Albany grand jury finds true bill murder against Gen Cole
Albany grand jury returns a true bill of murder in the first degree against Gen Cole who shot Hiscock Beerseowski the Pole who attempted the life of the Czar of Russia. The report notes other items from Albany New Orleans and Mexico but centers on the murder charge and pending trial date.
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Albany
Cole
Hiscock Beerseowski
Russia
North Germany
New York
Paria
Jean Bart
Themis
Monroe
New Orleans
North
Gen. Sheridan
Saratoga
Lord
Nebraska
Union Pacific Railroad
Julesburg
Geo. Sherman
Leavenworth
Galveston
Maximillian
Jaurez
Mexico
General Sickles
Stawberry
Weather, storms, and July revels in Wolf River district
A fragmented 4th of July reminiscence describes the Wolf River area with fireworks, dancing, and a stormy storm flood. It recalls Squire Canter's oration, Barrows' poem, and a royal banner scene as a chaotic celebration memory. Reports also note a severe thunderstorm near Green Bay, fallen trees, lightning strikes, and travel hazards. Bear activity in Bell Plains is rising and crops in southern county look strong. The Britain-led hurricane era ends with a note about Emperor Maximilian’s execution and body disposal.
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Wolf River
Arctic Circle
Squire Canter
Dr. Barrows
Wxscott’s
Upstam's
America
George Hobinson
Winp
Bara
Green Bay
New London
Bell Plains
Farma
Sheridan dispatch sparks clash over insubordination claims
The New York Tribune asserts the Times unfairly attacks General Sheridan for disobeying orders, arguing his dispatch to Grant was loyal and reasoned. It notes Sheridan sought to extend registration only with good reasons and accuses critics of twisting his intent for political ends.
Austrian Archduchess Burned to Death in Unthinkable Accident
The Archduchess Matilda, heir to future Italian kings, died at nineteen from injuries after a candle or match caused her dress to ignite while she spoke from a window. Reports traced the tragedy to a mistimed step as she moved, with late bulletins confirming the fatal outcome and Humbert’s prospects for a bride shifting. A second brief note mentions a Chicago German man with an unusually long beard, nearly six feet.
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Matilda
Italy
House of Hapsburg-Lorsaine
Custozza
Aspero
Eysliog
Humbert
Piedmont
London Times
Chicago
Indian Attacks Halt Pacific Railroad Work West of Bunker Hill
Lawrence June 24 report details Kiowa raids on the Pacific Railroad's 200 mile frontier, three workers killed, others driven off, and work halted beyond Wilson's Creek. Governor Crawford seeks arms for railroad laborers and border residents as military action is urged to protect lives and property.
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Pacific Railroad
Bunker Hill
Wilson's Creek
Crawford
Fort Wallace
Salina
St. Louis
St. Joseph
Sherman
Terry
Dacotah
Black Hills
Fort Cooper
South Pass
Omaha
Platte
Auzur
Fort Laramie
Fort Morgan
Mix
Republican River
Fort Sedgwick
Gen. Potter
Pole Creek
Col. Green
Fort Phil
Kearney
Fort Smith
Platte Valley
Smoky Will
Kansas Pacific
Fort Dodge
Santa Fe
Platte and
Smoky Hill
Arkansas
Augur
Missouri
Hancock
Congress
General Sherman
Costs of Reconstruction Act Vary by District
From Washington New York June 27 The Times Washington special notes wide cost differences in enforcing the reconstruction act across districts Gen Sickles says half a million is barely enough for his command Sheridan expects to complete his district for half that amount and sooner An officer of the First National Bank of Vicksburg telegraphs to the Treasury that reports of trouble are false the bank is not embarrassed and delays in remittance explain the rumors Congress may hold a short session for two to three weeks with a contingent October meeting Gary Boutwell believes impeachment debate will be delayed with weeks needed to finish discussions and a fall meeting likely.
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Sheridan
Grant
The
Times
Congress
Stanbery
Stanberg
Friends of Johnson
President
N.Y. Tribune
New York
Washington Special
Sickles
First National Bank of
Gary Boutwell
Judiciary Committee
House
Fraudulent city notes dispute rocks New Orleans
New Orleans civic turmoil erupts after Mayor Heath reveals an alleged overissue of nearly 400000 city notes by the City Treasurer. He warns the city cannot be liable for redemption and instructs officials not to accept the depreciating scrip. The Treasurer disputes Heath and continues to receive debts. Ex Governor Wells contender for Governor declares himself. Two yellow fever cases are reported.
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New York
The
Herald
New Orleans
Heath
Santa Anna
Rowan
Vera Cruz
United States
Havana
Wells
Hay
Flanders
Iron Ore Discovery Near Stevens Point Promises Big Deposits
A large magnetic iron ore find near Big Rib river forty miles northwest of Stevens Point, by Robb Rennie Eatson. Ore analysis in Boston shows 43 percent metal, easy smelting. Lease obtained for 240 acres with plans for smelting works, signaling potential for vast deposits in the region. Other rich prospects nearby may supply Wisconsin. Jeff Thompson endorses reconstruction policy.
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Big Rib River
Messrs
Robb, Rennie
Wisconsin
Lam
Berman
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