Commercial Legislation and Genial Education Reflections
A 1947 column argues against tariff based prosperity and warns against heavy restrictive laws that favor special interests. It stresses light taxation, just laws, and morality in education to advance national prosperity. The piece asserts unity, rejects dissolution, and emphasizes preservation of the Union despite disputes over slavery extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gormmerer
Evur
Seine
Leon
Grable Winns
Ees
Aidge
Beloit College cornerstone set to be laid this week
The Walworth Democrat reports Beloit College's cornerstone will be laid this week with delegates from New York City to the Change Convention and a Springfield session of the Circuit Court noted. The piece mentions new blocks on Water and State streets and local civic efforts amid broader state and national events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit College
Walworth Democrat
Rock River
Rock Rivers
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Towa
New York City
Aber
James DP
Ogden
Phillips Phenix
Php Hane
Charles King
Moses J. Grinnett
Veaxon
BR. Winthrop
New York
Cnet
Circuit Court of the
Tuite
Stites
Springfeld
Siowaveesa
South Water
Stite
Jas
Dheip
Siys de
Chicago
Dhe Qew Books
Gon
Nith & Co
el State Street
Milwaukee
Turmoil in Chuyu Described as Riots and Pillaging
A damaged report recounts riots in Chuyu province near Canton where authorities allowed violence to spread. It notes widespread destruction, looting, and a failing response as residents fled and the state faced pressure to quell unrest.
Pestilence Desolation Spreads Across Regions
Reports describe widespread mortality and famine in Ulster and western districts. The Cork Examiner notes villages afflicted by pestilence with relief efforts easing some areas, while workhouse casualties and heavy duties impede parish relief. The death toll nears one million in overall population decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghrenichy
Feo
Anc
Ulster
Mermanigh
Cork
Selwall
Maine Governor's Speech on Slavery and Union Policy
The article summarizes Governor Hs views on extending slavery to new territories, protecting property rights, and balancing free and slave states. It contrasts support for federal measures with opposition to special privileges for corporations, and argues for a constitutional, nonviolent approach to regional tensions. The piece notes the need to preserve existing institutions while debating expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Bette
Tereitas
Wil
Fey
Toten
Saul
Clon Tre
Isrhines
Tescot
Unien
Eline Weetters
Porielkis Bantti
Aden Hut
W Limited
Leib Tyr
Davery
Texas
Terrible Collision on Lake Erie Sinks Steamer Chesapeake
An early morning collision off Conneaut between the schooner Porter and the steamer Chesapeake led to the Chesapeake sinking after crews abandoned ship. Captain Warner and others heroically attempted rescue as water filled the hull and fires went out. About 50 passengers and crew were onboard. many unaccounted, with several believed drowned. The Chesapeake belonged to Cleveland interests. Porter carried corn pork and passengers from Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Hendrik Hudson
Cleveland Plaindealer and Herald
Lake Erie
Buffalo
Conneaut
Porter
Chesapeake
Warner
Ameas
Harrison
Alont
Warren
de Luis
Vlevic
Pauxen
Wonan
Ile
Sten
Greck
Sandusky City
Messrs
D. W. Barney & Co
Cleveland
A. Seymour & Co
Myra
Hock
Watertown
N.Y
G. van Dory
Nduskys KE
Mr. Folsom
Himell
Wax Donen
Lower Sandusky
Ruin of the Whig Panic Mailed by Mulish Profit Fear
The piece laments tariff fears threatening manufacturers across the United States. It claims politicians mislead the public, warns of ruin from 1830s style tariffs, and complains of capitalists prospering while laborers suffer. It cites Mr Webster and Mr Johnson and notes political distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Webster
Fedra
Abbi Lawrence
Lowell
Lot
Iran
Fey
He Johnson
Meir Pendivticas
Dwse of Aisle Proposes 190 Persons From His States
The passage notes a proposal to move 190 individuals from his states in Hy Ciurudds. It mentions late April conditions near Stockholm with lakes and rivers frozen, hindering passage. It references a route over a bridge to Bremen and a large number of baggage possibly linked to transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciurudds
Stockholm
Sweden
Berra
Bremen
The Chops Surface Planting Reported Large Wheat Output
Estimates show surface planting covers about 100000 acres in Leroy and surrounding areas with potential yield up to four million bushels. The piece praises planters and notes Republican figures, highlighting agricultural prosperity and expectations for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy
Haudville
Atise
Mery
Cleveland Speaks On Market Fixes And Shipping News
The item surveys market activity with mention of produce volumes rising to thirty thousand bushels and shipping updates from the Hudson River region. It references Michigan Central Co and a grand jury charge, plus assorted social commentary and moral snippets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyvelais
Massillo
Milan
Cleveland
Nity
Rodars
Enbbs
Lunsen
N.Y
Hudson River
Michigan Central Co
Terminiton
Ranaway
L. 17
Massachusetts
Anecdotes from Cerro Gordo and town tales of Harney
Col Harney with a small force repelled Mexican attempt on Cerro Gordo after heavy losses. A clever ruse cost the enemy dear as Harney pretended to threaten cannon and rallied his men with a mock harangue. A second tale recounts a mistaken arrest of a Catholic woman, and a farmer swindled out of wheat by a known scammer in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Harney
Crrvo Gorto
Col. H
Mexico
Egmon
Holy Father
Pete
Chiceto Democrat
The Dying Child and the Worldly Father
A child named Paul lies dying as Florence cares for him through the long nights. Visions of a river in the city and the coming dawn mingle with memories of his mother and nurse. A father figure appears then fades, and Walter reappears as Paul nears death, ending with a serene, family-centered farewell in the golden light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Cas
Florence
Papa
Sir Parker Pops
Larence
Flo
Dr. Blimber
Tom
Bloy
Mama
Manina
Gail Paw
Loncer
Floy
Susan
Eloy
Walter
Mrs. Pipchin
Papa 7
Guann
Milwaukee
D. DG
Winausas Doaxe Wusom
L Ladg
Ellic
Joan D. Keneman
D. G. Mo
Wanntam M. Cunsanenant
G. W
Rufus Kine
Barxs
M. Mee Dorann
W. D. Winsox
Wieck
Sendi
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Org
Spyringfield
Ehoe Dag Zapee
Casny
Jeffvoon
Tatis Boren
Mathsan
Rosilly Peesigent
Utalicial Svereluy
Uewny W. Moone
Senate
Kerounteat- Aistore
A. Wison
Casey
Maarket
Ly aiDe
Chuy
Canton
Chowtag
Bnosanie
Savin
Pas Engers
Ervin Rees
Clayton. Jefferson Co
A. Holvin
Bulle
HR. M_ Shoemaker
Republic
Wm. Steel
West Mill Creek
Erie Co
John D. Sheffield
Malatha
Chico P. Judson
Wm Hegins
Tarmington
Tha
Marsh
Felden
G. W. Bradbury and
Indy
Cincinnati
C.D. Dwight
Monroeville
W. RB. Tsyt
Torwalk
John C. McElvaine
Arvis Spencer
Wise Kant B. Elogan
A. T. Stem
Greenspring
Thes. G. S
Teekifield
Brockport
Henry Chaveli
Clevelandy Clark Gardiner
Lady
Tivlington
W. Wood
Lindy
Peter £. Hock
N. Y
Salittle More
Raphe
Cap
Dragge
Wiis
Grand Jury
Maes
Tom ‘Cnnub
Weishs
United Wight
Baston Tr Ns
Aenenes Eac
Cerro Harney
Gordon Col
Horntrue
Robert Meldron
Deerfield
India
London Morning Herald
Coorg
Gwalior
Punjaub
Einglish
Itis
Vera Cruz
United States
Kincen
Oyrroor- Po--A
Diario
Cerro Corda
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