Death of General Zachary Taylor in Washington
Washington July 16 1890 details the death of President Zachary Taylor after a battle with cholera morbus and typhoid fever. The article notes his final hours at the executive mansion, family sorrow, public mourning, and tributes from colleagues and officials as the nation resumes under President Fillmore.
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Philadelphia
Zachary Taylor
United Tates
Wastixnton
Capitel
Taylor
Yivs
Eure
United States
Mourning Devotions After President's Death and Cabinet Shakeup
Citizens mourn as national colors fly at half mast and the Executive mansion closes. The cabinet drafts a communication to Mr Villivore, while Mrs Taylor's illness deepens the crisis. Speculation swirls on post Taylor administration, with Webster as possible Secretary of State and Meredith favored by some.
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Villivore
War and Navy
State Departments
Lisk
Raymond
Taylor
Hiineelf
Washington
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Mia Taylor
White House
Senator Davis
Mississippi
Colonel Taylor
Baltimore
Fillmore
Meredith
Collamar
Bir
Webster
Treasury Department
New York
Favarader
Beresvad
Funeral of General Taylors Wasiuxaton July 13
Funeral pageant of General Taylor in Washington described as imposing. Mourning music and soldiers' march fill hearts with sorrow. Old Whitey leads the procession in mourning trappings. Military portion lasts fifteen minutes, overall procession about three quarters of an hour. Pallbearers include Henry Clay Lewis Cass Daniel Webster and others.
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Taylors Wasiuxaton
Harts
Old Whitey
Washinton
Taylor
Henry Clay
T. Shat
Lewis Cass
Daniel Webster
J. M. Berrien
Tru
List of Officials and Generals Name Fragments
Readable fragments list names and titles including Isaac, Holmes, Curtigs, Walker, Crunch, Jesup, Gibson, Bullard, Tenderson, and others in a dated compilation of officials and generals.
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Vinian
Mon
Wagh White
Isaac ZZ
Holmes
G. W.P. Curtigs
Ley
Walker
Crunch
Sesh Galus
Jesup
Gibson
Com. Bullard
Tenderson
Resolutions of the Whigs of Ohio May 6 1850
The Whigs of Ohio adopt resolutions in Columbus on May 6 1850 condemning immediate admission of California, opposing forcible arytinasn of Meavenin territory, and affirming suspension of involuntary servitude while urging cautious stance on national policy.
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Columbus
Ugmrane
Taylor
Colefarren
Mann
Daring Burglary And Town Improvements In Our Village
A burglary at the Jewelry Store of Mr TS Innersone yielded about one thousand dollars in watches and jewelry. The adjacent Drug Store of Tons F Woostix was also entered, with the thieves taking a change box. From Mr Ingursoll’s shop about 60 watches, 60 rings, 6 bracelets, 9 gold pens, and numerous other items were stolen. The criminals bored through the panels and gained access via a window, leaving many watches for repairs. Reports say several more stores were broken into in Aran the following night, suggesting a roaming gang. Locally, War Fi Wooster advances a brick store in Main Street, and prominent builders are contributing to a wave of prosperity as a railroad is expected to pass through the village.
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TS Innersone
Ingursoll
Gallinger
Willys
Tyersal
Alan
Aran
Milan
Junga
Stona
Joan Doven
Joan Curie
Clyria Cay
Boughton
Main Street
Hxmay Exy
John Wood
Touin Street
Cholera death in Elyria man and railroad meeting report
In Elyria Charles Lamionian died within hours after contracting cholera. A companion sick with cholera waited nearby in LaGringe. Doctors and residents discuss the Asiatic cholera outbreak. A rail road meeting at the Court House, presided by Judge Long, heard a Norwalk Milan Oberlin deputation proposing a route between Milan and Norwalk to lower Sandusky.
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Cholert
Elyrias
Charles Lamionian
LaGringe
Court House
Long
Norewalk
Milan
Oberlin
Norwalk
Lower Sandusky
CL Boat
Wellington
Oto Simoway
My Tlaanion
Penrox
Rypen
Cowsis
Olwrlin
McBagneran
Garra
Tor Elytia
Mont Sensitile
Plank Road Debate Splits Norwalk Area on Toll Gate Plan
Local readers report disagreement over the Lorain Plank Road Co toll gate and public highway appropriation north of town. Farmers urge caution while praising potential gains in speed and market access, arguing the project benefits all, with calls to weigh tolls against broader public utility and future prosperity.
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Plunk
Lorain Plank Road Co
Sdla
Cholera Obit and Local News From Pengseld Area
Obituary notice for Mr Jaeet Obit of Penfold who died of cholera on Twesdor Inst. Wife afsumes Obit and mentions Bert Mumphrey of LaGrange as wid. Local health advice urges diet control and avoidance of exposure to cholera, with caution about feverish symptoms. Weather report notes abundant rain and cool, but grain damaged as sprouts grew in holds and frequent showers hindered farming.
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Abundanes
Cain
Thérin
Lightning Destroys Barn. Man Escapes with Cattle and Wheat
A barn at Pendell in Pesteid townslip was struck by lightning and burned fully. Mr Normey Pendell’s property suffered an estimated 125 dollars. a tenant managed to flee with a tenman and some wheat, while the rest of the structure and newly stored grain were lost.
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Welnesart
Normey Pendell
Pesteid
Tiene
Adjournment and party factions at the convention
The convention met at 5 and adjourned around 6 amid resolutions. Whigs resisted a proposal to bind the volume of debates, while Democrats claim a 20 vote majority but fail to unite on adjournment. The State newspaper accuses the Whigs of diverting public attention over alleged misused funds.
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Statesman
Domianant Party
Conention
Sam
The New Cabinet Nomina tions and Territorial Policy
A private despatch to the Cleveland Herald reports President Fillmone has named Cabinet nominees sent to the Senate for confirmation. Secretary of State Wensten of Moss, Treasury Conwir of Ohio, Navy Guanan of North Carolina, War Bates of Missouri, Interior Peanes of Maryland, Postmaster General Batt of New Jersey, Attorney General Critrenpes of Kentucky. Humour abounds after the late president's death as the new Administration contemplates California admission with current boundaries as directed. Time will reveal President Faramonte policy.
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Cleveland Herald
Fillmone
Cabinant
Senate
Wensten
Moss
Treasury
Conwir
Ohio
Nevy—Guanan
N. C
War—Bates
Missouri
Precious Freight and a Long Journey Home
Two young girls aged six and ten arrived in Sandusky alone after crossing from Ireland on consignment. They had cared for themselves during the voyage and longed to see their parents, who had come to the country a year earlier but could not afford passage. Their plight and the family’s situation were reported to the Plain Dealer.
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Eix
America
Ireland
Sandusky
e-Plain Dealer
Melancholy Tenth Hat Recovery and Death in Lake
A roan named Sunderman from the Bath house area entered the Lake at Stockley’s Tier to recover his hat. He was found in the water and died soon after, likely from apoplexy caused by heat while entering the water. Also mentions A C Nicuaro as a notable figure connected to opinions on slavery and a Nash Villa Union convention address.
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Sunderman
Bath House
Stockley
Clevelings
Tints
CS A. C
Webster to hetung
The Governor refused to commute Prof Webster’s sentence and has fixed execution for August 1 at 2 o'clock. The case is described as part of a troubled history, with questions about guilt in murder or culpable involvement, set against solemn circumstances.
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Webster
Wentworth Trial Nears Verdict in Manchester Murder Case
The Wentworths at Manchester NH face murder charges in the Paarker killing of 1845. Wentworths Clark Dorare and another are charged, with two others held for further trial as proceedings continue.
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Man
Accident at Charlemont injures railroad worker
A railroad band employee near Charlemont beyond Wellington suffered a severe skull fracture while raising goods with a puller. He was taken to Cleveland but remains gravely injured with little chance of recovery.
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Charlemont
Wellington
Cleveland
Descriptions of a chaotic port and travel woes in Patum
E N Hale writes of crowded lines, long detentions, and travel miseries as ships sail from Sandusky to New York. He notes Sabbath confusion, crowded steamboats, fireside chatter, and wild scenes with priests, gamblers, and diverse travelers bound for California. He warns of danger and lawless behavior amid crowded routes and risky crossings.
Letter addresses Isthmus routes to California gold fields
The author discusses travel options to California, favoring a mountain crossing over the Isthmus route. It notes higher cost on the Isthmus, and reports from Panama dated June 16 1850 describing passenger impositions, expected waits of 60 to 90 days for 800 mate passengers, and the limited choice of a thorough line by Lowland & Axpin.
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Fr. M. Walle
Posoe
California
Outare
Ophir
Fara
Wall
N. York
Lowland & Axpin
Gas House Roof Collapses in Flooded Ground
In a soggy Ottawa area yesterday afternoon the Gas House roof fell in after heavy rain. Foreman Mr Burton was killed and two workers injured. Fire engines responded to a false alarm as gas was shut off to prevent a blast. Crews will toil to clear rubble and restore order, with gas supply expected for a night or two. Earlier, a steamboat accident on Rideau Canal killed Mr Knox. his wife burned herself and their remaining children in a house fire while awaiting his body.
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Burton
Knox
Ottawa County
Canerta
Rideau Canal
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