Seduction scandal and political convention in Illinois
A regional report notes crop perfection in Aurora and rising building, alongside a seduction case causing mob action against a West Side druggist. It recounts a travel view through Camp Point, Mackomb and Quincy, then details the Fifth Congressional District convention at Macomb, nominating Captain B. M. Prentiss of Quincy for Congress with 67 votes, and adjournment to 2 PM.
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Aurora
Texas
Camp Point
Columbus
Old Adams
Mr. Atwood
Dave Winton
Lush
Howland
K. Hawkins
Quincy
Galesburg
Missouri
Chicago
Congressional District
Macomb
A. Joxas
Josefa ToRser
Adams
Dartam
Brown
Col
A Joxas
A.T Stone
Taos. Gepnes
Hancock
Jony McKuxsey
Henderson
DE ‘Toxic Fre
McDonough
Jos Suassup
Pike
Ez Garerira
Schuyler
J. H. Williams
A. .T. Srose
Jax Saastmm
J. W. Gay
MW. Folsom
A. L. Portex
Lawren Donps
C. A.savace
Ch'n
K. E. Jones
J. J. Laxcpos
J.N. Allen
Calhoun
West M. Minzer
D. H. Grier
F. A. Dallas
A. Stursox
Jonx C. Bacsy
Chamel Chandler
Prentiss
Pentiss
Watters
Bakes
Capt. Prentiss
Messrs
Anderson
Phel?s
Sunstrip
Republican Convention Fails to Nominate Prentiss in Fifth District
The Fifth District Republican convention at Macomb praised Capt. Prentiss and Col. Grinshaw, pledged unity for a sure victory, and lauded Wide Awakes at the parade. The piece criticizes Democratic candidate Richard Yates ally J. Allen, contrasting him with Trumbull, Douglas, and Lincoln era dairying metaphors to argue for Republican strength.
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Fifth District
Macomb
Benjamin .Prentiss
Bissell
Richardson
Morris
Josh Wood
Quincy
Court House
Prentiss
Col. Grinshaw
Jack
Col. Jonas
Prextiss
Northern Railway Picnic Delights Newmarket Workers
A Newmarket excursion drew about 1800 Northern Railway employees and guests for a day of dancing games and meals. Superintendent J L Grant arranged a fifteen car train decorated in colors, with Maul's band providing music and Asa Rogers farm hosting. The event, organized entirely by employees, showcased strong employer staff relations and community spirit as the train returned with cheers for the queen.
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Toronto
Canrley
Northern Railrod
Newmarket
Northern Railway
J. L. Grant
James Tillinghast
Company Ag
Emestyeg UC
Lavilell
Puests
Rice Lewis, Esq
Cowdy
Tennessee
Sheriff Smith
Barrie
Cumberland
Roberts
Merant
Rt. Grant
Shirt Tree and a Humblet Tale of Ready Made Shirts
The article recounts Humboldt’s discovery of a "shirt tree" in South America on Cerro de Nunda where fifty foot trees yield peeled red bark forming seamless garments worn as ponchos. It also tells a wry anecdote about a drinker named Bentley who refuses to admit liquor and declares, in a dignified way, that his name is not Bentley.
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the Times
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Col
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Wiliam A Richardson
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Douglas
Illinois
Mexico
Senate
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Congress
United States
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Republic of Mexico
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Trumbull
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Allen
Richard Yates
Yates
Bloomington
Trambull
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Lincoln
Mr. Douglas
Friend Allen
John T. Stuart
Senate of the United States
Ridney Breese
Mr. Allen
Stephen A. Douglas
Frank Pierce
Cincinnati
James Buchanan
Abraham Lincoln
Savings Bank
Highth Street
Chesnut
Seventh and Arch Streets
Sixth and Girard Avenue
Seventh and Arch
Tenth
Walnut Streets
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Farmer's Bank
Bank of Commerce
Prand
Jenkins
Archstreet
Jupiter Street
la Pierre House
Philadelphia Ledger
Chicago Press and Tribune
Joel. A. Matteson
Matteson
Ilinois
Legislative Committee
Grand Jury
Alton
Scrip Villa
Douglas Party
Charleston
Ascutr Tairry
Charles Cist
Slady
Cincinnati Gazette
South America
Cerra -Dnnida
M. Humboldt
New Granada
Quito
Peru
Masina
Oroncho
Bently
Tomato as Diet and Medicine Promoted by Dr Bennett
The tomato is praised as a highly cultivated vegetable with strong dietary and medical virtues. Dr Bennett claims it can replace calomel in some treatments, treats diarrhea with the fruit alone, aids liver function, and acts as a sovereign remedy for dyspepsia when eaten daily in cooked, raw, or catsup form.
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Bennett
William the Conqueror Faces Final Reckoning
On his deathbed, William the Conqueror urged a clergyman to intercede, admitting many sins and a fearful reckoning before God. He lamented a life raised amidst warfare and bloodshed, unable to enumerate the evils of his sixty four years.
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William the Conqueror
Canvasser Seeks Wider Field of Usefulness in Directory Effort
A Buffalo Commercial item notes a Tuonoven canvasser among young men soliciting for the new city directory. It describes his meticulous attention to minute details on a one inch strip of paper and mentions a widow as part of the reader's or subject’s context. The piece hints at validity concerns and ongoing activity in canvassing.
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Missouri
Buchanan
Gila
Colera
Methodist Church
New City Directory
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