Prohibition Debate Shapes Illinois Campaign Ahead of June Vote
The piece urges Stephenson County residents to back the Maine Law style prohibition as six weeks remain to influence statewide opinion. It warns of Chicago whiskey money and Molony operatives opposing the law while praising its potential to reduce crime, poverty, and vice. The article highlights Illinois’ place in broader prohibition momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlinnia
Sono Times Wines
Ayul
Ststo
Maine
Friends of Temperance
Stephenson
Chicago
Molony, &c
Rum
Law and Order
Stephenson County
Minois
Friends of the Law
Thia
Hane
Prohibition
Oagh
Ita Nnanalino
Ilinois
Lee Rum
Free Education as Public Trust and Duty
A discussion on whether schooling should be public responsibility or private contract. The text argues education benefits society, urges broad access for every child, and praises legislative steps toward free instruction as a public trust and duty. It emphasizes national wealth grows with knowledge and urges continued support for universal elementary education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alain Nalthar
Dapd
Free States
Shavy Xalpe
Seca Tun
Thule
Ole
Ibboy
Superior Mining Areas and Lake Superior Geography
An older survey describes Lake Superior region features. It notes mineral belts near cliff mines and Pako Lake, a 975 foot rise near the Pako region, Mackinack Island’s modest height, and the Portage from Torch Lake. It mentions the Ontonagon and Menomina rivers, Mission sites, and the river delta shaping village layouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filks Superior Mining
Nawa
Sripal
Kinka
Saut
Lake Suparior
Ste. Mario
Lake Mara
Pako
Poreuping
Lake Ontario
Mackinack
Bratston
Bnelo Ce
Maria
Menomina
Koweenaw Bay
United States
Lake Superior
Lake Michigan
Kansas Slavery Debate and California Wheat Yields Highlight Civil Era
The article discusses abolitionist views on Kansas slavery and reaction to a perceived expansion of bondage in the territory. It contrasts militant sentiment with calls for justice and humanity, citing ongoing conflicts and political stakes. The piece also reports California wheat production figures, noting county variances in yield and overall state totals from the previous year.
Suspension of Page & Bacon Beyond San Francisco Bank
A nineteenth century report notes Page & Bacon Co. of San Francisco suspended payments after California and St. Louis houses faced renewed doubts. The Bank of Americas rejected their drafts, deposits dwindled, and liquidation seemed likely for both houses. The St. Louis operation continued briefly but instability spread across the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page & Bacon
Welnesday
Page & Bacons
Bao & Bacon
St. vutlandsMussrs
Bacan & Co
San Franvisco
St.Louis
California
Rub “Dow
Shu
Feallort
Bacon
Wwe
Foradthini
St. Louis
Page, Davyn & Co
New York
Page,Bowen & Ooi
San Francisco
Wowan'y Rumitry
Guy Bart
California Banks Failures and Legal Troubles Reported
The California scene includes bank suspensions with assets thin and large consignees named. Embezzlement charges loom over Robinsons Savings Bank and Adams & Co cases move through courts. A forgery arrest leads to a bail and departure, while rain interrupts proceedings.
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Alifornia Nova
New York
PHS
Priincipal Consignees
Trofielitan Bank
Duxdl & Co
Wells Fargo & Co
Masara
Llalde & Go
California
Sonora
Robinsons Saving Bank
Adams & Co
Pha Alkorhey
San Temesta
Hamilton, Brown
San Francisco
Mining News From Newport River Digs and Far West
Favorable yet contradictory mining reports. Gow dust arrivals from waterway and a alleged 300 pound gold nugget near Downieville. A steamer Major Tompkins damaged on the 10th. duel near San Francisco leaves Walker lightly wounded. Hospital funding, law votes, and temperance push debated as markets stay dull and trade quiet.
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Newport River
Waterdor
Downieville
Major Tompkins
San Franelsey
Col Win
Walker
Cartert
W. Walker
Friends of Temperanced
Panama
Valparaiso
Peb
Callao
Sidney
Australia
Chili
Hon
Legation
Admiral Lisporte
Pacific
Lisporte
Australis
Catherwoot
Balarat
Ming
Know Nothings Sweep Most Towns in Providence Area
April 4 dispatch reports Know Nothing candidates winning across Providence County with Con gress and local offices tilting their way. Vote totals show Whig and Democrat contenders trailing in several counties as scattering votes appear.
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Providence
Tloppin
Potter
Dom
Newport County
Scattering
Kent County
Uoppin
Washington County
Hoppin
Bristol
Toppin
Reynglday
Littlefield
Dum
Qoneress
Eastern Discriet
Dartes
Davis
Demue
Teattaday
Wastern
Thurston
Nou
Election notes and political dispute in Kansas 1855
The text describes an 1855 Kansas election with majorities from 200 to 890, noting a quiet process and anti slavery forces in the legislature. It discusses newspaper value, subscriber loyalty, and editorial viewpoints on politics and party dissolution prior to a broader regional debate. It also mentions Minnesota Lake area Quaker groups and frontier settlement details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lnsas
Tribe Mantence
Sey
Wodiye
Koinaas
Sus
Ghia
Tittall Creek
Leawrepien
Dogulags
Doniphan
Peeping i Shayna
Mission
Leavarworth Aul Hlouky
Puiat
She
Phe Kunsivs
Free State
Kayivar
Jon
Enterprise to Seize Islands San Britacisca
The text describes a venture by Measra Green Heath and Alen to establish a colonial presence in San Britacisca during a period around March 5. It references Commodore Perry and an 676 year timeline, noting anticipated profitable trade and the potential opening of markets with the Santaal Conn dininin. The piece hints at the motives, capabilities, and prospects of the expedition and its impact on inhabitants.
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Phe
Nevaé
Chicago
Great West
Somadi
Sam
Aguila Wa
Mississippi
Rock Island
Divenport
Burlington
Keokuk
St. Louis
Galena
St. Paul
Galena and
Minnesota Packet Company
Minnesota
Rork Island
Davenport
River Mall
Rork
Islan
Pipco
Waboga
Orleans
Gaiena
Aly
Japan
Gouftiadore Perry
Chiesa
San Britacisca
Caunsil
Ny Isia
Freeport
Hames
Hibbard
City
Thomas ‘dTurver
John A. Clark
Walliams G
Waddall
Joseph B. Smith
Avrammeron Saak
Aoli P. Bye Perly
Aldermen
Alion
Aldara Chasis
Nan HL
MaiSpee
Eliane
Bali Bi City
TG Buodeo
Yanit
William We Smith
Atreet
Peas Tod
Ato
Ariigle
John Bartvor
Yeatay
Joseph
B. Binith
Alderrhen
Aldernind
Aldernain
Married in the cave on Athiuetant by the Res Af Cures
A stylized wedding notice describes Mev 8. M. Mamary and Mins Keextra eloping in a cave, with cake and toast to their union. The piece wryly notes the lovers’ fate, fortune, and devotion, urging readers to accept the marriage as true to nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamary
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Dho Bute
Ile
Covieu
Tite
Torsten Covsititty
Asthorn
Turkey
Gornldman
Hiram
Larpout
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Coitains
Gunards
Qood Lytton
Fea
Sonny Bauts
Avery
Dudy
marTho
Charleston
Welton Ia Atill
Ite
Alton
Quira
Central
Harroyd Company
Matey
Kansas
Missouri
Kausa
Inc
G . Ly
Wuear Gauwing
Callivoisia
Gaturel
Scatlighaney
Mariposa
Conpen
Cogtas
Sacramento
Yolo
Salano
Sonoma
Marin Ani Sanek
Monterey
Alamaila
San Joaquin
Sabtas Crutz
Sinta
Santa Crug County
Tulard County
Madintorey County
nDeth Witad
Pepin
California News
Ebode Ish and
Hicedon
Welloes
Prigg
Dia
Ewell
Uitistance
Ronson
Dulight
Beate
al Polis
Posalbld
Minnesota Lake
Minnatonka
Alesanta
Sotéla
Bethe Publisition of
Patty Joffer
Sapport
Freeport Market
Witeat
Sini
Timothy
Hydes
Markes
Gene Tung Lie
Rutter,isas
Ja Duz
Cilk Sar
Chishy L
Cartig
New
York
Dan
Wun
Bregport Bank
Menta
Bay
Tate
Sining
Chamberlin
Behem
Otlize
Bendat
Presport
Valiaag van Bei
Matt
Yapan
Demar
Emmert
Burris
Saphi
Perry
Abe
Allornias Chute
el Frastport
Alderman Clark
Adam Bait
Derman
Clark
Clark, Fout.an:] Wun‘, Wae Pe Committee On” Strevta
Alera Hunt
Barfont
Tippling Hausen
Ydertar Byealy
Clark and Smith
Smit Bye
Waduel
Alderm
Daroot
Bunt and Clark
Ratti
Baif
Stark
Thorns Colman
Peter
Nichol Svein Ag Wachinin
Sine O
Paylor
di & Cas
Cinity
Rey Iran
Ditan
Rhereleav Hyde
Tayiory Ian
Style
Bepwager
Hueyty Ilay
Bilson
oMeserd
Hydeag Brewster
Hutaylor
Porwardig
Commission
Reise
Brewster
Suibsoribork
Hyde & Brewster's
Goo
Maynard’ Stors
Pid
Halderman
Sweeport
Rae Tsue
Andrew Plated
Adel
Stapbariony
Pitarat
Egert
Bette
Kepsp
Stephey
Siena
Dana
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