21 Feb 1867
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Newspaper
Evansville Journal
Location
Evansville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1867
Page
1
Telegraph reports a deadly explosion aboard the Steamer David White resulting in sixty five deaths. Capt Dan Kinney is badly injured while Fenian excitement grows into action with calls for harsh measures. General Fry orders Banville residents to depart as public unrest escalates after murders and convictions.
A Jefferson City dispatch reports the Judiciary Committee favors impeachment or removal for Judge Moody of the St. Louis Circuit Court for alleged improper juror oaths while King of the 7th Judicial Circuit faces corruption concerns. The committee finds no sufficient evidence to impeach King. motion to refer to Judiciary Committee failed as House adjourned amid debate.
New York reports Fenian excitement shifting toward serious action with nominations for collectors and assessors debated. A severe snow storm halts planning as a Fenian meeting scheduled for tonight is postponed and weather clears by evening.
Feb 20 Nashville reports The Howat panded thre cil ia bill and Senate amendment. Guards not armed unless needed. Feb 19 Union Morning notes steamer David White loss with Captain Ken Drishatederko. Memphis to Wicks ure line down. further details unavailable.
A collage of short items reports a murder attempt and shooting in New York with a defendant killed by the victim's father, legislative adjournment in Alabama, rail accident deaths in Europe, a Union steamship arrival at Southampton, and various local incidents including arson, court action, and railroad repairs.
The steamer David White exploded near Nashville injuring many and killing several. Officials list passengers and crew including clerks and sailors from various towns. a large number were hurt or missing with 11 cabin passengers uninjured.
Fragmentary Cincinnati telegraph text appears to report a late night arrival and a homicide arrest in Lexington Bath area with unclear names and dates. The scrawled items mention a Rob and a person named Morgan and reference a Saturday arrest.
Reports indicate General Fry of the Freedmen's Bureau was ordered from Danville and arrived in Louisville amid tensions. The scene involves local residents and ongoing discussions about relief and reconstruction efforts.
A garbled Washington dispatch references a February communication about postmaster removals since December, noting 1,864 total and 1,253 replaced. It mentions Supreme Court tax on state shares and lists Surratt and associates as counsel, with several names obscured by OCR.
A Northern Germany election result shows Liberal parties carrying parliament. The report notes a royal family addition under discussion as part of the political shift affecting Europe.
The Princess of Wales has safely delivered a girl. News from Berlin reports German Parliament election returns show Saxony deputies allied against Prussia. Turkey plans to send a man of war after the Greek ship Fenkallions near Candia with possible Greek support if needed.
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