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Newspaper
Fremont Journal
Location
Fremont, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1855
Page
2
A Cincinnati tunnel collapse at Walnut Hill Quarry killed five men. The roof fell without warning, about 600 feet from the north end, 50 feet below the surface. No external signs of a break. the arch had not been extended to the fall site.
The Sandusky County committee calls a convention at Fremont Court House on July 7 to appoint delegates for the People’s State Convention at Columbus July 13. The appeal urges opposition to slavery expansion and tax reform, urging full attendance and manly representation from all parts of the county. The piece also critiques the Democrat and Know Nothing stances, condemning heavy taxation and party manipulation. A society note mentions a Washington City marriage of Miss Susan, daughter of Colonel Inet Henson, to Mr De Boillend.
The Democrat’s critique claims the State Treasury is not bankrupt, citing alleged lavish spending by J.B. Steedman on the Miami and Erie Canal aqueduct, neglect of lunatic and blind asylums, and the incomplete State House. It argues public funds are pledged in treasury orders and being paid in interest, urging voters to elect Republicans in Sandusky County and statewide to reform public works and institutions by the October election.
New York on June 18 reports the steamship Atlantic bringing rapid news from the Sebastopol front. A major May battle near Sebastopol favored the Allies with heavy casualties over 8,000. French and Russian forces exchanged positions as Russian batteries were overtaken. The fortress of Sebastopol remains encircled.
Louisville reports the decline of late Loring, Amati candidate for Governor, with Charles S. Moorehead set as the party’s successor. New Orleans notes beneficial rain for crops. New York covers Lyman Cole’s forgery trial. A horse race near 65 minutes 44 seconds highlights regional sports. Concord hints at US Senator election voting and clashes in political circles. The Buckeye State sees a grand governor’s speech urging victory this fall and currency reforms in Treasury aims. A Paducah editor’s whiskey recipe circulates, while Cincinnati court grants a new trial in a murder case. Toledo notes marriages and family lines among the Wood community.
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