Connecticut Democrats gain in north amid election talk
The Sparta Cape dispatch notes Connecticut voters appear split with a Democratic edge of about 590, while remarks warn one vote shift in each school district could swing results. It cites Milwaukee News jubilation, predicts modest impact on governance, and discusses Reconstruction era sentiment and the so called overhasting negro in southern politics.
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Connecticut
Milwaukee News
Calarmas
Halls of Representatives
Sprats and Vetoes in Reconstruction Debates
An old tale frames President Johnson’s vetoes amid the postwar struggle. The piece contrasts rebels, Congress, and the South, arguing the vetoes shield liberty and federal power while opponents claim states rights and constitutional limits. The tone echoes period partisan debates over Reconstruction and reconciliation.
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Johnson
Alan
Congress
Tial Ashe Sas
Uni
An’thor
Song
Lorel Tarn
Seward
Philadelphia
Aluet
Sprats
Hampton
Listreat
Jie
Murder of Gen Jesto Baily Reported Amid War Turmoil
Fragmentary telegraphic text chronicles the murder of General Jesto Baily, a former resident of Port City, with references to his Civil War service, command roles, and later Missouri relocation. The garbled account mentions his rise to Brigadier General, engineer operations at Mobile, and sheriff duties, amidst a deteriorating security situation.
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Risa
Ilhour City
Porter
Fane
Congress
Freedmen reports show progress and lingering injustices in the South
Official Freedmen Bureau notes labor improves with better wages and fairer hiring in Georgia and Mississippi. In Georgia 143 schools with 145 teachers and 847 pupils operate while difficulties persist in wage disputes and local justice for blacks. In Tennessee Assistant Commissioner Carlin reports slight destitution, 5965 rations issued for 519 whites and 544 freedmen, and mixed law enforcement by race. many freedmen buy homes and settle in cities or rural areas as they gain ground.
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Gureau
Cates
Georgia
Carlin
Freedmen’s Bureau
Tennessee
Drunkenness in the Senate Sparks Expulsion Push
Washington dispatch reports Senator Sunmor plans to press for the expulsion of Mr. Sansbury amid repeated drunkenness and offensive behavior in the Senate. Earlier canons sought expulsion of McDougal and Saulsbury, but allies promised reform. Without correction, Sunmor may target additional senators, with gossip naming Jenne as a potential next case.
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Chicago Repub
Sunmor
Sansbury
Tomorow
Senate
McDougal
Saulsbury
Devastation in Levant Town After Mass Earthquake
The Levant town endures a catastrophic quake. Thousands feared dead, with 120 bodies recovered and vast ruin from castle to harbor. The scene is a desert of ruins as survivors scatter to hillsides and gardens seeking shelter.
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Levant Uerald
South
Dhe Awrin Lloyd Agency
Die Cutherdal
Udednes
Yun
Fife
Heitherton
Levant
Thigs
Kimihu Mor
Valert
Brosnan
Lawin
Tan
Saustrian Troxt
Sins
Trains Run Linking Dunkirk Salamanca to New York
From after November 19 1866 trains connect with Western lines from Dunkirk and Salamanca. New York time schedule lists day and night express trains, stops at Salamanca and Elmira, with connections to New Jersey, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Boston via various routes. Includes multiple trains per day and Sunday exceptions.
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Salamanca
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Suys
Sabmuinca
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York
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Lornellsville
Jersey City
New Jersey
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Washington
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New Englard
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Hornell
Donkirk
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Gubueels Laceiwana Aid
Fenton
Psilyo
Bustan Dad New Jip
Stoumers
Land Uities
Sinfaln
Sig Pp. M
Vexehi
Waf- New York
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