Demolished riot in St Louis over deadly Saturday shooting
The St Louis Democrat reports on a violent mob scene on Walnut and Fourth streets involving United States Reserve Guards. Shots were fired at troops amid insults and rocks hurled from crowds on Fifth to Eighth streets. Several soldiers were killed in the ensuing clashes, as an inquest convened and authorities investigated. The piece also quotes Henry Clay on war and slavery.
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St. Louis Democrat
Walnut
Fourth Street
Walnut Street
Fourth
United States Reserve Guards
Walnout
Fifth and
Walnut Streets
Sixth Street
Letty
United States Reserve
Webie
Eighth Street
Sred
J. A. Senithers
St. Louis
Camp Jackson
U. S
N. Lyon
F. P. Bish
H. Boernstein
McDonald
J Treat
United States
Hickman
Arsenal
Lyon
Missouri
Harney
Old General Leads West Newton Home Guard War Effort
Gen Jossin Mansis of Westmorland County Pa is described as over eighty and commander of the Home Guard at West Newton. The article praises his vigor and patriotic ardor while noting his active plan to fight Southern traitors.
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Jossin Mansis
Westmorland County
Home Guard
West Newton
Mob attacks office as police quell riot at Locust Street
Report from St Louis describes a Friday mob marching with a secession flag toward a newspaper office, shouting anti Republican epithets. About twenty five police, led by Chief McDonough, held the line while a bayonet charge repelled the attackers. A calm speech by Mr Barrett helped deter further violence. The scene ended with guards remaining on duty through the night and into Saturday.
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McDb
Locust Street
Second Street
Sieaves
Energie
J’ Richard
Barrett
Roy
Col. McNeil
St. Louis
Memphis in Mutinous Times: Union Suppressed and Rebels Rally
A chaotic Memphis scene unfolds as Unionists are silenced, secession flags fly, and a Safety Committee pushes expulsions toward northern cities. Troops mass at Randolph and Corinth with heavy artillery, while fear of an attack on Cairo grows. volunteers surge in Memphis amid torn loyalties and alarms.
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Stout
Gulf
Memphis
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Este
Jeff. Davis
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Virginia
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Charleston
Montgomery
Montgomery Kingdom
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Mississippi
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Cincinnati
Little Rock Arsenal
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Fort Harris
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Columbus
Conflagration at Algiers Docks Threatens Ferry Boats
Last night a blaze at Bow ren Algiers opposite Julia street sent burning hulls drifting down the river endangering vessels moored along the levee. Several steamers including the Summer and the Marquis de la Habana were at risk, with the loss estimated around 100000 dollars. Firemen could not respond due to ferry service disruption and the Gulf Line dry dock narrowly avoided destruction.
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Marquiss de la Habana
Ster
Evon
Gen. Pike
Telegram
The
Republic
Mack
Eessare
Gulf Line Company
Bloodthirsty threat cited in Jefferson Davis note
A damaged wire reports on a bloodthirsty cut throat claim surrounding Mrs. Jefferson Davis. The message discusses Lincoln’s position, stating he declared war on the South, while the actual action was Lincoln asking Davis and rebels to cease hostilities against the United States.
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Seaermeanteora Taartan
Jefferson Davis
S. Louis Democrat
Jeff Davis
Mr. Lincoln
South
Jeff
United States
Two U S Fourth Regiment Soldiers Move to Iowa
Two companies of the Fourth United States stationed at Fort Randall were ordered to march two miles into Iowa. The report, originating from Chicago, notes the movement as part of a broader Pious march.
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United States
Fort Randall
Dapotehtory
Iowa
Chicago
Mount Vernon Custodian faces threats over Confederate era wartime acts
An 1860s flare of insurgent sentiment targets John A. Washington, former Mount Vernon custodian, with threats by pro Confederate factions. The message praises F. F. W. actions and vows swift punishment if captured by Union soldiers who visited Mount Vernon during his tenure.
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Ras ‘Wasutroton
John A.washington
Mount Vernon
Acton
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Junctions and Civil War notes
The excerpt traces railroad junctions near Baltimore Washington and Harper's Ferry, noting Relay House and Frederick Junction as strategic nodes. It describes movements toward Harper's Ferry, the Rivera network, and the role of the B&O railroad in troop movements, plus a broad Civil War update from St Louis, Camp Jackson casualties, and Missouri volunteer forces under Gen. Lyon.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Washington
Annapolis Junction
Annapolis
Relay House
Frederick Junction
Frederick
Maryland
Baltimore and Ohio
Harper's Ferry
Harper’s Ferry
Per's Ferry
Cleveland and Mahoning Railroad Restricts Secession Supporters
President Hox Davie Tons announces that any secessionist or sympathizer will be barred from the railroad car. Passengers expressing disunion sentiments on the train will have their fare refunded and dropped at the nearest terra firma.
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Hox
Davie Tons
Cleveland and Mahoning Railroad
Nho
Street tensions rumored in Leenville over Gol Anderson arrival
In Leenville on May 16 rumors spread that street clashes may occur between rival groups as Gol Anderson is expected to arrive. The chatter centers on potential confrontations and public order concerns.
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Leenville
Gol. Anderson
European plans to buy steam gunboats for Adriatic
New York on May 15 reports Captains Engle and McKinstry seeking to loan steam gunboats to the Government for the Adriatic. European news is highly satisfactory to officials, with optimism voiced about ongoing policy.
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New York
Engle and McKinstry
Europe
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