Execution of O Donnell at Newgate Described in Detail
The December 17 account details the execution of O Donnell at Newgate. It covers the morning preparations, the hanging performed by Binn, the role of Father Fleming, the crowd of about 20 000, and the orderly aftermath as the black flag rose with the dawn.
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Loxpex
O' Donnell
Walher Fleming
Binn
de. Duffield
Newgate
O’ Donnell
Father Fleming
O’donnell
Brnn
O Donnell
Heat
Ponnell
London braces for Fenian Daley and guard deployments
London authorities tighten security after reports of Fenian Daley linked to Clerk Enwell arms. A police corps, many fluent in Irish, guards parliament, Westminster Abbey, government offices, stock exchange, and key sites. Other items note Baker Pasha to Suakim and Franco Chinese mediation talks.
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London
Daley
Clerkenwell
Walsh
Parliament
Westminster Abbey
National Gallery
Mansion House
Stock Exchange
Bank of England
Government order carried in Bert proposal vote
The government faced opposition as the Bert proposal was rejected in a 280 to 221 division. The day’s agenda shifted after the vote, with supporters pressing for the measure and opponents voicing concerns.
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France
China
Bacrinh
Charles Dilke
Chamber of Deputies
Bert
Herison
Senate and House Proceedings Silent on Holiday Adjournment
The Senate and House conduct a week of routine business amid holiday recess talk. Resolutions mark obsequies for Kansas congressman Haskell and memory of D. C. Likell. Debate on railroad land grants and new rules continues as sessions adjourn for Christmas.
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Senate
D. C. Likell
Kansas
Anderson
House
van Wyck
Secretary of the Interior
Texas Pacific Railway
Jsn
Ogether
Ingalls
House of Representatives
Enate
Sixatt
Gills
Callom
United States
Ilinois and
Michigan Canal
Tlinois
Snealis
Levan
Bureau of Military Justice
Corps of Judges Advocate
Army
District of Columbia
Morrison
Will
Collens
Patrick O'Donnell
Mir
Blackturn
Labor
Committee On Education
Congress
Mr. van Wyck
Incalls
Supreme Court
Devens
Justice Harlan
General Land Office
Supreme Court of the United States
van Wiek
Geddes
Keifer
Yeas
Mr. Hollitzell
Washington
Polin Case Seeks Commutation Amid Death Sentence
The Nebraska supreme court adjourned sine die after hearing Polin versus the State. Polin, condemned for murder in Plattsmouth, sought commutation or a new trial. The court overruled the motion for re hearing, vacated the prior execution date, and set it for January 25, 1884.
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Omaha
Lincon
Supreme Court
Polin
Plattsmouth
Centenarian Mrs. Johanna Lipp Celebrated in Kentucky
Mrs. Johanna Lipp of Maysville Kentucky turned one hundred years old after a celebration held in her home. Born in Kerchhelm South Germany in 1783 she has five children nineteen grandchildren and twenty five great grandchildren. Her memory is sharp and she enjoyed a levee with many gentlemen paying respects.
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Johanna Lipp
Maysville
Kerchhelm
South Germany
The Fountain of Life Poem by J F FleisciMan
A Philadelphia Call poem describes a mystical fountain of life. The graybeard guardian watches treasures as seekers pass the rocky portal to drink, with the water promising an immortal righteous life for those who endure trials.
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Philadelphia
Old Time's Death and Nell's Midnight Kiss
A playful poem recalls noon when clocks pause and a sweetheart Nell blushes as a kiss is stolen. The speaker jokes that old time is dead and celebrates a new time of love, with roses strewn as life advances.
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Nell
Christmas and Its Many Voices Across Time
A reflective essay contrasts pagan and Christian Christmas origins with modern celebrations. It traces English and Dutch traditions, Dickensian scenes, and Puritan shifts, praising charity and universal humanity as core Christmas meanings.
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George Herbert
Richard Baxter
Knickernocken
Massachusetts Bay
Diedrich Knickbocker
Bradford
Winthrop
Sewall
Irving
Knickbocker
New Amsterdam
New England
St. Peter's
Bemerton
International culinary exhibition opens in Vienna this January
The first international exhibition of the year will showcase culinary art in Vienna with renowned German and Austrian cooks competing for prizes. W B Johnston concluded an eight month buggy journey ending in Webster Massachusetts after starting in San Francisco.
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Vienna
Germany
Austria
W. B. Johnston
Webster, Mass
San Francisco
Gifted Young Lady Names Notes By Ear In Norwich
The Norwich Bulletin reports a young woman with absolute pitch, able to name notes at sight. Tests show she correctly identified E flat and other tones though the piano was detuned. Her talent appears a natural gift, not learned skill.
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Norwich
Cuno
Buly
Population vs Livestock Growth in 19th Century United States
The United States saw population rise 65 percent since 1860, while livestock numbers increased about 50 percent, indicating slower livestock growth relative to people.
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United States
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Fountain OF Life
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