Illinois readers warned about extra session copy
A Midwest newspaper voice scolds the St. Louis Press for bias on the Illinois extra session issue. It lists Illinois exchanges and a Kane County Democratic Convention resolution opposing an early session, urging balanced coverage for Illinois patrons. The piece defends providing both sides to readers and hints at political maneuvering.
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Mt. St. Chron
Chicago Democrat
Chicago
Kane County
Worthea
Gos
Matteson
Beneft
Locomotives Carried by Canal Boat Alvarado
The Chicago Tribune reports the canal boat Alvarado cleared for La Salle with two locomotives and tenders and two platform cars for the Northern Cross Railroad. They are to be landed at Quincy.
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la Sallie
Northern Cross Railroad
Quincy
Poisoned by husband in Wisconsin case sparks countywide fury
Monday last, Mr. Boone of Greenville reported finding the wife of Frederick Shoeffler dead in a barn with little covering. An inquest found she died of arsenic poisoning, likely administered by her husband, with his father and mother as accessories. Postmortem showed arsenic in the stomach. Shoeffler had bought arsenic to kill rats. The deceased had friends in Milwaukee and disliked by her husband’s family. The case provokes countywide outrage. full details promised next week. Also notes accidents in Illinois and Indiana and curious railroad hunting anecdote from the Chicago Press.
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Justice Root
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Sheeler
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Shoeffler
Appleton
Wis.) Crescent
Hentise
Illinois Central Railroad
Chicago Press
William
Auery
Knowlend
Chaif
California
Williim
William Gote
Uta
Amateur anglers net five hundred with fish and laughter
Three amateur sportsmen sailed up the bay day before yesterday. They returned with 492 fish and cooked them by eight, yielding a total catch of 500. Caele Sam and others participated, with a playful claim that one fish stayed in the air. The outing began about ten in the fore noon and ended before night. Edmund N. Hobson, later arraigned for forging a fifteen dollar order on F. Collins, pleaded guilty with sentence deferred for character evidence. A Chicago rail wreck near Freeport left the locomotive and four freight cars off the track. the engineer was severely injured and may not recover.
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N.Y
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Quines
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Tareez
Pemberton
Michael O'Neal
John Murray
James Foster
Timothy Daly
Patrick White
Hog Market and Cattle Prices Slowed by Weather
The latest market note reports little packing activity with hogs scarce and buyers waiting for better prices. Hog quotes run about 3 dollars per hundredweight, cattle around 5 dollars net, while a few hog sales occur at 3 dollars gross. Weather delay slows operations and drovers seek clearer signals for秋 prices.
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Alton Telegraph
Galena
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New York
Shipping Losses and River Weather Report
Savannah reports a schooner Gypsy from New York to Texas ashore at Grand Stump-poha total loss with cargo saved damaged. The Henry from Boston to New Orleans ashore at Birnilles on 18th ult. total loss with partial cargo saved. Gale damage to Charleston and Savannah shipping. Cincinnati river news notes stationary river, rain today, Pittsburgh river falling with 22 inches. Telegraph Markets says no new market moves. hog demand strong for November at about five dollars, ~50,000 contracted.
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Ship New England ashore near Long Point with cargo
Buffalo reports the propeller New England bound from Buffalo to Chicago struck a shore near Long Point on the Canada side two nights ago. She carried 300 tons of merchandise. The steamer Louisiana Disante and the steamer Ohio with the Louisiana in tow, which had broken down between Dunkirk and Erie on Thursday, were also noted in the harbor news.
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Editorial Clash Over Cuban Policy and Bronson Letter
Washington reports the Union reprints a Bronson letter from 1848 and discusses alleged schemes to Africanize Cuba. The Sentinel defends Bronson and urges Democrats to oppose the administration. Richmond Enquirer criticizes removal of Bronson, accusing the administration of siding with unpatriotic elements. Baltimore notes frost damage across cotton regions from Tuesday night in New Orleans papers.
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Union of This Morning
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Atlantic Sails With 96 Passengers and Specie
The steamship Atlantic departed today carrying 96 passengers and specie valued at 49 900 dollars. A Bremen and Southampton steamer arrived at 7 o clock with 270 passengers. Mitchell, the Patriot, left Sidney on July 21 aboard the Orcney bound for the Sandwich Islands.
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Sandwich Islands
Market Report From Oct 31 Dull Flour and Grain Trade
Monday market dull with scarce sales of flour wheat oats and corn. Flour prices 5.25 to 5.37 per barrel, wheat 90 to 1.04, corn 40 to 49 cents for mixed and good yellow. No large sales of provisions or groceries. Weather fine, river at a stand, freights to New Orleans advanced. Eve. News.
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Murder Trial Amid Family Tragedy in Illinois Case
The Circuit Court continues the trial of William Holborn Sr indicted for murdering his son William Holborn Jr. Jury includes George Bywater James Griffith William Richards and others. Prosecution led by Warren Edmunds Jr Browning Bushnell Richardson for defense. Key testimony from Sarah Solborn widow describes the morning quarrel and threat prior to a shotgun shooting that killed William Jr. after an hours delay. Witnesses recount a long history of tension over a move to Illinois and repeated threats by the elder Holborn. The defense argues passion and manslaughter rather than murder.
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M. M.bain
Parker Godding
David
Sarah Solborn
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Auzuse
Quincy
Lawrence Knowland
Jousiah Coleman
Samuel
Flack
Marth
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William
William Holborn, Jr
Westmorland County
Williamsburg
N.Y
Hlinois
Ilinois
Willian
Iinois
Hess
Illinois
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Willam
W.vinen
Murder trial witness details at Holborn case
Testimony describes the night of William Holborn's murder with Gallagher Tally and others present. Old man Holborn confessed shooting to protect property and life. wounds described, post mortem noted, and multiple witnesses place the events around the farm and wagon near Knowland Bloomfield and Rouse's.
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Russia and Turkey Near Open Conflict Over Balkans
The report outlines movement in Turkey with 150000 extra Turkish troops ordered and clergy offering 200 million piasters for the Sultan. It notes Britain and France not openly arming, Russian forces led by General Paskiewicz, and rumors of Turkish and Hungarian leaders in high command. Conflicting Persia reports say the Shah, guided by Britain's minister, refused Russia's call to arms.
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Galena Railroad collision injures none on North branch bridge
The Brig David Smart collided with a Galena Railroad passenger train crossing the North branch bridge. The jibboom struck and broke windows in the rear car but caused no injuries to passengers. The brig’s jib boom was broken off. the train moved at a moderate pace.
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Pierce and His Nomination Secret Movement Revealed
New Hampshire politician Edmund Burke outlines a covert plan to push General Pierce as a compromise nominee at the Baltimore Democratic Convention. He details coordinating with 50 to 100 leaders, drafting letters, and enlisting a Washington writer to influence press coverage, culminating in a united New Hampshire delegation that supported Pierce.
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Arctic Arrives With Liverpool Dates and Global News
New York reports the Arctic arrived with Liverpool intelligence dated the 18th. Passengers include Signor Marticelli the Neapolitan Minister to Washington and Egyptian commissioners to the Crystal Palace. Trade news notes favorable Indian manufacturing outlook, flour demand up to 6d per barrel, corn steady to buyers, beef and pork dull, consols unchanged. Russian forces hold Principalities, Paris Bourse up, Constantinople quiet, Japan expedition back from Jeddo, Pakkowitch now commanding Russians in the Principalities. English and French fleets poised for moves on Constantinople. Austria and Prussia neutral. Lancaster strike alarms mills closed at Preston 25k idle.
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