May day debates on industry and temperance in Beeler
In a May meeting a speaker defends lumber and cloth manufacturing against import pressures, urging profitable capital use at home. The article also recounts a steamship disaster on the Oliver Ellsworth near Saybrook, highlighting Dr. Spring’s courage, the loss of Mr. Lockwood, and a solemn church service after the tragedy.
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Beth Payery
Eny
Netrekev
N. York Evening Post
Oliver Ellsworth
Havens
Saybrook
New-York
Headay
Spring
New York
Beara
Successful Swindling and Political Murmurings in 19th Century Notices
A Lancaster lottery agent B F Poor sold a Washington City Lottery quarter ticket to Mrs Eve Schaffer of Shrewsbury township. He claimed the prize but kept most of it, paying 21 50 after deductions. The piece also notes Bolivar’s alleged move toward monarchy, Colombian unrest, and presses curbing measures amid civil conflict, with Mexican Congress timing hints from New York reports.
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Lancaster
B. F. Poor
Washington City
Eve Schaffer
Shrewsbury Township
Poor
Bolivar
Bolivia
Mychiel
Istachold
Tfe
Colombia
Peru
Iiter
Grand Convention
Paez
Congress
Sip
Ticket swindle case ends with bail and pursuit
An item describes a case where Bonapnot allegedly offered a ticket to a woman who claimed it as hers, while he denied the transfer. Mrs Seh sfier sought help from friends but failed. Poor, a small but genteel looking man, fled after bail set and was caught leaving town. Authorities describe him as a Yankee shoemaker turned ticket vender and swindler.
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Trisareh
Bandeji
Heo
T Rade
Fragmented OCR hints at political resignations and distant Mexico context
The text alludes to resignations and political action with references to Congress and a distant Mexican setting. It mentions mountains surrounding Mexico City and seats, with unclear details about individuals and expectations. The fragmentary content suggests ongoing political discourse but lacks coherent events or names.
Sensation: early quake disrupts house and fires up the street
A quake described as a heavy gust shook the old house and tossed residents from cots. Two mud huts were pulverized, and doors to the customs offices faced disputes as merchants clash with the Collector over Bolivar's $86,000 demand. No U.S. arrivals for two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivar
U. States
Chron
Morgan’s hoax mob cries foul over Niagara affair
The New-York Morning Chronicle attacks the Morgan hoax, denouncing the sensational claims of a missing man near Niagara. It questions the evidence, calls for a formal inquiry, and condemns the supposed victim’s supporters while accusing Morgan of fabricating falsehoods for profit. The piece also notes British parliamentary discussion on American shipbuilding and naval strength, contrasting American and British practices.
Zim mermen in jail after murder death sentence stayed
The condemned man Zim mermen, sentenced three years ago for his daughter’s murder, still lingers in the county jail as authorities and benevolent aides pursue a final fate.
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Zimmermen
Avilt
ST Complete
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Macdonough
Lockwood
Jooks
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Mexico
United States
M. Latizbel
Guatemala
Gaul
Dep
M.michelens
Toopag
Perpsian
Owen
New-York Morning Chronicle
Morgan
Niagara
Committee of Search
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Datavia
Canada
Arctic Ocean
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Colonia
Maine
Florida
Batavia
Saime
Caren
G. Check
Chity
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America
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Leff
WY. Gaz
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