Pop Mary Pedler Wily Woman Behind Millionaire's Death
Cincinnati report recounts "Pop Mary" alias Alice Pierrepoint a ballet girl who wed lumber magnate Simon Paige in Davenport then plotted to inherit his fortune. Grannan traced her family from poverty to Brooklyn boarding houses, forged divorces, and a Boston to Cincinnati scheme, leading to Paige's March 1682 death and a sprawling estate fight.
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Oshkosh
Davenport
Lim
Oshosh
Burien
C. C. Paige
Dettinge
Milionnaire
Cincinnati
Georgia Girl in Georgia Chair Mystery Stuns Polk County
The Cherokee section reports Miss Lula Hurst, a fifteen year old Polk County farmer’s daughter, displays levitation powers. Four strong men fail to hold a chair moved by her touch while beds and chairs glide, provoking worry of evil spirits among witnesses including Dr. F P M Liddell and local residents.
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Georgia
Lula Hurst
Polk County
FP. M. Liddell
Dr. Liddell
Tiece
Lula
Lola Wimberly
Stones at Bedside Warn Ill Farmer in Syracuse
In Syracuse on December 18 Richard Stevens, a well-to-do farmer with a large family, lies ill with pneumonia. Stones repeatedly fall near his bed from the sealed room’s ceiling, alarming relatives and visitors who search for a supernatural cause while neighbors observe the eerie events and fear for his health.
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Syracuse
Richard Stevens
Jordan
Stevens
Rights in wreckage governs by state laws
The treasury solicitor clarifies life saving station duties in shipwreck salvage cases. Keepers must take charge of saved property until claimed or directed by Treasury, while shore landowners have no salvage rights. If no state provision exists, salvage follows common law rules, with unclaimed items becoming the finder’s property.
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Washington
Solicitor of the Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
North Carolina
New Jersey
Thurman’s Chance of Plans in Ohio Senate Race
In Ohio the January 8 senatorial contest gains a new phase as Thurman abandons a Fort Monroe winter plan and remains at the American House. His move fuels speculation he seeks Pendleton’s successor, amid a field led by Pendleton Payne Ward Converse Geddes Levey. No candidate yet commands a forty-two vote caucus majority, and Thurman could tilt the result.
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CoLtumsBus
Thurman
Fort Monroe
Ohio
Converse
Pendleton
Payne
Ward
Geddes
Levey
Poe
Paralyzed Man Faked Illness Then Escaped
A man calling himself James Kenny, 27, of 136 William Street Chelsea, claimed sudden leg paralysis to Station 1 officers and was taken to City Hospital. He lay in the accident room then suddenly sprang from the bed and walked off with a grin, eluding treatment.
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Boston Herald
James Kenny
William Street
Chelsea
City Hospital
Kenny
The Maimed Bible and the Nine Spot Gambler
A San Antonio Light tale follows a habitual gambler who keeps a Bible in his pocket as a charm. He recalls how a the Bible saved him from a fatal gunfight and inspired a turn toward reform, only to lose the book to a Bible-thief titled Waltham who once looted major gambling dens and even won at Monte Carlo.
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Indiana
Patent Office
Waltham
Johnny Morrisey
Saratoga
Long Brand
Paris
Monaco
England
Mamie Cook's Life Revived After Elopement and Train Pursuit
Milwaukee dispatch recounts the elopement of Mamie Cook in 1881 from Providence, a journey through Boston and Chicago, a detective-led pursuit, and a reunion with her father Captain L W Cook after she confessed abandoning family to follow a railway news agent. The two boarded a train together for the Bust.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
Providence
L. W. Cook
Mamie
Christus
Boston
Cook Pele
New York
St Louis
St. Louis
Five-Legged Cat Hunts Loose Snake at McCormick Hall
A Chicago Herald tale describes a carpenter yelling about a rattler loose in McCormick Hall and a five legged cat leaping stairs to seize the rattlesnake by the head, provoking astonishment and a quick exit by onlookers.
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Chicago Herald
McCormick Hall
Snake Threat Finishes Safe on Stage Vivid Rescue
Stage scene ends with managers and crew present as a snake threatens Tommy. A stage carpenter intervenes by dropping the reptile from a squirming grip, covering it with a blanket to secure it, then placing it back in the den.
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Tommy
Stones and Shoes Fall in Farmhouse Mystery Near Jordan
Richard Stevens of a two mile from Jordan farm dies of pneumonia after a week of mysterious events in his home. Stones fell in multiple rooms, a shoe rose to the ceiling, hundreds of pebbles were found, and neighbors flocked to witness an alleged haunting linked to family and a possible prior warning from a visitor named Penny.
Starving Children in a Neglected Hoard House At La Grange
Humane Society officers, responding to complaints, arrested Mrs Ann Shock over a grim La Grange home housing several children and a cow. The three story building had broken nursery windows, no door lock, snow on the floor, coal in the nursery, and kitchen, with baked corn bread served without salt and little milk. An eight year old girl Ella Schott testified to the harsh conditions and lack of proper food.
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Carcado
la Grange
Ella Schott
Johnny-Cake
Humaneepee
Second Wife Motive Suspected in Indiana Burnings
Vincennes December 22 The night of February 7 at Middletown thirty five miles north of here two children of Mr James Dyer were burned to death in a horrible manner The father has been indicted and jailed for their murder The family included Dyer and four children The eldest was 11 The crippled child and the epileptic child were among those killed The youngest was healthy The father took the youngest to Middletown leaving the others in the cabin The eldest awoke to fire and cried to be saved She was blocked by flames but burst the outer door The father was seen embracing the flames Neighbors found the two dead children interlaced allegedly in the last agony Critics claim the crippled children stood in the way of Dyer remarriage Grand jury finished its investigation Threats of lynching reported
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Cincinnati
The
Commercial Gazette
Mary
Simon B. Paige
Northwest
Wisconsin
Iowa
Davenport
Wact
Los Wis
Alice Pierre- D Pe
Paige
J.C. Grangan
Gran- Dan
Libby
New England
Laura
Raven
Wiliam K. Fagan
Indianapolis
Illinois
Pittsburg
Allegheny City
Cleveland
Bob Miles
Jordan
N. Y
Richard Stevens
New York
Vilages
Mr. Stevens
Charles Stevens
Miss Stevens
Celia
Stevens
Presbyterian Church
Benedict
First Church
Lucille
Mying
Vincennes
Middletown
Here
James Dyer
Dyer
Thee
Caiin
Albuquerque
N. M
Logan
Journal
Walter Logan
Topeka
Johnnie Stinson
Kansas
Miss Stinson
Young Long
Senator Logan
Navajo Reservation
Chicago
New Mexico
D. M. Riordan
Riordan
Mannelito
Navajo Country
W. A. Logan
Fort Wingate
Windsor
Professor Bryan
Bryan
Jim
James A. Ie
Sterling
Welcomie
James A. Menaul
B. Hamilton
Cate Hamilton
City
United States
Blaine Logan Alliance Prompts Washington Gossip
A New York World report notes wives of Senator Logan and ex-Senator Blaine promenading together on Deme al avenue. Gossip hints at a Blaine Logan alliance, suggesting Blaine backs Logan as he exits the presidential race. Arthur is presumed aware of the political stakes.
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New York World
Washington
Senator Logan
Blaine
Logan
Arthur
President Arthur Ahead in renomination odds
Lewell Courier assesses the 1880 Republican field, noting President Arthur leads the renomination race while rival contenders struggle for traction. Also includes a brief ad for a vermin control product with price 16 cents.
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Arthur
T Lewell
Walver and Johnnie Bride in New Mexico Romance
Walter Logan, a Cincinnati lawyer and cousin of General Logan, marries Topeka socialite Miss Johnnie Stinson after a series of telegrams and a staged plan. The couple wed at the Indian school in Albuquerque with Professor Bryan and Rev. James A. Menaul presiding, concluding a tale of meddling families and hopeful romance.
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Walter Logan
Johnnie Stinson
Untitled Probate Battle Over Hale Estate Attracts Appeals
December 28, 1878. William Hale dies in wealth, leaving 4592 in savings and bonds with no clear kin. A Burlington born cousin find leads to Mag in Holyoke who dies leaving a daughter, the niece. Probate Judge McKim rules in favor of the niece. cousins plan appeal and seek fees by suit.
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William Hale
West End
Burlington
Hale
Mag
Vermont minister dismisses church choir after outburst
In West Pawlet Vermont Reverend Goodin of the Baptist church erupts during a prayer meeting calling the singing impure and declares a new choir will be organized. He later sends letters to choir members and deacons apologizing and blaming his loss of converts. Town wide excitement follows the incident.
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Troy
Mr. Goodin
the Baptist Church
West Pawlet
Goa
A Dark Horse Will Win
The Boston Transcript notes that General Jack Logan seeks a candidacy with the Stalwart mantle while Blaine remains in the field to challenge the Stalwart candidate. Arthur lacks staying power for the actual contest, and the real candidates have yet to be actively canvassed.
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Boston Transcript
Jack Logan
Blaine
Arthur
Embalming Drink Mistaken for Whiskey Kills Man
Springfield December 23. Patrick Shea of Agawam died in Holyoke from a liquid intended for embalming a corpse. He lived two hours in agony after drinking by mistake. T McMahon, father of the deceased wife, drank similar liquid but survived.
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Springfield
Patrick Shea
Agawam
Holyoke
T. McMahon
Enetics
Financial market closes steady with ample liquidity
In the December 22, 1883 issue, funds remain plentiful with easy terms for secured loans. Discount rates span 4 to 6 percent on mercantile paper, with collateral notes 3 to 4 1/2 percent, and savings banks offering around 4 percent. New York and Boston markets show easy rates, large weekly exchanges, and a firm gold and foreign exchange posture.
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State Street
Mercantile
Prine Corporation
Boston
New York
Boston Markets dairy and grain prices report
Commercial matters from Boston Daily Globe detail unsettled butter prices across Northern Creamery Western Dairy and Vermont New York stocks. Corn and flour markets dull with mixed steamer rates. freight quotes to California Melbourne and London listed. Fresh meats hay and staples priced, with linseed oil and naval stores noted as moderate demand and steady rates.
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BosTon Daily Grong
Vie
Western Creamery
Sumner
Western dairy—Choice
Franklin County
Vermont
New York
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Newark
Michigan
Ohio
St Louis
St Louie
Indiana
Uy Michigan
California
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
New Zealand
Wwe
Glasgow
Baltimore
Boston
Philadelphia
Worce
Worcester County
Northern
Manila
Calcutta Gowaigh
Buffalo
Guatemala
Gavce
India
Watertown Live Stock Market Report December Market Totals
Watertown market reports show mixed cattle at 2080, sheep and lambs 4840, calves 70, horses 112, and poultry 8000. Milking cows, springers, working oxen, and veal values are listed with prices. northern and western cattle arrivals noted. Brighton and country hides and tallow prices recorded. sales by L A Sargent and J D Hoemer noted with weights and bids.
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L. A. Sargent
J. D. Hoemer
I H. Bush
J.teins
C. Martin & Co
Northern
Tlrn Beer
Carrie
Stor’ Cattla
Lota Benes Coer
Astern
Sola
Brighten
Boston Daily Global
Massachusetts
Maine
Colorado
Brighton
Ler
Scolluna
J. Henry
D. Keenan
Carrol
F. H. Cantidge & Son
T. Scollans
Leyringer
Hoia
Cars
John. Squire & Co. I.e OG
Ubariesti
Niles Brothers
Neihboring
Ordie Hary
Sheeg
Gloucester Fish Market Amid Quiet Week of Trade
Special correspondence from Gloucester reports a quiet market with small lots and light receipts. Codfish led imports with substantial frozen and fresh lots, while haddock and herring prices varied. salt fish sales remained steady. Prices and tonnage for shore deliveries, English seed, and other fish types are listed with numerous figures and denominations.
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Sunday Globe
Gloucester
Jvorges Baeke
Balivat
Tom Grand Menan
Haddock
Herria
Soto
Goorkes Coultish
Grand and Western Bank
Neil
Georges Boveless
Labrador
Pormio
Dorie Sc
Hara
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Mary, Pedler
Grand Opera House
Alice Pierrepoint
Hinchey’s
Vine Street
Pierre
Lal
Art Street
Beckwith
Wis
Simon Paige
Alice
Paige, Dixon & Co
Paige Brothers
S. Ki
J. A. Paige
Fond du Lac
Paige-Sexsmith
Interior
Duluth
Vainbie
Aige
Stirewd
Lkrooklyn
Brooklyn
Hesi
Jersey City
Run
Granian
Esther P. Wyman
Express
West
Pacific Street
Pop Mary
Pedler
Mary E. Kagan
Kimball House
Simon Fayre
Willionaire
Melinda Jane Rogers
Restriction
White Elephant
San Antonio
Light
Texas
Socorro
Aivsane
Fl Paso
Sothern Pacific
Manning
Billy Kersand
Cain
Kings
Samuel
Solomon
Jeremiah
Guy
Elijah
Dublin
Jim Manning
Deming
Mamie Cook
Himech
Walver and
Johnnie
Finance and Commerce
Evans & Doane, Raukera
Bia
Boston Land
B&q
Lgam
Eastern
Rae da
Cal & Hecla
Cakaipa
Franklint
CAL T&s
Buron
F&p Mar
Penavie
Quincy
Cam
Sullivan
Valentia
Klaine
Aroostook
Crouse
Mens Ab
Besse
Westers
Stefan
Ieneth
Neenee
Pennsylvania
Michigan X
Dusinesa
Australia
Boston Markets
Moderale
Rockland
Watertown Union
Boston Daily Glove
Watertown
Ruesday
Gloucester Fish Market
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