Confession Narrative in Parkman Case Details Websters Actions
The document recounts Professor Webster's confession and alleged actions after the Parkman murder inquiry. It describes concealment of remains, disposal attempts, and disputed motives tied to debt, money, and fear. Webster insists he never intended to kill Dr. Parkman and rejects premeditation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ir. Parkman
Se. Parkman
Parkman
Littlefield
Professor Webster
Webster
Putman
Littlelie
Gate Oiler
Three Hundred Houses Destroyed In Fatal Explosion
A massive fire and a deadly explosion on Water Street below Vine devastated a large storehouse complex owned by John Brock. The blast toppled walls, set nearby structures ablaze, and caused numerous casualties among residents and fire crews, with chaos on Delaware and Front streets. Nation mourns as Zachary Taylor dies, his presidency ending in a solemn national moment.
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Water Street
Vine
John Brock
Delaware Avenue
Gordon & Kerger
Jacob Levering
Whampole & Shannon
John Keller
Strok
Front Street
Brock
Hillsborough and Cincinnati Rail road ordinance passed
The City Council approved a loan of 100 to the Hillsborough and Cincinnati Railroad Company, advancing 25 000 now with the remainder for iron purchases as grading and superstructure near completion from Hillsborough to Obanion. The move aims to accelerate rail expansion toward Cincinnati and Belpre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Ponds
Hillsborough and
Belpre
Hillsborough
Cincin. Gazette
Destructive Philadelphia Fire Destroys Vast City Block
Eyewitness reports describe a massive blaze in Philadelphia spreading northward as flames consumed a four square area along Delaware river and Second Street. Firefighters faced widespread destruction with at least twenty dead and about one hundred wounded amid损损 estimated damages over a million dollars.
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Pen
Delaware River
Second Street
Callowhill Street
New Street
Political notices list Johnson and Conover in partisan roles
FOR GOVERNOR Wim Johnson of Hamilton County. FOR GOVERNOR Wim Johnson of Hamilton County. MEMBER BOARD PUB WORKS A G Conover of Auglaize Co Agency. Mr W B Palmer authorized ad agent with offices in Philadelphia Philadelphia Tribune Buildings New York Boston Baltimore and Philadelphia addresses shown.
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Wim. Johnson
Hamilton County
PUB. Works
A. G. Conover
Auglaize Co
W. B. Palmer
Philadelphia
N.W
Citizens Meeting in Athens to Express Grief Over Nation's Leader
Citizens of Athens and vicinity are urged to attend a public meeting at the Presbyterian Church this Friday evening at 7 o'clock to express mourning over the recent death of the Nation's Chief Magistrate. Athens July 17, 1850. The space prevents usual editorial content this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Presbyterian Church
Panama Letter Reveals Immigrant Grievances and Drowning Tragedy
From Panama, a private letter by Wm. B. Cunven reports weeks of detention and anger among emigrants toward the steamship company. Culver plans departure for San Francisco, while rumors state Dr. Tibbits and family from Cincinnati perished after an incident on the Chagrves river, with Geo. Stewart also missing.
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Panama
Chagres
Wm. B. Cunven
Culver
San Francisco
Dr. Tibbits
Cincinnati
H. Bartlett
Chagrves
Geo. Stewart
E. Stewart
Fourth of July Celebrations Across the County
A vivid account describes a fine Fourth at Mineral Springs and Hibbbardsville with several other county gatherings. Dickey’s in Bern hosted a large crowd of sixty to seventy couples from Belpre and McConnelsville enjoying a well-ordered day with a President’s address, a Declaration read by A. B. Grazia, and music by violinists Johnson and Wann. The event closed with a lively dance, though the orator’s performance is noted as a potential exception to the otherwise excellent proceedings.
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Hibbardsville
Samus Rice
A. B. Grazia
N. H. van Voanes
Belpre
McConnelsville
Jouxsox
Wann
Groner Wasniveron
Tairreey Paimrrive
Conrgocracy
Turgroer Apams
Jerrenson Axp Franklin
Navy
Mexico
Zacuany Tayton
Joan Q. Apams
Joan C. Carnoux
Uniox
United States
Nation in Mourning over Gen Taylor Last Words
The Nation mourns the death of President Taylor with universal gloom. The Last Words were solemn and truthful, “I have endeavored to do my duty.” His life guiding others to duty, from frontier defense to the presidency, inspires respect and unity beyond party lines. Cabinet resignations are expected but no major changes until Congress ends its session.
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Zachary Taylor
Fort Harrison
Buena Vista
Taylor
Orange County
Virginia
United States
Union of the 10Th
Edmond Parke
Gen. Taylor
Polk
South Carolina
National Intelligencer
Ile
Sam Medary
Staw Journal
Lam
Monterey
Faust
Fillmore
Thie Anneral
Pew
Congress
A Imere
Bush
Noah
Kitto
Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature
Sinai
Ohio University 1850 Commencement Program
Ohio University announces the annual commencement to be held on the first Wednesday of August. The exercises include sermons by Rev. Danes McLeas of New Jersey and Rev. William Cox of Piqua, Ohio. The Board of Trustees meets August 6 at 10 AM. Exams begin the preceding Thursday. friends and the university community are invited to attend. Athens, July 10, 1850.
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Colummn
Ohio University
D. V. McLean
D. D
New Jersey
Bth
Friends of the
Iniitution
Friends of Education
Nokolarsine
Danes
W. McLeas
Wicttam Cox
Piquu
Ohio
Trosteon
Athens
Celebration at Rough and Ready Mineral Spring July Fourth
The Athens area marked the Fourth of July at Rough and Ready Mineral Spring two miles north of Athens. Col R E Constante led prayers and readings of the Declaration of Independence, with orations by S S Kyowrnes and D W C Loudon and remarks by A Van Vorhes of Minnesota. A grand dinner followed for about two hundred guests, amid festive music by the Athens Brass Band and lively toasts celebrating national unity and freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Morrons
Hill and Dale
R. E. Constante
M. A. Hope
A. J. van Vornes
S. S
Messrs
Mathews
Greiner
Aleghaneys
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Pettee
Dr. Parkman
Henchman
Kingsley
Payal
Fruit Street
Cragies’ Bridge
Peting
Dr. P
Philadepha
Daily Globe of the Tith
DP. S
Palo Alto
Hillsborough and Cincinnati Railroad
Judge Johnson
Cleveland
Judge Wood
Cuyahoga
Wood
Johnson
Cin Gazette
A. van Voxnes
Msq
Register of the Land Office
Stillwater
Minnesota
Matha
van Vores
Meigs
Welch
Ariua Nye
Maritdudgehip
Jol Welch
Ollipalis Journal
Joun Weven, Eyy
Thin
Washington
Nye
Sign
Athens Messenger
N.H. and
A. J. van Vorhes
Ros
T. A. McLain
Caill
Knowles
Fairy Land
A van Vories
A. B. Walker
John Welch
D. W.C. Loudon
Constable
Benex
Antyvon
God
Reson
Heman
van der Hoeght
Tremelling
Luther
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