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Prescott Transcript

Location

Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1855

Page

2

Perribic Railroad Disaster Report From St Louis

The Perribic excursion train of eleven cars bound for Jefferson City on opening of the Pacific Railroad plunged into Cascom River at high speed. Over 20 killed, 20 to 50 injured. Notable victims include T. O'Stallvan Chief Engineer and several prominent citizens. Rescue efforts continue as crews assess the scene and await incoming trains.

Jefferson City Pacific Railroad Cascomle River Amon T. O'Stal-Lvan Enllineer aTerion St. Louis Seventh Street Hermann Gasconade I. E. Bridge O'Sullivan Anil Amba

National Democrats call meeting and post office graft tales

From Wasurxeton an item notes a National Democrats convention call for January, while Chicago Democratic Press reports post office depredations in Ohio with eleven postmasters arrested. Other items cover Michigan Female College opening, sweet potato profits, vast wheat purchases, and a Russian case over burial rites.

The Union of This Morning National Democrats Ah Newb Vic ‘Liensnyer Chicago Democratic Press Sdinst - Post Post-Office Department Washington Ohio Amust Tial

Supreme Court Denies injunction in Canal loan case

New York October 31 The Supreme Court denied the motion for an injunction to restrain the Canal Commissioner from issuing one million two hundred fifty thousand dollar loan with costs. The judge ruled that the unworn constitution question or the proper remedy did not support the injunction.

Tte Supreme Court Mitch‘el

Market Buoyancy After Wide Activity Across Articles

Considerable activity prevailed with material price advances in many items. Market closed buoyant with prices including Gallego and axel tour at 14 to 25, clear pork at 25 per half barrel, Eins prime at 21 cents, Dacon extra clear at 24 cents, and new butter at 60 cents.

Baltic arrival in fog as markets rise and war losses tally

Foreign news notes Baltic ships entering in dense fog while grains advance Wheat up 4 to 6d corn 2 to 6d higher Cotton dips a sixteenth Russians near Kars suffer heavy losses with about four thousand killed and four thousand replaced The dispatch ends with a sardonic line about the reporter’s struggle and the telegram’s abrupt close

Baltic Kars Los. Tras

Prescott Lyceum Meeting and Local Election Notes

Prescott Lyceum meets at the old school house with an essay on proving the existence of a god without Bible testimony. The issue arises in a discussion led by A. Jay, J. M. McKer, and Lewis Haines Berger. Also covered are local election results in Polk, Lapoint, and Douglas counties with varying majorities and potential assembly outcomes, plus notes on railroad prospects and local notices including a matrimonial advertisement dispute.

Prescott Lyceum The Old School House J. Oris A.jay J. M. McKer Lewis Haines- Berger Otters H. A. Jay Lapoint Douglas My. Cory Prescott A. D. Gnar Hudson la Crosse Kasnicxixsic Lyceum Dra. Branpsimy Youxs Yousa Isa Sucker A. B. Pararen Chicago Brushitt DuPage County Tllinois Muremasoxs

Notable Defense and Civil Liberties Debate in Pierce County

A Pierce County item details a defense for H. Dean amid a contested legal case. The piece argues the complainant and coadjutors orchestrated a foul plot to ruin Dean, noting bail was set at $2,000 and a writ of habeas corpus was denied before reversal for discharge. The column frames the affair as a legal provocation and criticizes judicial finality while defending Dean’s character and trial.

Dean Aml T. J. Dexter Mourder Markle Mason Stone Pierce County Qfth Circuit Court County of Who McDonald Bt Cro‘x EL Dunn Wise and Brown BK. Dens Job. Gray

Terrible Pacific Railroad Disaster Kills Many

A sensational account of a Pacific Railroad crash near the Gasconade bridge reveals a train derailed after the bridge failed, with at least 28 killed and many wounded. The list of victims includes officials, engineers, and representatives from several counties, with rescue efforts ongoing.

Pacific

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