West Welcomes Sumner as True Man of the Republic
The Chicago Tribune reports West readers praise Charles Sumner as an upright statesman whose integrity and manners win hearts. It urges freemen to judge aspirants by character, inviting Sumner to revisit the West to speak and reinforce a trust in honest leadership.
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Gadrien
West
Tad Charles Sumner Oon
Jose Shams
Tedder
Charles Lumber
Republic
Jef
Ohio
Mississippi
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iinnis
Sutmnor
Sumer
United States
Charles Sumner
Washington
Springfield
Henry
Robbery on the Rails Hits Publisher of Wisconsin Patriot
Editor D. Carpenter reports a Tuesday night theft on the train between Adrian and White Pigeon. About seven thousand dollars, mostly in Ohio and Indiana funds, vanished from his rubber‑cloth satchel with clothes and papers. He suspects a knowledgeable thief, notes a lack of clues, and vows to rely on his Rotary Pump and Water Metro invention to recover losses.
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D. Carpenter
Wisconsin Patriot
Adrian
White Pigeon
Ohio
Indiana Hills
C. Ias
Mr. C
West
South
Our City
Illinois
Eco
Dem. Press
Union of Anti Slavery Men to Form North Opposition Party
The article argues a near certainty of union between anti slavery factions and the Whigs in New York with Republican committees planning parallel state conventions in Syracuse on September 26. It asserts that such a merger would solidify a northern Republican movement, renounce dough faces, and condemn Missouri Compromise repeats.
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Albany
Shannon
Missouri State University
Chargyman
North
Whig Central Committee
New York
Republican Committee
Syracuse
Tribune Rand Times
Republican Party
Wa IL Sewann
Whig Party of
Seminary subscription plan proposed for city project
Citizens are urged to fund a new Semnate Seminary in the city via a joint stock subscription. Each share costs 825 with instalments up to one-fifth of the sum every three months. Subscriptions grant membership rights and support the building’s speedy construction.
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Turner
Wisconsin Republicans Convene to Organize for Governor Ticket
The Wisconsin Republican State Convention meets at Maison on September to nominate candidates for governor and state officers. The piece predicts a victorious ticket in November. Also notes election dates in Alabama Arkansas Iowa Kentucky Missouri Lexus and Tennessee and Vermont timing for primary and congressional races.
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Wisconsin
Maison
Strate Mueerions
Alabama
Arkansas
Iowa
Kentucky
Missouri
Lexus
Tennessee
North Carolina
Maing
Vermont
Texas
Congress
Sterling Rail Completion Celebration Report
Sterling folks faced a trying day marked by a festive celebration for the railroad completion. Preparations were extensive and the crowd awaited addresses by Taron of Chisago and Hon. A. J. Bovahas, while the writer notes a prior invitation from the Guardian of the Press but cannot attend due to circumstances.
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Sterling
Taron
Chisago
A. Jbovahas
Guarian
Paes
State Fair Half Fare Aid From Regional Railroads
Col Morgan of the Chicago and Alton Railroad announces half fare facilities for attendees of the Chicago State Fair next October. The offer requires accompanying ownership and supervision by the accompanying person. Lt Carter of the Great Western road offers similar favorable facilities for travelers and stock to the fair.
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Seuinoty State Marr
Col. Morgan
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Tor. Kennicott
Dushing
Chicago
Carter
Great Western Road
Buckley Unable to Attend Office Until August
Due to sickness, County Trena Buckley will be unable to perform office duties until the second week in August. He hopes to meet with any persons who have business upon his return.
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County Trena
Buckley
Grunway and
Heyutisu
Lena This Village Shows Western Growth on Central Railroad
Lena, a village 12 miles west of Freeport, expands rapidly with about 20 new buildings underway. A fine school operates successfully and local business and mechanics shops thrive, drawing geologists from Wisconsin and plans to attend the American Scientific Association meeting in Providence. Judge Mason’s retirement from the Patent Office is widely lamented.
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Lenas
Freeport
Lena
garProf
Dassels
Ripon
Wisconsin
Bray
Carroll College
Waukesha
Galena
Dubuque
American Scientific Association
Providence
Mhado Island
Badger
Comaigstoncer
Patixts
Judge Mason
Patent Ofice
New York
Chamberlin
Fertenarts Ming
Lesby
Sumimer
MD Chamberlin
Child’s Block
Exchange Buildings
Burglary at the Chicago Post Office Described in Detail
A daring Saturday morning burglary at the Chicago Post Office is detailed with entry through a window and a wire screen. Thieves opened desks, tore letters and packages likely containing money, but fled quickly after a partial haul, leaving torn mail and unknown total booty. Two assailants suspected, one entering through the window and the other via the door.
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Chicago Post Ofice
Marly
Z Times
Tie
Dueling Critique and Notices from Godey's Book
A review condemns dueling as barbarous citing Henry Clay Hamilton and others, praising a California duel case resolving misapprehensions and withdrawal of provocation. It notes Godey’s Book includes engravings, historical data, and dressmaking guidance, urging subscriptions at 3 per year.
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Lorenad Lapine
Grokby, Nichols & Co
Baston
G. G
Ifonry Clay
Alexander Hamilton
Tombat
California
Het
W.M. Gwinn
J. W. McConkle
Dr. Gwinn
Congress
Eccentric Household Words and Local Notices
A late 19th century miscellany reports Household Words contents among local items. It notes Miss Mary Chaunell death in Harvard city, a fatal shooting near Killbuck, Rhode Island militia use of state arms, and ministerial notices about Governor Wadsworth bond responsibilities in Illinois.
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Cononey Miuiria
Providence
Rhode Island
Report on Galena and Chicago Union Railroad progress
The June report lists current Chicago area directors and officers, miles of track in operation, costs to date and projected totals to complete 249 miles. It notes consolidations with the Illinois Central and other rail lines, anticipated expenditures of about 540000 for depot purchases, and ongoing feed lines from Burlington, Beloit, and other lines. The document also covers earnings, dividends, and a prior bond and debt restructuring with Wadsworth and Sheldon.
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Ronil
John Th. Turner
Walter Thrawberry
Charles Walker
Willian LI. Brown
Benjamin W. Raymond
George Smith
Hugh Y. Dickey
Flavel Moseley
Orrington Lunt
Jason McCord
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Rockford
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Freeport
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Pres
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W. M. Larabee
Samuel Howe
Cottage Hill
Igi
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Chicago
Rvil. Road Company
Mississippi Untack River Junction Railroad Co
Dison
Fulton
Missinsippi River
Chicago, Fulton, and
Iowa Central
Ling Bean
General Assembly of Minds
Vic
Hs Rib
Dana and Lenn
Wadsworth & Sheldon
Wadsworth& Sheldon
Willay Railepany
Brlott and
Madison Railroad
Teinois Gentral Railroad
Cpass
Chicago and
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Upper Mississippi
Galen
Burlington, and Quincy
Fox River Valley Railroad
Elgin
Beloit and
Belois
Tlinois Ventral
Warren
Seaport
Chiewro, Fulton
Lyons Lows Central
Lyons
Multon
Mississippi River
Iowa
Secretary of the Road
Letter from D L Baringer About Madrid Conversation
The North Carolina Register will publish a letter by Non D L Baringer confirming a Madrid conversation involving the Pope's Veneto and rebutting a Washington Union denial. In Nassau and Cedar streets a wall collapse trapped workers, killing Alexander Burns and leaving another man missing.
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Non
D. L. Baringer
Veneto
Madrid
Washington Union
Nassau and
Cedar Streets
Post Onfico
Jin
Alexander Burns
Train raid near Platte Bridge wounds and thefts reported
From St. Louis dated July 24 dates run from Fort Laramie to June 27. Robt. Gibsons's train attacked near Platte Bridge with Capt Gibson shot. A second train was assaulted nearby. two of ten wounded and 16 horses stolen.
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St. Louis
Fort Laramie
Robt
Gibsons
Platte Bridge
Gibson
Verandas Watdl Fire Devastates New Orlogne District
A fire in New Orlogne destroyed the Verandas Watdl last night. It caused about 100000 in damage with insurance coverage around 85000. The report notes chaotic conditions and questions the cause while authorities investigate.
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New Orlogne
Watdl
Osf
Harvest Prospects Bright Across The West And City
The Chicago Journal reports a bountiful harvest with crops large and promising in our vicinity. Farmers are mid harvest as this week unfolds, with tidings from many regions cheering for grain ripening and yields that reflect abundant season.
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Chicago Journal
West
Union
Illinois Birth of Prosperity and Prohibition Debate
A 1955 report extols Illinois agricultural wealth and rapid educational growth while noting strong anti Prohibitionist resistance and a forthcoming chance to tighten liquor laws. It also notes a Singapore dispatch that Sir John Bowring influenced easing restrictions on American missionaries and secured a favorable commercial treaty.
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Sterunxsos
Eprron
Alingia
Pouristomy
Secon
America
Moro
Illinois
Washington
Singapore
John Bowring
John
Baltimore Murder Trial and Rio Grande War News
Fragmented report notes a murder charge against a soldier’s killer in Baltimore and latest Rio Grande dispatches describe 3500 Revolutionists marching toward Matamoras with Gov. and forces retreating to Camargo. Other items reference liquor seizures, a court schedule, and Armys leadership changes.
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Rio Grande
Vidar
Matamoras
Camargo
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