Our Tars in the Far East and the Corean conflict
A summary of Admiral Rodgers actions against Coreans on the Korhgua river, noting fort defenses and ships exchanges, plus editorial critique of Washington leadership and Navy Secretary travel. It contrasts New York and Philadelphia debts and governance, with broader remarks on crops, labor, and politics in 1871.
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Far East
Corea
China
Admiral Rodgers
Whch
England
France
Prussia
Korghua
Coreans
Rodgers
Rodgera
Washington
Navy
Charleston Notes on Politics and Phosphates
Special correspondent from Charleston reports a lively, sunlit city by the sea. The piece critiques South Carolina politics, noting Black officeholders, alleged graft, and a push for minority representation, while detailing Charleston’s commercial recovery, phosphate wealth, and pending auctions with a mix of local satire and observation.
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General Gilmore
Swamp Angels
Here
Liverpool Sirect
Charleston
Eatmaus
Seoteh
Seotehman
Hendricks Opinion Interview in Indianapolis Herald
Ex Senator Thomas A Hendricks, now a lawyer near Indianapolis, discusses political issues and party futures with a reporter. He weighs whether the Democratic or Republican parties should nominate him and reflects on Grant, the presidency, and party realignments in a detailed, candid studio-style exchange.
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New York
Corres
Hendricks
Thomas A. I Hendricks
Indianapolis
United State
Hendricks, Mord & Hendricks
Semricks
Indy
Democratic Party
White House
Vallandigham
Wikden
Republican Party
Riacan Parti HS
Vitis
Repubilicais
Fatal boiler explosion near Westfield ferry boat
A boiler catastrophe last Sunday struck a hoarder vessel between New York City and Seien Island. About fifty passengers aboard were killed or drowned while many others were injured. witnesses describe the forward section lifting and shattering, with women and children among the distraught survivors.
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Westfield
New York City
Seien Island
Elnnily
St Louis County Justices Vote Amid Corruption Claims
The St Louis county election will select new county justices after a long corruption charge against the present County Court. Both parties field strong tickets with Charles Speck leading the Democratic side for presiding justice and Chaun J. Filley heading the Radical ticket. Filley, long a candidate, is noted as socially prominent and business minded. Speck is described as not a politician, while Filley has run for state treasurer and lost by over 40,000 votes.
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New York
New York Evening Post
William Cullen Bryant
Philadelphia
The
Post
Central Park
Brooklyn
North
East Rivers
Croton Aqueduct
Pire Department
East River
the Times
Croton
Philadelphia Edge
United
Whitdelphia
New York Times
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Democratic Party of the Union
Tammany
Radical Party
Democrat
Othand
United States Treasury
Gr Reuceny
Texas
Coll Bailey
New York Ring
Blaisdells
Bowens
Treasury
Sonnel
York Bureau
Poyt
Commonwealth
New World
Alany
Chautauqua
Long
Anwf
South Car Agricul Ng
Academy of Music
Wade Stampton
August Belmont
Charles O'Conides
C. Battler
John Chadwick
Ster
St. Louis
St. Louis County
Uessay
Democrat Sas
Maestliche Post
Charles Speck
Chaun J. Filley
Speck
Mr. Filley
Texas Divided Into Three Parts Proposed
Texas voters would decide this fall on dividing the state into Eastern Middle and Western Texas with areas of 38411, 110000 and 93000 square miles respectively. The Galveston News opposes the plan citing higher costs from three separate state offices and accusing the drive of serving office seekers rather than the people.
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Division of
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Galveston News
Texag
Senate
Political Debate Over Grant Candidate Prospects
The passage discusses reform and civil service concerns, noting criticism of Grant’s strength and doubts about alternative Republican choices. It mentions Velles Dhave and Lorin, referencing a public response to Grant’s renomination and the influence of reformers within the party.
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Velles Dhave
Civil Service
Hendricks
Unclear late 19th Century lynching report prompts denials
Fragmentary text questions timing of a lynching by Ku Klux Klan in a Southern vicinity and mentions the Patriot newspaper denying Gen Sheeman's New Orleans speech. The garbled OCR suggests frustration with sensational reports and requests corroboration from the Patriot.
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Sheeman
New Orleans
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