27 Oct 1865
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1865
Page
1
A garbled OCR passage references restoration, government expenditure, and legal matters. It names Kentucky, New York, and New Jersey places, mentions a coroner, a coroner's inquest, and a rebel general. It hints at a trial or accusation and a juried verdict, with scattered names and places. The text remains unreadable in places, but preserves a sequence of political and legal terms.
A garbled passage discusses a city’s shortages and proposed improvements. It references street conditions, housing, and perceived delays in implementing better infrastructure. The text hints at dissatisfaction with current and planned public works and municipal efforts.
Fragmented diary of 19th century local events mentions court adjournments, property moves, and plan for a winter courthouse. Mentions Me Kasson improving, Judge closing business, and a new paper on civic awareness. Includes canal survey talks near Davenport and Madison County court actions.
A letter from Mea Swidhelm fires the Washington debate on women as clerks in public offices. It cites fashion, demeanor, and eligibility, while noting quieter, diligent staff in Treasury and other departments. A court case reveals how public scrutiny probes qualifications and conduct of workers amid broader reforms.
The report chronicles personnel shifts at the federal level with resignations and appointments including Commissioner of Tolerant Revenue and Deputy Commissioner B A Kollingpanow. It notes petitions from Italian executives to abolish capital punishment for Jefferson Davis, a fine for Captain Miller over an assault on a New York Tribune correspondent, and various political and military movements. Also mentioned are railroad bond debates, a trial in Washington with a reduced sentence, plans to settle war claims with Britain, and a visit by notable figures at the White House and Wasursetos.
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