26 Aug 1864
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1864
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR note lists address 272 Sixth Street with directions to western row and Joan. No clear event or names beyond street references.
A note lists a proposed French paper for Chicago, Boston’s value at 302 507 200 dollars, and scattered items including votes, craft workers in Pomonylvanie, a two hundredth birthday celebration in New Bedford, and various 19th century notices about industry, politics, and society.
The Toronto Globe discusses bounty jumpers in Toronto who target the government for dollars and become outlaws. The piece hints at local concern and potential investigation into these criminal schemes.
The piece argues that women may cultivate music to the highest forms with solid study and correct technique. It asserts amateurs can achieve grace and depth without rivaling professionals, provided they learn fingering, scales, and harmony, and select suitable repertoire. It cautions against fashion-driven excess and advocates tasteful, modest performance.
Fragmentary notes indicate Fort Gaines capitulated around 10 o clock this morning as Confederate forces entered the area. Details remain incomplete due to damaged text.
A report describes an extraordinary Santa Barbara vine planted over 25 years ago with a ten inch thick stalk and branches trained along a long framework. The crop ranges from 6000 to 10000 pounds, with nurseries claiming California will soon export large quantities of wine as a major industry. A leading California wine house has opened an agency in the city to market vast supplies.
The Richmond Examiner condemns a war office order stating that captured negroes in Yankee uniforms from Maryland or Delaware are not to be treated as property but as prisoners of war. The piece argues such orders could free slaves in those states and reduce litigation, noting Maryland and Delaware lie within union lines.
Fragmentary wartime casualty list. Names such as Jac de Barber, Jos Adatha, Eli Stambrook, Joanson, Spein, Tomleon, Colland, Harford, Lowry, HS idiamea, Bpin ner, Is aan wouod, James Venning, Levi Weekle, and others are listed as killed, wounded, missing, or missing in action. Details sparse due to damaged text. results indicate multiple corps including E and I companies with varied injuries and statuses.
Commissioner Lewis ruled on a June 80 1864 revenue matter involving im pen and items including 6 Guty units of swe and 6 ball por. The fragmentary text confirms a formal decision affecting monetary or tax-related items though specifics are unclear.
Fragmentary text describes a tale of Pesthes Rey and a figure called the Very Seer. The readable portions hint at a saga with mystical themes and a guarded prophecy.
A telegraph report arrives in Cincinnati for the Daily Times detailing a developing story. The message outlines key events, names, and places shaping the latest update.
A wartime dispatch describes a skirmish near Harper's Ferry with Union cavalry pursuing rebels across the Potomac. The clash yielded several captures and minor losses as a dawn advance moved toward Leetown, with steady artillery and a decisive charge reported by Gen Torbert's forces.
Fragmentary text notes an event dated August 25 with unclear terms and scattered references to people and places. No coherent details emerge about a location, organization, or outcome from the readable fragments.
Memphis and Mobile news recount Union actions along the Gulf and riverfronts. Farragut reconnaissance near Mobile reports obstructions and batteries at guarding forts, with a gunboat bombardment possible once channels clear. Rebel prisoner oaths and exchanges loom, while Camp Ford holds many captured Union officers awaiting settlement.
Fortress ares The flag of trace and ar rived last evening with 400 cane prisoners in the care of Major The Richmond Examiner reports dispatches from CHARLESTON August noting Dicker son with a dangerous force fought near Salien ville and Liberty with 180 prisoners involved. General Richard L. Page commands Fort Morgan in Virginia. Saturday engagements near Libby Petersburg and other places sent Yankee prisoners of war, including eighty nine commissioned officers under General Hayes of Warren's division. Prisoner counts near Personville Georgia reach 88 000. Concerns rise over massing troops in one place. The Powder Works at Charlotte North Carolina, long ago, killed three. General Frank Gardner assumed command of the Gal District today as Montrose actions continue at five cavalry sites.
A new telegraph cable reaches Fort Monroe with 24 trust names arriving to lay the line. Cheespaut is to be laid but the work is delayed and the errant chow 3 Aa Bagot queaner is reported useless for several weeks.
Music program details are incomplete with fragmented text noting Gilmore perhaps leaving for a city or venue to furnish music for a Copperheads event. No clear date or location is readable.
From Washington, August 26, London county residents were brought in on charges connected to a late act. The chaotic report notes confusion over terms and references, with unclear phrases about soldiers, clothing, and authority, suggesting unrest or political tension.
Disjointed lines describe a withdrawal and a skirmish near City Point. Mentions of rebels, skirmishers, patrols, and a report that the area was quiet by four PM with no enemy noises. Details are garbled and partially unreadable.
A clipped report notes the Union Executive Committee and the Peace Commission debate a claim. It states Weldon road is lost to Rebels and mentions another movement already in foot that may bring similar trouble to the Rebels.
Report from New York on August 25 describes the English railroad murderer Moller linked to a trunk discovery and a murdered man. The Gold Room trades show rising interest with stronger London gold and price changes from 2544 to 255.
A fragment notes a legislative action in August with a resolution referred to the Committee on Federal Relations. The text references the Wer Degatteens and tachioreney but lacks clear details or context.
The cargo ships Denbigh and La Canelle arrived in Havana after a blockade crossing. Reports note the seizure risk and ongoing wartime disruption.
Fragmentary OCR reads about Nevada residents, a press call, and rainfall in a city with mentions of California. the text is garbled and yields no clear event, date, or names to anchor a factual summary.
From Bartmoons August 25 reports a force estimated at 2 000 from Pensacola crossed the Perdido River toward Mobile Bay. The article mentions 2 700 in an assault on the Welldon Railroad and notes losses, with further news from the 17th Viet region and a Yankee force in North Mississippi whose destination is unclear.
Lord Palmerston's late public remarks at Bradford discuss British government stance on war and neutrality. He warns against premature interference and urges calm until a decisive hour when the two parties will address the conflict.
A fragment notes concern over Paris inaction toward Zimbabwean youths once supported by a prior program. The brief hints at funding cuts and unmet promises affecting young people in need.
A fragmented description notes a Paris fashion event featuring steel, pearl, and private cinema style elements. It mentions 108 teachers and references a former figure of eight components, with unclear dates and specifics.
Fragmented OCR lists names and locations tied to military or hospital staff and postings. The text references officers, captains, and department heads at a corner location, with mentions of hospitals, charges, and specific names such as W.M Gill and M. S Grubs.
Fragmentary OCR text references military prices and Christian Commission in Cincinnati with unclear details. The readable parts hint at a war related pricing or supply note tied to Thies and an event at a corner in a wartime setting.
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