Progress and Pride in Aurora’s Growth in 1854
The Aurora Stae risked praise for rapid city improvements over the past year. Doubling outlays, new hotels near Cochran, renovated thoroughfares, and expanding sidewalks mark public spirit. The Ohio and Mississippi Railroad’s completion promises wider benefit, with machine shops already spurring growth and a bright future ahead.
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Aurora
Cochran
Cincinnati
Jeffersonville Road
Micanzer
Wire Suspension Bridge Across Ho gan Creek Near City
Farmer Amour Flake four miles west of the city builds a wire suspension foot bridge spanning 185 feet across Hogan River for his own use, with land on both sides of the creek.
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Amour Flake
Hogan Creek
Hogan
Bridge collapse at Covington Newport after key failure
A suspension bridge over the Licking in Covington and Newport fell five o'clock yesterday as iron rods snapped at the Newport side amid a herd of nineteen cattle. Thirteen cattle escaped, others drowned or killed. two men on horseback also fell in but escaped. Repairs may begin soon. officials blame flawed transfer of contract work. A separate note reports Dr. W R T Latimer shot dead in New York, with suspect arrests. Also mentions ship captains dying in Calcutta, dog ordinance enforcement, and New York merchants pledging cheap freight to Ohio Mississippi routes.
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Cincinnati
Mississippi
Ohio
Cairo
J. M. Stockwell
New Orleans
Stockwell
Evansville
Licking
Covington
Newport
Jnst
Josefa Motzeipae
Henry Clarcom
Taylor Keys
Union
W. R. T. Latener
New York
Hays
Ocy
Mississippi River
Erie
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Harpers Brothers
James Harper
Harper
James
Harpers
Home Journal
Robberies Reported at New York Custom House
Extensive robberies detected at the New York Custom House with large quantities of silks and canton shawls abstracted from bales and later restored to their original appearance. Suspicion falls on parties connected with the customs.
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New York Custom House
Indiana Treasurer’s Report for Fiscal Year 1852 Summary
Condensed summary of Indiana State Treasurer’s fiscal year 1852 receipts and expenditures from November 1 1851 to October 31 1852. Totals show receipts from all sources 2 023 663 22 with warrants paid 1 509 405 32 and balance on hand November 1 1853 514 357 90. Ballance on hand November 1 1853 1 620 943 74.
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State of
Indiana
Ballance
Bank Failure and Rail Line Contract Announced
Bank failure reported as Western Reserve Bank Warren refuses to redeem notes. Readers warned not to discount as notes are secured and payable. Evansville to Cleveland rail line contracts set for Evansville on February 15. Ohio and Mississippi crossing in Daviess County to guide work. New York crime stats show 887 convictions in 1853 including 307 liquor sales without license. Dayton Journal notes locomotive factory plans in Dayton with $100,000 capital and site selection underway.
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T. W. Lono
Western Reserve Bank
Warren
Trumbull
County
Cin
Evansville, Indianapolis
Cleveland
Evansville
Ohio and Asssissippi Railroad
Daviess County
The
Dayton Journal
Aurora Standart Young Men Propose Constitution at Meeting
The Young Men's Literary Association met at their hall on Friday the 13th. A committee drafted a constitution and by laws which were adopted. Officers elected: W. P. Squise, President. Allen, Vice President. W. C. Pierce, Secretary. A. W. Mites, Treasurer. F. M. Mires-Critic. Resolutions call for using all means to advance knowledge, seek omnipotent guidance, and publish the resolutions in city papers. Adjourned.
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Aurora Standart
Young Men's “Literary ‘Association
W. P. Squise
Ke -Allen
W. C. Pierce
S A. W. Mites
F. M.mires
W. P. Squibb
Pres
W. O. Presce
Californios in arms as Walker filibusters clash
Reports from San Diego dated December 7 1853 describe skirmishes between Walker loyalists and Californians under Melendrey near Ensenada and Santa Thomas. A launch was fired on, one American killed, ten wounded and two captured, with Mexican forces holding the field.
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Guadalupe
California
Walker
Melendrey
Caroline
Ensenada
Santa Thomas
Negrete
Lower California
Col. Walker
United States
Col
Barton
Lieut
Stoneman
Mission
San Diago
Mexican Territory
Fort Yuma
State Board of Agriculture elects new officers and delegates
The State Board elected Abraham Smith Samuel Herriot Jacob R Harris David Huffstetter Joseph Allen Joseph Orr D G Nelson and J W Cockrum to fill vacancies. The State Fair set for the first Monday in October with venue decided January thirtieth. Delegates to the National Agricultural Convention named W T Denis George W Lane and C Coree. Executive Committee Wright Holloway Stevenson Lane. Henry A Wise of Virginia to deliver the new fair address. The Ohio River notes rail connections shift transport toward rail lines to Wheeling and Parkersburg.
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State Board
Abraham Smith
Knox
Samuel Herriot
Johnson
Jacob R. Harris
Switzerland
David 8. Huffstetter
Orange
Joseph Allen
Mountgomery
Joseph Orr
Laport
D. G. Nelson
Allen
J. W. Cockrum
Gibson
W.T. Denis
Wayne
George W. Lane
Dearborn
C. Coree
Lagrange
Joseph. A. Wright
D. P. Holloway
A. C. Stevenson
Geo. W. Lane
Henry A. Wise
Virginia
Horne in Effigy Riots Shock Cincinnati Crowd
A mob in Cincinnati’s sixteenth ward burned an effigy of Berdini and attacked city officials, injuring Marshal Ruffin and Deputy Sheriff Thomas Higon. Police arrest warrants issued for William Bolen and two others as crowds marched to Bishop Purcell’s residence and through downtown streets. Authorities offered no effective resistance.
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Berdini
Bedini
Broadway
5Th Street
Western Row
Bishop Purcell
Ninth Street
Plum Street
9Th Street
Marshal Ruffin
Thomas Higon
Wm. Bolen
Groud
Freemen’s Hall
Messrs
Hassaurek
Gains
Savas
Perons
Cin
Maine Law Brings Quiet Gains Across Marshall Region
The Marshall Statesman notes cannon fire and church bells as the town marks the law's arrival. Liquor shops wear black crape. dealers largely stop selling, and travelers head home sober. The Western Temperance Advocate reports cheering results in Pontiac and Jackson as temperance supporters celebrate, though enforcement remains uneven.
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Marshall
Hutra
Detroit
Pontiac
Jackson
Maine
Regime of Cold Water Prompts Liquor Closure in Michigan
The Michigan Christian Herald hails the voluntary shutdown of liquor traffic across the city as law backed reform. Merchants and hotel keepers close bars, pledging to obey the new regime while prosecutions for violators begin. Reports note few violations and widespread compliance with December 21 changes.
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Michigan Christian Herald
Michigan
Alchohol
Doll
Death of Hon Geo H Dunn Ends Noted Indiana Leader
The Lawrenceburg Register reports the death of Hon Geo H Dunn at McCormick House on the 2th inst at 9 am in his 36th year. A former congressman state legislator and railroad president, Dunn was a trusted, industrious leader noted for his strong Christian faith. His loss leaves the city and state to mourn a devoted public servant and friend.
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Geo. Il Dunn
Lawrenceburgh
Geo. H. Dunn
McCormick House
Thareda
Congress
Indiana
Indianapolis and Cincinnati Railroad Co
Providence
Garden of Paradise
Loss of the Steamer San Francisco and 240 Passengers
Report from Philadelphia January 12 details the steamer San Francisco foundering in a gale with 240 aboard lost. Troops and officers were saved on the bark Three Bells, the ship Antarctic, and the bark Killer, with extensive list of survivors and casualties among crew and passengers.
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San Francisco
New York
Boston
Liverpool
Col. Taylor
Col
Washngton
Lieut
Smith
Capt
Fielde
Maj
Muse
Winder
Gates
Merchant
Burke
Judd
Fremont
Lozer
van Voort
Kelley
C. 8
Nender
Chandler
Washington
Taylor
Field
Thz
Brooks
Duckett
Killey
Park
G. W. Aspinwall
J. L. Graham
Killy
Antarctic
Watkins
Figg
Say Eho
Four Days Later from Europe New Year New Year 13
Baltic arrives with European advices through January. Flour demand steady corn fair. holders firm on better wheat. British cabinet patching up crisis with Palmerston in office. Persia Shah leaves Teheran with large army to join Russia. Russia preparing for crisis with secret expedition. Sinope ship loss reported, Turkish losses detailed. Russians move in Poland and Wallachia. Kalafat threatened as Omer Pasha notes aim. Paris volunteers funded by Sinyina residents.
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Baltic
Europe
Lord Palmerston
Pruth
Persia
Teheran
Russia
Tebreze
Dost Mahommed
Savastopol
Osman Pasha
Furks
Singpe
Poland
Wallachia
Bucharest
Lesser Wallachia
Gurtchakoff
Constantinople
Omer Pasha
Kalafat
Sinyina
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J. Krisner
Ea “Ore
Third Street
City
Moores Hill
OCF
Dillsborough
Moores ‘Hill
Ocs
Baptist Church
Bonn
Grand Lodge
Independent Order
Odd Fellows
Indianapolis
Calcutta
Shanghai
Hiinoss
Treasury
California News
H. G. Buasoenn
New Republic
U.S
San Diego
Cal
Sarah Crufield
Louisville
Leavenworth
John Crufield
Crufield
State Board of Agriculture
Jacob Strader
Ohio and Mississippi
Wheeling
Parkersburg
Tophet
Cin. Gazette
Horne
Tion
Bombay Times
Rangoon
a. _P. COBB & co
Sugarhouse
Orleans
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