Republican electors to assemble at Lawrence courthouse October 7 1857
A notice from the Republican county central committee states a delegate convention will convene at the Court House in Lawrence on Friday October 7 at 11 o clock am to nominate candidates for Sheriff County Treasurer County Clerk register of Deeds Coroner and related posts. Delegates and alternates are assigned by township and ward with primaries set for October 5 from 2 to 5 pm in townships and 6 to 8 pm in Lawrence.
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Denziss
Court House
City of
Lawrence
Mominst
Sherif
E. B. Allen
Sestost
Douglas County
C.Y OF
Lawresce
Grant Township
Republican County Central
Duns Kxausey Heads East to Battle Henry George
Duns Kxausey plans to travel to New York to enter the lists and challenge Georgeism. He seeks to prevent Henry George from coming west to contest control of the sand lot supremacy, launching an attacking party from the east.
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Duns Kxausey
New York
Immigration laws show bias in enforcement and a Wyandotte verdict
The piece argues that immigration policy favors foreign criminals over skilled workers, noting Belfast women sent back from Boston and a Long Island firm hiring them. It cites press response to the Wyandotte train wreck verdict, with local outrage at jurors, praising Vossen and Newport while condemning the verdict as wrong.
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Belfast
Boston
Long Island
Wyandotte
Wyandotte Gazette
Hamilton
Vossen
Newport
Supreme Court of Iowa bars distillery from alcohol manufacture
The Iowa Supreme Court permanently enjoined a Des Moines distillery from manufacturing alcohol despite export plans. The decision affirms the prohibitory law applies to production within the state regardless of ultimate destination, ruling it does not infringe interstate commerce as it prevents creation of a taxable product before transport.
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Supreme Court of
Iowa
Des Moines
George W. Kidd
New York
Supreme Court
Congress
Global gold holdings and silver reserves across nations
The United States holds about 282 million in gold at the treasury, with France, Germany, the Bank of England, and others totaling 726 million. European states add further sums, bringing eight-nation accumulations to 827 million, over a third of which is held by the U S. Silver holdings total 708 million with the U S holding over a third. England and France have more currency gold and silver in circulation than the United States. The piece notes how such facts challenge political theories and references past debates on the resumption act.
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United States Treasury
National Bank of France
National Bank of Germany
Bank of England
Italy
Austria
Hungary
Netherlands
Belgium
United States
Bank of France
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Treasury
England
France
India
China
Washington Secre tary Porter's Resignation Tied to Fisheries Talks
Reported resignation of Assistant Secretary of State Porter in Washington follows remarks by an assistant not aligned with Secretary Bayard on fisheries negotiations. The situation stems from disagreements over policy direction and public statements impacting diplomatic talks.
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Washington
Porter
Bayard
Canadians Seek Reciprocity in Fisheries Settlement
London advices indicate that English and Canadian Commissioners will propose reciprocity in natural products and free fishing for Americans in Dominion waters as the basis for settlement of the fisheries dispute.
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London
Dominion
Democrats Campaign Opened Amid Treasurer Defaults
A Ohio gubernatorial campaign event featured a speech centered on honesty and economy while four Democratic county treasurers statewide defaulted, owing taxpayers thousands of dollars. The juxtaposition highlighted the contrast between campaign rhetoric and fiscal lapses.
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Ohio
Cowboy raid on Coloraw costs Colorado 200000 dollars
It is estimated that the recent raid on old Coloraw will cost Colorado $200,000. It may teach the people of the state something, however. They failed to show up any outrage by Indians, but were compelled to return a large herd of ponies and cattle which had been taken from the damages.
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Old Coloraw
Colorado
State
Montgomery
Alabama
City of
Greenlee Seeks County Clerk Nomination for Endora Township
M D Greenlee announces candidacy for County Clerk at the Republican convention. He brings four years as deputy and five years prior clerical experience, plus broad local acquaintance. He represents Endora Township, which has had no county ticket representation for over two decades.
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Elexwheke
M. D. Greenlee
Greenlee
Endora Township
Land office restores 21 million acres for homesteads
The Land Office reports 21,000,000 acres restored to public domain for homesteads under Interior Secretary orders, revoking indemnity withdrawals. The move signals a shift in Democratic party policy from earlier opposition to homestead measures and vetoes under President Buchanan.
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Tne Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Buchanan
Practical joke ends in near-tragic chase in Milwaukee
A pair of youths attempted a joke by stopping two girls on their way home from a neighbor's. The frightened girls fled to a nearby house, one girl with heart disease collapsing in convulsions. Authorities view such pranks as dangerous and tragic.
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Milwaukee
How the Persians Live and Sumner Recollections
The September Cosmpolitan opens with Wolf von Schierbrand on Persian life and Arnold Burges Johnson’s new Sumner recollections with a portrait by Tietze. Also discussed are America’s ambassadors and Conways critique, plus Alabama’s colored university dispute sparked by a caricature and ensuing legal bid to block the campus.
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Cosmopolitan
Wolf von Schierbrand
Winston
Arnold Burges Johnson
Charles Sumner
Sumner
Tietze
Daxora Votes on Territorial Division in November
Tsovaanns acres in Kearney county are being turned over and put into alfalfa this fall. Lieut Gov Ampe will represent Kansas at the celebration of the adop tion of the constitution at Philadelphia. The Abilene Gazette urges promotion of manufactures in Kansas. That is a splendid hob by to ride.
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Daxora
Kearney
Ampe
Kansas
Philadelphia
The
Abilene Gazette
Grant Foreseen Secretary of State Victory by 30000
Republicans of New York claim Colonel Fred D. Grant will win the secretary of state post by a 30000 vote majority. The oldest inhabitant cannot recall a time when fairs did not open under auspicious circumstances.
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Republicans of
New York
Fred D. Grant
Irrigating ditch plan forms in Kansas counties
A new company is being formed to construct an irrigating ditch from near Coolidge through the northern Hamilton Kearney and Finney counties. Operations on the Red River valley stall not due to Dominion opposition but due to lack of funds.
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Red River Valley
Dominion
Coolidge
Hamilton
Kearney
Finney Counties
Kansas Farmer Enlarged to Twenty Pages and Improved
The Kansas Farmer has been enlarged to twenty pages and improved in scope and classification, becoming one of the most valuable journals of its class.
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Kansas Farmer
Illinois Supreme Court Delays Ruling In Anarchists Case
The Illinois Supreme Court has not filed a decision in the anarchists case, leaving condemned men and the public in suspense. The court’s tentative posture appears to tease both sides while the Burlingame Independent identifies four Kansas newspaper men whose writings are supposedly recognizable, though such a trait may reflect poorly on the credential.
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Supreme Court of Illinois
The
Burling Game Independent
Kansas
Real estate values urged for Kansas city growth
A Kansas speech emphasizes fair and reasonable real estate values. It argues that cheap homes attract people, and keeping prices down will help a city prosper under all conditions.
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Kansas
Hamlin to Attend Missouri A R Encampment
The elderly ex vice president Hannibal Hamlin from Maine plans to travel to Missouri for an American Legion encampment. He has just completed his 78th year.
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Hannibal Hamlin
United States
Maine
Missouri
A. R
Hamlin
Death of Chas Ford Follows Fear of Frank James
Chas Ford, brother of Bob Ford who killed Jesse James, died by his own hand. He shot himself to avoid potential execution by Frank James, preferring suicide to facing his rival.
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Chas. Ford
Bob Ford
Jesse James
Frank James
Ottawa Republican Notes Journal Enlargement and Cleanliness
The Lawrence Journal enlarges and adopts a new suit with a sharper, cleaner appearance. Editorial column highlights the visible improvements and improved presentation, signaling a more prosperous outlook for the newspaper.
Daily Kansas People Debuts in Osage City as Official Paper
The Daily Kansas People, a bright five column Osage City paper, announces itself as the official city paper. Its editor’s name is not given, and its credentials rely on its own appearance and the Journal’s vote for admission to the circle.
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Kansas People
Osage City
New York Central Abolishes Car Stoves in Favor of Steam Heat
The New York Central railroad becomes the first to abolish car stoves and heat cars by steam. Experiments with incandescent electric lighting show safety gains, promising fire dangers to be removed in coming years.
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New York Central Railroad
Sioux City Corn Carnival Promises Festive Corn Palace
Sioux City Iowa plans an October 8 corn carnival honoring the big harvest. A corn palace will rise and the city will be decorated with corn as part of a festive display in line with state prohibitory law. Coast Miriewicz draws attention in eastern papers for securing concessions in China for Philadelphia financiers amid a previously noted record. Baltimore appointive actions spark reform talk with prison records alleged among custom house workers and many ward office holders having served terms. The Baltimore Democracy motto suggests “Ad officium per carcerem.”
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Sioux City
Miriewicz
China
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Baltimore Custom House
Gorman
Baltimore Democracy
Topeka Police Raid Nets Dozens Of Liquor Violators
Topeka police raided numerous joints and captured about twenty violators. They seized a varied assortment of liquors valued at $1,650, with one arrestee suing the city for private use claim, signaling expectations that prohibition would endure.
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Topeka
Asher Seeks Sheriff Post in Douglas County
Mr H B Asher announces his candidacy for sheriff of Douglas County. He says he has already served faithfully in the office and surrendered with a clean record. The Wichita Democrat is noted as a new entry on the Journal exchange list, pledging democratic and anti protection stances.
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H. B. Asher
Douglas County
Asher
Wichita Democrat
Wichita
From Topeka Anarchist to Civil War Hero in One Story
The State Journal recalls D. W. Boutwell, once a Kansas City intelligence bearer for Confederate plans, rewarded in 1863 with $1000 and a silver medal, and contrasted with Rev. Sam Small who rails at Democrats. A Garden City Sentinel anecdote recalls Lewis Richards’ party drift and a quip about sticking with the party until it goes to hell.
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D. W. Boutwell
Topeka
The
State Journal
Kansas
Boutwell
Col. Veale
Kansas City
Missouri
Gen. Price
Price
Sam Small
Hell
Judge Bailey
Garden City Sentinel
New Hampshire
Sutton
N. H
Lewis Richards
Mr. Richards
Richest Man in the World Mall?
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a wealthy figure and a phrase about value and songs, but no clear event or specific names. The readable bits resemble a garbled quotation involving wealth, desire, and a reference to Dr. Pierce.
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Dr. Pierce
Rhinebound Lovers and Loyal Monks Tale
A verse tale recounts a knight and maiden by the Rhine, their vows, war, and a nun’s fidelity. It contrasts doomed romance with steadfast devotion as the chevalier returns and a shrine by the Rhine is vowed. The piece blends tragic passion with enduring piety amid wartime loyalties.
The Rattlesnake's Eye Mystery Revealed in Abilene
A farmer near Abilene witnessed a prairie dog frozen in place while a large rattlesnake coiled nearby. The dog did not flee but kept a steady gaze as the snake lifted its head, provoking curiosity about a feared creature’s power.
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Abilene
Min
Peculiar Rail Road Builds Up Mount Pilatus Feature
The article describes a daring mountain railway on Mount Pilatus with a two and three quarter mile route climbing 5860 feet from Alp Nacht Bay to Hotel Bellevue. It details the steep 18 to 48 percent grade, a toothed bar drive, straight and curved sections, a viaduct and tunnels, and the unique cog-wheel system anchoring to a steel toothed bar for grip and safety.
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Rigi
Mount Pilatus
Alpnacht-Stad
Pilatus
Eagle Hotel
Aemsigenalp
Mattalp
Hotel Bellevue
Alpnacht Bay
Alp Aemsigen
Death Roll of the Civil War and Its Official Statistics
The piece presents official Civil War death figures from 3,000,000 enlisted men including 44,238 killed in battle, 49,206 died of wounds, 196,216 from disease, 4,184 from unknown causes totaling 908,743. It notes added deaths of about 26,000 prisoners and hints at a detective bureau Lost and Found section seeking to recover or conceal antecedents and daily habits amid a wary postwar tone.
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Lost and Found
Extermination of the Great Auk and Other Extinct Birds
Charles Frederick Holder recalls the near total loss of the great auk by 1844 after raids on rookeries at Funglasker Eldey and the Faroes, with rock collapses and submarine eruptions sealing their fate. He notes related extinctions including the Labrador duck, dodo, nq forlorn nafornis, and the buffalo’s retreat to mountains, illustrating human impact on wildlife.
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Nahant
Funglasker
Iceland
Faroe Islands
Eldey
Maine
Colonel Wedderburn
Halifax
Mauritius
New Zealand
Charles Frederick Holder
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