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Newspaper

Adams Sentinel

Location

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1857

Page

2

Murder and Robbery Shocks Nyllesville County

Terrible murder scene described in a long, grisly report from Pas Frou the Troncaster Express. Ann Geiber and Renn, two women, are killed in the home of Mrs Gerber in Nyllesville, with extensive details of the violence and a large wealth theft including gold, silver, and a chest of valuables. Police identify suspects Wilfr... Richards and Alexander Anilerany as residents of the city, tied to the extortion and burglary.

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Burglar Halts Attempt at Esue Hodges Home

A break in occurred at the House of Dr. Esue Hodges near Bosieu on Wednesday night. Neighbors reported a loud disturbance as burglars rummaged through rooms taking items, then fled as an alarm drew attention. One resident described the intruders as shouting and leaving behind a description of other targets in the neighborhood. The event prompted police inquiry and a search for suspects in the area.

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Growth and destiny of Washington city described in fervent terms

The article envisions Washington as the future national capital, detailing monuments, architecture, and government buildings. It praises the Capitol, the Smithonian Institute, and the Washington Magazine, while noting growth in population, industry, and federal employment. It cites projected disbursements, urban expansion, and a surge of political attention shaping the city’s prominence. A related incident recounts a tragic murder and a court inquest, with a German father and mother mourning their slain son.

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Oxford and Hanover Rail Line Opens After New Year

The railroad from Oxford to Hanover is completed and will open formally around New Year. Two trains will run daily between Oxford and Hanover from that time. Also noted is a new attorney practice partnership in Warren, Linvis, and a Young Men's Christian Association activity with lectures at St. Tino’s and the Methodist Church. The next lecture by Rev Dr Bagunea is planned for the Methodist Church, and a Garman Reformed Church lecture by Professor Starve is scheduled for Monday evening.

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Stop the Thief and Local Notices of Crimes and Absence

Reported theft in Butler township where a work colleague allegedly seized a dress and rifle valued at $40, with a $10 reward offered for the dress and rifle and $25 for the thief. The item mentions counterfeit notes, murder convictions, a wife seeking debt recovery, a fatal shooting in New York, and an 1800s style notice about a ferry right in Florence Nebraska Territory.

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A Mil ul one Bachelor President The Ny

A fragmentary note questions a seventy year old bachelor in public life. It laments ignorance of a nonfatherly background and urges opposition to electing an older bachelor to high office while mentioning a U S Commissioner in China and travel to Hong Kong and Japan in September.

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Treasury Notes and Kansas Statehood Debates

Treasury notes totaling twenty million dollars are proposed in both houses. In Kansas a Senate bill by Mr. Dougas t and a House version by Mr. Banks aim to enable Kansas Territory to draft a state constitution for admission on equal terms with existing states. The word of a large fire at the Exchange Hotel in Fredericksburg and similar losses dominates dispatches, with mortgage turmoil and bank charter moves in Philadelphia noted alongside broader economic and social items.

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Tragic Fire Injures a Young Girl on Queen Street

A fire on Queen Street badly burns a 15 or 16 year old girl named Tenratta Mata. Rescuers, including Mr. George Ropp, tear off burning clothing as she collapses in a blistered, hairless, and swollen face condition. She dies about fourteen hours later.

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Gov Wise Defends Armory Stock and Religious Issues

Gov Wise in a Virginia Legislature address claims lending over a thousand muskets was requested and returned safely to the Virginia state armory. He cites legal powers and omits details while defending omissions about a day of thanksgiving as state officials claim authority to intervene in religious matters. Also notes a Pennsylvania officer’s death in Mexico, and declares Irish gratitude amid economic strain and emigration.

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The Weather and the Poor In a Mild Winter Hope

The article notes unusually mild weather for the season boosting hope for poor families. It suggests if mildness persists through holidays, winter will be short and easier for the needy. Teases potential frost and snow later and the impact on poverty, with winter hardships possibly escalating if cold returns. The writer predicts revival of trade in spring if conditions stay favorable.

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