Government and the Iron Interest Outcry Over Foreign Pipe Supply
The piece condemns a Washington decision favoring Scottish iron pipe over American manufacture for the Washington Aqueduct project. It argues free trade hurts domestic workers, notes idle capital, and calls for voting against the administration and its tariff stance in the upcoming election. It asserts proposals from American firms were higher and unavailable by October, leading to foreign labor and shipments abroad despite cheaper options at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
Washington
Scotland
Free Trade
Seatch
Lway
Messrg. Starr
Camden
Béoth
Lvov
Bnig
Norristo
Bree Press
Kansas
Free State
Mikaourut
Peiite
Read Nomination Praised for Philadelphia Independence
endorsement lauds John M Read as a capable lawyer and reformer. supporters hail his long service, anti nullification stance, and commitment to protectionist principles while urging voters to back his nomination despite party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Union
John M. Read
Casa
Buchanan
John M
M. Amer
Filibuster Walker Claims Administration Pressures on Nicaragua Policy
Walker reiterates his charge that the administration sought to persuade him to abandon plans for Nicaragua and direct armed efforts toward Mexico. He cites alleged interviews with the secretary in which Walker says the official urged his course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Register
Unig S
Ena
Nicaragua
Mexico
Henninggen
Pa Walker
Li Hall
Lecompton politics and English bribe threat in Kansas crisis
The text argues the English bribery of the Lecompton Constitution, warns Congress may reject Kansas statehood, and predicts a constitutional convention, with territorial government and a drive to ratify a pro slavery Constitution. It discusses press reactions, political pressures, and possible responses by the U.S. government. It also covers a Maine dog incident and a nomination in Paoli Indiana. The piece connects national policy to Kansas crisis and Mexico’s political shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigi
Lhyn
S Sengtors
Greene
Bi Bright
Albany
Lecompton
United States
Kansas
Thade
Congress
Wm. H
Bo Iongt & Pee Gin
Mexico
Zulog
Comonfort
Zuloagg
Constitutional Party
Phila
Fragmentary 1858 political ticket exposes local offices
The document lists candidates for state and local posts including Philadelphia canal commissioner John M. Read and auditor James Morrison, with names such as E. Frazier Fayette, William Shioodes Moon, Henry Goerring New Sapickly, and trustees for Academy. It reads as a damaged era ballot or roster from August 4, 1858.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suppeme Court
John M. Read
Philadelphia Canal
E. Frazier
Fayette
Dentists and civic notices crowd a chaotic local page
A jumble of items reports vacation dates for public schools opening on the sixteenth, a pardon petition circulating in Pittsburg, a national dentists convention in Cincinnati, postmaster appointment, church dedication at Baden, factory plans in New York and Beaver County, and a proposed schedule change for the Columbian County Fair.
Rattler Premature in Presidential Candidate Talk
The piece argues newspapers exaggerate merit and claims of candidates for the Presidency. It contends early chatter is unprofitable and future contenders may emerge as times change. It notes public men could rise to fill potential needs as the year approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advic
Lara
Bla ick/ Re- Sail dace by restoring is by my
The fragmentary OCR text references an organization and an event or publication tied to a public site. Core details are unclear, with missing names and dates, but suggests a restoration or revival linked to a figure or group and public access.
Election Notes and Local Harvest Report from Kansas
Fragmentary Kansas newspaper item notes election themes and voter views on a proposition. It also reports weather and crop conditions, a boat arrival in Industry, a law on horse control with fines, and a court case update involving James Kully.
Beaver County Fair Plans Move Forward Amid Agricultural Talk
Beaver County Agricultural Society officials met at the court house with Richey Eakin absent. J H Dickson acted as president pro tem as members discussed premiums for the coming fair, grounds and track arrangements, and posters and diplomas. officers were appointed to manage events and a special committee was formed to oversee the fair's agricultural branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural
Beaver County’ Agricultural Society
Court House
Beaver
Richey Eakin
IL Dickson
Mitchell
Darragh
Dickson
Wilson
Hick
the Society For
Forty Hen Way
B. Briggs
Jas, Darragh
R. H.agnew
Yeas
Ferguson
Reed
Nelson
Briggs
Hawkins
Litchell
Dicksop
Mcasra
Cunningham
Agoun
Brest
Public square improvement eyed by Beaver County leaders
Commissioners consider extending Court House grounds to envelop the north and east sides, creating an open enclosure with trees and walkways. Citizens pledge private subscriptions to fund landscaping while borough officials weigh minimal public cost and avoid new taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wevano
Conkmiestongey
Borou
Gomét Anf
Bac
Ibi
Six Steamers for the Paraguay Expedition
The steamers Wasurycrox Dry and Water Witch, plus Fulton and Harriet Lane, are to join the expedition against Paraguay. The brigs Bainbridge, Perry, and Dolphin, armed with 16 guns each, will also participate in the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paraguay
Wasurycrox Dry
Water
Witch
Fulton
Harriet Lane
Bainbridge
Perry
Dolphin
Battle near Big Stone Lake reports Sioux Chippewa clash
The Tribune cites a July 14 battle near Big Stone Lake between bands of Sioux and Chippewas with seventy one fatalities reported. Also noted are political stump speeches by Thomas Corwin in August for the Republican ticket and a Baltimore Sun teaser on health tonics and digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waas
Chrcaco
Iearos
Minnesota
Banda of Sious
Big Stone Lake
Tne
Thomas’ Corwin
Thomas Corwin
Congression
Hin
Agust Gils
Chillicothe
Merrow
Yellow fever cases reported at New York quarantine hospital
The report notes more than thirty five yellow fever cases at the New York quarantine hospital on Friday with hopes that most patients would be cured. Mentions Southern Illinois Egypt and political sentiment around Douglas and Buchanan in a township context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New’ York
Piarantine Hospital
Illinois
Egypt
Douglas
Buchanan
Secretary Cass to President Marti on Nicaragua treaty dispute
A damaged note outlines Secretary Cass sending a message to President Marti regarding Nicaragua and the treaty. It mentions insult, withholding the treaty, and warnings over vested rights and arbitration, with references to generals and cabinet decisions in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass’ Ae
Marti
New York
New
Panama
Nicaragas
Lamar
Havi B. Selie
Buchannn
Wes
Agaws
Agip Zens Iir
Nicaragua
Generale
Martinez
Sis
Utah to St Louis Dispatches on Mormon Leaders
Reported Utah to St Louis dispatches mention Brigham Young returning to Salt Lake City with Mormon leaders in the capital. News notes debate deposits near Salt Lake and Salt Lake City trade routes with New York and western forts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
St. Louis
Uta
A. Januy
Leavenworth
Livingston
U Miggins
Lake City
Joy
Capitol
Winhley
Brigham
Theta
Vatain
Brigham. Young W
Mul
Mona
Fragmented Canary? Washington News Fragments on Paraguay and Treaty
Readable text shows diverse notes from Washington about Paraguay actions and a Cass-Yrissari treaty exchange. Mentions Napier, Mr. Gigs, and a secret letter question the President. The garbled lines reflect a chaotic wire service dispatch with references to French officers and military logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Avasingaray
Thebe
Paraguay
H Lard Napier
Gigs
Agent to Frazier River and Notorious Horse Thief Arrested
A fragmentary report notes an agent to the Frazier River and the arrest of a noted horse thief linked to Scroggins. It mentions authorities pursuing leads, awaiting proper representations, and transport to Fort Scott for proceedings. Reports also reference multiple murders attributed to the suspect in Pony County and the Big Blue region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frazier River
Wallington
James
Bedford Sptlings
John Nuvent
Santee Herall
Citiz
United States
St. Louis
Pishatcher Iron
Leavenworth
Tha 25Th
Port
Boonville
Tota
Scroggins
Fort Scott
S Scroggins
Poney County
Fight Report Confusing Notes From Old Survey Row
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a surveyor general appraiser and a confrontation with dillaye. The text is garbled but hints at a spat, a head strike, a fate tied to judicial consequences, and a fragmentary account of a house or exchange. No clear dates or places are legible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillaye
Mart
Wien
Accident Affects City Road Vehicle
An accident yesterday near The Falls City left a vehicle damaged and occupants scalded. Police reported brake failure and a dented cylinder as the cause. The incident occurred about 30 miles from the city on the upward stretch of the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Stdainer
Louisvithy
Daly
Re Nomination Nominated In Dixey Ill For Congress
A re nomination is filed today in Dixey Illinois for the congressional seat. A single majority is stated for the candidate to seek reelection in the congressional district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixey
Ill
Ilyie Farnsw
Gongrass
Sional
Fever outbreak reported aboard ship in quarantine
Fragmentary notes describe yellow fever aboard a vessel at quarantine with crew members aboard and a death listed. Nonspecific names and dates appear, indicating a fatal case during a quarantine inspection.
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Gaid States
Ee Srvice
Spain
Cuba
Raed
Bengings
Aed
United Blites
Benton
Messrs. Maitland
Phelps, & Co
Thea Hiclé
Lowey
Gran
Ae Country
Ashington
Austin
New York i
Argus
Coutyticket
Willtan
Stewart
Stercor
Assembly
Joseph
Welbon
Borogh
William ‘Shiodes, Moon
James Morrison
Frankfort
Poor Kitoalss
Henry Goerring
Trustees of Academy
Young
David
Marquis
Freedom
David Ramsey
Ling
Tho
Pittsburg
Dekran
Cincinati
Badders
Baden
Nework Coal i Company
Ork and Gonnetthcat
New Galile
Stea
Leo Mence
Columbian County Agricultural Society
Havig
Beaver County Society
Aleady
Benatorouglas
Pitebae
Ivanie
Rattler
Saad
Hiram Nofy
Abdulhia
Vanport
Newaig
Extorton
Rochester Maufacturing
Illenteg
Stowe
M T.C. Gould
Lewis Reno
Silas ‘Powell
J.A. ‘Bholes
Iain’ Moore
Lacock
Robert Jackson
Tomuel Woodruff
Walbridge
Gould
Johp McGowan
Speyerer
Newastle
Xenia
Westmreland
Indiana
Armstrong
Blairsvill S
Wes Moreland
Edgar Cowany
Tadiada Ton
Ohn Covode
Armett Ax G Parwin P Bolns
Mnnaraar Etechoy
Ithis Brigade
Mill
Eridayane
Apt Ber
Brighton
Oblonel
Cube
Bridgewat Ty
B. Mate
Caancep Hanps
Hotal
Cca Acab Ross
David Eakin
Ee Pon
John
Sherman Pe
Richland Do
John Tyler
Chicago Times
Cook
Chicago
Chicago Herald
Garnaghan
Allegheny City
The
Beaver Argus
Boerbave
Holland
Baltimore Sun
Boston
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