Inconsistent Governance and Paraguayan Valor Stir Debate
A critical column denounces U S foreign policy as cowardly and hypocritical while praising Paraguay's defense against invasion. It argues for stronger American support of civil liberties, condemns Britain and Russia, and calls for unified press action to advocate justice globally. It also rebukes a Reading gossip piece about Hessians and political loyalty linked to the Revolution.
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Paraguay
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Lopez
Paraguayy
Brazil
Maximilian
Mexico
Armorica
America
Brasil
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Algigra
Portugal
France
Great Britain
Russia
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Europa
Arthira
Roxyaguay
Thédreouires
Rystid
Totkéy
Brouil
Ireland
Poland
Hungary
Cuba
Syria
Congress
Union
Europe
Move to Number Small Streets by Half Numbers
A letter argues that city councils should number smaller streets by half numbers instead of letters. The writer claims numbers like 4th Street clearly show location between 4th and 5th Avenues, and urges posting street notes at main corners to aid strangers.
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Wade and Radical Plan Alleged in Detroit Conference
The Muscatine Courier reports a Detroit meeting of Wade Colfax Chandler and other extremists. It claims Wade urged securing Grant’s pledged support for the congressional budget and electoral influence before the Electoral College meeting, with Chandler affirming and intimidating to back Wade as next president.
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Detroit
Wade
Colfax
Chandler
Grant
Ohio
Zach Chandler
Ben Wade
Michigan
Appointment of Peter Smith as Heelfenstein police official
A Pottaville Standard correspondent reports Governor Geary commissioned Peter Smith to serve as policeman in Heelfenstein, Schuylkill County, or elsewhere as needed. The note signals Geary's patrol appointment and potential mobility across towns.
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Pottaville Standard
Peter Smith
Geary
Heélfenstein
Schuyl- Kill’ County
Elected BEN Erst Wins By Democratic Third District
Gexerdt Suocen a gallant idler and Democrat wins the late election in the Third New York District by a large majority. General Grant has sent a congratulatory letter noting a moderate Democrat may support future administration. The letter causes excitement and Grant is called a large and robust elephant.
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Wag
I Ben Erst
New York
General Grant
Cerse
Grant
Grant on impartial suffrage asks a radical paper answer
A reader asks whether General Grant supports impartial suffrage and whether any Radical paper in the country can provide a clear answer. The inquiry reflects ongoing debates on voting rights and political alignments during the period.
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Grant
New Orleans and Richmond Courts Rule in Suite of Legal Actions
Judge Durrell dispenses with jurors oath in New Orleans as Judge Cobley sustains quo warranto against Metropolitan Superintendent. Richmond va court condemns 16000 dollar judgment for whisky destroyed by rebel city council. Center Point Arkansas town sacked by militia while two hundred men fire on protesters.
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New Orleans
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Circuit Court
Richmond
City Council
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Chesaeake and Ohio Railroad
Arthur E. Petticolas
Eastern Lunatic Asylum
Virginia
T. A. Marsh
Temple & Marsh
New York
Memphia
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Paddon & Son
Louisville
Akron
Northern Transportation Line
Port Colborne
Canada
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Arkansas
Atlantic
New Nation
Steam Engine Powers 125 Printing Presses in New York
The Mail uncovers a Spruce Street engine supplying motive power to over 125 printing presses. Shafts extend across miles with a 120 foot rubber belt linking a Nassau Street press to main shafting. The plant printers include McLaughlin toy books, Bradstreet and J Oliver, and outputs span nearly fifty papers plus magazines and books for various titles.
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Mail
Spruch Sireet
Nassau Street
McLaughlin
Bradstree
Sunday Times
Commonwealth
Freedman’ Journal
Emerald
Tablet
Inland freight receipts not subject to stamp duty ruling
The U S Circuit Court of West Virginia under Chief Justice Chase ruled that freight receipts for goods delivered to railroads are inland bills of lading and not stampable. It also held that railroad employee misusing unstamped papers leads to indicting the corporation, not the clerk.
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Interna Revenue Law
United States Circuit Court For
West Virginia
Chase
Seomily
Brazilians Mass 2000 Across Gran Chaco to Strike Villeta
From South America Rio Janeiro reports Brazilian forces advancing with 2000 troops into the Gran Chaco to flank Lopez at Villeta. Marquis de Caxias waits to attack river batteries with ironclads and link with the army on Gran Chaco.
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Rio Janeiro
Paraguay
Gran Chaco Forest
Lopez
Villeta
Marquis de Caxias
Gran Chaco
Spain’s bloodshed fears rise as tensions strain empire
London dispatch reports escalating violence in Spain amid clashes between monarchists and republicans. Patrial fervor remains high in Madrid as nationwide subscriptions reach 819 million reals, signaling deep national unease and continued political agitation.
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Spain
Republicana
Madrid
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