End of a fear era as reform seals four year crime ban
A New York era ends as authorities promise four years of strict law enforcement to curb violence and protect honest citizens. An accident report from Bridgton notes a can fire explode injuring Samuel Trafton and his three year old daughter, while Mrs Trafton escapes unharmed. the child’s prognosis is poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fam
Ao Reid
Thursay
Samuel Prafion
Bridzeee
Trafton
N. Y. Express
Mort Remankasie
Philadelphia
Trenton
N. J
Rumored Kane Expedition to be Led by Andrew Foote
The Kane Expedition is rumored to be placed under the command of Andrew H Foote, a navy commander. Foote's leadership would align with his naval experience and role in preparing the mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
Andrew H Foote
Navy
Quiet Sunday with Liquor Shops Closed Across City
The New York Tribune notes a very quiet Sunday with liquor shops largely closed and street violence scarce. Only 20 arrests reported across twenty of the city’s twenty-two wards, with the Twelfth and Nineteenth wards not heard from.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Execution of two enslaved men in Montgomery Alabama
The Montgomery Journal reports the death sentence was carried out on two Black men in Montgomery Alabama. One died instantly while the other hanged incorrectly, his rope snagging and delaying the end as about a thousand spectators watched the brutal spectacle. Meanwhile Michigan Senate proceedings featured Mr. Stuart and Gen. Cass discussing instructions and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Alabama
Michigan
Congress
Senate
Stuart
Cass
Fatal accident and severe cold hit North America
On Friday morning a New Haven girl died after falling into a kettle of boiling water. In Toronto a stage driver froze to death in a street and another perished in the cold as temperatures dropped to 20 degrees below zero. Chicago faced a six day snow storm. rail service stalled. Passengers rode 120 miles in a sleigh. trains blocked for hours. cars used as fuel. oysters found in a express car for warmth. Communications with St. Louis and western lines were interrupted by wind and freezing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Mullen
New Haven
Toronto
C. W
Chicago
Chicago and Mississippi
St.Louis
Michigan Southern and Central Raibrows
Bock Island
St. Louis
London seamstresses endure grueling daily schedule and hunger
A London Times notice describes female seamstresses forced to work from 6 AM to 1 AM with brief meals and sleep restricted to a few hours. They receive bread, tea, beer, and cheese only during long shifts, endure crowded rooms, and face strict silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saamereeeers
London
Delinquent subscribers and notable 19th century notices
The column records a mix of domestic warnings to delinquent subscribers and various public notices. It notes a New York gentleman receiving a letter about a North Carolina debtor’s assignment, mentions ex mayor Maury's death in Washington, and reports drownings on the Schuylkill River during skating. It also covers a fatal axe homicide in Logan County, Virginia, reports on the Winking Madonna of Rimini coming to America, and includes massachusetts crime-free rhetoric, crime statistics, and freight about rail and steamboat accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horners Parnkias
Logan County
Markham
Tazewell
Sandy
United States
Lecture on Egypt at Courthouse by Rev J H rar a
A lecture by Rev. J H rar a is planned at the Courthouse on Thursday evening February 15 at 7 o clock. Tickets cost 15 cents and are available at the Phenix Office and the Post Office. The notice also mentions a moral uplift theme in California towns and reports a tragic death in Clarksville from a fire in which a girl was badly burned.
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J. H. Rar
Court House
Egypt
Phenix
Clarksville
Watkins
F. M. Peronler
Court of Probate
Peter Gladding
Bristol
Anid
Pristol Phenix
Marriages Reported in Newport and Nearby Towns
A collection of wedding notices from Newport and surrounding areas lists couples such as John Douglas and Abby M., Ellen Tuevington and Peleg Lull, Frederick Herald and Mary Kouule, George W. Filmin and Rhoda Wardwell, William Hultom and Margaret Ma Queen, and others. Entries specify spouses, origins, and dates including February and March events across Providence and Taunton regions.
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Newport
Dihimet
John Douglaas
New York
Misa
Abby M
Kenry Taggart
Providence
Devil Collinson
Ellen ‘Tuevington
Syme Dite
Peleg Lull
Hannah Bh. Kubbert
Frederick C. Herald
Mire
Mary Kouule
Shutety
Ale
Aly
Geoge
Rhoda W. Wardwell
Proginiente
Lo Full River
Willen Huiltom
Misa Margaret
Lo Siamevert
Dettet
North Providence
Misa Carnting E. Gurdnpr
Swaoany
New Benford
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Marancony
Aarish
Peisew
North Carolina
Maury
Washington
Puuapeeraa
Schuylkill River
Sirmount
Earie S. Shim
Broad
Spruce Streets
Miss Russell
Pope
Hughes
Rimini
N. ¥. Express
Massachoetts
Martha's Vineyard
Viston Telegraph
Tuade
Senator Seward
Mercury
Boston
Prov. Journal
Bangor Mercury
California
Lyceum
William J
Adama J
Amd
Marthe A. Bennett
Hedren
Vauglase Stevens
Provence
Sarat Lovie
Terael Amebury, Jr
Cenior
Marly Villaies
Col
Phirman Lloyd Thalney
Margaret Hall
Yeure
My. Pho
J. Paine
Betoey Baily
Joshua Biily
Dwiumey
Pawiuxét
Rosana C. A
Julia F. Care
Burrisvile
Inet
Duty Smith
Tiverton
Alice
William Durfee
Fall River
Gideon Coggerhall
Yenre
Ga Marine Journal
Port OF Bristol
Rt. 1
Stewiner
Bradford Durfee
Durfee
Simmons
Pruviience
Holl
Thomas Hall
Hull
Bradford
Borden
Pall River
Sehr
Wild Pigeon
Milliken
Baltimore
Sehr Klewner
Townsend
Fredericksburg
Nate
Hiver
Maver
Lehr Gazelle
Verguson
Mia
A. T
T. J. Usher
Alcendy Ladieu
Havana
EB. Sprague
Fish
Crown
Bly
Port Au Vnc
New Orleaya
Calvin Stevens
Nichlol
Miyagi
H.P. Cushing
Godfrey
Thie Port
Joseph
Burton
Hope St
Cheap Cash
Pierce
U. S
Whoumas Pewber
Doane Street
Couuiasimera
Congres
Cuera
Holy Land
Ryton
Dillon, &c
Pember
Washington, D.C
Pleasant Steel
Saint Gibulding
Ladies Congress
Hope Street
B.C. Barrus
K Urnisting
Tol Pierce
Hope Rte
Hope Ot
Fel & Benj
Tilley, Jr
Leh
Henry Wardwell
A. Wormeer
Westminster Street
Bachange Sireet
D. A. Waldron
Narragansett
W. KE. & Hob
Dodge
Mike
Suniraa Jew
A. Waldron
Farmers & Mechanics
Cassiniores
Somapanel
Noah
Lyoneau
Saime
Preserves, &Co
de. Langley
Jara
Abbs
Thlley
New Orleans
Mason W. Pierce Jr
Uckskin Gloves
Nad Boya
Tolmece, &Co
Munro
Frvie Salmeriber
Remy
Benj. Tilley, Jy
Hope Stree
Bens. Tilley, Je
W. H. Spooner
Sue
Bik
Chilgren’s
Aleo
Boye
Hope A
Barras
B. C. Barkus
Old Colony
H. Spooner
C. Ncha
Java
St. Domingo
West India
Bath
Young Hyson
Bison
Gonpowder Tra
Alen
Alan
Glagree
R. Sargent
Philadelphia College of Medicine
Homeopathic College
Bite Street
Hope
High Streets
Bristol Hotel
Nakgows
B. Munro
Tare
D. A
Liverpool
J. Gladding
Bradford St. Union
Dh A. Waldron
Faehwn
Wideraigned
Benjamin Bosworth
Pristol
Wecenert
Awit
WM. R. Taylor, Ade
J i Rured
Ballwin Wid Gillflywer Aggles
Gifford
Eulwerilar
Gical
Thomas Pearse
G. W. Dealer
Farmiga
Desneetie Preita
Neto
Segare
Ty Hacen
Newdin
Jourm
DAILY
Times
New York Universe
Phila
American Courier
Derakt
Dirsten
American Patriot
America Union
Walier
Alu
Rowton J
Boston Ave Ave
Phila’ Dollar
Boston Bulloo
N.Y
P. ‘Te. Barnum
Horace Greely
Tribune
Ida May
Ruth Hall
Paul Need Jilin
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