthrow governments, then waiting to hear how Europe and America react before the next uprising.
The Fifth Auditor of the Treasury reports for year ending June 30 1868 total U S Consul salaries including losses in exchange 378 750. Fees from consulates 435 179 yielding 61 429 net revenue. Internal revenue tax expenses total 5 181 179 with 163 413 paid to agents and 48 808 paid in counsel fees and informer rewards. Taxes erroneously assessed refunded 1 106 616.
Commissioner reports the death of Coshuckawa head chief of the Apaches and Mohaves along with two captains and several followers after an early morning attack by a 13 man party hired by two freighters Conowith and Finter near La Paz. Indians nearby were described as friendly and cooperative in recovering stolen property. The La Paz community claimed ignorance of the incident.
Tensions between cigar manufacturers and workers persist in New York as arbitration talks diverge. Williamsburg workers support a committee while New York journeymen reject it. Some firms have resisted wage increases with pay at 18 to 19 dollars per 1000 units. Elsewhere the German Piano Makers’ Association notes a ten percent rise tied to ongoing strikes. Mass meetings aim to press employers, while blue stone cutters plan a 6 p.m. shutdown after November 9. In Salt Lake City, labor demand rises and wages climb as railroad grading draws workers toward Bear River projects.
James Elder reported Levi Martin, a Negro, for willful assault and rape of Elizabeth Himes, a thirteen year old girl. Police Chief Cline arrested Martin and the Mayor ordered bail at five thousand dollars after a hearing at the mayor’s office. The case was brought to light after the girl had been ill for days.
The Fenian Brotherhood met at 12 South Broad Street to coordinate the November 24 Convention. A Thanksgiving military civic parade is planned with 2500 uniforms issued. Eight, Twenty-fourth, and Ninth Regiments will wear blue with various trimmings and yellow facings on jackets. Delegations from several states and countries will attend, while Patrick Meehan urged focused work over parade. General John O’Neil and Mr. Gibbons spoke, outlining goals and past mistakes to be avoided.
Telegraphic summary reports a U S constitutional suffrage proposal for the next session. Other items note Florida governor Reed's impeachment case, Thanksgiving proclamation, and political moves in Tennessee and Washington with court actions and ship news.
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