Execution of Pearson-His Confession in Basrox
Pearson condemned for the murder of his wife and two children is executed at 10:30 AM. He confesses on the gallows and prays for salvation as a crowd gawks, then his body is taken to Wilmington for burial amid a large, agitated scene.
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Pearson
Basrox
Folluwe
Marthia
Sarah
Lydia
Lean
Henry
Bromfield Street
Meliss
Providence
Fremont Street
Temple Place
Providente Depot
Boyleston Street
Martha
Daniel Janesweed
Wilmington
Ife
Webster
Gilbert Browncell, Jr
Cayuga County
Baptist Church
Elmira
Paorgssin Winstea
Harvard University
Seminary of Learning
United States
Boston Times
Carthage
Taaune
Louisville
Cincinnati
Melancholy Death Beyond the Delavan House
A young woman identified as Margaret Ann Thornton arrived from Buffalo, lodged at the Delavan House, and was found dead in her room the next afternoon. A post mortem and coroner’s inquest suggested chloroform overdose possible from self administration to ease pain. She traveled from Jackson, Mississippi, to Thornton’s Perry, New Hampshire, with esteemed family ties. Letters found imply no premeditation. authorities will report further findings.
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Margaret Ann Thornton
Buffalo
Delavan
Gus
Jackson
Miss
Thornton's
Perry
New Hampshire
Ele
Mathew Thornton
Ead
Albany
Ny Hampshire
Des
Swinburn
Salisbury
Richmond Enquirer
Jonny van Bunex
Uerkiner County
New York
Dix
New Mexico
Free Soilers
Adetter
Suota Fe
Ohio Statesaria
Eagle Pass
Rio Grande
Mexico
America
Squires
Wadwraitay
Barcelona
Phillips
Alabama
Griffith
Iit
L. Pootin
Ming County
C. W. Kelso
Wm. A. Galbraith
John L. Walker
Johns Baw
Daniel Pubbins
Hos. Dillon
S. M. Smith
J. We. Wetmore
Fred. Sunnett
Benj. Coats
S. M. Carpenter
Robert Cochran
Reed's Wharf
James Marghy
Reed House
James Murphy
Sud
Sandusky
Tom
John P. Phillips Swort
Sam Tho
Port Waron
Michigan
Cincinnati
Cleveland
U. S
Fairport
John Shooks
Sanusky
Barerlonn
Wheelsman
Portheim
Fort Fairport
Chauncey Me
Juha
Thorpe
Wilson
Amayrica
Bowers
Stillman
Auerjua
Wateh
I-t
Patel
H. Gb. Llyswornh
Ludalo
Savires
Elm
Shickits
Lam Om
Ely
Treditch Sennett
Chas. P. Thayer
A Utah Salt Lake exploration by a 1819 reconnaissance Captain
Despatches from Captain Standabury recounts a west side survey of the Great Salt Lake. The journey crossed 200 miles of desert and a salt field, with mules sinking in salt and a shore-to-shore circuit by land. The party claims first white men to circumnavigate the lake by land, notes shallow water, and doubts navigability.
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Asoup Rirtp
Mitreus
Standabury
Salt Lake
Rorion
Washington
Iis
Great Salt Lake
Col. Fremont
America
Saltat
Tom
Utah Lake
Democratic Nominations Report Under Coronze's Inquest
Erie report on August 3 1950 notes obligations to W A Gilbraith Esq as a Coronze's Inquest member for their evidence coverage. The fragment cites Democratic nominations and inquest proceedings with legal formalities.
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W. A. Gilbraith
Coronze
Endorsement for Col McCandless in Pennsylvania Senate race
The Bedford Gazette and Pittsburgh Post back Col Winson McCand for United States Senator from Pennsylvania, arguing the West deserves the candidate and praising McCandless as worthy of the Democracy's confidence. The piece urges caution, favors first selecting a Democrat in the Legislature, then supporting McCandless if elected.
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Bedford Gazette
Pittsburgh Post
Winsox Mc’ Aarnda
Pittsburgh
United States
Pennsylvania
East
Commonwealth
Orthy
Kaystone
Col. McCandlessay
Galphin Patriotism and Cabinet Refusal
The Boston Post condemns the Galphin cabinet for delaying to name advisors, showing selfishness and disregard for the nation. The paper laments that a cabinet left office with broad unpopularity and cynicism surrounding the president and his circle.
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Boston Post
Galphin
Tate
A Contrast on Labor, Debt, and Wealth Across Nations
The piece contrasts English views on labor becoming property with American mobility, cites debates by Jons Brita and Cobden, and notes the burden of Britain's debt and armaments. It lists casualties and injuries from a boat disaster, praises physicians and local aid, and records a coroner's inquest with witness testimony.
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London , Times
Nou Jando
Jons Brita
Cobden
Manchester
House of Lords
Commons
America
Canada
United States
England
Not a particle of Reputation in the Cabinet says Gazette
The Bedford Gazettes contrasts the old Cabinet’s despised Capitol with a new dynasty lacking reputation. The piece argues Tom Corwin and Ju das and Arnold have wide renown and suggests the Cabinet does possess a reputation, citing Corwin as a proof.
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Bedford Gazetts
Gazette
Tom Corwin
Mexico
Judas
Arnold
How the Tariff Ruins the Country
The piece argues tariffs harm the nation by driving immigrants from Europe into interior farming work in New York and the Middle States. It claims immigrants are contracted at about $15 per month, suggesting laborers are ruined by the tariff policy and scarce labor supply.
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Europe
New York
Middle States
Presidential Organ A heated exchange over a government newspaper
The piece critiques a proposed government newspaper organ and jokes about presidential use of such a paper. It notes Tribune and Gazette positions and asks if public opinion will resist. The item then shifts to local news about Hannis returning to Keystone Saloon, renaming it Queen City and seeking change.
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the Tribune
The
Gazette
Hannis
Keystone Saloon
Inquest Into Explosion On America Boiler Deaths
Report notes two deaths from incidents on the America and at Out Let Lock. An inquest page cites unknown cause for the boiler explosion. A young man drowned at the Out Let Lock after a gate handle failed and he was swept into the canal.
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America
Cranes Wistr
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Charles Potter
James Kinklin
Michael M'Ducklin
William Brown
Michael Hagerty
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Patrick Welch
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