Confession Excerpt Reveals Dr Parkman Murder Details
The narrative describes a heated interview with Dr Parkman, threats and a violent struggle ending in Parkman’s death. The speaker details disposing of remains, burning clothing and instruments, and attempts to obscure evidence. He recounts preparing to explain the murder and the sequence of actions across the Cambridge and Boston rooms.
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Hosack
Huey
Reciire
Haver
Cambridge
Boston
Littlefield
Dr. P
Death of President General Taylor
The Democrat reports the death of General Zachary Taylor at 10:25 p.m. on the 9th, with officials and family by his side. It notes national mourning, respect across political lines, and that funeral ceremonies occurred simultaneously in major cities.
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Taylor
Union
Explorations Of Great Salt Lake Report Reveals Salt Flat
Capt Stansbury reports 1849 expedition across a dreary 200 mile West Shore trek. A level ten by seven mile salt plane lies crusted with crystalline white salt. Large salt plains exist but are loose and non solid. The lake lacks an outlet.
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Stansbury
Washington
Great Salt Lake
Badger State boat visit and rail plans teased
The Badger State steamship rebuilt by Capt Hotaling appeared in town on Monday with an impressive refit. Directors debated rail connection with Chicago and Galena while a Beloit link was discussed. engraving gifts from Graham and a New York Erie Railroad influence were noted. A trip to Omro carried an Odd Fellows group despite poor weather.
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Hotaling
Janesville
Chicago and
Galena Road
Beloit
Chicago Road
Graham
New York
Erie Railroad
Omro
Odd Fellows
Indies
Wize
Leip
Confession of Webster Aimed at Justice Not Hanging
The piece comments on the Webster confession published in Milwaukee papers. It argues the murder was not premeditated, questions the confessor's integrity, cites rumors of a family payout, and urges commuting the sentence to imprisonment rather than execution to deter crime.
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Frui Street
Carlessly
Craigies’ Bridge
East Cambridge
Littlefield
Webster
Milwaukee
Judicial Row Sparks Public Letters in Wisconsin Courts
The Madison Democrat reports Judge Hubbell accusing Judge Stowe of violating honor over a private letter from Hubbell to Chief Justice Stow. Hubbell claims the letter was publicized. he rebuts the charge and criticizes Stowe’s motives while noting the press generally supports Stow. the letter’s propriety remains unverified.
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Madison Democrat Sn
Hubbell
Stow
Sheboygan
Uabbell
Ltubbel
Stowe
Jadge Hubbell
Our Cousins in the Country
A short moral sketch praising a simple tale that exposes human nature and inner emotions. The piece argues its value over boarding school verse and suggests the story pierces the crust of worldly life, appealing to both business readers and sentimental women.
Counterfeiters Arrested in Waukesha Bust
James B. Galloupe and Julius Chester were arrested in Waukesha for passing counterfeit money. One suspect worked as a clerk in C. R. Dankin's store, after Dankin repeatedly found counterfeit bills. Clerks were watched, one was caught, and several hundred dollars in counterfeit money plus letters linking accomplices were recovered.
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James B. Galloupe
Julius Chester
Waukesha
C. R. Dankin
Darkin
Seizure of Lumber From Muskegon and White Lake Lands
The U S Marshal for Michigan seized lumber totaling 12,000,000 feet from Muskegon and White Lake under government orders for removing timber from United States lands.
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United States
Michigan
Muskegon
White Lake
Plank Road Survey Near Manitowoc Progress Report
The Plank and Coal Road from Menasha to Manitowoc shows 60 teams passing cutouts with five miles of eastern termination under contract. The survey from Menasha to Manitowoc is 49 miles of fertile land set to attract emigrants as grading requires little work. A severe storm hit New York state causing bridge damage and canal washouts, with the Albany line at Schenectady and the Buffalo mail affected.
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Lake Monasha
Manitowoc
Menasha
New York
Schench’s Bridge
Albany
Buffalo
Fox and Wisconsin River Times Debuts at Fort Winnebago
The Fort Winnebago publication Fox and Wisconsin River Times begins as a six column paper by Delany and brothers with editor John Delany. Its salutatory urges citizens to study political science and to resist laws whose indirect effects cannot be clearly traced, stressing community order and defense from armed threats.
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Fort Winnebago
Delany and Brothers
John Delany
Daily Racine Racine Advocate News Briefs
Racine Advocate reports cholera cases in Cincinnati Chicago and Washington City with fatalities feared in New Orleans a fire in Cincinnati causes 15000 dollars in damage. Notable items include wool from 14 sheep at Cooperstown, wool weight, steamship arrivals New York, and a new Wisconsin Statesman planned at Madison.
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Racine Advocate
Iuga Neat
Messrs. Bunner
A. C. Barry
Cincinnati
Chicago
Washington City
Col. Bliss
New Orleans
City of
New York
Cornelius van Starn
Coopertsown
N. Y
France
Milwaukee
San Francisco
Washington
G. P. R. Janus
Madison
Wisconsin Statesman
Bucross
Watertown
Sannon
Connecticut
Cleveland Plaindealer
Boat Makes Nimble Runs on OUF Waters
On Wednesday the craft voyaged to Sacramento and Strong's Landing. It is planned to travel to Win Needoon, Mukwa, and Little Wolf on the Wolf River this Saturday and return Sunday, praised as the best boat for the rivers on OUF waters.
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Sacramento
Strong
Congressional July 2 1837 proceedings highlight naval and land issues
Senate discussions include proposals for a New Haven lighthouse and a Winterset to Cornish Bluffs post route. Naval allowances debate cites 1835 cuts, and a $3571 Navy yard furniture allowance is noted. House adjourns over Fourth after Galphin Claim review. Senate debates on the Compromise and Dominican relations follow, with tariff and land policy items and an adjournment sine die planned for August.
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Senate
Baldwin
New Havens
Dodge
Iowa
Wintersett
Cornei Bluffs
Hate
Naval Affairs
Congress
Secretary of the Navy
Foster
Morse
House
Galphin
Wales
Wilmington
Delaware
U. States
Foote
Committee On Foreign Relations
Dominican Republic
United States
Clemens
Alabama
Dawson
Tiele
National Ira
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Biday
Opin
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Fayal
Deat OF Presidgne Taylor
Rock River Valley Railroad
THE
Badger State
Confession OF Webster
Lake Winnebago
FOX & Wisconsin River Times
AY Racine
Njouse
Giddings
Mr. Clay
Pennsylvania
Yulee
Buied
Renate
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