May mov ings spread smallpox and Apache peace mission slow
The piece notes smallpox diffusion in New York City as May movements spread the disease beyond affected quarters. General Honake's peace mission to the Apaches is progressing slowly while hostile actions persist in the territory. Agua Frio Station is reported attacked with two citizens killed and stock driven off amid other murders driving residents to seek Mexican protection.
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New York City
Honake
Zate
Arizona
Agua Frio
Mexico
Washington clamor over Grant withdraw and Morton bid
The piece argues a Washington movement urges President Grant to retire and presses Senator Morton as a successor. It warns such panic weakens party unity and could wreck Grant’s bid, blaming nearby advisers for aiding his defeat. It calls for a bold front and loyal, brave leadership.
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Washington
India
Grant
Morton
Rejection of Amnesty Bill Shapes Tariff Politics Across Regions
The Senate veto of the Amnesty measure stirs the administration as campaign tensions rise. The move impacts Southern voters and northern Pendleton Voorhees factions, risking alienating the South from supporting Greeley unless the tariff issue is decisively settled.
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Senate
South
Democratic Party
Pendleton and Voorhees
Greeley
Democrats and Republicans wobble over Greeley ticket impact
The piece argues both major parties are surprised by Mr. Greeley’s nomination and show signs of fracture. It notes old politicians’ anger cooling as cooler, controlled strategy rises. It foresees rising public independence and a potential move toward a self-styled people's party disrupting established party loyalties.
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Greeley
Dld
Ether Adame
Davis
Trunbull Miust
Belmont School
Forney
Railway conductor Henry Hall praised at Missouri convention
MISSOURI 6 8 CONVENTION WARRERNSBURG MO May 7 1872 On the train after leaving St Louis the conductor Henry Hall is praised for courtesy and attentiveness. Delegates welcomed to the M E Church and Gen Cockerel chairs the session with prayer. The meeting notes a singing book The Silver Spray by W Howard Deane and local interest in land work and advances.
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St. Louis
Harry Hall
Ohio
Indiana
M. E. Church
Ma’elock
A. M
Gen. Cockerel
W. Howard Deane
John Church & Co
Cincinnati
Jones
Tran
Indiana items reflect railroad moves and state institute changes
Indianapolis stockholders elected officers for the State Institute of Homeopathy and multiple railroad merges were discussed. The Indianapolis and Vincennes stock meeting chose new directors with Col. Thomas A. Pidabeter as president. A Covington railroad consolidation formed the Chicago Danville Vincennes line, naming William D Judson as president. New financial associations and a plow works were filed in state with eight year durations. In court, State v Morrison ended with a demurrer ruling in Morrison's favor, preventing recovery of alleged state treasury funds.
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State
Cens
Piliana
State Institute of Homeoay
D. P
Richmond
Corlies
Indianapolis
W. Begert
Ndianapolis
J. R. Haynes
Indianapolis & Vincennes Road
Thomas A. Pidabeter
Messier
Pittsburg
Covington, Y
Attica & Terre Haute
Chicago
Danville& Vincennes
Consolidated Company
Jas. M. Elwell
Jas. D. Fish
Amos. Tonney
Matthew Taylor
N.H. Merrill
John Toney
George Nebeker
Alvin Gilrt
William 2D. Judson
Esterday
Muncie
Savings Association No
Delaware County
Ossian
Wells County
Columbus
Bartholomew
John Morrison
Morrison
Attire of Early American Leaders and Judges
A historical reminiscence describes Governor Hancock in a red velvet cap and fine linen, a blue damask gown, and silk accessories. It notes Massachusetts Supreme Court robes, varied coats, Washington arriving in New York in 1780 in Virginia homespun, and Adams with a sword. It details Washington in black velvet at levees, powdered hair, cocked hat with a cockade, sword in a white scabbard.
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Hancock
Supreme Court of Massachusetts
Washington
New York
Mount Vernon
Virginia
New England
John Adams
Boy Smokers and a Load of Local News
The Louisville exchange notes youths smoking openly near streets and amusements, reporting nicotine poisoning symptoms among 9 to 15 year olds and links to later drunkenness. The column cites Ireland’s depopulation, U.S. farming woes, and a State Firemen’s Convention with officers named.
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Louisville
Inferno on the Sea Aboard The Don Gunn Emigration Ship
A chaotic fire on the Don Gunn caravan ship bound for yonder lands trapped six hundred and fifty five Chinese coolies below deck. Sailors locked hatches, fired muskets, and refused rescue as flames consumed the vessel, killing hundreds in a horrific floating prison. Families of the doomed mourned the tragedy.
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London Telegraph
Cao
Reru
Rosmas
Herken
Ap Au Cooley
Nak
Anay Ee
Don Gunn
Anguiah
Aew
Estate magnate A T Stewart talks of business drive at Saratoga
A. T. Stewart, new Grand Union Hotel proprietor, said he once disliked shopping yet now runs 500 porters and employs 1,100 at his New York store. He crossed the ocean 35 times and aimed for 100000 dollars in daily sales while delivering 5000 packages in a day. His Saratoga Springs purchase is seen as a good investment. A Branford registrar case notes a young man unable to prove the date of birth.
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A. T. Stewart
Grand Union Hotel
Prince
Stewart
New York
Arato Springs
Saratoga
Saratogian
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