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Newspaper
Reading Daily Eagle
Location
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1868
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR reads like a 19th century political column. It cites agitation over Reconstruction and party clashes, notes treason or radical rhetoric, mentions ex Governor Seymour’s death and public concerns about leadership and policy during a crisis.
A large audience of Republicans and others fills the court area amid lively remarks. General Grant’s political stance remains debated as reports claim a trip to the East is unlikely and Washington entanglements are avoided. Street violence and political tension ripple through several states, with arrests and fatal incidents noted in multiple locales.
Judge Aldridge of Hudéda City issued six warrants for the arrest of f Hany Bed Aartaker charged with grave disturbance tied to the death of Jonas Knepp’s son. The case involves a disputed coffin charge and a grave desecration incident leading to potential two years in jail or a heavy fine.
In Savawnan Georgia on September 9, a white boy who vanished is believed killed for his gun and clothes. An inquest found he was killed by unknown parties amid days of hunts and reported armed bands of Negroes menacing whites on roads to the city.
A garbled article fragment discusses Democratic favor in Vermont with mentions of Burtivatoy and J Mclean, Presbyterians, and Canadian relations. It notes a hypothetical gain of 8687 votes for Democrats versus Republicans and references the U S series of unsettled political tensions and local leaders.
News from Havana on September 8 describes Puerto Cabello's surrender to General Monagas on August 15 and subsequent gunfire from the fort. General Pulgar moves to Trinidad to command the Pioneer, while Monagas supporters gain in Mincaibo and Barinas. Reports also note Salvaje’s troops storming Miragoane and a Cape Haitian battle with Cuban rebel losses. The Bazists warn of a European loan for their cause totaling two million dollars, amid British steamer reports.
Kansas Oury reports a Hue attack near Paynes Fork on the old Santa Fe route with sixteen Mexicans killed, wagons looted, and stock driven off. The report mentions other trains attacked further along the line and a battle scene where wool and goods were captured. In Missouri, Bishop Br. Louis notes the Episcopal Diocese convention elected Rev. Charles F. Robertson of Malone as bishop.
A late despatch reports the United States District Attorney Courtney in Washington received instructions from the Internal Revenue Bureau on fraud charges involving Commissioner Rollins and Assistant Commissioners Haklands. Secretary McCulloch telegraphed that he should take charge, but Rollins reportedly refused to go to New York for investigation.
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