City Council License Tax on Insurance Firms Critiqued
A letter criticizes a proposed ordinance to charge a fifty dollar business license tax on insurance companies, arguing it would set a dangerous precedent targeting one legitimate trade. The writer warns such a fee could be extended to banks, newspapers, dry goods, and others, calling the plan unjust, impractical, and harmful to city growth and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counsil
Miller
Waddell
Krohn
Rodearmel
Abandoning Slavery and Abolitionist Labels Rise
The Richmond papers denounce Jeff Davis as an abolitionist for proposing manumission in exchange for service to the rebellion. The Louisville Journal concedes slavery’s near demise, arguing emancipation as Kentucky’s path, and notes the Cray-led anti slavery movement once promised prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff
Davis
Richmond
Louisville Journal
Kentucky
South
Henry Cray
Exposure of Chicago Conspiracy Spurs Indiana Plot Unveiled
The Galena Gazette reports more exposures to come after detailing Chicago’s treasonous organization aligned with rebellion. Authorities are aware of members leaders and meeting places, with fear among the guilty as disclosures spread to Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena Gazette
Chicago
Indiana
Lone of Liberty
Mike Simmons Faces Election Setback in Jo Davies Cerro Race
Fragmentary OCR reports Simmons, linked to Copper Head camp, contending in a local political contest in Jo Davies Cerro area. Text suggests a decisive defeat, with references to Plytt’s majority around 1968 and lingering post-election malaise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Simmons
Jo Davies
Cerro
Cook
Copperhead
Plytt
Gail
Congress met on Monday and Tuesday in unsure timing
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Congress convened over two days with unclear scheduling. Names, places, or outcomes are not readable, but the reference suggests ongoing session activity without specific bills or decisions documented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senator Wastacuse Sees Regional Paper Opposition
The Ni Carroll Mieror Lenate Ran fer Warren Independant Shan non Gazette Rockford Democrat Diton Republican Galena Gazette Starling Gazette Polo Press Line Register unite in opposing Mr Wastacuse for Senator.
New York Plot Arrests Stir Fire Inquiry
New York on December 5 reports that by order of General Vix sixty natives of Southern States now residents in the city were arrested yesterday on suspicion of knowing about the recent incendiary episode. After examination, they were released but most were retained for further inquiry.
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New York
Vix
Jamaica
United States
Canadas
Joe Moskb
Cortlandt 9
N. B
A. M. Maratovac
Liberty Burett
New York City
A. M. Macabise
Howarter
Gillythere
Eyd
M. Mavaiosgy
Liberty
Prisoners of War Report From Camp Lawton
Letter from a Union soldier held by the rebels describes health good, camp conditions fair, and adequate rations at Camp Lawton Georgia. He urges a government exchange before winter, asks for word only if a general exchange is arranged, and lists his unit and captivity details.
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Lexa
Inu
Freport
Jetter
Mra. WN
Acworth
Patsoners Yaur
Cave Lawton
Dean
Lawton
U. S
Gelena
Freeport
Ptephenon County
Rerapper
J&b. Rhown
Baltimore McClellan platform defeats Chicago peace push
The Baltimore convention backs Lincoln with a hard line against the rebellion, promising force to quell it and eradicate slavery. The Chicago convention favors McClellan with calls to end hostilities and pursue restoration. Voters respond decisively, sustaining Baltimore’s war policy and rejecting Chicago’s peace plan.
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Baltimore
Lincoln
Republic
Chicago
McClellan
Julio Bull
Missouri Democrat
Abraham Lincoln
Sanitary supplies for Shortman's army requested
The State Journal reports the Illinois State Sanitary Commission will ship a large cargo of sanitary stores to an Atlantic seaboard point. Onion pickles tea krout dried fruit and potatoes are to aid Sherman’s army and Andersonville prisoners. T. B. Robb will distribute supplies from Memphis. Volunteers should mark casks with sanitary supplies for Shortman's army. Free transport is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Journal
Ilinois
Shortman's Army
T. B. Robb
Memphis
Tenn
Radical triumph in Missouri and national shift in 1864
Dispatches from New York report a sweeping Missouri victory for the Radical ticket with Lincoln's majority expected well over 20,000. A new State Convention approved by a large Radical majority, with Radicals likely winning most seats in Missouri's legislature and Congress. Parallel notes praise Lieut Cushing's naval exploits and recount Frederick Douglass's Baltimore speech and Rochester publication, while New York rumors claim Burnside sails with troops to meet Sherman on the coast.
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Missouri
Lincoln
Congress
United States
Senate
Radica
Ocal
St. Loui
Han Por
Maryland
New York
Hampton Roads
Burnside
Sherinko
Local Patent Remedies and Hair Restorer Ads
Advertisements promote Dr Ayer cures and Jacket Bitters as affordable tonics from old medicines. Also tout Len's World's Hair Restorer claiming twenty years on the market, not a dye, with claims of hair health and fragrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len
Axel
Liquid Catarrh Remedy Promoted by Druggists
A fragmentary ad notes Seelye’s Liquid Catarrh Remedy claimed to cure a disease described as catarrh. The text references doctors and a guarantee style pitch urging readers to try the product in a late 19th century ad manner.
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Ferrgart Beth Bourne
Chicago Journal
Washington
Newa
Savannah
Sherman Hae
Trix
Ris
Wat
Bia
Frare
Abrahad Lincoln
Polo
Honda
Tom Nishville
Hood
Nahvie
Hell
General Scott
Theo Dest
Lincon
Jfferson
Madison
Virginia
Jackson
Lenneane
New Jersey
Ea” Generat
Burum
Buwer
Richelieu
Rich
Joseph
Mawnoue
W. B. Cusaine
Annals of Naval History
Albemarle
Eppal
Cushing
Union
Ctief
Fredonia
N. Y
Foxpearce Dovatas
Bathvony
John Brown
Frederick Douglas
Alwayon
F. F
Baleimare
Douglan
Vielyeaid
Rochester
Trere
Lanelter
Brown
Ortemouth M. J. Gazette
Stillart
France
Bryan
Emmert & Burrell
S.A. Allen
Mapame Pontan
Wen
Kings Co
Jaundien
James Clarke
J. Clarke
M. D
Great Britain
Mr. Dagmearx
Kixperienes
Natiaien Mareat
Bedford
G. M CLAYTON + BRO
Tripp
Chre*eman
Chembewan
Cheeseman
Tong Triad Redye
Cherbeman
Cherleman
America
Lord & Smiths
Whatching & Hillyer
Edar
Bwmert & Burrill
Bey
Lyon's
Lyon
DEM
Bramnes &O
Rew Herk
Hagan
Magnolia Balm
Oklu
W. B
Troy
N.Y
Demas
Barnes & CM
Atrphenaon-At
Uleas
Rockford
New England
England
North
Burr
Stines
NEW Millinery
Wilton
Pennsylvania
Steinity
New Mill Cery Bae
Vreeport
Kmvsper & Nun
DR. Knapp & Son
Greeley
A. Warner
Comite
Ea Leon
Milton Mitel
First National Bank OF
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Pital
Oko
Orformet
Presiden
Manom Mayen
Caghler
Gao
Leu Mons
L. F. Hegwace
F. Maren
E'Orr
T.if
TT. Ormsi
TRE Gem
Les
Thaye
Mulake
Taya
Cnantee
Magers
Wenwhead Co
Chicaya
Tas
Uli
Julius Bauer & CO
Prince & CO
Canada
Europe
Avery
Hthy
Dleyrait Costaviticn
Sani
WY. Knabe & Co
Soebsler Asuith
Boardman & Gray
Manala Owuers
United Shetes
Ana
Wall Teddy
Meri
Lelpete
Dresden
Hadress Julius Bauer & CO
Clark
Sts. Ocuicago
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Mev. Edwards
Wils ON
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Kinga Co
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Marshall
Tur
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Mead
Burr & Perry
Boston
Reed, Austin& Co
Brown, Lameon & Co
Reed
Cutler & Co
Beth W. Vowle
Wilson
Feirbank & Co
Hatehow
Edmonds Dov
MY. Mey
Portland
Fos Bale
al! Droget
Barnes & Park
New Yor
Stephen Paula Co
Teruel Minor & Co
McKerson & Robbing
L. Benvitt & Coy
M. Ward Close & Co
Bush & Gale
Helmetreet
Barnes & CO
Broadway
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Ololanatl
U. S. Treasury
MBS
Bufferery
Dleer
Buginrsa
John Borden
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Acxea
Wright
Varane
Raggleta
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