Grant in China and Japan celebrates grand reception at Nagasaki
After a long voyage from the Atlantic via the Mediterranean Suez and the Indian Ocean the Mehmed arrives at Nagasaki where General Grant is greeted aboard the Richmond by Japanese and Chinese officials. A banquet follows with elaborate fireworks and a palace visit as Nagasaki showcases its welcome to the U S military envoy. The next day Grant and his party proceed to Yokohama aboard the Richmond with further ceremonies and a tour of the Iland Sea planned.
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Navasaki
Japan
Atlantic Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Suez Canal
Sea of Malwecca
China Sea
Mehmed
Gen He
Whet Waaa
United States
Eleaier Asha
Tiekmend
Seward
States Almister
China
Iieway
Theustany
M.C. Dillon
Urever Meutemant
Fred Grant
J. 2
Richmond
Gune
Grant
Oficera
Manne Guard
Richmond Anther
Ashtrel
Fir Huty Chang
Pe-Chill
Pee Ch
Chile
Firet
Gime
Per
Povnet
Hot
Wale
Jearn
Luree
Grunt Budes
Toard
Burpelde
Riehmaul
Ma Tequest
qQuartera
Ani
Suan
Miniuter
Conswa
Bb Fc Tae En
Chi-fu
Gant
Ula
Tuo-tal
Sunpson
Ad Engliabmin
Ehtpe
Redmond
Calou
II Nugueak
Peking
Ten-tsin
Aku
Nong Hal
Nagaenks Hartor Ty & Ont
Agit
Kongo
Growler
Younda
Kant
Prince Dahtay
Nagaseki
Dantay Tes Danta
Chert
Warnui
Toto & Ramnbow
Ferpoch
Klip
Youhide
Jean
Jung
Stobmond
Bay Wau
U.K. A
Arma
Kengington Palace
Gost. Laurent
Charlotte of Wales
Brundwick
Duke of Kent
Couourg
Louthe Victoria
Prince
Ladpingen
Wakhop
Wudiawie
Laurent
Cobourg Marrhine Ik
Hana- Romer
Marriege
Bonaparte-lutterdon
Wire
Prince Stegent
Wilout
Etranger
Allen Hay
Democratic State Convention names nominees for state offices
The Democratic State convention met at noon in Wartown to nominate candidates for Governor Attorney General Comptroller of the Treasury and Clerk of the Court of Appeals. Willan T. Hamilton was named for Governor with support from the western faction. Charles J. My. Gwynn for Attorney General. Thomas J. Keating for Comptroller. Spencer Cotte for Clerk of the Court of Appeals. The platform urged tax relief, public economy and stricter election registration, pledging to uphold the Constitution and oppose federal overreach in state elections.
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Wartiwonk
Tooinke Hermaona
Charles J. My. Gwynn
Odaitiere
Thoman
Keating
Queen Apnea County
Coiptraller
Treasury
Spencer C.otnep
Muntagomecy County
Gaui
Jamies S. Frankile
Notipatienn
Che Committee On
Uhetform
Ptate
Taumosa
United States
Marylantought
Vetereat
Democratic Conservative
Congress of the
Democratic Conservative Party
Ita
Thors
Beth
Republican Party
Hauniton
Trevauceh
Milton
Urner
Congress
Pinckney Whyte
A. Tt. Gorn
Legisature
Whyte Wea
Geran
Democratc
Lewis. Mihi
Tani
Almo i
Bart
Thare
Thas
Maryland
Conkling Visited Narragansett Pier Amid Sprague Feud
August 19 report from Narragansett Pier details Senator Conkling's arrival with guards and luggage at the Sprague mansion. Ex Governor Sprague allegedly confronted Conkling on the mansion piazza, threats and a tense exchange followed, then Conkling departed to the pier as Sprague’s motions drew police attention. The episode centers on a long standing feud involving Sprague, Conkling, and Sprague's family.
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Senator Conkling
Narraqansett
Narragannctt Pier
Hinmtor
Sorague
Lirernge
Gongvrnor Sprague
Sprague
Conking
Conkling
Leverton Spuiue
Honee
Toen
Spragie
Martin
Giles
Ati
Alexander
Spraygiut
New York
Spraine
Uxo
Conkhog
Tisngion
Bohue
Spriwue
Mr. Conkling
Govenor Sprague
Mir. Sprague
Mr. Perry
Uni
Touse
Idk
Yortonhiey Ale
Brovideger
Linek
WGI
Sprig
Providéner
Narragansettler
Mra
Mira
Tiga Conchet
Semitor
Sprugne
Conklinyg
Specie
Hushand
Hode Taland
Hig Reversey
Voting Rights and Property Restrictions in Rhode Island
Testimony before the Wallach Investigating Committee discusses the property requirement for voting, noting many foreign born residents lack real estate and are disqualified. Witnesses, including Col Moran and J M Duffy, describe how land ownership affected suffrage, with estimates of disqualified foreign born populations and calls to repeal the clause.
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Cupens
Angual T
Wallach
Thomas D'Arcy
Wallad
Citiizen
Wax Aialler
James Moran
Wm. H. Joyce
Claude
John M. Duffy
Hea
Real
Wah
Bit
Henry KF. Hogers
Brook Atreet
J. C. Maguire
Gottschalk
Providence
Thomas Davin
Congress
Anat le Wad
Iiah Nativity
General Assembly
Ithode Island
Wa. d. Miller
Bristol
Republican Prophecies Stir Maine and Ohio Campaigns
Washington dispatch notes Republicans optimistic about Ohio and Maine races. Secretary Sherman candid about hopes, while Maine results weigh on national outlook. Campaign plans include Sherman stumping in Ohio and broader urgent argument on finance and prosperity shaping voter support.
Ducal Romance of 1791 Quebec Ties and Marginal Tales
In a Montreal circle of literary men a long inquiry examined the Duke of Kent and his early 1791 Quebec ties with Alphonaine de Mongenet de St. Laurent. The correspondence suggests a complex, deeply romantic yet politically perilous liaison, witnessed by clergy and officials in Halifax and Gibraltar, shaping imperial memory.
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Enon
Montieat
Agua
Montreal
Canale
Jils
Kugyemiad
Kojoorn
Duke of Kent
Quebecc
Louise
Dann Fon
Haive
Peats
Fife
Yepeliton
Letimgen
Newport
New Qauches
Vin Marine
Pune
Moe
Alphonaine Pherege
Bernardine Julie de Mongenet de St
Canada
Lord Dorchester
Guy Carleton
Aetna
Theailes
Dorchester
Society of
Quebec
Giadral Prescott
Mme
Laurent
Kent
Stee de Hilaberry
Charles Francis
Capgyunt
M. Renaud
Homan
Hishop Voc Prieal
Pere de Verrey
Wightiers
Halifax
la Clint
Nova Lone
New Branswick
Aly
Habbarton
Sam Shiek
de St. Danrent
Boukeh
Ceeehyead
Ana Wyn Pee
Lawlepatiee
Bern
England
Duke Main
Bathamenea
Hin
Aghio
Gibraltar
Europe
Orgs Guardy
Liberia Manifesto Declares English Protectorate Demand
Our Liberian correspondent reports a June 12 dispatch from Monrovia describing a formidable manifesto by a group claiming to represent tribes. They declare allegiance to England, demanding protection under the English flag and seeking support amid present difficulties.
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Lineria
WassUnGvon
Monrovia
Liberia
England
Civil Service Reform Clashes With Treasury Appointments
Washington August 7 The administration reels from civil service reform struggles as Auditor Moore faces removal over a reshuffle. President and Republicans clash over who should fill the Fourth Auditor post. Beardaley, unknown to Treasury, appears ready to take the job amid party pressure and fresh backing. State associations plan to reorganize after the president’s stance on civil service orders.
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Wasntsoros
Olin Sherwin
Bir
Steruiun
Tabor
Ub Gentluman
Judge Tabor
W. H. Moores
New York Imnes
Tresaury Department
Waelington
German Exuatrlation and American Citizens in Imperial Dispute
A German-born American citizen, Carl Holgwelter, and his son Wille, faced forced German military enrollment after years of residence in the United States. German authorities threatened confiscation unless the elder son complied, prompting U.S. diplomatic intervention. The imperial case reportedly favored the Dolydellers after formal action by the U.S. minister at Berlin.
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Imperial Army
Washington
Carl Gerhard Holgwelter
Germany
United States
Wille
Tn St. Louia
Uga
Wong
Lois
Ivarta
Herlin
Bolaaeter
A Reign of Disorder at Hay and Monarchs Embrace
Reports from Havana and Gaastzin describe a chaotic aftermath after ex-President Canal’s departure with guards trebled, prisons emptied, and no provisional government yet formed. In Havana on August 11 Canal’s residence was attacked then Germany and Austria’s rulers embraced in Gaastzin on August 2 amid festive reaction.
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Hay
PonT-ad-Puinex
Canal
Munkerry
Buslhead
Boverly
Havana
Thomas
Germany
Austria
Gaastzin
Canal schemes and American stance on Lesseps route
An interview notes the U S government has not acted on the Nicaragua canal plan and argues no urgency exists for action. It discusses projections by Admiral Ammen for an American engineers commission to study an interoceanic canal, weighing the Lajas vs Nicaragua routes, costs, drainage, and potential for a canal company to pursue a sea level link.
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Washington
Ae Tathians
Bneh
Ammen
AMS
Comniarion
Thowpaon
Avtoral Stirean
Cha Meyineer Menocal
Nicaragha
Waa Ademba
A. G. Menocal
Inibe
Lajay
Nigaragun
Ita
Guly Keitel
Nicaragua
Rio del Mediu
Lurgay
Aurlase Waterson
Lung
Epevalniky Khow
Lake
Goddess of Liberty prototype for dollar portrait revealed
August 11 Philadelphia records describe Miss Anne W Williams of Spring Garden Street as the keeper of the face chosen for the Bland dollar design. An artist from England reportedly searched for a model, visited the Academy of Fine Arts and Woman's School of Charity, then selected Williams for the American profile.
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Refuge
Thihadelvuia
Philadelphia
Anne W. Williams
Spring Garden Street
Viceregal Tour Welcomed by St John Citizens and Dignitaries
August 7 report details a bright day as the vice regal party including the Prince and Princess visited Carleton across the river. A large reception, arches, bunting, and crowds marked the occasion. The party toured, attended a drawing room at the County Court House, and later departed for their residence amid a festive, crowded city scene. The piece ends with a charity appeal urging support through the Workly World drive running to January 1, 1480.
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Rulyrs
Citizaens
Joan
New Brunswick
St. John
Carleton
St John
Gheer
Sugpongton
John
Rincoss
Aunt Pieagant
County Court House
Citizens Committee
Tyton Kuch
Pringuys
Milloy
Itiname
Burcard
Wad
Bankers at Saratoga Defend National Bank Taxation
The American Bankers Association met in We Town Hall at 11:20 AM with large attendance. J D Vermilye of New York presided. James Enel of New York read the treasurer’s report. Discussion centered on taxation of banks, with courts ruling banks are taxed similarly to other corporations, and the issue to be carried to the U.S. Supreme Court in October.
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HanaTooa
American Bankers’ Association Agsemblesd
We Town Hall
J. DD. Vermilye
New York
James Enel
Wao
United States
Mont Otter
York City
Bia Repork
Dhnell
Pog
Pea
Haat Tayte
Middle States
Peneylvania
Philadephia
New York City
Albany
Washington
Tagatun
Konergia
Ia Probelte
Aoe Lown
New Derey
Anougi
Anit
cUry Mapa
Beo
Ardit
Hawavar
Bat der Taos
Alan
Vonka Uoning
New Fork
Eanbane Saad
Erntan
Phitethydin
Tills Vyerourntiuina
Alexwiter Mitenell
Mirine
Mietliner Bibk
Milwaukee
Agdedh D. Veriilye
Afere Chante
Nationa Mink
Moat
Dressten
Henry W. Corbet
Brat Nasional Bank
Portland, Or
Ath TL Toland
Wbret Nation Bank
St. Johnsbury
Melden George Ss. Con
Aneriean Wkehanee National Bank
Death and Glory at Ulundi in British Victory War
The report describes intense battle scenes at Ulundi with heavy fighting, casualties, and British troops under Lord Chelmsford. It notes the endurance of soldiers, the dramatic actions of infantry and cavalry, and the collapse of Zululand forces as British lines hold. The piece closes with Chelmsford’s implied resignation and a note on his long, exhausting march from Ulundi to the frontier.
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Laxtenan
Chandwin
KaviKed
Burke
Kreogg
Denutlfal
Dingelong
Waller
Zloblane
Lord Chelmaford
Fred
Lancers
Diane
Keavil Davie
James
Scots Grays
Wonen
Dames
Alond
Corewayo
Chelmeford
Ulundi
Sharks Safari in New York Bay Attracts Alarm
Reported shark sightings off Croenville and Bayonne stall bay water activities as residents pause. A four foot shark and a three foot specimen were seen, and several boys fled when a alarm sounded. Locals plan an expedition against the sharks.
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Tue Bay
New York
Croenville
Bayonne
Thor Dulgu
Iecently
O. J. Vreeland
W. IM
Mylee
Soma
Creengilly
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