News in Brief on World Turmoil and Mexican Politics
The article reflects on Turkey's decline amid Christian persecution in Syria and Palestine with about 20 000 Christians killed and women captured. It also notes Mexico's two year civil conflict with liberals gaining ground and predicts eventual U S influence. It references storms and a remarkable summer and mentions a vice presidential nomination offer to W L Yancy of Alabama.
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Turkey
Europe
Syria
Palestine
Damascus
Mexico
Church Party
Liberals
U. States
Wat. L. Yaxcy
Rap Nowta- Tion
Douglas
W. L. Yancy
Alabama
G. N. Sanders
New York
Sippuen
A. Douclas
Altimore City
Charlston Courier
Pacific Railroad plans Rolla town lot expansion
Rumor upheld by good authority that the Pacific Rail Road company will lay off 80 acres east and 80 acres north of Rolla into town lots. A New York florist proposes glass enclosed flower gardens atop city houses drawing on the hanging gardens of Babylon as a pattern.
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Pacific Rail Road Company
Rolla
New York
New York City
Babylon
Burglars Arrested After Alarm Bell Rings in Philadelphia
Burglars were discovered and arrested at the residence of Mr. Hichu n Smith in Philadelphia after an alarm bell alerted authorities a few nights ago. The incident led to their capture and detention.
We Defy All Odds Pardon Omission of Communications
A brief notice states that some communications are deferred this week and that results will pardon the omissions. It records a policy shift impacting readers and staff with emphasis on accountability and upcoming updates.
Advertising and subscription notices from Rolla Missouri paper
The notice outlines subscription terms with agent commissions of 25 percent and publisher responsibility limits. It lists advertising rates for various column formats, legal notices pricing, and deadlines. It names C P Walker Rolla MO and Felier Anderson as payment receivers and local agents Clark and Creax for Pike County. Subscribers may renew by sending a dollar when an X marks the name.
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Ser
C.P
Walker, Rolla, Mo
Mreaes Felier & Anderson
Atxsers
ILS Clark
J B Creax
Phelpe Ecounty
X. X
Loox
Fortun X
Penitentiary Sentences and School Fund Contributions
Larceny and horse stealing lead to seven year terms in the peniten tiary. Among misdemeanors, four to five contributors give $20 each to the common school fund for selling liquor without license a fact noted as beneficial. Ten to a dozen young men, after late hours with history and pasteboard games, also contribute $10 each to the same cause.
Political headlines and hopes for a Lincoln era outcome
A retrospective note on the recent presidential contest and the expected rapid telegraph updates. The piece discusses the nation’s four year horizon, the possible Lincoln administration, and wishes for Kentucky and Oregon supporters, plus a restrained Democratic Senate to balance Northern radicalism.
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Swift Winged Telegraph
Kentucky
Oregon
Lincoln
Senate
House of Representatives
Democratic Party
Presidential slate listed for Breckinridge Ot Kentucky voters
The document names President Tomma and Vice President Gen Jogzeniph FZzxmoe with state electors across districts. It lists 1st District Murray Pike 2nd Wesley Halliburton Lion Sd District William Y Slack Livingston 4th James N Burne Platte 8th LV Peyton Cass 6th Thas W Freeman Polk 7th Monroe M Parsons Cult fth District C Alexander St Faaneols Sth District James B Bowlin St Louis.
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H GO Murray
Pike
Wesley Halliburton Lion
William Y Slack
Livingston
James N Burne
Platte
LV Peyton
Cass
Thas W Freeman
Polk
Monroe M Parsons
Cult
C Alexander
St Faaneols
James B Bowlin
St Louis
Rolla Court Opens Amid Busy Week and Wet Weather
Citizens gathered at the Rolla courthouse hotels and stores as Judge J H McBrint led a heavy docket of 128 cases. Nearly 50 cases were disposed of with a adjournment to the next term. Convictions noted include State vs Cops felonious assault fine $100 and similar for J Wood and Code. Agate vs Carter listed as grand.
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Rolla
Phelps
Court House
J. H. McBrint
J. Wood
Agate
J. Carter
Speeches in Rolla Fertile Ground for 1860 Campaign
In Rolla Circuit Court gatherings supporters of Breckinridge Lane and Douglas Johnson filled a week of political oratory. Speakers from Dent county to St. Louis defended or attacked Squatterism and the Douglas ticket, with Chas. Jones and W G Pomeroy among those presenting detailed arguments on slavery, the Constitution, and national platforms.
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Breckinridge
Lance
Douglas
T. Taylor
Pulaski County
Maj
Phelps
Taylor
Col
E. T. Wingo
Dent County
John Hyer
Hyer
Chas. Jones
22Nd
Friends of
Lane
Jones
T. C. Johnson
St. Louis
Douglas and Johnson
W. G. Pomeroy
Steelville
Sam
Williams
Breckinridge and
Court House
Pomeroy
Wm. Lloyd Garrison
Union
Liberty Party
Free Soil and Republican Party
Democratic rally urges Breckinridge and southern interests
The speaker denounces sectional plans and anti slavery extension as threats to Southern institutions and calls for Democrats to unite behind Breckinridge. Mr Williams follows urging Breckinridge supporters to stay vigilant, energetic, and rally for democracy in the narrow campaign window.
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Democratic Party
Mr. Williams
Friends
Breckinridge
Lost 5000 Dollars Warns County Readers
Citizens of Phelps and Marks Counties lose more than 5000 dollars due to pre emptor neglect and late notices. Advertisements in Rolla Express and Central Missourian warned of preemption closures, but many still miss critical information by not subscribing to their county paper.
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Phelps
Marks
Rolla Express
Central Afissourian
Sourners Storen and Rolla Hotel Advertisement
Notice notes Mr George West proprietor of the Southern Hotel in Rolla, formerly Tiffany House, has run the hotel about three weeks and earns favorable opinion for careful service. Also mentions expected arrival of Southwest Branch Railroad cars at Rolla within four weeks and warns subscribers to expect possible newspaper delays due to an unfinished office.
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Sourners Storen
Geo. West
Southern I
Rolla
Tiffany House
Watlroad
Southwest Branch Railroad
Fayab
E. Titary
Citisens
Snyders Hatch
West
Will Extends Fortune On Housekeeper For Newfoundland Dog
An aged planter dies leaving 100000 dollars and a will. It sets a daily life pension for his housekeeper who served as nurse tutor and mother to his Newfoundland dog. Payments begin at five dollars daily for the first year and rise by five dollars each year as long as the dog lives.
Dog Death Provisions Stand In Will Of Eccentric Benefactor
The will provides escalating payments to the housekeeper based on the dog's life. The schedule runs from 125 dollars per day to 250 per hour in the final hours, 375 per minute for the last hour, and 500 per second of the last minute, with a notary supervising. If the dog dies at a precise moment, total could reach 58 125 dollars.
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Byron
Census Finds United States Population Healthiest
The latest census asserts Americans are the healthiest people on earth, highlighting overall well being and national health indicators.
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United States
Rolla Markets Wholesale Prices Report
A dated price list from Rolla covering wholesale rates on corn, wheat, oats, new potatoes, beans, fruits, beeswax, sugar, coffee, molasses, whisky, salt, fish, beef, pork, hides, flax, indigo, live stock, and other commodities. Includes per bushel, per barrel, per pound, and per sack figures with miscellaneous measures.
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Tarack
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P. Walker
Rolla, MO
Tomma
Gen
Jogzeniph Fzzxmoe
Southern Hotel
Rolla, Moq
George West
Missouri
Phelps and
Maries
H.R WwGar
Lemen
LG Creditore
Willian Spradlin
Srvd
Phelps County
Rollair
ERI WA Spradling
William Spradling
Said
Elisha Epradling
Rolla Markets
L. BE. Green
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