Change in G. & O. R. Ran election reconstitutes board
The election results show a strong shift in control with the opposition gaining 29,000 shares and the old leaders largely replaced. Walter J. Newberry is named President and William I. Brown Vice President, with the new Executive Committee and Auditing Committee named. Superintendent F. B. Talcott replaces P. A. Hall. The reform aims to restore public trust and improve road management.
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Upudutt Snterest
Capt. Turner
W. J. Newberry
WV. I. Brown
William Larned
Flavel Mosely
T. D. Robertson
Hempsted
John Wentworth
Jason McCord
D. A. Knowlton
O. Lunt
Francis B. Cooley
BH. R. Rogers
Jonathan Burr
Walter
City Orders Interest Ordinance Passed Amid Democratic Support
The ordinance to pay interest on all city orders from their dates passed the city board with Democratic Aldermen Heybel Clark and J M Smith and Mayor Shockley voting yes. Republican Alderman Sunderland protested and urged against it, but Keane and Robinson were absent and the measure passed with understanding of its practical effect.
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Heybel
Clark
J. M. Smith
Shockley
Sunderland
Keane& Robinson
Baptist Association Declares Slavery Evil and Calls For Action
A Dixon, South Carolina Baptist Association delegates decry slavery as evil for master and slave, oppose conservative religious bodies, and urge a life religion with dire religious teachers, criticizing the Massachusetts and South Carolina political alignments while urging reform and accountability.
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Baptist Association
Dixon
American ‘Tract Society
Democracy in Africa and political tensions at Oregon convention
A fragmented political letter references democracy, race, and constitutional rights, criticizing Democratic foes over a proposed amendment on foreigners. It denounces slavery, polygamy, and ministerial rhetoric while urging principled rebuke of all abuses, labeling the paper a mouthpiece of labor causes.
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Citisen
Massachusetts Prohibition Debate in Newspaper Critique
The piece charges the Mouthpiece with omitting key facts on the Massachusetts prohibition protest, noting Republican opposition and county voting patterns. It laments rehashes of old editorials and reports on Rev. Mr Butt being appointed presiding minister in the Texas district amid anti slavery tensions.
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Mr. Butt
Kansas
Texas
Tract Society
Ambitious Arizonans Seek Independent State Status
A group of about six to seven residents in Arizona vow to form an independent state citing congressional neglect. They are holding public meetings to organize and declare their ambitions, suggesting a bold bid amid a time of shifting political sentiment and rising calls for regional autonomy.
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Arizona
Congress
Slavery, ministers, and Louisiana governor nominee named
The text notes Texas slaveholders driving out Methodist ministers for speaking truth on slavery. Northern editors supposedly defend Texas in the act, claiming ministers got what they deserved. It mentions N. M. Sners as a former editor and Thos Moore Slidellman nominated by Louisiana Democrats for governor.
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Texas
Lhos. Moore a.Slidellman
Democrats of
Louisiana
Trout Health Warning From Winter Fisheries Notes
Albany Evening Journal editor Dawson reports on brook trout to the Thousand Islands. He notes winter fish harbor leechlike parasites and weak health until rapids and rock contact remove them. He cautions buyers against winter trout sold for profit and urges public awareness from the Lu Buque Times.
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Ericures
Geo. Dawson
Albany Evening Journal
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence
Lubuque Times
Supreme Court Reverses Ruling in Firemen’s Benevolent Case
The Superior Court reversed, ruling the 1852 law requiring foreign insurance agents to pay two percent of all premiums into the Firemen’s Benevolent Association treasury was unconstitutional. The Supreme Court affirmed the law, demanding payment on premiums received since the act, totaling about 50,000 to 60,000 dollars.
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Typoutant Pxserance Deemsiox
Superior Court
Firemen's Benevolent Association
Lounsbury
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Chicago Journal
Winnebago Fair committees span surrounding counties
Winnebago neighbors open the Pair to surrounding counties for the fair with committee members named from Stephensyon Freeport Ridott Silver Creek Buckeye and other towns. The fair will run the first week of October and locals predict it may be the best Illinois has seen. A prominent St Louis citizen Joseph Charless was shot in a street assault by Thornton. The Dante Advertiser notes ripe strawberries will soon arrive and a Beloit Journal plan to publish daily. A murder in Mary Fogarty’s case is attributed to her drunken husband Edward Fogarty.
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GU Rosenstiel
Freeport
W. A. Hawkins
Ridott
J. Stebbing
Silver Creek
K. Bruvaker
John HH
Addatus
Buckeye
Maa
Thomas J. Turver
W. Giuitesu
Illinois
Joseph Charless
St. Louis
Thornton
Vettity
Esterly
Getdley
Carter
Nakes
Hooper
United States
Lyt Mars
Winston
Herrick
Derrek
Plystelans
America
Chicago Daily Union
Bee Prerelak
Redwood Gings Manufacturing Co
Redwood
New York
France
Factry
Chicago
Uxsent
Clayton
Stephenson St
Brewsur House
Jane Qiet
Mra
Vanderbilt
Sufftork Street
Dr. M'Knane
M Lane
Fleming Ros
Pittsburg
Tam
Mr Lang
Dr. McLane
Kieming Brosther
Pittsburgh
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Professor Waail
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Canadaa
First Battle of Montebello Reported in War News
The City of Washington brings word of the Montebello action on the 21st with about 15,080 on each side. Austrians defeated, roughly 1,000 prisoners taken, French gains cited and later battles noted. Lombardy unrest and neutrality movements in Europe also update.
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Ana’thians
Num- Lertig
Lanney
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Napoleon
Korauth
Ruland
Manchester
Genoa
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Pecatonica Tornado Destroys Homes And Forest
A severe tornado near Pecatonica last Saturday caused extensive damage across the area. The storm uprooted large trees, ripped fences, and carried away barns and sheds as it moved from the river’s bank toward Main Street, with witnesses recalling a water spout and a cone shaped cloud. Several injuries were reported including a buggy accident, and animals missing after the chaos. The event tabbed among widespread storms hitting multiple states, with reports noting refuges proved unsafe and a fearsome wind sweep.
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Pecatonica
Freeport
Pucatonica
Galena & Chicago Union Railroad
Peter Rumblefuger
Daniels
Sumner
Ramblefinger
Daniel
Main Street
Roda
Gyo
Ro HL Sanders
Eust
Bailey
Stewart
Milne
Burritt
Mills
Talluck
Railroad to Warren Line Fronts 1960 Completion Goal
From Millennial Milton Ma we learn the board and managers locate the middle division of the line and set the balance at Philadelphia route. The work awarded to MMton Ghurtright Co takes 8500,000 stock at par under a legislative act. Eastern division to Logh Haven next month then Schwena mouth, western division Erie to Warren to open by October. By November 1960 entire road expected finished amid rate of progress. New York crime spree report lists fourteen murders in two days including Hoarte Dowdy Grove Myers and a German woman shooting husband.
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Millenian
Milton
Dimaton
Philadelphia
Erie
Warren
New York
Henry Hoarte
Patrick Dowdy
Margaret Grove
John George Myers
Fort Hamilton
Halsey
Lewis Lapourt
Aboy
James Penger
New York City
Fire sweeps Galena De Soto House and stores
A major blaze in Galena Thursday morning around 3 o'clock caused about 130 600 in losses. The De Soto House and two or three adjoining stores were heavily damaged while the crockery shop where the fire started burned. The express and telegraph offices were saved. The De Soto house had insurance with the Home Insurance Company New York the Itna Insurance Company of Hartford and the Phenix Insurance Company of Hartford.
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Galena
de Soto Mouse
Crockry
Express
de Soto House
Home Insurance Co. N. Y
Itna Insurance Co
Hartford, Conn
Phanix Insurance Co
Cures Claimed for Syrup of Sarsaparilla and Stillingia
The Medical and Surgical Journal notes several obstinate chronic cases cured by Syrup of Sarsaparita and Stillingia. It claims the remedy acts on all secretions and clears the system through blood, skin, kidneys and secretions. Sold by druggists in the western country with more details in another column.
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Terres
Local Market Batches Odd Prices From June 1459
Fragmentary price list shows assorted goods with odd figures and unfamiliar terms. Entries include butter at 31 cents per pound, cheese at 68 cents, eggs at 7 cents, and produce priced per basket or unit, with unclear product names and abbreviations. The document reads like a historical catalog with inconsistent figures and old currency.
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