Great Earthquake in Mexico Causes Extensive Damage and Loss
From Mexico City a June earthquake devastates landmarks including the National Palace and several convents. Cracked walls, ruined aqueducts, and widespread damage are reported. many lives lost in the city and Chilpancinga. Captain O T Taylor of the US Army is mourned after dying in action near Newburyport. His gallantry is praised and his family left in sorrow.
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Hia
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Waat Point
Sollier
Kelisa
Newburyport
Distressing mining accident at Wigoly & Go colliery
The Puriayule Journal reports a tragic incident at Wigoly and Go colliery where five miners and a boy perished after ignoring safety precautions on ascent. Names include William Prices and his son Henry, Frederick Blacker, Evan James, and Thomas Edwards.
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Wigoly & Go
Neglacter
Minora Ara
William Prices
Henry
Frederick Blacker
Pix Childran
Evan Janes
Bro Childeen
Thomas Duwarda
Infamous Elopement of Blount Daughter and French Adventurer
A French impostor calling himself Henri da Riviere courted Col Blounts daughter of strong means after visiting Mobily and New Orleans. The scheme led to elopement attempts, pursuit to Cuba and New York, and eventual arrest by authorities, with Blount left to bear the scandal and a harsh rebuke of the mother and daughter. The piece condemns the women and condemns the adventurer as a criminal.
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Riviere
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New Orleans
Cuba
Thay
New York
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Bagfellow
Rox Kania
Cnn
Absconding Illinois Banker Sparks City Scandal
A Peoria Illinois banker, formerly of this city, vanished with about 25,000 dollars from his bank account. He left three years ago, raising his family’s hopes then disappeared and is said to have gambled away most of the funds while traveling through New Orleans and New York before returning to Charlestown. His wife and three children are left destitute in this city.
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Til
New Orleans
New York
Charlaston
Rochester Union
Pacific
Washington
Oregon
California
Washington and
Orego
Vancouver
Amalgamation in Boston and a Grim Accident Report
A Boston record shows mixed marriages rising after a repeal a dozen years ago with twenty five such unions since 1850 and two in 1886 plus several in recent years. Also reported is a gruesome Brantford mill accident where Mr Bradley died after a circular saw severed his body and he walked with his intestines before dying.
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Bradley
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Court cases and county notices mingle in Adams county report
The Adams county news notes a Superior Court opinion on the Etai v Mipley case, administration accounts to be confirmed in Orphans’ Court, and a long contested trust matter known as the Witharow and Epley case. It also reports the Normal School’s successful operation, ship failures, dysentery outbreaks, a fatal bridge accident in Allentown, and the resignation of Rev Dr Liebelhenger from his professorship.
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ETI
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Hoover
Elizabeth Phinger
Procession outlines Knightly pageant and tilting tournament plan
The procession forms at Croas-Keys Hotel under Capt. J. Barmy and moves to the Tilting ground with The Tieralds Band and Knights in order. Knights receive a commission for recognition, then compete in tilts for the Queen of Love and Beauty, followed by Maids of Honor selections and coronation plans.
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J. Barmy
Assiatanta
Foner
Tiynur
White Crane and Armored Force Debates in 19th Century News
Reading township reports a white crane shot in by Moses M Negi’s sons, then displayed to Linnean Society. The Washington administration advocates an armed force to Nicaragua, sparking debate on necessity and costs. Includes notes on national debt projections, local deaths, lynching in Texas, and various 19th century incidents and bequests.
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Provident
Nicaraggua
Buchanan
Albany Journal
Uteh Mountains
Africa
Shang- Hae
Nicaragua
Wwe
Ministara
London
Paria
Zlarrisburg
Philadelphia Real Estate Markets Show Slump Amid Sheriff Sales
The Pennsylvanian notes falling prices for dwellings and rents in Philadelphia as sheriff sales rise and building associations fail. It cites large land holdings reverting to owners, and widespread property distress. Also covers a theft in Liverpool, a fire in Leavenworth, Utah troop movements, and a note on Nova Scotia telegraph stations.
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Philadelphia
Expenditures and War Debt in Early American Era
The record table lists ten years of General Government expenditures covering Admins Taylor Fillmore Pierce and Buchanan from 1849 through 1858 with figures ranging from about 36 million to 64 million dollars. It notes the Mexican war debt was paid down early in Fillmore’s term and Buchanan’s last fiscal year spent less than half that. It also reports on diplomacy with Mexico troop movements to the Pacific and Canada and cites crop and weather notes, river drowning tragedy and a fatal accident among others.
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Ohio State Journal
Why He Didn't Vote On Kansas Conference Bill
Washington watch notes Senator Treaderson of Texas explains his silence on the Kansas compromise bill. He refused to vote after a presidential request, citing pressure from administration and Northern Democrats, defending party unity over constitutional judgment. A national disgrace critique condemns foreign iron pipe contracts for Washington's water system, arguing protectionist policy and American labor harm.
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Military Sabbath and Sunday Controversy Rumors
A Chronicle note discusses orders from Gen Burnes to observe the eighth day as rest, contrasting US and French religious policies. It cites the Baltimore American on Sabbath debates, questions the country’s direction under current rulers, and reports Newark German residents pushing Sunday ordinances amid heated speeches. A Brooklyn teen Mary Elizabeth Dizon, fourteen, attempted suicide by laudanum and water, reflecting concerns about youth and society.
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