Death of Revolutionary War veteran Beakman at 109
Daniel Frederick Beakman, last surviving soldier of the Revolution, dies at 109 in Freedom New York after a long life of service. Born 1760 in New Jersey, he fought at Fort Plain and later settled in Arcade and Freedom. He voted in every presidential election from Washington to Grant and left a large family.
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A Passing Felly and the Dignity of Public Life
A dated critique on political hypocrisy and the abuse of public trust. The piece laments dishonor among officials who profit from rivals’ ruin and tarnish soldiers’ reputations, warning that character is exposed when power is misused. It reflects mistrust of enough to unsettle faith in national governance.
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A Work of Art by P. Connelly in Florence
An American sculptor, P. Connelly, in Florence has finished a controversial sculpture satirizing Death and commemorating fallen soldiers. Three figures embody Courage, Perseverance, and Strength as Death appears defeated by Honor in a battlefield tableau featuring a wrecked horse and torn banner.
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A Terniple Death in Rainbow House Fire
The Hartford Post reports a Sunday night blaze in Rainbow at a house owned by John Darwin. Darwin died at daybreak from severe burns after returning inside to rescue his five children amid heavy intoxication. His eldest son, 18, was also badly burned as neighbors saved the family.
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Sulpiers Memorimal Day Observance Decree
Commander Logan G A B issues orders to observe May 30 as a day of commemoration for fallen patriots from the late rebellion. Since the 80th falls on Sunday, posts may observe Saturday the 29th if they choose. No universal ceremony required. individual posts may arrange suitable services based on circumstances.
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Theory of the Aurora Borealis Explains Northern Lightshow
The Boston Herald outlines a theory that the Aurora Borealis is the silent discharge of accumulated electricity in the atmosphere, providing natural relief similar to lightning flashes. The piece presents the explanation as an original, speculative view from the era.
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Treatment for baulky horses by spinning until giddy
A Mate man prescribes a method to cure baulky horses by removing the horse from the carriage and whirling it rapidly in a small circle with two men, one at the tail. The horse is restrained to prevent stepping out, and the method is suggested as often effective, with one or two doses.
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New Emigration Route Shifts Swedes Norwegians To Leith
Sweden and Norway sent 18 000 emigrants to this country last year a new transportation route will direct the emigration from Sweden and Norway and the Baltic countries through Scotland instead of England substituting Leith for Hull as the mainland arrival port.
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Laborers unearth Indian sepulchre in St. Louis mound
A party of laborers digging the northern part of St. Louis uncovered an Indian sepulchre sixty feet long and twenty five feet below the surface. Relics including honey beads coins and other items were scattered around the site.
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