Fearful Burk Mystery Cleared By Inquest in New York
Panorama of a grim murder case from New York with a barrel found in the Susquehanna River, tracing the Chicago arrest and a Milwaukee flight. It details the suspect’s alleged confession and the grisly disposal of a female victim, plus a separate wild cat encounter ending in serious injuries to a hunter.
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Prisoner Westlake Arrested for Poison Deaths in Village
Westlake, a prison inmate, was arrested after a series of poisoning incidents in the village. Mrs. Milder died two weeks ago after consuming poison, while J W Tobit remains recovering. Charles Util and Mrs. Derrick show poisoning symptoms, and others reportedly exposed. Authorities search for more victims and confirm poison deliveries.
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Accidents From Burning Fluid and Infant Tragedy
A report from Poaeh Bottom details a severe scalding when Nancy Fy, 12, was burned after a lamp spilled on her while seated near a stone hearth. Her brother attempted to help with water but only worsened the flare. Nearby, Medina residents recount another grim scene where an infant died after being struck by a wagon, with the mother implicated. authorities describe it as a shocking domestic tragedy.
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Clavelland Plaindealer
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Washington
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Henry Clay
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Democracy
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Acquittal in Fontueky murder case shocks crowd
Report covers a Fontueky murder acquittal amid dramatic courtroom scenes. A young man, accused of killing a rival, is found not guilty after a trial described as impassioned and charged with public emotion. The piece also notes subsequent literary and sensational items from the era.
Enterprising Messrs Simons and Boerne expand lumber yard
Local notice reports Simons and Boerne improving their Coal and Tambor Yard at Washington and Railroad streets. They offer a large timber stock and seasoned lumber, low prices, and rapid delivery via a team between their yard and Oxford. They also deal in stoves and range stoves, with high enterprise noted by readers.
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Oxford
Public School Building Shown as Modern Borough Facility
A description of a newly completed borough public school building outlines a two story layout with a 44 foot square main room, a separate demonstration room, and four subdivided lower apartments. The facility, under a vice principal, houses about 235 to 250 pupils and includes two stairways, clothing rooms, and a basement play area 74 by 47 feet.
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Minnesota Admitted to the Union in Congress Vote
The House passed the statehood bill by 157 to 8 after Senate approval, making Minnesota the thirty-second state. Senators Shields and Rice presented credentials and were sworn in. The report also notes a catastrophic railroad accident on the New York Central line near Whitesborough with multiple deaths and dozens injured.
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My Rice
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Win. EL. Perkins
Rochester
Grasshopper Invasion Fails To Conquer Texas City
In Texas Inquirer an amusing account describes a grasshopper invasion of a city. Citizens armed with fire, swords, brushes, blankets, and banners faced the hoppers but the insects prevailed, forcing a retreat and leaving the city barbarians to hold the field. Also, a Holmes county Ohio man set fire to churches claiming religious commission, but was jailed before much damage occurred.
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