Old Irish immigrant Brady freed after thirty years in prison
P. E Brady, born in Ireland and long imprisoned in New York, is pardoned after decades behind bars. Convicted in 1858 for a tobacco shop robbery, he endured a murder plot escape, a ten year death sentence commute, and a 45 pound leg shackle before Governor Hill granted clemency. Wells and allies led the drive to release. Brady plans to return to Albany and visit old friends.
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Pill
New York Journal
Liverpool
White Star Line
Dourva
O'D Wan
P. E Brady
Bor
Ireland
America
Albany
Jady
Nowwiihs Andiog
Bady
Journal Reporter
Assembly
New Ork
Brady
James Sewell
Troy
Sewell
Wright
Underbush
Pittsburg
Bard
Hadley
Hte
Hartan
P. E. Brady
Sheri
Hoffman
Wells
Evangelist
Smith M. Weed
Plattsburg
Don M. Dickinson
Detroit
Wlich City Wells
Hill
Why Loose Buyers Pay Nearly as Much for Bad Tobacco
A Leaf Chronicle reader argues that loose buyers pay nearly the same for poor tobacco as for good, driven by large orders and market speculation. He notes farmers overcropped, buyers set prices, and credits the season with uneven quality while promising costly adjustments ahead.
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Clarkeville
Renn
Christian County
Leaf Chronicle
Montgomery
Christian
Logan
Wrete
Lord’s Vineyard
Morker
Preacher Critiques Apprenticeship Barriers in Immigrant Labor
The Rev Dr R S MacArthur of Calvary Baptist argues immigrant skilled workers enrich the country yet fear of excluding Americans from trades harms the youth and widens a gap between native-born workers and foreign labor. He urges restoring apprenticeships and expanding manual training while avoiding anti-foreigner prejudice. Meanwhile news notes Irish potatoes and garden surplus as neighbors report potato tops peeking through.
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R. S. MacArthur
Calvary Baptist Church
Macave
America
Rockingham County Burglary and Assault Case Stirs Lynching Talk
Allen Nelson, a Black man with multiple aliases, burglarized the Hoffines home in Rockingham County and attempted to rape Martha Randolphi, age sixteen. He fled after being pursued, was captured, and jailed in Reidsville. The town feared lynching as Nelson, a convicted felon, awaits further court action.
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Allen Nelson
Willian Hoffines
Rockingham County
Martha Randolph
Huffines
Nelson
Reidsville
Elson
Enpn
Cape Fear
Yadkin Valley
Haffines
Rockingham
Miss Randolph
Old Hillsboro remembered in enduring home pride
A Statesville Landmark reader writing from Hillsboro reflects on unchanged memories of his birthplace. He praises Hillsboro for keeping its first principles and familiar scenes, noting friends who have passed away and the desire to return to the town of his youth.
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Durham Globe
Hillsboro
Cornwallis
Tunderland
Old Eno
Wilmington
John Evans
Washington County
Miss
Mississippi
Evans
Bogue River
Sunflower River
Donah
Rachel
Emma
Benjamin
Gilmore
William
Henderson Myer
Isaiah Boston
Suesa Weston
Hester
John Henry
Jonas Goodman
Bogue Creek
Vicksburg
Northlina
Queer Marriages and Crow Feasts in Rural Maine
The Western Maine Congregational pastor Rev. W. G. Wade recounts odd marriage tales including a teen bride and young groom, a mispriced nuptial deal, and a humorous exchange over damages. Also noted are Mr. A. W. Cole’s crow feeding with strychnine soaked corn, reportedly killing about twenty crows.
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W. G. Wade
Maine
Polly
Hillsboro
A. W. Cole
Cedar Grove Township
Mr. Cole
Berea’s J N Fuller Named Candidate for Legislature
The Berea community backs J N Fuller for the lower house. He is described as trusted and a friend of the poor with no faults, though noted as a confirmed bachelor.
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Osford Ledger
Berea
Ture
J. N. Fuller
Lagislature
Unveiling of Gen Lee Statue Prompts Confederate Pride
The Raleigh Christian Sun notes Richmond plans for May unveiling of Gen Robert E Lee statue. Col Burgwyn calls the likeness splendid and details a ceremonial program. Rail lines may offer reduced rates for visiting groups, with meals at twenty five cents and encampment space arranged by the committee.
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Lee
Raleigh Christian Sun
Col. Burgwyn
Paris
Mercie
R. K. Lee
Richmond
Burgwyn
Eer
Cot
A. G. Evans
Cart
Thomas Extert
Sec
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Las
Tarrey& Devaney
Virginia
Thaxton & Watkins
Richwond
E A
Bradsher
Saleman
Raleigh
Fayetteville Street
Jmigh
N.C
Prac Yard
Lawler
Omas
A. Goodwin
Durham
Goddess
Brothers
North Charles St
Baltimore
Berar
Charlve He
Ronicle
Oxford
Odd Fellows
Newbern Journal
New York Star
Franklin
Statesville
Queer Marrages
Boston Herald
R. E. Lee
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