Last Mears of Condemned Barers at Thomaston
The article recounts the June 5 hangings of Wagner and Gordon at Thomaston Maine. Wagner faced execution with a calm front but showed emotion, while Gordon cried and attempted suicide with a shoe knife. Both maintained innocence and Gordon requested epitaphs for his tombstone. Wagner declared innocence to onlookers before death.
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Wagner
Gordon
Thomaston
Maine
Jesus
Costley
Boston
James Henry Costley
Dedham
William H. Brooks
New York State Poor Law Convention Proposes Compulsory Labor
At Poughkeepsie the State Superintendents of the Poor adopt measures to curb able bodied tramps. They urge boards to seek employment for paupers beyond ordinary work and require alms seekers to labor to the full extent of their ability. They propose broom-corn, willow ware, stone breaking, and husk production as new industries.
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Poughkeepsie
New York
A Singular Delaware Affair and Odd Address List
A Delaware report notes Daniel McConaughy confined in an insane asylum for six years, found by a jury to be sane, allegedly incited by two indebted brothers William and Thomas. The brothers later became insane and were placed in a lunatic asylum. Rumor also mentions David McConaughy developing insanity. A local anecdote ends with a joke about a husband’s bread and coal bargain.
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Delaware
Daniel McConaughy
William
Thomas
David McConaughy
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