Baring Feat at Niagara on Stilts Across the Falls
A Niagara stunt earned $1000 as Morelli crossed the river on twelve foot wrought iron stilts from Gunt Est to Judd the Falls. He walked into the current with a confidant smile, dodging sunken rocks, reaching Camilia bank exhausted but victorious. The feat drew cheers and the purse was handed over.
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Yauken Boy
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Altove
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Lina
Thomas K. Cochran Nominated for Auditor General
The piece urges support for Thomas K. Cochran of York for Auditor General by the People’s Convention, praising his honesty and electability. It notes Cochran’s past leadership and calls on party allies to back him, while contrasting him with unnamed rivals.
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Bubya
Thomas K. Cochnan
Mey
York
People’s Convention
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Wali Ug
Tighes
Lom
Furk
Loegs
Death notices and local updates in Hanover district
Death of Dr Berluchy at Pottsville after years of service, followed by tributes to his kindness and professional dedication. Also notes on the deaths of Mrs Davin Dixit and Rev. Juenk Seetler. Local political actions include East Berlin Railroad incorporation and land sales. Military matters report new National Guards company in Luntersown and officers elected. Integer notes cover livestock, a hog weighed 1046 lbs, a cow and calf birth, a Memphis street fire, and prominent local lawyers in the Hanover region.
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Tustok
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Boti
National Guards
Aw Military Company
Gantved Ub Lunterscown
Daily Union Prayer Meetings At Christ Church
A series of daily religious meetings have been held at Christ Church Lutheran for about ten days. Each night features preaching and a 1 o'clock Union Prayer Meeting with singing, prayer, and Scripture reading. Members may exhort or designate hymns. speakers are limited to one per meeting and sessions end at 1 30. Attendance has been strong and meetings have been orderly.
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Elosas
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Pre-payment of Freight and Local Property Deals
The article notes freight pre payment rules for Northern Central shipments to Hanover and mentions a potential shift if the Northern Central arrangement changes. It also lists property sales: Davi Stennith buys two acres of groward corner Stratham street for $600. Josefa Aero sells 24 nerves of fnod west of Fuisfield for $100 per acre. Peter Stoner and Andrew SinpeEns purchase adjoining lands for $105. Rev Dawes Carnahan dies at Newark, and Congress adjourns by limitation with an expected extra session rumored. It mentions Gov Packer appointment for Public Printing and a Boston fire destroying 7000 bales cotton and 7000 biga of line sec, with a value near a million dollars, plus state treasury notes and Nicholsion as potential newly elected treasurer.
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Davi Stennith
Messra
Gonort & Dairsom
Groward
Stratham Street
Stormer
Josefa Aero
Fuis
Peter Stoner
Andrew SinpeEns
Jour McGinty
Nersa
Puraere
Parghaser
Robert Watson
Therion
Leavenworth City Growth and Western Expansion Report
From the Far West Adams Journal reports Leavenworth Kansas Territory blossoming from a tinder and scrub ground to a bustling city of about 10,000. Five newspapers, hotels, stores, churches, and fire companies reflect rapid growth. Gold discoveries at Pike’s Peak spur emigration. telegraph links connect Leavenworth with Washington and other cities, with ongoing road and omnibus service to the port three miles away. The Kansas Weekly Herald is the city’s first paper, a firm but conservative anti slave paper.
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Rasaall, Majors & Go
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Kansas Weekly Herald
Death and notices from Leander Run and St Louis
Obituary notes Robert Walsh former U S envoy to Paris dies in Paris at 76 after 22 years there Philadelphia native renowned for salon gatherings. Legislative bill discussed to extend justice of the peace powers. court matters outlined including assault battery and poisoning charges. Supervisor road condition damages case yields 126 dollars. St Louis reports deaths of E A Hannigan former U S Senator and Rev Dr Beibune amid a winter of limited sunlight and apoplexy concerns.
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Robert. Walsh
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Philatelphia
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Philadelphia American
Murder and Riot in Illinois Targeting Houses of Ill Fame
A mob in Quincy Illinois attacked and burned multiple houses on York Street State Street North Street and nearby sites following a murder by Cassady of H F Tobmon from Missouri. The mob gutted and destroyed eight houses including Molly Jets and Charley Browns and set fires in the streets.
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Missouri
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Cassady
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Molly Jet
State Street
Thense
Nioth Treat
Charley Brown
Dreadful Steamboat Explosion and Far Reaching Damages
An 19th century report details the Sunday Feb 27 catastrophe of the steamer Princess en route to New Orleans from Vicksburg. The boiler blew, fire ensued, and the vessel and cargo were lost near Baton Rouge with about 400 passengers aboard. many women among the dead or missing and the river reportedly littered with bodies.
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Horrible Affair in Washington Key Shot by Sickles
Washington city reels as Daniel B Sickles shoots United States District Attorney Philip Barton Key at Lafayette Square after confronting alleged marital scandal. Key dies shortly after. Sickles surrenders to Attorney General Black and awaits trial, while Mrs Sickles and Key’s family seek to recover.
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