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Newspaper
Daily Courier
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1854
Page
1
Earlier returns from the recent election indicate Conttss won over Huon by a decisive majority. Also noted are Democratic nominees and delegates for various districts, a convention call in New Hampshire, and several estate and land sales listings with amounts and buyers.
The New York Hospital doctors note seven eighths of cholera victims had preexisting organic illnesses such as liver or lung disease. Postmortem exams show the pattern in nearly all cases. Also reported: three pure shorthorn cattle from Clark County Importing Company sold at Springfield Ohio auction. Prices for bulls and cows ranged widely. The Athanycilas cites experiments by G W Beardsley, patent planner, creating basswood paper from woody fiber.
Wise Brace Wats Tha N Y Tins says a new fashion for gentlemen’s beaver hats features a white fur lining beneath the brim instead of black, creating a startling effect. It suggests every man met appears as if either silver haired or prematurely gray, drawing strong attention at social events.
A London Builder correspondent argues houses should be painted in autumn with woodwork in October. He says coatings last longer and look better after four years than if painted in June, saving future work costs.
Latest news reports the steamer City of Philadelphia wrecked off Cape Rave while en route from Liverpool to Philadelphia. It is described as a total wreck with passengers and crew all saved. Additional items note local political rumors, financial declines, and varied dispatches from Washington and Boston.
Distressing case recalls death of Lawrence Myers from hydrophobia. A neighbor reported Myers struck a dog that worried his chickens, later biting him and a child. The dog died soon after. Myers thirst, spasms, and aversion to water followed, doctors sought treatment and debated tracing the disease to windpipe involvement.
The Hon. John M Bottshed his wal let containing 311 dollars stolen from his pocket while buying a ticket at the New York Theatre. Officer Allison spotted the thief and netted him, recovering the money.
A boiler field accident on the Propeller Trig left fireman Joby Rubina dead after the vessel, ten miles offshore, returned to port. The engineer and another fireman were severely wounded. Coroner Hines held an inquest on Saturday, with a verdict aligned to the known facts.
Private note reports on the evening of the 22 a Manitowec brewer named Rosstoucher stabbed a bartender employed by Mr. Lanvenfeld, killing him instantly. The suspect allegedly surrendered to the sheriff. Mil Sent.
A large stockholder meeting was held at Fox Lake Dodge County with Judd and Mr. Clinton presiding. The gathering was widely attended though details remain unclear.
A rascal enters a shoe shop with a shabby mock of a shoe and tries a test bet with the boss over which item is the worst fake. The boss, apprentices, and a snobbish rival watch as mischief and wagers unfold amid the shop’s chaos.
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A fragmented defense of the Democratic Party critiques President Pierre and his policies. The piece argues the party’s unity erodes while loyalty to its creed persists, asserting that true democratic principles survive despite public discontent and political setbacks. It cites past compromises and urges support for measured reform within the party’s evolving platform.
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