Confession of Professor Webster case referenced by council
Dr Putnam, Webster’s spiritual adviser, presents a confession stating Webster killed Dr Parkman. In vivid detail he recalls threats, the fatal blow with a wood stick, disposal of the body, and efforts to conceal evidence, with mentions of notes and money matters fueling the crime. The council weighs the confession against earlier innocence petitions and contemplates its impact on the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Wis
Tom
Putnam
Parkman
Prof. Webster
Hia
Dr. Parkman
Maxwell
Littlefield
Lr. Parkman
Cambridge
Boston
Littledeld
Atream of
Cochituate
Pawer
Childred
Dr. P
Tina
Webater
Gareo
Putentm
Procerdes
Oraetia
Luthefield
Sabbath School Celebration Draws Five Hundred Children
A Marshall State newspaper report describes a large Sabbath School celebration on the Fuartz with about five hundred children, youths, and teachers participating. Delegations from Baptist and Union Sabbath schools joined others, weather nearly disrupted outdoor events, but singing and addresses were well received and memorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuartz
Baptist
Aluson
Union Sabbath School
Marengo
Bat
Michigan Central Railroad Prosperity Praised In Local Notice
Detroit Advertiser quotes Michigan Central Railroad as fostering prosperity for travelers and farmers, highlighting wool shipments, freight and passenger service, and planned extensions toward Chicago and Buffalo. It notes extensive railroad expansion and internal improvements boosting Michigan’s economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich. C. Ror
Noone
Advertiser
Calhoun
F Armors
Centrall
Central Michigan
North Shore
Buffalo
Wicwisan Crataan Rarnoap
Conreal
Vomnaeae
Ely
Beleuqurntly Age
Sgate
Kalluxee
Oules
Nyoaly Sesiding
Boson
New Buffalo
Lake Michigan
Tisanow
Michigan City
Eadh
Chicago
Satell Insigna
Nid’ Np
Ballito
Ini City
Fa ‘ Pd
Fourth of July Celebration in Early Nation’s Spirit
A 19th century account describes a July 4 gathering with Sabbath schools and civic leaders, featuring a procession, a courthouse speech by Judge Shearman, and an oration by FPW Shiarmaa. Toasts honor Washington, the revolution, the Union, and republic virtues, stressing morality, religion, and unity amid patriotic displays and fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giaful Aayinga
Mreemuel Fiteh
Anid Fmak
Geat Issac Waletun
Continental Congress
Tilutson
Catt House
Court House
Noyes
W. Shiarmaa
Prater
Advocating Stricter Fire Safety for Inland Vessels
The piece argues for rigorous enforcement of existing laws and stronger regulations to compel steamship owners and officers to invest in life protection measures. It cites a Delaware River steamer’s potential to flood decks with water, recalls the Globe incident, and warns that passengers often fail to prepare for sudden danger. It urges congressional petitioning as travel expands on inland waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anitipat
Delaware
Globe
Thiall
Griffith
Congress
United States
US Gentleman Secures 20 Year Water Pipe Grant in Panama
A United States gentleman has obtained a grant authorizing him to lay dawn pipes for bringing pure and wholesome water to Panama. He holds exclusive privilege for twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Panama
Unclear Fragments From Local Text
Fragmentary OCR text shows disjointed phrases with names and places unclear. Readable items reference a person and a place but full facts are not recoverable from the supplied snippet.
Compromise and Bounty Land Bill Debates in Congress
Proceedings show the Senate and House debating the Missouri Compromise and the Bounty Land Bill. Senate speeches by Douglass and Webster weigh admission of California and the Pacific line, while the House approves bounty land grants for veterans and inspects naval and territorial issues amid ongoing contested elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tn Besari
Grnare
Red
Renato
Buath
Carolina
Douglass
Sacramento
Colorado
California
Soule
Missouri
Sour Ngifornia
Pee House
House
Senate
Bool
Sun
Ing
Great Britain
United States
Indiana
Mexico
Department of the Barrior
Meath
Seavey
Foote
Td Monroe
Woashiogl
New Mexico
Eec
Lovar
Stounton
Venn
Aleredl
Webster
Cinia
Ne Foote
Barnwell
Butler
Davis
Elect
Trouise
Also Mentioned on This Page
Confsaeton
PRO
Oe Pankasgy
Dr. PL
Park
Tie College
Bac
da Py
Lin
Phad
Petee
Charles River
Petter
Devald
Pettee
Gelling
Drew
Henchman
Ken
Sindetta
Powis Mastkely
Calla
Lvba
Algenti
Goa
Thad
Spain
Craigie's Bridge
Bng
East Cambridge
Woo
Porchusca
Coe Ae
Lindedele
Atier
Marshall Statesian
Marshall
Gro
Pratt
Michigan Central Railroad Company
Qegilar
J. Pietus
Bunker
Monmouth
George Washington
Tice Provident
Pho Army Oni
Peninsula
Poco County
Messrs.Ward
Lake Michi-gon
Canada
Europe
Cilier
Uge
San Francisco
Cheater County
Francis
Congres
Joye
Maller Seale
Arried
Burlington
Angio
Spire
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!