Steubenville Herald opens with temperance and arrest news
The issue reports the arrest of Gen. William O. Hixson, charged with robbing the U.S. Mail, and notes his escape. It covers a Warrenton temperance day with speeches by Rev. Merryman and Thomas M. Gally, plus town improvements and a lecture plan by Gen. Sutherland on riot causes and cures.
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GenerandHixrox
Wm. O. Linton
Ohio Stave Company
U.S
Sae
Haskell
Post Office Department
Automeer Meistastry
Win. O. Plisston
Ale Verna
Zonesville
Wheeling
Warrenton
Merryman
Mr. Nichols
Thomas M. Gally
Elopement in Wheeling Ends in Jail Time
A German woman Upperman of Wheeling eloped with a younger man Lohmeyer taking about 360 with them from a deposited sum. They were headed toward Pittsburgh when arrested by Pittsburgh police officer Ilaine. The couple is held for further hearing as the article notes their troubled marriage and the husband's intemperance. Also included are humorous notes on lending money and a Pittsburgh Morning Post break in.
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Genewal Hixton
Aneston
Cleveland
D&c
Oly
Jawkell
Warrenton
Sons of Temperance No. 264
Merryman
Thomas M. Gally
Wheeling
Withal
Tom Cally
Capt. D. Green
Joseph C. McCleary
Eeq
Ion
Tere
Gazette
Evopewestr
Upperman
Souch
Lohme
Thurs
Germany
Wong
Lowa
Pittsburgh
Ilaine
Jal
Webster
Aliei
Ceremo- Putnam
Ile
Putnem
Pau
J. J
Watson Freemay
J. Coburn
Jabez Pratt
Erastus Py i
Bally
Jos
Col Une
Nesses
Ted
J. Wow
Yar
Eye Loc Uties Coburn
Ixchange
Banengi
Gouth-East Orner
A. Wilkins & CO
Market and
Third Streets
Dea
Fes
Weposit
Asc Bank i
Liberty Street
Pittsharsh
Egal
Wallace
Road work advances toward Cincinnati and Dayton
The Hamilton Intelligencer reports rapid progress on the Cincinnati to Hamilton road with two boatloads of iron arriving for the segment. Contractors plan to start work soon toward Dayton, securing rights of way and pushing the project ahead. It also notes Mr. Cabell of New York refining a Foe Whistle for signaling ships and coast hazards, mountable in under a minute.
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Crxvcinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
Hamilton Intelligencer
Cincinnati
Cabell
New York
From the South Aboard the Southern Mail News
Reports from Baltimore and New Orleans indicate mails arriving and due. The week ending the seventeenth saw 173 deaths in New Orleans with 14 from yellow fever. The Savannah Georgian notes 10,000 attendees at a Macon convention. A tornado struck Weldon North Carolina damaging fields but not ships.
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Baltimore
Ave
New Orleans
Macon
Weldon
N. C
Charlestown
Wilmington
North Carolina
Hearrrenptna murder case shocks Philadelphia wife
The Philadelphia Bulletin reports the murder of watchmaker Charles Burd in Philadelphia on Monday evening. The article notes the wife, only eleven months married, had just recovered from her first accoutment and was at home with their baby when news of the killing arrived, detailing her heartbreaking grief. Suspects Henry Mields Addison M Donald Eleazer Shinn and Wen R Cooper were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of involvement.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Chas. Burd
Kensington
Henry Mields
Sing Sing
Addison M’donald
Eleazer Shinn
Wen. R. Cooper
Fashionable pants and moustache talk stir the town
The item mocks late 19th century fashion chatter about tight pants and high heel boots. It notes a joke about a tailor, a sharp eyed woman, and a street scene on Market street. A Wheeling death case is described as abortion related after postmortem. It references Steubenville illustrated spirituality and a local drunken altercation. Official stats claim 195 dram shops and 157 beer houses in St. Louis. It ends noting a dangerous white gunpowder made in England from chlorate of potash leaf sugar and prussiate of potash.
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Wheeling Gazette
Market Street
St. Louis
England
Curious Exhibition Building Details and State Officers Vote
A curious statement describes an 1851 exhibition building of glass and iron with vast window spans and 1000 foot sightlines. Separately, Missouri state officer results show the Senate split among Whigs and Anti Bentons, with Benton followers facing repudiation and possible defection upon seating.
Carthaginian Tactics Echo Ancient Battle Rampage
Describes Thrassymene where Carthaginians formed a wedge with outwards forks and Romans suffered heavy losses as a tremor reportedly rumbled beneath. Compares General Taylor at Buena Vista to Hannibal with troops arrayed similarly and repelling Santa Anna’s heavy squadrons.
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Thrassymene
Taylor
Buena Vista
Hannibal
Cholera vanishes in Mexico city after mass toll
A New York Tribune letter from Mexico on August 13 reports cholera has disappeared from the city after killing upwards of fifteen thousand inhabitants. Congress met on the 8th with no major actions. The Finance Minister’s report shows treasury at $9,000 on entry and $200,000 raised by loans at 2 percent monthly. Plans for revenue are urged. Strong opposition is expected to Tehuantepec treaty ratification over a US military protection clause, which Mexicans fear.
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Herald
Ggrand
Magnetic Telegraph
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Allison
Causz
Sutherland
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
General S
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Hess
XTV
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Military Academy
West Point
United States Navy
Naval School
Annapolis
Mexico
New York Tribune
Congress
Olle
Third
Mar
P. Isere
Autherol
Laeworth
Hopper
Tie Cianier
Unsteady Resolve Cited as Whim Driven by Virain Quote
A fragment quotes Virain declaring that a woman's opinions are governed by whim and caprice, describing her resolve as ever unsteady and changeable.
Ohio Judiciary Report on Domestic Disputes and Peace Bonds
In Lagrange and nearby areas, Isabella Coyle alleges repeated abuse by her husband including assault, threats with firearms, and coercive conduct while drinking. Witnesses describe his violent behavior and fear for the wife, leading to a request for bail and changes to peace bond practices.
Arrival Seduced or The Atlantic Steamer Arrival
Atlantic report from New York pages describes the steamship Atlantic arrive off the Battery with 135 passengers Jexxy Linn among them. It notes Liverpool departure excitement and Belgium France and Italy notices, including flood damages in Belgium and political developments in France. The text mixes execution details of Webster and Putnam with transit news and European affairs.
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New York
Jexxy Linn
Liverpool
Market Prices From Steubenville September 4 1650
Prices for flour sugar molasses and grains listed with quantities and regional rates. Commodities include bacon lard pork products, corn wheat and rye, with varied per bushel or per barrel pricing and several item notes across goods and regions.
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Henano
Steubenville
Ile
L Sx Lardis
New Orleans
Suva Llouse
St. Louis
Timothy
Market Report From River Wharf And Grocers
The river receipts continue to rise while prices trend downward. Early wharf sales hit 4.15 per barrel, later bids around 4 to 4.05 with 100 barrels traded. Groceries remain firm with sugar at 74 and molasses sold in three lots. Forks and coffers show a speculative movement. fish market stays firm, No 3 mackerel up to 1.00 per barrel in 140 barrel lots.
American Oil touted as universal cure in Burksville ad
A 19th century promotional notice markets the American Oil from D. Hail & Co as a universal remedy. It lists alleged cures for lue, sore eyes, burns, asthma, piles, rheumatism, and many other ailments. The piece promotes a single Pittsburgh agent Wm. Jackson at 8 Liberty Street and warns against counterfeits.
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Wentucky
Nature
Tiearth
Selu
Wim. Jackson
Sele
Pennsylvania
Ohio
iWeinia
Liberty Street
Hin
Catsand
D. Hail & Co
Wim
Jackson
Pittsburgh
Virginia
Obie
Pittsburgh and Allegeny
Ssoue
Wm. Jackson
Wood Street
Nash
Steubenville
H. Crew
Richmond
Wm. Palmer
Springfield
Carr & Mathers
Smithfield
Reid & Apdegraph
John C. Elliott
Elliotisville
Wallace & Bracken
Professor WI Per. Boston's crowded street spectacle ends in danger
In Boston on a summer afternoon a dense crowd lined the streets near a university area. A risky ceremonial event drew attention from spectators who faced dangerous precautions as officials prepared for an execution in the vicinity.
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Boston
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Congress Advances Approbation Bill on Texas Boundary
The House passed an Approbation bill and a report on the Texas Boundary issue, but then adjourned before final action.
Army Head-Quaarter Diss Establishment Notice
The Head-Quaarter will be established in the Diss from and after the end of the period. This notice records the intended location and timing of the headquarters setup as directed by military authorities.
Death of an Editor in New York City
John Inman, formerly editor of the Commercial Advertiser, died yesterday in New York. The announcement notes his long tenure in journalism and his impact on the publication.
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New York
Aucgust
John Inman
Commiscial Advertiser
Fragmented notes on a funeral and burial plans
The text describes a solemn gathering with tears on a mother’s face and a wish for the body to be returned and laid to rest at Mount Aahars with a service in Cambri ral slated for a later date. The passage is fragmented and unclear about exact identities or locations.
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Webster
Mount Aahars
Cambri
Indian Appropriation Bill sparks heated exchanges in Congress
In Washington on Monday and Saturday Mr. Bayly’s urgings to take up the Indian Appropriation Bill led to insults aimed at Mr. Sweitzer, with a public undertone and a shaken tavern. A personal dispute between Bayly and Sweitzer was acknowledged, then resolved with offensive language withdrawn. The day ended with executive business and votes on rules and a Texas Boundary Bill.
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Hovsz
Bayly
Sweitzer
Sweitger
Boyd
Texas
Harris
Tennessee
Oder
Congress
van Dyke
Committee of Ways and Means
Yvens OY
Senate
Vermiluse remedies and medical cures advertised in Philadelphia papers
A fragmented page advertises Worms cures and gastric juice preparations as superior remedies. It touts Verimluse and other elixirs, promoting claims of rapid relief from indigestion, dyspepsia, jaundice, constipation, and debility. The text notes endorsements by physicians and church figures, with multiple supplier names and locations.
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Buren Liebiz
Houshton
M. A
North Kieith Street
Alliadelphia
Natire
ENTERPRISE WORKS MOVES TO SAU FOR BETTER MANUFACTURE
Enterprise Works Bown and Tetley announces removal from Liberty Street to Sau for more convenient gun, pistol, and hardware manufacturing. They promise extensive production, kept stock, repairs, and custom metalwork including razors, blades, and glass work with attention to loads of orders and low prices.
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Henering Reid
Jydl
Pittsburgh shops showcase Hosiery Trimmings and Musical Goods
Lew Goods at Market Street features hosiery, laces, ribbons and an expansive trimming stock under HOSLERY, TRIMMINGS, EMBROIDERIES, AND FANCY GOOPST. Meanwhile Nicholson Payne advertise stoves, enamels, and a new coal stove range. Mrs Charlotte Blume promotes a wide piano and instrument inventory at No 1 Wood Street with guitars violins and pianos offered for cash.
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Hoslery
Horne & CO
Market Street
Pitts. Church
John Micholson
G.W. G. Payner Brace Foundry
Artors & Nicholson
Bey
Pittsburgh
Juaulie
Steve
Daiberty Street
Wood Street
Nichoulson & Payne
Charlotte Blume
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