Rebels 20000 Strong at Big Movement into Kentucky
Telegraph dispatches report 20 000 rebels massing at Tyld Gap and moving toward Kentucky. Grant shifts to mounting infantry and halts cavalry recruitment while Lee’s forces gain accessions and prepare for an early offensive. Navy and tax policy changes loom as the war widens on political fronts.
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Kentuck
Army of the Grant
Citvalry
Lee
Porragut
Tyll's Gap
Kentucky
Times
Washington
Amy Tomic
Grant
Herald
Ain
Potomac
The Hancock Schools Supervisor's Address and Reflections
The Hancock supervisor urges improved school houses equipment and teaching, urges parental attendance and support, and calls for stricter attendance rules. He warns that neglect harms students and stresses home collaboration with teachers. The piece notes a Portland Courier portrait of legislators and ends with a Musings on assembly figures.
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Suswartay
Seasion
Additional Draft for 200 000 Men Call and Dates
The notice orders a draft for 300000 men to support Army Navy and Marine Corps. Proportional quotas by ward town and district will be published by Provost Marshal General. April 15 is the deadline for voluntary enlistment to meet city quotas with drafts starting after April 15. Bounties paid through April 1 904 with reduced payments to follow. signed by Annanan Lincoln Townsend Asst. Adjt. Gen.
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Tomas
Washington
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
U.S
Annanan Lixcous
General McClellan's Report Stirs Public Response
The piece reviews General McClellan's controversial report and its reception, arguing the army and President faced pressure over Fitz John Porter and Pope relations. It criticizes McClellan's stance, cites his alleged insubordination and desire for control, and notes calls for defense of Porter while discussing military and civilian roles in policy.
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Gott. McClellan
Mette
Fitz Doh Porter
Pope
Prite
Fitz John Porter
Regan
Popes
Bull Run
Gun
Pepe
Halleck
Rant
Metlellan
Napoleon
Fremont
Methan
Renibe
Merlin ' Webers
Jias
Met‘lellan
Iis
Cimie
MacClellan
Phil. Press
Horrid Murder Shocked Northern County In 1501
March 15 report from Prreque Tene notes a brutal killing Sunday morning in the northern county. Mr. Thomas Smith of Okhown and Mr. Adrian Vandine of Houlton confronted John C. Gove Weston, a violent suspect, who fired as Smith tackled him. Smith died minutes later from leg wounds after a clash that ended with Weston subdued and bound. Smith’s body was taken to Little Falls for burial as Weston awaits trial in Bangor.
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Okhown
Adrian Vandine
Houlton
John C. Gove Weston
Munter
Messrs. Smith
Vandine
Simith
Gove
John J. Turner
Fort Bent
Little Falls
N. Sb
Bangor
Mr. Smith
Oldtown
Sit
Fieh Rive
Town Meetings and Elections in Deer Isle and Nearby Towns
At Deer Isle on the 7th, town officers were chosen by Democrats with 25 to 30 vote margins. Roles named include Moderator G L Hosmer Clerk C H B Webb Selectmen G TL Hosmer and Wm Terry, Treasurer S G Haskell. A reception for veterans on the 6th drew 400 to 500 people with remarks by Rev War A Merrill and a late dance. Also notes from a March 1 meeting record similar officers elected with small opposition, including Town Clerk F A hte and taxes by Charlet te Fidgets.
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Kassas Borrors
Deer Isle
G. L. Hosmer
C. H
War
A. Merrill
Maine and national politics and war news from Philadelphia papers
A Dispatch outlines Maine and national legislative debates on voting rights for soldiers, a presidential nomination concern, and measures on salaries for judges. Reports cover Union forces marching to Portland, regimental movements, prison conditions, and rebel activity around Red River with Shreveport threatened. Includes local election results, court actions, and a church fire at New York Sanitary Fair with casualties and losses.
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