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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1862
Page
2
A Cooper County judge named George W Miller is announced as a candidate for Governor of Missouri. The notice identifies Miller as the official candidate, outlining his candidacy in the political filing.
Peter Brock John Bishop John Kinny and Columbus Cox were arrested in Maries county on the twenty third by a scout of Boyd on charges of disloyalty. They were today turned over to civil authorities on charges of stealing.
Contained is General Shields report from Winchester with details of the 23rd engagement including troop numbers, casualties, captured artillery and prisoners. The piece also critiques General McClellan’s alleged manipulation of telegraph information and strategic moves around Manassas and the Potomac.
A county court panel is appointed including John G. Hutchinson Dibney T Hidgeons and James Dan. Hutchinson and Dunn are qualified and the first vesting of the new court is set for the first Monday in April.
The piece argues the proposed tax bill will severely hit newspapers, especially country papers, by taxing white paper, advertising receipts, telegraph, printing, and more. It warns that rural districts could lose access to independent news as commercial towns dominate coverage. It also notes potential higher lawyer fees and broad economic impact on the press.
Rebel camp positions were attacked by a small force of citizens. They encountered Quantrells men and opened fire. Three ruffians were killed and several wounded, while three of the pursuit party were wounded. No fatalities.
The Senate approves Briga dier-Generals Don Carlos Buell John Pope Samuel Curtis Fiana Sigel John A McClernand Chas F Smith and Lew Wallace for volunteers. Mail-service bids in the West NorthWest and Pacific will open after the 1st. Rebels continue heavy ordnance from England via Blakely guns. Downgraded naval action and prize reports surface from Ship Island Mobile Bay captures.
An ancient establishment known as The Arcade is reopened by its former owner P. T. Meth near the Railroad Station and Pont Head Quarters. The notice lauds Tom tot and the public, while urging writers to craft milder praise. A column advertisement promises more details.
A long OCR list shows names of residents awaiting letters in Rolla Massachusetts in March 1862. The fragment includes many surnames and given names such as Ashley Allen Baker Campbell and Davis with scattered initials and misread marks. An advertisement asks recipients to say ADV. when calling for their PAMAD. teller.
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