Riot in York City prompts deadly clashes in New York
A riot linked to the Orangemen parade led to a fatal confrontation with the Hibernians. Police failed to contain the mob as the military fired, leaving about 50 dead and up to 207 wounded. Officials debate allegiance and American citizenship amid flare ups.
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Fiendish murder case from Onarga Illinois shocks Coroner Jury
Testimony from Mrs Meara and daughter Sarah describes a brutal killing of a boy by his father Martin Meara. The confession details severe whipping with a horse whip, burning with a stove, and drugging the child before the he died. The narrative also notes prior abuse of the mother and the boy, with burial after death. Separate items discuss railroads aiding farmers and assorted regional notices from Tennessee and Indiana.
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Mississippi School Desk Purchase Question
A Mississippi paper reports 7000 desks bought for $7 each totaling $49,000, funded by the schools. The same desks are sold elsewhere for $350 each, prompting questions among Mississippians about who benefited from an apparent $24,500 overcharge or theft.
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Mississippi
Creek Torn OFF in Barnyard Colt Attack
Six year old George Krauss was bitten by a colt at St. Wendell's barnyard tearing off his right cheek and part of the jaw. Initial fears of death gave way to improving condition as doctors monitor the youngster.
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George Krauss
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