Late Texas events stir Kansas border unrest
Reported raids near Hickory Point and Lull Creek as a pro slavery mob attacks free state supporters. Marshal Donaldson and four aides killed. 140 cavalry under Capt Reid pursue invaders. Governor Shannon issues proclamation to disarm illegal militias, protect citizens, and enforce federal authority across the territory.
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Free State
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Ree State
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Opening of the Wisconsin Contract 22 Celebration in Geneva
A grand Wisconsin Central Railroad opening celebration at Geneva Lake drew about six hundred guests from Chicago and Elgin. Speeches by Alderman Wheeler, Judge Spooner, Mr. Rockwell and Col. Hammond praised the project, with resolutions celebrating the road’s completion and the welcome by Geneva Lake residents. The event featured a large train, grand parade, and bountiful refreshments in a shaded grove behind the Catholic Church.
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John O 'Purner
Carter
GC G Hammond
D Ward
A Quinlan
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Genava Lake
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Brenanan Secures Unanimous Nomination at Convention
During a lengthy ballot sequence the 17th and 18th votes swung toward Buchanan as New Hampshire and New York backed him. North Carolina voiced support, with Avery praising Buchanan, while Sam Madary of Ohio pledged Ohio to Buchanan. The convention ultimately saw Brenanan receive the unanimous nomination.
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Douglas
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Richardson
Aned
New Hampshire
Hobard
Audlaw
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Capt. Nynders
Avery
Pierce
Sam Madary
Brenanan
Buying and selling and the moral weighing
An 19th century sermon-like excerpt contrasts seller deception with buyer vanity in market exchanges drawing moral lessons. It condemns inflated claims and sliding-scale pricing while urging honesty, fair dealing, and equal justice in commerce. The piece ends noting the New York Evangelist and the New York Tribune discussing candidates before Philadelphia conventions, favoring Col. Vrexoxyv for several reasons.
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Vrexoxyv
Steamer Sulta Brings Arrest Report From Faav Emey
From Chicago on June 4 a passenger steamer Sultan delivered word that Judge Conway and 11 other citizens were seized by Col Wilkes of South Carolina without process on Thursday. Conway remained aboard until this morning. No reason given for the arrests.
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Faavemy
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Sultan
Senate Heated Debate on Kansas Nebraska Annexation
A warm Senate debate Monday followed talks on annexing Kansas to Nebraska. Senator Douglass spoke forcefully, accusing Kansans of gaits and orders, framing the Kansas conflict amid sectional tensions.
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Town Superintendent Responds to Geneva School Criticism
A Geneva letter defends the town schools against a harsh public critique. The writer argues certificates and teaching quality are mischaracterized, urges measured official duties and constructive reform rather than ridicule, and calls for civil, fact based discussion by the town’s education authorities and press.
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Lown
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Local Department Highlights and Notices From Geneva
The General Committee, appointed by Geneva citizens, calls all to meet at Baxter's office Monday evening at 72 o clock to settle business and unpaid bills. Lost items include sable cloths. those who can amend mistakes may go to TL. B. Allen s or Mrs Allen in Ascruen. Werrwckia lauded as a reputable lawyer. Advertisements welcome new professional cards. A steamboat boiler explosion near Montreal leaves about 20 dead, 30 wounded, 50 unaccounted for. Dobbs & Son announce a shoe shop relocation four doors south of the Post Office. The National Democratic Convention platform will appear in the next issue.
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KR. St
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TL. B. Allen
Renoval
Dobbs & Son
News from Hallifax and distant ships in port
June fifth dispatches describe the Niagara arriving with 130 passengers for Boston and delaying news by telegraph. The Persia and Arabia are noted, along with Russian campaigns, Danish Sound event, and Czar’s move to Warsaw. Reports mention loss of the steamship Svhamyl near Anell, and evacuations in France. A banquet for Sir Colin Campbell, peace at Tiffin, and cattle movements toward Madison are cited. Boston relief efforts raise $19,000 for the Kansan Aid Committee.
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Colin Campbell
Tiffin
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Werrwckia
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