27 Oct 1859
Page 1
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Newspaper
Illinois State Chronicle
Location
Decatur, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1859
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes show a weekly summary dated Thursday October 27 1859 from Decatur Illinois. The readable portion mentions the week ending date and location, but no full events or names are legible enough to confirm specific items.
Col B D Baker delivered a ceremonial oration praising Senator Broderick, detailing his rise from humble beginnings, dedication to free labor, and opposition to tyranny. The address portrays Broderick as a martyr of reform, recounting political battles, loyalty to principles, and a death attributed to partisan conflict. Father Gallagher offered prayers at the funeral service, emphasizing Broderick’s public virtue and the impact of his legacy.
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