Fight at Edwards Ferry Kills Many Rebels and More
Washington dispatch reports a violent engagement at Edwards Ferry with sixty or more killed as rebels attempt a crossing. Bombs and a howitzer strike destroy a rebel boat, many bodies found in the river. Reports also note Confederate emotions, troop movements, and warnings from South Carolina and Virginia leaders amid ongoing Civil War activity.
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Kansas Crit Disaster At Wyandotte
A wall collapse in Wyandotte Kansas yesterday around 1 PM buried two buildings and part of a third, killing a German worker and injuring many. About 40 people were inside the structures used as Kansan volunteers headquarters. Captain Bezene had 40 men drilling nearby when the center wall gave way. Several dead or maimed, others slightly injured, some escaped unhurt.
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Private Parker reports desertion and rebel strength at Yorktown
Fort Moroz June 28 Private Parker of the Vermont regiment says L W Clark of the New York regiment deserted before Great Bethel. Clark dressed as a citizen and gave rebels movement details. Parker says Yorktown force is large, steamers bring troops, provisions scarce, Confederates poorly fed and clothed. He was exchanged at Richmond after guard and travel from Yorktown. Glencove steamer burned by incendiaries. property worth thousands betrayed by fire.
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Seccesionism shifts in Lexington after Boonville news
Word reaches St Louis from Lexington that defeat of State forces at Boonville enflames secessionists there. The Lexington mayor, once a secessionist, leaves city and the new leader pledges to uphold law and order and federal rights. Union supporters gain influence as federal command plans further actions.
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Nebraska regiment organized for three years service
Omaha news reports a Nebraska regiment to be filled in days with seven companies recezvoused at repoint and more joining. Major Gen Jean Thayer is appointed colonel general 8. P. Major and Dr Evans Lowe as surgeon. Morton denounces attempts to influence his seat contest with Mr Leave. Kansas agitates arms in Liberty Kansas and three First Kansas companies with regulars moved to Kansas City. H B Wright touted as Union candidate for Congress by wide margin.
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Booneville Fight Report and Boonville Foot Race Recap
J O Swan arrived from the Missouri river with Colonel Frank P Blair and eight wounded from the Booneville battle. One died last night, another may die. others likely recover. Rebels 75 to 200 killed or wounded. 100 prisoners paroled. Union fire lasted about twenty minutes. rebel artillery silenced in ten. Afterward a long foot race as fences were torn down. Booneville reception for Federal troops was enthusiastic.
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Iowa to Issue Four Hundred Thousand Dollar State Bonds
The Iowa General Assembly authorized a bond loan of up to four hundred thousand dollars by June 18 1861 with bonds in 100 50 and 1000 dollar denominations. Principal due in twenty years, interest at seven percent semiannual, payments in New York or Iowa Treasury. Tax provisions pledge revenue from all taxable property to cover interest and principal, with no tax on stock or interest, and private sale allowed until July 14 1861 then public sale in New York. John W Jones and Maltin L Fisher named agents.
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