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Newspaper
Reading Daily Eagle
Location
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1868
Page
2
Fragmentary historical notice discusses John H Suratt, trials for those who murdered his mother, party loyalty in verdicts, and criticism of Democratic and Radical figures. Mentions Baymout h Blair, Gen Hartranft, Auditor, and Grant era context with taxation and military presence.
A contentious letter from Reading and public responses reveal factional rifts within local Democrats. The writer defends Union and Constitution support, condemns secret rebellion, and urges publication of his reply amid broader debates on taxation, debt, and governance.
Report quotes a Radical view claiming Maine and Colorado results were withheld to mislead voters. It cites supposed editorial stunts with large type and elephant imagery and asserts Democrats overcame Republicans in Colorado, while party leaders face broad disapproval.
Lightning struck the brig Sunny South off Lazaretto near Philadelphia. First mate killed, cargo of petroleum on fire, vessel drifted to Hook bar, burned to water’s edge and sank. body of the mate recovered. Governor and five Alabama legislators wed in Washington to seek troops for elections, but delays and Army leadership changes threaten troop deployment. Debts and war expenditures rise as Treasury reports potential $2.5 million monthly increase. reconstruction costs drive spending despite weak receipts. Rail improvements expand mail service in Louisiana and surrounding states, with disruption and reallocation noted.
Reports from the era cover mob violence in New Jersey with a planned hanging for Wai. Foster in Baltimore for Emeline Parks’s murder. Other items note militia bills failing in Georgia, scandal and naturalizations in New Orleans, a street clash leaving one dead, and various political upheavals across states.
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