Abolition Era Debate Over Black Voting in Leavenworth
A Leavenworth column reprints a fiery abolitionist critique of Rev. Mitchell and Catholic press figures arguing about black voters. It contrasts African American voting rights with Catholic influence and immigrant loyalties, condemning alleged hypocrisy in religious and political leaders. The piece attacks the notion that race or religion should bar participation in liberty and policy.
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Mitchell
Leavenworth
Kansae
Standerrr
Darius
New York
D. 2. Mitchell
O. J. Mitchell
Deanken
Murope
Massachusetts Selectmen Use Contraband Quota to Pay Debts
A Massachusetts town sought to fill its quota by recruiting Black contraband. They then sold surplus recruits to a neighboring town to cover expenses. The piece criticizes graft and cites bustling rail expansion toward Des Moines and distant state progress amid political tension and public health remarks about smallpox in Washington.
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Massachusetts
New England
Tmi
Chu Mech Suis
Taatachiks
Irish Couple Proud Parents of Twenty Six Children
An Iowa County couple, an Irishman and his wife, are reported as the happy parents of twenty six children, reflecting a remarkable family achievement in local life.
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Iowa City
Iowa County
Tragic Fire at Santiago Church Ends in Devastation
The Month of Mary ceremony at the Church of the Compania in Santiago ended in a deadly fire. A jet of flame ignited garlands as thousands of women filled the church, trapping many inside. Foreigners and local officials, including Nelson Silvey and Henry Meiggs, helped rescue survivors but hundreds perished, with walls and roof collapsing and bodies strewn in the plaza.
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New York
Fries Santiacg
Compsuin
Gurnee
Sid Baudurs Street
Wid
In Compania
Daughters of Mary
Hugh
Lin
Mr. Nelson, Jr. Silvey
Valpo
Henry Meiggs
Henry M. Keith
W. Eaton
George Colton
Col. Cearce
Hanes
Don Claus Dio Monterola
Custodio Gallo
Antonio Gallo
Wall of Fame
Ilundreda
Tragedy at Santiago Church Fire Leaves Thousands Victims
Eyewitness account recalls the deadly blaze at the Santiago church that killed over 2,000, left bodies charred, and exposed failures in fire safety. Priests and officials faced public scorn as chaos and rescue attempts unfolded. The city’s three engines failed, bayonets barred rescues, and demands to raze the ruins and end night church illuminations grew louder.
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Nhugh
Tor Ture
Santiago
James Dimalon
Sam
Chicago Company Formed with Dore as President
A Chicago firm is organized with John C. Dore as president to drill for ore near the city west limits. The report mentions various political and military notes, including Irish disturbances, New York gold imports, and a case involving a British engineer arrested for carrying rebel mail.
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Chicago
John C. Dore
N. York
Douglas
Treasury Department
Washington
Uon
Wm. A. Richardson
Tilinois
Quincey
United States Senate
Kentucky
Vntlac
Steelboys
Ireland
Tris
New York
California
Lord Lyons
Seward
Fort Lafayette
Bermuda
England
United States
Nina Werkness
Apeech
Express
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York Museum of Amatomy and Medicine
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