Horrific Tragedy Two Murder Victims in Minutes Arrest of Suspect
From the Memphis Eagle and Inquirer report a young man Connor shot two men within minutes then fled. He was pursued by a crowd, was wounded, captured near Adams Street, and jailed as Williams died of his injuries. An editor in a separate incident defended himself against a threat with a mallet. justice actions followed.
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Memphis Eagie and Inquirer
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Tams
Sanson
Jefferson Street
Acams
Conner
Adams Street
Law
Ange
Mayer
W. C. Mathias
Youny
Mynatt
Calaboose
Williams
Sunday Courier of
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Courier
Walters
Tone
Twelfth Ward
Acci
B. Bros
Agent of Shoes
Bronson
Tra
Van
Ping
Tom
Nyan
Perilous Balloon Descent From Havana Flight
Havana correspondent reports Goddard's ascent with five companions including Mr. Crez the King of Awning Makers. A valve failure forced a rapid descent nine miles from Havana after the balloon tore open. Louis Zaya suffered injuries while Perez endured a broken leg and others bruised. all returned to the city by 9 PM.
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New Orleans Picayune
Goddard
Crez
Hegis
Louis Zaya
Perez
Campo de Marte
Volan
Sharpshooter broker cheat nets note with signals
A Chicago broker tricks a merchant by signaling initials on a $1,200 note to obtain a discount at the bank. The merchant, duped by the broker’s scheme, sets the note up for discount at 60 days but discovers the deception after the teller confirms the note’s markings. The incident underscores how signals and clever ruses can fool merchants and bank staff.
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Gene
Ora Mene
Vnulin
Ruminatia Sas
Nile
Tur
Oarnt
Boker
Chicago
Maramomias Coass. Reports on Fremont elopement pursuit
A man named Canfield arrived seeking his wife who had eloped from Fremont Ohio. Lorenzo D Parker involved as the alleged seducer. Constable Pierce conducted the pursuit in this city. A sudden departure of the man with his child prevented further reunion.
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Maramomias
Canfield
Fremont
Ohio
Lorenzo D. Parker
Constable Pierce
Silcear
Conclusive Proof of Death From Wound at Potters Field
An inquest at Potters Field reveals Maria Brogan died from a head wound. Doctors Mascroft and Blackman performed post mortem findings showing an incision and an abscess under the dura mater. The case involves a disputed grave and the sexton’s conduct during the disinterment, with a newborn infant found near the coffin.
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City
Potters Field
Uck Ran
Marta Brogan
Maria Brogan
Bawbones
Lick
Commercial Hospital
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Blackman
Biddy
Dr. Menzies
Terra Arma
Sexton
Potter’s Field
Central American negotiations and European news follow
Telegram from Halifax reports Britain may concede on Central American questions with no recall of Mr. Crampton. London papers publish a treaty draft with expected terms while Parliament awaits actions. News from Liverpool shows cotton sales and market activity, and other dispatches note peace moves in Europe, a naval review, and Prussia and Turkey ratifications.
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Quebec
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London
London Star
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Russia
Hessarabia
Kare
Crimea
Moldavia
Wallachia
Reforming North South Unity at American Late Convention
Rutuen May John M Botts Thos Flourney A H Stuart and J Cartish elected state at large. Resolutions ratify Fillmore nomination and union minded platform. Donelson endorsed as Union friend. Opposes Nebraska bill squatter sovereignty. Denounces Democratic proscriptions and fiscal woes of Virginia.
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May
John M. Botts
Thos. Flourney
A. H. Stuart
J. &. Cartish
Fillmore
North
Bouth
Donelson
Nebraska
Democratic Party
Virginia
Patal Affray at Willard's Hotel in Washington
May 8 report from Tasmreoron describes Representative Herbert of California fatally shooting a Willard's Hotel head waiter after an insolent dispute during breakfast. The quarrel sparked a melee with several assailants. authorities and eminent counsel assist Herbert, with General Lane and Mr. McKay witnessing.
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Willard’s
Washington
Mr. H
Mr. Herbert
Herbert
Lane
McKay
California
New York Market Report Amid Mixed Commodities
New York markets show little overall change with demand mainly for home use. Oil prices range around 65 ¾ to 75 for various grades, wheat steady, oats dull, corn firm with 14 000 bushels sold, pork slightly lower, whisky firm, stocks firm with limited business, money active.
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Brown, Bhipley & Co
Ohio
New York
M. Louis
Superior Dwelling House Auction Notice
By James Cooper the sale lists household furniture a superb rosewood piano and other items to be auctioned on Saturday morning May 10 at10. It indicates a formal auction at the dwelling place.
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Superior
Itten
Walnut
Njamer Cooper
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