Milwaukee bank swindle sparks public outrage and bank destruction
A Milwaukee currency fraud by bankers led to widespread distrust as promises to redeem notes collapsed causing a bank swindle scandal. Perpetrators faced mob retaliation with destruction of property while Milwaukee traders suffered, and a state convention moved to organize troops amid unrest and calls for justice.
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Milwaukee
Ty Wein
Resogn Presse
Chicago
Bonorstla Buenas
Wisconsin Volunteers Dispatch From Camp Janesville
A long fragment describes Wisconsin Volunteers marching from Camp Randall Madison to Janesville and Melville area stations. It notes a bridge accident injuring William Gurlér, camp setup, rations, and the regimental organization including officers and companies. It also mentions public farewells in Madison and Chicago as troops depart for national service.
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Brodhénd
Green Co
Con
Janesville
Nde
Miiga
Souras
Hingohana
Nad
Gol L
William Gurlér
India Bridge
J— Cadér
Carpon
Irisid Gleiasner
Amoritas
Wisconsin Volunteers
Wisconsin
Jesville
Chicaga
Buy Rifles
Age Light Guard
Union forces near Fairfax and Potomac engagements
Special correspondence reports Civil War operations with troops marching toward Washington, battles near Fairfax and the Potomac. Observers describe heavy artillery fire, wounded and missing, and the advance to Richmond being prepared with multiple regiments concentrating for a southern movement.
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Wautox
Crimnicreiai Thesidamer Aiances
Potomac
Wyatt Fander
Aquin Creek
Fairfix
C. W
da Scott
Harpers Ferry
Richmond
Gatn Patterson
McClellan
Columons
Tropa
Fortnigat
Takes
Lis
Davis Congress
Civil War Dispatches From Boonville to Cairo
Fragmented wartime notes narrate Gen Lyon’s force pursuing rebels, Union troops reinforcing Bird’s Point, and the wary mood in England over President Lincoln’s governance. Reports mention the seizure of a railroad and telegraph lines to deter Confederate efforts, with observers noting rising tensions and cautious optimism among Union leaders.
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Lyon
Adv
Stind
Boonville
Lyan
Migfield
Booxvinne
Aguesmans
Owsley
Rama
Boltessa
Havaruniad
Tabalwa
Wolfe
Ivan
Unclear carriage accident distracts crowd near Anglia
A horse drawn wagon broke its high carriage wheel causing the coachman to fall. Onlookers rushed to aid as the drivers of the two youth’s party intervened. The report hints at broader State financial actions and a $500,000 raise tied to bonds, with funds to be allocated at a later date.
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Tata
Chaos and Battle Report From Wisconsin Mob Violence
Fragmented OCR notes describe tents, guards, and a riot atmosphere in Wisconsin with banks looted, papers burned, and soldiers or militia deployed. References to Milwaukee, Juneau Bank, and Montgomery Guards indicate widespread destruction and a telegraphed military alert from Washington.
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