Frightful Scene as Woman Burned Alive in Peru Village
The Norwalk Reflector reports the death of Benny Saunders a 15 year old girl daughter of John Saunders of Peru after her clothing caught fire while ironing. She fled outdoors then returned enveloped in flames and died about 15 hours later despite care. Witnesses said her mother warned her, and the final moment proved fatal.
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Sire
Norwalk
Ohio
Benny Saunder
John Saunders
Peru
Great Pennsylvanian Reform and Debt Payment Debate
The piece reports on state debt payment reform praised as a public works achievement surpassing one million dollars, with Democratic resistance to reform continues. It notes criticisms of Samuel Denno van and Samuel Smyser fire tragedy near York, plus a county bridge collapse and injuries as a broad, partisan news brief.
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Permsylvania
Pennsylrrania
Friends of
Pree Trade Administration
Treasury
Congress
Adams County race report urges solid ticket and voter outreach
The column asserts Mr Diehl did not vote for Charles Will and urges friends of the People’s party to mobilize in Adams County. It calls for turning out the full ticket, criticizes past party divisions, and urges neighbors to persuade others to vote, promising a strong, unified effort next fall and year.
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Tate
Tage
Telegraph
Diehl
Wiz
Hom
Adams County
Charles Will
Bia
Diebl
People’s Party
Test Pear
Guarda
Old Clay
Thomas B. Cochran
Alexander K. McClure
Adana
Dovanas
Col. McOtuaz
Col
Sickness in New Oxford and Nearby Areas
The Hanover Spectator reports ongoing illness in New Oxford and nearby, chiefly among children, with several fatalities. Many adults are prostrated but not considered in danger, all afflicted by a fever resembling typhoid. Officials hope the illness will abate soon.
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New Oxford
Hanover Spectator
The Coming Election and Broad Support for People’s Ticket
The piece reports sweeping assurances from various Buste sections that the People's ticket, led by Coomman and Kirn, will win overwhelmingly. It argues a large majority is desirable to aid the broader State and upcoming Presidential ticket next year.
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Coomman
Kirn
Tre
Controversy over 1858 Legislative Pay in Adams County
The document attacks Samuel Durboran and others for high legislative pay and misrepresented Appropriation Bill actions. It cites votes, party lines, and editorials from The Compiler, claiming concealment of funds and urging voters to back reform and oppose the Democratic machine in Adams County.
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Deazonaw
Darire
Documenta
Patriot and Gaion
Dugeonan
Committee of Conference
House
Legislative Record
Gonduahia
Samyrn Dunponaw
Col. McCrorx
McChinn
Mr. Durhoran
Democratic Party
Iso
Europe
Death from lockjaw Scarred by disease and faith in community
A fatal case of lockjaw ends the life of Miciten Meraa, a hardworking citizen, after he stepped on a nail weeks earlier. His death followed a painful illness while his wife and five children mourn. The burial occurred at Evergreen Cemetery with Sedation and fraternal societies in attendance. A Lutheran Synod meeting in Hanover licensed several ministers and discussed endowments for Pennsylvanian College. The town pages discuss campaign efforts, party loyalties, and the push for a full turnout in an upcoming election.
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Lockjaw
MicitaEn Meraa
Anait
Paina
Tetamun
Ever Green Cemetery
Beneficial Association
Odd Fellows, Red Men
Blues
Staa
Gettysburg
St. Paul's
Schmffer
Petersburg
Editor's Falsified Report Accused Of Conflicting Claims
The Compiler's editor is attacked as a dishonest falsifier for twisting facts. Allegations claim the Monday paper contradicts itself across columns about a conference report and a $700 salary, with one passage supporting a raise and another implying inaction.
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Cenght
Tix
Battle over Col A K McClure cited by Democratic papers
The Valley Spirit prints a harsh attack on Col A K McClure a Franklin County representative. Forneys Press and Mountain Reporter praise his integrity and public spirit while condemning inflamatory partisan warfare. The Persia sails from New York to Liverpool carrying 470000 in specie amid Free Trade debate.
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A. K. McCaine
Valley Spirit
Chamberebure
Forney
Rom Fornes
Pennsylvania
Azo
Evel
Yale
Valley Sprint
Col
A. K. McClure
Pranklin County
Col. McClure
Pennsysvilia
A. K. McGlare
Franklin County
Juntain
Democratics
Cou
K. McClark
Chambersburg Waltey
Jourassisma
Cal. McClure
Cal. McGlace
Philadelphia
Col. Ark. McClure
Penesidadar Meando Arar the
Stesmer Persia
New York
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