Francis Jax and Gun Clash Over Chancellorsville Battle Fallout
In a contentious exchange Averill defends Tooker and accuses others of vanity, blaming Tooker for the battle’s failures. The report notes Americans abroad debating dupland, John Bulls, and treaty noise, suggesting young gentlemen’s trips distract from real news. The piece argues such incidents may prevent stagnation but are sent via cable.
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Francixa Jax
Averill
Japan
Chancellorsville
Tan
Howarth
Tooker
Dupland
John Bulls
Congress Adjourns with Less Contusion and More Progress
The report notes adjournment of the Sanom Congress and a successful close of business with less contusion than usual. It claims relief from anxiety over objectionable measures and expresses broad congratulation to all concerned for improved proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanom
Mutual Admiration and Nomination Letters from 1872 Convention
A Philadelphia Convention delegates letter to Gen Grant nominates him for the presidency and the President replies accepting the unanimous nomination. The exchange, dated June 10, 1872, reflects formal salutes and pledges of support from Thomas Settle and other vice presidents to Grant upon victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wong
Philadelphia
Washington
Granteby
Con Vention
Geant
Paie
United States
Avery
Thomas Settle
Fragmentary OCR Entry From Historic Page
A partial OCR fragment outlines unclear text about rights and humility. No identifiable people places organizations or events are readable. The item remains ambiguous and lacks concrete details for a fuller summary.
Debates on Strikes and Communism Across Cities
A late 19th century editorial discusses strikes, labor rights, and Communist influence. It condemns unrestrained labor actions while warning of anarchic tendencies and anti-capitalist rhetoric spreading among workers, urging vigilance against subversive groups. It mentions New York and Boston incidents, including street clashes with visiting bands and tensions with authorities.
Beards as Abomination Sparks 1846 Town Debate
A historical account recalls a town where elders banned whiskers as sins until 1850. A Raleigh youth who mocked facial hair faced social pressure, and a local incident led to punishment efforts by civic leaders. The piece notes mining activity and coal figures amid fragmented memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Mill
Raleigh
Senate and House Conferees Clash Over Bridges and Civil Appropriations
The Senate and House debated the Ohio river bridge provisions and sundry civil appropriation bills. Amendments limited bridge openings and introduced election supervision pilots. The session adjourned for the second session of the 42nd Congress after approving several public works and veterans benefits measures.
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House
R. Edmunds
Bridge Hill
Thurman
Reed
Trumbull
Til
Senate
Anthony
Ldmunda
Stevenson
Sherman
Ohio
Wheeling
Harlan
Vange
S North Pern
Houston
Alabama
Morrill
Wright
Clayton
Arkans
Norwood
Scott
LLL
Perbers
Emia i Fe
Adam
Te Caetanen
Conger
Acan
Buell
Mmr
Gareld
Aed
Michigan
Igh
Pittsburg
Dawes
Garfield
United States Circuit Court
Dudges
Girfield
Kerr
Ind
Potter
N.Y
Farnsworth
Illinois
George &. Houston
Z. B. Vance
North Carolina
Evansville
Agricultural College
Senate of Arkansas
Congress
Holman
Gartiel
Randall
Murder Mystery Deepens Over Bridgeport Securities Case
Bridgeport June 6 further examination into the Realethe affair reveals the murdered man’s box contained securities totalling about eighty thousand dollars including government bonds and various railroad and state issues. A leather bag guarded by the victim held the notes and a fragment mentions a trip to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgarort
Realethe
Celvocoresses
New York
Central Pacific
Union Pacific
Connecticut Valley Railroad
Connecticut
Rae New Haven Palladium
Ue Urtiord
Bridgeport
Mysterious murder of Captain and police chase in Hartford area
Th e day watchman disappears after a late-night incident at the bridgeport area. Investigators uncover clues including a covered cloth gag and a powderhorn, while Drs Hubbard and Porter report a spinal wound deemed unlikely self inflicted. Police pursue leads near Clinton Street and the nearby New York boat dock, with no strong suspect yet.
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Hubbard
Porter
Clinton Street
New York
Aia
Pauper Rev J 4 Harcourt Dies After Long Struggle
Aged seventy, Rev J 4 Harcourt died after years of wandering from Ohio to New Haven and Middle town. Once a colporteur and wartime preacher, he endured poverty, poor care, and rising hardship. He entered the alms house and later Tariffville, with scarce support, before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harcourt
Ohio
New Haven
Hens
Wales
Meen
Cincinnati
Cromwell
Middletown
Apoe
Tariffville
Trials of Marshals of France Through History
The article traces five marshals tried by regular tribunals and executed. Retz was hanged and burned in 1440 for treason. Biron was beheaded in 1602 after refusing to confess. Marechal de Marcillac and Montmorency were executed in 1682 for rebellion. Ney was shot on September 7, 1815 for denry and disloyalty. It ends noting Bazaine as the first not executed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Lapers
Marshal Bazaine
Marshal de Retz
John VI
Duke of
Brittany
Marechal de Retz
Marshal Biron
Henry IV
Spain
Place de Greve
Marebel de Marcillac
Sonephee
Cardinal Richelieu
Marshal de Montmorency
M Ney
Denry
Theachiery
Seren
The Flight of Birds in Early Text
Fragmentary report describes bird speeds with figures like 150 miles per hour for vultures and 90 miles per hour for wild geese. The garbled lines mention swallows, crows, and falcons while pondering library notes and a measured moment in flight.
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Whrere Editions
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Greeley
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Dkr
Gnoesbeck
Swith
J. Q
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Sanford E
Church
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Pennsylvania
Edol
Boston
la Commune
Waders
Apop Society
Te Awolting
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Del
Pomeroy
J. Sherman
Ernie
Calgeriy
Bayard
Stockton
Buckingham
Coukting
Steedman
Howe
Wis
Committee of Investigation
New York Custom House
Blair
Committee of Conference
Conkling
Merten
Arkansas
Ohio River
Committee On Commerce
Ganfield
Bae Morgan
Bonds &Elen
Hridgeport
Veing
Hartford
Marshals OF
Saengerfest
Ienmin
ST. Louis
Obal Diempord
SCH
Ieee Eie OE
St. Lois
Indianapolis, Cin, & Lafayette
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Druids
Schweizer ‘Maennerchor
Turhérs’ Maennerchor
Orpheus
Pullman Palace
Pearl & Plum Sts
NGF
Indianapolis, Ceincinnati & Lafayette Railroad
Jos. Graff
John C. Buerkle’s
Geo. Schwab's
Mercer Sts
A. Bruggemans
R. Burgheim’s
Vine St
Aril
Christ. Shufferle
Joseph Graeff
William Schubeler
Joan C. Buerkle
Henry Klein A. Bruggemann
WM. Graser
P. H. Borger
Railroad Committee
A. J. Clark
E. Stevens & CO
W. Winder
West
Mee
Undertaker
John F. Wiltsee
West Sixth Street
Isa
Ninth Street
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