Battle of Solferino and Castiglione reported in Italy
Report from New York on May 12 describes the battle lines at Solferino Castiglione and Vaults with French Sardinian and Austrian forces. It notes heavy casualties likely around 25 000 French and 35 000 Austrian, with brutal fighting across hills and plains and intense artillery exchanges. The storm and heat affected troops as night fell and fighting persisted nearby.
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New York
Salforino
Francis Joseph
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Solferino
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Catita
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Ensaon
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Dong Viata
Horrific sights of a vast battle and wounded flood
A narrator recalls a dawn to dusk clash that stretched across twelve miles, describing 400000 engaged and the brutal chaos. He notes 10000 wounded brought to Gastighine and a stream of prisoners. Wounded move by wagons, donkeys, and carts as surgeons and nurses tend them in churches and halls.
Severe midweek storm hits cities with lightning and loss
A broad midweek storm swept the country bringing violent wind thunder and lightning. New York suffered a fierce heat with storms unroofing houses and injuring people while Philadelphia saw high winds and flooding. Dozens of boats were wrecked on the water and lives were lost. A Boston lawyer Rufus Onoars died in Halifax on his way to Europe for health, prompting memorial observances. Baltimore faced social unrest as a man was killed during a street confrontation, with the murderer fleeing. Other items note a recovering shooting suspect, a Philadelphia trade report, Mecca pilgrimage news, and political resignations including Rev Jeremiah Shindel from the Lutheran ministry in Pennsylvania.
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New York
Severn
Philadelphia
Mercury
Rufus Onoars
Boston
Halifax
Europe
Destruction and Courage Amid War’s Daylight Turmoil
Eyewitness accounts describe graphic injuries and exhausted soldiery of a daylong battle. Wounded Austrians and French Zouaves, some with jaws or faces shattered, pass through improvised field clinics as civilians share water and bread. Despite chaos, soldiers maintain steadiness and seek relief for the injured.
Death of Harbsts Son Attributable to Lookjaw
The death of Samuel Harbsts son followed overheating on a Saturday trip. He bathed feet in cold water which halted perspiration. by Sunday his jaws fixed and by Monday evening he died. Other items note property sales in Gettysburg, Wheat and Rye harvests, and a minor accident of Nicholas Lingg from Oxford township.
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Samuel Harbst
Foir
Nicholas Lingg
Oxford
Mev. de. Schwineker
Supreme Court Decisions and Local Storms Reported
The document notes several Supreme Court appeals decided for defendants and others, alongside vivid local weather-related damage from storms. It details lightning strikes destroying barns and houses, farm losses, a fire consuming a dwelling, and injuries to residents. It also mentions civic events, church meetings, a concert and picnic, and local political and social notices from Warren, Pennsylvania.
State Committee of the People's Party of Pennsylvania Names
The slate shows numerous members of the State Committee of the People's Party of Pennsylvania with city and town affiliations including Lebanon Philadelphia New Castle Meadville Ridgaway Doylestown Tran Mauch Chunk Montrose Wilkesbarre Se
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People's Party of Pennsylvania
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Levy Klint
Lebanon
Robert C. Birth
Philadelphia
Henry J. Wallace
W. Pomoroy
Wwe B. Thomas
James J. Louis
Robert Trudell
J. Wilson Vowel
John Fl. Oliver
John 5. Richards
Robert M. Palmer
E. T. Rauch
P. Chage
P. Lonustreet
A. Williams
B. Rosh Patriken
Trac
Gatatios
Lenmel Podd
Joseph Casey
Bertram A. Shaffer
Samuel Sheeh
Win
McConkey
Jans C. Austin
Z. Lowell Stewart
Lawin W. Halt
Willnn J. Coffey
D. Wy Shrycek
John Tal
Heron Poster
Russell
Morgan's
Specie export alarms cautious observers of trade
The piece notes concern over export of specie amid improving foreign fabrics and potential breadstuff shortfalls. It discusses free-trade theory, money as a commodity, and the unique consequences of specie export, contrasting with other exports and possible remedies.
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Europe
Coesia
Brand list from Stratham Fleming Gilliland and others
A fragmented OCR list names numerous individuals including Stratham Fleming Gilliland Wan Stallanith deratiah Shriver Yranklit Ws ont Sanynel Sirupe OCwmberknd Weary Bylor dehy E Curreng Magnet Gorrie Wagorouin Derid Biehl Hundngton Philip Myers D Becker Predavick Teowera av Conowage Ambrose Wine M Wartz Mountjoy Watson Barr Mowallon Teese M Watton Union Peter Long Edward Rebert Geltveburg Jemes A sMinmpsan Freedom W Ross White Jon N Moritz Tamitonban Jesse P Topper Moses seabrooks Osford Elvis Sado Fosend J Smith Lycone Terry J Myers Concag Broam A burhau Guise Roxding Mowry A Picking Samuel Orn dort Camborlain Isaac Shriver
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Deratiah Shriver
Yranklit
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Sanynel Sirupe
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Mecca
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Tate and Nthars Va
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Mountplenzant
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Franklin Township
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Michael Trastle
Barwick
Solomon Thurtman
Jonas Rontedin
Germany
George Gander
Henry Spalding
Grongze Stonesiter
Stribon
Cornoting Lott
Lenry Werbat
Franklin
James Russell
Peter Ketteman
Frederick Nichl
Joseph Rohert
Mountpleasant
Alexandar Shorb
Samuel Shark
Butler
Georges Rex
John Maines
John Bream
Jacah Appteman
Trimilton
Osford
Elvis Sado
Fosend J. Smith
Lycone
Terry J. Myers
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Camborlain
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Patrick Careney
Juneau County
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George P. Sheimire
Spraud Migle
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Samuel H. White
Hickory
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Samin
Levi Baldwin
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