Railroad and public works gains in early 1850s session
In the late legislative session Warren focuses on railroads and charters, including revival of the Warren and Pine Grove line toward the New York border and the Venango Railroad route via Franklin and Mercer. The Erie city Railroad bill links Erie to the New York line, boosting harbor access and competition with rival routes.
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Harrisburg
Warren and
Pine Grove
N. Y
Franklin and Mercer
Ohio Line
Venango
Erie City Railroad
Erie
Little Valley
Jamestown
N. Y. and
Erie Railroad
Sunbury
Lakes
Local Rail Road Directors Choose Lowry Over Judge
The Sunbury and Erie Railroad Board relocates one Erie County director causing Erie voters to select between Judge Miles and M B Lowry. The choice favors Lowry as the judge is sidelined. Nearby items note clocks watches and jewelry offered by P R Bennett at low prices, claims of stores and partners Marsh and Wannamee dissolving, and community notices about society meetings and local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbury and Erie Railroad Company
Erie County
Judge Miles
M. B. Lowry
P. R. Bennett
Mansion House
Warren
Caurgornia
Curtisville
Sacramento
St. Clements Island
U. S. Coast Survey
Sierras
Crystal Palace
Genin
Lewis F. Watson
Philadelphia Murderer Spring Tends to Self Destruction
The Bulletin reports Arthur Spring has refused food since sentencing, weakening to a near collapse. He reportedly tucked tobacco in his armpits and slept there to hasten ruin, but yesterday began eating again, though sparingly, while officials vow to prevent any further self harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Spring
Philadelphia
Bulletin
Bribery Allegations Murk Rhode Island Election
The Providence Journal claims the late Rhode Island election was won by shameless bribery. It cites a $400 election expense and a town where a government job applicant bought a vote for $25, with both parties handling the five dollar bills to the ballot box in full view of voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suametess
Providence Journal
Rhode Island
Aerolite Descent Kills Horse in Gironde France
A 90 pound iron rich aerolite struck a horse in Gironde France fatally injuring it. A child tending the animal witnessed a distant thunderlike crash and saw a black mass fall toward him. The meteorite has been examined by several observers revealing iron and other earth metals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mersoro Lacy
Gironde
France
Mourning Proclamation for Vice President William R. King
The President announces the death of Vice President William R. King on the 18th at his Alabama residence. Public offices will close today and mourning badges adorn the Executive Mansion and all Washington departments as War and Navy departments order honors. Franklin Pierce signs the proclamation.
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Navy
United States
William R. King
Alabama
Republic
Secretaries of War and Navy
Executive
Washington
Franklin Pierce
Funeral of Vice President King in Episcopal service
The funeral of Vice-President King was held at 11 o'clock this morning, officiated by Rev. Mr. Platt of Selma. The remains were laid to rest near his late residence as Col. King’s final moments were described as calm and peaceful.
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E Weare
W. W. King
Washinpton
King
Episcopal Church
Mr. Platt
Selma
Col. King
Santa Anna
Alway
Iturbide
Vera Cruz
Republic
Mexico
Rio Grande
Texas
Houston
A Reap Wet Watchep Hudson River Railroad Safety
The Hudson River Railroad spans 150 miles with 225 flag men stationed along its length. Before trains pass, each man checks tracks tunnels switches and river conditions, signals with a white flag for clearance or a red flag for danger, and pauses trains to ensure safety after every passage.
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Hudson River
Tribune
Lightning Strikes Hit Bunker Hill Monument Twice
The Bunker Hill Monument was struck twice by lightning a few days ago. Visitors inside feared collapse as the lower rod entering the earth melted slightly. A man near the top who was descending was shocked and took hours to recover. The second strike sounded like glass breaking inside.
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Bunker Hill Monument
Spiritual Spring Tales and Local Politics
A report from Kiantone Creek on the Spiritual Spring on Chase and Brittingham land notes peculiar waters and a legend of Celtic Indians. The piece mixes local belief with mock scientific musings about positive and negative waters and soap aiding the spring’s virtues. It also mentions a May election, Richmond Democrats favoring Caskie, Extra Billy Smith’s independent bid, and a North Western Lakes survey funding.
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Pine Grove Township
Kiantone Creek
Messrs. Chase & Brittingham
Messrs
Chase
Brittingham
Kiantone
Chase and
Pennsylvania
Messrs. C.&b
Mark Tapley
Eden
Jamestown Journal
Virginia
Legislature
Congress
Board of Public Works
Richmond
Caskie
William Smith
Billy Smith
California
James Barbour
Pennsylvania Prospects and Rail Growth Across the Keystone State
The piece praises Pennsylvania’s resilience amid iron price dips and debt, highlighting rapid population growth and new rail links. It envisions four years of complete railway coverage, with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh gaining routes to the lakes and western cities. It also notes optimism for the World’s Exhibition Crystal Palace project, with over fourteen hundred exhibition packages arriving despite space limits.
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Iran
New York
Ohio
Atlantic
Lake
Mississippi
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Monongahela
Keystone
Pittsburg Union
Crystal Palace
Spiritualists and mediums contrasted with true spiritual life
The article argues that those who seek to communicate via mediums lack inner spiritual instinct and rely on external proofs. True spiritualists rise inward through purification to understand spiritual truths, while false spiritualists descend by listening to bodily senses. It denounces mediums as blind guides and condemns seeking Heaven by other than a pure life.
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Arthur
Gaz
Stowe Seeks Injunction Over German Uncle Tom Translation
Mrs Stowe sues F W Thomas of Philadelphia for pirating her rights in Uncle Tom's Cabin by publishing a German translation. Stowe has also issued a German version. The suit seeks an injunction and raises the question whether translation constitutes copyright infringement. Courts have not yet ruled on this point. decision forthcoming.
Washington News Echoes Democratic Party Criticisms
A New York Evening Post review mocks Washington visitors as fugitives from labor and justice amid partisan strife. The dispatch notes deaths of Jonathan Kidd and F. G. Kay, reports strange black snow in Walpole New Hampshire, and records the sale of Underhill Farm near Peoria for 40 000 dollars, with 2 000 acres, 40 houses, and thousands of fruit trees.
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New York Evening Post
Washington
Underhill
Peoria
Arrival of the Arabia and notes from the era
The Arabia arrived at her dock after a swift single voyage, described as the quickest run of the season. The item also notes various international and domestic happenings including a royal birth, Dalmatian Christian concerns, tariff opposition by manufacturers, and a plan to reduce national debt. It includes a silver supply update from Philadelphia and a population table comparing the Ohio Valley and Lake Basin regions.
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New York
Arabia
Sandy Hook
Constantinople
Servia
House of Commons
South Sea Company
France
Blanqui
Besile
Spain
Holland
Prussia
Machais
England
Clipper Clara Ann Fires Upon Off Matanzas
A Havana letter reports the Bath owned Clara Ann fired upon and overhauled by the English steamer Buzzard off Matanzas. A shot passed under the bow and the captain swore to the facts before the American consul.
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New York
Havana
Clara Ann
Bath
Matanzas
Buzzard
Uwavana
George Law
Crescent City
In Carroll Mrs Jane Van Namee Obituary Notice
In Carroll on March 20 Mrs Jane Van Namee wife of Lovett Vannamee aged 25 years passes away after a brief illness her remains to be interred at a local cemetery. Survived by husband Lovett Vannamee. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
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Britai
Alexandria Victoria
Prince Francis Albert Augustus Charles Emanuel
Saxe Coburg and Cotha
Twain
Victoria Adelaide
Mary Louisa
Albert Edward
Alice Maud Mary
Alfred Ernest Albert
Helena Augusta Victoria
Louisa Caroline Alberta
Arthur William Patrick Albert
Carroll
Jane Vannamee
Lovett Vannamee
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Warren Mail
J. D. Summerton
Senate
Justice
Sam Snowden
Pithole
Warren County Teacher's Institute
A. Douglas
U. S. Senate
Douglas
Cuba
Island of
Warren Dime Society
Powell
The
Elk Co. Advocate
MR. King
Augustus Kibling
North Western Lakes
Great North-West
Perty Funk Aversons
New York City
Jonathan Kidd
F. G. Kay
Germantown
Boston Journal
Walpole
N. H
Philadelphia Ledger
Ohio Valley
Lake Basin
Indiana
Illinois
Tenn
Michigan
Wisconsin
Warren County
Joan Gavpraiu
L. Wermore
Joan Jursey
Columbus
Bufus P. Kine
Register and Recorder
Joan F. McPherson
Gero
N. Panmure
James Foreman
Irvine
Jounsoy & Brown
D. Brown
E. G. Benedictt
Southwest
Orrin Hoox
Marshary Jones
Russelburgh
A. H. Luptow
Scorrerp
Brown
Daniel Gross
Wm. H. Suorrrt
Youngsville
J. B. Carver
M. N. Powett
Kinzua
Jolly Divuars
Hohensack
Hobensack
J. N. Hobensack
C. M. Jackson
Arch Street
J. S. Houghton
Baron Liebig
Warren Market
L. F. Watson
Marsh & Wannamee
A. D. Marsh
J. H. Wannamee
Carver House
Rofessor Fowler
A. Lord
N. B
L. Fowler
the Farber
Orphan’s Court
John Cotton
Freehold
Whitaker
James Gray
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