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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Press
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1861
Page
2
A long, fragmented OCR tale details Civil War era rumors and editorials. It notes editor opinions on Fremont and Virginia events, public sentiment, militia readiness, and mentions General Fremont, General Wool, and Kentucky’s stance. It also covers local reactions, Armory guidance, and warnings about Confederate advances into Kentucky and nearby towns with scattered letters from soldiers describing hardships and mobilization.
The record outlines county court proceedings including salaries for county officers, a contract for the Sixth Street Market House, and relief provisions. It also covers arrests at Catawba Station, mob actions at Bromiley against Mrs Hopkins and Ferguson, and local drunkenness fines. A seminary burglary is noted with books stolen and resold.
A city council session discussed a large signed petition demanding the removal of J. Clinkenbeard, marker-master, with referrals to a special committee. Other reports covered culvert work, ward aid grants, a license for an alehouse, military notes from Captain Tarreil’s company, and river ferry plans to Cathy King.
The article lists ranks and promotions of officers connected to the Army Bureau after the death of General Gibson. It names Lieutenant Colonel Joe Taylor, Samuel Taylor, and Major Amon D Eaton among others, detailing service years, brevet ranks, and notable actions such as merit in the Mexican War and Buena Vista. It also notes ties by marriage to Judge John McLean and cadet status at West Point.
The article notes efforts by Ladies' Soldiers Aid associations in Cleveland Elyria and Cincinnati to organize aid for soldiers. It lists needed hospital supplies and clothing, and recalls a tale of soldiers robbing a traveler near the Cumberland Gap, confiscating gold and other money with authorities unclear.
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