Polaris search efforts and treaty updates dominate front
The article reports on ongoing searches for the Polaris and its crew, detailing plans to deploy a replacement vessel from New York around July 10 if no trace is found. Secretary Robeson seeks Danish contact with the Hequimaux for tidings, while cadets Munn and Gridley are acquitted of assault in New York. It also covers a treaty implementation with Britain, Canada, and Prince Edward Island, and Pleasant Porter’s Washington visit regarding Creek Nation concerns about a unified tribal government plan.
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Polaris
Robeson
Juniata
Pernavik
Regal Polaris
Junta
Buddington Arty
Munn and
Gridley
New York
Conyers
Secretary of the Navy
Great Britain
Legise of
Canada
Prince Ed ‘Island
Congress of the
Unite States
Washington
Sir Edward
God Himeall
United
Treasor
Act of Congress
United States
Pleasant Porter
Ebbitt House
Iunior
Congress
Cambridge
Pope County
Fore
Lewia
Zanesville
Smith
Danby
Tae
Weber Garesbere
Slade
Uperhavik
Fulier
Around the World Aboard The Oceanic and Other Vessels
Reports from June describe passengers aboard multiple steamers including the Anchor Line’s flagship with over 70 cabin travelers, the Oceanic Star Line, and the German steamer Herma featuring notable passengers such as Hon. Samuel Tilden. Also noted are divorce proceedings in progress and a violent murder case described as the latest in a reign of terror with a knife attack at a local store.
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Abyeinia
Aa Ball
Napaby Teehee DE Vine
Fifth Avenue
Hedsengers
Herma
Samuel Tilden
Jay
Lucga
Pauly
von Eden
Fancher
Vivid crime report with Tweed link and a fatal stabbing
A nineteen year old woman died after being stabbed five times in the breast by an assailant while another man arrested. The report also ties Tweed to broader swindling activity involving Woodward and conspirators who allegedly forged checks and claimed false debts to city and county funds during 1870.
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Atreet
Qey
Gillen
Tweed
Ronnie Gien
Mnehin
Vsmp
Tainsree
Gaara
Sonny Fae
Wood
Woodward
Wood War
Inge Co
Garvey & Co
A To. Tweed, Wateod
J. B. Young
Chicago News Roundup and Exposition Plans
Chicago reports a street robbery in which James Walker lost thirty dollars to a dishonest ex-soldier. Two unknown swimmers drown near the Water Works. Arrangements for the Interstate Exposition in Chicago advance with lake front ground broken and a two hundred fifty thousand dollar building planned. In Springfield a double tragedy ends in murder suicide as Brown and Taylor quarrel over a child and a gunman shoots Brown before killing himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James Walker
Banyon
Ana
Springfield
Ill
Brown
Tegre
Taylor
Adian
Insane Woman Hangs Herself in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on June 18 Augusta Laube a 41 year old German woman died by hanging on a bedroom floor with a cord fastened to a window curtain. A second case reports Margaret Graham aged 35 who hanged herself in her Thirteenth ward home after recent confinement and nurse care.
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Pittsburg
Augusta Laube
Day Ter
Smithfield
Mooning Eto Ginlock
Gaughter
Raaes
Mughiar
Margaret Graham
Arrival of Minister Orr's Remains in Columbia
The remains of the late Minister Orr arrived in Columbia at 2 pm and were met by Government committees, Masonic orders, and a large crowd. The body lay in the State house hall on a ceremonial catafalque before being moved to the courthouse for public view and a later service. Civil and Masonic committees accompanied the procession to Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Orr
United States
Mente Moring
Andersons
Bigelow Machine Shop Burned in New Haven
Fire destroyed the extensive machine shop of H B Bigelow in New Haven on a Saturday night. The facility housed front forge and paper box machinery, engines, shafting, lathes, and special gear. Total loss estimated at 100000 with each owner insured for 50000. Bigelow’s boiler works adjoining escaped damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
H.B. Bigelow
Frisbie
Mr. Bigelow
Sensational Marriage by Dewitt Talmage
The Cincinnati groom Edawura and Emily J. Walcott of Brooklyn were wed after a sermon at the Academy. The ceremony followed Talmage’s sermon and prior tabernacle events drawing press criticism nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt Talmage
Brooklyn
Academy
Sion
Edawura
Cincinnati
Emily J. Walcott
Académy
Tamage
Minister Beule Resigns In Paris Shuffle
Paris reports the resignation of interior minister Beule announced today. He will be succeeded by M Gonlard as new interior minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthor
Paris
M.beule
Interior
Ence
M. Gonlard
Fragmented note hints at a slave trade dispute
A garbled passage references a movement against a slave trade during a historical period. Names and places are unreadable, but the fragment suggests debate or action concerning abolition and regional stance.
Battle near Bilbao yields heavy losses for Carlists
Reports from Spain describe a severe engagement south of Bilbao where Carlists were routed with heavy casualties. The government army captured seven hundred prisoners and seized arms and stores, sparking great excitement in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilbao
Moor Caterpillars Ravage North Mississippi Cotton
The De Moor Caterpillars are causing extensive damage to cotton crops in North Mississippi. Harvests in California are near average as harvesting begins, while other items report fraud probes, suicides, and political notes across the country.
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Bnbral News
Mississippi
John Camden Hotten
Londo
Rae
Indianapolis
David _Dumworth
Jack Pierce
Thos
California
Tweed & Co
New York
Jeffords
Cochise
Young
James C. Watson
Ann Arbor
Michigan
James B. Beck
Kentucky
Donn Pratt
Prince
Azuma
Suite
Japan
Europe
Jacob Hawkins
New Orleans Picayune
Hawkins
Newfoundland
London
John E. Fischer
Memphis
Chelsea
Navasota
Texas
Missiegippi
Mexican Gulf Ship Canal
State budget notes on land for benevolent and penal institutions
From ColumsBus June 14, the Auditor of State reports total expenditure on land for benevolent institutions from 1850 to 1872 at 3,878,624 dollars and for penal reform institutions at 485,228 dollars. The Convention debates amendments to empower legislature or keep boards, with discussions on female appointive office and elector qualifications, including proposals to admit women to office and related residency rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ColumsBus
Auditor of State
Bette Leppante
R. Neal
Lawrence
Neal
General Assembly
The Man with an Iron Mask and a Hidden Identity
A historical mystery centers on a prisoner known as the man with the iron mask. Accounts detail his arrest near Peronne, his confinement across several prisons, and the confusion over his true identity, with key names questioned by M. Jung.
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War Department
M. Jung
Larenine
Cove Cavertt
Paris
Chevalier de Kiffenbach
Chevallier Des Rmoises
Pere Hyacinthe
Marel
Chevalier
Somme
Péronne
Preshe
Ford
Peronne
Louis de Oldendorff
Nimeguen
M. Jung Tr
Pignerol
Exles
Ste. Marguerite
Bastile
Louis
Count de Vermandois
Francie of Vendome
Duke of Beaufort
Duke of
Mommorate
Mattioli
Anne of Austria
Fouquet
Belle Isle
Louis XIV
Avediek
Armenia
du Junea
Lieute du Roi
Matolier
Titanic forge at Woolwich to mount massive anvil plate
The article reports on preparations at the Royal Arsenal Woolwich for a giant forge. A 107 ton iron plate will form the bed of an enormous anvil block, lifted by hydraulic jacks and tackles. A 35 ton hammer will strike the block, while a tool weighs about 500 tons. the event promises a shock wave in the surrounding area. The piece also mentions wedding customs and a crime incident in Hudson, New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vulcan
God’s Emithies
Rollin Mills
Woolwich
England
Royal Gun
Iroumon
Jove
Fragmentary 19th Century Humor and Social Snippets
The piece compiles humorous observations and fleeting anecdotes from urban life. It mentions a 102 year old Maine bachelor, a satire on patience and doctors, a Texas thief, agricultural editors urging peas, and quips about marriage, fashion, and travel, all labeled in a crowded, garbled style.
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York Crry
Fer
Vienna
New. York
Duffy
Land
Zagat
Spain
Hoadly
Root
West
Logan
Supreme Bench
Erie
Hamilton
Ewan
Ohio
Laytey
Auglaize
Mullén
Seale
Itherson
Pratt
Victogais
R. Pond
Morgan
Apotdian General Committee
Havemeyer
Physiciangshville , Aif Rae Penteee Greal Cy Twelve Ton
Ana Igrees
Menéster
J. Dé Witt Tallmage
Nazare
Willdo
Asiwell
H. Jewett
Ella Wood
Hudson
N.H
Facetia
Rhoum Ken Toledo Man Gua
Des Moines
Maine
Miney Spe
Ie ‘ Gath Brishop
Bessie Evan Ued
Oteady & Fellow
Sieieayo
Norwalk
St. Nicholas
Inda
Massachusetta
Bay Rum
Aker
Clay County
Ion
Josh
Billings
Followiz
Jane
Lowsay
Sealife
Waynesburg
Mont- Semedif
Stedge
Louisville
India
Agein
Serena
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