14 Sep 1868
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Newspaper
Reading Daily Eagle
Location
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1868
Page
2
The article reports a disputed nomination for Governor of Pennsylvania and mentions Hon. Hicater Cly mor, Congressman from the Tenth District, with supporters in Schuylkill and Lebanon seeking a broader Democratic balance led by Col. J. Jy Qonnee.
A fragmented report describes a telegram patch attributed to the Associated Press and a claim of falsehood amid a journal dispute. The text edits reference Gen Mcore and a tainted telegram, signaling a contested dispatch and allegations of misrepresentation.
Fragmentary remark mentions radicals planning a granil jollification tied to a Maine election. It questions why a nalute would not be fired due to local disdain for a chosen and colored king, suggesting a parallel case in Tikudod, Africa.
Fragment shows a mistyped historical note comparing Vermont Radical majorities in 1904 and 1898 with figures 29,008 and 25,089 and a stray reference to gains and victory. Reading appears corrupted, but signals a political turnout or party strength comparison in Vermont across years.
The text warns readers about pamphlets such as The New Rebellion and Government’s Rixpens and urges staying informed by responsible Democratic papers. It notes heightened interest in Tay Mans Euration and predicts Radicals will win Maine, while Democrats hope to narrow the margin and support Pennsylvania Democrats.
The Harrisburg Patriot criticizes Governor Hans Geary for unbecoming conduct while visiting a monument with Mr. George Prince. It reports calls for church action, cites alleged remarks about New Yorkers, and denounces Geary as unfit for Pennsylvania’s governor amid Maine party politics and Republican infighting.
Fragments describe labor unrest, with bakers, piano makers, and builders in New York affected by long protests and employer resistance. A Vienna event and European socialist tensions are noted amid trains and rail disruptions. Incidents of robbery and attempts to slow freight trains are also reported along with neutral summaries of police and public responses.
A Malta of brief items covers church gatherings at Auburn and Schuylkill County, a fatal train accident near Port Glen, and local club meetings. Also noted are civic notices, a literary magazine preview, and police court outcomes including a mudslinging charge and a dog bite incident on Seventh Street.
A jumble of advertisements extols Dr Russell's Magnetic Oil at 80 cts and 100 per bottle and praises Barrett's Vegetable Hair Restorative and King's Ambrosia hair products. It promotes McKnight's Hardware and Dr Lee offerings, touting remedies, toilet goods, and prescriptions from No. 1 North Fourth Street with various dates and claims of quality and safety.
A court of inquiry is formed to investigate the clothing of General Dyer. Generals George Thomas Hancock Terry and Holt serve, with Holt as judge advocate. The report also covers state political moves, a mil palace, and various national incidents including wrecks, storms, cattle plagues, and crimes.
A disparate roll of 19th century items reports Sambo Lamar a 116 year old native African man dies in Vineland Georgia on the 2d. A Montana gallows design is described. A probe into Brimstode Brownles who shot Booth. John compares to a lion and threats a confrontation with Corbett. Russia faces Ku Klux tension and Polish vengeance rumors. Chicago riot arrests over lager beer fees. Louisiana planters protest Freshmen Bureau aid policy and crop release constraints in New Orleans ending with cash repayment option.
A prairie telegraph notes a sweeping Democratic victory across the territory. Belden is triumphantly elected delegate to Congress, and Radicals are described as scarcely present as Colorado returns a strong Democratic showing.
The Campaign Eagle offers three month subscriptions from Sept 12 to Nov 12 at two months, Oct 12 to Nov 42 at one month, and discounts for clubs of ten. It pledges Democratic advocacy and full general news coverage for Berks County voters.
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