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Earthquakes and public notices dominate chaotic 1860s report
Fragmentary state and national events pour through a long 1860s dispatch. Earthquakes in Europe prompt scientific debate while local boards handle school policy, truancy ordinances, and budget bills in Reading and surrounding counties. Reports cover crimes, weather, and political outcomes across several states.
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Board of Controlleries
Cms
Wa' Iesak
Fe Nation
Bree
Messra
Boyer Ens Sikuiss
Daniel Kementronty
Nth Gelt
Hawley
Haenman
Harwick
Hoff
Jones
Johnston
Pat
Maxton
McKnight
McManun
Moers
Mulligan
Richards
Hitter
Roland
Rohrch
Ropney
Shalter
Sprecher
Shaaber
An Leet
Walter
Beyerle
Ermontrout
Fry
Gernand
Jacobs
McCardy
McGwan
Briner
Normal School
City of Reading
Sbene Eisenhower, Fink & Co
Lizzie V. McGowan
Miss Heckman
Miss Magon
John Gehman
J. Hf. Hain
Wellington Royer
JR. Ritter
J. J. Hegster
J. M. Bissikumer
Smith & Leader
John 1. Snell
Ritter
Acigel
Imerita
Daniel Eichentront
Jackson
Hagenman
City of
Reading
Senate
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
General Assembly