Prominent Mormon Leader Dies in Utah Territory
News from Salt Lake City reports the death of Brigham Young’s second counselor, Joseph H. Brant, a longtime legislator and mayor, left seven widows and several young children. The article notes his sharp tongue and bitter anti Gentile rhetoric, and describes hardship among the Mormon handcart trains and widespread winter suffering.
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Utah Territory
Great Salt Lake City
New York Tribune
Dede
Dish M. Frant
Brigham Young
Brant
New Hampshire
Billing-Yate
Grant
Brigham
Thareo
Duseret
Expresa
Green River
Las Beau
Sion
Bloody Murder and Suicide in Cincinnati Tragedy
A man named Michael Gold, recently unemployed, attacked his wife with a knife and razor then killed himself, severing his head. The event shocked the neighborhood near the county jail as the coroner investigated. His wife lay wounded but alive, while Gold died by self-inflicted throat wound.
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Cincinnati
Tamentary &T
Tle
Michael Gold
Alwest
Gold
Ir San Aime Maniba
New York
John Hartley
Jotunney
Philip Greeley
Hartley
Werey
Congress in 74 hour session over Gilbert bribery case
The House met in a lengthy session on Wednesday over the Gilburt case from New York with charges of bribery. Speaker Edwards defends the accused while Mr Mat tuson prepares a defense. Gilbert resigns. Matteson resigns as the chamber debates censure by a large margin. The report covers coinage moves and related political shifts.
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House of Representatives
U. States
Wedenday
Gilburt
New York
Hdwards
Mattuson
Tlunse
Gilbert
Ami
Matteson
Mela
Touse of Representatives
Harrisburg
Getz
Mesars Longaker
Perriken
Therie
Gilbert and
Struthers
Shocking Murder of a Wife in Sylvania Ohio
The Toledo Commercial reports the murder of Mrs Ward in Sylvania by her husband Return J Ward. Neighbors found evidence of foul play and body burning, including bones and rings. Ward, a 40 year old tailor, was arrested and committed for trial.
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Toledo
J. al Werd
Sylvania
Ohio
Ward
Hig
Adrian
Michigan
Target shooting event yields medal prize and youth honor
A February 21 target shooting event awarded a Silver Medal to Col Manaus Samson for best shot. Mr Prrnty Doznsom received the medal. Ladies at the festival earned about $250 above expenses aiding their project. The Sentinel’s Enigma answer is The Stars and Stripes of America.
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Blues
Manaus Samson
Prrnty Doznsom
warThe
Sentinel
the Stars and Stripes of
America
Sudden Death of Mrs Cuannes Largenty of Petersburg
Mrs Cuannes Largenty of Petersburg died in the night while her husband slept beside her. She had been in ill health for some time but showed no signs of a serious crisis the evening before. The death was sudden and she leaves several children.
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New York
the Tribune
California
Lane
Werchant
Sbe
Largenty
Cuannes Largenty
Petersburg
Lee
Troy
Bedford County
Lage
Towanda
Weather Chaos Delays Spring After Severe Snowstorm
A late winter storm lashes the region with fierce winds and deep drifts up to four feet. The piece notes lingering cold, snow, and wind as an odd return of wintry conditions, contrasting almanac expectations and reporting a corrected status on a local death notice.
Proclamation Convening Senate in Extra Session
The President issues a proclamation convening the U.S. Senate in extra session at 12 o'clock noon on March 4 to receive and consider communications from the executive branch. The message directs cooperation and outlines the session's purpose and procedures.
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United States
U. S. Senate
Death of Dr. Kane prompts legislature adjournment
The Legislature notes the death of Dr. Elisha Kent Kane, Arctic explorer and Pennsylvania native, and adjourns as a mark of respect. Kane died in Havana while seeking to recover his health after Arctic exposure. The session then reflects on schedules, including an upcoming state treasurer election and related notices.
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Kane
Wieneas
Hfe
Elisha Kent Kane
Qom- Toonwealth
Pennsylvania
Judge Kane
Philadelphia
Havanna
Hig Health
Aretia
Hr. Kang
Havana
Lynn
Evansville
State Convention Call and Cabinet Rumors In Harrisburg
A state convention call signed by all American and Republican legislators invites a Harrisburg meeting on the 25th to nominate candidates for governor and canal commissioner. The notice attacks the party platform and the school and church issues, while intrigue swirls over a rumored cabinet lineup and congressional actions.
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BCPA
Harrisburg
Canal Comillasioner, &c
Cincinnaty
Terrible Kansas outbreak and Geary clash shock capitals
Report from Lecompton via Philadelphia mentions Governor Geary amid a fatal clash after Sherrod’s bid for sheriff provokes a street confrontation. Shots injure four, Geary’s security under guard as a federal force suffices.
Swindler Arrested Taints Cities with Confidence Schemes
The Milwaukee Sentinel reports a man posing as a detective officer a minstrel manager and even a Kansas relief official fleeced victims across Pennsylvania Ohio Chicago and beyond. He forged mayor and police chief signatures and collected large sums for alleged Kansas sufferers while authorities warn of further frauds.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
ApoHo Minstrels
Thay
Charles Shorrs
Kickapoo Rangers of
Kansas
Ugin
Avent
Philadelphia Kansas Relief Committee
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Chicago
Cine Cinnan
Columbus
Zanesville
Norristown
Pittsburg
Reading
Philadelphia
Lancaster
Wheatland
St. Louis
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John J. Eekel
Hlls
Cunningham
der. Jardell
Snoigrass
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Longenecker and Bachman
Armysian
Farmers’ Bank of Virginia
H. A. Wise
Norfolk
Washington
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Vevay
Que
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Cinempati
Louiseille Courier
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Zanzibar
Murjeed bin Said
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Penta
God Madjeed
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Theneen
Tin
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Muggat
Hay
Buenaxay
Marek
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Jupiter
Venus
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Ametion Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions
Eli Smith
Connecticut
Buchanan
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Treasury
Howell Cobb
Georgia
John 13. Blayd
Virginia
Navy
Contn
J. Glaoey Jones
C. Alexander
Committee On Barks
Savings Fond Institution
Frederick County
James Digg
Upton Worthington
Urbana
Philip Hawkins
Whso
Curinus Spectaclin
Knight
Poland
Maine
Towsontown
Maryland
Baltimore County
Pennsylvania Line
Chesapeake Bay
Geary
Jefferson City
St. Louis Democrat
Kanpay
Sherrod
Gov. Geary
Sheriff Jones
Mr. Sheppard
Mr. Jones
Coss
Chandler
Senate
Philadelphia Ledger
Cass
Cass Bag
Norcross
Samuel F. Norcross
East Lexington
Massachusetts
Sthon
David Stringer McKinn
Daniel McKinney
Thamas Brage
Naples
Caserte
Viearen
Canada
Evca
Acre
Lake Ontario
Lake Huron
Wilkinson
Smithfield
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Everal Assembly
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Clonce
Chill
Republic
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Delaware
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Ahe
New Jersey
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Cape May
Havng
Samuel Luscomb
Nahant
Borna
Lynchburg
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