13 Oct 1864
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1864
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions election commission, factions, and various place names such as Paris County and Port Lenetsenm. Many words are garbled, making it hard to extract a coherent report or confirm dates, actors, or outcomes.
Vague fragments describe a state election scene with references to Democrats and candidates. Details are unclear, but mentions of votes, tally, and party names appear amid garbled text. No clear achievements or outcomes are provided.
A mangled extract critiques the 1864 U S election climate with references to Obie, VD 000 majorities, and calls for mobilization by abolitionists. It mentions Pennsylvania as Key Stone State and laments Destruction and unrest amid political upheaval.
A special correspondent discusses the Petersburg campaign and Lee’s decisions. The piece argues Meade’s failure, Lee’s supposed restraint, and the impact of climate and events on Union and Confederate actions around Petersburg. It reflects on leadership, timing, and strategic choices.
The readable fragments describe units and maneuvers around Petersburg and Richmond, mentioning Birney and Grant, corps movements, river lines, and attempts to outflank defenses. It notes casualties, fortifications, and calls for continued pressure as Union forces push toward pivotal positions.
Fragmented OCR text references a Supreme Court decision and a vote related to mining stocks showing considerable improvement. Mentions dates and specific numbers but readability is limited and names or places are unclear. The passage notes a reenactment and a monetary figure around fifty thousand in a political or financial context.
Dispatches describe rebel actions near Sher idar and Sherdin fronts with troop movements and fortification changes. Reports from Oct 12 mention Union and Republican election expectations in Ohio Pennsylvania and other states, with casualties and captured forces noted and strategic shifts around Sheridan and Bast regions.
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