Presidential Follies in a Loyalist View of 1867
The Springfield weekly rails at the Johnson swinging around the circle episode and Grant’s post presidential tours as signs of political hypocrisy. It contrasts Johnson’s criticism with Grant’s eight years in office, condemning public folly while noting breadline hardships. The piece mocks praise for the Fraudulent President amidst national strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Johnson
Johnson
Andy
George Washington
Abraham Linenlu
Gen. Grant
White House
Gonperess
Johneon
Coneress
Tealee
Howe
Long Branch
Spee
Grant
Republican Party
Boston
Electoral Commission
Rhode Island
Burnsiles
Andy Johnson
Onward March of the Victorious Russians Contested
A political letter critiques Republican leadership and President Hayes, arguing danger in disbanding the party. It urges caution about actions that could backfire politically and notes broader concerns over meddling by office-holders. Also references Turkish treachery and Balkan conflicts in terse, opinionated prose.
Death of Hon Rufus K Boyd in Alabama 1877
A long notice reports the death of Hon Rufus K Boyd secretary of state, noting his life, conversion, and mourning by friends. The letter from London dated July 1 quotes a somber obituary and tribute. a second section discusses European events, Danube movements, Turkish defenses, and British reactions to Russian advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W
Denmark
State OF Alabama
Orrick
Mowraomenry
Mapam
R. K. Boyd
Peet
Sour Kaest
Calamity of Steam Boiler Blast Hits City
A detailed narrative describes a catastrophic steam boiler explosion near a mining diggings site in the city. Survivors and wounded workers are named, with scenes of destruction, bodies, and rescue efforts. Reports discuss nearby casualties, the engine house wreckage, and the shock’s impact on families and witnesses.
Arrest of Rowly and Son in Texas murder case in Cassville
Sheriff Hopkins leads arrests in Washburne area of J B Rowly and Napoleon Rowly on Texas Governor’s requisition for murder in Hays County. The report links past Texas flight, a fatal assault on a Negro named Black, and a chase culminating near Corsicana. The piece also covers widespread concern over stolen and stray horses in the county, urging owners to reclaim them and urging authorities to enforce laws on stolen stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Rowly
Hopkins
Cassville
Rowly
Texas
Washtatine
My. Rowly
J.B Rowly
Nepoleon
Hays County
Beasely
Pexi
Sheriff Hopkins
Stierif Hopkins
J. P. Rowly
Walter Black
Columbus
America
Washburne
Samurday
J. Rowly
Ledenharm
Washburne Road
Ashry
Blankenship
Bart
Kerit Hopkine
Hawly Ra
Areeator
Hayes and the Politicians Amid Uproar Over Office Seekers
The article discusses factions around Hayes era politics, noting Republican indignation at attempts to revive dead issue by appointing Southern Democrats. It mentions editors and office-seekers, plus a New Hampshire House resolution by Democrat Sinclair to bar officeholders with political ties, which Republicans dodged and Democrats generally opposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Ayes
Ly Receivere
al Co
New Hampshire
Sinclair
Democratic Party of
Chief Justice Waite Hardly Ostracized in South Carolina
Governor asserts no incivility toward Chief Justice Waite during his state visit. He cites personal etiquette acts by himself and the Speaker of the House in Columbia and Charleston. He dismisses reports from the New York World as untrue and notes postwar hospitality and tightened finances among Southern families.
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South Carolina
Waite
Mampton
New York World
Waitt
Charleston
Sam
Columbia
Columia
Fragmented call to patriotism in a bare harvest moment
A fragmentary passage frames citizens leaving homes with filled baskets to celebrate a national event and return without dinner, portraying a stark critique of patriotic ritual or public life in a condensed historical tone.
Mysterious prairie crime near river reported
The Osceola Sentinel-Democrat notes a mysterious morning incident north of the river. Two men Gaines and Campbell lured Jim Fletcher to the river land, searched for his mule, and pursued him on foot after a struggle left his hat and revolvers abandoned and a man shot in the neck. Further details are unclear as the search continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Col F
Nunnally
Virginia
Nannally
Osceola Sentinel-Democrat
Gaines
Campbell
Jim Fletcher
Pletcher
Jim
Probate Court Hailge Laurence Admits Probate Business This Week
Probate Court Hailge Laurence attends probate business this week with no litigation or common pleas cases until the second Monday in August. Administrators and curators are requested to attend, the current session lasting all week and part of next. West wa cits has between eight and ten million acres of forests, timber valued at $75,000,000 as it stands. Oak, walnut, cherry, ash, poplar, maple, elm, sycamore, and locust grow to great size there.
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London
Europe
Hiraova
Kal-arash
Ismail
Danube
Kustendje
Roman Walle
Kuistendje
Russia
Milentine
Simnitra
Asia Minor
Crosring
Simnitar
Rastehuk
Varnatine
Shumla
Osman Bavar
Baza
Widdin
Bulgaria
Trin Magurelli
Balkans
Kars Bayazid
Araxes Valley
Zewin
Kars
Soghans
Teresi
Lana
Elibaba
Gayazid
Argaxes
Haas
Kriponi
Euce Ceed
Soghandlu
Bardeh
Khorastan
Mukhtay Pasha
Kapakel
Uhassan
Apah
Hfe
Denebohun
Erzeraum
Delibaba
Zewi
Brant
Thfense
Chetket Pasha
Montankor
Suleiman
Salb
Zeta
Said Pashas
Mekemet Ali
Maratza
Ter
Waratcha
Kutschi Mountains
Ragusa
Mesemet
Montenegro
Losvos
Daly
Huse
Thoffman
Sander
Roscoe
Roscoe Ferry
Texas
Charley Gaines
Dec Campbell
Helen i
Ut Fe
Osage
Selig
Carenta Bentiacl-Democrat
Laurence
West Waceits
Hanging in a Barn Signals Tragedy at Pears Store
An elderly man named Watterman was found hanging in a barn near Pears' store in Beaten Creek, Arkansas, on a Thursday morning. He had recently left town after plans to start a local business, and residents knew him from prior stays. The report notes uncertainty about his reasons and circumstances surrounding the fatal act.
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Smith
Jones
Parner
Henry Mesplay
Joe Elysieqttie
Dave Ball
Granby
Sud
Nav, Berry and McDaniel
Cranby
Lareen
Newtonia
Louis Raut
Harry T. Blow
Kingaton
Inge Crane
Mesars
Fishel
Noseilial
Williams
Moffet Whitlock
Mavenat Bullington
Henry Meeplay
Thameours
Homs
Mesplayne
Joseph Ely
Abraham Turner
Jone
J Uy
Tuuday
Poond
Watterman
Pears
White Sulphur Springs Rumor Draws Southern Democrats
Washington dispatch reports rumors of a July gathering at White Sulphur Springs Virginia where governors and Southern Democrats might meet with Congress members to discuss stance toward the Administration. Senators Ransom and others note no solid foundation for plans and predict continued Democratic strength in the South.
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Washington
Cincinnati Enquirer
White Sulpher Springs
West Virginia
Congress
South Carolina
Nichelle
Louisiana
Col
Quitt
Georgia
Rilbert
Co. Walker
Virginia
Sayler
Ohio
Morrison
Inois
Blackburn
Rentacke
Hayes
House
Senator Ransom
North Carolina
Tf Mayes
Tle
Ransom
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Springfield, MO
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Mainy
Muntenegro—Turkivh Loanes
Circavlans
Rufus K. Boyd
England
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Morning Post
Armenia
Dardanelles
Campart
Kansas
H. Plumb
Linn
Nensho Walls
C. W. Blair
Fort Scott
Pratt
Humboldt
Snch
St. Louis
St.Louis
Colorado
Kan
Erastus Wells
Henry Flad
L. ©. Norvile
John B. Maude
Giles F. Filley
Henry County
Benton County
Cedar County
Bakiiaan
Mille
Suusnes Aera
Peuvie
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Drs. Ray
Berry
William
Roorop
Holt
Sing
Sovean
Ile
Barna
William Smith
St. Louis, Kansas and
Fisage Railroad
City of
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Osage and
Maries
Missouri
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Montgomery
Caliaway
Waneas
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Cetar
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Sista
Houta
Fort Smith
Ark
Rei Bie
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Stratton
Cedar Oh
Hon
F. Wells
Giles F Filey
LC. Norvell
Jno
B. Maude
Edward Morrisson
St. 1
Chicago
California
Board of Supervisors
San Joaquin County
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I Hive
Broadway
New York
Dousel
Rowly and Son
Gould
el Huntington
Waxittxaton
Jane
Obi
Sk. B. Hayes
Ulayes
Eugene Hale
George M. Robeson
Jay Gould
C. P. Huntington
Relea National
Hale
Robeson
der Gonliand
Partington
India
Pacife
Scharz
Pacifi Rarlroads
Pacific Railroads
Washington Carr
Baltimore Sun
Republican Campaign Committee
Z. Chandler
Zach. Chandler
Wm. H. Kemble
Pennsylvania
Gov. Hayes
Hint
Hepublican State Committee
Republican National Committee
Cov. Hayes
Copenhagen
Artilery
Germany
Im Hirschberg
Seemaree Oearie
Chaul
Damilistastigs
Isfaui
Sowles
Silva
Vuk Cam
Es Grem
Rae
Ries Ney
NEW York Watch Company
LL Dresser
Weneral Apeat
N. Neventh Street
Jackson
Hilton
C. & Jaceron & CO
Factorers
Petersburg
Lawes Tereas Aid
Aclett2co
Peta
Aean
Rasional Lavalide
Lee aMbeetet
Rok
Mgrms
Ieee
Rae L. Jones
Fees Weee Younger
Cutan
sTisch
Fleeanes
Agere
Heaton
Buren Ave
Bostan
Mase
Marvin Epson
Tiree
Beers
Stevens Dear
G. M. Rutile
San
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H. R. Stevens
Basten
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