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Newspaper
Steubenville Weekly Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1850
Page
4
Washington reports that both Houses adjourned as news arrived that President Zachary Taylor was near death. Concurrently a catastrophic explosion and blaze along Delaware Avenue destroyed warehouses and homes, killing and injuring dozens, with property losses estimated around four million dollars. Fire brigades, Marines, police, and nearby cities aided in containment.
Cincinnati on July 8 records 87 fatalities in the last 24 hours with 48 attributed to cholera as the Board of Health releases daily figures.
In Cincinnati on July 8 the large rail road car and omnibus factory of Keck and Davenport on Fulton street was consumed by fire yesterday. The loss is placed at 30,000 dollars with no insurance.
Philadelphia on July 8 reports several deaths in Washington from a disease resembling cholera. Authorities are investigating and urging vigilance as cases could rise. Public health workers monitor symptoms and advise rehydration and hygiene measures to prevent spread.
A historic Philadelphia blaze engulfs Vine to Front Streets with several explosions. Authorities fear about thirty deaths from a single blast as flames spread over Wharf Water and Front Streets. Panic drives crowds to flee into the river and bystanders dodge falling walls. Firefighters retreat in alarm as the inferno consumes the docks and streets.
Washington July 11 The Senate unanimously appointed Hon W R King of Alabama President pro tem of the Senate and he was escorted to the chair. Funeral arrangements for the late President were reported and approved with plans for ceremonies from the President's house Saturday at noon. Joint procession, black hangings, mourning badges, and a published programme were ordered. Major General Scott and Commodore Warrington to direct military and naval aspects. House adjourned to Saturday.
The Committee of both Houses of Congress has arranged to bury the President on Saturday at 12 M. The plan includes official proceedings and ceremonial elements coordinated by congressional leaders.
The report cites offers and urgings for cabinet posts including State and War Departments. Evans of Maine linked to Treasury and Hopkins of Alabama to Attorney General. Collamer to stay in the Post Office. Tenn senator Bell is gravely ill. The President’s body to stay in vault until next week then moved to Baton Rouge. Mrs Taylor to leave the White House soon and may reside with Senator Davis or travel with Col Taylor to Baltimore. Fillmore family delays travel until after bathing season. Citizens express sympathy for Mrs Taylor amid her loss.
A massive fire rages twenty minutes after seven, the largest in the city’s history. It devastates the area burning all telegraph lines to New York and spreading across multiple blocks. City firefighters fight the blaze as emergency crews cordon surrounding streets.
A blaze at Brook, Kent & Co.s Wholesale Grocery on the Brook wharf near Vine street spreads rapidly. A thousand bags of saltpetre ignite a massive explosion killing about thirty and injuring many as flames reach four blocks. Homes on First and Water streets house poor families. reports speak of multiple deaths, with frantic efforts to rescue the living as the fire rages. Estimated losses reach 1.5 million dollars. Communication to Philadelphia cut off.
On July 9 184x Senator Walker proposed moving the annual Congress meeting to the first Monday in October. Hannegan noted executive business stalled awaiting Bradbury resolutions on removals and proposed making it the next days special order. The Omnibus Bill was opened at 1 pm, Butler spoke briefly, then adjournment was moved for Webster amid the President’s critical condition. In the House the Galphin Claim report was reconsidered and the chamber adjourned on the President’s illness. Louisville reports cholera linked interments in Nashville, a falling river, hot weather, and a fatal gambler fight where George Stewart stabbed Bart Marshal.
The Board of Health reports Louisville very healthy with only a few sporadic cholera cases. Cholera described as very malignant in Nashville where papers were suspended.
A major blaze devastated Philadelphia on July 10 114 beginning in the fourth floor storage space at No 78 North Delaware Avenue. The fire rapidly spread west to Water Street and extended north and south from near Race to Callowhill, causing extensive damage across the area.
The coroner opened an inquest into 15 deaths with many bodies mangled and unidentifiable. Thousands suffer as ruinous fire destroys hundreds of dwellings, prompting $10,000 relief from City Council and insured losses near half a million. Firemen from New York join local crews in gruesome search for remains.
Philadelphia reports yield partial tallies for yesterday's disaster at Cherry Street Station House. A large burned woman and three severely burned boys lay dead or dying, body charred as investigators described their agony and injuries.
Washington July 10 The Cabinet will this morning communicate to Congress the death of President Taylor. The Executive Departments were all closed. The remains of the President will be exposed in state at the Executive mansion until the day of the funeral likely Friday.
Halifax July 11 steamship Hibernia arrived from Liverpool at 6 A M and sailed at 7 4 with a South East wind. Liverpool June 29 breadstuffs market shows dull flour no change provision stock limited demand rising shoulders and other lines decline lard coffee steady sugar firm tea green dearer with advancing tendency. The Atlantic log shows six days of rapid progress 318 miles in 24 hours on the 26th with favorable wind.
Cincinnati reports 26 cholera deaths plus 41 from other diseases in the last 24 hours. Public health authorities issue cautions as infection spreads through the city.
Str. Louis reports Santa Fe dates to July 12 and says state government organized before then. The state officers election occurred on the 20th last month. Lieut. Mason drowned May 22 in the Rio Grande. Mrs. White’s child is alive and with Apache Indians.
Washington reports a Union caucus among congress members favoring Union position. The 31 degree north line is agreed for New Mexico and Texas, with California proposed to be divided along the same line. Gen Taylor funeral plans include Gen Scott arrival and military ceremonies with mourning orders Navy and Army. Horace Greeley discussed for Interior in new Cabinet.
June 1850 notice touts Magnetic Hair Restorer and Invigorator from Empire Company New York certified by several users including Richard H. White John Merkle James De Mot Margaret Thomas and others claiming hair restoration after failed alternatives. Offers test and reading discouraged for some readers.
In Cincinnati on July 12 a 24 hour health bulletin lists cholera 34 and other diseases 39. Reports of rain showers began around noon and the river has fallen eight inches.
New York on July 10 reports the Atlantic completed its voyage in ten days and ten hours, a record for the fastest crossing. The feat highlights advances in ocean travel and marks a milestone in transatlantic navigation.
July 12 market notes show firmer prices across staples. Corn 5000 bushels sold at 47e in bulk. Mess Pork 50 barrels at 10 dollars. Bacon 50 hogsheads sides 4 1/2 percent. Sugar 70 hogsheads barrels. Coffee 200 sacks.
Captain Belden of the sloop brought three hundred young pelicans to Corpus Christi for an oil factory proprietor. The fledglings, unable to protest, show their distress with a loud, jawing display as they are moved from the breeding islands.
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