Gilded gambling rooms exposed in Beaver County with telegraph signals
A sensational 1868 Beaver County notice details a covert gambling den linked to Conlick and Major Barker. It describes a torture of signals via telegraphic hammer mechanisms, hidden peep holes, secret rooms, and the chilling method used to cheat players. The report links the rooms to prominent locals and warns of further such dens in the city.
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Register
Beaver County
Pai
Orphans’ Court
Beaver
James. Nelson
Alex. Nelson
David. Anderson
Alex. Gibb
Andréw Cusyihess
Alfred Walton
James Smith
MaryAnn Tucker
Sam’ Tucker
Wm. Henry
Sweezey
Mary Sweezey
the Guardian
Guardian
Frances Campbell
Averander Cashphell
Moore, ' Register
Conlisk
Yoom
Conlick
Through dark and changeful times a hopeful light remains
Poem excerpt speaks of enduring hope and consolation as a radiant beam guiding a troubled soul. It notes life’s pains may dim yet never entirely fade, and friendships and love offer solace quotes of faith in dawn. The verse asserts hope prevails through despair, bringing peace when release from grief arrives.
Fragmented political rants on slavery war debt and Merrimac leaks
A garbled 19th century political tirade denounces Abolitionists and free Black people while praising slavery and Vandyke theology. It frets over habeas corpus suspension, Fort Lafayette, insurrection fears, and the Merrimac reports, doubting Northern assurances and Confederate naval progress.
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Freenborss
Republic
Russell and the Grawax diary recounts a German soldier
Russell describes a September reception by a Gurman soldier at an earthwork and Long Bridge. The soldier shouted and fired. Russell rode to the fort and, after being challenged by the guard sergeant, the man who fired was arrested and his rifle loaded. Russell urged an investigation but did not pursue further action.
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United States
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Senate
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Agaris
Sumner
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Willard
CIA
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Iriddenty
Jack How
West Point
Military Academy
1St Artillery
Rio
Grandeihe
Hanier
National Bridge
Cihepultepec
Tao
California
Williamsburg
Antigtam
Burnside
Richard's Ford
Saxton
Fredericksburg
Rappahannock
Rapidan
Nodker
Russell
Grawax
Gurman
Ruy Russell
Ragsel
Solemn Death The Scotch Paperst Report
A fragmentary OCR describes a fatal incident at sea involving Thomas Lagborer on a ship near Wightow, where a crew member collapsed and died as the tide rose. Rescue efforts failed and the man’s chest wound remained a somber, haunting scene.
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Trophe
Thomas Lag Borer
Marin
Legislator Sudize Bowdon Elected in Virginia Senate Vote
The Wheeling Intelligencer reports Sudize Lemuel Bowdon of Williams was elected to the Virginia Senate yesterday. The surprise choice drew many letters from supporters in both houses amid debate over term lengths and reelection prospects.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
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Sudize
Lemuel J. ‘Bowdon
Williams
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Democratic party leadership tied to treason remarks in Congress
The piece argues that Vallandigham and Breckinridge stand as central figures aiding rebellion, while labeling Democratic leaders as hypocrites. It contends soldiers face disenfranchisement by Democrats and predicts political defeat for those opposing the Union and Constitution.
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Democratic Party
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Vaegratt
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