09 May 1866
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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1866
Page
1
A vivid account recounts the 1849 escape of poet and scholar Gottfried Kinkel from Spandau prison in Prussia. Carl Shurz aided with disguise and a midnight plan, guiding Kinkel to freedom aboard a ship near Spandau and toward London, where Kinkel resumed scholarly activity amid German expatriate circles.
The court, led by Judge Allison, sentenced Antoino Probst to death for the first degree murder of Christopher Deering. Probst, convicted after a painstaking trial, was described as having planned the killings, including four victims in a single household, with brutal, premeditated intent.
The pair Virgur and Nise with their sister Revcrarion travel abroad on an observing tour. They discuss prudent plans for staying together during travels and contemplate roaming freely with a hope of return, while one warns of loss if separated.
A manuscript extract quotes a speech criticizing Congress for harsh treatment of the South and defense of Union loyalty. The speaker argues for cautious restoration, warns against excessive power grabs, and predicts Congress will act decisively once loyal governments are established.
Fragmentary column cites political names such as Baldi, Massachusetts figures, and Andrew Jackson Rogers amid a dental health piece by Beecher. It warns against tooth decay, urges cleaning after meals, brushing with soap and water, and stresses early care to maintain teeth through life.
The text argues that poverty is not a misfortune for aspiring entrepreneurs. It claims wealth at start rarely predicts long term success, citing that many who began with abundant means twenty years ago now lack wealth or social standing. It concludes with a warning about losing earlier connections.
Readable fragments discuss a man's name with quirky spelling and references to opulent items. The note seems literary or editorial in tone and mentions phonetic variations and practical use considerations.
A garbled OCR fragment presents fractured dialogue and disjointed phrases about time, fatigue, and wisdom. The text lacks clear subjects, actions, or a coherent event, making precise reporting difficult but indicating incomplete historical wording.
A bankrupt family with nine children confronts mounting financial strain as creditors weigh options. The guardians seek magnanimity to care for the dependents while preserving essential assets.
Westboro correspondent recalls a ninety three year old tutor in Cambridge who disciplined a fair haired pupil named Robert E. Lee, later infamous as commander in chief of the rebel army, suggesting harsher birching might have altered his fate.
A fragment notes that in 1863 General Robert E Lee was touted as a presidential candidate and that a concerted organization supports him as a Confederate model hero in the next campaign. The item hints at a Mobile Register plate headline and ongoing political coalition efforts.
A Muscatine Iowa baby convention gathered fifteen mothers with their children to vote on the prettiest infant. Each baby received one vote and mothers voted for their own offspring.
A Scotsman staying at an inn describes his tired morning and poor sleep. He quips that the night was rough yet better than the dust and din of the digé, noting the devil and others paused to blink at him.
A historic clipping alleges Mormons in Utah are rebellious and responsible for eight Gentile deaths. It claims they posted placards ordering Gentiles to leave the Territory amid rising tensions and violence.
A long, mixed excerpt discusses owls as pest control and mice damage to trees. It describes digging water wells, soil fermentation, and the impact of manure on grass and hay. It mentions farm practices, crop health, and economic notes from farmers and researchers.
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