17 Feb 1857
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1857
Page
1
Reports from Three Days Later from Europe note British forces capturing Bushire after naval bombardment and land assault. The fortress town surrendered with prisoners taken. British losses reported as 384. From the Chinese side, factories burned with widespread arson and clashes as authorities moved to quell unrest, with extensive property damage.
In Wascruston on February 14 the Senate discussed Trouse Hill for a wagon road from Mort duty via the Sent Pass at the Rocky Mountains and Creat Sait é Valley to California. The Minnesota land grant bill was explained as one million three hundred thousand acres, passing 82 to 10. The House examined tariff policy with opinions for duty removal and tariff changes to aid commerce, Washburne and other members spoke, and the session adjourned.
February 14 report shows Young Snodgrass re examined about recent purchase of a dirk or dagger. Atunale, cane store keeper in Broal wiry, testifies selling a dagger two days before the murder matching one found on Mrs. Cunningham's premises. She identifies Snodgrass as the purchaser in a subsequent room presentation.
Investigating Committee has received information that witnesses from western New York, who have been awaited, will arrive by Monday next. They will be examined that day and the report is expected Tuesday or Wednesday.
The Cryuga C s says it is a consolation to reflect that the administrations of Pierce and Frost are drawing to an end. The people are tired of both, as they have been bitten by them and both will leave without opposition. A few days since HR Starrs near Dixon had a severe accident when a horse slipped on ice, breaking a leg and necessitating its killing.
Town Sterna Jasper County declines to issue entity bonds for railroad work. A Sioux City locomotive arrives at Dubuque for the Dubuque and Pacific Railroad. A. H. Fatler defrauded Mr. Williams at Waterloo and others of R300 then vanished. Formerly from Paw Paw Grove, the Delhi Republican office burned. The Constitutional Convention is in session. Frequent oddities and anecdotes from Porter's stories amuse local crowds. Deester population listed as 8650.
Readable fragments describe products and ads from New York glassware and piano dealers. Mentions Windus Glass, 6x8 inch boxes, pricing, and shipping to stores. Includes medical cures and beauty items, with names like Clayton, Dakin, and Emmer t.
An 19th century advertisement touts Isptuee Grenp English Remedy and Sir Jaquestarke’s celebrated female pills. It claims to regulate excess and nervous ten sions, aiding pregnancy and labor while warning against use during early miscarriage. Sold by Baldwin Co and listed agents in the United States and Canada with multiple countrywide distributors.
A garbled broadcast fragment leaves authorities and residents seeking clarity as a knotty core inquiry fuels debate. Officials urge calm while deciphering the message and its implications for ongoing civic discussions.
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