Removal and editorial shift at Peru Free Press 1953
The Peru Free Press announces its office move to Shirk's brick corner on Broad Way and Second streets. Editor absent about two weeks, with IT J. Simm, Esq. taking control. The paper pledges nonpartisan coverage, focus on rail, schools, reform, science, and domestic topics, and aims to be a faithful chronicler of local events.
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Free Passs
Shirk
Broad Way
Second Streets
Kis Post
J. Simm
Free Press
Mack Nd
Liana
Caninicide Stuns Peru Town Over Canine Killing
A quiet Peruvian town was stirred by the murder of a dog owned by Mr. L. A feud with the dog’s killer led to the animal being shot from a window as it passed. The perpetrator remains at large while opinions differ on fault.
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Peru
Clock Sale Promises Timepieces For Wabash Valley Families
Gallup promotes a large assortment of clocks at his Broadway and third avenue stand in Northern Indiana. The feature aims to place a correct time piece in every family and readers are promised a forthcoming fiery advertisement in next week’s paper.
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Gallup
Wabash Valley
Indiana
Broadway
Third Aireele
Revised Statutes filed in county clerk's office
The revised code of 1852 and the code of Practice are on file in the clerk's office and ready for inspection. Justices of the Peace can obtain copies for $1.50. Additionally S. W. Ream has moved his clothing emporium one door south of J. M. Reyburn's Store. see his ad in today's paper. The drainage article appears on the first side, and Clay County's seat is now located on the Terre Haute and Bowling Green road, six miles from the latter town.
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S. W. Ream
J.M. Reyburns
Mr. Ream
Clay Co
Terre Haute and
Bowling Green Road
Deatie
Paylos
Broadway Street
Benseon SM
Roy Burns
Davenports
Peru
Vic Ciuity
Peru and Chicago Rail Road Convention Formed
A large April 1852 meeting in Peru and Chicago Rail Road plans united delegates from towns between Piqua and Indianapolis area. They organized the Peru and Chicago Rail Road Company with a 2,000,000 capital, aims a 50 dollar share, nine directors, and a route via Abia mi Cass Fulton Marshall Laporte Starke Porter and Lake counties to Chicago. The tone promises an immediate stock open and route survey to secure an Eastern outlet.
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Peru
Gardroad
Abiami, Cass, Fulton, Palaskes Marshall
Laporte, Starke
Porter and
Lake
Lak. Co
Indiana
Chicago Illnois
Columbus, Piqua and Indiana
Stubenville Road
Peru and Chicago Co
Lake Erie Wabash & St Louis Railroad meeting notes Peru to Union
A March 1845 convention in Peru urges a continuous gauge line from Union to Chicago via Peru. It backs rapid organization of the Peru and Chicago Railroad Company, forms a committee to study routes, and plans to publish proceedings. Stock to $50,000 is opened. Directors named include M G Mitchell and J Higgins, with Benjamin Hluenton presiding.
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Peru
Union
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Peru and Chicago Co
Whch
Mersin
Jones
Wilson
Cole
Ross
Loveland
Atlantic Seaboard
Benjamin Hlenton
Pres
T TD
Lrnar
J. 2. Fauchner
Sec
Ira Stanly
J.B. Pulwitler
D.R. Bearss
J. P. Loveland
M. G. Mitchell
N.O. Nous
John A. Graham
A. A.colr
Jesse Liggins
Ian
M. G. An Cuell
Piqua
Ohio
N.O. Ross
DR. Bearss
Jesse Higgins
Lake Erie, Wabash & St. Louis Railroad Company
The
Lafayette Journal
Lafayette
Mesers
Boody
Rathbone
Whitehouse
New York
Indiana
White
Culton
Lockport
Mesers, Doody, Regs & Co
Rochester, Lockport & Niagara
Toledo
Warren Colburn
Rochester, Lockport & Niagara Road
Danville
Maumee & Wabash Valley
Lake Erie
St. Louis
Fort Wayne
St. Louie
Proclamation on Death of Vice President King
The notice lists names then details the death of Vice President W A King on the 18th in Alabama. It notes his prior roles as U S Senator from Alabama and North Carolina congressman, minister to France, and his later election as Vice President. Washington reports Pierce orders mourning, offices closed, and honors to be rendered. Public offices to close. naval and military honors planned. executive residences to display mourning badges. Franklin Pierce.
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King
Pierce
Alabama
Congress
North Carolina
U. S
France
Polk
U.S. Senate
Washington
U.S. W
Secretary of Navy
Executive Mansion
Executive Department
Franklin Pierce
Soule Named Minister to Spain and Atchison Elevated
Pierre Soule, a Louisiana orator, is appointed Minister to Spain by the President and Senate. David R. Atchison becomes Vice President following King’s death, with future presidential succession if needed. Soule's career traces from Castillon to Navarre exile, Paris journalism, Seragio trial, and New Orleans law practice leading to 1847 Senate election and 1849 re-election.
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Wion
David R. Atchison
Senate
M. King
United States
Preere Sou
Spaim
Lousiana
Spain
Pierre Soule
Castilion
Pyrenese
Nuapo Jeon
Jesuits’ College
Vilage of
Navarre
Paris
Seragio
England
New Orleans
Louisiana
U.S. Senate
Terrible collision near Chicago claims many lives
Eyewitness reports describe a night crash between eastbound Michigan Southern express and westbound Michigan Central immigrant train eight miles east of Chicago. At least sixteen bodies recovered and 50 to 60 injured, with several not expected to survive. Names listed include Susan Smith and S. D. Gray among others. Rail robbery and steamboat seizure notes follow.
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Sou. R. R
Central R. R. Tt
Roada
Chicago
Niles
Southern
Central
Susan Smith
Little Falls
S. D. Gray
Whelock
VI. FE
Misener
Lawler
Warner
Sildoph
Hunter Earl
Dampsey
Galena
Boston
Providence
Portland
Albany
South Bend Register
When is a Man Drunk Court ruling in Franklin County
The Franklin County Court of Common Pleas under Judge Reid ruled that a seller is liable only if the intoxicated man is discovered by a sober person. A drunkard is one whose mental or physical faculties are sufficiently affected by alcohol to be detectable by a sober observer. The Brookville American praises the decision and calls for moral standards for liquor sales. The piece also taxes ministers for tobacco use and offers plain talk to girls about marriage prospects and practical domestic life.
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Court of Common Pleas
Franklin County
Reid
Brookville
Methodist Church
Christ
Z'renton
Steamer Disaster Near Margarita Islands and Pacific Ports
The Independence ran ashore near the Margarita Islands and was consumed by fire after careening. About 500 aboard, roughly 140 drowned. About 270 survivors, cast on an uninhabited island for five days, saved by whalers. Arrivals show dates to April 1 from San Francisco. Cortes reached Panama in fourteen days. Markets quiet with flour 12 to 13, Park 40, clear 44, ham 24 to 25, lard 25 to 80 cents.
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United States
Aspinwall
Independence
San Francisco
Margarita Islands
San Srancisco
Cortes
Panama
Mess Park
Hama
Flexible school transfer option boosts interdistrict choice
The article notes a common school law feature allowing families to select a school in an adjoining district. Transfers are arranged by the resident township trustees, with students becoming voters there for school purposes and continuing to pay taxes in both districts. Also included are notices about local banking and a New York securities topic, plus a report on George D. Prentice’s Texas visit.
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J. Ha, Smith
Wabash
Piqua Oho
Mitchel
Rail Road Enterprise
Piqua and
Columbus Road
Philadelphia
Piqua, &c
Rock Island
Pacific
Court House
Benjamin Henton
Mi Au County
William S. White
Dr. Elis
D. Lehmar
Jas. B. Fulchler
J. M. DeFrees
E. P. Laverland
R.P. Effenger
G. J. Dutt
Joe
A. Grehain
Mitchell
Columbus and Piqua Company
Marshall
Marion
Sanford
Jonesborough
Loverland
Belutef
Peru and
G. W. Goodrich
A. A. Cole
A. As Cule
BE. P. Loveland
N. O. Ross
Jno. A. Graham
Whlock P.M
Committee On Resolutiona
Joca
Ile
Miami County
R. A.co
Albert S. White
James Spears
Joseph Ristine
Covington
John W. Wright
Logansport
Hugh Hanna
Allen Hamilton
Ft. Wayne
A. D. Patchio
Buffalo New York
Elias B. Holmes
Brockport
Azariah Boody
Rochester
Joel Rathbone
Jos
B. Varmini
New York City
Edw. Whitehouse
John F. A. Sanford
P. H. White
Fort Gibson
Fort Gideon
van Buren
Boston Journal
Walpole
New Hampshire
Ladie
California
Toran
School Law
Whitfields
Hume
Whithfield
Gabriel
KW. H. Enells
Traders’ Bank
Ei Y
Bates Building
John Wolley & Co
Ind. Jour
Bullilo
Geo. D. Prentice
Eeq
Louisville Journal
Texas
Free Press Office
Penn, Arai
Torino
Theown
Miami Street
Arid
Lota
Miami County Sentinel
Peru Free Press
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T. Dicker
Mayor & Recorder
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