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Adams Sentinel

Location

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1857

Page

2

Horrible Tragedy at Fort Deterson and Waters Murder Suicide

A violent incident in Fort Deterson, Estund County, Nyty, ends with Waters, a resident of Porsdaft Jefferson, killing his wife, her daughter, and Mr Sturdevant during a meal before hanging himself. A fearful scene follows as villagers search the house. Mrs Waters is left devastated, with questions about motive and property. The New York Herald notes the single intact witness, a ten year old, and details the brutal sequence.

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Explosion on the Cataract steamer shocks Missouri river

The Cataract explosion aboard the steamer up the Missouri river last Thursday left sixty six aboard, twenty one wounded and three dead within six hours. Captain ONeil orderly evacuated women and children to safety through side doors. The disaster triggered rescue efforts, with several wounded transported to Climax and more expected to die before night.

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Fire ruins Hannah Moore Female Academy near Laistarstown

A fire swept the Hannah Moore Female Academy near Laistarstown on Weilnenlay morning, consuming the building and virtually all furnishings. Inmates were rescued as flames spread rapidly. officials and residents, including Mrs. Ann Nelson and Mr. Bhivaly the contractor, faced widespread devastation and ongoing inquiries into the blaze and its aftermath.

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Gettysburg Ledger Reports Delinquent Subscrib ers

In Gettysburg a numerous list of subscribers have not paid for years, causing friction in business. The postal plea asks those who can to remit promptly, aided by a Young Men’s Question Association formed for religious and intellectual improvement. Lectures begin this evening at the English Lutheran Church, with Rev Dr Krautry delivering the first address. Bank of Gettys Dung directors reelect Geo Swope as president and other officers. Thanksgiving Day observed with services and social gatherings in town.

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Congress, PEvongress toascuib on Monday next

Fragmented local report notes dis turbance among Democrats over party differences between Northern conservatives and Southern wings. Mentions a new Tall organization planned in old sites with removal not before spring and references general political unease.

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Appointment of Deputy Auditor and railroad progress in Nebraska

Dr Fauskniy Ersa, of Linterstawy in this county, has been appointed Deputy Auditor of the Territory of Nebraska. The Western Maryland Railroad is graded to Reistern town and progressing finely, while the Listlontown railroad is now graded and the Lou procured and ready for laying down.

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Depots Planned and Other Town News

The Gettysburg Railroad directors approve depot locations and rail construction from Carlisle to Washington to aid local business. Also noted are religious services, jail furnace upgrades, property sales, a major Philadelphia fire loss, a harsh winter and river navigation pause, a Boer cattle scam, a deadly house fire, liquor sentences, and heightened New York election security.

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Currency Reform Sparks National Banking Debate

A Boston movement seeks to reform currency by letting banks issue paper money in fixed ratios to capital and securities, with government backing. National plans from Washington and New York journals push a uniform national currency and a government bureau in Washington to regulate issues, while supporters urge restoration of a national bank. The piece notes editorials, public notices, and immigrant and political commentary echoing the broader monetary crisis and proposed remedies.

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Fraud and strange notices from a busy era

Reports of counterfeit seizure in Guuŋimnatt, with Ahmed George Williams caught with counterfeit pieces. Grain shipments from New York port expected to rise to 61 vessels this month. Congressman Esbon Blacknor’s death by apparent suicide noted in Newark. Ex-President Pierce plans health trip to Plymouth New Hampshire. Local deaths, Mexican unrest, and a mix of social notes including weddings and unusual local anecdotes.

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