Duel kills Yarde Boller partner in sensational case
New York correspondent Valentine Gadesden dies in a duel with Walter Warde Bullur, contrary to earlier reports of heart disease. Chicago police arrest Ana Della Pas de Bar for obtaining money under false pretenses. Local notes mention Japanese fellowship at Wisconsin and political unrest in Spain with Carlists and Republicans amid monarchical debates.
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Ois
Rermuany
Valentine Gadesden
Yarde Boller
Baden Baden
Walter Warde Bullur
Vera TD
Ava
Ana Della Pas de Bar
Chicago
Gheia
Ste
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Frais
Prisoners for Life in Nevada Bank Forgery Ring
Two men, ARL BRECKER and James Cregan, were sentenced to life in San Francisco for involvement in a Nevada bank forgery gang. They fled to New York and Newark after the Dec 18 1845 scheme that netted about $20,000, part of a larger crime spree across the country and Europe. The Pinkertons aided the arrest and prosecutors detailed Becker and others as key forgers and organizers.
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Arl Brecker
James Cregan
Nevada
Wallace
San Francisco
Becker
Clash
Rader
Dutchman
New York
Grain
Doc Howard
Newark
N. J
Branklin J. Seaver
Allay
A. H. Dean
Eurepe
Becher
Cregan
BTL Amoutiss
Qrafig
Charley Pecker
Tan Phe
Geeker
Tee Berets
George Jones
George
Wilkes
Aliga
Pius Wodten
Garsides
Hyres
Charley Techer
Ite
Clement Tearing
Whihide Yebia and
Sheadine
Pinkertons
Railroad
Comppany
Deckee
Clement Teartag
Mayward Wat Ding
Ting
Rogers
Rechii
Thurne Street
Robert Pickhetson
Tovearg
Kites County
Leontraetor
Merape
Ce Charisy Tig Ker
Kings County Penitentiary
I Fe
Pocket Handkerchiefs Used for Straining Current Take
A quote from Cleveland Laader notes Mel sent someone to borrow a coarse pocket handkerchief to strain her current take. The remark implies a makeshift method or improvised approach using simple fabric. No further context or identifying details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel
Cleveland Laader
Heenan Ambush and Suicide Attempt in Roxbury Home
Michael Heenan aged 60 attacked his wife Delia Heenan 45 with an ax in their Roxbury Massachusetts home. He then slit his throat after collecting four thousand dollars found hidden. The motive appears to be a family dispute with suspected poverty and possible mental illness.
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Michael Heenan
Delia Heenan
Roxbury
Mass
Heenan
Mra
Tle
New Theory of Piano Playing Based on Anatomy and Acoustics
Chicago writer A Kelso presents a comprehensive theory linking piano technique to anatomy physiology acoustics and psychology. He argues for study of nerves muscle innervation pedal control and wrist forearm motion to improve velocity tone and expressiveness while avoiding fatigue and injury.
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Chicago
A. Kelso
Handel Hall
Heroe
Tron Bach
Visit From a Stranger Ends in Stir at 80 Eugene Street
Mrs Sheahan in Boston wakes to a man knocking and discovers her neighbor Mr Bear lying unconscious on the stove. The adult child Johnny races for help and a police call follows. The incident ends with spectators and relatives discussing the scene.
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Sheehar
Eugeles Street
Tostesd
Gheeban
Pacine
Lotion
Ulie
Ruggles Street
Johny
Stors
Sheahan
Kithen
Tim
Boston Transcript
Man Stricken Deaf After Illness Recurring Pattern
Mr. Patrick Healey, a Wilkesbarre resident, was stricken deaf during a discussion on local trends. He wrote not to worry, saying the attack would pass in three days. He recalled an Irish incident 26 years ago and noted recurring three day episodes every four years since, each lasting about three days.
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Patrick Healey
Healey White
Ireland
Burlington Route Tourist Sleeper Offers Cheap Double Berths
Advertises once a week excursions from Omaha and Lincoln to San Francisco and Los Angeles. Tourists dormitory cars described as clean and bright with comfortable seating to a destination. Second class tickets accepted with a $5 double berth offer. Provide folder or contact depot local agent J Francis general passenger agent.
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Omaha
Lincoln
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Wonders of Pokerville and medical cures discussed
A discussion contrasts Pokerville, a twenty year old town with 89 000 residents, with a desire for a 300 year old town. The piece then critiques mercury cures and advertises Wells catarrh remedies, mentions Cheney & Co and drug and medical themes.
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Pokerville
Unclear ad content promotes quack remedies and curses
A garbled historical advertisement promotes tobacco cessation products and various tonics with bold claims. It references remedies like Laxolive Brome Quinine and Cancarets, mentions druggists refund policies, and mixes frightening warnings about the Bible and the devil with health pitches.
Unclear fragment prompts moral reflection
The readable text presents a brief, ambiguous musing about wrongdoing and its reciprocal effects, suggesting a philosophical angle rather than a concrete news event or report. No identifiable persons, organizations, places, or dates are present.
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Kress & Barker
Montana
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Merny
Walworth
Wis
Valerie
Kelin University of Wisconsin
Miro M. Ithiowawa
Vpohyo
Japan
Shiogaewa
Syenaga
Higher Commercial Colleges
Tokyo
Motota
Impersal University
Satte Iby
Vie
Tong Quien
Jie
Siapredie Ceri
Distriet of Columbia
Apiean Freokly
Republic
Don Carlos
Spain
Carlos
Galt
Ags
Cnoba
Ceba
Muppey
On & Certainiag
Ques
Drosr
Lolote Police
Bign
Englestves
Prisoners For Life
Carl Becker
Carl Bre RL Becker
Folewir Bowman
Cid Bob
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Paeland
Sir
Richard Lency
Enn L. Exetisk
Disk Lenox
Cider Tick
Dan Beneck
Big’ Dan
James Fereil
James Smith
Samuel Harus
Miss Sterra
Grace FL Sterns
Grach DP
Steens
Missewa
St. Joseph
Morical
H. A. Kelso
Srdteriy
Demh
J. Francis
Burlington
Ned
Boston
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Conpatos
Wall
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Bo. Cheney & Co
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Keller & CO
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Beoatway
National Bank
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Fistota
Rossman
A. McKinstry & Soe
Fludson
Bloomer
Jowa
Lorpiasa
Iswendon
Goss
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Pocaias. Or
John W. Morris
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