Wis York to Baltimere voyage and the rise of Geneva Lake town
A lengthy, meandering account describes a sea voyage from Liverpool to Baltimore with later news on a Wisconsin lake town named Geneva. It highlights Lake Geneva’s beauty, the Wisconsin Central Railroad reaching the area, plans for a Milwaukee and Chicago line, and prospects of extensive growth, schools, churches, mills, stores, and civic progress. quotes praise from newspapers about the landscape and climate, alongside exhortations for settlement and development.
Advertise Geneva Press subscription push plan
The Geneva press announces a weekly advertising feature to promote the paper. The note urges depopulation in the Eastern States, suggests publicizing Geneva's claims and inducements, and recommends locals subscribe and send copies to friends.
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Geneva
Higst
Growth and progress in Geneva this season
The article highlights steady town development in Geneva with new church and parsonage under construction, two large brick mansions rising in the south and west, business blocks on Main Street, and meters at Phillips building a new store. About twenty dwellings underway since spring amid other improvements.
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Geneva
Cestre
Phillips
Celebration on the excursion through orderly scenes and abundance
The Chicago Journal praised a railroad excursion, noting tables spread with ample good cheer under the trees and a well managed event. It mentions Chicago residents visiting the town, new dwellings and lots, absence of intoxicants, and a punctual five o clock whistle signaling departure for a pleasant trip.
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Chicago Journal
Chicago
Banks Named President at New York American Convention
The New York American Convention voted on Monday to a presidential ballot. Banks led on the 10th ballot with 55 votes and was unanimously nominated for President. Johnson was unanimously named Vice President after leading in several ballot tallies. Johnston, a convention delegate, thanked attendees and urged opposition to the current administration, calling for liberty, press freedom, free speech, and infrastructure improvements. Some New Jersey and Pennsylvania candidates withdrew earlier, aiming to prevent a Republican sellout.
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New York American Conention
Banks
Peement
Moses
Bell
Penn
Johnston
K. Johnston
Pacific
Jerseay
Pennsylvania
Dedicatory exercises at Buchanan Union School House
Mr Excuiser reports participation by local citizens in the dedicatory exercises for Buchanan Union School House. Prof U C Abbot of Berrien Springs presented principal Geo M Dewey with contract Kaye and Bible. Dewey pledged to perform duties, urged citizens and patrons to cooperate for the good work and success of the school.
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Niles, Mich
Enquirer
Excuiser
Buchanan Union School
U. C. Abbot
Berrien Springs
Geo. M. Dewy
Dewey
Hoyt offers house and sign painting services
An advertisement notes Mr. Hoyt will stop with us and provide all kinds of house and sign painting. The piece urges property owners to seize the chance to have buildings painted, improving appearance and value of the village.
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Werpep
Hoyt
Fremont Nominated for President at Convention
The Philadelphia National Convention reports John C. Fremont nominated for president on the first ballot. Governor candidate Benton accepts Missouri governorship bid after consideration. Vice presidential nomination attributed to Governor Treeder.
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Dphiladelphia National Convention
John C. Fremont
Chicago Democrat
Cov. Treeder
Col. Benton
Missouri
Village ordinances prohibit livestock roaming within Geneva boundaries
An ordinance by the Trustees of the Village of Geneva bans horses, sheep, and swine from running at large. Fines apply per animal per day, and the Pound Master may impound, feed, and sell unclaimed animals at public auction after 72 hours. Proceeds go to the village treasury, with title passing to purchasers.
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Cieneva
Ornamental trees vow in village ordinance fines horses hitched
Trustees of the village enact a rule punishing any person who ties horses mules or oxen to shade trees or leaves vehicles attached that injure trees with a fine from one to five dollars.
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Geneva
Battle of Black Jack Reported After Skirmish Near Palmyra
Letter to the editor recounts the Black Jack or Palmyra engagement. A small party of Kansas Free State men attacked a Missouri-leaning camp, capturing several with casualties. Capt. H. Clay Pete led the invaders, who were later kept under guard and released by Col. Sumner amid reports most were from Osawatomie.
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Black Jack
Palmyra
Praiig Atty
New York
Westfall
Missouri
Tolrurie
Praries
H. Clay Pete
Kansas
Missouri Republicat
Col. Sumner
Osawatomie
Sacked Ossawatomie and Palmyra in border raids
The Free State town Ossawatomie was sacked Friday at 4 PM by about 150 border ruffians including fifty of Buford’s company. Homes burned or plundered, horses stolen, Sumner marching toward Ossawatomie, Shannon fled to Kansas City then returned to Leavenworth. A general muster on the border and threats against Shannon Sumner and U S troops.
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Iee State Hotel
Kansas City
St. Louis
Leavenworth
Yuedsay
Debate on Kansas admission and union harmony voiced in Senate
Mr Clayton urges restraint amid Kansas disturbances. He proposes a nonpartisan bill to heal rifts, warns against Kansas joining as a foreign state without 20 000 federal population. He notes North and South split, calls for justice to restore peace and questions Douglas and Seward bills. The King of the Netherlands may serve as an arbitrator, while Sound Dues and Lord Cissendon response are discussed in diplomacy notes.
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New Vons and Overseas Press Notes
New items report the Barickson arriving at noon with a Liverpool date to the 28th ult. Mention of a new Russia loan to be offered in London and Hamburg. Denmark mobilizes its fleet. Spain vows energetic action against Mexico to protect Spanish citizens. Napoleon weighs founding a Territorial Nobility in Algeria. The Earl of Elgin seeks despatches on Canada troops, drawing comments from Lord Clarendon praising the United States. Preparations for celebrating the Peace Treaty on the 29th are under way.
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Russia
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Hamburg
Denmark
Mexico
Napoléon
Algeria
Carl of Elgin
Canada
Lord Clarendon
United States
Not First Class Teachers Protest Over Geneva Schools
A Geneva letter criticizes local teachers as not first class, arguing that teaching is a profession requiring higher standards. It warns wages and pupil numbers prevent elevating public instruction and urges community action to demand better teachers and larger schools. A separate note touts Holloway’s Pills and reports a deadly Algiers fire destroying five cream boats with a casualty.
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Nix
Geneva
Mstrate
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