Martyr tale of a boy's torture and death in a Milwaukee case
A harrowing account details a boy named Emanuel who endured two hours of brutal whipping by his adoptive mother and an accompanying cruel stepfather after he reportedly told the truth rather than lie. The trial exposed religious motive and resulted in murder charges and a lengthy prison sentence for the perpetrators.
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Theta Lite
Emanuel Anon
Milwaukee
The
Baptist
The Caloric Ship Trials Report by Capt Bricaton
Captain Bricaton of the Caloric ship reports no doubts about the enterprise. The new engines are smaller and use condensed atmospheric air to increase power, overcoming prior difficulties. The obstacle is nearly removed and the public will soon witness practical evidence of the ship's merits.
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Bricaton
Ierd Te
M. ¥. Tribune
Eclipses and a Countywide Snowstorm Chronicle
In 1854 there will be two solar and two lunar eclipses with dates in May and November, including an annular sun eclipse visible in the United States. A major snow storm near Boston disrupted travel and commerce for days, prompting human kindness such as a merchant honoring a note despite road conditions.
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United States
Washington
Altice
South America
Ocean
New Atlantic steamer design sparks naval architecture debate
A Baltimore discussion critiques the New Atlantic steamship's iron kelson and multiple iron keels, praising strength but questioning added weight, while naval architects favor wooden structures as adequate. The piece notes tests by Atlantic explorers and Newfoundland fisheries alike, speed potential, and cautions over water depth and seaworthiness.
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Europe
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Scientife
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Newfoundland
Norris
Det
Adv
Journal notice request for proper name publication
The Journal invites G. D. to supply his real name for publication of a communication. Other communications will be printed next week.
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Voyage Around the World by Ida Pfeiffer Portrait
A reader hearing of Ida Pfeiffer a German traveler inspires a classroom voyage map from Hamburg to Rio de Janeiro Porto D Estrella and on through the Pacific Atlantic routes to Valparaiso Tubita Macao Hong Kong Canton Singapore Ceylon Calcutta Bombay Baghdad Babylon Nineveh and Mosul. The sketch invites youth and teachers to trace the journey and learn world geography via Pfeiffer s travels and vivid city and landmark stops.
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Ladies Repository
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Enon
Hamburg
Ida Pefeitter
Rio de Janeiro
South America
Porto D'Estrella
Indy
John Renwick
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Macao
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Calcutta
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Benari
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Delhi
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Tigris
Persian Gulf
Babylon
Reros
Euphrajtea
Asia
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Jely
Musaul
Nineveh
Mosret
Remarkable Travels of a Singular Woman Reader
A fragmentary travelogue follows a lone woman traveler’s route from Aniatic Russia toward Vienna via Yalta Constantinople Athens and Trieste. It notes her solo journey after a world tour visiting Iceland California and planning the Amazon River expedition and other lands yet to be mapped in future installments.
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Russia
European
Yalta
Constantinople
Vienna
Athens
Trieste
Iceland
California
Amason River
Singa
Ian Wwomar
Colored reporter admission to Senate shocks Ohio paper note
The Ohio State Journal reports Mr Day of Cleveland, a colored man, was admitted as a reporter for his paper the Adienad American. A motion to reconsider the vote to expel him was tabled due to Townsend’s absence, amid a city stir and questions of Senate dignity.
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Select Committee on the Pacific Railroad Members Named
The President of the Senate appoints a capable Select Committee to consider the Pacific Railroad portion of the President’s Message. The panel includes Gwin of California as chairman, Bright of Indiana, Rusk of Texas, Douglas of Illinois, Everett of Massachusetts, Seward of New York, Geyer of Missouri, Evans of South Carolina, Bell of Tennessee, among others from the South, California, East, and West.
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Bright
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Lexus
Douglas
Illinois
Everett
Mass
Seward
New York
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Missouri
Evans
South Carolina
Bry Bell
Tennessee
Marion passes liquor suppression ordinance for medicinal limits
The Marion town Council enacted a temperance ordinance declaring corrosive substances and all alcoholic preparations contraband. Selling to minors doubles fines on second offence. penalty ranges from three to ten dollars plus costs. Ordinance to take effect February first. The piece also notes Fremont's experience with Maine laws and announces The Prohibitionist newspaper from Albany.
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Citiizens
Fremont
Maine
Harlem Railroad Awful Accident on Express Train
An express Harlem Railroad train at forty miles per hour derailed on a curve when a track wheel flange broke. The engine overturned, slid down a bank, and wrecked the baggage car. Both the engineer and fireman were killed. Passengers recall final parting words as the crash ended their lives.
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Baird
Jesus
Bern
Fire and public works crisis shake Rochester and state
A large Rochester blaze devastates a full block with losses around 400000, while the Legislature battles the Board of Public Works. A treasurer’s report shows substantial unauthorised expenditures since November, prompting calls to print details and demand itemized accounts.
The Orleans Duke and the Extra Glass of Wine
Harper's Magazine recounts the birth of a Bourbon rival and the dramatic tale of the Duke of Orleans. A single extra wine glass toppled a prince, cost him his life and altered a dynasty, ending in a fall from a Paris carriage into the street.
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Orleans
Duke of
Louis Philipps
Paris
Fle
Orleans Dynasty
Public Work of Ohio Seeks Sale of State Assets
Public sentiment in Ohio shows daily appeals to the Legislature for an act authorizing the sale of the state public works. The piece argues agitation will continue until the debt from these works is resolved and Ohio sheds the incubus of the project.
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Ohio
Turbulent European Turmoil Over Turkish Question
The Atlantic reports a tangled European crisis with France and England ordered to Enter the Black Sea as tensions rise. Russia seeks only guarantees while France and Austria push for stronger action. Paris notes unrest with Hungary, Danube crossings, and a fragile Ottoman frontier amid cabinet changes and shifting alliances.
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Crawford County petition and public opinion note
The fragment urges Crawford County residents to send petitions early to the session and questions whether San Juan County should voice its opinion on the subject. It references offering a form of solicited input and stresses timely civic participation.
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Destructive tornado devastates Brandon with loss of life
The storm produced a half mile wide tornado six miles south of Brendon leaving Brendon town nearly destroyed. Dr Wheaton of Crandon and Mrs Smith suffered severe injuries and death. E Jenkins drowned crossing Armstrong Run. Buckingham Co stable struck as floods overwhelmed streams and lower town.
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Great Rail Ad Celebration at Detroit
Detroit papers recount the grand Railroad Celebration on the 17th. A Hall 800 feet long in the Michigan Central Depot was splendidly fitted and decorated. The Mayor presided as toasts and speeches followed. a large turnout of editors attended, hailed as the greatest celebration yet held in the country.
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Michigan Central Railroad
Ohio Senate passes bill to split judicial districts
The bill dividing Ohio into two judicial districts clears the Senate on Tuesday authorizing a U S Circuit Court in Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus slows to believe split benefits the state, fearing loss of prestige for its city.
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Cleveland
Cincinnati
Columbus
Arrival of the Niagara and Atlantic ships in port
The Magre from Liverpool arrived en route to Boston after heavy seas, reporting rough passage. The Atlantic came out on the 5th at 2 PM. Steamers continue to report intelligence from Constantinople and St Petersburgh. Markets show turmoil with breadstuffs rising and wheat and meat prices climbing. flour up, corn prices also increasing since Europe sailed.
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Great Britain
Global unrest and rumors stir 19th century war talk
British reports detail European tensions with Vienna protocol moves and Turkish affairs as allied fleets avoid the Black Sea. News from Persia, Russia, and France blend with royal displeasure toward Prince Albert and looming shifts in Belgium, Belgium imports, and Dutch coal.
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Resolutions in memory of Brother Caldwell of Croghon Lodge No 77
Brethren of Croghon Lodge No 77 pass resolutions on the death of Brother I Caldwell in Sacramento City California dated December last. The lodge expresses deep sorrow, extends sympathy to his widow and family, and notes the dying pillow was soothed by Brothers. A copy of resolutions is sent to the Will of deceased and to papers for publication.
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Brethren of Croghon Lodge
Ohio
H. Caldwell
Waamtas
I. Caldwell
Sasrimento City
California
Caldwell
Bro
Rock Rose Medicinal Claims Promoted in Ad
An historic advertisement touts Rock Rose as a cure for many ailments including liver issues canker nursing mouth and tooth problems. It cites Dr Tyte of New Haven and Myers Exviar Rock Rose as a remedy with numerous testimonials.
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