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Newspaper
Reading Daily Eagle
Location
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1868
Page
2
A reader questions the violence in Ca milla Georgia tied to Radical reconstruction and asks how law abiding citizens can endorse actions by the party. The letter condemns mob violence and questions the legitimacy of the Radical party.
The note reports Geonods B from Europe traveling to New York by next week and possible speech in Heading before the election. It notes a Democratic reception in Berk and warns Democrats against Radical attempts to seize the presidency by force, urging readiness and organization.
A narrative describes an escape attempt at Sing Sing where the escapee seized a guard’s weapons and fled toward the river. The plan failed as he and companions reached the far shore and vanished from sight.
Fragmentary text reports tension around a Paragonyan gathering. It mentions Hutwaita and a desperate crowd, with references to forced service and riots. The exact events and locations are unclear, but the document notes actions leading up to a crackdown and ongoing activity.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a bout event with names Daniel Marinely and Jat Penian. Details, dates, and venues are unreadable, leaving the outcome and contestants only partially indicated.
A sworn statement from Mitchell County leaders describes a violent event when a pro Murphy Pearce march with armed Black men reached Camille Georgia. Citizens fired on the column killing several. sheriff and others urge lawful action and disarmament to prevent further bloodshed.
Reports from New Orleans and Washington describe governors and legislators seeking federal troops amid riot fears. Meade meets Schofield over Georgia straits while Augusta's municipal election bill clears the Senate veto. National Labor Congress forms a reform party and renominations surface in Massachusetts and Maryland. Indians attack Col Forsyth on the Republican river. reinforcements rush to aid as casualties rise.
Delegates from New York and Pennsylvania lead a sizable gathering as the eight hour law and labor reforms are debated. The president reports on cooperation, apprentices, and workingmen political parties, noting limited data from unions and outlining cooperative foundries in several cities. A separate Working Women's Association meeting discusses female wages and a proposed cooperative printing office.
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