Republican Convention Called at Algona Iowa in 1861
A note from Iowa in 1861 announces a Republican convention at Algona to nominate a candidate for Representative for the October election. Delegates are apportioned at one for every ten votes or fraction thereof cast for Abraham Lincoln. Signers include W. Watson, Lewis H. Batt, Ambrose A. Call, Adolphus Jenkins, and C. C. Doolittle. Three locals, Elias Kellogg, Calvin Heckart, and James Taylor, departed to join Captain Borkings cavalry at Webster City, taking the community’s best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinteret
Nowa
Algona
Iowa
la Celvela
Connrias
Abraham Tincolo
General Assembly
NB. Watson
Ch'en
Con
Alet
Kossuth Co
Kossuth Co, Wlwis H. Batt, Member Cen, Com't, Sth Dist, Ambrose A
Call
Chal
Adolphus Jenkins
Ammett Coven
Com't
C. C. Doolittle
Cham
Hancock
Goss
Elias Kellogg
Calvin Heckart
James Taylor
Capt
Borkings
Webster City
Cattle Theft Case Tangles Northern Minnesota Drive
A bundle of cattle were stolen from local owners R. Waite J. A. Dean C. M. Sly and Mr. Ingalles. The thieves fled toward Winnebago City, exposing a discreditable partnership. Stolen cattle from this place were mixed into another drove and later recovered by their owners Blusarth. A second drive carried cattle belonging to Mr. Henderson into Minnesota, but the misidentified assets were diverted and then turned away by an informer. The reporter notes many innocent drovers in northern Minnesota and southern Minnesota, unfairly burdened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Waite
J. A. Dean
C.M. Sly
Mr. Ingalles
Dover
Winnebago City
Town
Minnesota
Enlist Now for War Urged by North American Minister
A Goak minister urged his congregation to enlist for the war, advising some to be private soldiers rather than officers. He mused that Cassius M. Clay could lead by example, and he himself would go if his services were needed. The report mixes dispatches from St John New Brunswick and London commentary on Civil War diplomacy, blockades, and military actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassius M. Clay
County Fair preparations spur county pride and entries
County officials urge strong participation in the upcoming fair on the 18th. They stress the value of agricultural progress for national wealth and invite neighbors from adjoining counties to attend. Emphasizing community effort, they call for unity and effort to ensure a successful annual holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rewis
A. sMipu
Algona
Owa
Thiv
Allegiance Oath and Civil War Rumors in Washington
The article discusses a new Board of Police Commissioners and an unresolved question about exchange of prisoners. Lincoln is opposed to recognizing rebels, while rumors claim attempts to move forces toward the Potomac. Reports of fighting near a bridge and potential slave emancipation threats surface as rumors spread through the national press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police
Chala Bridge
National Intelligencer
Potomac
Maryland
Kanawha State Admitted By August Convention Vote
Wheeling reports a convention passed an ordinance creating a new state within a fixed boundary summing Logan to Hancock counties. Election of delegates for a constitutional convention is set, with a referendum on statehood to be held October 24. The proposed name Kanawha and smooth adjournment amid a hero’s welcome for the First Virginia regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Logan
Wyoming
Raleigh
Fayett, Nicholas
Webster
Randolph
Tucker
Prestin
Méhongashela
Marion
Kanawha
Virginia
Morrow
Battle near Springfield reported by eye witness
Route Missouri August 18 An eye witness recounts the Springfield area battle. Union forces of about five hundred corps and Home Guards engaged, Gen Lyon killed early, Sigle led a flank, several batteries silenced, Confederate forces retreated, Price reported killed, ambulances moved wounded to Springfield. Major Sturgis noted in closing.
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Springfield
Home Guards
Springsfield
Rice
Gener
Colsumen
Lyon
Sturgies
Sigle
Totten
Kansas
Bullat
Han Therm
Missouri
Price
Colloet
Monotier
Sigel withdraws to camp after Springfield action
Dispatch reports Gen Sigel retreating toward a camp thirty miles beyond Springfield after delaying to gather baggage blow up powder and destroy property. Enemy losses total about 2,000 killed and wounded with 100 horses captured. Reinforcements feared from Hardee's column. Springfield Home Guards and citizens join Sigel. Major McKinstry arrests A Brownell and appoints Bazil Duke as police president. Troop movements surge with 75,000 more expected by Saturday.
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Ommand
Lyf
Ulit Lous
Kid
Springfield
Putauing
Busket
Sigel
Rolla
Hardee
Springfield Home Guards
Sprafield
Sizer
Lebsees
McKinstry
Jia
A. Brownell
Board of Police Commissioners
Ed Bazil Duke
Publication and distribution of Iowa laws act 1861
The act requires publication of acts from the 1861 special session and distribution of seven thousand copies to counties, with two copies to each member and officer, fifteen copies to the Senate Library, and remaining copies to be kept in custody or distributed by county and township officers. The Secretary of State is allotted four hundred dollars for compensation and expenses, and the act takes immediate effect upon publication in specified state papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Iowa
Anid
Board of Supervisors
Boards of Supervisor
Iowa State Register
Iowa State Journal
The
Commonwealth
Elijah Belle
Sio
Biato
Vanity Fair
Louis H. Stephens
Publication Proposal for Daily Evening Union in 1861
A group calling themselves Fathers of the American Republic plan to establish the Daily Evening Union in the city by August 16, 1861 to support the Union cause. They outline subscription terms, pledge to unify Union supporters, and assign McNatt Bennett & Co and Knowlton to publish with McNatt acting editorially until September. The editor pledge asserts no personal financial stake and urges Patriot support to maintain peace amid Civil War tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aig
Evening Union Hia Hayne
Trenaon
Imi
Mall
Sdvanes
McNatt
Bennett & GO
O. Bennett
Knowlton
T. W. Summersiden
Odw
Handa
Fragmented OCR numerals and addresses on aging page
A garbled OCR extract contains a dense string of numbers, dates, and scattered phrases. It references agings, totals, blocks, and street-like entries such as DES MOINES PLACE with long numeric sequences and partial phrases, offering little coherent narrative or events.
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Algona Pioneer Press
Ambrobra Call
Raith C
Poe Governon, Samuel A. Kirk Wood
John R. Needham
Var
Supreme Court
Ralpie P. Lowd
Xeck
Mias E. Motor
St. John
N. F
Liverpool
Queenstow
Cape Raca
Russell
Times
Battle of
Bulle Run
Canada
London 'Times
Wcent
Vallandiglint
Ohio
Lincoln
London Globe
Congress
Shipping Gazettes
America
London Post
England
Times of the 10Th
North
Russell Jayne
Feeral
Washington
Mueh
State Department
Nisgars
Charleston
Lord Lyons
United State
OUR
Philadelphia
Jeffersonian Aownpaper
West Cheater
Pierce Butler
Tanusang
Commerce
Mississippi River
Pierce Bidler
Waiton
Philaphe Mint
Beipg
Sacegs Ionigte
New York
Alig
Saturda
Thdae
Papitis
Ten States
Secretary of War
Laws OF Iowa
Ann
Jeanne
Eame
Des Moines
Ic Journal of America
Franklin Mccoy
Phyigak
Borghon
Ofice
State Street
Vial
Taare
Fraveus Bind
Westphal & Hinds
Mage Plotols, &P
Tur
Avery Anfersr
Scott
Anderson
O Conor
portRalta
Séite Procesin
Mount Vernon
BYBAM
South Third Street
Ben
Algona Maila
Vis
Orato
Dakota
Fort Dodge
Dos Doings
Korauth Center
Blue Kerth City
Munigota
Mino
Forest City
Glowr Lake
McGregor
P.M
Eumitteburgh
Eethervillg
Spirit Lake
Moodeys
Thursdere
Dubsqua
Mailyvis
Trvingiac
Hopton
A.M
Bundeye
Watbon
Hs Quisery
Croc Erie
Dubuque
Rawa
Uring
Goa
Fe i Bel Walrath
Nylow Aig Aree
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