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Newspaper
Lancaster Gazette
Location
Lancaster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1864
Page
2
Fragmentary report references Ban caster Omlo Sapa Apel 1868 and mentions Abraham Lincoln Andrew Johnson and Vallandigham. It notes a Union majorities in several cities including Cincinnati and St. Gowls with about 6,000 votes and Dayton by 59. The text is garbled but indicates election results and jubilant reactions.
The report describes a Union victory in Lancaster City elections with majorities in several wards, noting Mrs Stownivants the Union candidate and references to Board of Education members Mr. Weaver and Mr. Krolder. It discusses aims to control city government, prevent boomerang measures, and hopes soldiers’ votes will tip remaining wards. It mentions disorder and calls for reform.
The 1885 session adjourned after a tumultuous period marked by Unionist sentiment and partisan friction. The militia act repeats prior provisions, preserves volunteer units, and funds veterans’ relief via a two mill levy, with a discretionary one mill. The bill aims to curb fraud and support soldiers’ families while urging county officials to enforce the law promptly.
A long fragmentary OCR piece blends commemorative lines for a dead soldier Marvin Laland with a violent Civil War era debate about military service and political loyalties. It includes a declaration against war, local letters, and community commentary about soldiers, funerals, and political alignments.
Letters from Mippterdwn and Vinobay report severe winter freeze and drought damage to wheat, barley, oats, fruit trees, and vineyards across several counties. Some crops recoverable if season favors, but overall prospects poor. notes from Hancock County and others describe damaged peaches and grapes. The Ohio Legislature adjourned, with militia law and various resolutions debated.
In early April report, New Fairfield Chester and Rosbury show movement toward the state coalition as Republicans gain ground in the Connecticut House and Senate. Voter shifts reflect three towns breaking toward current incumbents while Democrats hold steady in key districts.
A fragmented note references the renaming of a road through Cincinnati and Zaneaville areas, with Wilmington noted as having been let out. The text hints at road work extending downtown and becoming a principal thoroughfare in the ville Courier.
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