Rumors and War News From Across the Nation
The Gazette reports on a rumored removal of Jefferson Davis to Richmond by writ of habeas corpus, prisoner moves from Galveston, and guarding of Mudd Arnold and Cal Marmaduke. It notes treaties with the Winnebago, lands promised to the tribe, and funding for the President’s and Ford’s Theatre repairs. Includes cholera in New York and a planned cable project.
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Kenrge
Jeff Davis
Richmond
Newa
Galveston
Florida
Wortress Monroe
Mudd
Arnold
Cal
Marmaduke
Spangler
Jolly
Fenians, Neutrality, and Treason Trials Stir Washington
Washington reports indicate Fenian demonstrations prompt a push for stricter measures while Seward argues existing neutrality laws suffice. A proclamation may follow. Jefferson Davis trial and Circuit Court session in Richmond loom in two months as Blackfeet treaty terms and military pay detail shape ongoing policy.
Local notes mention rail, monuments and births of veterans
The council flags the B and St Joseph Railroad as permanently located while directors seek right of way. Loyal Citizen reports plans for a Soldiers Monument in Appanoose county. Two bodies found 16 miles northeast of Dennison Crawford County, likely two lost men. Magnolia Star notes Magnolia Muscatine and Davenport papers shift formats. Corydon Monitor records an aged veteran, Mr Balle, over 100, who fought with Harmar and Wayne. Miss Mary Wartis, who killed a Treasury clerk, starts a millinery business in Richmond. Jasper County District Court targets liquor sellers. L.M. Holt plans a Republican paper in Adel. Chicago reports Northwestern Railroad to Council Bluffs within a year. Court house in Indianola bid awarded to Jacob Reichard for 887060. Boone County Index notes prairie construction. Oskaloosa Herald fielded sixteen soldiers in the war. Burlington and Missouri River Rt B expected to reach Albin by late July.
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Magnolia “Star
Muscatine
LD. Ingersoll
Davenport “Gazette
Nn Wight-Column
Corydon
Balle
United States
Harmar
General Wayne
Presque Isle
Maumes
Mary Wartis
Treasury
Washington
Richmond
Jasper County
Free Press
L.M. Holt
Vinton “Eagle
Adel
Dallas County
Chicago
Council Bluffe
Newpariel
Anya
Northwestern
Council Bluff
Indianola
Warren County
China
Jacob Reichard
Knoxville
Boone County
The
Oskaloosa “Herald
Burlington and
Missouri River
High waters mire region as Iowa reports grow
Rev. J W Gotham of Van Buren county becomes chaplain at Fort Madison penitentiary while rumors place Clark Dunham in a third share of a Chicago venture. James Davy, pioneer of Western Iowa, dies in Council Bluffs at 72 after 16 years there. Looming notes include sorghum syrup install, a settlers society in Linn county, and corn surplus reports across several counties. A new steamer is launched at Iowa City and a Des Moines River bridge near Boonsboro is finished as railroad labor expands westward. The Dubuque monster skeleton sighting and a Kingston elopement add local intrigue.
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J.W. Gotham
van Buren County
Fort Madison
Clark Dunham
Burlington “Hawk-Kys
Chicago
James Davy
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Guhinat
Fort Dodge
Leland
Lotts Creek
Linn
Marion “Register
Mills
Cass
Harrison
Monona
Pottawattomie
Towa City
Towa River
Jennings
Newton
Jasper County
Virginia City
Montana Territory
Boonsboro
Sioux City
Niobrara
Des Moines River
Douglass & Brown
Dubuque
Wright
Kingston
Addie Steel
Cedar Rapids
From Dover to Calais and the submarine road dream
The piece envisions a grand undersea tunnel twenty five miles long linking France and England to strengthen the entente cordiale and employ thousands of workers. It describes rapid travel under water and mocks public reaction in a satirical tone, ending with a quip about marriage customs versus dowry.
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la Belle France
Per Fide Albion
Paris
Sale of School Lands Notice of sale of section 16 township 82 range 20 land
Notice is given that lands in section 16 township 82 north of range 20 west of the St. Paul Meridian will be offered at the Jefferson Court House front door on Saturday July 1 1866 at 10 o clock for bids to the highest bidder. Lands are appraised per acre with various prices. Terms require one third down and balance in ten years with 10 percent interest or full payment at sale. Signed I D Howard Clerk District Court Jefferson County Wisconsin April 16 1866.
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Court House
Jefferson
Township
Range 20
St. P.M
Nwt
District Court
Jefurson
Gregac County
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Treasures OF
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Supreme Court
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Camp Douglas
U.S
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Dacatah
U. S
Nebrask
Helt House Board
Exdenae
Abra Nai Lincoln
Ford
New York
Vientin' Fest
Prussigh
Italy
Priain
New Foundland and London Telégraph Company
Telegraph Construction Company
London
Gulf of St. Lawrence
New Foundland
Prince Edward'a Island
Newfoundland
Aona
Atlantic Castle
San Francisco
Reconstruction Committee
Wingy
Aet
Pennsylvania
Ny ¥ S
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Binte Department
Seward
Lake Erie
Boston Advertiser
United States Circuit Court
Jefferson Davia
Senate
Smythe
Central National Bank
Port of
Samuel G. Courtney
Dickinson
Blackfeet
Dacotah
War Department
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Dover
Calais
Torran
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Onealas Hirwippes
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Agsicires
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Cuool
Mike
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Tanner
Machine
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W. S. McBride
Land Agency
Stanford & Howard
Jefferson, Town
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Dearms Fortion
Coon River
Hippey
Jeefferson
Dinnovey Laxns
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Holte
Jeflergon
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Inlyl
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Jeferson
Rps
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