Rail Line Sparks Bustling Iowa Towns and Quarries
The Dubuque Southwestern Railroad boosts Mountioni n and Monticello as thriving hubs with new brick stores and mills. Anamosa quarries rise in output with fine Medina sandstone shaping future building fronts. Marion and Anamosa attract settlers and investors amid growing commerce and schools while Cedar Rapids and Dubuque rail connections widen trade.
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Mountioniin
Seach
Aly Tenwitt U
Wwe
Batoen
Monts Ceila
An OU
Roos
Moulton
Apple Pate
Cours
Cen
Abantheila
Alee
Anatoan
Pret Natural Ads Santos
Jones County
James
Henry Palmer
He. Mitchell
Apsmoan
Tiich
Taree
Joy
Wil Bay
Heron Seminary
Haael Nol Seminary
Brot
Magnes
Dubuquy
de. N. G. Sales
Thig
Allan Arete O Duecque and the Democratic Scene
A garbled excerpt depicts a late 19th century political contest with references to Democratic support, a White majority, and unrest within factions. It notes county majorities rising, factions of leaders, and a sensational tone about soldiers and politicians amid a contested election season.
Fragmentary Fire Brigade List From OCR Text
Apparent OCR fragment mentions fire equipment numbers including steam engines hand guides and fire apparatuses in a line. Names and locations are unclear, with multiple misspellings and garbled phrases. The passage lacks coherent context and concrete events.
Stone carries many counties in Iowa election report
Early returns show Stone gaining in multiple counties including Marion Jasper Warren Madison and Poweshiek as Benton also nets several county margins. Soldiers elect the county treasurer amid tight overall results with Benton’s gains noted in several districts.
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Benton
Marion County
Jasper County
Stone
Warren County
Denton
Madison County
Powesheik County
Guthrie County
Apain
Pella
Stones Home
Hardin County
Enton
Ward’s Killer is 18 Year Old Farman in Lexingon
In Durrarr Michigan on October 14 Captain John Ward was fatally shot by 18 year old Farman, a brother of Ward’s latest victim. The shooting followed Ward’s rape case adjournment and came after Ward left the courtroom. Farman surrendered soon after. Indignation in the town had accused Ward as a wealthy predator.
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Durrarr
Mich
John
Ward
Lexington
Young Farman
Rumor Jeff Davis Escaped Fort Monroe Afloat to Naggan
A Washington dispatch reports an extraordinary rumor that Jeff Davis escaped confinement at Fortress Monroe. Davis, recently moved to Carroll Hall, allegedly boarded an English steamer at Hampton Roads in disguise. Reportedly officials at Fortress Monroe were not informed beforehand.
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New Yeur
Washington
Sys
Jeff
Davis
Naggan
Jem
Carroll Nll
Duris
Hampton Roads
Fortress Monroe
Indian warfare report from Gen Pope and Coles command
A telegraph from Gen Pope to the Interior Department dated September Vivi r describes Gen Conner surprising a merged Indian force on the river Tang River, killing fifty and capturing five, and looting winter stores and six hundred horses. Coles’s command clashed with the Sioux Arrapahoes and Cheyennes for days, killing and wounding about two hundred, scattering them beyond recovery, with losses of stores and camp equipage. One officer and forty others were killed or wounded in the combined engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Interior Department
Pope
Central City
Conner
San Pracisco Explosion Death Toll Revised
The Yosumu hoiler explosion deaths reach 22 whites and 22 Chinese with 82 whites wounded. Names include Jas. I. Burnes and Louis Selle. Business dull, high prices, mint coinage up to sixteen million in nine months, New York barley bought, Union majority expected to exceed Lincoln, 40 counties reported.
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San Pracisco
Yosumu
Jas. I. Burnes
N. Wampshire
Louis Selle
Ife
Wisconsin
C. C. Jacks
San Francisco
G. I. Smith
Boston
New York
Paris Exhibition move aids US applications and plans
The Secretary of State notes a Paris Universal Exhibition pamphlet urging US citizens to file applications in Paris by October 3. Beckwith and Derby may extend or adapt plans to admit US entries by January 31 or June deliveries, with March 6 as a key deadline for foreign products.
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Wastinerox
Paris
Seward
Bigelow
United States
Beckwith
J.C. Denley
U.S. Dispatch Ag’t
New York
Spruce Street
Ie Ia
Congress
Derby
Restoration of Island land rights marches forward in government
Fulion Mitchell of New York has won government backing to restore Island landy to original owners. Gen Howard may visit to direct the effort as the 56th New York Veteran Volunteers head to New York for muster out after long service. Private Edward Graham of Co G 56th NY Vols was injured near Florence, DC losing his right leg. he is recovering in the Orphan House Hospital.
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New Yor
Charleston
Fulion Mitchell
Lnst
Howard
N.Y
New York
18Th Corps
Newbury
Orange County
N. Y
Edward Graham
56Th Regiment
N.Y. Vols
Florence
D. C
Orphan Llouse
Peel
Lurboden
Stephens
Regan
Baltimore & Ohio
BRR
Philadelphia
Gayss
Thors
Large War Claims and City Riots Reported
Nearly 30 000 prize claims received and 989 adjusted for officer and sailor disbursements totaling 4 795 596 dollars. Admirals to common sailors benefited. 22 applications for naval asylum. allotments reach 1 500 000 dollars. 96 pensioners added. over 50 female workers employed. Riot at Baltimore depot between South Kentucky regiment and white troops. no colored corps deaths, some wounded. President appoints John Connell assessor of Internal Revenue for the fifth district of Iowa.
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New York
Sxil’ers
Vara’ Yat
Naval Asylum
Paynister
Baltimore
South Kentucky
Washington
Dent
John Connell
Lateraal Revenue
Ith
Lown
Ohio returns show Cox with 28287 lead in counties
A Columbus Ohio dispatch to the Tribune reports Cox leading by 28287 statewide with an average ticket majority near 20000. Legislature stands Union 25 Democratic 12 in the Senate, Union 70 Democratic 35 in the House. Soldiers vote to be counted next month. An Arbucy Washington special notes Ohio regiments including the 194th 204th 193th and colored troops to be mustered.
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New York
Tribune
Columbus
Ohio
Cox
Union
Democratic
Senate
House
Arbuey
Washington
Washington Fiscal Year Navy Grants and Tax Funds Report
The Fourth Auditor reports for the fiscal year ending July show Navy service requisitions totaling 1 226 706.77. Treasury transfers 5 300 to the Naval Hospital Fund trustee, and Internal Revenue receipts amount to 117 488 from various sources. The Batmoin convention discusses state debt and calls for removal of negro troops. Port arrivals include Starlight from Charleston with troops and North Star from New Orleans with 1 500 troops of the colored artillery.
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Herald
Washington
Treasury
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Naval Hospita Fund
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Starlight
Charleston
North Star
New Orleans
Sith Colored Artillery
Navy to sell 22 steamers by public auction in New York
The Navy Department will dispose of 22 steamers and sailing vessels at public auction in New York on the 25th inst, selling to the highest bidder with no reserve. A larger number have already sold locally, above the government’s assessed value. The report also notes political chatter in North Carolina and Mississippi, with prices, sailings, and regional political forecasts.
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Sugtioenowe
Dalaran
Pibaeaie
Sais
Dorspidig Riage
Sosthwestern Rad
Dok SC
Partey
Honda
Noereat
Myla Tie Uae Cie
Fae Dane
Hia
Martey
Troe
Boca
New York
Navy Department
South Carolina
Chase
Washington
Manhattan
Vera Cruz
Kingston
Jamaica
Herald
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
The
Charleston
Wade Hampton Sebo
Menion
U.S
Perry
J. J. Campbell
Gen. Bennet
Citie
Insurrection Rumors and Military Matters Across Mexico
Reports from the Savannah dispatch allege a major insurrection in Cajaca Mexico as 40 suspected gang members are rounded up by Gen. Bennettscreer. The Times notes Congress appropriations and the broader financial picture, while Kentucky faces martial law fallout and freedmen labor disputes.
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Bennettscreer
Savannah
Cajnes
Canada
Glen
Department of Sierra
Dajaen
Times’ Washington
Davis
Yesterdday
Cepl
McGrath
Jett Davis
South Carolina
Kentucky
Palmer
U. S
South
AP and Southern Press Resume Daily News Exchange
The 1850 to 1861 ties between the Associated Press and Southern Press have renewed with direct daily news from a central office to all US papers. A New Orleans dispute has been resolved satisfactorily. In Toronto, Dr. Blackburn remains discharged on bail. Quackenbush and others are bound for Beltville for large scale counterfeiting. Several influential persons are reported connected.
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New York
Associated Press
Southern Press
United States
New Orleans
Toronto
Blackburn
A. N. Luckles
A. Potter
Samuel Baily
Doand
Quackenbush
Beltville
Army return anchors surgeon’s practice in local notice
A garbled notice states that Pees and Surghon, both doctors, inform friends and the public that he has returned from the army and resumed practice. It mentions a patient’s visit to the country and references a location between Th and Su vbreuts with unclear names and dates.
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Pees
Surghon
DIL. GM
Staples
Haitl
Reez Jurstdengke
Ofeick
Maiyathcet
Petween Th
Su Vbreuts
Dubegielowa
Dida
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Haste Ray Bedboee Sera
Osaeksl
Popereg
Camacy
Atoatiero
Apamosa
Mariott
Anamosa Stone Quarries
St ' Pawern Talento
Pobartey
Wadi Adison
Ceeacen
Chien
Stuart
Dohn
S&s
Kennedy
Lins
Fsck
Euphela
Wheatiesscene
Dalinpie Southwestern
Valigae
Thas
Done
Monticello
Taiwan
Dubuque
Dubuque Southwestern Railroad
Anamosa
Annamosa
Addi Yong
Mase
Marion
Linn
Cousiteraubla
Ayeret
Allan Arete
Deanocratico
Die
Setigne
William Stone
Onur
Pituann Vila
Lotterwet
Michael Cgnaunay
Desea
Dibaque Coe Kowa
Mary Gassman
Ailgu
Nay ‘W Morala
Jel. Davis
Medississippi
Moro
Pennsylvania
National Convention of
Prianecvita
Rom
Lincoln
Ary Moxton
John Shepard
3Sth
U. S. Colored Regiment
Camp Hamilton
Richmond
Curry
Nail
Norfolk
Ports
Wouth
Ly Chandler
Messrs. Storst
Langhorne
House of Delegates
Portsmouth
Purnapunkita
John Cessna
Union Central Committee
Lnte
Pennssylvania
Union Party
Lancaster
Pennsylvania RB
Des Maixus
Wenry County
Leretofore
Uarlan
Saxpy Hook
Hecketts
Nabout
Batmoin
Lex Brasen
Henrietta
Pacific Mail Company
Aspinwall
Tlenry Chauncey
Baltic
Aspinwill
Boutauxeroas
Union Republican State Central Committee
Gov. Stone
Mexico
Havana
Sta Inst
Lient
Maury
Ajaca
Sinaio
Julius Castius
Garryowen
Auwctiton
Caffall & Bro
John Kiles
Pquire Word
Jno Ferris
SM. Harrington
W. Roche
Noerer KO Contractors
Fiest Street
Main
Locust
Flent
Jones Street
Oak
City Hall
Lost Ding
Ofice
Entvr
John Rugambre
Ch'a
J. Ae Lippert
Dyersville
Iowa
Fliat
Biret
Janes
Mia
Mra d. Hy Klein UN Mai
England
VIA
Halifax and St. Johns
St. James’ Hall
London
Queen Victoria
Prince of Walesa
Nockingham Palace
Atheneum
Sth
Thres Weleck
Dubuqu
Capital
Hrsf
W.H. Sheffield
Geo. L. Matthews
I. A. Babbage
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