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Fragmented News Ledger from Early 19th Century Press
A collage of items covers a range of events. The Empire steamboat near Grand Rapids suffered a boiler explosion with no injuries reported. A Philadelphia fugitive apprentice case confirms the Fugitive Law applies to all, white or black. New York rail disruptions from Syracuse floods and fires burn carriages and horses in Chicago. The piece notes political rhetoric, editorials about public duty, and a duel in Charleston ending in death.
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Rusaway
Philadelphia
Keno
Delaware
Dikolution
Tariveramp Vetween
Jamra
Atitl
Jones G. Foster
Udder
Hil & Foster
Fosters
Hillwall
Thea Life and Fire Insurance
Marshilll
James W. Hill
MVE
T T. Hartwell
U. 8
Caust House
der. Newroiy
AGAIM
Jeo P. Hunties
Hunt
Stein
J.P Hunt
Bui twit Marehall. Marttal PATTEN'S HOTEL, _ CORNER OF QRRENWICH
Warren “Streate
New York
Broadway
New York & Erie
Andean River
R.A
Weal
Terns
Bena
Weaver
Cod Jobbers & Commission
Acd
SMITH
Mrsicax
Gordy
Plarkmens
Julius A. Kent
Nerahall
Mammoth Hardware Store
Garsras
Palacn
Starshell
Ani
Oleomer CO
London
Hwo
Barnum
J. Hi
England
Childes