Aldermanic Contest in the Eith Ward Ends in Vote
The aldermanic race concluded after days of heated debate. Dr Mason and Mayor Thedingas backed the council in deciding whether to order a new election, challenging the council’s authority and citing testimony about voting irregularities. The report notes Mason’s shifting stance and questions whether the council had power to order a new election, while critics argue fairness and legality remain unsettled.
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Eith
da. Mason
Thedingas
Me. Bugamer
Dr. Mason
New” Council
Mason
Lasheen
Schmidt
Feaul
Doubt and alleged fraud taint city council election
The piece accuses Dr Mason of bias and questions his conscience while alleging that the 6th Ward was corrupted by fraud and drunken voters backed by Selmidt's brewery. It claims the Democracy were cheated of council control and criticizes the Mayor for partisan stubbornness before evidence was reviewed.
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Dr. Mason
Selmidt
Confederate Claims and Yankee Ironclads in Civil War News
Telegraphic round up from April 10 to 11 reports Foster siege updates, Charleston batteries reduced on orders, and Keokuk sunk with Devil drifting ashore. Dispatches claim Washington burning and Union efforts to capture Confederate lines, with mixed confidence among officials.
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the Herald
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Rappahannock
Washmaton
Wriirg
Richmond
Fire destroys two South Water street brick blocks in Caicaco
Caicaco reporting two five story brick buildings on South Water street opposite the Massasoit House burned last night. No. 14 owned by H Newhall insured 6000 destroyed. Burke Co premises 3000 loss with 2500 furniture. second floor BE U Varghro groceries 1400. vinegar manufactory 500. total building value about 26000. Adjacent building stored oil and high wines burned. east wall collapsed crushing a central sale table. horses removed. Origin of fire unknown. Also a brief Dublin dispatch notes Confederate fighting near Charleston with ironclads repulsed and improving army health. Reports from Vicksburg quiet and monitors sighted near Crannesrox. Weather fine.
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Massasoit Louse
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Burke & Co
BE. U. Varg
News from Newbern Reinforces Gen Poster in Rebel Victory Rumor
Letters dated the 6th report Gen Poster receiving reinforcements and driving back the rebels. Other dispatches note Jeff Davis receiving late Thursday night communications. The Times, Post, and Richmond papers discuss the Alabama issue, embargo rumors, and political reactions in London and Washington.
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Lt. C
Army of the Potomac
Jeff Davin
Com
Ingraham
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