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Newspaper
Fremont Journal
Location
Fremont, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1860
Page
5
A fragmentary concert notes songs sung for the Fremont Wide Awakes by the Republican crowd. Lyrics praise Lincoln and Union, mock Locos with slurs, and lampoon Breckinridge and Douglas figures while urging loyal support and free labor ideals.
A broad recount shows Lincoln leading in Kentucky counties Campbell Bell and Lincoln with high votes, Newport and Kenton totals cited. The piece notes Republican rallies in Newport with speakers Handley Temple and Reynolds, praising Lincoln and urging War Secretary appointment. Also covered are Michigan and Delaware returns, New Jersey and Wisconsin trends, and vivid dispatches from Springfield on Lincoln’s national lead, with local reminiscences and letters.
A chaotic blaze sweeps through the Neil House in Columbus as firefighters battle stubborn flames. Details on cause and casualties remain unclear while officials inspect the damaged property.
A lengthy Columbus fire report details the Neil House blaze on Odeon Row, with two-thousand feet of hose dispatched from Cincinnati and a steam engine sent to Columbus. The fire destroyed the Neil House and Odeon buildings, causing extensive losses estimated near $150,000, and prompted insurance adjustments for lessees and merchants amid public concern over the fire department's performance.
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