Devastating Fire at St Louis Engulfs Riverfront Steamer Row
A night fire on the steamer Waite Cloud near the levee spread rapidly, devastating multiple vessels and nearby stores. Four people killed and extensive property losses, including steamers Martha Sorat Montauk Rick Wing and Wick, heavy damage to warehouses, telegraph and the New Era Office, with scattered debris and ongoing firefighting efforts. The blaze forced explosions on board and prompted rapid evacuation along Market and Locust streets. Authorities report broad destruction and assess losses around five million dollars.
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Asion Ornce
St. Louis
Waite
Martha Sorat
Yostions
Montauk
Rick Wing
Y Abie
Dhabtan
Alanon
Sir
Pieters
Prairi
Litocrat
Dewith Couto
Danke
Eustassy
Sam
Macey Low
Devente
Vintan
Weelini
Desee Maan
Olive
Sue
Alain
Blu
Adlewiany Mountains
Marthin
Bisbely
Duncan's Island
Creanuties
New Era
Aelbers
Mesars
Maltenon & Preston
Vimes
Chive Street
Market Street
Walit
Destructive Chicago Fire Destroys Knight & Smith Livery
A blaze in Knight & Smith’s Randaph street livery stable consumed a large block between Clark and Dearborn, impacting Baltic House, Hodgen's Draper shop, Fergus' paper warehouse, and multiple wooden buildings. Estimated loss near 125000 with 41050 insured, many merchants displaced and offices moving to Knowlton Kier Co.
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Knight & Smith
Randaph
Clark and
Dearborn Streets
Clark Street
Sherman House
Baltic House
Hodgen’s Draper
Fergus’ Paper
S. B. & M.Q. Walker
J. M. Donelly
Walker
Caremont
Gray & Butler
Postponement of sales and California news from Wisconsin
The document notes a postponement of land sales directed for June to September due to settlers unable to prepare funds and scrip. It also reports the death of William A. Cunningham in Lockport and discusses California affairs including General Persifer F. Smith’s proclamation and its rejection. It mentions Hungarian women in arms and a regimental effort led by a countess.
Foreign News Items From The European Scene
The trade of France is rising with duties nearly doubled. The English Navigation Bill stirs debate in the Lords. A writ of error in Smith O'Brien's case to be heard. Marseilles blocks volunteers for Rome. The Prince de Joinville may be chosen in the National Assembly. Government earmarks £200,000 for May 4 celebrations. Reports claim French troops landed and the government fled. Pius IX cited. Radetzky reduces Sardinia demand after Austrian defeat. The iron suspension bridge between Pest and Ofen destroyed. Prussian Chambers vote siege end. king dissolves. Rural unrest follows. fear of Russian-Austrian alliance—Hungary.
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France
England
Hoase of Lords
Smith O'Brien
House of Lords
Marseilles
Rome
Prince de Joinville
National Assembly
Marsha Oudinot
Pius IX
Mexico
Radetzky
Sardini
Peth
Ofen
Russia
Austria
Hungary
River Improvement Progressing on Portage and Winnebago Route
The Portage contract is in place and to be completed by June 1848 with canal excavation priced at 9 cents per square yard. Rapide de Croche work awarded to Mr Maynard for about 11 000 dollars. A dam for the river and gravel is planned at that site. Depere finish to be far below estimate, possibly free. Prospects claim overall work under available funds makes completion likely. Neenah proprietors offer to improve the Winnebago Rapids if water power is granted, potentially finishing the route from Green Bay to the Mississippi next season. A land sale of 16 000 acres at Oshkosh Green Bay is set for August 5.
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Rapide de Croche
Maynard
Depere
Friends of the
Neenah
Winnebago Rapids
Greer Bay
Mississippi
Kankalin
Winnebago
Oshkosh
Green Bay
Ady
New Orleans Sunk and City in Peril
Rumors report a crevasse flooding New Orleans with widespread panic as telegraphic dispatches from May describe rising water and evacuations. The account also recounts Dan Marble’s sudden illness and death after cholera-like symptoms, and mentions a steamer collision near Troy with 800 lives saved.
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Livingston & Fargo’y Express
Mississippi
New Orleans
Sandusky Clarion
Emigration Notes From Watertown to the Plains
A letter from Travine Port Iowa May 10 1849 updates Watertown readers on a Missouri river journey to St Louis and St Joseph to reach the plains. The party faced broken gear delays but reports good health and plans to cross near Fort Kearney. Mentions 15000 emigrants with 3000 Mormons and local company formations, Californians’ rough life, and a notable Indian giant remains discovery in Watertown including a nine foot figure.
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Watertown Chronicle
Travine Port
Iowa
Fanne H
Watertown
St. Louis
Missouri River
St. Joseph
Plains
Fort Kearney
Mack
Phil
California
Salt Lake
Dodge County
Hulyer
Wapun
Rubicon
Mc-Cune
Jhim
P. C
B. Crangle
Thompson
Boys
Waterloo
Fitzgerald
Johnson's Creek
Ingersoll
Galena
Practical Sabbath Labor Aids Beaver Dam Dams
A Beaver Dam tale praises doing good on the Sabbath as locals repair a washed dam and river flood gate rather than wait till Monday. Rev A Mosteomeni leads church members in silent, orderly work that saves the town from pestilence and yields five feet of water by nightfall.
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Beaver Dam
A. Mosteomeni
Mr. M
Tragic accidental death of Connecticut youth near Ceresco
A 20 year old named Prex from Connecticut was shot and killed by accidental discharge while his father, en route to settle land eight miles from the site near Ceresco, Pond du Lac, temporarily stopped to call on acquaintances. The gun, a double barreled fowling piece, discharged as it struck an object during a raise, lodging its contents in his right side. The father, a respected Connecticut farmer and brother of Henry P. Prex of Milwaukee, returns home with grief after losing his son. The report also notes local fishing yields and various community notices and appointments in the same issue.
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Prex
Connecticut
Ceresco
Pond du Lad Co
Mr. P
Henry P. Prex
Milwaukee
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