Muskegon river sand flats project and state bonds debated
A bill on Muskegon river sand flats improvement traces back to 1857 promises and debt funding. Senate considers a war bounty loan authorizing up to one million dollars and bonds to be paid from state funds with provisions for land sales and interest handling before routing to committees for investigation.
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Senate
Arizon
Spekolation
Muskegon
Thia
Interaid -Nyrow
Muskegon River
Pinwnen
Trufeurer
Sulis
New York
United States
Dodds J
Auditor General's Office
State Treasurer's Office
Menominee Sissr
Albion College Endowment Fund Committee Formed
A committee named the Albion College Endowment Committee is created to raise and manage funds. It includes three laymen with at least two Methodists and two Wayne County residents. Initial members are Owen, Midvidge G Merrick, and Ki J Comble. The panel will invest, report annually, and disburse interest to Albion College trustees.
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Albion College Endowmant
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wayne
Michigan
Albion College
Braid
Bowda
Owen
Midvidge G. Merrick
Wayne County
Ki. J. Comble
Jackeoo County
Anid
Enid Albion College
Eiall Alvo
Board of Drustees
Ist Congregational Society of
Ist Presbyteriaa Society of
Medina
Senate
Athe Agricultural College
Liat
Glorious News From the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Dispatches
Reports from the War Department confirm Sheridan's victory near Charlottesville with Major General Early captured along with a large portion of his 1,800-strong force. Deserters corroborate the capture and say four brigades moved from Richmond toward Lynchburg to intercept Sheridan. Signed dispatches from Major General Ulysses S. Grant and others note Stark communications and ongoing intelligence.
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Vasatsaros
Auyday
Tis
Geo
Sheridan
Winchester
Utr Parkz
M. Hon
M- Stanton
Charlottsville
Lynchbury
Ghaer
Livi
Our Pont
Lon
Branton
Biganton
Qharlottaville
Gaaar
Eayne A
Rebel Bri pene Sharman Advancing on Fayetteville
Reported capture of a rebel brigadier general named Sharman near Fayetteville North Carolina as Union forces on the Cape Fear river halted the enemy near Alligator Creek. Deserters claim Sherman’s movement forced rebels to evacuate Morence South Carolina and push toward Fayetteville on the direct route to Goldsboro or Raleigh.
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Fayetteville
New York
Raleigh
N. Oy Journal
Wilmington
Whitworth
Cape Fear River
Alligator Creek
Hapgood
7Th Battallion
Sherman
Mor Ence
8. C
N.C
Galdsboro
Disloyalty Accusations Weaken Winchester Families
Shenandoah dispatch reports three Winchester families named Sherrard, Seagod Burrel conspired to host a scandalous ball inviting General Sheridan. The plot allegedly planned a Mosby's guerrillas capture of Sheridan and transport to Richmond. The scheme failed and the conspirators are said to be in communion with others.
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New York
Twe Zlerard
Winchester
Sheridan
Sherrard
Burrel
Mosby
Richmond
de Kelly
Senate Nominations Mentioned For Treasury Secretary and State Officers
The Senate met at noon with Vice President Johnson in the chair and prepared to vote on nominations including McCulloch for Secretary of the Treasury and officers for the newly established New York State Court such as Benedict Silliman and Campbell. Committees were to review remaining nominations and votes set for tomorrow as the Senate adjourned.
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Avarutagton
MrowDay
Maret
Senate
Johnson
Peren the Journal
Mugh ‘McCulloch
the Treasury
State of New York
Chaples LL. Benedict
Fudge
Benjamin D. Silliman
AL T. Campbell
Baal
Aljonrn
Euward
Walker
George Willard
Joan Touston, Jr
Cale
Marshill
Excitement at Dubuque Iowa as robberies mount
Duavack March 6 reports a wave of break ins in Dubuque with many private homes entered and robbed. William Wimbledon lost 1200 in money and valuables while intruders also targeted the firms of Jtunkerman Tas and others. A shot was fired at a resident and two suspicious characters were arrested, as residents vow to purge the city of the culprits.
Desperate Rebel Efforts in Virginia Front and Port Moves
From Sherman's Army reports Union forces tightening in front of Petersburg while rebels defend Danville and Lynchburg rail gates. Lee may evacuate Petersburg to shorten lines, with Sherman advancing toward Fayetteville Georgia. Deserters arrive as Blackmon notes refugees. Rival candidates contest the interior portfolio and Randall is considered for Pacific Coast post.
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Washigton
Army of the Potomac
Soho
Appomattus
Petersburg
Storge, &O
Lee
Richmond
Arill
Danville
Ita
Lynchburg
Gordonsville
Virginia
Tennessee
Blackmon
Schofield
Wilmington
Ys Ja
Harlan
Randall
Pacific Coast
Inaugural Address Reflections and Civil War Echoes
Washington March 4 The President's inaugural address reviews four years of war and the nation’s trials. He notes the need for concise plans, cites emancipation, and urges unity, faith, and a lasting peace. Also mentions Michigan Central railroad station project at Marshall with detail on structure and designers.
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Washington
Union
Vilennes
Cewta
Seven Thirty Loan explained in Q and A style
Philadelphia based update outlines the Seven Thirty Loan benefits and terms. It explains interest, purchase at par, coupon dates, conversion options, and the rapid national sale plan through banks and brokers, aiming to sell the remaining notes within months.
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Jay Copita
Philadelphia
Goan
Seonutany Tzi- Benden
Intoresty
Curtetroy
National
Gil Questor
Teyernidl
Sin-Ouesttfon
Alunt-Liacairo
el Cotes
Elavky
Morkerges
Brokure
Apocinl
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Darter
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Calhoun
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Henry Howk
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