Wilkes Booth Spirit Controversy at Lincoln Memorial Meeting
A Dubuque meeting at the Congregational Church condemns Wilkes Booth faction use of Lincoln memory. Ministers whisper mob violence support while Democratic presses are accused of inciting demolition. Authors urge self reflection and insist the South bore no part in Lincoln's death.
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Wilkes
Congregational Church
Iate
Lincoln
Wilkes Booth
Booth
Lincoln Ag
Assassination Fallout Shapes Washington Debate
Washington reporters write of shock and consternation after the President’s assassination. Observers discuss probable conspirators, motives, and the fate of those involved, while noting public desire to assign blame and the potential implications for the nation.
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Wrahington
Chicago charter election favors Republican ticket mayor win
The Chicago charter election produced an overwhelming Republican victory with Rice elected Mayor by a 5000 vote majority. Democrats, grief stricken by Lincoln's assassination, offered no real challenge as Republicans mobilized in force amidst national sorrow. The West Union Record, Fayette County’s Republican paper, headlines Lincoln's assassination with bold, celebratory typography.
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Chicago
Rice
West Union Record
Fayette County
Lincoln
Fire devastates Bishop Smyth barn and equipment
Reports at press time state a barn belonging to Right Rev. Bishop Smyth was set ablaze. Horses cows hay harness burned. carriage body saved. Fire started around midnight. a worker left at six. Loss estimated between 2000 and 3000 currency.
After Lincoln Assassination North Civilians Ordered Out
Reports from Richmond note civilians north of the city have been ordered out. A provost officer was appointed to issue passes to speed exits. Gen. Lee arrived at Petersburg and was greeted by crowds while Washburne described Appomattox scenes as 35,000 paroles issued and 134 artillery pieces returned. Mrs Lincoln grew ill and officials discussed the timing of Lincoln’s remains.
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Chios
Mr. Lincoln
Brutus
Charlotte Corday
France
Richmond
Lee
Aurrander
Tom
Ence
Main Street
Franklin Street
Seventh
Eighth
Washacrox
Washburne
Appomattox Courthlouse
Gordon
Walcox
Alexander
Petersburg
Washiburne
New York
Herald
Lincoln
Times’ Washington
Booth
General Grant
Gen. Grant
Washineton
Barnes
Johnson
Augur
Rucker
Bluff Street
Yates
Mont
Bualoa
Chaplina, Burton & CO
Metate
Civil War Dispatches March Across North Carolina Front
Telegraph reports Gen Johnston at Hillsboro arranging surrender of North Carolina to Sherman, then countermanded and Vance captured en route to Johnston. Jeff Davis and family with Johnston. Sherman pursues beyond Raleigh as Johnston retires. Also Lincoln autopsy details and Mobile capture developments in Alabama plus Forrest’s raids and Yankee burnings.
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Gov. Vance
Hillsboro
Raleigh
Vance
Sherman
Gen. Johnston
North Carolina
Gan
Johnston
Jeff
Davia
Booth’s early life and Civil War stance noted in papers
The St Louis Republican recounts John Wilkes Booth's youth in Baltimore and brief military schooling, his acting career in the North, and a conservative private nature. It also mentions Senator Hart’s spicy letter to the Dubuque Times and the Cedar Falls Gazette editorial reaction to West Union Record.
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St. Louis Republican
Booth
Miliday
Baltimore
Georgia
North
Fa Co
Stonewall Jackson
Brigade
Senator Hart
Buchanan County
Dubuque
Taylor's Land Agency Offers 1,000,000 Acres of Choice Land
Taylor's Land Agency declares 1,000,000 acres of choice land for sale with commissions on lands sold. Rents collected and taxes paid, county warrants accepted, and sales arranged for land contracts in Minnesota and nearby counties.
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Tal ‘Mle
Thave
Menon
Eee
Tatloe
Sunstreet
White Street
Blufftreet
Brad Street
Peru
Dubuque
Misaica
Etresta
Lao
Ard
Ns Tao
Mianemia
Wisaut
Orang Ouabain
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W. Cantan
Ae Daily and
Weekly Herald
BACH
JO Daly
Arybe Westessenss
Dubuque Herald
Olleint Paper
South
Republican Party
Washington
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Wholesale
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Southern
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Forrest
Roddy
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Armstrong
Adams
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Thomas
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Mager
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America
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Rochester
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Iowa
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