Des Moines Valley land sales stir regional politics
The Dubuque Chronicle reports on the sale of land in Pocahontas and Webster counties to raise funds for a railroad right of way. Bidders initially offered 107,000 nancies cash in New York, with later sections sold to several bidders amid political tension and civil rights commentary.
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Pibuque Soars Radfowl Company
Webster
Pocahontas
Pocahontas County
Rpany
Pak
Fort Dodee
Bee Hon
New York
Des Moines
PHE
Dubuque
Sioux City Railroad Company
Dew Moines
Des Moines River
Dig Moines
Des Moines Navigation and Railroad Company
Sila Wall
Atea Peril
Litchfield
Cotton Police Buy Cotton in Tennessee Under Army Shield
A lengthy report accuses the Army of the Cumberland Secret Police of running a cotton racket. The Cotton Association allegedly manipulated buyers, staged arrests to pressure planters, and resold cotton at inflated profits, forming vast fortunes for several individuals.
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Army
Tennessee
Army of the Cumberland
Macias
Troesdail
Gyrand
Etfvet
Cerain
Tater
Cotton Association
Army Police
Miss Anna Dickinson Accused Of Overcharging Lectures
The Chicago Journal alleges Miss Anna Dickinson charged and kept $600 for two lectures aiding sick and wounded soldiers at a patriotic Fair. It questions the sincerity of her public philanthropy and notes the disparity between preached patriotism and practiced charity.
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Payrmorie
Assa Dricer
Anna Dickinson
Rebel refugees plot to release prisoners and burn Buffalo
Dispatch from Secretary Stanton warns that rebel refugees in Canada plan to release prisoners from Johnson's Island and ignite Buffalo. Other lake cities may receive similar alerts from a high official source.
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Burrano
Fargo
Stanton
Canada
Johnson's Island
Buffalo
Rebels Retreat and Meade Near Brandy Station Report
Telegraphic dispatches from New York and Washington recount Meade headquarters near Brandy Station, Lee maneuvering south of Culpepper, and reports of Averill's decisive victory at Lewisburg. Measures prevent Johnson's Island escape with British-Canada plot foiled. prisoner exchanges planned.
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New York
the Tribune
Meade
Brandy Station
Avo
Botts
Mendes
Ciordonsville
Lee
Burnside
Knoxville
Tenn
Europe
Ivis
Rissia
France
Rovland
Washington
Culpepper
Rapidan
Battte
Mendedle
Rappahannock
John Wilson, Jr
Chicago
B. FP. Mudgett
Justice Dowling
Anticipated Canadian Attack on Johnsons Island
Northern state reports fear of armed expedition fitted in Canada to seize Johnsons Island and free nearly 4,000 prisoners. Rebels plan to attack Sandusky Bay, Buffalo, and other Lake Erie cities with released inmates aiding the assault. Government bolsters Johnsons Island defenses as troops and batteries are deployed. Legislature meets in joint session to nominate U S Senators Brown Phelps Wingate Anderson Breckinridge and Voorheis.
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Johnson
Sandusky
Buffalo
Lake Erie
Johnson's Island
U. S
Brown
Phelps
Berraro
Lord Lyons
Canada
United States
Batfalo
Pune
Jepwis M. Stanros
Fragmented Civil War Notes From Camp and Regions
Civil War era dispatches report ballot counts with Brown Phelps Broadhead totals and a call for another ballot. Messages describe guerrilla activity, rebel movements near Gordonsville, and captures to Johnson’s Island. Reports include Buffalo threat warnings, Sumter bombardment figures, and Confederate troop movements toward Lookout Mountain and Iuka with Brigadier paths and furlough effects.
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Dubuque Herald
Urianp
Milnesoor
Bestdtord
Mary
Beogsgatheran
Bonissille
Burrington
Jed. Davis
Buchanan
Thosd. Rusk
Florida
Rusk
Mobile Register and Advertiser
John ‘Travis
Travis
Confederate States
Argister
Bay Road
Mier
Kavia
Democraats
Burlington
United States District Court
Miller
Abolition
Harrison County
My. Eedl
Masteen Bastile
Str. Louis
Cairo
Mississippi
Chattanooga
Bragg
Mobile
Longstreet
Virginia
Louisville
Cop. W. Lane
United States District
Alabama
Telegraphic
The
Daily ‘Herain
Gen. Averill
Gen. Lee
Lake Shore
Lord Lyon
Southern News
Kees
Wasnixday
Lot Hoadbuew
Lewisburg
Averill
Noties
Richmond
Gruxcivscatt
Jevrenson City
Wingate
Broadhead
Gordonsville
Moxnor
Richmond Whig
Cuannestox
Sumter
Greg
Stampton
Jas
Puck
Wis
Lafarge
John Grace
Chesapeake Hospital
E. A. Charlett
Cers
Jas. Brown
Georgia
North Carolina
Gaitor
Lander
Aan Cnarraxnooga
Broge
Tlardee
Polk
East Tennessee
Iuka
Chapin
Stewart
Hardee
Breckinridge
Buckner
Thoms Curtis
Durbee
Anid
Ans Curtis
Feeney
Horna
Bynn
Malin Pirvet
Herald
John B. Kokerge
Datebuyne
Lowa Allperkoun
Eald
Maria Anna Kubenge
Oak. ST
Tawaeeg
Herald Offece
the Wear
Jolien
B. Woodford
Washington Avenue
St. Louis
Robertson County
Smith’s
Old Reserve
Mackloi Thompson
St. Croix
Suvet Malaga
A.cummins Fo
John Mulligan
Main Street
Neraher
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Ounty
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Main
Dubuque, Iowa
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Ted
Bancombe
Dubuque County
Pouilty Alba
Mliwat
Jtuliew Theatre
Peak
Bell Ringers
B. M. Harger’s
Gilbert & Taylor’n Book
News Depot
Edward Klingenberg
Main St
Herald One
Iowa
Bituich
Feldermann
Towa
Anna Dorotilla Feldermann
Iowan
Satlee
Aubaque
TY Crabbe
Catute
Lou
Ham
Ighinet Smith, McKining & Poor
Mary M. Yates
D. P. Noyes
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Joseph Grange
DuDuque
William Ghanus
Call
Grover & Baker’s
New York State Fair
Vermont
Michigan
Indiana
Kentucky
Ohio
Statis Fair
Dion
Grover & Bakers M Co
Te Wits I. M. Singer & CO
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A. I. Howe
Wheeler & Wilson
Lake Street
Finkle & Lyon
Like Street
Florence
Lake Treet
Grover & Baker
S. M
I. D. Randall & CO
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Dawry
Jackson House
Garryowen
Tackson
Key City
J. Zugenbuhler
Noy
Ingrain
Chapline, Burton & CO
Nor
Whitewater
Dubique
Cascade Road
Monroe
Fenelon Atrvet
Bench & Gray
Attorneys At Law
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Milwaukee
Cash Buysters
Ing
East Water St
New. Dry Goods
Rene
Cedas
Brodie
Sou Wood
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Burton Glock
Cheapline, Burton & CO
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Magnolia Whiskey
Cincinnati Ohio
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