Reconstruction plan for Veovane Johnson Ma plan at Iowa convention
A fragment notes a May 1868 convention in Des Moines to consider plans for Reconstruction. It mentions Veovane Johnson Ma, the state convention, and roles for governor and supreme court judge. The text is garbled but indicates a public meeting to approve candidates and procedures for constitutional decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euetaining Veowane Johnson Ma
Dew Moines
Maguat
Atelonte
Goternos
Laurel
Chalem
Demerentio Hinta Cen
Railroad progress and wartime measures across the United States
The Missouri and Pacific railway nears completion to Plavant Ti amid political turmoil. Reports note suppression of a Whig newspaper in Richmond, Virginia, and shifts in revenue collection on distilled spirits. Cabinet discussions touch habeas corpus and court martial cases, with preparations for trials in Washington and Detroit. News detail reciprocity debates, canal and rail projects, and elevated concerns about taxation and national debt. A New York fire endangers the Astor House and printing offices, while Telegram miscommunications spark church ordination confusion.
The Two Kinds of Babies in Odd Verse Rhyme
A humorous quatrain filled with playful misstatements about babies. It compares babies to twins, traces their growth to age twenty five, and lampoons pet names and infant illnesses. The piece wittily ponders kissing babies and the notion of progress, ending with a satirical simile to wheat at maturity and common stages of infancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ny'tia Enny
Old Beautiful
Ulim Darling
Papa's Hope
Maima'adog
Copenhagen
Couras
Alan
Miners Strike at Lake Surenton Peninsula Railroads
Reports from the Lake Superior region describe a miner uprising near Lake Surenton where about five hundred laborers, armed and organized, halted work across the Peninsular railroads. They demand two dollars more per day and an eight hour Saturday, threatening clashes as Detroit troops are sought and government troops may be deployed to resolve the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Surenton
Lake Superior
Coms
Peninsular Air Marquette
Iphererd
Railroad Company
Detroit
Chicago
Faly
National Conventions and Political Notes From July Dispatches
Readables cover a range of 19th century topics including the National Commerce College Convention debates on extending facilities for returning soldiers, remarks by Gov Oglesby and Newton Bateman, prep for tonight’s speeches by Peat Willson and Pickard, and a Lincoln testimonial fund drive of 4500. A Tribune dispatch notes General Sherman endorsing Cox for Ohio governor amid a Columbus reception. A separate New York report records a fire at Ackerman Sons coffee extract works causing nine houses to burn and 75 families displaced with losses near 50000. Jay Cooke reports 946,616,500 subscribed to the 7:30 loan.
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Curcaga
Comerceeval College
Gov. Oglesby
Poanhiehmount
Millacd Pillmoore
Holwoarle
Ilinois
Newton Bateman
New York
Ackerman & Sons
Appointment of Provisional Governor and Free Trade Proposals
A lengthy legislative report discusses Provisional Governor of Florida, editor pardoned, and tax and land sales measures. It covers canal and river improvements, railroad freight reductions, Western river harbors, and ship lines to North America and Europe. Delegates debate reciprocity with Britain and the St Lawrence to Hudson canal idea, urging federal support for commerce and harbor works. The convention adjourns sine die at 3 pm.
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Deraorr
J.A. Bowen
Chicago
Committee On Commerce
Jinois River
Pax
Wisconsin Rivera
New Yorks
Europe
Canadas
Woll Ag
Howe
Nova Scotia
U. S
Bloodgood
St. Lawrence
Hudson
Hill
Boston
Alexander
National Board of Trade
Mia
United States
Provinces
Brown
Shannon
New York Fire at the Museum Incendiary Suspected
The Commercial reports the Museum proprietors and staff believe arson caused the blaze. Firemen found flames bursting from the third floor near the secure room as water was turned on from a roof tank. The treasurer Mr Tiffany leaped from a balcony to escape, took $500,000 in government bonds from his safe, and left the building. a soldier also fled from a third story window. Among saved works is a Greek Slave panorama and the giantess Anya Swan survived in a stairwell alcove, while the wax figure of Jeff Davin fell. Several figures including a Mr Burns may have perished.
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Woatington
Leif
McCatloush
Geewen Harris
Mbissourd
Ebarcisit
Davia
the Troit
Committee On ‘Transit
Come
Niagaray
State of
New York
Welland and
St. Lawrence
Port Col- Horan
Mississippi
Grert Beitnin
Jon. Tohaff. Porter
Wincansio
Wave Esporch
Valida
John Banverd
Burley
Liffany
John McNavin
Anya Swan
Jef Davin
Jamex Burns
Lancaster
N. S. 69Th Regiment
Auction notice on farm property in Dubuque county
A public sale announced for Thursday the 20th at a farm owned by Joseph Ganiditfo in Concord Township Dubuque county. Property levied by court writs includes two lumber wagons two black horses two black mares one bay horse a set of harnesses farming tools crops and equipment. Also defendant's interest in the lease of the farm and farm assets under lien, plus additional items from another property. The notice lists numerous farm implements and crops to be sold to satisfy judgments in favor of several creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ganiditfo
Consord
Dabogue
Agla
Werk
District Court
Dubuque
Joseph Ontilulfo
Andrew
Treadway
Thomas Connolly
Robert A. Bieler
Harrigan & Corkerysand
Houston
Larno
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WabuguesHerald
Oneiat Paper
Sumner
Missouri and Pacific Railway
Plavant Ti
St. Louis
Richmond
Enue
Washington
Nae Hioant Lincoln Monument Association
Winks
Habeas Corp
Bryant Bra
Cgeaceal Meredith Ao
Court Martia
St. Lowis
Allidavita
Suerstt
Costeigiana
Baker
War Department
Cauda Thuralay
Basterts
Tribune
Columbus
Sherman
Gen
Cox
Ohio
Flentao
Prinvavecrnia
Jay Cooke
Telegraphic
Daily Timein
Florida
The
Richmond Dispatch
Terry
Richmond Whig
Proceedings of the Commercial
Commercial College Convention
Barnum
London
Wasaixorvon
W. W. Wing
Norfotle
Val
the Herald
Marvin
C. Wardin
Dispatch
Office of Internal Revenue
Interior Department
Department
Arkansas
Gev. A. Bennillet
Cleveland Flerald
Leader
Col. Lee
Philadelphia
Lee
Speed
Times
Hna
Surrates
Andersonville
Hartrupt
Aggassin
Lly
Teany
Gena
Kentucky
Hemander
Cameron
Teéb
Nashville
Tennessee
Armiea
Burrato
Texas
Carmen
Ani
Astray Mae
Jol Waehler
Fawnalip
Dubuque Co
Oun Ohmian
J. M.lepper
They
Iemabiaiaites
D. A
Sheriff
D.C
Mosverren
Radway
Wall
Pheer
Aa Isezooe
Iowa
Bane Books
BO SO Ec
Thompson & Jones
Main Street
DAY ‘Goods
Williams & Son
Clave
Gorda
Poplin
Bao Mr. Strums
Sam
Nual Profile
Williams & 30
Eeirny Ett
Catholic Goode
LAOE
Rosariess
Juni
RERT
Ascrite Soe
Etationert
Repigio
Su8st
Wokdalas
Paters
NEW ‘ Catholic
Goons
Peacock
Mweirbold
R. E “Green
Ware Street
TOWAL
Ducm Worth & O
H. Merry
Danleith
Burton Block
Norr Axp Commencian Broxens
Chapline, Barton, & Co., Real Estate Agents
White Streets
White Street
Bradatreet
Pera ' Bottome
Delaware
Buchanan
Bisch Hawk
Bremer
Ploy
Ion
Jack
Worth
ADF
Tela
Yean
Acheck
Wlecapoin
Minzcesta
Air Inquire
Lith
Aren Pe Chaplin Burton & To
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Iain
Het
Burton
Mnedia
Harger
Appleton
Julio Cresar
Louis Napoleon
Juliues Ca ‘Price
Anne Corn Ritchie
Beatrice
Julia Kavansugh
Wylder’s
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la Fav
Barger’s City
Barger
Pumuque
Travelers Insurance Co
Va. Williams, Dubuque, Wane
Lowa
A. Wriuss
Saraaparilia
Britaney
Bank'a Tiel
Express
Allen & Young
Main St
Ag Julien House
DU Mateo Aig
Urtranus
Wembold
Helmbold
Dubadie
Moataml
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Toby
Nelmbold
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Wilde Cpaiteenen
Pat Nee Ee
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Perth
Britannia
Motel
Steanmibeat
Galeb
Sadler
Aoe
Todos
Pada
Bro
Caffall
Nootell
Sunway Clothing
Derons
Cash
Caffall & Bro
Caiffale & Bro
Liare
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Thanit Main Streets
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Carfall, & Bro
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Samuels
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Oatpall &Bro
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