Fragmented Early 20th Century Dispatches Mixed with Political Tension
The report blends rumors of President Johnson’s proclamation and southern mail resumption plans with scattered notes on elections, river transport, and a Soldiers' Convention. It mentions Georgia figures, river journeys, and a tense political climate as parties debate suffrage, liquor laws, and constitutional issues amid extensive wartime era-type references.
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Sotedea
Righnond
Georgia
Chicago
Des Moings
Court House
Bollinger
Lee County
A. Clark
Johnson County
Willwin Kinney
Win
O'Donohue
William Jarger
Lee Co
N. C. Morton
Madison Co
Edwards
Leff County
Nong
BF. Murray
Nadison County
Copperhead
Milton Walker
Wm. M. Stone
Negro Auffraga
Murray
Col
Lipperson
Madison County
Ballinger
Goklera
Madison
Sherman Hall
Darger
Andrew Johnson
Republican Party
McPherson
F. Murry
McLeod
Lown
Copperheady
Iowa
Des Moines
Congress
W. HL. H. Davis
104Th
Pennsylvania
Convention turmoil and political missteps in Ling County
Fragmented reports describe Ling County Republicans breaking up their convention after three townships withdrew. A tense scene, with veterans and private soldiers forming the majority, set the mood for a contentious gathering last Saturday.
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Thas Fon
Bernhard Tenn
Haa Dewey
Enicfield
Ling County
Henry Cing Dean
Burngton
Mt. Plenaint
Pennsylvania
St Ana
Washington
Central City
Colorado
Miners’ Register
State Bank
Baker
Cedar Rapids
Raitroad
Migourt
Cedar Kapila
Maitchall
Loyd
Chicknow
Butts
Bremer
Blackhawk
Bout
Dubuqie
Jones Linn
Johnson
Petterson
Heary
Wapello
van Buren
Jows
Keokuk
Davis
Lew
Joseph Shepard
Iowa City
Cgiaaural
Weatero
United States Express Company
Chitago
Lowa City
Washington Chronicle Criticized Over Colored Youth Sales Privilege
A Washington correspondent complains that the Washington Chronicle refuses to allow colored boys to sell the paper, reducing opportunities for bright youths while others profit, with harsh views on fair access. The letter also notes varied pay scales among bank clerks and cashiers in New York, listing sums for Bank of Commerce and other banks, including positions from bookkeepers to tellers and clerks.
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Towner
Crowns of Visitors at the White House and Virginia settlement hints
The Tribune notes a crowd at the White House with an envoy from Sweden and a Polish emigration push to Virginia. Reports recount naval incidents and river trade collisions near New York, Williamsburg, and Richmond. Government action includes withholding pardons for leaders, possible prosecutions, tax and duty measures, and military inspections across Virginia, North and South Carolina areas.
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New York
the Tribune
Saya
Washington
Virginia
Havaus
Mexico
City of New York
Ateat
Pletcher
Wilmarth
Providence
Williamsburg
Spain
St. Domingo
Gentemanincag
Ag Niiny
General Meade
Webb
Col. Batchelor
Quartermaater
Col
Richmond
Ar. McCulloch
Treasury
Congress
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Jo L. Pugh
Alabama
Horton
Gov. Parsons
Herold
Goldaborough
Brest
The
Herald
Nave
Jamnes River
Johnson
Gibbon
Petersburg
Trial of Wirtz at Fredericksburg Ends in Jurisdiction Plea
The military commission hears pleas by Wirtz challenging the court's jurisdiction. Defense argues the 1865 proceedings violated double jeopardy and a prior pledge of liberty. Judge Advocate and counsel debate adjournment and whether to address vagueness in charges before closing arguments.
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Wirtz Commission
Schade
Iie
Col. Chipman
S. Baker
Sebade
Noyce
Wilson
Staf
Macon
Wirtz
Sherman
Johnston
Chapman
Schaile
Mr. Baker
Baker
Inqite St
Batter
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White House
Capt. Wirtz
Gen. Johnston
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Argosy No. 3
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Cairo
Cincinnati
70Th Ohio Infantry
Tratheld's Landing
Louisville
Ateniner Argony No. 1
Stocks
Thi City
Gen. Lyttle
Cin- Alana
Martin Long
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Indiana
Nara Herrmann Bohning
Hugh Tnglor
Aaron Fixcus
Joshua Roderick
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George W. Morgan
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David M. Wilson
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H. H. Barry
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Charles Boeser
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George Pendleton
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Scott County Agricultural Society
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Wheel of Nepty
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United States
J. E. Johnston
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Franklin County
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Old Virginia
West Virginia
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Post
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Pute
Boston
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Old Colony Road
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