Louis Polkons Role in Sedan Surrender Reduces Blame
In a reflective note, Louis Polkons accepts responsibility for the surrender of Sedan and the broader disasters labeled as idiotic, while urging caution about future ship speeds and political deals. The piece notes recent Adriatic feats, hints at a supplementary treaty, and weighs the prospect of a final adjustment to European affairs with tempered optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Polkon
Sedan
Dun
Geneva
Europe
Voorhees Opposes Alliance with Greeley in Democratic Split
The speech in Congress by Mr. Voorhees opposition to any party alliance with their lifelong opponents draws attention. He argues the Democratic faction should not succeed through an alliance with Mr. Greeley, preferring a Straight-out Democracy over compromise with foes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Prospective Indian War Looms in Northwest
The article warns of rising Indian dissatisfaction and potential hostilities as tribes in the northwest oppose white encroachment and threaten to disrupt the Northern Pacific survey. It notes possible large mobilizations, up to two thousand warriors, and the difficulty for white forces to operate in the region. The piece urges caution and prudent action from government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Pacific
Apache Rald
Perplexities of the Political Quid Nuncs
Noticeable confusion spreads among the watch ere for the rising sun in the political armament. The anxious mood shows as critics debate who is bound by convention to respond to the decision and who may face the consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watchere
Ueer
Political turmoil and shifting alliance in 1868 convention scene
The article outlines confusion in Republican and Democratic camps over leadership for a possible 1868 term. It notes Grant forces adrift by Forney and Greeley prospects, Northern and Southern Democrats’ wary stance, Voorhees’ aggressive Liberal Republican stance, Wells and Atkinson opposing Liberal causes, and a looming clash between reformers and traditional party power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dider
Forney
Grant
Greeley
Baltimore
Voorhees
Congress
David A. Wells
Edward Atkinson
Adams
Disoriented youth dies after accident in Chicago suburb
Fragmentary OCR recalls a young man named Frank Barbier dying in Chicago area after an incident involving intoxication and a body found near a barn. Details are unclear but indicate a fatal event and suspended circumstances.
Indiana Items Headline Style Moot Cases And Local Disasters
A jumble of Indiana notices reports a Saturday moot court for sham cases in Vermillion County. News items include a body found in an Evansville cistern, a two year prison term for John Metzer, and a Bedford Republican newspaper launch. Funeral processions in Evansville, a Pekin train collision injuring a drunken wagon occupant, and Brookville Check case life sentence dominate a mixed public notice roundup.
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Foot Court
Jamestown
Boone County
Comercial
Lafayette Journal
West Polat
Susan McHenry
Evansville
John Metzer
Criminal Court
Wayne County
Jeffersonville
Sheri Smith
New Albany Standard
J. F. Cooper & Co
Ohio Falls
Bedford News
Sheriff’s Sale
Hostettler
James Lover
Bedford
Covington
Bloomington
Pekin
Baker
Benevolent Societies
Trades’ Union
Brookville
Bailey
Cheek
Supreme Court
Kentucky items and curiosities from regional papers
The Greenup Independent reports abundant cherries in Paducah at $1 per gallon. The Maysville Bulletin notes a pest, ae ware, on L. H. Long’s Dover farm, destroying vegetation and prompting hogs to control it. Dr. James Wheeler cites his wool-clip yields from Clinton. A Frankfort note records the death by prussic acid of John Williams, aged about twenty nine. Carter county is lauded for curiosities including a 219 foot natural bridge, two waterfalls, two streams that vanish, and a natural artesian well attracting sightseers. A rattlesnake near the spot is described as unusually large and dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenup Independent
Paducah
Maysville
L. H. Long
Dover
James Wheeler
Clinton
Henderson News
Frankfort
John Williams
Oeek & de 7
Carter County
Carter
Colossal Balloon by Samuel King Nears Completion
The Boston balloon maker Samuel King plans a monster craft named the Colossus. It features a near spherical body with a neck offset at the bottom and a volume around 100000 cubic feet, with 1200 yards of 40 inch cloth and gas supply capable only in large cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel King
Boston
Lyman Mills
Mrv
Giant balloon Colossus described by Mr King in Boston
The Boston Journal details a colossal balloon named Colossus built by Mr King. It weighs about 1400 to 1500 pounds for envelope and basket and could carry 15 to 20 passengers with gas types of hydrogen or carburetted gas. The article compares its nearly 100000 cubic feet capacity with earlier balloons like General Grant and Star Spangled Banner, noting its giant size for ascents and scientific equipment.
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King
Boston
Pene
The Frolics of Fashion and the Modiste Debate
A critique of fashion’s control over beauty, arguing that style ignores natural features. The essay favors personal fit over trends, urges women to choose colors and cuts that suit them, and warns that fashion erodes individuality, offering beauty variety and economy instead. It cites a Parisian dressmaker and the Empress era as context.
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Paris
Clara
Claribel
Ben Johnson
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Evening Star
Cincinnati
Advertisers
Atlantic
Adriatic
George Steers
Mit, Voorme
Frank Barbier
Chicago
St Ars
Alan S. Shas
Indiana
Kentucky
Wet Johnson CO
W . Frourthu
W. H. Johnson & CO
Fourth St
Vine
Snowdon & Otte
West Fo
Race
M&w
Beth Carrenlly
Fahnestock
Galton
Ea Pisbu
Elm
West Fifth Street
F&m
Mace Home Beauti
Emvwell Manufacturing
Walnut Street
Stationery
GEO. E. Stevens & CO
West Fourth Street
St. Paul’s
Warren’s
ER. M. Davis
Ladies’ Shoe Store
Race St
Cincinnati, Ohio
Clothing “Store
Apt
N. W. Cor
Fountain Square
A. J. Clarke
Insurance
Watertown
Watertown, N. Y
Tus Company
Chartep
Norris Winslow
Pres
T. J. M. Adams
Seo’y
William Young
GEO. B. von Phul & CO
Central Avenue
Bet
Bate Street
Decker Broad
Chickering
J. Christian Bandle
Pistoes, &c
J. G. Breitenbach & CO
W. Sixth St
Franescha Warre
Senate Segar
Sixth St
Justice OF the Peach
P. H. Bowekamp
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