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Newspaper

Weekly Jeffersonian

Location

Jefferson, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1860

Page

2

Ratification Meeting at Palmyra Ended in Mockery

Report of a Republican ratification gathering near Palmyra where an improvised rail platform bore emblems of the party. Speaker Mon. B.C. Nowa lectured about rails and the White House amid a crowd of about two hundred, with heavy criticism of the Democratic Party and Southern secessionists.

Lincoln Palmyra Dee Wedge Republican Party Abe Mon. B.C White House Parsuins Nonus Amin Democratic Party Othe South Adoss

Boy poet speaks amid Abe cheers in republican town

The lad expresses himself in verse about a wind sweeping away a fence and sheep. After readings, three cheers for old Abe are given. Notices announce evening talks at the Church with visiting speakers from abroad offered lodging if they stay until evening. The scene reflects the town's lively republican spirit.

Abe

Democracy Demonstration in Walworth and Whitewater

The Democracy of Walworth and Whitewater gathered last Saturday in large numbers to raise a splendid hickory pole. Speeches were delivered by W. P. Lysog Jons R. Savace Esqr Josuva LaDer Esqr and 8. D. Cannexier of the Madison Patriot. Eytie Borne Esqr of Watertown spoke to German fellow citizens in their native language. Democrats of Walworth County will be heard from.

Whitewater W. P. Lysog Jons R. Savace Josuva LaDer D. Cannexier Madison Patriot Eytie Borne Watertown Walworth County

Brief sketch of Lincoln's early life and career

An excerpt outlines Lincoln's beginnings in a cabin by the river and his rough early work. It notes his entry into liquor trade and his later political path. The piece reflects on how his upbringing shaped his future public service and views on education and debt.

New York Lincoln

Merah's Correspondence From San Ermeseao

A fragmented note from San Ermeseao dated four sas im at details a correspondents' report. The readable portion hints at local events and communications but lacks clear names, dates, or places for full context.

San Ermeseao

News Clippings Highlight Oddities and Local Incidents

Thirteen boys aged 10 to 13 are confined in Waupun State Prison. The late Prince Jerome’s American wife is said to be worth a million dollars. ThreeRandall Township farmers sell wool totaling 22 500. Dr A B Carey suffers a severe shoulder injury from cast iron fragments used in a boy’s cannon. Queen Victoria faces strict vice measures while Derby attendance triggers criticism. A New York paper mocks Breckenridge Lane support, likening it to distant tyrants.

Prince Jerome Napoleon Bours Bons Randall Kenosha Co Geo. Vinton Giggs K. Reynolds New York Express Breckenridge and Lane Tycoon Japan

Arrival of the Vanderbilt brings European updates

The Vanderbilt reached New York with late European news. Reports note 130000 pounds in gold arriving in London from Australia, widespread failures among English leather merchants, and significant disturbances in Naples including guard formations. Garibaldi’s influence extends to Sicily, Naples, and Messina with calls for annexation and clashes with police. Prince Napoleon to become President of the Council and prepare for a royal reception is also mentioned.

Vanderbilt New York Europe Australia London England Liverpool Naples Napoleon Jerome Bonaparte France Jerome Turin Sardinia Garibaldi Sicily Portugese I John C. Theenay Prige du Marilies Messina Palermo Gariballi Mannto Morocco Spain Col. Ciproni Prince Napoleon J. L. White Law U 5 Lyons Cassard

Indian Attack Near Pawnees Ferry Kills Two

Report from Santa Fe details an attack by three Indians on John Cunningham and Christian Kronse near Pawnees Ferry. Cunningham died after being shot while Thompson fired at the assailants. Kronse was later found murdered and scalped. officers buried the bodies. No battle reports from pursuing troops. A heavy rain followed in the area.

Daly New Mexico Sant Fe Santa Fe Othinar Thompson Powall Fork Johnf Cunnisehan Cunningham Yonning Christian Kronse Pawnes Farr Krowse Capt Scott Missouri Hon Jas Green

RailronE Accident At Alum Creek Bridge Kills Worker

A fast eastbound Central Railroad train wrecked through the Alum Creek bridge three miles from the pit. Fireman James M. Larow was killed and an unknown stranger died. Engineer Jas Malaix was badly injured as workers began replacing the bridge after a failure.

Conestrs Central Railroad Alum Creek Ibis Pit Freman James M. Larow Jas Malaix

Farmers to Begin Wheat Harvest This Week

Farmers plan wheat cutting this week with expectations of high yields. Many say fields look promising and could produce large tonnage per acre, signaling a strong regional harvest ahead.

Four schoolboys drown at West Point in sailboat incident

The West Point tragedy reports four schoolboys drowned when a sail boat exploded. Coroner's Jury returns a verdict confirming the deaths. In Bath Mason County Dl F Evans linked to a fatal wounding from nearly a year ago.

New York West Point L. Hunt Bath Mason County F. Evans Gallen St. Johns New York, July 15.—Ticks, the Pirate Murderer, Was Executed On Bedloes Island Watts Sherman Tammany and Mogart Hall Mayor Wood Erastus Corning John A. Dix Dean Richmond Daniel E. Sickles Granada U.S Lackry Delany Rega Jis Chicago Madison Square Brooklyn

Foreign unrest and political shifts mold Central America scene

Reports indicate Lhos Meagher and associates secured a Costa Rica railroad contract from Boca Del Monte to Punta Mala while regional tensions rise. Troops clash near Caveat as Vrance faces Flores. Mosquera advances on Bogota. Perrin withdraws as presidential candidate and returns to Washington. Parra Alea is arrested in Panama on July 1 and Masquera relations await reply. Frigate Lancaster at Mazatlan. Towhattan reaches Vale on May 5.

Central America Perrin Washington Parra Alea Panama Amt Europe Massuera Gauca Lancaster Mazatlan

Fire Destroys Newark Woolen Mill and Equipment

A Newark woolen mill fire today destroyed the shawl cover mail of Juli Duncan and burned 200 bonds and a large amount of ready made steel and material. The wooden building housed heavy machinery and was reportedly sparked by spontaneous combustion in the wool, with only partial insurance. The blaze caused extensive losses in what was described as a hot, raw conflagration.

Novans Jal Juli Duncan Jeankin Newark

Staples enters race for Caney district Missouri seat

Thomas C Staples announces his candidacy in Missouri’s 3rd Congressional District. Also a fatal accident occurs as a log rolling down a hill kills a young child and injures another near Wonewee. An ad-promotional page touts M Lane’s Liver Pills with claims of remedy and health benefits.

Lavi Thomas C. Staples Caney 3Th Missouri

The American Press and Sewing Machines Ad

The piece extols freedom of the press in America and lauds the Chicago Sewing Machine Company for its Sewing machines. It promotes the machine as simple, neat, useful and cheap, claiming wide adoption would spread across families. It invites readers to see an advertisement in another column.

America Unaai Chicago Sewing Machine Co Chicago National Democrat

Dental Surgery in Janesville Advertises New Teeth Tech

Dr Shattuck of Janesville announces possession of recent dental improvements and the Goodyear patent molded hard rubber bust for artificial teeth. He offers to insert partial or full sets, guarantees work, and invites public inspection at his Milwaukee street office near the Post Drive.

Shattuck Janesville Goodyear Milwaukee Street Wis

Professor Wood's Hair Restorative Endorsed by Readers

The New York News recommends Professor Wood's Hair Restorative as the best hair color and growth product. It claims strong results within weeks and cautions against imitators. Available at No 312 Bread and through pharmacies and druggists in the United States and Canada.

Wood Adil St. Louis New York Fancy Teffer Goole United States Canada

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