Daily Senate Enlarged for Advertiser Friendly Growth
The Dubuque Herald outlines plans to enlarge the Daily Senate to eight columns by February 1 or 24, citing rising ad volume and reading needs. Telegraphic and Associated Press dispatches will boost coverage with state news summaries and general interest items, while editorials will reflect political viewpoints. The Weekly Senate will continue, and the paper seeks public patronage to fund improvements.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Heaton
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The Railroad. Jubilate Milwaukee Calls Action on Rail Link
The piece urges Milwaukee to push for a rail line from Mourer to Dubuque, arguing the gap between us and Milwaukee must be closed. It stresses urgency to decide next fall, to secure work and markets, and to speed construction or abandon the project if needed.
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Milwaukee
Mourer
Dubuque
Chicago
Excerpt Recounts Sioux Camp Slaughter and Scalping
The report describes Col Hsteh’s expedition against Sioux lodges in Minnesota. Half the men fired on the camp, others held fire. despite darkness, the attackers killed or captured the inhabitants, destroying lodges and returning with scalps of three men one boy and a woman. The account notes harsh moral judgment of the killings.
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Hsteh
Minnesota
New Dewdrop Inn Sign Opens Mini Tavern
A new sign for the Dewdrop Inn tavern reads do drop in inviting patrons to enter. The sign marks a small welcome gesture for visitors and locals alike at the historic venue.
Letters Between Jeff Davis and the Pope Revealed
The correspondence dated Sept 23 1863 from Jeff Davis to the Pope expresses mourning over war’s devastation and a desire for peace. The Vatican reply dated Dec 3 1865 at St Peter’s reiterates a call for end to civil conflict and prays for peace and mutual friendship between the Confederate States and the Vatican.
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Pope
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Pontiff
New Orleans
New York
United States
Confederate States
Pesce
Rererenges Davis
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Duke
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Amellen
Rome
St. Peter's
Pius IX
Anecdote On Lincoln Reception Becomes Local Wit
Mrs Greennow relays a humorous anecdote about President Lincoln's first reception of the diplomatic corps. The tale recalls Mrs Lincoln's reception of the ladies and a dinner moment where Lincoln, unsure which wine to take, asked a servant which he should choose. The story is presented as well authenticated by the commentator.
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Dirs
Iam
Rail and river accidents show high casualties last year
The report lists 984 serious railroad accidents in the United States with 264 deaths and 671 injuries. It excludes accidents without loss of life and those caused by individual carelessness on tracks. Steamboat disasters totaled 340 casualties with 255 deaths and 83 injuries.
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United States
Man Found Frozen Dead After Bogey Walk
In War ren near Galena a man trudging through a bogey in cold weather kept moving toward a distant house. A sleeping couple urged him to enter and warm himself but he refused and was found frozen to death, whip marks still on his hands.
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Galena
Warren
French Sewing Machine Offers Portability at Twenty Francs
The French machine is cheaper and more portable than English models claims. A compact hexagonal unit costs about twenty francs and can be clamped to a table and operated by a hand crank. It promises performance comparable to several skilled workers.
Banished for Disrupting Christmas Service in Vicksburg
Telegraphic report from Des Moines and Dubuque details harsh cold on the plains, a ship canal debate, and a circular banishing Kate Dennett Mila Bennett Laura Latham Ella Martin and others who insulted the President during Christmas services at the Episcopal church in Vicksburg. Authorities vow fines banishments or imprisonment for future offenses. Additional notes cover ice on rivers, freight delays, and a Memphis steamer arrival.
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Mila Bennett
Laura Latham
Eton Martin
Mia
United States
Episcopal Church
Vicksburg
U.S
Maj
Grex
McPhinson
Janes Willsox
War news and blockade updates from Havana to New Orleans Era
Reports from Havana and Matanzas describe rebel and royalist actions in Mexico and Cuba. Juarez defeats and escapes, French forces take Morelia with 11 cannons and 1000 prisoners, while gunpowder seizures and privateering delays appear in Havana and Vera Cruz.
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Fagle
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Juarez
Barnie
Scotia
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Wasson
Wilmington
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Dean
Camilo
Laura
Decatur
Morning Star
Hanover
U. S
Powhattan
Matanzas
Ayain
St. Domingo
Vera Cruz
Union sentiment and draft unrest across the South and Midwest
Reports describe strong Union sentiment in Mississippi and Western Texas, with women notably bitter toward Jeff Davis and many Mississippians hiding to avoid conscription. Mutiny among rebel troops and preparations by Magruder near the Brazos river are noted. Other items report a road accident near Catawissa, stock concerns in Baltimore, and Kansas politics with Lincoln nominations and re-enlistments.
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Jeff Davis
Texas
Mr. McRae
Port Lavacre
Magruder
Arts Sons of the South
Brazos River
Congressional Proceedings Report On Senate and House Actions
The Missouri Assembly memorial against General Schofield’s confirmation is noted. Resolutions on reciprocity treaty modification and an inquiry into horsemanship feed advantages are discussed. A rule on Senate oaths and reconstruction policy is debated. In the House, confiscation act amendments are reviewed and the Excise Bill amendment by Fernando Wood is adopted.
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Collamer
Senate
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Hendricks
David
Maryland
Thia Aw
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