Lawrence and Free State tensions rise in Kansas crisis
Correspondenic reports indictments against Free State men near Topeka and Franklin. Dragoons move under Walker’s command amid threats from Crane family. Law and order described as deteriorating with arrests and warnings as Governor Robinson faces trial in Lecompton.
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Ranbas
Free State
Pitty
Lawrense
Gen. Land
Doniphan
Lawrence
Washington
Topekastone
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Walker
Alcomping
Franklin
Crane
Georgia
Missouri
Govobingen
Gov. Robinson
War in India and China Dominates British Outlook
The report details the Delhi insurgent threat and British plans in India with Parliament backing. It notes Bengal loyalists and imperial resolve to quell the rebellion, while Imperial forces gather reinforcements and seek a swift end to the revolt. The Times reflects on global Britain facing hostile actions from Aden to Hong Kong and warns of wide战争 implications.
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Todia
China
Dolbi
H. Bernard
Madras
Calcutta
Barrackpore
Bengal
Delhi
India
Ec Paleocn
House of Commons
John Russell
Eee
Journal of Commerce
Realers Not Abandoned in Kansas Territorial Debate
A letter from the Pittabu Journal discusses Kansas Territory politics with supporters urging a free state majority. It cites Border Ruffians, Atchison, and Governor Walker, warning of federal measures and urging voter referendums to decide state status despite abolitionist opposition.
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Free State
United States
Lawrence
Éteral Atchison
South Carolina
Kansas
Minouri
Charleston Mercury
E. Worthy
Bissouri
South
Kansas Territory
Katsas
Free States
Nomination and campaign tour of Edward Stanly in California
A San Francisco correspondent reports the Republican nomination of Edward Stanly for governor and outlines his campaign trail from San Francisco to Marysville. Stanly drew large crowds in Music Halls and will tour mining towns, using Hunter Helper’s Impending Crisis as a Republicanist text. Weller leads the Democratic ticket, with potential cross-party endorsement affecting the race.
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San Francisco
Old North
Edward Stanly
Weller
Democracy
Iver
Stanly
Sacramento
Marysville
South
Hunter R.helper
North Carolina
Potato Rot Crisis and Proposed Remedies in Lancaster County
The article discusses severe potato rot worsened by late rains, noting spread mainly in valleys while higher ground remains less affected. Readers report regional complaints and several remedies including digging vines, resting soil, and lime plaster treatment, though effectiveness is uncertain. It urges experiments and shared results to combat the crop disease.
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South Arich
Beill
Lancaster Nimes
Letter Responds to Remonstrance on Kangay Statutes
A letter replies to a remonstrance by Professor Silliman and others. It asserts recognition of the bidding force of the Kangay statutes with main them and the authority of the United States Government in civil and military matters.
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Premprnt Buowayay
Silliman
Wilh Maistain
United States
Union County Ticket Assembly Members List
The ticket for Union County includes candidates for Sheriff William W. Irwin Pulaski to Register, Clerk of Courts Alfred G. McCreary N Brighton, Treasurer William Henry, Auditor Nathan P. Couch New Brighton, Poor House Director vacancy, Coroner Nathan P. Couch, Trustees M T Kennedy and Samuel Morehead Sharon, and Commissioners Abner Morton Franklin and Smith Cunningham Beaver with terms listed.
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Union Couny
DE Lorma Imbrie
Beaver
George
P. Shaw
Lawrence
William W. Irwin
Pulaski
Samuel
Trustees of Academy
M.T Kennedy
N. Brighton
Samuel Morehead
Sharon
Smith Cunningham
Abner P
Lacock
Rochester
County Committee Meeting in Beaver Friday at 1 PM
Notes from the county committee meeting announced for Beaver at the sheriff's office on Friday the 28th at 1 PM. Attendance urged as important business will be transacted, with various notices and local news items accompanying the agenda.
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Sheriff's ‘Office
Beaver
Fragmented 1880s financial notes trigger comparisons and questions
A garbled ledger like report discusses General expenditures and receipts for Main Line surveying and canal commissions. It notes mismatched sums from 1880 to 1888 and questions about audit figures and overspent items with references to the Star and various officials.
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Cartex
Jambi
Sabiata
Inez
Genea
Deaver
Jock
Audibu
Local Academy Notes and Political Comment from the Star
A fragmentary 19th century newspaper item discusses a local academy with attendance 106 and upcoming fall session starting the first Wednesday in November. It notes the founders, faculty including Miss Miller and Professor of Music, and suggests plans for additional buildings to accommodate growth. The piece also references political charges against Mr Henry, Republican candidate for Treasurer, and recounts past local party actions and opinions from the Inquirer.
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D. Agnew
Wnoxa
Messrs
Agnew
Roberts
Collins
Court House
Dream Vision of Democratic Rendezvous and Political Scheming
A narrator recounts a dream in which Windy Bobby, Turncoat Jimmy, First fiddle Tommy, Second fiddle Sammy and others discuss Democratic strategy. Bobby admits responsibility as mail agent for the Allegheny Valley Railroad and contemplates the fallout of an election, while the group plans to respond to questions from the Argus editor. The tale blends political satire with personal accountability and party intrigue.
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Suri
Windy
Bobby
Jimmy
Charley
Firet
Tommy
Sammy
Phatghes
Robert
Thomas
Andy Bobby
Sammys
Allegheny Valley
Western Star
Maderné Wy
John
Allegheny J Valley Railroad
Lefe
Pashd
Beaver
State Central Committee
Wilmot
Windy Bob
Barlo
The
Argus
Snd
Ietolne
Ueuppose
State Committee
Pittsburg
Gaia
Juries for September Term and Beav er County notes
A historical fragment lists jurors for September term with five grand jurors and names across townships including Beaver Brighton Chippewa Darlington Economy Fallston Greene Hanover New Brighton Rochester South Beaver and others. The piece weaves in editor comments and local notices about political affiliations and medical advertisements with scattered names and places.
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New Sewickfy
Job Chaney
Ohio
Daniel Dawson
A “Jaitterson
John Hennon
Phillipsburg
Phillip Grits
Pulaski
William McClelland
Son
Thomas Calhoun
Rochester
A.N. Frazier
Fidei South
Beaver
Robert, Graham
Hin Stent
Constitutional Convention Progress Amid Divisions in St Paul
In St Paul on August 21 the Constitutional Convention moved slowly as disputes narrow. Republicans push for a single Constitution submission while Democrats demand both options. Reported removal of three half breed Todians who killed B. German tear Gull last week and transfer to an unspecified location.
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Billious
Potomac
Dornier
Hollowsay
St. Paul
Minnesota
Ohio Life and Trust Co. Suspension Sparks City Excitement
In Cincinnati on August 14 a large crowd gathered on Third Street as the Ohio Life and Trust Company of New York faced suspension. Uncertainty loomed over whether the firm would reopen tomorrow, with fears that the local house might spend. The New York suspension was seen by some as temporary, while others feared a lasting impact.
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Ohio Life and Trust Company
Cincinnati
Third Street
Ohio ‘Life& Trust Co
N. v
Tomoorrow
N. Y
Sontrary
Wilmot Addresses Slavery Position at Philadelphia Meeting
Aug 24 the Republican gubernatorial candidate D Wilmot spoke at Jayne's Hall in Philadelphia outlining his stance on the slavery question to a large audience.
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Philadelphia
D. Wilmot
Jayne's Hall
Cee
Battle report near Gila river foul with casualties
From Mexico August 22 Col Roberta reports a battle between Apache Indians and Col Miles command on the Gila river. Twenty five Indians killed and upwards of three wounded Lieuts Stein and Davis and nine privates wounded Miles recovered a large amount of property
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Louis
Roberta
New Mexico
Miles
Terrific hurricane damages Woodland Wisconsin houses
A severe hurricane swept Woodland Wisconsin last night destroying every house. Station agent Mr. For was killed attempting to stop a freight train. Telegraph lines are ruined and rail tracks badly damaged.
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Catoaco
Woodland
Wisconsin
For
Town Republican State Convention in Ragalliens Beate Coane District
Aug 22 report from Curiaco notes Geo. RoR Lowesas and Dene for Governor as leading candidates. Fivill Tieut Governor appears in discussion. Town Citty hosts convention with local delegates and party officials set for keynote addresses and platform voting.
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Curiaco
Ragalliens Beate Coane
Citty
Lowesas
Fivill Tieut
Voter call to turnout amid hopeful message
Fragmentary text urges county voters to come out for a hopeful moment in a labor cause. Mentions Pennsylvania and a notable opportunity, inviting broad participation in an election or civic action.
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Pennsylvania
Davin Jouyaios Dies in Borough at Age 42
A local notice records the death of Davin Jouyaios of this borough on the 18th, aged 42 years. Details remain scarce in the fragmentary obituary.
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Ted
Davin Jouyaios
Lost milking cow and farming items for sale
An 1897 advertisement lists prices for presses mills and farm tools and notes a lost red milky cow with distinctive ear and tail marks. It offers rewards for return and describes the animal and the missing details. It also includes sales of cider mills tomato jars apple parers and garden tools.
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Pittsburgh
Jan Wann
MITS
Gale
Jas
Eurmers
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