Triplets. The Hangman Makes a Handsome Haul
In New York City three murderers Weston Ellis and Thompson were hanged at Toombs Prison at 10 30 am for the murder of Abram Weissberg a peddler. A disorderly mob clamored for admission and blocked streets before reporters were allowed in The prisoners walked out with clergymen and the sheriff signalled the moment the bodies were lifted. Weston died easily Thompson struggled Ellis tied the knot and died as the rope caught under his chin. the crowd shouted and some cried for rope.
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New York
Weston
Ellis and
Thompson
Toombs
Abram Weissberg
Peddler
Ellis
Underlying Causes of Intemperance Lecture
Mr. Prentice Mulford spoke at Trenor's Hall on the underlying causes of intemperance. He warned against dogma, urged temperance as self-control, and linked drinking to poor diet, lack of air, overwork, and stress from modern life. He cited English mills and American tenements, child laborers, degraded trades, and strain on the brain as feeding the drink habit, urging education and self-discipline to raise all classes.
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New York Herald
Prentice Mulford
Trenor's Hall
Aaron Burr
Lie
England
Atlantic
New York City
Chools
Mulford
Congress
Whisky Ring explosion feared as Chicago frauds loom
Washington readers expect a major Whisky Ring expose from Chicago with Treasury officials avoiding comment. Senators report the President is harsh on conspirators and will show no mercy to the guilty. Rumors about Grant Bristow quarrels and cabinet shifts are denied, while friends who sought to stall prosecutions have faltered.
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Washnaton
Washington
Chicago
Treasury
Iate
Gen. Grant
Mr. Bristow
Pianos and Organs Sold at Great Reductions
Visitors are welcomed to Messrs. Whitney and Holmes ware rooms in Benneson’s block to view Concert Grand Upright and Square Grand Pianos. The entire stock is offered at greatly reduced prices with cheaper Pinues and significant organ price cuts, inviting purchases or inspections in this city.
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Messrs. Whitney & Holmes
Benneson
Taft and Weimar Sentenced in Revenue Fraud Case
Milwaukee Dec 20 John G Taft and Phillip Weimar were convicted of conspiring to defraud the revenue. Taft received five months in the state prison and a 2000 dollar fine plus half the trial costs. Weimar got six months in the county jail, a 2000 dollar fine and half the trial costs. Col Babcock left for Washington with Judge Krum. Trial to be before Circuit Judges Treat and Dillon, starting Jan 11.
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Milwavkere
John 8. Taft, Pauger
Phillip Weimar
Col
Balcock
Curcaco
Col. Babcock
Washington
Krum
United States Circuit Court
Treat
St. Louis
Dillon
Iowa
Mount Vesuvius Eruptive Signs Warn of Long Activity
Mount Vesuvius shows a gradual rise in fire and smoke as observatory instruments move. Prof. Palmient predicts a prolonged eruption period, indicating ongoing volcanic activity.
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Mount Vesuvius
Palmient
Clerical Views on Church Taxation in Quincy
The Rev H W Beecher’s sermon on atheism frames a broader debate with clergymen Smyth Anderson and Moseh weighing church taxation. They discuss whether religious property should bear public levies, raise questions on state morality, property ownership, and the role of churches in society and education. A theological critique of atheism follows, exploring God, science, and faith.
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Quincy
Smyth
Hegel
Ccc
Eens
Cees
Trinity Church
Brooklyn
Williamsburg
Cummings
New York Observer
Hallock
The
Journal of Commerce
New York Tabernacle
Connecticut
Washington
Age of the Sexes Lecture on Woman and Life Expectancy
Dr. Lambert of the Popular Life Insurance Company delivered a Bay State Course talk at Music Hall on woman’s nature duties needs and entitlements. He argued Americans outlive English, citing New Hampshire women as notably long-lived and described ear jewelry as a clue to aging.
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Boston
Lambert
Popular Life Insurance Company
New York
Bay State
Music Hall
Europe
New Hampshire
Clayton Notes on Local Trade and Manual Improvements
Correspondent reports steady seasonal trade in Clayton with farmers selling hogs and workmen finishing the new Methodist church basement expected to be ready by January. Local industry includes Frey and Blank’s patent hay-press improvements and a $350 hay-press for Putnam County. Ownership changes shift in Edmunds and Dunckleburg, Williams buys a former Ensley building for a picture gallery. The railroad round-house is replaced with a three-stall facility and coal prospecting remains pending evaluation.
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Clayton
Quincy Whig
New Methodist Church
Frey’ & Blank
Missouri
Putnam County
J. H. Dunckleburg
Edmunds & Dunckleburg
Joseph W. Merritt
Messrs
Burgesser & Crane
W. ©. Williams
Toledo, Wabash & Western Railroad Company
Theo
Mounds Station Hog Trade Propels Local Business
Correspondence from Mounds Station Iowa describes a brisk hog market boosting commerce. Dealers J N Robinson and Watson for Sterling firm expand purchases while kilns from Mumford Nolan Bond operate, with plans to resume full output in January. The town highlights inventive harrows by Wm Franks and notes Robinson Mauny and Miller Co. as leading firms serving country trade.
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Mounds Station
Quincy Whig
J. N. Robinson
Watson
R. Stobinson
Mumford
Nolan Brothers
Brown County
Bond
Robinson & Mauny
8. D. Miller & Co
J. Oliver
Where Is George Card From Benpay Dec 9
A fragmented oblique note allegedly written by George asks for help after an overdose of morphine. The card, found on a street, mentions Benpay and telegraphs Room No. 18, ending with a plea for someone to come quickly. The brittle text hints at amative bitterness and a troubled state.
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God
Matthew Arnold
George
Benpay
Darling
Genar
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H. W. Beecher
MR. Anderson
Grant
Becher
Mr. * Beecher
Isaiah
France
Germany
Aimerica
Mhansell
Church of England
Jerusalem
Cme
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