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Newspaper
Peru Free Press
Location
Peru, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1853
Page
2
The newspaper announces its office has moved from the old location to Shirk's new brick building on the second story at the corner of Broadway and Second streets.
Advertisements for Axnewsox Boot and Shoe Store and Daxtonia New Bost Shoe Establishment set the scene. Reports from Mexico and Acaurrren praise rail progress, Eel River Valley commerce, and hotel upgrades at Robins on House. Miss Witvecen’s acquittal in Milwaukie plus railroad survey activity and Odd Fellows discipline shape regional outlook.
Reports from Montgomery, Bath, Buckeye, Lancaster, and Washington counties in Ohio and nearby states describe widespread wheat damage due to an insect fly. Some varieties, like the Mediterranean, escape, but overall yields are forecast well below average and in places barely worth cutting. Local papers note mixed views with early assurances of a decent crop in portions of the region.
Col Benton quotes the St. Louis Democrat criticizing President Pierce's Missouri appointments as unfit and corrupt. He cites Whig-like, Old Republican, andAtchison, Lamb and Phelps as deceivers who misled the President with false representations, harming the state and betraying trust.
An English journal argues that American bonding privileges threaten Canada’s ties to England. It claims Canada would export wheat and flour via American canals to New York, reducing costs and increasing value, potentially driving annexation and severing reunification with Britain.
The Northern Indiana Teachers Institute recommends a standardized list of primary to classical books for schools in the county to reduce expenses and book changes. Auditors note. township trustees can obtain the full list from the Auditor's office or Witter & Miller's Book Store. Adoption would ensure uniformity and prevent future teacher-driven book changes.
The Chicago based Steamer Eclipse exploded a boiler this morning, killing five men and one boy. The engineer and captain were fatally injured. Other reports note ship mishaps and a cargo loss on the Summit, with surrounding cities reporting fires, politics, and maritime news.
A Michigan man visiting New York resists a staged safe trick when two Californians pretend to be fellow travelers. The real defense is his principle never to bet, which keeps him safe from the burglars’ con. The tale is followed by a rumor about Eaton schoolboys at Windsor thrashing the Prince of Wales, approved by the Queen as justified punishment.
News from Liverpool to the 18th reports Parliament in recess during Whit week. Despatches describe a vast Atlantic arrival with Rives and Aulick aboard, ships at Alexandria, and China dispatches. Franklin search, Dardanelles fleet, and Mazzini in Europe feature amid unrest and saber rattling.
The Eastern Money Market shows strong demand for prime endorsed paper at 6 to 7 percent and 7 to 9 percent on unendorsed. Banks discount freely. foreign exchange moves from 10 to 1094. Gold shipments total about 600,000 due to exchange gains. Stocks dull, New York Central at 135 down from 139. revenue heavy with 20,000,000 awaiting U.S. Treasurer orders. Real estate active. Liberia policy chatter and Belmont diplomatic notes cited.
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