The Stock-Jobber and the Soldier’s Fortune
A stern stock-jobber collapses under the wave of bold schemes as a young soldier explains his plan to double wealth. They plot to manipulate markets after a battlefield victory, while the wounded Lincoln-impersonation and a proud, desperate father figure intertwine in London amid a great wedding and public bustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Lenbella
Vincolu
Liost
Lawver
Ellison
Lainen
Hibrel
Lfeur
Batte
Express
Carmot
England
England . ‘There Has Been Panic Over Everything. Lud Napo- Jeon
Stke
Buttefeld
Lincolns +P
Isabylla
Fragmented OCR Narrative Of A Faire Bride And World Views
A garbled OCR passage describes a bride with blond and white attire. It references a liberal man and a young lieutenant as lucky figures, with the world declaring the old work jobber figures as remarkable and never disproved. The text mixes social commentary and romance in a faded historical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courne
Potato Rot Threatens Potatoes Across Regions
The article warns of a repeat potato disease across the country. Vines wilt and blacken. boiled samples reveal black hard specks. If unchecked, spring and fall prices may rise. Also notes Nantucket fire losses and insurance impacts, plus local efforts to aid sufferers and assess damages.
Bristol Industry Faces Tariff Scene and War Talk
A local Bristol plan envisions two large town gulls and a furnace yard boosting employment, but a cut in tariffs could halt progress. The piece also reports on tariff bill uncertainty in Washington, Army movements toward Monterey, and a physician noting temperance reducing summer illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coudtty
Bristol
Destructive Nantucket Fire Levels Much of Town
A massive blaze in Nantucket, reported by the Nantucket Warder, devastates Third Ward structures with about 1 million dollars in property lost. The fire began near Wi H Geary’s hot shop, spreading rapidly and destroying many blocks including offices, stores, and residences along Main and Orange streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantucket
Washington Insurance Office
Brat
American Insurance Office
Mutual
Wi. H. Geary
Mats Sveret
Mainstreet
Riddell
Nickeraun & Waitt
George MH. Raddell
Josiah ©. Swain
Win. Summerhays
A. Howard
Gleason
Thorogon
Harris Barber Shop
Gardner's
J. C
Congdon & Co
Mirror
Washington Hall
E.W. Allen
Whig
Hussey's
J. Kelley
Geary
G. W. Macy
Burnett’s
TW. Culdory
B. Sywuin
Citzens’ Bank
Gr, Pierce & Co
Exchange
Bunker
Bank
Coffin House
Gardner Coffin
H. Goodrich
A.kelley
Paddock
Mitchell & Whitney
Mitchell's
Center
G. Brown's
Fulger
G. M. Sunes
W. Coggeshall
Bingden & Might’s. Jy
Main Street
W. Bradbury
E. & J.ay Savings Bank
J. Hashaway
Adame & Parker
Am! Gardnar & Macy
Ray & Barrett
Inquirer
Com. Ing. Co
J. W. Barrett & Sons
Custom House
J.crocker
5. Swain
Messrsdams
J. N. Hassett
J. Brock
G.C. Macy
Baxter Building
D. Wood
A. W. Stebbens
G. Macy
R Macy
F. Colborn
RK. F. Gardner
D.C. Swain
Jonas Garfield
I. A. Dene Aaner
Danie Neahe E Hramblin
Jack. Coffin
WH. Gothalif
J. Cogpeshall
Cilemen
O. Fulger
MH. Folger
HB Filrehai
Josiah Coleman
Jessy Crosby
Reuben Ellis
Alem, Long
J. H. Pease
Orange Street
Dr. Ruggles
Fire Destroys Major North Street Buildings in Wharf Area
The fire consumed all buildings from Main to Broad streets on North Water and adjacent blocks. About 300 to 400 structures burned with insured losses estimated up to a million dollars. No lives lost, several injured, and emergency crews from local mills and ships aided in suppression. The Telegraph carried updates via the Massachusetts passengers in the early morning to inform distant residents.
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Os Crosy
Dy Rowell
Wei Aaron Mitchel
Mhuw
Wain
I. i
Ash Street
L. Macy
William R. Faston
B. Austin
Spencer House
C. Starbuck
Broad Street
He’ Cea Church
William
Fee
Federal Street
Athe‘neon
Marision Ouse
Centre Strect
East Ine
James H. Barker
M. Hoody
J. Athearn
Messrs. Sprague
J. Sturtevant
J.upham
S. & TY. Husgey
R. Mitchell
G. Gardiner
Or Fearing
G. L. Smith
West Side
J. F. Auhearn
G. A. Lawrence
A. Pinkham
A. Davis
S. Macy
Peter I. Ewer
A. Hussey
A. Castle
M. Swain
J. Colman
Mel Hiller
J. Summerbays
Allen Independent Lane
Lower
Pearl Street
Upper Pearl Street
House
A. Chase
Steamboat Co
Massachusetts
New Bedford
U.S
Ware
Appeals for aid after Nantucket fire devastates town
The Nantucket selectmen issue a public appeal describing a wide fire that destroyed much of the business district including groceries, dry goods, factories, and shops. Many families became homeless and provisions face likely shortages, urging generous support with prompt distribution.
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Nantucket
Health of the troops and frontier loss report from war news
The Philadelphia arrival from New Orleans on the 6th brings word of improved health among volunteers, while the steamer Frontier is reported lost at the mouth of the Rio Grande with nearly all aboard. Generals and troop movements across Texas and Mexican fronts are sketched with several officers named and positions noted.
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Philadelphia
New Orleans
Alabama
Point Isabel
Republic of the Rio
Carajaral
Matamoras
Cuniigo
San Fernando
Reynosa
Camargo
Ampudia
San Luja
Potosi
Mejia
Arintit
Hiv
Col Payne
Baltimore
Washington
Conquest of Mexico and War Rumors Across the Midwest
The Baltimore Patriot notes government dismemberment plans for Mexico and possible conquest. The Green Bay Republican reports Missouri river arrivals about Siox Blackfeet and Foxes mobilizing to attack white settlements along Iowa and Wisconsin borders. The Milwaukie Sentinel mentions Captain Marcy and Lieutenant Crittenden opening recruiting depots in the state, with duty at Harrieburg and Bedford and oversight of auxiliary depots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Missouri
Towa
Wisconsin
Milwaukie Sentinel
She Bth
State versus federal power over alcohol licensing
A historical discussion argues that state governments may regulate or prohibit the sale of alcohol, while federal authority promotes trade. It calls for high taxes on foreign spirits and domestic distillation controls, detailing licenses and fees for distillers, retailers, and taverns to curb grog shops and protect established taverns.
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New York
Ghoneller -Whittiésey
Rochester
M. Y
Philadelphia Daily Ledger
Israel
Stata
Ste
Newspapen Pies and Regiments in California
Fragmented notes report a new regiment to be commanded by Col Stevenson and a New York gentleman to establish a newspaper in California. A Jersey City murder follows, Spencer shooting his wife, who dies. he is captured. Other items note a Wheeling laborer Dempsey dying in heat and a British grant for a Pacific steam route.
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New York
Col. Stevenson
Gentleman of
California
Atima
United States
Shockind Murpeawn
Jensey Crry
M.S
Spencer
Otmego County
Jersey City
Eny Jobs
Jhue
Ier
Marri
Columbus
Indy
W. ¥. Tribune
Timothy Dempsey
Hough & Moore’s Wharf
Sea Street
Wheeling
Boston Atlas
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Cike Phenex
Jothers
New England
Businegs
Provdencé Journal
Mutual Insurance
Jastat
Providence
Mall River
Fall River
New Bedford Mercury
Government
Tanny
Tarry
Willard
Thia
Brazon Santiago
Col
Wm. R. Taylor
Mutual Safety Office
Boston
Pennsylvania
Evans
Davie
Journal of Commerce
Monterey
Rio Grande
C. Ivis
Polk
Mexico
U. S
Frontier
Potomac
Baltimore Patriot
México
Shany
Key West
Lanphar
Russell
Sand Key
Jamaica
Cuba
McLane
Howard
Bay West
Havana
Yale
Uistle
Bapresa
Calumbus
Rug Pacitto
Panawa
Royal Company of Tranceut Steam Navigation
Pacific
Iathinus
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