Captivity Sketch of Pioneer Life From the West
A detailed narrative recounts an emigrant party attacked on the Ohio River by hostile Indians after St. Clair. A young man and mother daughter prisoners endure siege, escape plans, and a brutal chase through wilderness aided by a hurricane and resourceful escape. The tale contrasts two fates, with one group later reaching Cincinnati and the other remaining captives until rescue.
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Anon
St. Clair
Ohio
Pittsburg
la Belle Reverue
Blannerhasset’s
Ede
Simon Girty
Chillicothe
Ohio River
Ceasar’s Creek
Little Miami
Waynesville
Columbia
Cincinnati
State of
Wayne
What Santa Anna Can Do With Ten Million Cash
The New York Herald argues Santa Anna seeks ten million dollars cash to secure army loyalty and power. With cash in hand he could raise an army, expand his empire, build a navy, challenge the clergy, and push reforms in northern Mexico, while installments would likely go to Alvarez or another revolutionary successor.
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Santa Anna
New York Herald
Granduer
Fausten Soulotque
Mexico
Alvarez
Doubts Over Iverson Monuments Refund Proposal
The case of Knud Iverson, the Norwegian boy said to have drowned in Chicago for refusing to steal, is questioned by a civic committee. They recommend refunding donations, stating the monument would memorialize a possible falsehood and not serve truth and honesty.
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Exup Iverson
Catcaco
Knud Iverson
Chicago
Prohibitory Liquor Law Passed by Washington Territory
The Council of Washington Territory has enacted a Prohibitory Liquor Law, detailing restrictions and enforcement mechanisms. The measure outlines prohibition goals and expected impacts on local commerce and social policy.
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Council of
Washington Territory
Regulator movement warned over Kansas emigration in Missouri
The St Louis Intelligencer warns that organized bands calling themselves Regulators are forming in Jackson County Missouri to regulate emigration to Kansas. It declares hundreds of thousands of citizens would avoid Kansas if such groups establish an inquisitorial system to judge fitness for settlement. It urges Freemen and Patriots of Missouri to resist the perceived threat.
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St. Louis Intelligencer
Jackson County
Kansas
Intelligencer
North America
Missouri
Maine Democratic Convention Reflects on Losses and Confidence
At the Maine Democratic State Convention, W. E. S. Moor, chairman of the Resolutions Committee, said the party entered power with a strong national and state majority but has since faced changes. He noted losses in Maine, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, with only a draws in New Hampshire.
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Maine
W. E.S. Moor
Committee On Resolutions
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Accident at Madison injures two men with premature blast
In Madison Ohio Lake county on the Fourth two men lost eye sight after anvil misfire while used as a substitute cannon. The incident highlights dangers of improvised weapons during celebrations.
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Madison
Lake County
Ohio
Ill health forces Hon J H Lane to return home
Reports from Brookville American say Hon J H Lane’s health remains poor as agitation over the Nebraska question temperance issue and Catholic question in his district worsens his illness. Latest advices indicate no rapid improvement.
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J. H. Lane
Nebraska
Brookville
Wheeling Council Fails Licenses Then Secures Aim
The Wheeling Virginia temperance council failed to grant licenses as the Legislature overruled. The council then pursued its objective by charging fees: four thousand dollars for a Spring House license, five thousand for McClure, one thousand five hundred for a retail merchant license, and five thousand five hundred for wholesale and retail licenses.
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Wheeling
Virginia
Proscriptive Irish Advertisements in New York Paper
The Pierce paper in New York the Z& Democrat is described as a proscriptive bigoted organ. It is accused of government advertisement rhetoric and gratitude with a vengeance.
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Base Incratirupe
Presiden Pierce
New York
Z& Democrat
N.a
Powder Invention Promises Cheaper, Safer Fireworks
A well known inventor named E Devisme has created a powder that explodes reliably when moist and costs less to produce than existing options. The invention could revolutionize the manufacture and use of fireworks and related powders.
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E Devisme
Two Die in Alton Ill Incident on the First
Two people died in Alton Illinois on the first of the month in a tragic incident. Authorities identified the victims and began a routine investigation at the scene. Local responders rendered aid but were unable to save them. Further details were not immediately released by officials.
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Alton
Fragmentary Cincinnati note on speech and duty
Incomplete clipping references Cincinnati cases and a quotation about thinking before speaking. Mentions Martin Kosta in Kedgie office and a man who formerly rode now walking. details are garbled and unclear.
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Martin Kosta
Mr. Kedgie
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Willard
Thomas
Jefferson
North West Territory
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Utah
Indiana
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Kangas
Courier
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Cour
Lafayette Courier
Washington
Bvrror
Messrs. Chamberlain
Mace
Harlan
Free States
Mason and Dixon
Dan
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