Missouri Foray in Kansas Elections Report Sparks Slavery Clash
Kansas correspondence describes a March 10 invasion by an armed Missouri militia that seized polling districts, installed its own judges, and cast most votes in Lawrence and surrounding areas. The account claims threats against Governor Reeper and predicts Certificate refusals and a dangerous showdown in Washington if he probes the ballot.
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Kansas
Missouri
Reeper
N. Y
Pribuna
Lawrence
Mr. Brown
Herald of Freedom
Wallis
Washington
New Store Opens in Garrison Corner Village
A notice announces a new Tin Copper and Sheet Store at the Garrison corner in the village. James H. Foote, a skilled mechanic, plans a stove store to fill a local need after stoves vanished from the village, promising a steady, affordable supply and urging local merchants and manufacturers to support the effort. The cut ad also mentions The Madison Democrat summary and other items, including recent weather notes and a shop ad by Mr Ryan.
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James H. Foote
Foote
Baraboo
Wisconsin and Illinois Free Banks gain currency notes
The St Louis Intelligencer notes that notes from all Wisconsin and Illinois suspended banks are redeemed at par, making Wisconsin and Illinois Free Bank notes widely accepted by city bankers. Beaver Dam notes progress on a new university building with a capable committee. An Oregon propeller explosion near Detroit kills thirteen and injures several. property loss estimated at $3000 with no insurance. Appleton Crescent elects Rolla A. Law as President. New York Legislature session lasted 102 days. Wheat in Philadelphia at $1.10 per bushel. Santa Anna’s fall anticipated in Mexico. A Monroe County printer unveils a tiny one-sided paper. James Densmore Lisle to take charge of the Ekholm Independent. Unpaid Cincinnati Post Office letters grow under new law. temperance rally in New York honors Prohibitory law. Jersey City depot fire destroys several cars. San Francisco Mint begins silver coinage. large crowds pass over Pennsylvania Railroad westward. Dr Kane to proceed in Arctic search. Mayor Wood cites need to double NYPD to enforce Sunday closing law. Canal open Cincinnati to Toledo. frost damages upper Georgia fruit.
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Wisconsin
St. Louis
Illinois
Bill Halders
Great Riot at Chicago
A chaotic Chicago riot erupted on April 21 as German and Irish groups clashed with police over liquor law tensions. One man died, several injured, and officers fired on combatants while guards held Court House Square. By April 22 evening the city stood quieter with a heavy police presence meditating further clashes.
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Chicago
Court House Square
J.H. Rees
Court House
National Guards
Disgraceful Outrage in Parkville Press Attack
About 200 Parkville citizens attacked the Luminary office on Saturday, destroying the plant and throwing the press into the river. Patterson Jr. was seized. his wife prevented tar and feathering. Resolutions vow to exterminate the other editor if found in three weeks or chased to Kansas. Governor Reeder passed through en route east yesterday.
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St. Louis
Parkville
Patterson
Parkerville
Kansas
Reeder
Fearful Adventure at Patterson's Falls Sparta Boy Survives Fall
A four year old boy from Patersons in Sparta wandered from home to the head of Patterson's Falls and fell over the brink. He was found nearly frozen, with a slight head bruise, after a risky descent past three lower falls. He recovered after being taken indoors.
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Patterson’s Falls
Sparta
RL. Paterson
He Bey
Daneville
N. Y. Dem
Further Rumors of War with Spain in 60 to 90 Days
The N S Post reports a Louisville merchant close to the Secretary of the Treasury received Washington letters predicting war with Spain within sixty to ninety days and urging fast business action. The rumor notes thousands of government troops gathered in Florida, lending some credibility.
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N. S
Louisville Ky
Conspiracy to Assassinate Louis Napoleon
Paris reports a thwarted plot to kill the Emperor on the eve of a review of Imperial Guard units bound for the Crimea. Arrests were made as the review neared, prisoners held at Mazas, with some legitimist Paris families implicated amid discontent with imperial rule and war conduct.
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Paris
Mazas
Iitrests
Wisconsin State Telegraph Co. organizes with elected officers
A meeting of the Directors of the Wisconsin State Telegraph Company was held to organize the corporation. C. Sholes of Kenosha was elected President, J. B. Draper of Chicago Superintendent, J. B. Stone of Milwaukee Treasurer, J. Marry of Kenosha Secretary. By laws adapted and arrangements made for efficiency. The company secures exclusive rights on the M M R R route from Milwaukee to Madison and wires along the Milton to Madison, Milton to Janesville lines will be upgraded this summer. The line is now operating Milwaukee to Madison.
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Wisconsin State Telegraph Company
C.€. Sholes
Kenosha
J. 8
Draper
Chicago
Ant. J. B. Stone
Milwaukee
J. Marry
Madison
Milton
Janesville
Milwaukee Sentinel
Emigration Outlook and Italian Labor Observations
Wendell Phillips notes Italian methods show resourcefulness despite limited means, while Americans have a robust emigration trend toward Wisconsin and other western states. The New York Herald cites rising eastern city-building and healthful climate as drivers, plus improvements tied to Fox and Wisconsin Navigation works opening central routes.
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New York Herald
Wisconsin
California
Immigration to the West Spurs Large Rail Travel
The South ern Michigan depot reported a ten car train of about five hundred passengers, mostly families seeking permanent settlement in the West. They travel to Chicago Joliet Rock Island Davenport and other points in Iowa Wisconsin and Illinois, showing a widespread deep desire to relocate.
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Michigan Road
Chicago
Joliat
Rock Island
Davenport
Iowa
Wisconsin
Dem. Press
One Thousand Laborers Wanted to Cultivate the West
A gossipy column notes labor shortages in the East and claims 10,000 more workers could find jobs in the West at 12 to 20 dollars a month with board. It cites farmers in nearly every district seeking laborers and mentions high Western wages.
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Waukesha Plaigdealer
Liquor sellers urged to desist as village women protest
Fragmented report describes Howell village women pressuring alcohol vendors after a disturbance. A committee of liquor sellers was urged to cease trade amid public indignation. The owner plans legal action over missing stock as authorities weigh the incident.
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Stor
Milo
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