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Newspaper
Branford Gleaner
Location
Branford, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1879
Page
2
A terse report shows a leaner gathering discussing where to meet and the residence to use. Key participants and places are not clearly identified in the fragment. Further readable details would enable a fuller summary.
John C. Tracy once led the Farmers and Mechanics Bank of Hartford and two years after a six and a half year sentence has been pardoned by President Hay. Kate M. Cobb of Norwich sees her January motion for a new trial withdrawn by counsel Green and Thesber on February 21. The grounds are that the motion failed to proceed in the original form. Norwich residents fear the withdrawal aims to keep Mrs. Cobb in the city pending potential new evidence and a possible later petition.
A curious 19th century tale recounts Reginald Glover son and a Mormon family driven by a mule train incident. The piece blends humor and tragedy as Reginald is fatally kicked by a mule, leaving seven wives and family dispute over blame and mules with a regional tone.
The 190th anniversary event drew thousands to Greenwich featuring a procession to the rocks where General Putnam once rode down a hillside. Speeches by Col. H. W. Hoyt and Gideon Hollister contrasted with readings and revelry, recounting the 1779 escape and local commemorations.
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