Distilleries Raided Amid Whiskey Seizures and Political Turmoil
A June report notes two thousand dollars worth of Nilson whiskey seized in raids on distilleries. Obie’s Democratic convention nominates Gov. Allen for re-election. Col. Jameson named managing editor of the St. Louis Democrat. Recounted are Kellogg’s Louisiana radicals, Chicago bandits, and a $1,000 diamond stolen from Gen. Sheridan's sword hilt. Journalists call for adjournment of the constitutional convention as Junker Hill celebration draws up to 360,000 attendees.
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Uncle Sam Tilden as a presidential candidate
The New York Sun notes that Uncle Sam Tilden cannot be a cure candidate since he has never married and shows no plans to marry. In contrast, Uncle Bill Alien is praised for marriage and a distinguished nephew, hinting Tilden must shape his future to compete with Garfield Dill.
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St Louis Times Board Fires Hutchins as GM
At a board meeting last week St Louis Times directors discharged general manager Stilson Hutchins and appointed Capt Celeus Price. Mutchias claims the action was unwarranted, arguing Hutchins reduced a 680000 debt and left the paper stronger. Price counters that debt has risen to 1209000 and Hutchins seeks to depopulate the stock by selling bonds below par to gain control, promising a law suit.
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Grant's salaries compared: presidency vs general rank
Ambitious financial tally argues Grant would net far more as president than as a general. It computes four years at 25 000 and eight years at 60 000, totaling 292 000, versus 22 years as general would not match the president's eight year windfall, while the presidency also costs the public purse for the Executive Mansion.
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Grant
Dent Hne
State Rights Friction Over Bunker Hill Centennial Entry
The Charleston News condemns Massachusetts for allowing Washington Light Infantry of South Carolina into the Bunker Hill centennial without permission. It argues South Carolina soldiers entered Boston as a right and mocks Northern resistance while praising state rights. Also notes Mr. N. C. Clark of Hannibal reports a farm yield near 40 bushels per acre from 800 acres of wheat and 1,000 acres planted in corn amid poor conditions in Louisiana.
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Political attack on state finance and debt by journal
A heated exchange accuses the administration of inflating state debt and expenses while claiming large tax cuts, contrasting with other figures that show debt reduction and lower expenditures. The piece labels the opposition's reporting as deceitful and criticizes media bias in fiscal coverage.
Dignity of Office Questioned in Grant Term Bid
A Utica Observer excerpt surveys Ulysses S Grant’s conduct, arguing his actions undercut the dignity of his office. It cites episodes from his presidency and posturing, including patronage, foreign travel, allies, and political maneuvers, suggesting his bid for a third term embodies abdication of presidential restraint.
Questionable Integrity Debated in Early American Politics
The passage questions a political figure's conduct during key events, alleging lobbying, creating pliant relationships, and deals with constitutional actions in Arkansas and federal maneuvers. It contrasts responses by Washington and Jefferson with the subject’s alleged autocratic demands and actions that would taint posterity.
Burial of the Three Cousins in Louisiana funeral
An obituary notice details the burial of Eddie and Leidore Lesem in Louisiana with funeral rites led by Rev. Sonnechien and Rev. Oses. A large procession accompanied the cousins to Hebrew Cemetery, followed by the death of Tengo Livingstone, another cousin killed at Bowling Green. The piece laments the family’s tragedy and reflects on the sorrowful scene and the imagined romance that drew many mourners.
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Confederate Survivors Association proposal outlined in Savannah
Theo Hamilton of Baltimore proposes thirty two dramatic performances by top talent to fund Confederate soldiers widows and orphans. Six venues in Savannah Augusta Atlanta Macon Columbus to stage the shows with single admission, engraving prize and $10,000 prize drawn. A Macon-based liaison reports the plan may be approved at the state fair meeting of Confederate Survivors in Macon.
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Survivors Association of Confederate Saliors and Sailors
Professor Riley Demonstrates Eucha lution On Grosmonpers
In Cass county, Professor Riley offered a lecture on the ways and means of the festive hopper. He cooked and ate some of the grosmonpers before an audience and then ate a few raw. W L Bally of this place witnessed the incident in Plonnaut HUM as reported by the Nevada Democrat.
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W. L. Bally
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Nevada
Noted Death and Tax Board Remarks in Jefferson City
Obituary note records the death of Rana venworth Ramsey wife of the api earner. The piece shifts to the Missouri Board of Equalization, detailing efforts to value railroads fairly, noting total state taxable value will fall short amid unpaid railroad taxes. The board aims for impartial assessment and hopes to finalize a standard of value within days. News originates from Jefferson City.
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Death of Kenale D. Witten After Horse Backfall
Kenale D. Witten died Tuesday after a Monday incident in Pike County where he rode a horse bareback to a neighbor’s house. He lost balance when the horse turned to grass and sustained a concussion causing paralysis and death at 1 pm. Born April 11 1818 in Tyler County West Virginia he had lived in the county since 1850 leaving a large family and many friends in mourning.
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Tyler County
West Virginia
King Witten
Letter From E C Ross Proposes Odd Advertising Privilege
A letter from E C Ross of Dea Moines Town seeks permission to advertise a new horizontal street-car steam engine and hand-saw car dressers on one dollar bills and national bank notes for fifty years. He pledges to cover expenses of the Indian bureau and White House, the President’s naval salary, and to fund ten oceanaan steamers and war debt payments, contingent on stamps and bank notes bearing his devices.
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Dea Moines
Indian Bureau
White-House
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Remark by Ugly Johnson Sparks Coroner’s Odd Reflection
An Arkansas figure nicknamed Ugly Johnson uttered a violent quip that night. The next day the coroner, noting the remark, mused that Providence seems to foretell blood with sharp certainty, yet in a definite sense.
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Arkansas
No bustica worn now says Jennie Jane Indies
Readable text notes that no bustica are worn by Indies, but a kirta of stiff muslin is found at the back. The item is described as not producing graceful tournure and the foundation uses stiff muslin. The fragment hints at fashion detail without broader context or dates.
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Jennie Jane Saye
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