Leaves from the Note-Book of a New York Detective
A detective recounts investigating the 1840 Grand Street murder of Mrs Weldon. Suspect Milwood is cleared. Hannah, a servant, and accomplice Holsley confess after a key clue at a drugstore prompts capture. Milwood later marries Brampton’s associate, and the couple prosper with children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Williamsbore
Curiudithy
Siampton
Yan
Millson
Alnay Ferreet
Aueli Watters
Wellon
Wil- Hintubarg
Grand Scréet
Misa Millwood
Larneh
Grand Street
Mira
Mitwood
Millspo
Williamsburg
Mralon
Bill Motsley
Eagle Tavern
Eagle
Ulannah
Miss Milwoon
Holsley
Ciowuilt
Moladey
Anda Uvingr
Milwood
Tom
Chia
Wannah
Statyn
Kitchly Milwood
Answers From the Abbe Shord Pupil on Gratitude Hope and God
The pupil of the Abbe Shord offers extraordinary responses about gratitude as the memory of the heart, hope as happiness, and desire as a treetop burden. He defines God as the nebstadry Being and the machinist of nature, debating reason and doubt amidst a cryptic, fragmentary text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shord
God Resson le Goud
Advice on Suitors and Living Without a Trade
A dated moral fragment advises women to avoid marrying a man without an occupation, urging discernment against theater lovers and those fond of taverns, cards, or flashy wealth. It warns such unions lead to misery, hardship, and early death, while praising a stable, respectable suitor with a legitimate calling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
Bonie
Vady
Tonext
Yaunah
Uel
Gragd Street
Misa Mitwood
T-koow
Ian Tenito
Lanidge
Haonah
Thia
Hannah
Dia
Grand Street
Wariods
Ducca
Yatta
Adems
Ayer
Ghureh
Balloon ascent probes rain in stratus and high cloud
In England, a scientific balloon ascent studied rain formation from ground to high altitudes. Observers noted rain drops at ground level, pinpoints higher up, dry fog higher still, and dry air at 8000 feet. The voyage described winds in opposite quarters and clouds mingling as the balloon descended, illustrating moisture release over distant fields and gatherings below.
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Mr. Glacier
England
Columbus
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Marveliall Statesiang
Powtisneo Syert
Manadac
Csenoen County
Michiaan
Seth Lewis
Dibble
State Street
Soluiera
A. B
Cook & Co
Ian
Egglaston
Suevesaay
Benders
Stanes Fitzgerald
O'Brian
Thorneys
Gyausel
Lian
Solivitora
Dan Wolkefiyana
Th. Sill
Kf. D
Pragees
M Ghall
Siving
Moody
Wanda Bay Sesio— —— Snennean
Woolley
Waite
James A. Miner
Law
Chancery
Dante
F. W. Sherman
Office of the Peace
Albion
Mich
Covery
State
Sidney Thomas
Selicitor
Adelityer
Schuvter
Phenix
Hartford
Itdamipte Gusli
Chaige
Wingle
Phoenix
Denise
Maesix
UGC
Phowhis
OSA
Michigan
Furan
Seibester All
Fu Mets
Pirigers
Ualen
Marshall
Earnest Gabler
Aasgralttnere
Merony
Hin Irge
Hin Mann
Deaghas
Chaser
Gerdes
M&oo Uwlk
Ford
Timothy Meagow
Huber
Mureball
Fredania
Calhoun Co
Mieh
Charles BE
Gregg
Burpee & Son
Pekonsha
Frank
Stuart
Aras
Prurigo Lotio
AFL
the Great
Itch and Humay “Killen
Prurioo
LOTIO
New York City
Wasta
Pirl
Oliag
Joly Millson
Lin
Brampton
Gov. Brown
Georgia
Alex. Stephens
Jonah
Alexander Milliver
Rochester
Quebec
Phe Auy
Republicas
Gettychalk
Wenda
Maximilian
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Kennedy
Detroit
Robert
Fort Lafayette
New York Harbor
Washington
Great Britain
United States
Earl Russel
Seward
Seaga
Ngain
Boston
Johnson
United States Service
South
Richmond
Trans: Mississippi
Big Grande
Kirby Smith
Trans-Mississippi
Mississippi
Confederacy
Neutran
Victoria
Brishaw Young
Ovary
Fort Pitt
Pittsturgh Sonde
Chicago
Aix
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