Untold Suffering of War Martyr Walter Raymond
A narrative recounts the death of Walter Raymond, a starving, wounded boy who refused to desert his country. He dies on Christmas Day after enduring relentless hunger and disease while supporters and friends tend him on a bare ground. The piece then condemns Jefferson Davis and Robert E Lee for brutal policy, arguing tens of thousands suffered and demanding retribution for the cruelty.
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Martye
Tam
Walter Raymond
Jefferson Davis
Robert Edmund Lee
View of Negro Suffrage and Wirz Trial Report
The article discusses the American stance on negro suffrage, northern and southern reactions, and the political stakes of Reconstruction. It notes rising support for citizenship rights and cites K. H. Dana’s speech, urging cautious, time-driven progress. It then reports Captain Wirz’s Washington trial for war crimes at Andersonville, detailing prison conditions and extreme suffering of Union prisoners.
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London Daily News
South
North
Washington
Radical Party
Johnson
K. H. Dana
Faneuil Hall
Nerer
Congress
Supreme Court
Vas
Peta
Republic
State Fair Set to Open in Chicago Next Week
Freeport weekly items note the county’s agro display at the Illinois State Fair in Chicago starting September 4. Preparations are extensive as Stephenson County hopes for strong representation in the event.
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Chicago
Stephensor County
Port Royal New South commendation and climate remark
Jeti Davis comments on Port Royal health and rapid improvement aboard the Taupposed ship. He notes heat and fuels would have driven people away long ago, but the northern climate helps the port community endure.
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Jeti Davis
Port Royal
New South
Davis
Jet Davis
Riotous war tales and relics from the era
A collage of late 19th century notices covers a Chicago police shooting verdict, potato rot futures in the West, and editorial campaigns on free trade. It notes illnesses from currant worms, a Burlington suicide attempt, a Logan Williams charity, long-lived habits of a Barnstead man, and war reports from Mexico to Tyler Texas with prisoner claims and Lincoln memorial funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Corphérs
West
London Times
United States
Canada
Official acceptance declined and cholera deaths rise
Official acceptance was declined as the government contests the Emperor of Mexico’s legitimacy. Cholera savages Ancona and Constantinople reports show 564 deaths in one day. Illinois State Fair entry books to open at Tremont House, Chicago, Friday morning.
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Atch
Mexico
Ancona
Constantinople
Tremont House
Chicago
Definition of Democrat by Webster in His Dictionary
The excerpt cites Webster defining Democrat as one who adheres to a government by the people or guards the extension of suffrage to all classes of men. The text presents a historical interpretation of democracy and voting rights.
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Webster
The Faces of Crime and the Myths of Physiognomy
A Chicago Tribune opinion piece questions physiognomy as a guide to guilt, arguing that looks mislead in court as poverty and circumstances shape conduct. It cites burglars judged by faces, a venerable but flawed theory, and notes honest men may hide crime behind calm visages while criminals appear trustworthy.
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Crfivo
Jinen
Tham
Josa
Zhaé
Washington
Hardihood
Chicago Tribune
The Coming Man As Election Emergency Looms
A dated correspondence from January 6, 1860, discusses the nascent democratic struggle in New England. References Mr Shipley and Col Seymour voicing unity with a strong national leader, while warning that looming civil strife could begin within states and cities, driven by abolitionist tensions and compulsory loyalty.
Françuis Preron and Jefferson Davis Letter Framed in Nashville Exhibit
A damaged excerpt describes a letter from Frances Preron to Hon. Jefferson Davis urging political action against abolitionism and calling for changes in laws. The piece notes 1868 discovery of a box in Bellefont Alabama containing a lithographic facsimile of Davis handwriting, published by rebel leaders to incite southern revolution, as reported by the Nashville Press and Times July 5.
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Arma
Mrz. Piérce
Thavé
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Françuis Preron
Jerr
Davis
Washington, D
Aouth
Southern Heart
Nashville Press
Tionen
Tuly Vth
Deadly weapons spark firemen riot in New York
A recent firemen’s riot in New York left fifteen to twenty killed or wounded due to weapons used during a dispute at a meeting. The piece argues against concealed firearms and calls for universal disarmament of those carrying deadly weapons, warning the era of private warfare will persist otherwise.
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New York
Ntire
Chicago
Jawa
Parson Brownlow Letter Corrects Petition Tone
In a Nashville dated August 12 letter, Parson Brownlow rebukes rebots petitioning the President for pardon. He decries the feminization of the petitions and warns that many cases deserve punishment.
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Parson Brownlow
Nashville
Tom
Cattle Plague Continues Spreading in England
The cattle plague remains a prominent topic as the disease continues to spread across England, causing concern among farmers and authorities. The report notes ongoing cases and the rising threat to livestock health and local economies.
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England
Young Ketchum Arrested in New York on Saturday
Gold check forger Young Ketchum was arrested in New York City on Saturday. He had not left the city since his earlier activity and kept away from old friends. He was reconciled with his father after the arrest. It is believed the firm can pay sixty cents on the dollar of its liabilities. Ketchum is jailed and in good spirits.
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Cers
Witz
John
Bates
Logan Williams
South Sutton
Massachusetts
Samuel Caswell
Barnstead
N. H
Mexico
Cam
Bnrters
Juvman
U.S
Battlefeld
Donelson
Shi‘oh
Stephenson County
46Th
Dornblazer
Wasununne
Young Ketchum
New York
Ife
Coe's Cough Balvam Promises Quick Lung Cure
A Chicago area notice praises Coe's Cough Balvam as the best and cheapest remedy for coughs throat and chest ailments. Proponents claim 300000 bottles since 1868 and a $100 reward for a faster cure, with wide retailer support across the Northwest and a price of 40 cents.
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Messrs. C. G. Crank & Co
New Haven
Lord & Smith
Fuller, Finch & Fuller
Burnham & van Schaack
J. A. Reed & Co
H. Scovill
Chicago
Northwest
Chisago Tribune
Republicans Convention Draws Blophannon County Interest in Freeport
The Republicans of Blophannon County plan a convention at Freeport Court House on Monday September 11 1965 at half past one. Delegates equal one per town plus one for each fifty voters based on 1864 vote. The county central committee will convene town caucuses Saturday September 4 to select delegates. County officers to be nominated include County Clerk County Treasurer and School Commissioner, with other business to be addressed.
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Quarrans
Noontroonna
Hox
E. B. Wasuunne
Dean Sin
War Department
United States
Louisiana
Red River
Shreveport
Tam
Nachitoches
Sabine
Wrim
Illinois
Blophannon County
Court House
Freeport
Ondodor
Mi T8
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Unuity
Torna
Kaumian
Gyeesnenere Freeport
Gretteesseees
Ky Greenwood
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Plorente
VanBrocklin
Esss
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Cee
Cessecenes
Wim
Homrd
Sss
Veces Hodt
Uacod Gable
Eveced TeMeraon
Cossseers
Lancaster
Cccessee
YOUDE
LOPE
Rene Gos
Devotos Sarees
Naramore
Ridott
Coaseesees
John Rwangoy
Rock Ran
Gno
Catterhont
Rock Grove
John Gil
Bitter Creek
John Darfoot
Winalow
Tively
O. K. Judson
Republian
Florence
van Brocklin
Reptember Oh
Welock
van Procklin
Wingert
O'Eloos P
Jacol Garle
Chalirman Town
Rock Grove Village
John Oft
Rock Run
Rock City
Y.m
G&o
Osterhout
Silver Creek
Bucklys
John Barfoot
Union Voters
Herlem
Warlem Center
Slyn
WM Heard
Sir Clarke
Phinicien
Mme Bach
Great Britain
Turing
United Retry
Nra
Canadas
Cortlandrat
Atty Pilla
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