Ship Sheffield wrecked near Sandy Hook with 93 steerage passengers saved
A paddle steamer freighted for Liverpool struck near shore during a gale. The ship lost masts, cabins, and safety gear as water flooded aboard. Captain Popham and crew maintained order, volunteers aided by the Wave steamer from Staten Island, and all passengers were rescued, with relief arriving at dawn.
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Wentine
New York
Sig
Staten Island
Angier
Levouig
Popham
Boud
Vandervilt
Ndbe
Ava
Tragic double tragedy in Linke Rock Arkansas
A man named Doyle fatally harms his wife by tipping a pot of resin and grease over her head during an argument. A neighbor heard her screams as she died from burns. Doyle was later found dead nearby with his throat cut, holding a jackknife. witnesses describe his dissipated life and poor finances.
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Cincinnati
Linke Rock
Arkansas
Doyle
Dayle
Runaway Postmaster and Millerite Notes Cited
The Postmaster General offers a 300 reward for the recapture of Thomas H Freeman postmaster of Carrollton Missouri who escaped after being arrested for robbing the mail. The Millerites abandon plans to send missionaries to Europe citing warnings about the Bridegroom's approach.
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Carrollton
Missouri
Freeman
Europe
Millerstey
Signs of the Times
Air-tight Stoves and Room Temperature Guidance
The Satem Observer cites Dr. Bates of Noridgewock urging room heat not exceed 66 degrees and to excess warmth avoid health decline. Proper ventilation is stressed to prevent impure air. the piece also notes Bermuda and Jamaica items, a drowning of Henry Harding, and a New York City drowning case with Lt. Col. identity, plus aging Rev. Nott’s 90th birthday and Franklin, Connecticut context.
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Hamilton Gazett
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Nevis
Henry Harding
Sudden Death in Andover Doctor Found Dead in Train Car
George Gay of Ward 9 Boston was found dead in an Andover train car before the 4 PM return to Boston. Report says death due to apoplexy. Gay, partner in Gay & Simmons, was respected in his profession and by friends.
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George Gay
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Gay & Simmons
Inn
Boston Daily
Advertiser
Visits of Mercy and Assassination Attempt Near Poren
The Emperor of Russia returning from Berlin to St. Petersburg halted his procession to visit a dying old general. While away a man fired on the Emperor’s carriage near Poren, seven musket balls struck the vehicle. the Emperor narrowly escaped death.
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Berlin
St. Petersburg
Osloff
Poren
Daring Burglary Attempt in Albany Ends with Robber Shot
Albany scene of a failed burglary at Mrs Aaron Thorp's Broadway home. Reg fired a revolver at the intruder, who groaned and disappeared after the third shot. Blood traces point to nearby Squire Ashley's grocery, with Ashley and Zeilman linked to earlier break-ins and Ashley’s rumored basin accident. Albany excitement grows amid a spate of burglaries.
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Broadway
Mr.t
Roggen
Reg
Golt
Squire Ashley
Ashley
Zeilman
Silliman
Old Ashley
Mra Ashley
Rhode Ialand
Tlis
Alderman White
JV York Jour of Commerce
Firewen's Row in Philadelphia A Row Ends in Blood
Riotous scenes at a Philadelphia theatre during a Saturday performance involved members of the Fairmount Engine Company and Baltimore's New Market Fire Company. Fire hoses were damaged and several people injured as clashes spilled onto Sixth and Chestnut streets. Police and a sheriff intervened after a lengthy disturbance with arrests for interfering with a fire engine and related sieges.
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Philadelphia Fire
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Durand
New Market Fire Company of
Fairhout Engine Company
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Pices
Mimi
Guyd Will Huse
Noday
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Huse
Gabriel Harvey
John Morris
Nicholas Buliur
Buck
Jane
Andilvet Duilers
Shuis
O'Clich
Southwark Engine Company
Edward Walker
Nathan Boyd
Nicholae Mighlind
Dispute Over Burial Ends With Turmoil in Churchyard
In Oxford, a clash between Rev. TP Chamberlain and a curate at Christ Church over the interment of a child led to a chaotic scene in the St Thomas churchyard. Police were called as the bereaved family argued with the curate, who refused to bury the infant in the family plot. the child was eventually laid to rest beside relatives by another clergyman after hours of unrest.
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Eng
TP. Chamberlain
Christ Church
St. Thoma
Duiny
Inez
Mr. Wilton
de. Coke
Church of
Bingland
Wepade
Longevity obituary of 103 year old Mire Yerviah Stewart
The Newark Advertiser records the death of Mire Yerviah Stewart widow of David Stewart of Kingwood Hunterdon county. She died on the Sistoff aged 103 years 7 months 19 days. By first husband Geo Opiycke she had 11 children and numerous descendants including 64 grandchildren 180 great grandchildren and 38 great great grandchildren.
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Yerviah Stewart
David Stewart
Kingwood
Hunterdon County
Geo. Opiycke
Aco
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