Madness and murder trials in a 19th century front page
A sensational discussion on insanity as a defense in murder cases. A superintendent argues many murderers are sane enough to deserve punishment, while citing famous cases and asylum shop talk. The piece also notes a Virginia City ice exhibit showing frozen trout and critiques court procedures that favor technicalities over justice.
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Sin
Worat
Ipanity
Wnich
Pat Cthick
Rst
Eas
Crun
Antora
Tce
Virginia City
Gold Hill Water Company
He Company
Enterpita
San Francisco
San le
Sea Ued
Quentin
Supreme At
Sok
Mormon Religion Exposed Inflammatory Doctrines Alleged
The text critiques Mormon beliefs by citing polygamy as divinely mandated and describes posthumous divine status for faithful men, hell for dissenting wives, and the blood atonement concept as salvation through apostate blood, claiming many apostates are saved in Utah. It labels the doctrines as a centralized, unfavorable summary of the faith.
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Solomon
Palenque
Uxmal
Central America
Mississippi Valley
Church
Hell
Utah
Tragedy and a robbers last stand near Franklin
The tale recalls a penniless woman who sacrificed her money and a cherished revolver to a burglar. She fires the gun, killing him, while a separate note recounts Mrs. Briggs in 1881 Washington as Garfield is shot, the public mourns, praising the fallen leader and his wife.
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The
San Francisco Chronicle
Missippi
Nauvoo
Ill
Joseph Meith
James Noble
Noble
Ruth
Seaith
Smith
Ivory
Abraham
Jacob
Moues
Conte
David
Franklin
Ohio
Cincinnatti
Briggs
Williams
Baltimore and Potomac
Washington
Garfield
Gart
Blaine
Harry
James
Guiteau
America
New Jerusalem
Work Your Way Up Phrase Cautions Against Borrowing Help
The excerpt advises progressing by own effort and cautions against accepting loans from friends. It suggests preferring independence and warns that help can hinder ascent, implying a moral about self-reliance and perseverance in advancement.
Moody Talk Tells Work Ethic and Farm Chance Rules
A speaker urges the unemployed to take any available work whether in town or country, citing examples of workers improving lives through steady labor. He advises perseverance, walking long distances if needed, and trusting in God for aid while emphasizing behavior that pleases employers. The scene shifts to a duck-hunting anecdote with a bluffing stranger questioning a shot.
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Chicago
Sle
Mr. Moody
Illinois
Notice to creditors of Mary Ann Hart estate in Stephenson County
All persons with claims against the estate of Mary Ann Hart deceased must present them for adjudication at the Stephenson County Court in Freeport during the December term, on the third Monday, at the courthouse.
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Mary Ann Hart
Stephenson County
Court House
Freeport
State OF Illinois
Circuit Court
John A. Davie
Jennie Davie
Jennie Davis
Anid
Jennie Davin
Eld
Brewster
Hiinots
Nery & Strauss
State OF Illinom
Astd County
Jonas HW
Crane
Caroline Crane
James W. Crane
Cynthia Crane
Harriet van Dyke
Jumea HW
van Dyke
Nelson Martin
Rhoda Martton
Ella Martin
Daniel 5
Bald Court
Darton & Haroun
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Fitznoodle
Chancery Notice
J. Benson
Dolmans
Fancy Foods
Stephenson Street
D, Adamson
Cal
D. Adamson
Freeport Market
Smith & Porter
Freeront
Cananeey Beeroneneye
W. G
W. Barnes
Stephenson
Jos. H. Reineke
Galena Street
Harness Shop
Nole
Mar Catland
Jonathan Boyer
Fry
Freeport, Ill
Johnston Patent
Pisslay
Java
Cove
Headquarters
Brewster House
Diffewbaugh
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