Waukegan Proposes Rail Route to Freeport and Beyond
The report discusses a railroad plan linking Waukegan to Freeport via Rockford Woodstock McHenry and other towns with Freeport as a pivotal terminus. It highlights benefits for several rail lines including the Illinois Central and Racine and Mississippi and notes local leaders support and map development by Col Young and others.
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Michigan
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Waukegan
Nake Freeport
Mississippi
Lake Michigan
Thainusvile
Forksville
McHenry
Woodstock
Rockford
Freeport
Preetort
Illnis
Chicago
Dubuque
Gaiu
Bert
Lakes
Illinois Central
Hbness Central
Garena
Shoul
Racine
Galena
Appointment of Major Buckner as state postal adjutant
Arrousment Gov Bissall appoints Major S B Buckner to the postal adjutant post for the state of Wisconsin. The action formalizes Buckner's role within state governmental operations and aligns postal duties with military oversight.
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Arrousment.Gov
Bissall
S. B. Buckner
Uke
Frantic Parisian fears a comet June scare
A Paris man is described as alarmed by the idea of a comet hitting Earth in June. He was seen candle in hand, gesticulating at the stars and then throwing furniture into the street, as if the heavenly express train approached. The item satirically notes the broader press chatter and local commentary on varied topics.
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Fries
Paris
St. Paul
Rome
Niles
Werther Bele
Dunleith
Mississippi
Lake
Pepin
Danville
Place
Tess
Chicago
Paradise
la Belle Riviere
Morpheus
Humber
Layton
Bradley
Bradley Spencer
Louisiana
South
Tsax
Spencer
Beitey
Swey
Jay
New Orleans
Exciting Scene in the New York Assembly Report
The Albany Statesman portrays a dramatic Assembly moment as Judge Hoge raises privilege to denounce a bill called to legitimize two children, exposing motives to separate them from a loving mother. Mageboom and Littlejohn urge justice, the bill passes swiftly with the governor's signature, retaining custody with the mother amid public debate.
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Albany Statesman
Assembly
Hogeboom
Marcius Euro Stanley
Milen
Dais Criduan Wen
Mageboom
Littlejohn
Goyvenor
Man saves child from train by leaping from engine
A train on the Evansville & Crawhardsville line started with speed when a child appeared on the track. The fireman Charles Miller jumped from the engine window and snatched the child back just as the locomotive passed within five feet, saving the life. A Southern Kazan meeting in Charleston on the 21st appointed a committee to obtain subscriptions.
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Nosuy Deen
Evansville & Crawhardsville
Charles Miler
Chile
Zerre Hhiute Benross
Charleston
Mysterious Duel Question Halts Traveler Inquiry
Jonathan overtook a rider with a damaged horse and failed to learn the cause. The traveler initially refused to discuss the accident, then finally offered a partial explanation, saying he could not reveal more or another question. A curious exchange ensued as the matter remained unresolved.
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Jonathan
Donatl Hall
Deneth
Jonathan Wall
Take a Double Dose of Sanford's Invigorator
An 19th century advertisement claims Sanford's Invigorator cures coughs and related ailments. It touts relief beyond any other medicine, promising rapid cure of coughs, bowel diseases, worms, stomach and liver issues. Endorsed as a family remedy with repeated testimonials.
SPECIAL NOTICES AND STORES ADVERTISING IN FREEPORT
The notices promote local merchants in Freeport offering paints oils varnish and hangings, with claims of large stock and low prices. Also advertised are Remedial tonics and bitters, a mail order offer, agents in Freeport, and a general warning about cholera with preventive products and supplies for sale.
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Hostetter
Gadado
Pittsbury
Emment & Burrell
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