Robbers Trail From Barnes Home After Violent Break-In
A violent night raid at the Barnes residence left the family terrified as robbers demanded money and threatened fatal harm. Mrs Barnes resisted, aiding her husband, while two children alerted neighbors. suspects Andrew Myrick, Samuel Myrick, and Silas Hall were arrested and jailed after a crowded examination at the courthouse.
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Abe Barnes
Macon
Alba Ark
Oros
Teriana
Sullt- Civatty
Ae Birns
Barnes
Stec
Mya B
Mr B
Champion
Andrew Myrick
Samuel Myrick
Silas Hall
Scene of Lake County disaster and grim wreck aftermath
Report describes the wreck site near a high bank where a scow named Sylph carried 20 to 30 bodies to the port, and the flames and burning boat left a graveyard of clothes, watches, and coins. Donnovan the Steward among the dead, others piled in clothing amid scattered valuables. Authorities planned burial, search parties, and inquiries into the fire’s origin, with multiple bodies still unrecovered nearby.
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Swwckley
Lake County
Wreel
Donnovan
Sida
Coranery
Tertainel
J. Munson
Connecticut
Tor Toledo
Willoughby
Batlle
Claveland
Anberivd
Ua Be Bel
Mics
S. McColl
Dairport
Oelack
Mairport
Mato
Emigrant Ship Fire Kerfuffle and Mass Drowning Tragedy
A fire broke out on the immigrant ship amid a panic near the coast. Fire crews fought flames below deck while passengers flooded the water as the vessel grounded at about 11 miles offshore. Hundreds perished or lingered in the waves as the stern rescue failed. a hilltop trench memorialized the dead as witnesses recalled the sorrowful scene and the fragile trust of those seeking a new life.
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Howsi
Wes Calm
Tiai
Tony
Vane
Har Godhered
Wother
Daggditer
Binsel
Alambring
Strono Ronese
Wreck Disaster at Sea Leaves Few Bodies Recovered
Cleveland Herald reports a fierce wreck at sea with a large fire aboard. Most drowned are believed removed. only scattered debris and some hull remnants remain. Search efforts continue with hooks and a seine while authorities and residents observe the aftermath and salvage attempts.
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Cleveland Herald
Caan
Bellon and
Dour
Board of Health
Mtr
Stockleyswith
Traster
Willoughby
Manvecius
German team plans mass burial site after battle remains recovery
The German committee overseeing a common grave on the riverbank near the monster location ordered a second vault to inter nearly one hundred bodies recovered from the area. Workers digged through the night to enclose the dead, while English Irish and American attendees assisted in the reburial and money search for the family, amid negotiations on disposal of two houses awaiting final decisions.
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Runaseve
Cermang
Fourth of July Celebrations and Rail Road Meeting
Local preparations for Independence Day events in several towns include a grand festival in Brownhelm to aid the Congregational Society, a Peace Convention at Oberlin, and a temperance and national celebration in Camden. A Court House rail road meeting, led by Chas Chaney, praised the Junction Road as vital to commerce with eastern markets and western states amid growing industry. The Argus disputes Medina Democrats and asserts United Democracy in Medina County stands on anti slavery platform while keeping governor candidate choices flexible.
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Wade
Nand
Brownhelm
Tanke
Rezi- Jonce
Judge Brown
Cong
Friends of Peace
Oboriin
Pres Manan
Camden
Court House
Chu's. Chaney Esq
DeWitt
R. McExchron
W. Baldwin
Junction Rail Road
Els
Great Western
Cuos
Argusead
Medina County
Gen
Cass
Medwyn County
Mark
Toy
Free Soil and Anti Slavery Debate Amid Local Election
The letter page sifts through party lines about Judge Johnston, Rouben Wood, and Tooby Johnston in a heated anti slavery discourse. It cites Giddings Crowell Chase and The National Era praising Johnston, while criticizing other candidates and urging voters toward disinterested anti slavery stands. The piece reports the Grimith disaster assessment, noting about 300 perished in a catastrophic wreck with blame on safety laxity.
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Free Soilers
Johnston
Giddings
Crowell
Chase
Gildings
Praifieas Lion
Guidings Alao
Stylea
Cuynhorn
Ruuben Woot
Booby Johnston
North
Wm Johnston
Rouben Wood
Tooby Johnston
Wm. Johnston
Booby Dulinston
Lim
Ohio banking system under fire in state politics
The Ohio Statesman reports Democratic factions show willingness to let existing banks run for a while while seeking constitutional limits, menacing a complete bank overhaul. Editors warn the Lacaforo ticket and Free Democratic ticket threaten the system, urging opposition to banks and highlighting potential chaotic outcomes if reforms fail.
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Ohio Statesman
Banka
Sam, Mercury
Ohio
Lacaforo
Democratic
Townyhend
Clark
Mark
Medary
System &E
Convention
Dog Eat Dog Affairs in Democratic Convention Tone
Fragmentary OCR notes describe factional strife among Democrats over a Bank question. A figure called Clark of Lorain delivers a rant, highlighting rancor within previously harmonious party factions amid internal disputes and litigation-like rhetoric.
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TLD
Clark
Frou Lorain
Debates and notices from the Paineville Telegraph and New Orleans Courier
The page reports heated remarks about Mr Dorsey and a Free Democratic delegate linked to Dr Townshend, with comic oratory from Mr Clark and Quiglay. It cites the New Orleans Courier praising annexation and attacking General Taylor, plus predictions on Corwin’s Senate speech, and reflections on poverty, virtue, and public service. It notes Currie Isa’s election as Justice of the Peace.
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Dorsey
Painevilla
Giinutour Free Democratic
Townshend
Quiglay
Mir Cluk
Larnin
Ant
Qlork
Clark
New Orleans
Taore
Cubs
United States
Gen. Taylor
Disaster at Lake Shore: G. P. Griffith Fire and Loss
June 17 1859 Fiditors Cleveland Herald reports the burning of the glon mrp G. P. Griffith near Chagrin River at sunrise. The village mobilized to rescue survivors and bury the dead. Dozens of passengers and crew named, many buried on the lake shore in Wiloughby and nearby. about 141 dead found, around 20 believed living. Names include Franklin Heth, aged 8, and others from New York Buffalo and England. extensive lists describe passengers and crew and those buried.
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Cleveland Herald
Glon
G. P. Griffith
Chagrin Iver
Avery
Clarisan Heth
Francis Heth
Melon Tesh
Franklin Heth
New York City
India
Win
Tillman
Buffalo
Maxim Juno
Lawrence Dana
Ramil
Tilinua
Troy
Paraingere
Lonal
Fairport
Cleveland
Gupt
G. Or Raby
Wd Diugister
Mra. Wilkinson
Mra. Raby
Me. Palmer
The
Telegraph
Toledo
Richardson Munn
Wheelaman
Sandusky
Charley
Deck Hand
Theodore Gilman
Deck Hund
TyMeta- Dan
Buffula
Thugh McLain
Battila Freedrick Puller
Buffite
England
Sanduakey
Fostand
Cincinnati
Powbr
Champion
Iaily
Khowr
Thomas Eloaper
Irom Mecestershire
Edward Tinker
Louindis Wheeler
Tidith Wheeler
Peavillu Wheeler
Leonard Wheeler
Wheelers
Ilinois
Merver Co
Wilhoughby Township
Baalih Wowan
M. S
W. Hage
Rosear
Catharine
Frome Armatend
Germany
Louis Tuslor
Gambridgeshire
William Burnsrick
Bloomfeld
Meding Co
Obie
Pierce Hitt
Donald
Chilicotha
O. Aman
Taylor
G. A. Veecher
St. Louis
J. Watfield
A. Allen
Eddy & Holladay
John A. Nosibly
Thomasd Rhees
Thomas Rhodes
Prickole
Barna
Willoughby
Melancholy event involving old manboat and infant
A somber report notes a sad catastrophe with references to an elderly figure, a blooming south context, and a smiling infancy as partakers in the tragedy. The tone remains restrained and respectful, indicating collective mourning and swift official attention.
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T Sharp
Great Fire devastates blocks in Columbus Lancaster
News from Philadelphia reports a large fire this morning at Columbus, Lancaster Co. A whole block burned, the Spy printing office and a horse perished, over thirty families left houseless, with losses near fifty thousand dollars. Other items note legal actions, drownings, and Connecticut politics.
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Columbu
Lancaster
Spy
Aunt and Our Horse
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