Tarred and Feathered in Cornwall Plains Affair Ends in Mystery
Eight masked men in Cornwall Plains Connecticut tarred and feathered John Robert Baird after luring him from Miss Lucretia Baldwin’s home. Baird, a traveling tinker, was stripped and subjected to a brutal rail ride, then left on the highway. Papers allege Baldwin claims to be his wife, while locals debate legality and vigilante justice.
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Jonn
Robert Baird
Cornwall Plains
Conn
Mr. Baird
New York
John Robert Baird
Lucretia Baldwin
Miss Baldwin
Baird
Connecticut
Wilson P. Sourges
Caid
Wau
Cornwall Hills
Lord
Willie Ford
Ste
Ford
Buttar
Cornwall
Murder at 4 Euston Square Linked to Canterbury Lady
London despatch reports a grim discovery in a cellar at No 4 Euston Square in a house once occupied by a German named Bassendorff. The body, aged about 50 to 60, shows severe injury with limbs severed and lime used in concealment. a sash-line suggests strangulation for robbery. Miss Harker of Canterbury is believed identified. Hannah Dobbs faces Bow Street charges.
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London
Bassendorff
Jodgers
Euston Square
Tragedy of Jealousy in Waynesville Home
May 24 tragedy in Waynesville involving Captain William Rion Hoel and Dr. J. B. Hough. Hoel killed in a confrontation after discovering alleged affection between his wife and the doctor. a colored maid aided by medicine was present. Hoel shot through a doorway, then assaulted Hough with a revolver butt. the weapon discharged on Hoel, who died. Dr. Hough and Mrs. Hoel deny improper conduct. jealousy described as long-standing.
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Waynesville
William Rion Hoel
United States
Lily
Dr. Hough
Mrs. Hoel
Dron
Hoel
Captain Hoel
The New Suffrage Law for Massachusetts Women
Massachusetts women may vote for school committee members if they meet the 1879 suffrage law requirements. The article outlines citizenship, age, residency, tax payment, reading ability, and separate voter lists, with timelines for registration and tax payment, and notes on foreign-born women and naturalized citizens.
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Massachusetts
Commonwealth
United States
Boston
Board of Registrars
Joseph M. Wightman
Aas
The State Prison Visit at Concord Junction
A visiting reporter tours the Concord estate prison, noting its humane layout and clean cells, the hospital with airy wards, the kitchen serving 800, and the orderly dinner routine. The article contrasts grim prison life with orderly, quiet interiors and argues prisons serve as correction and reform.
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Concord
General Chamberlain
Pew
Itell
Debarkation of Imported novelty arouses curiosity in Liverpool
Observers noted the arrival and inspection of the imported novelty creatures in Liverpool. Portal staff stated no further action was needed, while the unusual debarkation attracted considerable curiosity among witnesses.
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Liverpool
Barker Calls for Exhibition Checkers in New England
Charles F. Barker, United States checker champion, announces he is ready to arrange exhibition games with any club in New England towns during a circuit. Early notice helps perfect his engagement list. Address Wa. H. Kelley 462 Washington Street Boston Mass.
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Charles F. Barker
United States
New England
Wa. H, Kelley
Washington Street
Boston
Mass
Tragic Texas ambush survivor reports horrific attack
Mrs Marquitta Sanchez, mother in law of Sergeant W Foster, says she, her daughter and child were attacked near Laredo on May 3. A young Mexican shot the mother and cart driver, wounded Sanchez in the arm, and rifled the dead’s trunk before fleeing. She stayed with the bodies four days before a Mexican herdsman led her to a rancho.
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Texas
Chicago
Marquitta Sanchez
W. Foster
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Fort Mcintosh
Laredo
Ireland Fears Yankee Sheep Import Threat to Flocks
The Irish Times reports Dublin imports 348 American sheep aboard the City of Dublin Company's Mailingar from Liverpool. After inspection the stock is reshipped to Dublin for slaughter. Fleece soiling noted but animals considered sound otherwise.
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Ireland
Irish Times
City of
Chess notes and games from William Globe column
A reader note sequence mentions a game featuring Mr. George Hammond against Messrs Ware and Paine. It includes references to move analysis once published in the Glasgow Herald and mentions various position numbers and contributors from multiple U.S. towns, plus a subscription tease for the Globe.
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J.D. Johnson
Allegheny City
Penn
O. K
J. M. Snyder
Cuttingsville
J. Matherson
River Point
R. I
GLOBE
William Robb
Hamiltn
Ont
Mr. George Hammond
Messrs. Ware and
Paine
Mr. G. Hubbard
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Mr. Hammond
Eee Wace
Kirin
Castles
J. Heffner
Boston
Mass
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Rto
Pto
Kto
Rtok
Ktto
Ptoks
de Forrest
Moore
S.mckay
Ae Baa McKey
A.s.mckay
W. Strick
W. Pomroy
C. D. Moore
Championship of New England Chess Controversy 1879
Boston June 3 1879 news notes W W Curran 21 Exchange Place claims eligibility for championship while Hammond reportedly withdraws from serious play and Staunton Murphy incident draws criticism of pretenders. Article stresses need for actual play to decide the title, else challenger gains.
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Boston
W. W. Curran
Exchange Place
New England
Hammond
Curran
Staunton
Staunton-Murphy
Chaos at Boston Chess Club Mate Threats Unfold
A compact record of a Boston Chess Club session detailing a complex sequence of moves. The notation shows many piece trades and tactical threats including a mate sequence if Black plays Q takes B, followed by R takes Q. Multiple captures and castling appear, ending with resignations after strategic pressure.
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Boston
W. W. Curran
Mr. A
Delmar Loyd Match Score Update and Ads Hint
Correspondents note reception of letters and thanks. Delmar leads Loyd 4 to 0 with one more win needed to secure stakes, and a drawn game at 1. The Buffalo Advertiser offers exchange options. A Boston Daily Globe summer boarding ad invites readers to page 4.
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Buffalo Advertiser
A. L
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Loyd
Mr. Delmar
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