Public Banking Debate Sparks Conflicting Claims
The Dispatch and the Eos clash over private bankers and deposits. Figures show $1,600,000 on private deposits with $84,500 alleged as profits, while Farmers National Bank benefits to the tune of $88,370 from government actions, prompting questions on who bears costs and who profits.
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Dispatch
Eos
Thia
Farmers’ National Bank of Reading
Selon
Farméra’ Natibinel Bank of
Reading
Walt
Ambiguous historical notice from Harrisburg election era
Fragmentary OCR item references political documents in Harrisburg and mentions timing around the hour of retrospective voting. No clear names, dates, or actions are readable.
Infamous bill defeated in Pennsylvania Senate
The Democratic and Conservative senators faced a quorum crisis as they abstained Friday and Saturday leaving no quorum. The rejected bill sought to extend tax receiver Peltz’s term until the contested election case was resolved. Molloy, the elected receiver, would be sworn in, effectively killing the measure. The rhetoric framed the move as a partisan blot on the Pennsylvania Republicans.
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Pennsylvania Senate
Peltz
Philadelphia
Dlecton
Senate
Molloy
Patriot Curtin Cabinet Improbable Says Local Writer
Mr 3 Reary Donorisoy once in Hartisburg and now Washington correspondent for the Philadelphia Republic asserts Governor Curtin will not join General Grant's Cabinet despite cheerful talk among some Republicans. He claims Cameron’s opposition blocks any such appointment.
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Reary Donorisoy
Hartisburg State Guard
Washington
Philadelphia Republic
Curtin
Grant
Cholorad
Cimeron
Senator J DePuy Davis Receives State Treasury Report
The Pennsylvania Senate member Hon J DePuy Davis thanks for a copy of the State Treasurer's Report for the fiscal year ending November 30 2868.
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J. DePuy Davis
Pennsylvania Senate
State Trénautar
Colfax described as editor not printer
The note clarifies that Colfax is not a printer, acknowledging he was once an editor but does not work as a practical printer.
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Confax
Colfax
Colliery Dispute Leads to Arrests in Girardville
The Pottsville Standard reports that on Monday, John Bohannon, Thomas Davis, John Cochlin, Edward Kinney, and John Needam were arrested on charges of conspiring to stop the workings at Col J J Connor's Girardville colliery. A 24 hour notice demanded discharge of boss miner Bradbury. Three defendants were held in 2000 dollars bail. others faced lesser indications and were later released on bail.
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Pottsville Standard
John Bohannon
Thomas Davia
John Cochlin
Edward Kinney
John Needam
Col
J. J. Connor
Girardville
Col. Conner
J. J. Conner
Bradbury
Workingmen's Benevolent Association
Tras
Esquire
Can
Meyers
Joint Cochlin
Samuel LE. Grincor
George Fritz
Henry Troutman
Conrad
Senate Debates Civil Rights and Constitutional Amendments
The Senate discussed the Civil Rights act amendment from the Judiciary Committee. Debates covered a constitutional amendment requiring ratification by legislatures after passage. Discussions on universal suffrage amendments and broad voting eligibility followed.
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Senate
Rts
Cottitarion
Virginia
Texas
Mississippi
House
Trumbull
Judiciary Committee
Air Line
Central Pacific
Hendricks
Ketcham
N. Y
Boutwell
Brooks
United States
Robinson
Pennsylvania Legislature Confronts Tax Receiver Bill
Report from a state session notes no quarrel in the Senate as Democrats and some Republicans oppose the Receiver of Tax bill. Sixteen Senators were present at noon, but only thirteen answered the roll. The House was out of session.
House Demands Senate Reject Johnson Nominations
Monnay January 26 report says over one hundred U.S. Representatives signed a petition to the Senate opposing any pending or further nominations by President Johnson. Bliss and Masterman, captured from U.S. Legislation in Paraguay, were handed to Admiral Davis's fleet. A Georgia clerk’s lawful tenure is contested in court. Missouri lawmakers push rail grants and consider selling enfranchisement by public vote amid disputed Alabama governor appointment.
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Monnay
Senate
Johnson
State Department
Bliss and Masterman
United States
Paraguay
Lopex
Davis’ Fleet
Superior Court
Chatham County
Georgia
Missouri House of Representatives
Congress
Kansas Pacific
Atlantic and Pacific
Missouri
Pelham
Alabama
Illeral
Allan
Ancient trees claim ancient ages in a global tale
A dubious record asserts a Cypress of Somma near Italy dates back to Julius Caesar era, about 1901 years old, 100 feet tall and 20 feet circumference. It says Napoleon altered a road plan to spare the tree, while Calaveras County in California also boasts a huge ring-counted trunk of 3 505 years, claimed as a rival ancient survivor.
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Europe
Somma
Iombardy
Italy
Juli de Crshi
Chiist
Napoleon
Bimpton
Iuperior Antiquity Sa
Calaveras County
California
United States detectives arrest seven Italians in New York barber shop raid
On Friday morning Col Wood's detectives raided No 75 Cherry Street arresting seven Italian men. About 27000 in counterfeit notes and stamps were found, including 16000 in two dollar bills tied to the Rhode Island National Bank. Antonio Domario named as gang leader. One suspect, Joseph E Santrella, resisted and wounded an officer. Other related arrests followed.
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Sane Ring
Jo Os 'E. Santrella
Washixaron’s claim on senators after three
A Boston journal and Washington correspondent allege that every afternoon after 3 p.m. about a dozen to fifteen U.S. Senators are too drunk to work. They foresee a congressional cession bringing the downfall of three current senators due to drink.
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Washixaron
Boston
the Commonwealth
United States
Wash‘ington
Missdeiit Democrat
Congress
Senate
Olino Ball
Wyfy
Sig Norin Righin Pbrcet
Abraham Stout
Lind
Mutiny and Fire-Plot Aboard Havana to Cadiz Route
From Cuba Advices from Havana report an incursion by a groep attempting to burn Manzanilla but repulsed by the garrison aided by warships at the harbor. The Spanish frigate Lpanard arrived from Cadiz and mutinied near the Canary Islands but was suppressed by officers. Seven leaders were arrested and landed at the Canaries amid concerns of larger trouble.
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Havana
Ingurgente
Manzanillay
Garrizon
Wen
Lpanard
Cadiz
Canary Islands
Canaries
Spain
Winter arrest attempt ends in fatal shooting
A man named Winter attempted to arrest a person near a Pike Government facility. He fired a shot to the head, killing the officer instantly. Lacy reported the investigation is ongoing with authorities pursuing charges.
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Winter
Ding Pike
Lacy
Destructive fire in Troy levelled eight stores and bank
A major blaze swept Troy Pennsylvania destroying eight stores, the bank, and Troy House. The flames, described as stubborn and rapid, burned for hours before being controlled. Loss estimated around $100,000 with damage centered behind M. Leonard’s dry goods store.
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Thor, Bradford Co
Pay + dan
Bank
Troy House
M. Leonard
Train thrown from track in Tennessee and court cases
A passenger train derailment near Christians Tennessee leads to investigations naming John Epps and Wesley Winter as suspects. In New York Margaret Brown pleads guilty to manslaughter in the third degree and is sentenced to three years and six months in state prison. The report notes tensions over a white woman and includes details of related murder charges and alleged confessions.
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Christians
Tennessee
John Epps
Wesley Winter
Ving
Margaret Brown
Upton Murray
Court of General Sessions
New York
Bedford
Oes
Veieg
Cook
McBriddey
Fenancy
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Paeger
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Cramen Cortoo Biches Hames
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William B. Booker
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Krousa
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Nicholas Hookman
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Daniel Hime Mokéloh
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Berlin County
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Lene
Amos Ots
Jeremiah Avie
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Tax Tahoe
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Conevik
Munay
Jacob Wentzel
Chat Gounell
Peat
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Library Hall
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Rev. B. Peters
Tremont
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W. H. Hessa
Remont
South Sixth Street
Ear Penn
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Senta
Rethal Mengel Alderingy
Reading Jose
Common Council
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Firemen’s Union
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Ledam
Kohner
Sparta Avon
Ler's Hotel
Fe Sale
Union Bank Stock
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Bushong & Bro
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Hn Wey
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Adddreng
Ritter, & CO
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Ene
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Verge Dane
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Orm
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Adam Zinemermano
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Tenth St Cots
Sarpets Y Garpets
Nei Markley, & CO
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Aviteho
Sargen
Philip
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Boot and Shea Manufactory
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Tom
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Arming -Uteas
Ain
Reuben Sichard
Ublic-Sale
Thureday
Mista
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Adevonshire
Loewe
Jersey
David
Hoofland
Hoofland's
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Moofland
Bitters
Ani
Ms Jackson
Pinladelpulia, PA
Germany
Geo. W. Woodward
Ee Court of Pay Fhia
Capes of
Dety
Syatem Orano W. Food
Han Dames
Thompson
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
PaLabs
Derieount
Thourson
Joseph
Kennard
Tenth Baptist
Nureh
Paladelphia
Waitlaoi- Doni
Coates Street
E. D.ferdall
Philadiphia
Sean
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