Noted Criminal Knapp Details Tough Past and Arrest
Historical account describes Knapp's youth marked by theft and debauchery, profane language, excessive drinking, and a life of vice. He allegedly drank before visiting R Crowninshield Jr in Danvers on the murder evening, met Crowninshield in Brown Street, and was later arrested at Wenham. The Commercial Gazette notes a sealed package left by Knapp to be opened after his brother Joseph's November trial.
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R. Crowninshield, Jr
Danvers
R. Crowninshield
Brown St
Wenham
The
Commercial Gazette
Knapp
Joseph
Election results from Norwalk reveal American System support
Abstract votes show supporters of the American System elected in Norwalk County on Tuesday. Everrucros Cooer, Esq. is reported elected to the next Congress by a large majority. Gen. Duncan McArthur is poised to be Ohio's next governor. Schuyler Fan Rensselaer, Esq. is reelected Justice of the Peace for Ridgefield Township.
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Friends of the “ American
Everrucros Cooer
Duncan M’arthur
Ohio
Schuyler Fan Rensselaer, Esq
Ridgefield
Holy Inquisition
Europe
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Spain
England
London
House of Commons
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Huron County
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Eldredge
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Tate
Milan
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Fitchville
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Uniony Town
Richland County
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Fall of Knapp Follows Salem Murder Trial
The Boston Courier reports John Francis Knapp’s execution for his role in the Salem murders. He died on the scaffold after a calm, solitary night in prison, maintaining innocence and showing little emotion as family attended.
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John Francis Anapp
Boston Courier
Salem
Jno
Francis Knapp
Richard Crowninshield, Jr
J. F. Knapp
Knapp
Tle
Griswold
Flint
Ile
Destructive Fire at Penitentiary Shops
A Friday fire devastated the south range of shops in the Penitentiary yard, destroying buildings and contents while the main edifice suffered little injury. Loss is estimated around five thousand dollars. officials suspect a convict scheme and the Keeper will confine the workers in solitary confinement until the Legislature convenes.
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Ohio State Journal
Proclamation appoints November Thanksgiving day in Ohio
Ohio Governor Allen Trimble proclaims a state Thanksgiving in observance of the General Assembly resolution adopted February 23 1830. He urges a day of worship abstention from labor and prayers for divine guidance forgiveness of transgressions and continued blessings for the land and its institutions.
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General Assembly
Allen Trimble
Ohio
Cotton Factory Fire at East Bridgewater Raises Neglect Concerns
An Orr Factory mill in East Bridgewater burned after hours, with flames seen at 8 PM. Fire was blamed on spontaneous combustion of cotton waste stored in the attic, despite no lights or prior fire. Thirteen thousand dollars of property was insured by the Manufacturers' Insurance Company.
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Boston
Orr
East Bridgewater
Manufacturers’ Insurance Company
France and Fripoli Mission to Tripoli Ends Peacefully
A Tunis letter reports the Tripoli mission succeeded without arms. The Bey signs conditions including full liberty for foreign commerce, tabarca cession to France, end of tribute, return of Ottoman troops, compensation for wrecks, piracy ban, and slave restoration. Boston notes Joshua Bates donates $500 to the Bunker Hill Monument fund, urging broader support.
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Tripoli
Tunis
Tabarca
France
Bunker Hill Monument
Boston Daily Advertiser
Joshua Bates
House of Baring, Brothers & Co
London
T. H. Perkins
Infant son of Eleutheros Cooke dies in Ridgefield
Died in Ridgefield township the fourth instate Finewrarros Cooke aged 1 year 10 months son of Eleutheros Cooke Esq. Obituary notes a infant death with family reference.
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Ridgefield Township
Finewrarros
Eleutheros Cooke
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