News Summary from The Sparta Eagle July 17 1867
Treasury official I M Meline dies aged native of New York. Baltimore bricklayers demand five dollars daily and nine hour shifts. Wealy found not guilty in Cincinnati murder trial. Secretary McCulloch hires Aiken as counsel for Mrs Surratt case. Hundreds of maimed soldiers seek work. Gulf states men organize a trans Mississippi invasion of Mexico led by a Confederate cavalry officer in Tennessee.
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I. M. Meline
Office of the Treasury of the United States
New York
Cincinnati
Baltimore
J. C. Wealy
Young Corry
Spetcer House
Dingingati
Gulf States
trans-Mississippi
Mexico
Tennessee
Wisconsin Editors Oppose Tariff on Printing Paper
At their convention the Wisconsin Editorial Association endorsed abolishing the government duty on printing paper, then debated the practical and economic consequences. The majority argued for protective tariffs, cautioning against special legislation that would harm farmers and publishers alike, and urged Congress to maintain duties to support national finances.
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Wisconsin Editorial Association
Congress
Editeriz
Wisconsin
Vow
Hinois
Minnesota
Commonwealth
Treat the Southern People Wisdom From a Radical Orator
Milwaukee abolitionist Ludge Byron Paine urges mercy to the South in a Janesville speech. He argues the war's foe was the institution of slavery not the people, calls for restraint until healing follows, and condemns vindictive constitutionalism. Paine urges unity and humane policy toward former Confederates.
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Ludge Byron Paine
Milwaukee
Janesville
South
Kingdom and Destiny of Maximilian Stated in Reflection
The article comments on Maximilian's execution and the fall of monarchy in the Americas. It notes a warning to European royalty seeking power, expresses regret at the king's death, and praises the Republic’s rejection of monarchy while embracing spiritual and temporal providence. The piece critiques political ambition and foresees few vacancies.
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Kingdom of God
Maximilian
Enid
Reconstruction Bill Proclaimed by Congress and District Commanders
The act declares former Confederate state governments illegal and places civil power under military control. It empowers district commanders to suspend remove or appoint civil officers and directs boards of registration to examine qualifications and bar former state officers from voting. It also sets registration procedures extending to October 1867 and requires oath compliance for new officials.
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Congress
Sterron J
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Mississippi
Alabama
Florida
Texas
Louisiana
Arkansas
Army of the
United States
Board of Registration
Boards of Registration
Sarnae
Reconstruction Bill Passes Senate House Agreement on Bill
The Senate and House reached accord on a reconstruction bill with amendments. It removes presidential removal power from military commanders, and defines disfranchised officers to include all civil officers created by law. The bill seeks to ensure no presidential or Attorney General interference and awaits the president’s signature with adjournment likely Thursday.
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Senate
Touse
Cimibull
Mr. Stevens
Fimibull
Ilouse
Stevens
United States
United State
Ain
Congress
Sheridan
Provident
Johnson
Darly Wis
A Day at Sparta Wisconsin Fourth of July Report
The article portrays Sparta Monroe County Wisconsin as a thriving village with three thousand residents, two newspapers, hotels, churches, a bank, a courthouse, and a woolen mill. It notes political shifts from Republican to Democratic leanings, praises local baseball Eagle Club players, and describes a lively Independence Day celebration with fireworks, dancing, and crowds from surrounding areas. The piece highlights Mather print paper, Ely’s horses, and Ida Tous social events, ending with a promotional note on a stomach remedy.
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Sparta
Wisconsin
Mather
la Crosse
The
Jagle
W. H. Farnham
Democrat
J. Whipple
Monroe County
Eagle Club
Intrepid
Kambert
Sheldon
Northup
Ely
Ida Tous
Me. Jones
VM. Bo
Ida Paxil
Wisconsin Hops Boom Drives Agricultural Shift Across State
Wisconsin farmers quicken to hop culture as wheat and wool declines whetting new enterprise. Kilbourn City reports 43 000 pounds of hop roots shipped, equating to about 1 055 acres planned and Sauk County contributing roughly 9 000 acres. Locals foresee hops becoming a regional hub with rising internal demand and possible exports, urging measured growth to avoid overreliance.
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Wisconsin
Wester
Vermont
Ohio
Hop-Pole
Juneau
Monroe
Kilbourn City
Express
Sauk County
Milbourn City
Wiscon
Filibuster party bound for Mexico from New Orleans
A telegraphic note from New Orleans to Sheridan's headquarters says about a hundred filibusters including several deserters from the U S armgy are moving toward Mexico within a day or two. They are said to head for the Rio Grande via Travana though the report is not confirmed. There is also mention of a proclamation attributed to Escobedo being a forgery.
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Nino Toric
New Orleans
Zereki
Sheridan
United States
Armgy
Mexico
Rio Grande
Travana
Escobedo
Sailed to Charleston and reports from New York
From New York July 13 Mrs Jefferson Davis and child sailed today in the Champion for Charleston. Henry J. Raymond sailed for a ope. The whiskey seizure for internal revenue violations continues with 800 barrels prepared for California. Brilant Young dr and John Young sons of the Mormon prophet are in town. Feuds over filibustering expeditions to Mexico surface with similar groups in Buffalo and New Orleans. A Morris Witslow led meeting discusses the American Express Company winding up. Constitutional Unionists urge government action in Colonels Neagle and Warren case. GeG. Jones had a street confrontation with Cy about a remark.
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New York
Jefferson Davis
Child
Charleston
Henry J. Raymond
Aope
California
Brilant Young Dr
John Young
Dome
Europe
Utah
Devel
Devel Says That Thvo
Mexico
Maximilian
I Progress
Buffalo
New Orleans
American x
Morris Witslow
Bnion
Neagle
Warren
Feni
George G. Jones
Publishe
Cyday
Riot at Film Park in New York prompts police clash
A large party of Germans clashed with police at Film Park in New York yesterday. The incident ended without further trouble after officers dispersed the crowd. A separate Newark report cited a Saturday morning cholera case, described as the alleged capital offense.
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New York
Film Park
Elie Sutter
Newark
Fire destroys Boston House and several residences
A blaze on July 15 ravaged the Boston House in Smithville and damaged Lindow and Mullen residences. Authorities report losses around £1,000 and several occupants displaced.
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Boston
Smithbie
Lindow
Mullen
Turbulent News From Paris and Vera Cruz
News from Paris reports Emperial Maltense government deprived of word after Liberal capture of Mexico City. Dano vows to send a strong fleet to Vera Cruz to retake him if prisoner. In Dublin, Gen Farrell, a Fenian, is arrested and sent for trial. A U.S. citizen Sliveris is arrested in Paris. Portugal seeks his return to Lisbon via sailing ship.
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Paris
Mexico
Dano
Nayolem
Vera Cruz
Hoxvox
Farrell
Dublin
Scliveris
United States
Portuguost
Sieben
France
Foreign news on gold standard shifts and currency parity
The Emerald's Paris correspondent reports the monetary conference adopting the five franc unit for gold coins and the US likely reducing gold dollars to five francs. France will coin 25 franc pieces valued with US five dollar coins, and England will adjust sovereigns to a common standard, effectively making the dollar the gold unit. In Baltimore, bricklayers and masons suspend work until daily wage demands are met. In New York, McDevitt scored a billiards run of 65 on the two red balls, the largest on record without potting them.
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New York
Imerald
Paris
Monetary Conference
United States
England
Baltimore
Feratd
Long Branch
McDevitt
Nhe
Jaws
Arizona City Destroyed by Colorado River Breakwater Overflow
From Arizona a San Francisco report says the Colorado river overflow destroyed Arizona City. Fort Yuma quarters burned, only uninsured Lavo buildings survive. Toll $300,000. An Arizona mail carrier was killed by Indians.
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San Francisco
Tate Arizona
Colorado
Gila
Arizona City
Lavo
Fort Yuma Ide
Overland Company
Jfort Yuna
Arizona
Baseball Match Between Nationals and Buckeyes Ends 12 to 8
July match report from Cixensati notes Washington Nationals versus Cincinnati Buckeyes with a final score of 12 to 8 in favor of the Nationals. An earlier July event from The Fcre, Arpany records Dexter defeating Brown George in three straight heats with times listed as 2,29.904 and 2,201.
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Cixensati
Nationals
Washington
Buckeyes
Cincinnati
Forever
Arpany
Dexter
Brown George
Ranving Mere
Venan Maters Breaks Amidst American Military Movements
New York reports General ONeill Colonel Hines Senator Fitzgerald and others arriving for a planned picnic amid rumors of military talks. The US steamer Michigan arrived as Canadians move forces toward Fort Erie and a Venian council convened with delegates from various regions.
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New York
Horard Buffao
O'Neil
Hines
Fitzgerald
Brennan
Gibbons
Murphy
O'Neill
Mio
United States
Michigan
Cherniz
Fort Fiie
Black Rock
Venian Military Council
Roberts
Cincinnati
Chicago
Memphis
Rochester
Port Erie
Buffalo
Fort Erie
Reign of Maximilian, Cortina Threats and Far-Reaching Interventions
News from Galveston July 15 reports poor cotton prospects due to a month of rain while detailing Maximilian’s execution, Juarez’s concealment of bodies, and Méjia’s wife’s distress. Cortina and Berriozabal plan to recruit. Cortina aims to occupy the Rio Grande with 1,560 troops amid U.S. opposition to Maximilian. A ring of sensational notices includes a Milwaukee challenge to a Chicago game for $500, with Brinckman terms and distant import.
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Galveston
Texas
Maximilian
Maximiline
Miramon
Mejia
Juarez
Salm Salm
Fanperor
Queretaro
Cortina
Berriozabal
Rio Grand
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Ptible
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