From Kansas and Leavenworth to national turmoil in 1856
Fragmentary OCR reveals clashes between Free State and Pro Slavery factions, marches toward Lawrence, and reports from Leavenworth. It discusses armaments, orders, and violent incidents amid the rising national crisis in Kansas Territory. Also references US Senate actions on Brooks Sumner incident and House expulsions, with Cuba and Central America news mixed in.
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Urnacy
Leavenworth
Lawrence
Velne Y
Shannon
Chek Ahia
Wotole Creek
Free State
Voestoont
Tavands Ossawolomis
Loris
Dunes
Dis
Ted Voorka
Cy Soodhet
Dudge Lecompton
Mobinson
Sah
Pherzher, Hiown
Benkins
Gren
Joyner
Washington
Uhl Colubis
Cae
Loachenes
Lmrret
S. Dace
Jaavenuddutersis
Marstal
Wiking
Souk Fotos
Watkins
Col
Biel
House of Lord
Sanday
Bart Elgin
Costa Rica
Athachtaf
England
Her Majesty’s Grove
Genteal Almeida
Ranse
Walker
Naval Forest
War Department
Costa Nic
Crampfex
Marcy
Nicaragua
Unitedl States
Pnitecht Staten
Fienna
Porte
Sogland
The Geneva School System and District Reform Urged
A long editorial laments bad conditions in Geneva area schools due to small districts and underfunding. It argues for merging into larger districts and graded schools with separate programs for young children and older pupils, stressing trained teachers, adequate pay, and longer school terms to improve intelligence and outcomes. It includes a February 1853 letter from Epward L. Baxen discussing Superior, its harbor, potential city plans, and regional prospects.
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Geneva
Yvorgh
Koonoze
Epward L. Baxen
Town Superintendent
The Sususer outrage has caused excitement nationwide, especially in Massachusetts, with indignation committees in both Houses over Brooks. Advices from British Guiana report the trial and conviction of Oxn known as the angel Gabriel for sedition, inciting anti Creole and anti Catholic riots on February 19. He received hard labor for years. Sixteen of his followers were convicted of sedition riot robbery and plunder.
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Massachusetts
Houses
Congress
Brooks
Oxn
Angel Gabriel
Winter Wheat Harvest Praised In Monroe County
The Monroe Sentinel notes winter wheat looks excellent with farmers agreeing it is better than usual. Local growers report strong stands and favorable conditions across the area, signaling a productive season ahead.
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Monroe Sentinel
Mineral prospects and settlement near Superior
The letter describes copper and iron prospects near Superior, with Pond du Lac Mining Co sinking a shaft and locals hopeful for mining's impact. Timber and fish resources are rich, pine forests stretch toward La Pointe, and a strong lumber economy is foreseen. Winters are severe but climate offers long sleighing seasons and substantial water power. A dog-train conveyance system ferries travelers between sites. The document notes growth from sparsity to a three-hundred population and upcoming surveys of Apostle Islands.
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Sorenton
Superior
St. Louis
Nemalji
N. W
Fond du Lac
North American Far Company
Washington Park
Fourth St
North West
Hudson
Mississippi
Minnesota
Stillwater
Cexson
Que Company
Pond du Lac Mining Company
Brule
Iron
Flagg
LaPuinte
Nimdji
New England
Zer
Zaro
la Pointe
Apostle Islands
Othee
E.L
Parrots Seen in Decatur County Iowa Flocks
It is reported that parrots visit Decatur County Iowa annually, sometimes in flocks of twenty or more. Three were shot during a recent cold spell. The birds resemble pigeons in size with green plumage tinged blue on the back, red and yellow wing feathers, short tails, and a bill and tongue like parrots.
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Dtsc
Decatur County
Iowa
Geneva meeting to welcome Wis Central Railroad visitors
A Geneva citizens meeting on the evening of the 3rd inst arranged welcome plans for officers stockholders and friends of the Wisconsin Central Railroad visiting Geneva on Wednesday for the road’s opening. A 20 member committee was appointed to organize and coordinate the reception with female helpers chosen to assist. The resolutions ordered publication in the Geneva Express and urged broad local aid.
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Geneva
Wis
CORR
Judge Baker
E. D. Richardson Eng
WY. L. Ostman
E.D. Richardson
C. Miller
C. L. Oatman
D. Locke
B. E. Gill
C. M. Baker
A. D. Galton
James Haskins
Sami. H. Stafford
Gen
J. W. Boyd
Henry Buel
M.H. Estabrook
A.T. Wheeler
Abial Manning
Densmore Chapin
A. Ferguson
H. E. Allen- Applas Hastings
T.C. Stith
Jutn Donlap
J.J. Dewey
C. W. Smith
L. D. Hale
Lewis Curtis
GW. Ferris
Capt
M. H. Estabrook
H. E. Allen
M Baker
Gener Express
Dime
Od Richardson
E. Oatman
Coartman
Friends of the
Wip. C. R. B
8. Allen
M. Seymors
Or. Roswell
P. Madge
Jus. Griffin
C. Miner
HL. Rich
AL W. Parr
HE Allen
A Manning
CW Smith
C MI Baker
R.R
Illinois
Wisconsin
Co. M. Baker
Pres
Tras
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Kansas
Pereste
Tribune
Mexico
Havana
Signinol Vera CIA
Informa
Spain
Fladt
Wastriatox
Sumner
Senate
House
Mr. Campbell
Ohio
Sumner Ly
U. S
Preston C. Brooks
South Carolina
Chas
Summer
Legislative Department
Elaocuison
Virgizds
M. Keith
Sum‘ner
Preston Th. Brooks
Henry A. Eintromlson
LM. Keith
Messrs
Campbell
Spinner
Pennington
Howell Cobb
Cixoinsari
Orde
John L. Dawson
Penn
Jno
E. Ward
Georgia
J. Smith
C. L Woodbury
N. Hy PL Ridden
H H. Childs
Mas
P. Ge Gardner
R.L
JG Pratt
Conn
Jane Carney
Hutchinson
WC Hammond
WD Ross
Del
TC Lyons
Lenu
RK Banks
Bedford Brown
N. C
B Wilson
JW Lewis
R Chapman
Ala
L Balfour
Miss
Alex Morton
W Bellon
Mo Crawford
Mich
Levy Teler
Roane
Berro
Lo Ro Mallory
Marc Ward
Texas
A‘? Wallity
Nelson Bowey
J . Hill
Cal
Ruckhill
Indiana
John L Dawson
Beli Road
Trustees
Buffinton
House of Representatives
Sith Congress
Dressra
Banks
Fuller
Lartiz Giris
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