Earthquake hits New York vicinity and Persia famine
Freeport Journal reports a Sunday night earthquake shock in New York and vicinity. It notes famine in Persia described as extremely fearful, with pestilence and crop failure depleting parts of the country. It mentions Minister to France F E B Woodsbourne may visit home if affairs in France allow, and reports the death of Edwin Croswell, longtime Albany Argus editor and Democratic leader, after a forty year career. Croswell reportedly pursued political reminiscences for a book.
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Persia
F E. B. Wosdburne
France
Chicago Journal
Edwin Croswell
Albany Argus
Democratic Party of
New York
Thurlow Weed
Whig
Democratic Party
Argus
Cresswell
Vallandigham Dies in Accident After War Career
The Chicago Journal reports Hon. Clement L. Vallandigham died this morning after a self-inflicted gun accident last evening. Born in Ohio, he was a lawyer, legislator, and long-time congressman linked to the peace wing of the Democracy. The piece notes his wartime arrest, exile, return, and recent activity as a lawyer and occult political figure.
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Chicago Journal of
Clement L. Vallandigham
Vallandigham
Ohio
Dayton
Canada
Lebanon
New Departure and Democratic Shift in Emancipation Policy
The piece contrasts political victory with war, criticizes a Northern Democratic platform shift, and notes acceptance of emancipation and universal suffrage. It argues Democrats now fight on new ground, acknowledging abolition and amnesty as set. It warns the party concedes defeat on old issues, seeking renewed legitimacy.
Fourth of July Memorial Dedication in Freeport
Stephenson County plans a Fourth of July dedication at Freeport for the county’s memorial to the heroic dead. Survivors of War of 1812 and Mexican War invited to join, with veterans urged to lead in the procession. Officials list includes Captain William Young and numerous marshals and officers. march forms at 1:30 p.m. on Stephenson Street. Public Square ceremony to follow, with bands, civic groups, and a National Salute by the Freeport Zouaves.
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Stephenson County
Freeport
Ill
Northwest
Stephenson
William Young
Wm. B. Mayer
Joseph P. Reel
John M. Schermerhorn
Stephenson Street
Freeport Counyves
Court House Square
Freeport Zouaves
Locust Emergence Described With Eggs and Timelines
The article details locust behavior as the female deposits eggs in oaks and hickory within ten to twelve miles, counting seventy to a hundred eggs per deposit and ten to twelve hundred in a mid-sized sapling. It notes egg shape, the two-incision oviposition method, and a seventeen year subterranean rest before emergence, urging monitoring of affected groves and orchards.
What Is Home The True Heart Of Domestic Life
An essay argues that home is more than four walls and decor. It contends happiness hinges on two shared hearts, mutual recreation, and attentive husbandry. Monotony harms marriage, while effort by both spouses can transform home into a paradise on earth.
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Arcadia
Earth
Youssy
Zoe Zealot
Grand Jubilee Marks 95th Independence Anniversary Firework Display
AE RUBE presents a day and night celebration for the 95th Anniversary of Independence with a grand firework display. The committee bought 800 pieces including illuminated shields, Cross of Malta, Liberty symbols, fountains, Chinese brilliants, Mexican suns, American flags, roman candles, sky rockets, parachute rockets, wheels, and balloons. Railways offer half fare to the city. special timetables to be observed. Citizens of the Northwest urged to join in this grand West celebration.
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Thio
Northwest
Dakota News Notes Chinch Bugs In Wheat And Town Mischief
Chinch bugs have appeared in some wheat fields near Hickory Grove but haven’t yet damaged the crop. Town activity has been dull as farmers work corn and trade slows. Mischievous boys pounded wagons and sulkies, causing a morning stir and a search that ended with the seized vehicles in the pound. Some locals joke others grow irate, yet no one injures anyone in the escape. Davis folks swore in the presence of Squire Templeton and lawyers, then left. Geo Walker returns from Ohio where he attended a Lutheran General Synod delegation. Rev O Young is seen after a Chicago trip for business.
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Hickory Grove
Davis
Squire Templeton
Geo. Walker
Ohio
General Synod of the Lutheran Church
Rev. 0. Young
Chicago
Illinois Penitentiary Salaries Set By New Act
The act passed by the Legislature fixes annual pay for Penitentiary officers. Commissioners receive 1500 dollars each, the Warden 2600, Deputy Warden 1800, Chaplain 1500, and Physician 1500. Clerks stewards matrons assistants and guards and other staff are to be paid as directed by the Commissioners.
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Illinois Penitentiary
Catholics in Quincy Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Pope Pius IX
Catholics of Quincy marked the 25th anniversary of Pope Pius IX with earliest hour festivities last Friday. Salutes were fired at intervals through the night to Thursday morning. Churches were decorated, the day was a holiday, and Sunday featured a grand religious demonstration, the largest of its kind in the city.
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Quincy
Pius the Ninth
Berlin page grand parade for Emperor and royal procession
Describes a Berlin triumphal entry with 450,000 troops, the Emperor riding a dark bay horse, Empress and Crown Prince following, vast crowds along Unter den Linden, statue unveiling by Prince Bismarck, and 101 gun salutes. Also reports Versailles and Paris debates on government decrees and the Pope's jubilee preparations in Rome with wide international attendance.
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Berlin
Divigie
A Halle
Trick the Great
Marshal Wrangean
Blumer Cettion
Overnor
Prince Bismark
Count von Mol Roon
Ed William
Wayin
Eran
Selene
Bate
Unter
den Linden
Aly Unter den Linden
Cannoh
Biule
Imperi
Emper
Revieq
Imperial Castle
William II
Bismarck
Bismar
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Vicinity
Illinois
John II, Addams
Jacob Krohn
Wm, Young
John M, Schermerhorn
J. P. Reel
W. J. Reitzell
Francis Boeke
Wm. Polk
Wm. Cox
H. M. Timms
Henry Settley
Eng
Michael Steffen
Jere Pattison
Peter Ebling
Gen. Smith D. Atkins
Wm. Young
Chris
Shuler
Dr. McKim
Daniel Bellman
J. P. Rees
Fred Baker
Conrad van Brocklin
John R. Hayes
Henry H. Upp
Harrison Diemer
R. Babcock
James S. McCall
B. P. Bel
Elias Perkins
Robert Bell
John Gift
James S. Taggart
O. D. Blanchard
A. A. Babcock
Ralph Sabin
Joseph Erb
J. D. Schmeltzer
Geo, Osterhout
J. M. Palmer
T. J. Turner
Wa. Waaner, Sr
da. Crews
The
Wn. Peters
Home
Dakota
Nrws-Aummart
Versailles
Secon
Arago
Simon
M. Tolam
Tt International Society
Mipoleon
M. Solam
International Society
Sssass
Che
Committee of Investigation
M Glais Bizoin
Paris
Thiers
M. Coquerel
Gen. Fabrice
M. Thiers
Bismark
Och
Rowz
Rome
Kteenay Father
Hsymen
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