General Sherman reports heavy fighting and prisoner gains at Utoy Creek
Special correspondence from Brroux Ariana reports Gen. Sherman’s forces near Utoy Creek engaging heavy Rebel resistance. Union forces capture over three hundred prisoners, hold ground along the Macon and Atlanta rail lines, and advance with Schofield’s corps pressing the enemy near the Chattahoochee. Commanders describe ongoing preparations for a possible general battle as Union lines hold and bombardments continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brroux
Marietts
Geeta McCook
Jeuanes
Ore
Druphys
Seth
Corve
4Th C.ps
Stanley
Bresides
Ochostraliok
Scofield
Schofield
Sehoferd
Palmer
Utoy Creek
Western
Macon
Scholiel d
Abattanoose
Chattahoochels
Ausata
Mants
Utoy Ceek
154 Corpes
Schodeld
Ntobies Crater
Hatkeil
Strickland
Haskell
13Th Kentucky Regiment
Stey Creek
Macon Rene
Partardee
Stewart
Maine Fire Ravages Weakened State Amid Smoke and Rain
A Springfield Republican correspondent from Winthrop, Maine describes widespread fires causing fear and smoke shrouding towns. The report notes homes lost and citizens enduring darkness as rain finally arrives to quell the flames.
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Maine
Springfield Republican
Winthrop
Emigrant Incident Reported Near Horeé Deer Creek
A despatch received from the Upper Platte region notes an emigrant killed between Horeé and Deer Creek. Further details on the event and involved parties are not provided in the readable text.
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Upper Platte
Ealt Lake
Lie Diane
Horeé Deer Creek
On My Rambles by Special Correspondents of Cincinnati Times
In New York the writer meets Artemus Ward amid talks of a California Utah book and a touring show. Ward plans a West Coast lecture tour and a book launch while Cincinnati parallels New York in street life. The piece jots impressions, theatre, managers, and a draft avoidance note tied to political tensions of the era.
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Cincinnati Times
New York
Artemus Ward
Carltonees House
California
Utah
Dodworth
Grace Gearee
Comig
Himecl
Albert Smith
London
Hetaihis
Wallack's
Dr. Collips
Wood's
Tsteli
Buffalo
Canada
Colorado Jewett
Destak
Barrett
Rosedale
Pike's
Ead Dahly
Great Northwest Confederacy intrigue in Missouri shown
Missouri dispatch reports confession by Green B. Smith to Colonel Balderson outlining a treasonous O A K plot toward a Great Northwestern Confederacy. The narrative portrays Smith as a clerk with a romantic streak and outlines supposed conspirators including Sparke L Haunt and Charles Dunn.
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St. Louis
Dean Times
Iand
Green B. Smith
Balderson
Smith
Sparke L Haunt
Issouri
Villac
Acipio
Ae Ap
Chas. Dunn
Jet
Santorena
100 Days Service Ends for 6th O N G Eps
The 6th O N G Eps completes 100 days of service with private advices indicating an expected homeward voyage after marching through enemy country. They moved from Fort Spring on the Appomattox near Petersburg to Cherry Stone on the Peninsula near Cape Charles, enduring cannon fire and harsh conditions. They anticipate returning home soon, awaiting a warm reception and honoring fallen comrades. August 10.
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Wrndhnien
City Point
Bermonds
Butler
Fort Spring
Appomattox
Petersburg
Aed
New Jersey
Cherry Stone Iniet
Peniinsula
Cape Cuaris
Fortress Monroe
How English Women Bathe
English women are described as timid in water due to the lack of male protection. The excerpt notes their frantic grip on a rope, clinging to support while entering water, and the perceived need for courage as essential to bathe without reliance on guards or guides.
A Bloscom from the Battle Field
A circular of the Christian Commission notes a pleasant occurrence in the valley of death described as fittingly named. It mentions a scene of consolation and hope arising amid the conflict. The account focuses on spiritual support provided during wartime hardship.
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The
Christian Commission
Valley of Death
Mail Items and War Recruitment Notes from Past Era
The fragment notes a mishmash of topics including a minister conference in West Greens Pennsylvania, fundraising totals for recruiting rebels, and calls to represent volunteers in the Union army. It also mentions iron vessel repairs and a California gold discovery, with a resident of Baltimore attempting self harm to avoid conscription and being restrained under military orders.
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M. E. Chu
Erte
West Greens
Jomno
N.Y
Rey
Massachusetts
California
Mr. Moisial
Wm. Adame
Balmore
Polesmee Goantag Yeas
Adams
Daos
Pechons of
Arte
Newspaper Wind and Boys Battle in Open Window Siege
In a chaotic scene at a London post office, a crowd of newspaper boys and children fight to push bundles of papers through a shattered window. The flurry floods the room as messengers dart and cries rise, until the last bundles clear the doorway amid uproar and disorder.
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Semobichal Tance
Lst
Hurdle Race at Saratoga Worth Five Hundred Dollars
A hurdle race carrying a five hundred dollar purse is listed for Saturday at Saratoga. The New York Times describes the event with betting notes and contenders including favorites and rivals, though the OCR text is fragmentary and partial.
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Saratoga
New York Times
Gari
Steves
Onerey Riley
War Updates From Civil War Telegraphic Bulletin
Telegrams report naval officers and regiments engaged with Confederate forces. Lieuts Buchanan Maury and Barnett praised for conduct while Anderson cited for questionable actions. Grant’s forces skirmish Shenandoah Valley as Sherdian dispatches arrive. City Point ordnance boat reported. casualties include minor wounding of Gen Gul Bab. No Atlanta operations today. total loss expected around 1,000.
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Asmmotor
Buchanan
Maury
Barnett
Navy
Pice
Johl
Feort
Anderson
Sheridan
Aes
Shenandoah
Grant
City Point Wharf
Gul. Bab
Treasury notes and loans policy update from August report
Washington updates detail subscription totals for the 7 30 loan and a Treasury plan to issue a six twenty loan with gold payments deemed unfounded. It lists authorized bonds, redeemables, and Treasury notes under acts through 1868 1883, with totals and conditions including interest rates and redemption terms and notes withdrawals.
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Washington
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Osbeve
Glunder
Agnam
Siigoni
Personal The dumed hae Bichioa has been condented
A transcription fragment notes a person named Bichioa with actions described as condented in a coal related context. The readability is limited and no clear event, date, or organization is identified. The item appears to be a damaged OCR snippet from a historical page.
Fragmentary Financial Ledger Note with Intercept Figures
A damaged OCR fragment shows a financial entry with totals such as 80691 839 886 and interest figures 106 667. The text references the Veteran Reserve and a fate event, but details are unclear and names or places are not fully readable.
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Las Pote
Untitled fragmented report on river crossing and official moves
Fragments reference General Dick Taylor at Meridian replacing Gam. and mentions river and Trans. The text is garbled with unclear events and lacks concrete actions or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oroh
Dick Taylor
Meridian
Oh Bon
Cargo wreck details from a coastal steamer incident
A fragmented report describes a steamer named Avon ed vores or similar and a towed ship section reaching the beach. The garbled text references cargo and wine losses with unclear context and names, implying a maritime accident with wreckage and potential damage to belongings.
Fragmentary Idaho Population Report Readings
Fragments describe Idaho population changes near Leap River with conflicting minimal notes. The text mentions a place called rich mines and travel from a 23 mile distance, but details are unclear and inconsistent.
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Idaho
Roepers
Pennsylvania Selections On Voting Rights Draft
Fragmented OCR notes report elections on voting rights for soldiers with figures 194,306 and 108,008. The text is garbled and mentions defense and voting from a past date, but the exact event, names, and context remain unclear.
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Pennsylvania
Ceoppermet
Uae
Jent
Cope Ae
McClellan Meeting Draws Large New York Crowd
The McClellan gathering in New York City drew unprecedented attendance with strong public enthusiasm. Organizers estimate a high turnout and call it the largest meeting of its kind in the city, signaling broad support.
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McClellan
New York
Maal
Gen Logan reports Civil War battle losses and captures
General Logan provides a concise battle summary noting casualties around 3,534 dead and wounded, 1,017 captured or delivered, and arms captured. He lists the 15th Corps burial count, captures of prisoners, and that Hood's cavalry attacked seven times with heavy resistance. The report emphasizes the outcome and the troops in action.
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Logan
Heapquarters
Tennessee
AtLanta
Tia
Rai
Sear
Tie Pamber
15Th Corps
Abd
eeDy
Eland
Hood
Heeler
Gold Market and Navy Dispatches Update
The report notes weak gold prices with prices sliding to a lower level while the military situation appears favorable to the national cause. A cabinet briefing and a Navy official arrival are recorded as part of the day's developments.
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New York
Celine
Mac Eatie
Navy
Fox
Ambiguous text fragment from San Francisco August item
The readable lines describe chaotic nonstandard phrasing about Acapulco and Alvarez with scattered names, suggesting a damaged report. No clear event, date, or outcome is extractable.
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San Francisco
Acapulco
Alvarez
Idaho
Federal vs Rebel Losses in Petersburg and Atlanta Battles
In coverage of Petersburg and Atlanta fights the New York Post notes Rebel casualties and Union losses. The report highlights the Dotch encounter near Atlanta and references subsequent actions with unclear details from the fragmented text.
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Petersburg
Atlanta
New York Post
Rebaeve
Unclear Text Fragment Passes as News Item
Fragmentary OCR text includes unclear phrases about medical dosing and a table, with no identifiable persons, places, or events to frame a coherent news item. The readable content is insufficient to form a factual headline or summary.
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Boots & Shoes
Gern Ct Fen Riordan
Wax Bregans
Tuartend Eters Scuba
Strickland’s
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WH. Glenn & Sons
Vine &J
Cincinnati
Stone, Commission & Meschar
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Ourera
Vine Street
Fourth Street
Vine
Walnut
Hilitary Boots
H. Forman
Merchant Tailor & Gents’ Furnisher
Main Street
É.w. Stave Gazetteer
North-western Shippers’ Guide
Shore
Ali
James A. Razor
the Fires
Cincinnnati Times
Missouri
Ohio
Daly
Wth Oo
V. C
Obio i
Bent E. Kuestelter
Zegley
Samuel B. Tate
Jos. Hins
Stephenson
G. Demert
C. Smith
F. Geo. Blenker
A. Green
Lex
Thos Soder
Ee Stewart
Tugver
Wm. Prowe
Lene Cement
Nelson
Fee Pakier
Mayo Belsey
Wm. Chaplin
Lewis
John
Mele Jean
Ceerrenenen
U. Ila
Lockhart
Telegraph
Ginocinnati
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Lara Ees
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van Beymes
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P. Goodrion
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Laws
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W.H Gill
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Devenne
Ieetory
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Beynee
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Military Bradquarters
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