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Cleveland Morning Leader, 16 March 1864
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39 - L. Mar. 16:4/2 - Citizens of Newburgh were aroused from slumber by a
loud, continued series of noises in the air. They found that a large
flock of geese migrating north, had been attracted by the light of the
Newburgh blast furnace and were flying about making a great cackling
noise. (3)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 5 May 1864
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295 - L. May 5:4/4 - David Gilbert, arrested in Newburgh on a charge of
passing counterfeit money, was arrested on the same charge two years
ago. He escaped by forfeiting bail. (2)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 4 June 1864
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530 - L June 4:4/3 - William F. Gillson of "Newburgh" was killed
instantly by an Atlantic and Great Western Train which severed his
head from his body. (4)
Disasters and Accidents / Railroad
Atlantic and Great Western railroad; Gillson, William F. (Newburgh, O.); Newburgh, O.
Cleveland Morning Leader, 5 November 1864
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703 - L Nov. 5:4/3 - A Union meeting was held in Newburgh town hall last
night. The glee club, composed of young men and women of Newburgh
Heights, furnished music for the occasion. John G. Grannis was the main
speaker of the evening. He showed conclusively that the supporters of
the Chicago nominees were the peace men, and those in favor of surrender
to the Rebels. He said that an armistice was what the Rebels wanted.
Commenting on the emancipation proclamation, he declared it one of the
wisest acts of the administration. (11)
Elections, Campaigns and Candidates / United States
Chicago, Ill.; Grannis, John C.; Newburgh Ileights; Newburgh, O.; Union
Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 July 1864
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897 - L. July 27:4/3 - Fire destroyed the blacksmith shop of the Iron Ro11-
ing Mills co. at Newburgh July 24. Loss was about $600. (2)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 13 February 1864
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2314 - L. Feb. 13:2/2 - The body of Henry C. Morgan, brother of A. L.
Morgan, was brought from Wicksburg to Newburgh for burial. (2)
Wars / Civil War / Bandits and Guerrillas
*Casualties (Civil War); Morgan, A. L.; Morgan, Henry C.; Newburgh, O.; Vicksburg, Miss.
Cleveland Morning Leader, 25 November 1864
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2678 - L Nov. 25: 1/4 - Captain Turner, whose little son died recently,
arrived here yesterday on his way home to Newburgh from the army to
spend Thanksgiving with his family. (2)
Wars / Civil War / Receptions and Celebrations