Arabian Charger Barak the Remarkable Mare
An officer recalls Barak a remarkable Arabian mare once owned in Civil War service. She guided troops, carried the rider sixteen miles to supply depots, saved a wounded master, and died after a shell strike. The tale includes an Arab legend of a freed slave’s horse and a dramatic Petersburg assault.
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Widke
Overton Pour Corners
Nozzie
Nuilin
the Darky
Reub
Ourecamp
Pier Gutachiv
Abou-el-Marek
Acre
Abowe
Jerico
Petersburg
Borak
Dissipated Dogs Roam Paris Nightlife With Nocturnal Revels
A verbose reminiscence describes two notorious night owls roaming Paris after dark. They haunt Peters and Melder venues, move to Baratie’s near the central market, then vanish with dawn, leaving locals to remark on their unruly, edifying debauchery and eerie resemblance to a novel character.
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Paris
Peters
hoTondes
Serra
Atal
Sven Aly
ICU
Baratie
P. Im
Murer
Porter Inauguration Opens Indiana Legislature In 187?
The first day of Gov Albert G Porter’s tenure in Indianapolis featured a joint procession from the Court House to Talish’s Opera House. The oath was administered by the state’s Chief Justice, with inaugural address and remarks by Lt. Gov Hanna. Porter urges economy, a five member Visitors board with two women, swamp land surveys, and constitutional amendment votes.
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Todianapolis
A. G. Porter
House
Senate
Court House
Talish
Opera House
Dr. Vernon
Supreme Court
Tifth
Albert Gi. Porter
Hanna
Porter
Bureau of Statistics
James D. Williams
Swift and the Chinese treaty details disclosed in San Francisco
John I. Swift, a treaty commissioner, arrives aboard the Gaelic and confirms authentic treaty terms. He notes Chinese concessions delayed by royal birthday events and weather, denies reports of mid negotiations capitulation or Minister Angell resignation. He says the treaty allows China to end residence limits and addresses naturalization.
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Swift
San Francisco
John I. Swift
China
New York Herald
Herald
United States
Hayandes
United
Peking
Mgr. Swift
Angell
Logan's Carnot Bill Stalled in Senate Military Committee
Washington January 11 The Senate Military Committee debated General Logan's bill to restore General Grant to the army with Democratic opposition citing Grant's role in the recent presidential canvass and Hanen ch's election. The vote was sharp and a decision to postpone action until next Tuesday was reached as Democrats plan an informal caucus.
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Logan
Carnot
Washington
Senate
Grant
Hanench
Logen
Death in Kansas Suspected Foul Play After Punt Play
Arthur Russell of Thayer, Maus., found dead with a crushed skull four miles east of Neodesha after being seen with two men, Brown and Cassidy, who are detained for a coroner's inquest set tomorrow. Officials suspect foul play in the incident near the Neodesha area.
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Fredonia
Kas
Arthur Russell
New Thayer
Maus
Neodesha
Brown
Cassidy
Ex-Sixie Treasurer Charles M. Phelps Dies in Prison
A New York dispatch reports Charles M. Phelps former Sixie Treasurer and defaulter died of consumption in prison this morning. Convicted in October 1875 of forgery and careepy on three counts he was sentenced to five years hard time and would have received a pardon soon.
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New York
Leany
Charles M. Phelps
Eaen
Consolidation Terms Agreed For Major Telegraph Firms
New York January 12 reports confirm terms of a planned merger among the Western Union American Union Telegraphs and the Atlantic and Pacific companies. The exact details are not released yet but control remains concentrated under Jay Gould. The deal puts the larger company in position to influence rates and structure, provoking business indignation and calls for government intervention.
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New York
Thousand and Cone
Western Union
American Union Telegraph Companies
Jracreen Union
Atlantic E Pacific
Washington
American Union
Atlantic and Pacific
Jay Trould
Explosion at Union Ironworks Wrecks Building in Detroit
A massive blast at Union Ironworks on West Woodbridge street Detroit January 12 destroys a five story facility. Three men killed engineers Richard Whittier fireman Albert Crossin and foreman Henry Schultz with Whittier body badly mangled. The loss exceeds 300000 with partial insurance. Police search continues for two remaining missing workers.
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Detroit
Mich
Union Lonring Mills
TL A. A. Mnty
Whittier
Pines
Homas Mabon
Cannon Questions Governor Murray on Election Certificate Action
Delegate Cannon of Uteh says Governor Murray exceeded his authority by withholding the certificate of election. He notes a similar 44th Congress contest and predicts the House will not sustain Murray’s course. Cannon seeks clarity after press reports of higher authority backing Murray.
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Daetegwaie Cannas Opiaean
Woeoshington
Digi T2
Cankon
Uteh
Murray
Committee On
New York
Cannon
AC x
House
Inaugurated Lt Governor Hanna Presides as Senate President
Indianapolis January 11 The newly inaugurated Lieutenant Governor Thomas Hanna of Allen county took his seat as President of the Senate. Democratic Senators opposed moving resolutions to committees as unparliamentary. After debate the point of order was overruled and an appeal lay on the table by party vote. The House adopted a joint committee plan to revise the statutes. A bill was introduced to curb quail and pheasant killing for two years and to enforce compulsory education.
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Indianapolis
Thomas Hanna
Allen County
Senate
Porter
House of Representatives
Seneca Indians land treaty outrage prompts inquiry
The special Senate committee to investigate the Ponca Indians reports anger toward Secretary Schurz for inducing Ponca Chiefs to sign a treaty ceding Dakota lands while the inquiry is pending. It is understood the secretary was informed by committee members that the action is a blank outrage and deserves condemnation. The matter will be raised in the Senate in coming days.
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Washington
Senese
Schurz
Iis
Senate
Indiana Legislature Deliberations in January Session
In Indianapolis the Senate spent hours on appropriating 3 125 000 for current session expenses and a bill to simplify estate claim allowances, both advancing to final readings. The House deferred a concurrent resolution urging Congress to favor pensions for Mexican soldiers by 48 to 47.
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Iadia
Indianapolis
Senate
House
Indiana Congressmien
Wabash Train Derails Near Mitchell injures dozen
A Wabash Cypress train departing Chicago last night from Mitchell, LL derailed early this morning eight to twelve miles north of here. The rear passenger coach left the track and ditched, injuring about a dozen passengers, none seriously.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Mitchell, LL
Here
Secretary Sherman Plans Visits to Generals and Portsmouth
Secretary Sherman intends to visit General Carichiat Mentor this weekend and his home in Stapsfield on Monday. He will travel to Columbus midweek to pay respects to the General Assembly and Portsmouth authorities report warnings about contemplacent at government establishments.
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Sherman
Washington
Sherminu
Carichiat Mentor
Stapsfield
Columbus
General Assembly
Senator Ate Dorada and Jose ph due a Hereard wed in Indiana
Senator Ate Dorada of Indiana married Jose ph due a Hereard this forenoon in a ceremony at the bride’s brother’s residence. The bridal party departed for New York at 9 30 after the nuptials.
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Neonet
Ween
Washington
Ate Dorada
Indiana
Joseph Due
Mgr
Frank 3
Farnsworth
New York
Telegraph men seized in Elizabeth wire interference
Twelve American Union telegraph men were arrested in Elizabeth New Jersey for interfering with Western Union wires and held in 500 dollars bail each for examination. Myr. Wilson of the Pennsylvania road acted as surety.
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Elizabeth
N. J
Ameerican Union
Western Union
Myr. Wilson
Pennsylvania Road
Senate Debates Franking Privilege Bill Without Action
In Washington on January 12 the Senate debated restoring the franking privilege but took no final action. The sentiment favors reinstating the privilege despite the procedural delay. In New York on January 11 Mrs Hyerton and her 9 year old son died in Washington S. J. when an oil lamp exploded setting their clothing on fire.
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Washington
Senate
Stoker
Sor
New York
Acquitted on insanity plea in Jersey City murder case
Mary O Connor, accused of killing three deer children in Jersey City, was acquitted by reason of insanity. The verdict came after a New York jury found her not guilty by insanity.
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New York
Jaiagary
Mary O'Connor
Jersey
Wheat and grain market notes from New York and Baltimore
Market bulletin reports quiet and steady trading for wheat, corn, oats, rye, and other grain in New York and Baltimore. Prices shown include No. 2 red winter wheat around 7 to 19 cash, corn steady with various spot and seller bids, oats quiet, and rye firm with limited movement. Dressed hogs and clover seed prices listed among other items.
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New York
Chicago
Milwaukee
Sever Pepin
Mareh
AGI Ge
Yorello
Hiriner
Local Attorneys At Law Directory Fragment
A fragmented OCR listing multiple law offices in Sullivan Indiana including Maple & Waggoner, Gunn, and Coulson withaddresses such as Bank building and North side of square. Notes prompt attention for office filings and insurance agents also appear in the street listings.
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Sullivan, Gadiaunt
Local Attorney Advertises Services in Terre Haute
IT HAYS an attorney at law offers services in Terre Haute Indiana. Office on Commercial Row near Olive No 7 with special attention to collectors. Gitles Now in Matus Street attends all courts and concentrates on general business and litigation.
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Paov
Sullivan
Dadian
Olive No. 7
Las
Matus Street
4Th and
Sti
South
Side
Terre Haute
Indiana
Physicians in Sullivan Indiana Advertisements
Physicians and surgeons offer 24 hour call service with prompt attention. One office is over Kelly's Jewelry Store Sullivan Indiana and another over Humphrey's Grocery Store north side of public square Sullivan Indiana. Specializes in chronic ailments and diseases of females.
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Kelly’s
Sullivan
Indiana
Humphrey's Grocery Store
Public Square
Sullivan Tadiana
Photographer and Frame Dealer W Johnson in Sulllivan
W PROTOGRAPHER W JOHNSON photographer and dealer in frames all sizes and styles. Photographs ambrotypes and cabinet cards in all styles. Pictures taken in clear or cloudy weather. Special attention to enlarging old pictures. Rooms over Corry Duttons store north Side Square Sullivan Indiana.
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Eays
Corry & Dutton
North Side Square
Sullivas Diana
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