Terrible Affair at Ohio Penitentiary Fails Escape Plot
A violent incident at the Ohio Penitentiary leaves two convicts wounded. W R Shade alias Richari Dork is mortally wounded with shots to the leg and back, while John Sweeny is wounded in the legs and neck but not fatally. Guards fired as a planned breakout collapsed, with one prisoner killed and another severely injured. The Columbus Journal notes the guards acted decisively to prevent a mass escape.
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Ohio Penitentiary
Bickshnt
Richari Dork
Sommiz Eguniy
Hamilton
Sweeney
Columbus Journal
Death of a Boy from Hydrophobia in New Jersey
A 13 year old boy named Murphy in Orange County New Jersey died after hydrophobia set in following a dog bite. He initially ignored treatment, later developed severe symptoms upon exposure to water, and died after doctors concluded the disease was incurable. The report notes multiple physicians did not pursue remedies. Also included is a NY court ruling on name changes and a Belfast prayer meeting attendance estimate.
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Murphy
Orange County
New Jersey
Pika
Bucek
John Pike
Carlisle
Shippensburg
Newville
James B. McCartney
Sumner Rifles
Chambersburg
Rittinger
Fredrick City
Mount Airy
Carroll County
Iitha
Ito
Ben
Teaac Hoover
New Holland
Lancaster County
T. H
Democrats Name Tickets and Camp Meeting Plans
The county Democrats held a convention on Monday selecting a full slate led by Senator Henry J Myora and Assembly Froderick Diehl with Director Joseph J Kuba and others. They discuss potential rival nominees, note Col. McQuern’s influence, and predict Durhoran’s bright prospects. Also advertised are Shrewsbury Camp meeting rail tickets at 1.40 round trip and Oxford round tickets at 1.00, plus fruit nursery offerings from Jon Kies. The People’s Party Senatorial Conference will meet in Chambersburg on the 23d with Col. Monday tipped as nominee.
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People’s County Convention
MecVonatony
Usit
Burhler
Henry J Myora
Froderick Diehl
James H. Marshiall
Joseph J. Kuba
Amex Tiofever
Vyonsurar—Wraybright Zierler
Neely
John G Brinkerham
J. B. Dorner
Myans
Brewer
Nill
Franklin County
Col. McQuern
Dinus
Donsoraw
Grant Shrewsbury
Railsroad Company
Oxford
People’s Party
Chambersburg
New Court-house near ready with grand openings noted
The interior of the new court house is nearly finished and will host the court this week. The building is praised as an imposing structure with granite steps and a grand entrance. The Western Maryland Railroad opening events followed, with speeches by local figures and revelry at Green Spring. A planned Hanover musical festival is anticipated for mid September. Reports detail a violent furnace road clash resulting in a serious shoulder wound, a fatal hotel lamp fire injuring Sweitzer, and the death of Rev. Thomas McGes aged 64. A major trotting race at Eclipac Course in New York saw Floral Temple defeating Princess in three heats, besting records with two minutes and seconds.
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Bay
Eclipac Course
New York
Floral Temple
Wal. McDonaldy
Baltimore
Pringess
Ube Fautest
The August Elections and Congressional Races Update
The report notes Democrats and opposition contesting Congress seats in North Carolina and Oregon. Oregon strengthens Republican Daniel Logan’s bid, while changes in Georgia and Tennessee shift representation. Supreme Court justices and Taney are mentioned. British taxation and government costs are discussed. a free Black boy exposes a fraud. a counterfeit five dollar note circulates. African cargo lands on Florida coast with a salvage end.
New religious weekly in New York edited by Rev Jan W Mazon
SrTux Hesaue of Tavzir a religious weekly in New York edited by Rev Jan W Mazon is presented as aligned with leading Evangelical divines sermons. It lists prominent ministers, subscription details and distribution via News Agents. Also notes the Ninth Agricultural Fair in Philadelphia and Napoleon’s decision to restore the French armed forces to peacetime footing.
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Acad
Leiry
Misic
Balure
C. H. Spargcom
London
Bethiing
Dotah Church
Brooktyn
N. Y
McClintark
Methodist Episcopal Church
New York City
Lemuel Havnen
Congregational Church
Rutland
Newa
Paresons
Hemann
Nasauu Screen
New York
Powelton Grounds
Philadelphia
Ie Uoten
Monongatels Valley Bank
McKeesport
Pittsburg
Crawford County Bank
Peace preliminaries and strange births in August letter
New York reports from August describe the London Times outline of Villa Brune peace terms and Austrian French shifts. Also noted are the Plymouth arrival at Davenport and Calcutta ship loss, plus eight Bath children born to Mr Bradley and stories of a Petersburg wife attacked after learning of infidelity.
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Haminada
Southampton
London
Landon Times
Villa Bruen
Franca
Anketria
Papa
Austria
Franco
Lombardy
Mantua
Pessbieral
France
Sardinia
Venitia
Crows
Tuscany
Modena Retary
Sanditing
Greoting
Plymouth
Davenport
Acina
Calcutta
Nea
Aveta
Thwothy Bradley
Euvice Mowery
Inia
Jess
Threa
Bulng
Tina
Su Uys
N.Y. Tribune
Trmbelloo
Ohio
Mra. 1
Nated
Justiun R. Giddings
Elijah Champlin
James Johnson
Bradley
Quiet Patent Office Scene Leads to Wild Chase
A bizarre incident at the Patent Office galleries involves a note inviting a meeting at three. An enraged husband armed with sheath shears chased the lover through the galleries but failed to reach him, the chase highlighting the unusual scene in the quiet offices. A North Carolina legislator later delivers a sharp remark on liquor laws and race.
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Washington Star
Patent Office
Ogauss
Hye
Guy Luthario
Five Die in Train Boiler Explosion Near Branchville
At 3 PM yesterday on the South Carolina Railroad at the 76 mile post near Branchville five men were blown to fragments when the boiler on engine F A Blaure exploded. Names include King engineer, two Germans, Donnegan, Kilmore, and Whitty. Bodies badly mangled. remains sent to Charleston for families.
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Glorteh
F. A. Blaure
Chrulin
Branchville
Ion
King
Enpinger
Fireten
Donnegan
L. M.chitty
Mitchell
Kilmore
Aiken
Charleston
Kinz
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