05 Aug 1874
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1874
Page
1
The New York Herald outlines sunstroke risks and treatments with input from physicians in the East and West. It covers hospital observations at Bellevue, prevention, and post mortem findings, including fatalities in 1872 and practical cooling methods.
Historian Z. Eastman recounts Owen Lovejoy’s 1848 Bureau County trial over alleged harboring of two enslaved women Agnes and Nancy. The piece criticizes the grand jury, notes Lovejoy’s abolitionist stance, and remarks that the prosecution failed to prove the women were slaves or that he stole them, ending with a reflection on justice and reputation.
The Philadelphia police acknowledge failure in recovering little Charley Ross and may have abandoned the case as Taggart's men continue a cautious search. Journal reports hint a ransom may be paid while a cryptic message from C R R appears suggesting a meeting, possibly part of Ross correspondence. A separate daylight kidnapping attempt occurred in West Philadelphia, echoing the Ross case. The saga raises doubt about police efficiency and the city’s ability to thwart organized kidnap gangs.
The Boston Globe reports Jesse Pomeroy has confessed to the murder of Horace Millen and Katie Curran, detailing how he lured and killed Millen, then previously killed Curran. The article notes the confession was made to at least two people and may be shared in court, with motive cited as an impulse rather than premeditation.
Report from a private meeting mentions $20,000 offered for the capture of the abductors and the return of the child. Officials express desire for justice but note limitations of a judge’s power. Mayor Stokelyrey, arriving from Long Branch, discusses the case with local citizens and community leaders.
The Lincoln Monument Association meets to dedicate the monument on October 15 during the Army of the Tennessee reunion in Lincoln’s memory. Grant may deliver the dedicatory address. Committees include Colonel John Williams and Hepburn Bateman. Funds for two statues are not yet raised but pledges from Philadelphia and Boston exist. Senator J. Oglesby will speak on the history of the monument.
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