Editorial Convention Planned for Freeport During State Fair
An informal editors meeting at the Holland House Rockford approved forming an editorial convention in Freeport during the State Fair. Committees on Organization and Rules and on Business were appointed with editors from Freeport Bulletin Freeport Journal Rockford Register Chicago Tribune Springfield Register Galena Advertiser Chicago Times Belleville Democrat. The date hour and location will be fixed and announced soon.
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Holland House
Rockford
C. K. Jonsox
Freeport Journal
It Will Not Do The City Debt Ordinance Exposed
An opinion piece denounces an ordinance as a blatant misuse of city debt funds. It accuses Aldermen and Mayor Shockley of incompetence and deliberate overreach to enrich a few, rejecting claims of ignorance and defending popular sovereignty as a dangerous led to a breeding ground for an aristocratic purse.
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A.B. C
Shockley
Smith
Clark
Habel
War News from Europe in May Reports Busy Fronts
The May dispatches note Napoleon leaving Feni ce for Sardinia to join his army while Austrian forces retreat and Sardinians retake positions. British neutrality is proclaimed though volunteer corps are allowed in England. Napoleon and the Sardinian king establish headquarters at Alessandria as Austrians withdraw from Robbio. France holds optimistic triumph hopes. Hungary unrest rumors persist and Persia pledges balance of power in Europe.
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Liverpool
Napoléon
Lef
Sardinia
War Department
England
Sardinias
New York
Hammonia
Italy
Napoleon
Alessandria
Robbio
France
Hungary
Persia
Europe
Germany
The Pikis Peak Forgeries Highlight Fraud Scheme
Dr. Fletcher's letter warns about forged letters used to dupe victims including a Michigan man who sold his homestead to fund a mining venture. The piece, referencing Scudder's wife, condemns the deception as a base trickery harming thousands. Leaders of the scheme deserve punishment and exposure to end the fraud.
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Dr. Fletcher
Michigan
Scudder
Railroad Celebration Opens New Chicago to Cincinnati Route
Acknowledges receipt of an invitation to attend the opening of a direct rail link from Chivago to Cincinnati via Lima and Dayton. The excursion train left Chicago yesterday and was to reach Cincinnati last night. it will return to Chicago tomorrow. The route passes through the Fort Wayne and Chicago, Dayton and Michigan, and Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton lines, expected to become a major Union thoroughfare.
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Chivago
Cincinnati
Lima
Dayton
Chicago
Ft. Wayne
Dayton & Michigan
Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton
Massachusetts amendment letter from Hon. E L Wausleiburne
The Dixon community prepares for the 8 8 Convention on the 7th with plans to accommodate visitors. A mass meeting of children and youth in Dixon and nearby areas is scheduled for July 7 at 2 PM featuring a distinguished speaker.
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EL B. Wausleiburne
Dixon
Utb
Two Year’s Amendment Denounced by Washburne
A letter from E. B. Washburne dated May 1 1880 criticizes Republicans in Massachusetts for an amendment excluding adopted citizens from suffrage for two years. He condemns Know Nothingism and urges GOP unity against discrimination between native born and adopted citizens. Guo. Sanveiner, Chicago.
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Gatega
Sta. T
Republican Party
Party of Equal Rights
Massachusetts
E. B. Washburne
Guo. Sanveiner
Chicago
Destructive Tornado Rips Jacksonville Area Amid Far Reach
An Iowa storm week earlier and a second tornado near Jacksonville caused extensive destruction from Manchester to twelve miles northwest, with 11 reported dead and about fifty injured. Homes, fences, barns, and rails were obliterated. a windmill was hurled 400 yards. Wisconsin reports lesser damage in Madison and LaCrosse as the same day. The narrative recounts gold-mining exporations, false reports, and mass emigration alongside caution about scams and dangers on the plains.
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Iowa City
Jacksonville
Calhoun County
Manchester
Route
Geo. Vanzant
Samuel Brown
Kate
Jonathan Carlyle
Jaco Sample
Thomas
Wisconsin
Chivago Journal
Madison
Mississippi
LaCrosse
Miadiana
Wis
New Trial Granted for Jumpertz in Werner Murder Case
Chicago judge grants a new trial for Jumpertz, convicted of murdering Sophia Werner in Chicago. The Chicago Journal reports the case moves back to court as the defense seeks fresh evidence and possible juror issues.
Oberlin Rescuers Habeas Corpus Application Denied
The application for writs of habeas corpus for the Oberlin rescuers was denied. The judges ruled three to two against the application, and the prisoners were remanded into custody.
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Oberlin
Unclear military transport remarks prompt speculation
Fragmentary note describes flat ivory chains and a train through unknown territory. It mentions training through a route, selling mules for gain, and potential gold digging prospects. Alvord Blodgett Scofield arrive with traps. Quest Waterhouse Bilbbard plan to accompany. camp ten miles distant for ten days.
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Kannas
Alvord
Blodgett & Scofield
Quest
Waterhouse & Bilbbard
Iowa Emigrant Notes on Prairie Lands and Guthrie Center
Mr McAFeer writes through Guturie Cestar Guthrie County Iowa May 1 1859 praising Iowa as a beautiful prairie state. He describes emigration routes to Pike's Peak via Des Moines toll bridge and Goplar Station, notes sparse settlement, land value and non resident ownership, rail-like wagon tides of 1520 teams to Des Moines and 144 to Guthrie County, mentions rough roads, iron cook stoves at wagons, and hospitality of Mr Mano and wife at Guthrie Centre with plan to reach Council Bluffs next week.
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Guturie Cestar
Guthrie Co
Jounnan
Mississippi
Pike's Peak
Iowa
Prairieland
Mississippi Valley
Guthrie
Des Moines Toll Bridge
Pike’s Peak
Goplar Station
Mano
Cedarville
Guthrie Centre
Council Bluffs
H. WU. McAfee
Misson
Stephenson County
Abram
Guiteau
Jos
de Witt C, Johnson
Theodore F. Phillips
George J. Wall
de Witt
Stephenson
Gulteau
Medicis
Aurumoius
Anid
Aaid de Witt D. Janneat
George D. Hull
Freeport
Shephense
Bit
L. W. Sutter
Boxcuany & Barrow
Pike's Peak Hype Fades as Emigrant Fever Recedes
Omak Nebraska May 22 1859 In slang tone the writer debunks Pike's Peak gold mania. Returns from emigrants report inflated tales, but real gold prospects wane as property is sacrificed then surrendered. Murders in mines are exaggerated. most returning pioneers seek home.
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Omak
Nebraska
Journal
Pike's Peak
Pines
Ft. Kearney
Dharg
Missouri River
Ibera Ia
Plattsmouth
Freeport
Ani Gering
Turkey
Gold Prospectors Claim Pike's Peak Emigration and Amalgamation Plans
A fragmentary letter depicts a group of prospectors discussing gold finds along the eastern slopes, the viability of mining, and plans to head toward Pike's Peak and then California. They describe income hopes, amalgamation with mercury, and the impact of the gold rush on Kansans. The piece also notes a mad dog bite incident at Tiskilwa and freight rates from Dunleith to St. Paul.
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Cherry Creek
California
Pike's Park
Minca
Kansans
Miasouri
Lobe
Pain Panacea Promises Relief for Digestive Ailments
An advertisement extols Dr Baker's Pain Panacea as a connective and insurant for the stomach that restores the bowels after vegetable overindulgence. It claims the remedy tones the stomach, heals the mucous membrane, and should be kept on hand with sales through druggists and agents.
A Card to the Ladies Dr Duponce Golden Pills
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr Duponce s Golden Pills for females claiming relief from stoppages and irregularities. It urges use for health reasons and to prevent pregnancy, with warnings for those pregnant or health compromised. Sold by Moore and Dak Freeport and agents for county sales, with mail order options and price details included.
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Duponce
Mendes
Doctora
France
America
Moore & Dak! Drugglars
Freeport
J. Dupondo
Weil
Herrick
Chicago Daily Union
Jamen Clarke
Clarke
Drg
Great Britain
United States
Canada
Job Moses
I. C. Baldwin & Co
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Dr. Molane
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Pittsburgh
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Ita
Hale
Professor Wood
St. Louis
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Greeley
Utah
Tribune
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Horace Greeley
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O. W. Prion
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Vreeport
C. W. Prior
Geo. R. Birchir
Walous Street
Moward Association
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Mall
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Howard Association
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Btophenson County
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Ltr
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J. P. Streeter
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