02 Feb 1865
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Newspaper
Evansville Daily Journal
Location
Evansville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1865
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text hints at early science topics, including a 10th century discovery and notes on minerals, compounds, and medicines. It references North America, historical figures, and alleged remedies, but the passage is garbled with stray terms and lacks coherent facts or clear events.
The Editors and publishers of Indiana announce a convention in Indianapolis on Friday February 3 at 1 pm. A distinguished speaker will address the gathering and all editors are urged to attend as important business will be discussed.
A city newspaper urges prompt action against gamblers and courtesans amid a campaign led by the mayor. It recounts Wells the gambler's arrest for vagrancy, court bail disputes, and the defense by lawyer Denby, while condemning officials who profited from fees and urging residents to pressure vice-criminals to leave.
A passenger recounts a night train derailment near Cincinnati in icy conditions. The car plunged down a bank and many aboard were injured. investigators note a loud noise before the wreck and frequent stops, while the rear car collided with front cars. The report also covers the Eclipse steamboat explosion at Johnsonville with 30 plus dead and many wounded, detailing survivors' accounts and casualty lists.
In a cold oil town many move in for oil fever. Rents soar and building supply is tight. People boast of strikes and plot to sell oil lands at high prices. The writer notes petroleum hype and shoddy headlines, recommending Swan House for meals and rumors.
Jan 31 dispatches describe Union troops advancing at Talkebatchie and skirmishes near Kamons Landing. Port Royal fleet operations and the Savannah gunboat reach Charleston Harbor alongside Guerrilla actions in Athens and surrounding counties. Reports mention peace commissioners en route to Washington Point and a fatal Galena coach accident near Chevy Valley with multiple injuries.
The entry reports the river falling seven inches by noon and weather described as clear and mild with damp conditions. It notes the river has since changed little and weather remains mild. Cincinnati noon markets reference flour prices and provisions with general, if garbled, price notes and commodity mentions.
The river slowly rises and thin ice rots as warm days return. The Stephen Decatur returns from Flint Island and heads downstream loaded with Government freight. Glendale proceeds upriver toward Cincinnati with light steady progress. Armada gains speed with full cargoes while BR Ko Dunkerson ferries William White and plans to depart at dusk. Wharf remains stacked with goods and further arrivals are anticipated any hour.
Washington New York Feb 1 The Corps correspondent reports rebel movements near Colman’s, with the expected James River advance hindered by ice. Deserters say the Rebels rebuild rail lines and bridges. report on Han Jacinto loss and No Name Key landing. Vice President Stephens may address Georgians to rally resistance. Davis in Richmond hopes for Confederate law allowing slave service in the army.
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