Finish the Normal School Building Now for Indiana
Senator Ricg of Parke urges completing the Normal School building and opening the school to educate teachers for Indiana’s public schools. He warns that failure to complete would disgrace the state, which already depends on out-of-state teachers and imports education from others.
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Diegrace
Ricg
Parke
Friends of Education
Terre Hatte
Indiana
Orich
East
Tennessee Outlook Grows for Andrew dos som Governor Bid
A New York Times correspondent in Tennessee predicts Andrew dos som will run against Col. Stames for governor. He cites dos som’s broad base and preserved records as strengths while noting the Union League’s hold on black voters as a major obstacle. Registration officials under Brown Low’s successor D. W. Ssurer may shape the race.
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Twnessex
New York Times
Andrew Dossom
Col. Stames
Secret Union League
Vetera
Browm Low
D. W. Ssurer
Senate
Canal schemes shift global balance toward France
A U S envoy Cusine obtains from Colombia rights for a Panama Canal while Nicaragua’s Arax and Napotxon III pursue a French canal via the San Juan River and its lake. The Emperor advocates the project to rival Suez and the Atlantic Telegraph, restoring France to maritime prominence alongside Britain and the United States.
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Ir Tm
United States
Mr. Cusine
Pacama
Senor Arax
Nicaragua
NaPotxon III
San Juan
France
France Debates Return of Louis Prillipe Remains
The French Senate was asked to repatriate Louis Prillipe’s remains, akin to Naroszow’s earlier burial imported by King Louis Parerres. The Senate ruled the matter private business not of public interest.
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Louis Prillipe
France
Naroszow
Louis Parerres
Senate
Baltimore crowds take fragments of coffin blankets as souvenirs
An illustration of public reaction reports that the two blankets wrapping assassin Boora's coffin were cut into small fragments by Baltimoreans visiting the remains, demonstrating the widespread rage for relief in the country.
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Boora
Blaine Poised To Command Forty-First Speakership
Washington reports Blaine leads in New England and holds a majority in the Middle and Western states with solid southern support. A two thirds caucus majority is seen as likely. Funds for Gen Wu Taft supporters aim for 100000 dollars to buy residences in Washington City for his army head role, with remainder invested in securities. Over half the target raised.
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Wasmington
Blaine
New England
Middle
South
Gen
Wu. T. Saxn- Man
Washington City
President Johnson’s veto echoes on District of Columbia affairs
The piece critiques President Johnson as he resists district civil rights measures. It notes his rumored return to stage roles, accuses him of pandering to Black voters, and questions the validity of his veto justification. The writer suggests this could be his final veto if facts are accurate.
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A. J
Moss
Tennessee
Washington
Ozyan Ogomwatt
Old
Johnson
Congress
District of Columbia
Terre Haute Express Comment on Indiana Suffrage Debate
The Terre Haute Express weighs Indiana Republican views on suffrage and cautions against radical tone. It notes the paper can reflect party opinions despite restraint and cautions that disenfranchising opponents would not be feasible locally.
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St. Louis Democrat
Lave
Terre Haute Express
Indiana
ExPruse
Republictos
Missouri
Radio.1
Grant era merit tests for office seekers urged in New York
The New York Sun discusses how Grant era appointees should prove honesty and capability for public revenue roles. It cites Burrer Worth lore and reiterates the Jeffersonian tests—honesty capacity patriotism—as revived standards for applicants seeking positions under Grant.
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New York
Sen
Grant
The
Sun
Burrer- Worth
New York City
Borreaworria
Gnant
Washington
Jeffersos
Public receptions planned for Johnson in multiple cities
Ix 18 members of the New York Common Council propose a public reception for President Johnson after he leaves the White House on the fourth proximate date. Baltimore authorities prepare for a reception as he passes through, with a banquet planned in Nashville. Old followers reserve copies of the Constitution to pass to the people.
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Common Council of
New York
Jounson
White House
Baltimore
Nashville
Legislative dignity over attacks by newspaper critics
An editorial urges legislators to ignore hostile newspaper taunts and focus on work. It argues dignity rests on merit and outcome, not on transient sensational attacks from lobbyists and critics. The piece compares the Senate’s storms to a tempest drowning a feather.
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General Assembly
Grant and Civil Service Roles Spark Party Debate
The Cincinnati Times questions Grant’s stance on rewarding military officers with civil offices, noting his sympathy for officers and urging balance with competent civilians. It hopes Grant will select honest, capable leaders from both military and civilian ranks, earning broad party support.
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Grant
Cincinnati Times
Congress
The Late Ben Butler and the Grant Clash
Washington February coverage recalls the Butler censure vote and its alleged aim to block General Grant's election. It cites Butler's dramatic House actions, his professed good of the country, and whispers of a long plan tied to a hostile stance toward the President elect and a suppressed newspaper review.
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Chronicle
Washington
Butler
Wade
Massachusetts
General Grant
Senate
Gen. Butler
Gen. Grant
Gen
Grant
Butler Criticized For Ambition And Gossip In Congress
The article accuses General Butler of masking hostility toward the President-elect and spying on colleagues. It questions his abilities, cites poor responses toGarfield and Bingham, and suggests his public display damaged his influence as he enters the new Congress.
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Gen. Butler
Butler
Georgia
Garfield
Bingham
Reus
Where a Woman's Power Lies in Affection and Sacrifice
The speaker asserts true female power lies in the affections and self sacrifice rather than glittering generalities. Women should pursue all that their faculties allow and follow instincts, with strength rooted in love, guiding actions and influence for humanity.
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Br. Chapin
Punctuality as Moral Duty and Social Bond
The piece laments widespread tardiness and argues timekeeping reflects promise keeping and respect. It condemns slow adherence to schedules from church services to meetings, urging deterrents to tardiness and noting the social and moral costs of delayed punctuality.
Cat Rescued by Firemen From Third Story Window
During a Fourth Street boarding-house fire, brave rescuers saved most of Mrs. Ford’s belongings. A quick-thinking man tied a mirror to a cat and lowered it to the pavement after the cat refused to use the improvised rope, drawing cheers from onlookers as the feline was safely delivered.
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Fourth Street
St. Louis Democrat
Wheat Exports Rise as Trade Surges in Europe
Since January shipments reach nearly a million bushels of wheat to Europe, far above last year's quarter million. Experts say a healthy trade requires a surplus and lower prices, with Congress likely to curb speculation. Breadstuffs prices in New York drop from last year, with No.1 spring wheat at 170 per bushel, California wheat at 2, and leading California flour at 10 50 per barrel, down from February levels.
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Europe
Congress
South
New York
California
St. Louis
Jealous Maiden Traps Courier Of Beehive Sting Plot
In New Orleans a young woman, Julia, learns of her beloved Charlie’s flirtations with a widow. Curious, she spies on them, triggers a beehive sting incident, and ends up badly stung. The scene ends with Julia vowing never to be jealous again.
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New Orleans
Charlie
Julia
Moe
Elee
Vere
Housa
Sven
Perugian Iron-Clad Fleet Arrives With Convoys at Key West
From Key West Ker Weret Feb 19 The Perugian iron clad fleet with the convoys arrived here this morning from Pensacola as also the telegraph cable steamer New England.
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Key West
Pensacola
New England
Evansville Soap and Candle Factory Destroyed by Fire
Evansville February 21 The soap and candle factory of Philip Dacker was totally destroyed by fire at 8 o clock this morning. Losses total fourteen thousand dollars with insurance coverage five thousand dollars through Evansville Insurance Companies.
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Evansville
Philip Dacker
Evansville Insurance Companies
Mississippi Arrives as War Seen Ended at Time
The steamer Mississippi from Rio Janeiro arrived today with news that the war was considered ended. It is believed Lopaz has gone to Bolivia aboard an American man of war. Ascension was occupied by the Allies on January 5th.
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Mississippi
Rio Janeiro
Lopaz
Bolivia
Ascension
Jao
New Albany Mount Carmel St Louis airline railroad formed
Articles of association filed with the Secretary of State establish the New Albany Mt. Carmel and St. Louis airline railroad. Thirteen directors were elected at a New Albany meeting led by President Hon. Aug Bradley, with enough stock subscribed to assure completion.
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Indianapolis
Inpranarolis
Secretary of State
New Albany
Mt. Carmel
St. Louis
Aug. Bradley
Governor Smith Issues Letter On Ku Klux Outrages
Mosixe February 20 Gov Smith issues a letter to county sheriffs directing strong action against Ku Klux outrages. They are invested with ample authority to protect citizens and preserve order and may call upon the nearest military commander for assistance under War Department orders.
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Mosixe
Death of Detective Barmoure Found in Duck River
Nashville reports a white man’s body found in Duck River near Columbia. Detective Barmoure, abducted from a Columbia rail car a month earlier, is identified. rope strangulation and tied bands noted. coroner’s inquest held. Martial law declared in eight counties by Gov. Brownlow, Gen. Cooper to send militia. fear of broader Tennessee troubles.
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Fredericks
Columbia
Lim
Duck River
Barmoure
Brownlow
Overton
Jackson
Maury
Les
Lawrence
Gibson
Madison
Haywood
Cooper
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