Democratic Convention at Wavpan October for Third District
In the Baily Courier dated September 8 1854 a Democratic Congressional Convention for the Third District is to be held at Wavpan on the Tuesday nearest the 29th of October to choose delegates from Assembly and Senatorial districts and to transact conventions business. Names listed include Robert Jenkinson and Murdock Hog among delegates. The issue also notes a theater performance and other local notices.
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Wavpan
Assembly
Senate
Great Garamnina Know-Nothings Picnic at Georgetown Masa
A large Know-Nothing gathering estimated at 4000 to 5000 people met for a picnic at Georgetown Masa on the 30th ultimo. The event drew local residents and supporters, reflecting party activity in the region during that period.
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George_ town
Masa
Black Republicans pick Sonover for Congress in Rochester
The Black Republicans of the 1st District nominated Sonover for Congress at their Rochester convention held on the 6th. The party united behind the candidate as they set their campaign platform and support.
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Congressional Newsattox
Wraan! Sonover
Congress
Rochester
Money Market Tightens Across Regions Report
The New York Tribune notes a persistent tight money market with demand outpacing supply. Rates vary by loan type from 7 percent for demand loans to 12 and a half percent for mail road acceptances. Wisconsin and Illinois discounts at 2 percent. Counterfeit notes circulate. western money excitement appears to have cooled. Tompson's Reporter lists Warrants prices for various acres, with a free supply.
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New York
New York Tribune
Indiana
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Tompson
Monumental Illinois Central Bridge Described as Majestic
A grand bridge of the Illinois Central Railroad crosses the Illinois River at La Salle. It spans the river from bluff to bluff, over half a mile long and seventy feet high. It rests on seventeen piers with sturdy abutments, and its cost is estimated at 760,000. The lower level carries common vehicles while the upper carries cars.
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Illinois Central Railroad Company
Ilinois River
la Salle
America
Bluff
American railway enterprises lauded as national pride
Excerpt notes that American railways of the era build works of monumental scale, rivaling ancient monuments and requiring vast national wealth. The speaker, Madam Dempster, remarks on the imposing grandeur and significance of U S railroad progress as a matter of national pride.
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Arena Crosher
Vermont Whigs Triumph and Newark Riot Report
The Vermont Whigs sweep the state electing their ticket including governor and congressmen, while a violent riot breaks out at Newark New York with Irish Protestants clashing Catholics. one person is killed and churches suffer damage. The Interior Department plans to open lands withheld from entry for railroad routes to private entry at 125 per acre, except where grants have been made.
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Vermont
Newark
New York
Yoeientrg
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Elderly bachelor marries at Fifth street Catholic Church
News items report 70 year old Mr. Benjamin Bint wed yesterday to Mrs. Julia Chaff, widow of 30, at the Catholic Church on Fifth street. Also noted are a Detroit man purchasing eighty acres at Mackinac for 3000 dollars for summer cottages, railroad conductors fined over a car incident, record passenger totals on Michigan Central Railroad, and Crest Western Railroad hiring eighty watchmen to deter cattle and bogs, with a Hamilton Spectator quip about cow catchers and trains.
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Benjamin Bint
Fifth Street
Julia Chaff
Iast
Chaffs
Henry Ledyard
Detroit
Gen. Causa
Mackinac
London
Repverox in Size The New York Tribune Shrinks Issue
The New York Tribune prints on a smaller sheet Friday due to widespread business depression and fewer advertisements. The note suggests the reduction reflects the paper’s cost constraints and advertiser slowdown.
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New York Tribune
the Tribune
Tribune
General Shields Seeks Release of Col Diseal from Berkley Springs
A Chicago Democrat report quotes Gen Shields informing a citizen he aims to bring Col Diseel back to Washington from Berkley Springs. Shields returns to Barklay Springs to stay with Col Bissell until recovery or death. Physicians say his death could occur at any moment and Shields will remain in the city for several days.
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Saeros
Col. Bissern
Gen. Shields
Col. Diseel
Washington
Berkley Springs
Shields
Barklay Springs
Col. Bissell
Shielda
Chicaza
Errrets oF THE Devt ox THe Paice oF Cattle
A cattle man active in Southern Illinois reports drought worsened, feeding scarce, hay and corn limited, calf prices at 4 00, yearlings at 26 00, two year olds at 8 10 00. Water scarcity pushes stock to seek streams, with despair among stockmen.
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Drouth
Tiesys
Dreuth Prolonged Nine Months Longer Affects Cattle
A Chicago Democratic report notes the drought lasts nine months longer, jeopardizing pasture and leading to cattle herds being raised to survive. The downturn threatens livestock owners and regional markets as ranches brace for reduced forage and higher costs.
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Chicago
The Lady Elgin Disaster Details From Passengers
Passengers recount the Lady Elgin voyage from port Wednesday with 300 aboard. A dense fog left visibility near zero as the ship struck a rock off Manitowoc. The vessel sank after pumps failed. a leathered crew fought water, with wool and flour damaged. The ship was towed to Manitowoc and later pumped out to float.
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Elgin
Lady Elgin
Chamberlain
Sheboygan
Manitowoc
Fon
Sheboygan Lyland
Man Kills Suitor by Accidental Gunshot in Home on Mound Street
John McArthur, while paying his addresses to Miss Jane Ves mond, picked up a gun, aimed at a lamp, and fired as it misfired. The blast struck the woman in the side, killing her instantly. He surrendered to authorities the following morning and requested an investigation. Cincinnati Commercial.
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John McArthur
Jane Vesmond
Aoom
Mound Street
Seventh
McArthur
Cin. Commercial
Doctor settles a gander case in Bloomfield court
Dr S Hesxprep and Forty Dontars ron Sermon Ganpear settled in Bloomfield around 1820. He treated a neighbor’s broken leg for five ten dollars, and the owner refused payment. The gander’s owner appealed, the Supreme Court upheld the lower judgment with costs, and eventually the farm paid two hundred ten dollars in damages plus costs. Day ton Ohio.
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Saul
Gander
Theowner
Supreme Court
Dayton
Ohio
Young Again In A Dream Like Forest Vision
The scene shifts through a dreamlike landscape as the narrator describes a boyish wish to return to youth. A tapering river, lifted hair, and quiet lull of sleep frame a memory filled with playful creatures and looping actions. The boy confronts fear, hears a distant bell, and longs for a lost vitality that never fully returns.
Gals ix swimming and the lake mystery tale
In a raunchy tale a narrator recalls spying fourteen girls led by Sally Jones and Lilly Jones as they prepare for a lake swim at Cloverdale Lake. Disguised as Rudy McShane he follows to witness the scene and reports their undressing plan while boys avoid chance encounters. The narrator hints at further revelation of identities.
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Lise Desenbury
Riss the Ocher
Sally Jones
Bucky Jocelyn
Sally
Creane
Tore
Cloverdale Lake
Nikegin
Sally Janes
Rudy McShane
Lilly Jones
Toby
Mlin
Echon
Amt
Bob
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