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Burlington Weekly Hawk

Location

Burlington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1863

Page

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Juvenile theft at Hayden Co. Grocery prompts policy debate

A group of three boys aged six to twelve pried open a back door and stole candy, small cash, and postage stamps from Hayden & Co. on Main Street. Marshal Wilkin detained two of the youths. a third eludes capture as discussion grows on handling young offenders. The issue coincides with a new schoolhouse project and other local notes.

Hayden & Co Main Street Marshal Wilkin

Ladies Aid Societies rally for army support and potato patch praise

Mrs. Wittenmyer leads a Congregational Church gathering praising state societ ies for sending 1153 boxes and 400 dollars, with potatoes and onions from Muscatine and a 30 acre land gift planted as a potato patch. She highlights aid to soldiers and long sea reach to Sandwich Islands mission gifts.

Hawk-Eye Congregational Church Wittenmeyer Richmond St. Louis Council Bluffs Muscatine Sisters of Muscatine Sandwich Islands

Horrors of the Knoxville Jail and Rebel Atrocities

A former 44th Ohio lieutenant reports grim Unionist harbor in Knoxville Tennessee jails. Prisoners endure harsh confinement in crowded cages while three Union officers are held in chains. Rebels conduct brutal acts, including a flag of truce ambush and casualties.

Knoxville 44Th Ohio Tenn Tennessee Union Harris 3D Tennessee Cavalry Deacon 2D Tennessee Infantry Lieut Rogers 1St Tennessee Cavalry Union Ladies

Weather and crop outlook in Burlington markets note

Warm weather gives way to a much needed rain. The river is falling and crop reports across the country are cheering. Wheat promising and fruit crops including berries expected to be abundant this season.

Burlington

Wheat and Corn Market Report from New York and Buffalo

Wheat receipts total 25 471 bushels with 81 735 bushels marketed and a firm tone. Corn receipts 190 809 bushels with a firm market and higher prices. oats barley and rye show varied moves.

Opening Day Slump in New York Cattle Market Signals Higher Early Prices

Opening day May 18 reports 3 000 head on sale as 1 000 head failed to arrive via Erie Road. Prices rose to 4 1 4c per lb for net meat weight amid light supply, then softened as buyers awaited week’s arrivals. Illinois stock favored but overall quality below last week. market expected to decline with summer demand. Government requisitions limited to 60 head. Weather dry and cool favors meat-on-hooks.

New York Monbay Erie Road Messrs. Starr & Reed Robins Illinois

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