Survivor Nye recounts shipwreck horror on the John Rutledge
The sole survivor Nye, a New Bedford 19 year old sailor, describes the crew's desperate voyage after the John Rutledge sank near Newfoundland. With one gallon of water and limited bread, passengers and crew endured brutal thirst and famine, leading to death, madness, and cannibalization before rescue by the Germania.
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PsRsoNs
Nye
John Rutledge
New Bedford
Ape
Banke
Newfoundland
New York
Adkinton
Linle
Mr. Nye
Truhman
Mre. Atkinsont
Atkinson
Hough
Walthers
Wight
Germaniay
Silian
Germania
W Aud
Tork
Wadd
Jay Wind
Overthrow of Corrupt Cabal in Wisconsin
Chicago Tribune reports on the Supreme Court’s decision against Barstow and his supporters, heralding a future era of law and order. The piece warns that former allies may attempt to reassemble, while condemning frauds in school funding contracts and election manipulation.
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Wisconsin
Union
Baratowisur
Supreme Court
Barstow
Mlinois
Sigiala
Chicago
Trdune
France and Britain Seek to Reinforce Alliance in Message
A historical speech outlines Britain's queenly gesture to France as a sign of renewed trust. The text emphasizes mutual esteem, strengthened ties, and the aim of broader alliance despite past tensions.
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France
Levis
Republic Press Aims to Serve Readers and Build Support
The piece proclaims the Republic as a fixed fact and a people’s party ready to inform readers weekly. It urges subscribers to boost circulation, defend republican ideals, and elect leaders loyal to liberty amid a heated national race. It notes election stakes and critiques northern complicity with slavery while urging mobilization.
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API
Republic
Politic
Literaires Agriculure
People's Party
Free Atut
Newa
The
County Agricultural Society Officers Named in Clark County
A list of county officers and executive committee members from Clark County is announced with names from several towns. The note highlights a surplus fund and plans for upcoming fairs, inviting farmers and residents to support the society in the next year.
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Richard H. Davis
Baraboo
Lyoneran
M. C.waite
Barnbos
Fallowes
Spring Green
John Young
Franklin
Henry Ashman
Honey Crooky Maratote
Blakesley
Winfield
Ezra Gregory
E. O.rudd
Reedstargh
Padmini
West Beld
Benjamin
Tho Freedam
J. Huntington
Dellona
Jqnkins
New Buffalo
Horace Coleman
Fairfield
John Monroe
K. B. Remengton
John Dennett
Zotit Aldredge
Egbert Cary
Prairie de
Sac
John G. Sanborn
Washington
Sank County
Fangletown Letters to Be Published in One Volume
Wanzer McKim & Co announces The Fangletown Letters will be published in a single volume containing 120 pages with six elegant designs by leading artists. The firm declares confidence in its merit and notes assurances from literary authorities that it offers notable interest for readers.
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Wanzer, McKim & Co
Buffalo
Saming
Sime
Heroes of Old Nations and a New Atlantic Cable
An article recounts acts of courage by William of Orange Julius Caesar and George Washington, praising noble resilience. It then details the New York and Newfoundland Telegraph Company's plan to lay a Trans Atlantic cable, stating a June start, 2400 miles length, two steamers with 200 miles of cable each, and a weight of 10,000 tons of pine logs to drift down Rock River.
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Macaulay
William of Orange
England
Willan
Macaly
Julius Cewsar
Cwear
Wasumoron
Delaware River
Pase
Sal
Fema Ausay
Amarican
New York
Naw
Foundland ‘Telegraph Company
Miri Canning
Bantons
Maontrect
Shia Siioniil
Zonduelor
St. Johns
New Boundland
Enagh
Dreland
The Missing Steamer and the Pacific Quest
The Arabia's voyage postdisaster and the missing steamer from Liverpool are reviewed. Officials consider delays, possible routes via Azores or Western Islands, and the uncertain fate amid Arctic ice and a harsh sea. The piece weighs probabilities and timelines for a port rescue or confirmation.
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PhaeArabia
Pacific
Arabia
Feng
United States
Azores
Wester Islands
Baynt
Thayime
Atlantic
Cork
Persigo
Why Farm Laborers are Bearce Controversy on Militant Labor View
A correspondent argues that the shortage of intelligent, honest native-born farm laborers stems from employer mistreatment. He says farmers profit by keeping workers in subservience and urges fair treatment to attract competent labor. The piece also notes protests and labor unrest in regional towns and cites a Paris campus dispute over police actions.
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Buckley
Fara
Gentienan
Earthquake Report Says Moral Gleanings Stir
A San Francisco correspondent for the New York Times describes the quake as revealing inner morals along the Pacific coast. The piece humorously notes hotel guests, misplaced identities, and couples emerging from hidden corners, with comical misperceptions about residents and attire. The author concedes the event exposed odd human behavior rather than causing moral catastrophe.
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San Francisco
New York Times
Hewaya
Brown
Fulind
Shanghai
Oie
Border Buffigne and Moore Face Threats in Weston Clash
Kansas Attorney General Miles Moore confronts a border row with Stringfellow and Western Reporter allies. At a public Weston gathering the Self Defense Association attacked reformers and urged calm while Moore denounced threats, branding Stringfellow a coward.
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Kansas
Miles Moore
Rollin Antala
Wesiwi
Stringfellow
Western Reporter
Banton Party
Fenrlaes
Sui
Misansipp
Hans
Ald
Gail
Simafliow
Sumpglullen
Platte County
Fran
Abraham
Moore
Raffiar
Chacha
Deng
Weston
Strin
Avi
Fee
Theogtelristian
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Lan
Rowin Brown
Jose
Fife
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Roland
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Ona
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Huradoe
Elngstan
Mervimac
Barnbon Republic
Archibald Christie
Michael Nipperty
R McCouy
George S. Hanily
Mathew Hill
Alex. Dorrenter
Maees H. Chpline
Justice's
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Gyant Co. Herald
Fennimore and
Liberty
Joiney Saya
United States Marshal
United States Circuit Court
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Larssr
Secwre
M. Nisard
Sorbonne
Paria
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Broadway
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Palmer & Co
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