Mormon Resistance to Federal Troops in Utah Fueled by War Talk
A Delaware correspondent reports Mormons scoffing at federal troops enforcing obedience in Utah and preparing for possible conflict. Brigham Young leaves Salt Lake City with followers to unite tribes for defense, aiming to halt emigration and potentially confront U.S. forces. Meanwhile, Madison, Wisconsin suffers a major fire destroying the Dune county block.
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Delaware City
Kansas
Washington Sung
Stiles
Sir
Utah
Brigham Young
Salt Lake City
Banako
Viat Heads
Nez Perces
United States
Barr
U.S
Dune County
Madison
Wis
Seth Kennan
Pacific
Austria
Frankfort
Washington
London
Paris
Central America
England
Russia
Jonathan
France
Massachusetts
N. P. Banks
Navy to build five new war sloops under 1876 plan
The Republican convention endorses a Navy plan to authorize five additional green propeller war sloops with a one million dollar appropriation. Three ships to be built at Washington, Philadelphia, and New York Navy Yards, with two by merchant shipbuilders under contract. Secretary of the Navy resolves to act independently of veteran bureau officers despite opposition from architects and engineers at Navy Yards.
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Secretary of the Navy
Navy Yards
Washington
Philadelphia
New-York
Webb
Capitalizing Ruinous Speculation in the West
The Chicago Journal warns that excessive speculation harms national business and urges the west to shift toward productive enterprise. It calls for fewer adventurers and more laborers, farmers, and land cultivators to dispel fictitious values and stabilize the money market.
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Chicago Journal
West
A Thapter of Crime and Warnings from New England
Brief notices report a stabbing murder in Union Missouri as a man killed his rival over a love interest. a Vermont shooting at a serenade. a St Louis case of desecration and homicide linked to a drunken spree. an Indiana axe attack on a wife. and a medical column arguing Lake Superior climate may aid early consumption but not late stages, with caution.
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Vthult
Wa. Hall
Bullock
Union
St Albus
Me. Stebbing
St. Louis
Darlington
Indiana
Tie
Vaisereant
Chascate
Lake Sermtton
Superiorines
Superior
Lacoua
Laborata
Jefferson
Pierre Tarcour
Jacou
Hacone
Comnau
Otard
Sanerne
Mutett Cupracy Woultkey' Nette
United Vinusard Proprietary
Unatillion
Lidon Dock
Commie
Lycour
Shaho
Mexico Presidential Election Report Mentions Comonfort
News from Mexico notes a presidential contest underway with General Comonfort expected to be re elected. No mention is made of threats or Spanish hostilities.
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Mexico
Comonfort
Disorder at Land Office As Settlers Rally For Claims
A crowd gathered around the Osage land office on a Sunday, many filing names for first entry by ballot while tensions rose. Fights, broken windows, injuries, and several hospitalizations followed as workers and bystanders endured a chaotic struggle to secure land entries.
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Osage
Ue Crage
E. M. Downs
Messrs. Holdship Bros
Tilly
Sigaliisé Rou
Remarkable Centenarian Teacher of Cooperstown
A veteran near fifty years of age and his grandfather, a ninety year old, were seen traveling with vigor. The old man, a Union College graduate and early Cooperstown resident, taught James Fenimore Cooper his alphabet and later served creditably in the New York State Legislature. He lived a temperate life, fulfilled duties faithfully, and preserved his health and faculties remarkably.
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Taraur Exon Coorerius Almaner
Bultilo Ser Rex
Union College
Cooperstown
Oswego County
James |'Enimore Cooper
Hong
Enormous Water Serpent Reported Near Brockgilly and St Lawrence
A correspondent from Mallory ten reports a huge water serpent seen in the locality. A similar sighting occurred within days about three miles above Brockgilly by Mr Parker and D Ladd. The creature, over 800 feet long and light colored, allegedly pursued witnesses to shore, with additional distant sightings by the steamer Protection crew. The Rochester Union ties this to the St Lawrence serpent that fled via Geneseo River into Lake Ontario.
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Rockwell Montror
Saason
Mallory
Brockgilly
Mr. Parker
hree-Mile Ray
D. Ladd
Protection
St. Lawrence
Rochester Union
Silver Lake
Geneseo
Lake Ontario
The Discourse Speaks More Clearly Than The Speaker
Franklin notes that discourse often outshines the speaker, comparing clear water rising from dirty soil to ideas rising from flawed delivery. The remark emphasizes the value of substance over style in conversation and public speakin g.
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Franklin
Romance of Real Life Ends in Stranger Union
From Paris Beacon May 29 recounts Mrs Brooks of Coles County Illinois who, after a long separated marriage, discovers her husband’s return from California. A Charleston court affair leads Joseph Spurgen to mislead her into a new marriage, then a divorce. She remains torn between the first husband and the man she briefly wed, finally reuniting with her true spouse as Spurgen vanishes to escape prosecution.
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Paris
Edgar Co
Beacon
Brooks
Coles.Co
California
Charleston
Great Central Route of Railroads Praised for Comfort
A writer lauds the Great Central Route linking New England Brethren with the Michigan Central Great Western and New York Central. He notes fast, regular connections, few accidents, and commuter safety, urging travelers to learn the route and enjoy a safe, comfortable journey.
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Great Central
Chicago /oum
Bng
Enogland
Michigan Central
Great Western
Mt Moris Republican Foretells Economic Woes Across Sectors
The Mt Moris Republican laments the credit system as a curse on country papers and all business, warning that hard times and money pressure periodically cripple every department. It argues the delusion fuels crises and calamitous failures across the economy.
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Mt. Moris
Department of Business
Wide Celebrity Liver Remedy Promises Cure All Ailments
An nationwide ad touts Dr Sanford's Invigorator as a universal liver and debility remedy. It claims success against dyspepsia jaundice and general weakness and urges families to rely on the New York physician's discovery to save doctor bills and days of suffering.
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Sanford
New-York
General Invitation to New Store in Freeport
A subscriber invites patrons to visit his new establishment offering a wide stock of paints varnishes oils paper hangings and lamps plus lanterns and a general assortment of news goods. He promises good value and urges visits before buying elsewhere at the location opposite the brewer’s hotel on Stephenson Street.
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Uris Iaerkel
Freeport
Muney
Calle
Lugen OG
Ulayton
Stephenson Alreet
New Painting and Ornament Work Offered in Town
Advertises painting, paper hanging, wallpapering, and glass work by Clayton, with emphasis on quality and skilled labor. Mentions location opposite Brewster's Motel and long experience in master chief trades. Plus an odd medical herbal product claim with dubious safety notes and distributors listed in New York addresses.
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Clayton
Brewster’s New
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