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Newspaper
The Weekly Echo
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1868
Page
3
A fragment debate questions whether General Grant claims to wield executive legislative and judicial authority, and if he acts as an uncrowned despot. The text cites a New York Tribune digression on impeachment and notes sections of a proposed constitutional amendment affecting states and the presidency.
The omnibus admission bill cleared the House and moved to the Senate where amendments added Fibridé. In this form the measure has now progressed through both chambers.
The text discusses clamor over impeachment corruption, noting Republican votes as pivotal. It mentions Mr Weed’s alleged attempts to negotiate for votes and marketable radical support, with fragmented phrases about sale and a “N. C. Crescent” reference, all in a garbled historical newspaper fragment.
A brief local item notes that Nape Ane Gee Wag was formed in Goorin, detailing a community or group formation with limited context and no additional names or dates provided.
A terse card item describes severe shortages of power and money, highlighting hardship faced by individuals. It notes Charley and others seeking relief and the impact on daily life. The piece reflects local concerns about resource scarcity and self-help efforts.
Fragmentary reading describes a sale notice from Opelousas with lot references and a certificate number 6010 dated September 10. Terms include five cent cash at sale, and three years from day of sale for notes furnished by purchasers. Faded text mentions minors and certificates.
A parcel in Purigh near Lake Charles on the Uneet River known as One Township 40 South Range 9 West listing acres of land and improvements including a steam circular saw mill, machinery, boilers, dwelling and out buildings, except two owned by W H Haskell. Cash with bid per prizement. Sheriff David J Read Lake Charles June 20 1868-8.
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