Harrison Nominated at Chicago Convention
The Chicago convention narrowed to a decisive tally after ballots show Harrison leading with broad support. Amid cheers and a push for unity, Michigan Illinois and New York pledged solid backing as the body prepared for the vice presidential nomination and a 3:07 afternoon recess.
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Ohio
Iarrison
Jorr
Michigan
Warne'l
Illinois
Depew
New York
Harrison
Slastings
Pennsylvania
Ilarrison
Henderson
Iowa
Jlarrison
Saymond
California
Davis
Minnesota
Minnesot
Alger
Bradley
Kentucky
Helps
New Jersey
Ingersoll Endorses Gresham at Dakota Convention
Ingersoll declares Republican creed, urges protectionist policy, and calls for two soldiers on the ticket. He supports Walter Q. Gresham for the nomination, arguing for national unity, education, and labor protection. Dinamite found at Water sh, Ole Erickson fatally injured at Racine, and university regents establish agricultural physics chair with $2,000 salary.
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Ole Erickson
Racine
Board of Regents
the State University
Grant Homestead Sold to Satisfy Mortgage Near Re city
The old Grant homestead four miles from Re city on the Granois road, 760 acres, mortgaged to J Vanderbilt, was sold by Chauncey M Reve to L H Conn of this city for $70,000. Conn plans a stock fair. The property originally belonged to the Dent family.
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Old Gri
Recity Atte
Granois Road
Chauncey M. Reve
J. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Grant Ward
L. H. Conn
Dent
De Lesseps Rumor Refuted As Canal Builder Alive
Paris reports a rumor that M. de Lesseps, famed canal contractor, is dead has been contradicted by Paris sources. The unfounded claim circulated June 25 and is not supported by official statements.
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Liespos
Paris
M. de Lesseps
St Paul Union Stock Yards Receipts Report
South St Paul stock yards show hogs totaling 072 head and mixed cattle at varied prices. Cattle market remains steady with good to excellent stock quoted near 4.25 to 5.25 per hundredweight and common cows/bulls around 2.00. Heavy and lighter weights mixed. figures reflect packers and feeder activity.
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St. Paul
South St. Paul
Hoyts
Limited Train Wreck at Whites Town Load Ends In Death
Erie train No. 5 on the St Louis and Chicago limited express derailed at Whites Town, killing Engineer Trask and badly injuring Wireman Sweet. The engine lay inverted in a ditch as several passengers sustained injuries and the crash sent shock through Hornellsville area on June 2.
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Hornelisville
Erie
St. Louis
Whitestown
Here
Trask
Wireman Sweet
Tooth
Hornellsville
Devastating Mexican Flood Kills Thousands Across Regions
Rain floodwaters swept across Mexico from Celaya to Lagos destroying hundreds of houses and drowning thousands. Leon reported about 1,000 bodies recovered. Lagon suffered similar losses with many people and cattle swept away. Mines flooded, crops ruined, and telegraph lines down as rain continued across the republic.
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Isabel Vna Gale
Radecas
Mex
Selos
Leon
Lagon
TNE
Celaya
Lagos
Republic
Fourteen Sailors Drowned After Isabel Sinking
The Bertha arrived from Alaska bearing three Isabel crewmen who survived a gale on May 1. Nineteen men split into eight skiffs, two boats went mad, others capsized. Captain Nickerson and rescuers perished. fourteen sailors are believed lost after the storm and separation.
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San Francisco
Bertha
Kurluk
Alaska
Isabel
Nickerson
Northern Pacific Extends to Compete with Canadian Pacific
Winnipeg dispatch reports the Northern Pacific plans a Manitoba branch system after Canadian Pacific refused government aid. Manitoba will issue bonds totaling 6400 per mile and hold a lien until redemption. The plan includes building Winnipeg to Portage la Prairie, 67 miles, linking with Manitoba and Northwestern and Red River Valley lines to form a rival system.
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Winnipeg
Northern Pacific Railway
Manitoba
Canadian Pacific Railway
Northern Cacific
Portage la Prairie
Manitoba and Northwestern Railway
Red River Valley
Their Convention at Oshkosh Attracts Attention and Campaign
Delegates to the Union Labor party state convention in Oshkosh Wis discuss fall prospects. Milwaukee’s Robert Schilling predicts the party may carry major cities and field a full state ticket if current outlooks persist. Also noted are European departures,Sheridan’s stable condition, and observations on Greek home baking practices and architecture.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Union Labor Party
Robert Schilling
Milwaukee
Labor Party
Railroad forfeiture and land law changes debated in Congress
The article outlines proposed actions on railroad land forfeitures and major overhauls of preemption, homestead, and timber culture laws. It reports Senate support for limiting forfeiture by completed lines, while the House favors broader forfeiture, with lawyers warning such moves would strike at vested rights. It also details the Holman bill creating land classes and shifting disposal rules, and notes tariff and appropriation talks likely delaying passage until next winter.
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Congress
Senate
Jlenny N. Corp
Grigsby's Back Record and Letcher Blade in SD race
The Sioux Walls Press backs Grigsby and swipes at Judge Palmer as a congressional candidate. It notes Grigsby once rode with Judge Gifford and later opposed him, with support limited mainly to the old anti division faction north of Minnehaha County. South Dakota seeks a clear, unimpeachable record on vital issues.
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Letcher Blade
Sioux Walls Press
Judge Palmer
Congress
Grigsby
Gifford
Minnehaha County
Notice to Creditors for Olive M Perry Estate
The administrator of the estate of Olive M Perry deceased gives notice to creditors and all persons having claims against the estate to present them with vouchers within a few months after the first publication. Claims should be sent to the administrator at his office in Mitchell, Davison County. May 2, 1858. OT Perry, Administrator.
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Richmond
Washington
Epublican Party
Walter Q. Greshan
Olive M
Perry
Sail
Mitchell
Davisan
Efault
Mary
Register of Deeds
Davison County
Dakota
Anthony Nabinnd Jiydin
Nipinger
Mortyaggors
Middlesex Banking Company
Davison
Mi Hell
Said
Robert N. Jackson
LEE J. Lockwoon & Co
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