Fragmented 19th Century Election Ballot Fragments
Vague OCR fragment lists ward by ward officials for a February 1869 voting event. Names include common council, controllers, assessors, judges, and inspectors across multiple wards. The text shows campaign roles such as Controller, Assessor, and School Controller with various surnames and partial first names.
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Assetson
John UO
Strohegker
Jamie Mulligan
William Ermentrout
Daniel Ermentrout
Julge-Liewellynee
Ann Genry
Danto Alm
Molreich
Bisahimet
Bookstore and offices move to 542 Penn Street
A local notice states Tre Eagle’s Book Store Apue Office Day WaVille Gazette and Dewomat have relocated to 542 Penn Street opposite the Keystone House. The move places the businesses together in Schmick or Hoie building.
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Eagle’ Book
Apue
WaGie
Reaping Gazette & Dewomat
Penn’ Istret
Keystone House
Transient Advertisements Rates Announced in Dany
Notice sets pricing for classifieds in the Dany with ten cents per line for the first insertion and five cents per line for each additional insertion. The public is advised of the new charging structure and fee terms.
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Dany. Eagie
Building Associations Tax Ruling Clarifies Exemption
A 1869 correspondence from the Commissioner of Internal Revenue states that Building Associations confined to deposits and loans for shareholder benefit, with no capital stock or profit, are exempt from the special tax on banks, subject to assessor satisfaction of facts in each case.
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Wismusaroy
BE. al Ronnie
J. Lawrenck Getz
House of Representatives
Washington D. C
Radical papers admit they once opposed negro suffrage
The text notes that Radical papers now acknowledge support for negro suffrage, while previously denying it. It claims party members and the public were misled, and that people’s eyes are opened too late before the residential election.
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Harish State Guard
Calla
Reading Dispatch Criticizes Local Editorials
A Reading Dispatch letter defends country papers against local accusations of impropriety and vows to publish a rebuttal. The editor promises to expose impositions and invites readers to critique the Argus Eyed reviewer. The piece ends with a defiant, unresolved verdict.
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Reading Dispatch
Tch
R. Dispatch
Argus
Oner
Native revolt and jail appeals in Cauda incident
Report from Patwhra Cauda on an 18 January clash where a native mob tore an American flag, wounded a guard, and Cordova was attacked. An American man faced a jail term under colonial law, later acquitted, then jailed again awaiting a second trial as illness paused proceedings. Citizens fear government action.
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Patwhra
Cauda
Fort Redhmtt
Pana
Eder
Ambricen
Serena
Bea
Cordova
United States
Nero
York Orld
Congress Proceedings Report From Senate and House
Senate actions include Mrs. Morgans resolution backing New York Chamber of Commerce proposals on gold sales and debates on Tenure of Office Act repeal and suffrage amendment. Edmunds filed a Georgia vote provision, while in the House Hooper presented a Ways and Means bill to curb public debt growth. Army funding and a large army reduction amendment by Garfield were noted.
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Wasas
Senate
Morgan
New York Chamber of Commerce
Edmunds
Georgia
House
Hooper
Garfield
Oarfish Caught in Mississippi River Weighing 130 Pounds
A large oarfish was netted on Saturday in the Mississippi River, estimated at 130 pounds. Inside its stomach was a six pound cannon ball, wrapped in fibrous tissue, suggesting long presence. Public speculation centers on a gunboat era origin and the fish’s exposure to naval debris.
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Mississippi
Memphis Ledger
War Prospects After Insurgent Demands Amid Island Crisis
Tan Conan and Jose de Armas report return of the Peace Commissioner without success as insurgents demand guarantees from General Duba and the Spanish Government. With protests from the insurgents, war seems certain to continue. fighting persists in the Eastern Department.
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Tan Conan
Jose Dé Armas
Duba
Aris
Female Telegraphy School Opens for Women in New York
Alfred School for teaching women the art of telegraphy opens February 16 at the Cooper Institute in New York. Established by the Cooper Union with the Eastern Union Telegraph Company, it marks the first regular training program for women as telegraph operators in the United States, offering an independent livelihood.
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Alfred
Cooper Institute
New York
Cooper Union
Eastern Union Telegraph Company
Fraudulent Bond Paper Sale Exposed by House Committee
The report reveals Dempsey and Otocn, stationers on Pennsylvania Avenue, charged the Interior Department for 351000 sheets of bond paper at 28,080 dollars, while costing only 7,020 dollars, yielding a profit of 21,060 dollars. The incident highlights misconduct in public printing contracts.
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House Investigating Committee On Public Printing
Dempsey and Otocn
Pennsylvania Avenue
Interior Department
N. ¥. Democrat
Greece Faces Cabinet Crisis as Paris Conference Winds Down
The Powers at the Paris Conference grant Greece a brief period to decide their proposals. King George returns to Athens to form a new cabinet amid great excitement. The retiring Bulgarian Prime Minister is widely popular as large demonstrations of sympathy occur nationwide.
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Greece
George
Athena
Athens
Bulgaris
Madrid synagogue license sparks parliamentary election row
Frau Sraiy Epartero refused a seat in the Cortes amid a dispute over a Madrid synagogue license. The licensing decision has triggered political controversy and scrutiny from lawmakers.
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Frau Sraiy
Cortes
Madrid
I Thoflttes
Fragmentary Street Corner Note Points to Hidden Tale
Vague lines mention a person named Anna and a state or area reference. The text hints at advice or assistance and a wider context, but concrete actions, dates, or outcomes are missing. The readable parts suggest a domestic or personal inquiry rather than a finished report.
Insurgents Meet Troops Then Are Routed
Report from Avantta notes that insurgents encountered troops and after a brief engagement were driven off. No further details on casualties or sides are provided.
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Avantta
Impeachment and murders spark political turmoil
The report cites warrants and impeachment for abuse of power, a Maine ex governor Hubbard death, a brutal stabbing and blood drinking act, and San Francisco unrest. It notes Canadas politics and Fenian fears, alongside factory fires in Mulberry street and losses at Steinman and New York Company.
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Sherman
Claflin&Co
A. T. Stewart
Governor General of
Canada
Montreal
Irs
Leonard
Flint
Mich
Hérdelf
Ellen Doyle
Lancaster
United States
Whalen
Hongkee
San Francisco
Sayd
Fishkill Plains
No. Yu
Toe Paty
Mulberry Street
New York
Steinman and New York Company
London meeting backs amnesty for Fehinn protestors
A large London gathering on Thursday night supported granting amnesty to Fehinn ptisohiora protestors. Delegates urged clemency and called for relief measures for those involved.
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London
Ke Fehinn Ptisohiora
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Thoring
Congress
Anna
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Onder
O Y
Taroolook
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The
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Kee J Isaac RB
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Teiyutae
Fitir and
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Washington Bee
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Mishior¢ Hotel
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Tad
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Berks County House
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Second
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Opbre Boheman
Barry
Strickland & Bro
Hantch & Lyone
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Millimord
Kline
Eppibimer. & Co
Journal Printing Office
Ifeb
Rosarnt
Baxeine Wouse
Oe & Stock
Gop
North
Fgaison
Abraham Stout
Goon
Ian Wites
Vince Henepier
Gounell
Pyaligen
Cémmoh Cobh Bn
Cdinmin
Couneil
Uh Ward
Ermon
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Bovent
Erson
Vena
Percona
Andrew J. Godbart
Wacob
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Elforg
Lowe
David
Levak
Jon T
Denen
Leesport
Untelaundes Township
Berke County
Lovelock P
Untelaunee Township
Berka
Valentine Martman
Leesport Iron Company
Laosport
Ontelaunoo
Said
Joesport Iron Comepany
Daniel Fisher
Locaport
Ponreso Wiley
Helena Ulmer
Lessport
Penrose Wiley
Bias Clouser
Loesport
Nelin Mengle
van Pau
Unds
Oleanshin
Viale County
Sorminius
Doonglassvilie
Coaneae
Orphans’ Court
Berks County
Pe Binganson
Said County
Ton
Peter Bingaman
Jacob Bingaman
William Hagens
Charles William Ea Bey
Albert Moser
Clara
Anal
Nora
George Fooe
Guardien
Aldo
Logring
Ohich
Spyker
Ng Iseue
Io Mite
Billo Spyker
Ulfans Spyker
Alexander Spyker
Marr Egelman
Eli
Ayd Homan
Ina
Albright
General Intelligence Office
Houth Pycenth Street
Yiaftorm
San Fo
Valentines
Ender
Gale
EAGLE
Penn Street
Oityy
Anita Estas
Tha Sane
William Holderrelo
Frederick
Lauer
F Danel
Daniel Spohn
Philly Lolz & Bro
Estabif Ament
Leonalder
Uns
Pbs
Fulip Ueisz
Root and Shoe Manufactory
Penn Square
ADLER
Ubc
Sanaa
Vatican
Nate
Fiwe
Howe
Raywoni
Michitaloni
McCinay
Dédtor
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Dospita
Hieredunic
Righnae Ps
Penery
Ohio
Relia
R. Jolyston
Royal College of Surgeons
Ersator NaLl
Paris
Pit Atsphia
Gyrior
Pacific Railroad
Miles
Thunion Pacific RR. R. CO
Central ‘Pacific’ Railroad
BR. R. CO
Centra Pacific Railroad
Priteigal
Deaavens Bro
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South Third Street
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