Fire and riots headline tour through early world troubles
A collage of brief items reports fires across Leadville New Orleans Mumfordsville and a park house blaze. Riots and violence break out in Hungary Ireland Kentucky and Wisconsin with multiple fatalities and injuries. The dispatch notes earthquakes floods and a balloon crossing dated Chicago September 1 and missionary departure on October 2.
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Louisville
F. A. Smith
Mumfordsville
Hart County
W. D. Langdon
F.C. Williams
Park House
Two Hundred Thousand Fire at Texarkana Lumber Mill
A fire at Bemis' lumber mill below Texarkana caused losses over 200000 with injuries reported. The blaze drew emergency aid and investigators sought the cause as injured workers were treated.
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Texarkana
Little Reek
Ark
Bemis
Frosts and frost damage across northern states
Reports from cities including Bloomington Elmira Milwaukee and Chicago detail frosts causing significant corn damage on low lands, with high ground losses limited. Ohio Indiana Kentucky Michigan and Kansas see varied effects as markets react to frost news and sorghum sugar production advances in Arkansas Valley.
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North
New York
Kentucky
Bloomington
His
Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee County
Rock Island
Cincinnati
Ohio
Indiana
Vandervoort outlined for reappointment after removal
Washington reports Ian Vandervoort former chief clerk of the railway mail service was removed by the Postmaster General for neglect of duty. Records show 265 days absent in the year ending July 31, 1855 while his duties were performed by others. He claimed to work for the Grand Army of the Republic and to be at Soda Springs Idaho, obstructing official work and prompting censure.
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Washington, D.C
Ian Vandervoort
Railway Mail Service
Omaha
Gresham
Vandervoort
G. A
Denver
Soda Springs
Idaho
Oregon
Col. Thompson
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Seeks Presidential Inspector
The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad company has applied to the President for appointment of a commissioner to inspect 1 mile completed in Arizona west of the four hundredth mile post.
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Washington
Atlante & Painte Railroad Company
Arizona
Sunday Law Resolutions Backed by Clergy in St Laval
Clergymen in St Laval endorse the Sunday law clause of the Downing law and denounce Judge Noonan's interpretation. San Francisco reports Amy Sharon’s supporters absent as enemies plot to undermine his Nevada influence. A police bond is posted for a adultery case against a co-senator who has left for the East.
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SM. Devais
Noonan
Thos City
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Sharon
Hlm
Nevada
Chicago
Dawes
Logan
Cameron
Senate
St. Louis
Tenry W. Blessing
Cassavenne
Blessing
Whiel
Earthquake Shock Destroys Cuba Harbor City News Include Lima
A chaotic dispatch notes a tidal wave at Lima harbor on August 27 and a sharp earthquake felt August 25 with multiple shocks, causing alarm but little damage. Reports from Dublin, London, and DublinChronicle detail international tensions, riots, and political upheaval across diverse regions.
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St. Thomas
West Indies
Freight Train Collision Kills Man and Horses Near Jacksonville
A westbound freight train struck a car carrying two fine horses three miles west of Jacksonville. James Wickerell, in charge of the horses, entered the car and was overcome by smoke or injured by the horses, dying in the incident along with the horses. The stock was consigned to Pickerell, Alexis, Illinois.
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Jacksonville
His
James
Scott Wickerell
Pickerell
Alexis
Italy Faces War Tensions Amid Tri Partite Pact Debate
From Home to Havana items report Italy urged patience in its Austro German alliance while ready to act for peace. In Havana a hurricane hits St Thomas and a church quarrel ends with a deacon and pastor arguing over coal funds and a threatened fight.
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Italy
Tripartite Alliance
Market report from Kansas City live stock and grains
Market notes from Kansas City reveal active demand in cattle with prices up and strong bids. Wheat and corn trends show unsettled to firm conditions while hogs and oils edge higher reflecting mixed demand and regional activity.
Cattle and Sheep Receipts Reported Amid Shifting Markets
Chicago market notes show cattle receipts and shipments with scarce supplies and rising demand. Prices and weights fluctuate as traders, buyers, and wholesalers adjust to limited cattle and sheep offerings in the period.
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Rept & Hmr
Tegtier
Totehum
Shea
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