Washington Glass-Shattering Thunder Storm Destroys City
A westward thunderstorm struck Washington yesterday around three, bringing lightning, heavy hail up to an inch, and fierce wind. Glass and structures suffered across wards, with the Capitol, churches, greenhouses, and the Smithsonian sustaining extensive damage. Georgetown also hit hard as the storm moved east, leaving glass littered streets and costly repairs ahead.
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Provost & Winter
Marble Contractora
Georgetown
Pairo
Tota
Panera
Georgetvan College
Tagzim
Controversy over Cemetery Board actions and editorials
A lengthy communication details a dispute between the Cemetery Board and the Adams Sentinel editor over desecration accusations, demanding publication transparency and the author’s name. The piece defends editorial stance while criticizing the board, noting outside attention from the Star and urging accountability. Also reports the death of Dr Jacob Thesny Jacobs of Pulmonary Consumption at 30 years.
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Bear Warnesbura
Ebas
Florida
Execution of murderers and lynching cases reported
The report details executions in jail yard for three murderers, a lynching case in Virginia, and confessions by relatives of Randall. It notes further incidents of violence in Rockingham and York counties, a fatal well collapse near Dallastown, and a family poisoned by wild parsnips. A mail stage accident near Pittsburgh injures several, with one man severely hurt. An outcry over a mooted market incident in Norfolk concludes the summary.
Reaping and Mowing Machine Draws Farmers
A Tuesday trial of Manny's Reaping and Mowing Machine drew large crowds in the borough. The device impressed buyers, and agent Mr. Tierns sold many units, touted as a great labor saver for farmers. In other notes, two New York steamers carried passengers and significant specie to Europe, with reports of near three and a half million dollars moved in four days. A Mormon preacher in York faced audience disruption and police. a lightning strike burned a Scheley barn. fires destroyed mills in Mittsburg and Petersburg. counterfeits of a Philadelphia Five note circulated. Godey's Lady's Book July issue described. a Florence theatre fire killed 43 and wounded 134. a Juniata county accident killed a mother and injured a child. Rev. John C. Young, D D, president of Centre College, died suddenly. and Nanville Presbyterian Church was broken into for sacramental use.
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Canada
Liverpool
John C. Young
Centre College
Kentucky
Danville
Breckenridge
Greencastle
Franklin County
Sentinel debate over cemetery conduct and author exposure
In the Adams Sentinel a dispute unfolds after an offensive communication about Ever Green Cemetery and its management is published. Correspondence among the cemetery’s board and the Sentinel editor reveals calls to reveal the author’s identity to substantiate the charges and to prompt board action.
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Ad.ans Sentinel
Nver Green Cemetery
Sale of the Main Line ends state plunder
The Main line of the Public Works was sold on Thursday evening at the Exchange in Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania Rail Road Company bought it for 7 500 000. A large crowd cheered the Governor and the road as the sale closed and the debt of the State appeared reduced.
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Crops Harvest Report Across Southern States
The wheat harvest is reported as outstanding in Georgia and Virginia with higher yields and quality. Alabama plans imply rising grain supplies, predicting flour at $3 per hundred and corn around 50 cents per bushel. Albemarle, Lancaster, Richmond, and Westmoreland counties expect exceptional yields unseen in years.
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Miss Darling remembered by former pupils in solemn tribute
A reflective obituary section recalls Miss Darling from the school days and her gentle teaching. Pupils mourn her passing, note the earthly to heavenly transition, and honor her memory. Government plans in Utah and Mormon resilience loom alongside local misfortunes and public notices.
Death at Hanover Junction Prompts Tragic Rail Accident
The Baltimore Sun recounts Mr. Mathias and his granddaughter boarding near Hanover Junction. He attempted a lemonade at Gleiser’s hotel before a train left, slipped from the platform, was dragged under wheels, died minutes later after urging his rescue. He was about seventy five, a Carroll County native and former state legislator.
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