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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1882
Page
4
Philadelphia correspondents recount Mary Todd Lincoln’s early dream to marry Abraham Lincoln and become first lady, including her letters and later matchmaking efforts, plus notes on Robert Lincoln and Washington connections. The piece also covers a Philadelphia to Lambertville criminal case involving a man named Pidcock who lured a Lambertville girl to Philadelphia, leading to her rescue and ongoing legal actions.
Frank Pidcock, a stylish young man, is jailed in Flemington on charges of enticing Laura Lewis a minor from Lambertville. The girl, under 15, was lured from home by Pidcock who had written promising city work and thrills in Philadelphia. She was returned home by her mother after two days in Philadelphia.
New York Star reports 19 year old Tillie Trimble of No 92 Fourth Place recounting a burglary at a Brooklyn home. White left in charge, door locked, return finds front door broken, intruder ransacks parlor and bureau then flees to basement chased by Tillie who dials police. Officer Cassidy arrives, restrains burglar who resists and is taken to Butler Street station.
Captain Leavy questioned a prisoner who hid a pocketful of shams as he was searched. Two skeleton keys with picklocks were found along with reverse jewelry items belonging to Ying Trimoe. The thief, naming himself David Henry, claimed residence at 147 Main Street Williamburg, a Brooklyn street not present. A Glasgow letter to evangelistic committees mentioned Winter geet jogs and daily prayer practices, linking to Christian workers.
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