PROM KANSAS LOOM: MARSHAL SHOT IN BORDER VIOLENCE
Reports detail the killing of Marshal Donaldson and four aides during a clash with free sailors and pro-Southern partisans near Lickory Pointon. Proclamation by Governor Shannon orders disarming unauthorized military groups and protection of citizens as forces pursue rebels and restore order amid border hostilities in Kansas Territory.
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Ruffans
Hous
Free Sailors
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Jone
Coi
Lathernet
Congress
Donaldson
Lickory
Wen
Gull Creek
Reid
New Santa Feen
Franklin
Rec
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Pate
Gol. Sumners
Black Hawk Point
Halding Pate
Kit. Shannon
Ith
U.S
Lenale
Kansats
Yioluner
Col
Somner
Tawnesen I. T
Shanon
Malayra
Prairie City
Ofelovk
Vree State
Captolin Crown
Ay Pd
Leavenworth
Free State
Brown
Florty
Lawrence Wath
Coleman
How
Missoni
Grand Celebration at Geneva Wisconsin Central Opening
Large crowds gathered in Geneva for the Wisconsin Central Railroad celebration marking the Chicago to Geneva link. Notables from Chicago, Whitewater, Milwaukee and Rockwell praised the rail project as music and speeches highlighted progress and regional ties. A Chicago press recap praised the festivities and the welcome given to excursionists and local dignitaries.
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Mannie
Dans
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Chicago
Geneva
Windsor
Milborn
Kage
Mellenry
Murphy
Densmore
Chicago Democratic
Geneva Lake
John Blumer
YR Carter
G Hammond
D.ward
C H Quinlan
Ox River
I'ox River
Zevolver
New
Uals
Wisconsin
Tllinois
Fragmentary Convention Vote Shifts toward Buchanan
The record shows on the seventeenth ballot New Hampshire cast its vote for Buchanan while Tbbard spoke in explanation. Ludlow of New York noted Softs entered the Convention in disadvantage but aligned with Buchanan, giving 18 votes. Rynders' gun fired as outsiders heard the results. Avery of North Carolina praised Buchanan as their first choice, matching their later support for Pierce and Douglas. South Carolina aimed to back Union loyalists. Sam Madary of Ohio pledged willingness to fight under any nominee and supported Beenayas' unanimous nomination.
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Breckenridge
Sof Kentucly
Vico l
Cixchatt
Dave
Trail
Maine
Dierce
Vermont
Tibbard
N. J
Rose
Viera
Illinois
Stephen A. Douglas
North Carolina
South
South Carolina
Alabama
Missouri
Eorida
Tedas
Tennessee
Pierre
New York
Ohio
Kentucky
Douglas
Cass
Preston
James Buchanan
Richardson
Ile
Pierea
Savhanan
Summer
N.Y
Stampshire
Ludlow
Pierce
Sam Madary
Beenayas
Honest dealing in a world of shopping perils
The piece contrasts seller and buyer tricks in 19th century commerce. It warns sellers to avoid deception and price manipulation while urging buyers to resist bragging about bargains. It concludes with a moral admonition to seek fair scales and equal justice, then notes The New York Tribune backing Col. Fruemost for the Philadelphia Republican Convention.
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Richley
Renklin
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New York Tribune
Philadelphia
Col. Fruemost
Steamer Sultan Brings Word of Judge Conway Arrest
From Chicago June 4 comes word that passenger steamer Sultan left Jaav onwail Monday morning with intelligence that Judge Conway and one other citizen were arrested Thursday by Col Wilkes of South Carolina without process. Conway was imprisoned on board the Sultan Thursday night and removed this morning.
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Chicago
Sulta
Judge Conway
Col. Wilkes
South Carolina
Conway
Sultan
Heated Senate debate over Kansas border issue and Freemen remarks
On Monday a warm Senate discussion focused on the proposed ROI annexation of Kansas to Nebraska. Douglas attended and delivered sharp remarks labeling the Freemen of Kansas as traitors, deriding their supporters with derisive terms during the session.
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Senate
Kansas
Nebraska
Douglass
Bambal
Critics Clash Over Geneva School Certificates
A Geneva Express letter defends the town superintendent against claims the teachers are poorly qualified. The writer argues certificates prove fitness, disputes alleged public belittling, urges corrective steps rather than public reproach, and calls for a constructive approach to improve local schools.
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Mitsas
Eprrons
Town Superin
Geneva
Gieneva
Reneva
Sam
Ieretofore
Nix
Geneva Ri celebration committee meeting urged
The General Committee appointed by Geneva citizens on Ri celebration is urged to meet at Baxter's office Monday evening at 7 oclock to settle accounts. Unsettled bills must be presented. table cloths and other items were lost and exchanged. Rectifications may be made at St. E Allen's store or with Mrs. Allen.
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Geneva
Ri. R
Baxter
Local notices and ads mark Gene va page features
The paper lists lawyer notices and visiting professionals such as J.T. Westworth Hsq and G. Cuarterros, plus ads for Smyth's Patent Platform Scales and a shoe shop move by Dobbs & Son. It notes a steamboat boiler explosion near Montreal with 20 killed and 30 wounded, and mentions delays for the National Democratic Convention platform.
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Montreal
Port News and Transatlantic Steamship Arrivals
The Nagara arrived at this port last evening, with limited telegraph news. The Niagara carried 130 passengers to Boston for Saturday the 25th. Arabia reached Liverpool on the 1st ult, and North Star at Cowes on the 2nd. Haivkson from New York on the 20th had not been telegraphed. Persia from New York on the 23rd reached Liverpool at midnight. News of the Jaltan question and Danish Round Dues remained undecided. Reports on Russian successes against Circassians were confined, Czar went to Warsaw. The Schamyl doomed vessel lost near Anell. Evacuation of Crines by French advancing. A banquet for Sir Colin Campbell. Peace proclaimed at Tiffin. Russians confirm capture of a Circassian village and 6,000 cattle.
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Harivax
Nagara
Niagara
Boston
Arabia
Liverpool
North Star
Cowes
New York
Washington
Southhampton
Liverpool Bar
Bar
Jaltan
Colin Campbell
Tiffin
Cattle Drive Through Geneva En Route to Madison
A drove of about one hundred head of cattle moved through Geneva on Monday bound for Madison. The entry notes a lengthy, ornate excerpt about sunlit work and divine mission, then casually shifts to a Boston report noting Kansas aid fund contributions.
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Madison
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