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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1893

Page

3

The Crooks Congress Open At Chicago Fair

A long feature warns that Chicago will host a vast wave of crooks and pickpockets during the World's Fair. It details plans by police to guard visitors, lists notorious offenders like Mollie Matches and James Wilson, and explains arms of surveillance including Porteous’s Bertillon bureau and two police courts. It notes expected costs, staffing, and measures to deter stealings while urging visitors to stay vigilant.

Molliez Chicago Cronks Fair City Chicago Crooks’ Congress Banko Jackson Park James Wilsor Hhe Bertillon Bureau George 3 Porteous Cleveland New York Miman Mollie Mailie Matches Afollie Mollie Marches Ohio James Wilson Harrison Wilson Poodle Murphy Chris Hoylebert Cincinnati Auditorium Atlantic Hybbert H. Clarze

Odd Exits From Life and Mutual Deaths on Ferry Routes

A sweeping survey of suicides and fatal accidents highlights sensational self destruction, bizarre deaths, and the ferry route as a frequent backdrop. Accounts from New York, Bridgeport, Tone, and Chicago detail dramatic, often gruesome methods, with reflections on public fascination and rare coincidental fatalities.

Mexico Bridgeport Conn Mich Brooklyn Chicago Braddock Barrett Fostex

Emigrant Bosley Murder Trial Ends in Quick Execution

A California overland party recounts the 1852 murder of Bosley and his subsequent lynch justice. A duel of a German questions faith, and 12 marksmen execute Bosley at dawn after a jury verdict of guilty. The tale ends with burial in the hills as the party continues toward Oregon.

Plains California Jay Green Alino’s Mr. Green Bosley Major Beal Coon Beal Pennsylvania Oregon Oregon Company Hosley Geran

Rival of Mrs. Druse story mirrors Foote suspected murder case

The Foote murder case in Broome County parallels Mrs. Druse's firing up rural gossip. Mrs. Foote confessed to killing Richard Foote after a jealous row, aided by farmhand Lewia Furman, burning the body in a barn and attempting to destroy bones and evidence, with long, sensational local attention.

J. G. Blaine Washington J Geen Albany Governor Hill Richard Foote West Colesville Broome County N. Y Druse Foote Wicer Furman Nurs Foote

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