Hangman of Montreal demands title amid fringe reports
A chaotic Victorian row threads through Montreal news with the Hangman of Montreal demanding a noble title akin to Sir Colborne. Coroner courts and grand juries pursue M Adam for a fatal shooting while police investigate fires blamed on refugees.
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Montreal
John Gallows
Sir Colborne
Col
Seaton
Sir Gallows
Cetoy
Colborne
Vaesol
Gow
Chambly
Mignault
de Salaberry
Hia
Roy
L’acadie
Governor Thomson in Detroit Visit Sparks Media Debate
The Detroit Spirit of 76 reports Governor Thomson of Canada visiting Detroit area towns including Maiden and Windsor. The piece mocks the attempt to flatter English and outs Yankee rivals while noting his plain dress and escort. Contact with Governor Woodbridge is noted at the capitol office.
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Thoween
Michigan
Upper Canada
Detroit
Canada
Poulett ‘Thanson
Maiden
Sandwich
Windsor
Ramor
Canadas
Quebec
Woodbridge
Capitol
Aqueduct Blown Up Sparks Transport Halt
The Welland Canal Aqueduct over Chippewa Creek exploded early Saturday, sending two schooners into the breach. One sank into the chasm, the other capsized. The blast halts navigation until repairs are complete, with speculation pointing to Lert as responsible.
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Welland Canal
Chippewa Creek
Rochester Democrat
Lert
Auburn Prison
Foreign Influence and American Taste Show Press Bias
The piece criticizes American papers for chronicling European royals and nobility, mocking a Dutch Count and the Duke of Wellington. It accuses the press of favoring monarchy over republican ideals and notes sensational reports of royal personal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert
Victoria
Duke of Weillington
Duke of Wellington
British Queens and American respect urged in Syracusa Sig nat
An old manuscript fragment rails at American deference to British royalty and warns of Britain’s global influence. It laments a royal speech and extols British imperial power from the Straits to the North Sea, ending with a call to Americans to recognize monarchical authority.
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Victorie
Ton
England
New
Straits
North Sea
Europe
Syracuse Signat
Surgical Band Aims To Ease Amputation Pain
A medical man reports a steel band with a sliding cogged wheel to evenly retract tissue during limb removal, reducing skin dissection pain. Inventor Dr Dixon, a skilled surgeon from this city, demonstrates limb removal in ten seconds. News notes Florida Indian Key massacre and other brief items.
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Dixon
Florida
Indian Key
Charleston
S.C
Kenyon
Kry Wrest
Key West
Marriage Record for Thomas Mott and Laura Fletcher
On September 10, Mr Thomas Mott of Alburgh wed Laura Fletcher of South Hero, witnessed by A C Barler Engineer. The notice records the union between the two residents in the local parish.
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Marnien
A.C. Barler
Thomas Mott
Alburgh
Laura Fletcher
South Hero
Disowned Son Beatings Prominent Warning in Alburgh Notice
A public notice dated Sept 20 1840 from T H Sewell of Alburgh details a family dispute beginning with threats against a son Abraham and recounts severe abuses by his father in Aug 1857 and afterwards. The item notes a paternal disgrace and authorities taking action with a fine described as a merited penalty.
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Omelenet Nomsinger
Alhorgh
Perecos Haresing
Alrahem
Ube
Jonae Hemsinger
Abraham
Erler
Am Ulis
T. II
Sewell
Alburgh
Stanstead
L. G
Ebenezer Judd
Tig Onmmy
Ashington Crown
Dr Taylor's Balsam of Liverwort Advertised Cure claims
An advertisement from Rev. Wa. Smythe promotes Dr. Taylor's Balsam of Liverwort as a remedy for coughs pains in the chest and breathing difficulty. The notice cites testimonials, lists doctors and retailers in several towns, and urges use for consumption and related illnesses.
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Pam
Taylor
A. F. Rogers
M. D
Coxscumrties
Phys Cians
Ald Geevice Taylor
Bowery
Coorg
Pethelion
de. Taylor
Matsane
Dave
Nanvees Dimasis & Weaxxres
Dr. Taylor
Bern
Renin
Tavine
Meg Martin
Rea
Bhut
N.Y
GEO. Barney
Scranton
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Missiskooi Bay
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Golborne
M*ad
Farquhar
Missiskou
Court of King’s Bench
M’adam
Dist
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Dyer
Strachan
King’s College
Toronto
Father In God
Maine
Gov. Thomson
Benj. Lett
Royal Grammar School
Royal Institution
Grammar School
Seminary
The
Picayune
Lucian Bonaparte
Napoleon
Italy
George Barney
Swanton
Henry Asnelstyne
Eny
J. B.D
Caldwell’s Manor
S. C
Jean Baptiste
Acadio L. C
Highgate
Ean Baptiste Bissonete
Lake and
Samuel Barlow
St. Arsans
Vermont
David Lyman
Burlington
State of
Grand Isle
Mad Creek
Aoithong Mile
Hog Island
Swattom
Tabor L Sewelel
General Assembly of the
Stve
Athargh
Canada Line
Kelley's Point
Samuel Derby
Alburg
TAF
William H. Ortis
Wm. H. Mortie
Morit O Highgate
HK. OF
Arseneault
P. 2
B. F
Arseneault, Loot& Sheemuber
Aunamam Honsind
Isaac Honsinger
W., Evans
W. Evans
Chatham Street
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