Continued saga reveals a penniless mother and noble protector
A dramatic scene unfolds as a child leads two strangers to a sick mother in a destitute room. Cummins and Strattan aid them, securing food, care, and a possible future home. The mother thanks Cummins, recalls a wealthy past, and hints at a political family background before promising to share her history. The tale ends with a future chapter promised.
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Cummins
Annie
Posal
Pennsylvania
Gentle Doctor Bonds With Dying Woman and Child
Cummins visits a sick woman and her daughter in comfortable apartments, where a nurse and physician finance daily comforts. The girl forms a strong attachment, meets him with joy, and often sits on his knee during visits. His reserved heart softens, and her cheerful presence brightens her mother’s recovery.
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Stratten
Sleat
Strattan
Asea
Cumming
Cummins
Cummings
Brandy
Punch
Rhe
Oyster shell owned by Leiden University weighs heavy claim
A curious note details an oyster shell linked to Leiden University weighing 180 pounds. A Dutch girl reportedly swallowed the shell whole, a claim presented with local curiosity and no formal proof.
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University of Leyden
Achilles Denounces Richardson Defeat Amid Fraud Claims
The Herald cites a Springfield letter signed Achilles alleging fraud in four Northern districts that toppled Co. Richardson. The piece critiques the accusation as a flimsy excuse for a crushing democracy defeat and urges serious consideration and decisive action by the party. The authors doubt any fraud occurred, predict the Democracy will eventually yield to large majorities in a forthcoming election.
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Springfield
Achilles
Co. Richardson
Richardson
Col. Richardson
Central Committee
Egypt
Illinois Election Backlash Repeats Douglas Defiance
The piece recounts Illinois rebuke of Douglas after repealing the Missouri Compromise. It notes Anti Nebraska sentiment, the election of John Moore as State Treasurer, and James Miller’s repeated challenge. It questions Douglas’s claims of popular endorsement and his future replies to the new result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Douglas
Congress
Gen. Smetos
Lymax TroupaLt
Trié
U. S. Senate
Ilinois
Doveras
John Moore
People of
James Miller
Mllnois
James Milner
Moore
Stephen
Brick and Brick Yards Growth in Quincy This Year
The season’s brick output in Quincy totals sixteen million seven thousand, down from last year’s eight and a half million. Sixteen yards operated this year, ten new yards produced mainly small batches, about 200 workers employed, most brick hand made with 1.5 million molded by machinery. Brick prices averaged six dollars per kiln load amid strong demand, with much more production possible if materials and labor had kept pace. The city shows growth in brick manufacture, and authorities plan to report the number of houses erected using Quincy brick. Anacapna StavcaTexep reports a Royal Gazette item from Graytown, Demerara, describing a large captive boa constrictor killed after crushing a keeper’s animal. The creature measured twenty-five feet and was killed by a bystander.
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Quincy
Anaconpa StavcaTexep
Royal Gazette
Graytown
Demerara
Kansas Governor Geary and Camp Point Republican meeting
Camp Point Republicans held a November 15 gathering to celebrate the state ticket victory. The meeting included a torching display, speeches by Warren and Bailey, a formed Republican Club with officers, and a push to back Jon C. Fremont for president in 1860. The report also covers Geary’s conflicts with U.S. Marshal Doxonson over Charles Hays, and a governor’s correspondence concerning Hays’s arrest.
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Kansas
Camp Geary
Camp’ Point
Camp Point
William A. Richardson
Bissell
Wood
Messrs. Warren and Bailey
Republican Party
D. T. Childs
Joux Apams
Linas Barzéy
Ricuard Seaton
Large brick manufactory planned between Delaware and Payson
Mr Fastnorr erects a four story brick building 74 by 40 feet to house a soap and candle works powered by steam on a substantial foundation over a city stream. Plans call for extending the building 75 feet next year to 149 feet long with arches supporting the first story. The stream may be spanned further for a saw mill next summer. The low ground is expected to fill with manufactories. The Illinois River has risen enabling light-draught boats Fayaway and others to navigate briefly before freeze.
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Fastnorr
Delaware Street
Payson Avenue
Past Horr
Speaker of the House in Illinois race noted
The St Louis Republican names S W Moulton of Shelby as a leading Democratic candidate for Speaker in the coming Illinois House session. Also mentioned are Dougherty Logan Sparks Preston and Holmes. On the opposing side Dr Boal and Mr Arnold are suggested.
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St. Louis
S.W. Moulton
Shelby
House of Representatives
Illinois
Messrs. Dougherty
Logan
Sparks
Preston
Holmes
Dr. Boal
Mr. Arnold
Newark inventor patents malleable iron direct from ore
A process by Mr. Salter of Newark New Jersey to produce malleable iron directly from ore has been patented. It is claimed the method will cut the price of wrought iron to that of pig iron and streamline production.
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Mr. Salter
Newark
N.J
Prosecutors Elected and Lectures at City Hall Reflected
A list of prosecuting attorneys chosen in the state was announced after the Rev Mr Marks last lecture at City Hall. The meeting featured remarks from M B Denman and Rev Foort praising Marks lectures on Constantinople Crimea Palestine and Egypt. The audience expressed support for Marks and invited him to lecture again in Quincy with potential compensation. Read advertising copy for Hostetti’s stomach bitters mentions its claimed cures and wide sale through druggists.
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Marks
City Hall
M. B. Denman
Joan Woop
A. Savace
Denman
Foorr
J. J. Manxs
Quincy
Mediterranean
Black Seas
Manks
Europe
John Wood
N. C
A. Savacs
Sec’y
Coal field yields vast potential in La Salle Basin
La Salle Press highlights the La Salle Basin coal field’s immense scope. An acre at three feet thick equals 1940 acres of forest, with basin area about 180 square miles containing three workable beds. Estimates claim 12 feet of coal per acre totaling billions of tons, suggesting a fuel reserve unlikely to exhaust for generations. The La Salle Coal Mining Company sinks toward the 6 foot bed while Northern Cost Mining and Iron Co. advances work toward the 1-2 foot bed by January. Also notes weekly exports from New York total 418,708 dollars, with annual comparisons from 1853 to 1856 across years.
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The
la Salle Press
la Salle
la Salle Coal Mining Company
Northern Cost Mining and Iron Co
Marriage of Douglas in Washington
Judge Douglas wed today at 2 o'clock at the bride's father's house. The ceremony was by Father Byrne. Ada Cutts is praised for beauty and sense, with a Catholic background. The Hoosac Tunnel project at Hoosac Mountain is underway with a 14 by 17 foot cut, 2,400 feet long, using blasting and a two-shift system. completion expected in four to five years.
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Douglas
Washington
Judge Douglas
West
Gen. Shields
Senator Slidd
Father Byrne
North
Ada Cutts
Mrs. M
Miss C
Belle
Georgetows
Florence Greenough
Cutts
Ada Smith
John L. Smith
Henrietta Magruder
Capt. Magruder
U. S. Navy
Paris
Hoosac Toxxen
Hoosac Mountain
Mass
Sheriff Thomas McKibben Found Dead in Corn Field
The St Louis Republican notes Vermillion County sheriff elect Thomas McKibben was found dead in his corn field last week with six bullet wounds. The killer remains unknown and the investigation is ongoing.
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St. Louis
Thomas McKibben
Vermillion County
Herbert the Murderer of Keating Leaves San Francisco
The murderer Herbert fled San Francisco on the 23d alt for Kaisa and California remarks with harsh wish that he may never return. We sincerely wish he may never return, we have no further use for him.
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Herbert
Keating
San Francisco
Kaisa
California
Political feud over Buchanan and Wise at Wheatland
Governors Wise and Douglas press for aggressive policy in Buchanan administration while Slidell exerts influence. fear and nervousness spread through the White House as northern majorities push for hard lines. Also notes Wood’s Hair Restorative, ship losses, and a marble mantle block sent to Washington from St. Paul.
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St. Paul
Washington
Capitol
Danish honor for Morse the telegraph inventor
The King of Denmark has conferred the order of Dannebrog on Mr. Morse, the inventor of the electric telegraph, making him Sir Samuel Morse and elevating the American to a knighthood.
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Denmark
Mr. Morse
Order of
Danneborg
Sir Samuel Morse
Quincy House Hosts Praised By Hannibal Democrat
Visitors to Quincy are urged to stay at the Quincy House run by Messrs Kidder and Floyd. The review extols superior cleanliness and orderly arrangement, with an exceptional table and courteous, stylish service. The writer thanks the hosts and promises reciprocity for future visits.
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Quincy
Quincy House
Messrs. Kidder & Floyd
Hannibal Dem
Auction Sale of China at City Hall Evening
Auction sale of china and ware advertised for this evening at City Hall with promises of bargains and full stock. Also notes a tragedy in Madison Florida where a man killed by a negro during a supper dispute, with lynch law urged by the paper.
Southern Programme Foretells Buchanan as Southern Victory
The South claims Buchanan's election as a Southern victory and warns the North against his future policy. The New Orleans Delta cautions on Kansas and urges aggressive Southern-backed moves in Cuba, Nicaragua, and Central America, while urging Buchanan to honor Southern support or risk Union peril.
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Buchanan
New Orleans
Kansas
Mr. Buchanan
Cuba
Nicaragua
Mericos
Seward
Sumner
England
France
Unon
Central America
Walker
United States
West Indies
South
Quitman
Davis
Reed, Banker & Co advertise Daguereotypes at Tillson's
The card promotes Daguereotypes at Tillson's new North Square building corner Fifth and Hampshire. Reed, Warren A. Reed heads the firm, praised as a master of the trade and able to fulfill promises. Visitors saw new styles, including iron photos, and the firm claims to excel in every artistic style.
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Daguereotypes
Reed, Banker, & Co
Rep. Basker & Co
Christmas Stock of Fancy Goods at Fracns Co
Christmas holidays are near and Fracns & Co. announce the largest stock of fancy goods and toys ever brought to the city. The entire third story is filled with items for presents imported from Europe with surprising cheapness, variety, beauty, and novelty. Visit Fracus' without fail.
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F. Fracns & Co
Toys &c. &c
Europe
The Buchanan Jubilee Weath of Boys in Town
The Buchanan Jubilee parade Tuesday night drawn mostly by boys while men were few. Observers noted little enthusiasm and a quiet finish as the procession dispersed and boys returned home. A private correspondent reports Saturday midnight cannon fire at the Goodwin residence in Litchfield Connecticut targeting Republican leader E C Goodwin while his mother lay ill.
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Buchanan
E. C. Goodwin
Litchfield
Something or nothing and that very quick
A merchant in a season of low business mood receives a distant customer's request for time. He tells his clerk to write, and the clerk pens what the merchant dictated. The letter is sent. the customer replies with payment in full, proving the power of concise, decisive writing.
New York Money Market Sees Decline in Discount Rates
A thorough change has come over the money market with stringency descending and discount rates down by one percent. Bank reports show deposits up 92 million and loans rising while specie increases support the easing trend. Source inflows from California, sub treasuries, and interior specie bolster New York as the market shifts toward longer terms and higher yields on longer paper.
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New York
California
Sub-Treasury
Elephantine Wrestlers of Japan Display Massive Strength
The pirates’ private entertainment troupe of 25 towering wrestlers demonstrates extraordinary power by lifting sacks of rice weighing at least 525 pounds each. They perform feats with sacks held on the shoulder and even carried by teeth, while their immense size is attributed to muscular development despite heavy feeding. Four and a half million dollars worth of Tansilka are imported from China annually.
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Japan
China
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