Was Vermont justice flawed in Phair case 1879
A Rutland reader denounces the Herald and Globe for biased coverage of John P. Phair's trial and execution, arguing police testimony and witness ties on the Providence train support his innocence. The letter calls for a new trial, cites perjury accusations, and questions the state’s handling of witnesses and the motive behind the conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrigan
Boston Journal
Phair
Perry
Aftidavit
Vermont
Supreme Court
Fairbanks
Herald and Globe
Ratland
GLOBE
Downing
John P. Phair
Providence
Boston
Stranger
American Screw Company
Rutland
East Brookfield
Tak Globe
Gabriel
Colvin
Wrald and Globe
Addison
Stearns
Thornton
Tor Globe
Officer Swan
Swan
Stone & Myers
Jerry Thornton
Forrest Street
Rutland County
Vergennes
Dora Wilson
New York
Lower Branch
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Rutland Herald and Glove
Rowell
Adams House
Rowe
Rutland Herald and Globe
Herald and Gleb
Grown
Dew Abrams
Pierce
Crawford
Mathews
Brooks
Barret
Green Mountain
Carlyle
Perplexing Move on Phair Execution Sparks Vermont Sensation
RouTLanD Vermont March 12 A bill in equity seeks an injunction to stop Sheriff Stimson from hanging John P Phair on a warrant dated April 4 1879 The 1877 execution command for April 6 1877 remains unresolved with no pardon or commutation The case lacks English or American precedent and lawyers expect a temporary injunction to be granted amid public intrigue over the Phair affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phair
Routland
Sheriff Stimson
John P. Phair
State of
Vermont
Pierpont
Sprouting Quality of No 2 Spring Wheat Damaged by Heat
The Graphic reports scientific tests by a leading agricultural chemist showing last year’s No 2 spring wheat sprouting is severely damaged due to heat before harvest across Minnesota and other regions. Though kernel looks plump, internal growth is altered, threatening next season’s sowing yields and wheat prices. milling value remains intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Graphic Today
Minnesota
Police Captain Williams Accused of Brutal Clubbing
New York reports multiple complaints against Captain Williams for brutal behavior at Gilmore's Garden. The Herald notes an incident where he dragged a spectator from his seat and beat him, with bystanders told the crowd the captain had his shirt off. Critics say such actions show a pattern of misconduct by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Herald
Captain Williams
Gilmore’s Garden
Williams
Wind Storm Ravages Maconpin County IL Killing Several
A March 12 hurricane-like wind storm swept Maconpin County Illinois causing multiple fatalities including Edward McDonald aged eighty three and his granddaughter. Two ladies and eight or ten others were injured. Wheat and farm property suffered heavy damage as smoke houses were carried away. The cyclone overwhelmed a wide area destroying structures and crops.
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Crxcinysatti, O
Maconpin County
Edward McDonald
Istra
Alleged Baby Warming In Weon
In Battle Creek Michigan on March 11 Mrs Charlotte Leighton formerly of Chicago foundlings hospital appeared at her mother's Hastings home with two infants aged three and four. One infant died by SRE upro. the other appears starving. Investigators indicate a system of baby farming is in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Mich
Charlotte Leighton
Foundlings’ Hospital
Chicago
Hastings
SRE Upro
The Microscope and Its Value to Science and Professions
An overview of microscope history, improvements in lenses and eye-pieces, and the rise of binocular and micrographic techniques. The article notes calcium about object-glasses, Tolles lenses, and the influence on biology, geology, and medicine, with examples from infusoria to disease detection and Harvey's discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. I. Tollea
Spencer
New York
Totles
Tolles
G. B. Harriman
Wheatstone
Riddell
New Orleans
Wenham
Department of Natural History
Beck
Bright
Harvey
Cutter
Harriman
Journal of Micrographie
Novel Readers at the Boston Public Library
The Boston Public Library draws a cross section of readers with lower hall crowds and Bates Hall limited seating. It notes a high share of fiction among users, discusses Winsor's fiction history catalog, and warns that cheap sentimental novels remain popular while classic authors show waning appeal.
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Public Library
Boston
America
Boston Public Library
Bates Hall
Mercantile
New York
Scott
James
Sunms
Theublic Library
Dickens
Thackeray
George Whotw
Wilkie Collins
Charles Reade
Horatio Alger, Jr
Southworth
Oliver Optic
Alexandre ‘Dumas
Ann 5S. Stephens
M. E. Braddon
Holmes
Lowes
George Eliot
O Leary Walks Himself to End of Endurance Battle
O Leary collapses on lap seven of his 215th mile as illness, poor nourishment, and dust take their toll. Doctors warn against further exertion and advise immediate retreat to medical care. Backers and crowd reflect on failed effort and mistimed preparations, while O Leary laments that his walking days may be over.
O Leary Seeks Safe Return in America After Race
In a March interview O Leary spoke from New York about withdrawing from competition and his dreary mood. He denied drugging rumors and defended his trainers Slattery Harding and backer Smith. He described exhausting miles, walking nearly 540 miles on an empty stomach, and said he cannot explain his fatigue. He praised his wife and children, noted a $200 harp gift, and pledged $1000 to a challenger if she defeats Rowell and prevents England from taking the belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
O’leary
the Sun
O Leary
Dy. Paylor
O'Leary
Taylor
Rowell
America
Monis
Harriman
Sun
Mr. O'Leary
Messrs
Smith
Kelly
MoSwyny
Aaron
Weill
New York
National Associated Press
Hoe
Matthew T. Slattery
W. E. Harding
Hughes
Barney Aaron
Harding
Herald Office
Innis
Sass
Corkey
Brown
Bin
Leary
Markiman
Ennis
England
Race Prejudices and the Chinese Question at West Church
Dr. Bartol spoke on race prejudices from the pulpit praising universal human equality. He attacked anti Chinese sentiment and warned that crusade against Chinese immigration harms liberty, noting congressional veto power and the need for mercy, while praising Chinese industriousness and essential role in western progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartol
West Church
San Francisco
Marblehead
Commonwealth
Caleb Cushing
Congress
Denis Kearney to the President Riot Anthem
Fragmentary verse and political satire referencing Denis Kearney and John Chinaman, with lines attacking Hayes and a mission east. Includes garbled chant phrases and a note about political conflict. Also reports Miss Sally Johnson of Boston dying at ninety nine years and eight months in Newburyport Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport
Maes
Sally Johnson
Boston
Single Sculls on Thames Match Produces Narrow Ross Victory
Wallace Ross of St John and Frank Emmett of England met on the Thames championship course from Putney to Mortlake with large crowds watching. Emmett led early but Ross forged ahead by Hammersmith, extending his margin to about seven lengths at the finish. Ross, born February 20 1857 in Dorchester, Westmoreland, rose to prominence with wins across New Brunswick and Maine and came to England after his club’s disbandment. Emmett, a thirty year old from northern England, had previous wins over Potts, Marshall, Vinnigan, and Blamire, and later beat Spencer of Chelsea on the Thames for £200 a side. The race featured a Swaddle & Winship cedar boat, built to precise dimensions, and both men competed in peak form.
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O'Leary
New York Herald
B. Aaron
Aaron
Leary
Mr. Aaron
Chicago
Cabal
Europe
Hammersmith Bridge
Koss
Corney Reach
Ross
Marnes’ Bridge
Naif Miles
Hmmet
Wallace Ross
Dorchester
Westmoreland County
New Brunswick
Brickley
St. Jobe
Joh Hi
Alexander Stayney
John McLeod
St. John Harbor
Brayley
Kennebeccasia
Sgath
Kennebec Oasis
Plaisted
Warren Sovith
Halifax
Cusily
Edward Hanlan
Torento
Hanian
Aurrie
Hanlan
Morris
Hamilton
Ont
Hoemer
Rose
Rous
Lineas
Ross Club
Wallace
Mugland
England
Frank Emmett
Thames
Harry Elley
Swaddle & Winship of
Scotland
Francis Emmett
J. Potts
Joseph Marshall
Vinnigan
the Wellingshore
Blamire
Jarrow
Thve Lengue
Orton
Newcastle
Pennington
Durham
Robert Watson Boyd
Giteshead
Spencer
Chelsea
Anthony Strong
crow-in-Furness
Walney Channel
Emmets
Emmett
W. Saylor
J. Jr. Clasper
Hidden Napoleon Letter to Rouher From South Africa Departure
Full text of a letter attributed to Napoleon addressed to M. Rouher before leaving for South Africa. He writes of leaving Europe, his ties to England, military schooling and joint exercises, and concern for France during the Cape conflict. He pledges friendship and faith in France, signing from Camden Place, Chislehurst.
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New York
Paris
Louis Napoleon
M. Rouber
South Africa
Felows
M. Rowann
Europe
France
England
Ioglend
Cape of Good Hope
Ty Apiris
Ites
M. Rouher
Otynad
Napoleon
Camden Place
Chislehurst
Sermon on David, sin, and inward purity at Tremont Church
The Rev William Studley cites Psalm 19 12 14 to examine David s fall from power through lust and murder and the need for inward purity. He warns public figures fall due to lack of daily heart purification, urging reliance on God s grace to resist temptation.
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Tremont Street Methodist Church
David
Bathsheba
Peter
Sheridan
God
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Brandon
Berwick
Rutland, Vt
Moody and Sankey
Wollaston
Alps
Andes
Paul F. Reinsch
Germany
Keinsch
Harvard College
Howe
Novel Readers
Bates’ Hall
Free Public Library of
Charles Dickens
Cooper
Winsor
Dr.Taylor
Mr. Smith
Dr. Taylor
Barney Aarop
Jvs
Anstow
Campana
Mr. Curtis
Mr. Atkinson
O' Leary
Anron
Madison Avenue
Penne Equestriennes
Pendaeher
al Smith
Dr. Bartol
Tban
Denis Kearney
John Chinaman
Hayes
John
Thames River
Wallace Rioss
Collec
Rane
William
Studley
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