Humble petition urges drastic prohibition of alcohol and luxury
A Boston era petition from 72 000 signers calls on the General Court to end alcohol and luxury indulgences. They urge banning wine cider and spirits, destroying fruit trees and banning tea coffee and potatoes for public morals and health. They seek a board to inspect farms and enforce strict limits.
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Matsachumuin Cerner Voy
Buston
Boston
United States
Dieth
Commonwealth
Perry
Goddend
Athenca
Afiica
Arabia
Obstinate Greek subjected to brutal debt torture by Ottoman officials
A graphic account describes a Greek man coerced by Turkish authorities to pay 900 piastres, then forced to endure hundreds of lashings when refusing the extra 200. The executioners whip his feet raw as the agha finally orders more blows, killing many who suffer beyond eight hundred lashes. The incident highlights cruelty and greed.
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Madden
Para
Rayah
Eman Effendi
Emag Effernt
Aga
Improvised Turkish Tale Ends in Tragic Farewell
An aged man dies after a cruel act in Turkey as rulers and soldiers depart. The Greek is described as insensible before the Aga orders expulsion with brutal ceremony. The victim collapses then struggles home, later weakened and shaken by the ordeal.
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Turkey
Hhiderman
Castinada
Railways and Peaceful Progress Shape a Global Era
The piece argues railroads will transform Europe and the world, reducing war incentives as telegraph and steam power advance. It praises Britain and mechanical invention, predicts rapid continental expansion, and asserts open trade and cross‑border mobility as engines of civilization.
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France
Belgium
Ostend
Rhine
Germany
Hlercynian
Hartz
Tyrol
Prussia
Frace
Poland
Austria
Warshal Stephenson
England
Reyorce
Europe
Charles
Lord Btanhope
London
London Bridge
Greenwich
Tower
Red Sea
Bombay
Crylun
China
New World
Japan
Earth
A threat and promise in a single instrument
The text argues that a powerful instrument may be used for tyranny yet also holds the potential to foster peace. It warns that unless a better creation replaces it, the current system spreading through Europe will be regarded as driving the greatest advancement in humanity.
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Europe
Debates on Signers of the Declaration and Battle At Princeton
Article distills Signers by region and profession from the Declaration of Independence panel, notes ages and burial details of Benjamin Franklin and others, cites Washington’s Princeton maneuver and Morgan’s defense, reprints a Pennsylvania Evening Post obituary for Hugh Mercer and a brief Ohio Statesman item on a coffee house.
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Sionena
Massachusetts
Evrth
Virginia
Firu Land
Conneticut
Newfour
Pennsylvania
Southna
New York
DumarestWorio
Rhode Island
Manny
Aysland
England
Shzotland
Rowen Wales
Worty
Formin
Harvard
Allege
Yale
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Walliam and Mary
Cambridge England
Edinburgh
St. Onsers
Ei'warl Bailey
South Carolina
Thomas Lynch
State
Benjamin Franklin
Stephen Hopkins
Charles Carroll
Wmn
Ella Ty
Avril
Gevert Hogi Mercer
Culloden
Scotland
Princeton
United States
Washington
Dept
Wastington
Delaware
Aleft
Prineton
Burlinatoyn
Mreerene
Hin
George Leais
Warhington
Marty of Laberty
Hugh Mercer
Ehnst Church Yard
Committee of Safety
Waambly
America
Pork butcher seeks magistrate amid pickled pork hullabaloo
A distressed pork butcher bursts into a magistrate’s office with slices of pickled pork, claiming his reputation is ruined by a rival's accusations. The court and crowd weigh the meat, and after delays, the crowd disperses as the wife intervenes. In Albany a legislator’s romance with a 24 year old maid unfolds, ending with plans of marriage and caution from colleagues. The Elizabethtown Sentinel reports a large ancient mound near Grave Creek being opened by locals, aiming to uncover relics within an estimated eighty feet high.
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Komal
Ark
Priam
Porkman
Accolt
Total Chamber
Nise
Ifevuw
Albany
Elizabethtowe Va
Grave Creek
Wheeling
Nota
Local melee and crowd speculation at Manville event
Report notes a noisy scene and heavy stamping after a discussion at a Manville gathering. Names such as Judson Maher Patrick McDonald and others appear among attendees amid unclear dialogue and social tension.
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Manville Judson
Maher Patrick McDonald Clan
Monton Goo
Wie
Maton
Jobe
McK
Ma Michell
Luke Miner
Jay 2
MaCreary
Jas Marland
McConlis Wu
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Fuiz Y
Porto
Page & Dunday
Bay AP
Ha Alten
Phork
Shale-Coniays
Odin
G. van Waganen
ST. Louis
J. W. Buffum
Pawizr
Athernon S . Austin
Ashby
Epten Androwe
Alexander Farris Anderabn
J . Ames Gee
Aldrich P Areos
John Allen JP
Asbarry
Atwood Jan Atebson
John
Serine
Nancy
Butler Davitt
Buckles
Barker J
Brown Leane Beman
Bamona
Bowman Battey
Iseaés Barret Jaant ii
Black
James
Rush
Cis
Bancroft Lawnerhank
Eekman
Burnap
Jos Barker
Charles Bailey Baugor
Hendrick Dacc
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Enlend
Faroline
Mre
Hale Albert Hay
Etnies” Hanniall
Joel Tohoaton
Pula Mes
Cantwell
Péter Carter
Modélark
J. Cookinham
Coblere
Gheveklit
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Coalman P Galien
Mise Ithe
Rae
Chasef
F . Leth
Ty Davis
Duncan
Dodson
Dav Dobbins
Dunford
Lot M Emerson
Farber
Tages
Kidder'Amon
Lev
Neaae Senve
Owen Wa
Ke " Pieree
Rafes Peenle
Richard Parker Bevel
Piakhane- Lorem
Talaga
Ars
Bergwaz
Havana
Pirate Greén
St. Domingo
New Orleans
Water
State Street
Water Street
Midle
Sesend
H.f.hulbert
Budacas
Pet Causon
Ol Lyceum A'Ao
Neals & Robbins
Alton
Illnois
J. Ww. Buff UM
State OF Illinois
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Crry
H. P
David Dudson
Eald
David Dodson
W. Robbins
Chetk’ Cowrns & Kacw
Jettere
Court of Probate
Green Ty
Thomas Butler
Wald County
Old County
Circuit Court
Greene County
Carrelltan
Wad
May Lat
Ts Sa Brooks
Bebe
Tan
Second
Manse
Hasxissex ¢ Co
Nike
Coltings
van Wagenen & Coa
Second Street
Madison County
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