Detroit Great Fire of 10th at Freight Depot
The Detroit Tribune reports the city’s most destructive blaze last evening near the freight depot, destroying a wooden block and warehouse, damaging the Western and Grand Trunk offices, and threatening nearby structures. Firefighters battled flames for hours, with explosions from liquids and naphtha, while Windsor spectators watched as the dock area burned and men, women, and children fled. Six missing include men named Patterson, Sterling, McGrath, Marks, Citson, and Watson. charred remains were found and identified as likely victims who perished escaping through burning passages.
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Detroit Tribune
Enat
Great Western
Mt Hore
Windsor
Forries Union
Erright Dep Mere
Prom
Advertiser and Tribune
Batwall
Frerelh
Monument to Michigan Soldiers Promoted by County Auxiliary
The Soldier's Monument Association approves forming a county auxiliary society to cooperate with the statewide effort to erect a monument in Detroit and honor Michigan soldiers who gave their lives for liberty. The resolutions urge rapid organization to support the state effort and a county monument marking devotion shown on battlefield across the war.
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Citisone Ara
Tetroit
Detroit
Spnts
Townsend
Wild
Michigan
Ovary
Purther
Thin County
The Late Elections Show the Democratic Ship in Decline
The October election fallout haunts the Democratic leaders as the party’s grip weakens. Critics warn a November storm will wreck their frail craft, with Seymour and Vallandigham amid a doomed voyage.
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Werhat
Norway
Bothace
Seymours
Vallandighams
Wreckera
Platform and court ruling summary from a historical paper
A brief platform endorses Southern demands amid state rights rhetoric, calling for confiscation measures and education reforms. The Supreme Court discusses the Peon versus Alabama and James Annis case, addressing joint trials, witness impeachment, and admissibility of prisoner statements, with a verdict set aside and a new trial ordered.
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Donitamr
F. Tharighte
Supreme Court
Aladania
James Annis
Calhoun
Cooley J
Tany
Weanduldioe
Adultery arrest at Detroit for Abner Baker and Betsey Lebeau
Policeman Grogan arrested shoemaker Abner Baker and Betsey Lebeau on adultery charges after Mrs. Baker, his lawful wife, alleged they eloped to Missouri and returned living as husband and wife in Detroit. Both jailed after failing bail of 2000 dollars. known locals, including Baker’s shifting political history, noted in the note.
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Eigel
State Teachers’ Association
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Chienga
Taonsrd-Rethgerber
Jottes
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Johnson
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Miraialppi
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Renate
Jefferson Davis
Ramuel T. Glover
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Thera Dan
Pithale
Hater House
Nebraska Territorial
Aillespid
Trover
Konutze
Legislatu Benwecdis
England
Pitalia
Clemente Co
F-Lynch
U-8
Tatter
Baltimore
Kho
United States
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Gov
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Wee Butler
Mayne
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Naw Orlaang
Lawrence
Anwar
Brasch
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Thterns Rovsage
Etormer
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France
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Milan
Goa
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Sally
Wales
Expréss
American Express
Aig
Mivicandn
Thornley
Pat
Grogan
Abner Baker
Petey Lebeau
Boteey Lebeau
St. Louis
Mati
Jefferson Avenue
Baker
Betsey
Gratiot
Betsey Baker
Lebeau
Tela
Benay’s. Gsa
Addvertiser
Tribune
Abner
Rock-Mountain-John
Fremont
Dred Scott Democracy
Chicago
Detroit
Political echoes on emancipation and Reconstruction debate
Fragmented remarks discuss Emancipation Proclamation reception, Reconstruction aims, and Johnson policy. References include Copperhead views, courts for black testimony, and presidential speeches to black soldiers. Mentions Chase, Banks, Lyons dispatches, and the Albany platform within wartime party tensions.
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Copperhead
New York
Benagrees
Inatice Chana
Johnson
Hiaspeneh
Matanieh
Washington
New York, Tribune Telegraphs
Albany
Democratic Party
Aphanasdor
Lord Lyons Himesis
Bia
Bogeceeg Wb
Demosbatic
Banks
Dorsional
Massachusetts
National Council
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Congress
Milla
Fawcat
Hughes
Igland
Emeson
Cary
Bryant
America
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Charles
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John Brown
Lyeretia Bennett
Win Barnard
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Charlen Honediet
Mra Tolan Church
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Gib Tennyell
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William Trewry
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Marshall D. Tallcott
Trinity Church
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Boston
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Buffalo
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Calico
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