Sneeze Confession from Civil War Soldier Inspires Cure
A former Union soldier tells of a lifelong sneezing habit that broke his military career, caused captures, and nearly ruined promotions. After trying a cure taught by a Western comrade who joked about Yankees, he found relief by pressing fingers under his nose. The account ends with a pledge to repay the cure.
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Jerry
Virginia
Federale
Lowrie
Janney
L. Wrie
Agito
Lewrie
Wisconsin
Bold Northwest rally voices freeing jailed Democrats
Two Tinois lawyers Johnson and Sheenan, both Democrats, were released from Bert Warren after months of suspicions of treason. Returning to Chicago they were greeted with cheers as Johnson denounced tyrannical rule and praised liberty, while Sheenan urged continued popular action against Abolition violators in the land.
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Tinois
Johnson
Sheenan
Bert Warren
Chicago
Johnsion
France
Austria
Saeenan
Abraham the Fat
Serenade for Vallandingham at New York Hotel
The New York Herald reports a serenade for Mr Vallandingham at the New York Hotel. Dedworth’s band played for a crowd that pressed him to speak, where he defended the Constitution and Union as formed by Washington Jefferson and his peers, urging adherence to constitutional fidelity and warning against abolitionist threats. Pendleton of Ohio then spoke briefly before dispersal.
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Vallandiegham
New York
Dedworth
Onio
Cneers
Washington
Jefferson
Lanilton
Pendleton
Ohio
Vallandingham
Effects of the Proclamation Conversation on Street
A overheard exchange between two Black men yesterday reflects a street view on emancipation. One says they are free now while the other notes spending on Gen. Lee versus Mr. Lincoln, underscoring mixed opinions on the Proclamation.
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John
Bill
Gen. Lee
Lincoln
Women of the South Help the Cause, Survey of Aid
The transcript credits Southern women with crucial support for independence and notes widespread wartime aid arriving from all state regions. It cites items for soldiers as reported by the Surgeon General's office and reflects on lasting support from female volunteers and citizens.
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Bioaven
South
Corn Scarcity and Corn Prices Stir State Warnings
The Standard laments scarce corn west of the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad and notes asks of 10 to 15 dollars per barrel. Wealthy planters, speculation, and extortion threaten the poor, with unnamed deeds prompting public shame and calls for accountability.
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Wilmington
Weldon Rairoad
South
Inauguration of New York Governor Seymoure Ends War of Words
The newly inaugurated Governor Seymoure pledged to uphold state constitution and defend New York sovereignty. Morgan, the retiring abolition governor, urged arms victory and a shared Southern policy, while Seymoure avoided endorsing that view. He ordered police commissioners to Albany to answer charges of illegal arrests and voter intimidation. Other items note Lincoln’s war criticisms, a torpedo inventor, and Civil War hospital counts and troop movements.
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New York
Mr Seymour
Morgan
Seymoure
Seymour
Albany
Wilmington Walkeh and New Novel Reprint in Mobile
An unclear OCR fragment notes a first pair of shoes or shod appearance in a Wilmington walk, a $30 entry by an enterprising restaurant, and a new novel reprint in Mobile. Names and dates are garbled. actions include business entries and a firm named Gest Ye in Measrs. Gest Ye.
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Bavey
Wilmington Walkeh
Buiwee
Mobile
M4nb
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