Stanton as War Secretary Rumor Sparks Political Debate
The piece argues Edwin M. Stanton may be replaced as head of the War Department amid factional strife. It critiques Stanton as tyrannical and autocratic, cites clashes with Post Master General and Seward faction, and questions national governance while hinting at a possible shift to a more faithful hand.
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War Department
Butler
Secretary of War
Edwin M. Stanton
Seward
Ife
Lappy
Lincoln
Baltimore
Lory
Provident
Chase
Maryland
Blairs
Mathews
AI Dhugginty
Ajent
Alto
Matias Ansiga Tain Oro
Call for another State Convention to oppose the ticket
The Clayton County Journal voices strong discontent with the State Convention and Jewish politicians. It urges another State Convention to unite against the current ticket, rallying supporters from across the state to elect a strong Union slate and purge alleged deceit.
Fremont Circle Pushes State Organisation in Indiana
In Indiana Fremont men issue a circular urging a thorough state organization with clubs in every precinct and township. The Indianapolis Free Press, once backing the Republican ticket, now supports separate nominations. With a strong German presence, Gov. Morton may retire as Indians vote for democracy.
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Indiana
Fremont
Indianapolis
Extraordinary murder trial recounts reveal grisly details
A historical account recalls a murder trial where evidence finally pointed to the prisoner. A surgeon described fatal head injury from a hatchet and the blood-soaked evidence, including half a balled piece of paper found with the wound. The defendant was convicted and hanged after the court exposed the crime's brutal specifics.
Peace Movement Urged By Dubuque County Leader
A Democratic speaker laments Des Moines conventions failure to pass peace resolutions and urges direct public action. He argues for mass meetings nationwide to express antiwar sentiment, aiming to boost a peace candidate and counter wartime rulers, urging Dubuque County to lead the effort.
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Chicago
Dubuque County
Pipe of Blucher Soldier at Waterloo
In 1815 a Linglish account recalls Blucher's aide Henneman at Waterloo. A cannonball shattered his pipe as Blucher charged, leaving Henneman to keep a lone lit pipe for his master amid the chaos. After the battle Blucher finds him, scarred yet steadfast, waiting with the last pipe in his box.
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Blucher
Wellington
Blueher
Oleara
Dooner
Blitz
Tiy Henneman
Blacher
Wotlington
Glorious French Victory at Sain Layta in Algerian Sahara
An African army officer recalls a major clash near San Legian where Geo. Martineau's convoy to Georgeville was attacked by about five thousand Arabs, over three thousand horsemen. French cavalry, led by Lieutenant Colonel Colonnn, charged five times, breaking the Arab lines with orderly bravery. The victory was brilliant though costly, with noble French officers slain and hailed as martyrs.
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San Legian
Sain Lagta
Geo. Martineau
Georgeville
Feas
Colonnn
France
A Brats Outrage in Memoule Bulletin July 13
Annie Mason of Court Square area encountered two men in southeastern Auburbe while returning home. They offered whisky, refused, then seized her, carried her into a grove, robbed her of money, and damaged her clothing. Police urged caution and investigations continue.
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Memoule
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Annie Mason
Court Square
Auburbe
Bochan
Young
United
From Grant's Army Reported From Cincinnati Commercial
The July dispatches describe Cavalry Gen Gregg probing near Reams Station with light casualties. Lines shift along the left to right as Petersburg batteries harass with heavy shelling. Mortars and twenty pounders demolish a rebel fort before Burnside and force a retreat of enemy guns. A deserter from Finn erans brigade says few would join. Meade tests with rocket signaling at 9 pm, but no deserters arrive amid continued extraordinary bombardment.
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Cincinnati
Potomac Anny
Washington
Yeatarday
Gregg
Reams
Wasuesdey
Petersburg
Miavetage
Burnside
Richmond
Wroat
Marsland
Finneran
Efe
Meade
Waren
Armistice and peace terms urged by Democratic stance in war
The Albany slygus argues for persuasive measures beyond warfare to restore constitutional supremacy and pacify the nation. It asserts the Democratic Party supports Union authority while favoring diplomacy and concessions to achieve peace, and it accepts public judgment in the upcoming presidential election.
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Albany
Confederacy
T& Country
Democratc
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Incident with Horses and a Pursuit by Mr Clay
A Nashville fragment recounts John Morgen Fraded Horses in Lexington style tale where Mr Clay pursued the stolen racehorse Skedaddle with two horses valued at $500 each and $600 offered for return. Clay partial payment, soldiers seize the money, and the thief leaves on foot. science notes on water vapor’s heat absorption and atmospheric effects conclude the excerpt.
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John Morgen
Nashville Gulon
Lexington Kentucky
Ohn Morgan
Mr. Clay
Strange Inquest On Death In Dilapidated Cumberland Street House
The coroner held an inquest into the death of Frederick Corles who lived on Cumberland street above Emerald. Neighbors found a decaying, vermin-infested home with chained dogs and dying animals. The body lay on the second floor. six cats and other creatures roamed the house. A ton of old clothing and tools were scattered about. A verdict blamed exposure and intemperance, noting the man was about seventy five and had long been known as a professional beggar.
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Philadelphia
Frederick Corles
Cumberland Street
Emerald
Corone
Sreht
Republican View Attacks Cole and Stone for Iowa Supreme Judge Bid
An irate report from Clinton County Journal denounces C. C. Cole as unfit for Supreme Judge, blaming Bill Stone for backing him at Des Moines. The piece claims corruption and pandering at the convention, vows to oppose Cole in Clayton County, and urges readers to reject the ticket despite backing for other candidates.
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Gor Stone
Clinton Co
C. C. Cole
Des Moines
Iowa
Bill Stone
Baltimore
Urs
Wolans
Lowa
Supreme Judge of
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Clayton County
Stone
Johnston Fortifies South Bank of Chattahoochee
From Petersburg Roglater July 9. Reports say Gen Johnston changed position after fortifying on the south bank of the Chattahoochee. An officer in Johnston's army praises a retreat to that line for strategic advantage. Another dispatch notes an intrenched line about one mile from the river and quiet actions. The piece also cites cadet statistics for West Point and the Free States.
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Richmond
Johnston Bag
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Johnston
Eltogether
Georgia
Catarrh Cure Claim by Dr Bigelow in Chicago Times
An advertisement extols Dr A Munsell and Dr Bigelow as curing catarrh and chronic ailments with a touted remedy and pamphlets. It promotes Bigelow’s nine of dysentery and gastric issues, notes a clinic at 179 South Clark Street, and urges readers to seek treatment through his methods as the best in Chicago.
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