Editorial attack on Erie rail-ripping and urged reconciliation
The Warren Mail criticizes Erie Harbor Creek tensions over rail-ripping and language about expanding Erie. It urges Erie to drop coercive actions, end old quarrels, and support the S. and E. Road to improve trade and neighborly interests. The piece questions Gazette motives and calls for commercial cooperation.
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Erie Gazette
Harbor
Erie
Gazette
Eric
The
Wyandotte Mission and Territorial Violence Report in Kansas
Wyandotte and Quindaro enjoy a strong church and a notable marriage between a Quindaro woman and a Guthrie partner, shaping local influence. The letter recalls Indian relations, early settlement, and the Guthrie family’s prominence, followed by reports of Linn County clashes, raids, and mob actions amid pro slavery and Free State tensions, with calls for swift authority action to restore peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyandotte
Cowan
Quindaro
Guthrie
Sandusky
Ohio
Kansas
Missouri
Buckeye
M. E. Church
Linn County
Free State
Miller
Iowa
Mitchell
Olathe
Lawrence
Ledger and Mail clash over temperance and politics
A local exchange contends the Ledger mislabels the Mail as endorsing a new liquor law by silence. It rails against popular sovereignty, pledges total prohibition as the cure, and accuses the Ledger of aiding the Democracy while defending Gillis and Lecompton.
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Ledger
Democratic Party
Kansas
Sinclearville Democrat affair mocked by rival papers
The Jamestown Journal and Buffalo Express editors discuss exposing a sensational rumor about the Democrat party. They admit fabricating initial credibility from a false report by Parker from Cincinnati to attract attention and fool city papers.
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Advertiser
Warren Mail
Democrat
Sinclearville
Jamestown Journal
Buffalo Express
Mason shadowed by editor as parolee spotted near rail line
The Warren Mail editor remains vigilant after a man described as Mason was seen at Sunbury and Evie Rail Road works. Jamestown Democrat notes confusion with B Mason who fled after a scrape with Miss Ann Kerr. The description evokes a comical image of a uniformed Adjutant-like figure fleeing Jamestown Main Street amid egg-throwing youths.
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Mason
Warren Mail
Sunbury & Evie
Jamestown
B. Mason
Ann Kerr
Jamestown Main Street
Parker
Mite Society Set to Meet at Rashbun Residence
The next meeting of the Mite Society will be held at the residence of C. W. Rashbun next Wednesday evening. Mrs M. C. Parks is constantly receiving fresh supplies of millinery goods to keep up with the advance of the season.
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Burgers of
Warren
Mite Society
C. W. Rashbun
M. C. Parks
Lottery dealer attacked German reporter in Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Gazette reports a wager fraud suspect Daniel Levi assaulted Polander Zielinskky near the Odeum Saloon on Vine Street. Levi struck the reporter with a slung shot and left him insensible. he was captured, bailed, and faces libel suit threats from Levi.
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Daniel Levi
Republican
Zielinskky
Odeum
Vine Street
Twelfth
Thirteenth Streets
Lottery Veader
Levi
Disease at Prominent Hotel Sparks Public Alarm
From trusted sources we learn a winter illness similar to cholera has struck a first class hotel in Washington two years after a prior outbreak. Many guests and visitors have fallen ill with vomiting and diarrhea leading to rapid weakness. one death is reported and others suffer severe sickness after departure. Calls grow to probe the cause and abandon the hotel until a remedy is found.
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National
Washin
Buffalo Republic
Third National Exhibition of Imported Blood Horses at Springfield
The Third National Exhibition of Imported Blood and American breeds will be held at Springfield on September 14 15 16 and 17. The programme is very fine and will sustain the high reputation of previous exhibitions.
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Springfield
Ellison Village Destroyed by Whirlwind Tragedy
The Chicago Press reports Ellison village wiped out by a cyclone. Fourteen killed instantly, nineteen mortally wounded, including Mr. John Hand and his child. Mrs Hand clung to an infant lost in a slough as the family’s dwelling was hurled into the air. The infant’s body later recovered as the mother survived with severe injuries.
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Monmoth
Ellison
John Head
Hand
Chicago
Westport Homicide and Lane Jenkins Clash Report
A Westport tale notes a slave killed by a master during a kitchen confrontation after a family dispute over sale. The officer granted Davis an honorable discharge. A Leavenworth dispatch recounts Henry Lane and Jenkins in a contested claim over a shared water well leading to Lane fatally shooting Jenkins and sustaining a leg wound.
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St. Louis
Leavenworth Dispatch
Lawrence
Jim Lane
Mr. Jenkins
Gen. Lane
Lane
Jenkins
Turbulent Europena news and New Orleans revolt
From Europe advices through May and April report Lingard relieving Azimghur and Culpee resistance. Campaigning under summer heat, British forces plan from Lucknow and Rotilund. London Papers fault Derby government on Indian dispatch. Atlantic cable progress and Russian agrarian tensions noted. New Orleans erupts as Vigilance Committee seizes arsenal and clashes with mayoral forces amid arrests and rising mob violence.
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Europe
India
Azimghur
K. Lingard
Culpee
Colin Campbell
Lucknow
Rotilund
London Times
England
Lord Shaftesbury
Derby
Paris
M. Picard
Russia
Turkey
Montenegro
London
Grahovo
California
Frazer’s River
Legislature Ends Session After Chinese Immigration Law
The State Legislature adjourned on April 26 after approving a now widely criticized ban on Chinese immigration into the state starting October next. The measure caps a contentious session with debate over migrants and labor.
Mayor, City Council Impeached in New Orleans Uprising
In New Orleans on June 7 1858 the mayor faced impeachment at the St Charles Hotel after which H M Sommers was chosen to succeed him. Col Jaques replaced Col Forno as police chief amid a reorganization while rumors spread the sheriff seized ballot boxes threatening today’s election. Vigilance committees faced attacks with casualties as Gerard Stith won the mayoralty by a small margin amid ongoing barricade violence. Lafayette Square erupts in support of Stith and calls for cleansing the city of ruffians.
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New Orleans
Arsenal
Jackson Square
Law and Order
Tracy
Common Council
1St District
Kittridges
Vigilance Committee
Jackon Square
Vox Populi
Vox Dei
Maj
J. K. Duncan
U.S. A
Picayune and Crescent
Delta
A. N
John Maginnis
Magisnis
Gerard Smith
Christy
Henry
J.P. White
White
Recorders
Lafayette Square
Lumsden
the Picayune
St. Charles’ Hotel
H. M. Summer
Col. Forno
Col Jaques
Jaques
A. P. Burner
C. P. Nussey
Turner
St. Charles
H. M. Sommers
Board of Aldermen
Col
Vigilance
Gerard Stith
Stith
Walker Trial Ends Deadlocked Over Neutrality Charge
June 2 New Orleans report says General Walker’s trial on neutrality law violations ended with a hung jury. Ten jurors favored acquittal and two for conviction. Judge Campbell’s charge described as partial and severe. A new trial was urged. District Attorney entered a nolle prosequi in Walker’s case.
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New Orlans
Walker
Campbell
Nolle
John the Champion pis tol-shot teacher moves to Lexington gallery
Joan Travis, noted as the Champion pistol shot of America, has left Louisville for a few weeks and opened a fine gallery in Lexington Kentucky. He aims to teach the young idea how to shoot and is expected to be well received by locals who visit him for instruction and advice.
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Joan Travis
John
America
Louisville
Lexington
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Westport
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Davis
Wm. H. Davis
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