Woman Hanged Roxalana Druse executes at Herkimer
A detailed account of Mrs Roxalana Druse execution for murdering her husband on December 18 1884 at the Herkimer New York jail yard. The narrative covers her night before the hanging her prayers notes to her daughter and last moments as the noose dropped at noon.
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Roxalana Druse
Herkimer
Roxalana Diuse
Mary
Onondaga
Syracuse
Irving-C-Terry
Mrs. Waterman
Br_Powell
Aromanm
Sherif Bartley Mannion
Mr. Powell
Espatr
Dr Powell
Suter
Johnstown
Runkle
Utica
Whitesboro
Annie Hoag
Bey
Crime Story From Herkimer Town Script
A fragmentary tale describes a crime in Herkimer town on a morning in which Mrs Drusa faced full penalty of the law. Neighbors recall the shocking event as one of the era’s most severe crimes observed locally.
Druse murder case shocks New York villagers
In a morning blaze near the Druse house the body of Mr. Druse is found after a ritual of violence. Frank Gates implicates Mrs. Druse and Mary in a brutal murder scene as police investigate contradictions and a jury convicts Mrs. Druse of first degree murder.
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Druso
Mr. Druse
Mrs. Druse
Frank
Druse
Mary
Sraal
Roxy
Les
Frank Gates
Avith
Onondaga Penitentiary
Gruse
Court of Appeals
Sthocan-heinsdeth
Iil
Confession Details in Druse Murder Case Unsealed
Mrs. Druse relays a confession to Dr. Powell claiming Charles Gates urged her to kill Drusa. She describes a December spree of planning and violence, including firing a pistol, decapitating Druse, burning the remains, and Gates taking the head. She asserts Gates acted with others and asks Powell to withhold publication until her death.
Hidden Reckoning in Warren Petition Becomes Silent Farewell
A dying speaker reflects on a petition from Warren and the betrayal of trusted allies. He forgives all who deserted him, naming shame for some signers while declaring peace in death. The fragment hints at a political or personal betrayal leading to a fatal outcome.
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Warren
Mexico
United States
Joaqquin Miller
Exonerating Her Daughter affidavit in deathbed statement
In her last moments Mrs. Druse swore that her daughter Mary Druse, jailed at Onondaga Penitentiary, had nothing to do with her husband William Druse’s murder or body disposal. Mary Druse confessed and named Charles Gates and his sons Frank and Chet as present and involved.
Earthquake Loss and Political Appointments Report
The era details a New York steamship loss of 300000 dollars, a West Virginia governor appointing D B Lucas to the Senate, and labor department notes on convict labor. It also notes European quake deaths, Mentone property damage, a Chicago poisoning case, a Boston lawyer’s nomination, pension warrants, debt figures, a royal jubilee holiday, a wrecked junk voyage, volcanic activity, and mine explosions in St Etienne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Steamship Company
New York
Wilson
West Virginia
D. B. Lucas
Camden
United States Senate
Commissioner of Labor
HOSS
Europe
Mentone
France
Aoe Seer
Laws EN Cens
Chicago
Fritzen
Boston
James M. Trorren
District of Columbia
Matthews
Albany
Senate
Fred Douglass
Fairchild
Danie Mastons
New Yorks
Sandwith Itlands
St Etienne
County Seat War Ends in Fatal Shootout at Coronado
A local spinlinear dispute in Coronado Wichita County over county seat influence led to a night of gunfire. Charles Cotter of Leoti killed William Bains and Cotter, while Ezra Loomis and several Coronado residents were wounded. Emmet Dimming Frank Seness David Johnson and Albert Bovey died from their injuries.
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Coronado
Wichita County
Coronao
Leott
Leoti
Charles Cotter
Jaoti
Frank Lilley
Ezra
Veto Sustained in House on Dependent Pension Bill
The National House refused to pass the Dependent Pension bill over the President's veto by 175 yeas to 125 nays. Debate featured defenders Warner Morrison Curtin and opponents McKinley Hepburn Walford Rockwell Matson Henderson and others. Matson closed, citing a 1864 petition endorsed by Grover Cleveland calling for a pension for all honorably discharged soldiers.
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House
National Housa OF Representatives
Messrs
Warner
Morrison
Curtin
Aessrs
MckKinley
Hepburn
Walford
Rockwell
Matson
Henderson
Congress
Grover Cleveland
Weaver
Iowa
Messrs. Bliss
Bynum J._ FE
Campbell
Carleton
Eldredge
Ford
Ferick
Geddes
Hale
Hohnan
Howard
Kleiner
Landes
Lawler
le Fevre
Lore
Lovering
Mahoney
Maybury
Merriman
Urphy
Neece
J. J. O'Neill
Pindar
Randall
Riggs
Beney
Spriggs
Swope
Tarsney
Taulbee
Townshend
J. J. Ward
J. B. Weaver
Wilkins
Wolford
Worthington
J. J. Adams
Bacon
Kyle Burns
Cobb
Dougherty
Eden
Ermentrout
Fisher
Gay
Gibson
Hall
Hill
Hatch
McAdoo
Outhwaite
Scott
Seymour
Shaw
Lowden
Springer
Stahmecker
Earthquakes Devastate Italian Riviera Killing and Injuring Many
A major earthquake devastated southern Europe along the Italian Riviera. From Noli to Nice, hundreds died or were injured. Oneglia and Diano Marino suffered heavy losses. Authorities report widespread destruction, with refugees fleeing by rail as救 aid mobilizes. The Prince of Wales and British officials respond to concerns over his safety.
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Europe
Lucca
Cuneo
Albissola
Porto Mausizio
Oncclin
Noli
Savona
Cervo
Dinno-Marina
Finalborgo
Genoa
Carlo Helze
Jack Pennes
Turin
Dordigera
Nice
France
Prince of Wales
Cannes
Monte Carlo
Sacha
Chile
Leghorn
Milan
Riviera
Prince
Nica
Desprenes
Rome
Bajardo
Diano-Marino
Bressano
Diano-Castello
Castellano
Porto Maurizio
Diano Marino
Auriczo
Diano- Marino
Germany
Judge Rossi
Paris
M. Goblet
Chamber of Deputies
General Boulanger
Indians in the West and Nevada tale of toil and misfortune
A mixed crop of brief notices reports Apaches earning one dollar daily as farm labor in Arizona, a full-blooded Indian ordained as a deacon in Minnesota, and Piute and Digger reservations across Nevada Wyoming and California with dances graves and surprising incidents. Also mentions elderly Indian Neves, bad weather bivouacs, and a health cure claim from St Jacobs Oil amid wider crime and political notes.
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Arizona
Minnesota
Lee Court d’Oreilles
Wisconsin
Nacarz
Sie Piute
Nevada
San Francisco
Navvita
Neves
San Diego
Cal
New Consumption Treatments Promoted by French Doctor
A French doctor touts a new consumption treatment using an enema of carbonic acid and sulphuretted hydrogen gases to reach the throat and lungs. Authorities such as Brompton Hospital report high death rates from consumption in England and America. The piece links the disease to kidney dysfunction and uric acid, urging kidney health to curb lung disease. It also includes unrelated notes on Mexican chairmaking and Chinese quail imports.
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Borgeon
Brompton Hospital
London
Eng
Hermann Brebmer
Brehmer
Notable Patent Medicine Claims and Local Obscurities
A collage of testimonials and ads tout Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for female and general debility, with claims of miraculous cures. Also mentions Sturgeon capture at Menasha Wisconsin and a note on Connecticut Legislature farmers. Observers warn against quack nostrums and cite Piso’s Remedy for Catarrh.
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Dr. Pierce
Mart
Menasha Wis
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
Buffalo
N.Y
Connecticut
Suffering Womanhood and Lydia E. Pinkham Case
A Winston N C hotel proprietor, General Barringer, provides testimony praising Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound for his wife Mrs Barringer diagnosed with leucorrhea and prolapse uteri. He notes her years of treatment and subsequent improvement enabling her to resume business activities. He mentions Richmond as a treatment location.
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Lydia EB
Pinkham
General Barringer
Winston
N. C
Richmond
Pardee’s Remedy Restores Health to Child with Rheumatism
Gratitude letter from Mr and Mrs Iklehimer praises Pardee’s medicine for a child’s inflammatory rheumatism. They report rapid relief, reduced pain, and returning use of hands and arms, calling the remedy the best on earth and recommending it to others.
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Rocnesten Wy
Ajay
Pardés Medicine Co
Dr Pardee’s Rheumatic Remedy Endorsed in Rochester Notice
An anonymous testimonial from Rowe New York claims dramatic relief from inflammatory rheumatism after using Dr Pardee’s Remedy. A Rochester resident named John Adama reports improved mobility after three bottles and urges others to consult their druggist for the $1 per bottle treatment, six for $5.
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John Adama
Engine Mouse
Rochester
N. Y
Dr. Pardee
Ann Hay Keser
Yucatan
Earth
Lessess
Awdrepe, Fieres Well Excavator Co
New York
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Tam
Charles Gates
Drusa
Druss
Gates
Georgie
Drus
Thio
Richfield Springs
Charles Pett
Elwood
Bill
Georgia
Crusp
Tean
Ater News
Kansas
Mediterranean
G. F. Reardon
Baltimore
St. Jacobs Oil
England
Nan Weaver
Postorcs Department
Washington, D. C
Swatow
California
New England
Hallett & Co
Portland
Maine
Kilmer
Isaac Thompson
Hood
Faora C. Torser
Hook &_ Ladder
Friend Street
Mass
C. W. Marriott
Lowell
C Lhood &Co
Apothecaries
Hoonus
Liverpool
Eadinburgh
Silver Weda
Seabury & Johnston
Beson
Capcine
Piso
Cockle
Regent Gyne
Rowe
Gextlenen
Ben, J. Baserseldete
M. A
Hanrsym14
N. J
B. T. Wazedtine
Warren, Pa
Port Jervis
Druggista
Ryn Vs
Jae
PROUE
Hmasec
I. Soutler
Sec’y
Bradfenigiocks
Conse Vine
Weesoe
Cincinnati
Ohio
Vreedere
Kilmerspis Rissany
Linghnynton
Op Plaster Co
Seg Agge
Dalerdrugeist
W. Tansiol Fco
Illiams We'g CO. Clevelant
Ve. KI
Procter & Gamble
Lenox
Erica
Druegista
Mall
Komief Man
St. Paul
Minn
Gooda Statory Onoboys
Outit and
Particulaos Fy Tandled Silverware CO
BI Atentsites
Waoubington
D. Co
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