16 Nov 1864
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1864
Page
1
Fragmented OCR shows official vote in Dubuque County with many unreadable tokens, numbers and person names including Neal Swineferd Wicharde Lavline Stockslale Darel Thomtpeon Vanvalkenburg Surdott Hunt Dutbar Monroe and Cole Richards. The piece lists counts, districts, and possible surnames among scattered lines.
Reports claim Captain Collins captured Florida provoking serious trouble with Brazil. The American Consul in Bo hamia survived an attack and met with Secretary Seward in Washington amid rumors of apologies or backing the Brazilian government. Readers are told of Russian and Belgian ministers sailing to Mexico and market gold shifts with prices closing at 82,354.
Telegraphic dispatches report the Tulip explosion on the Potomac flotilla with many casualties aboard. Reports also cover ongoing prisoner exchanges, Confederate setbacks in Missouri Kansas, and rumors of Brazilian incidents involving American consul Wilson in Bahama. Washington notes indicate no cabinet shake up despite rumors.
The piece reports on Georgia leaders including Gov Brown and Vice President Stephens proposing secession if Sherman advances, Lincoln’s reply before or after the election, rumors of Augusta capture, and related military and financial updates from Washington and New York. It notes Grant’s potential move before winter quarters, Sherman’s army strength near Atlanta, and local market dullness in gold and dry goods.
Unreadable OCR fragment mentions Iowa Central Air Line Rail Boat Company and complaints. Names like Thomson Qtoad A Smith appear, with references to Northern Division and 88.1. The legible content is insufficient to determine a clear event or outcome.
New book notices highlight Kirke's Down in Pannesere with references to Among the Pines and My Southern Priende. Robert Caster discusses A Summer Cruise on the New England coast.
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