Origin of Salt River phrase linked to Davy Crockett tale
A Reading Pennsylvania essay traces the saying up Salt River to a Crockett campaign hoax in Kentucky. An opponent allegedly hired a guide to abandon Crockett near Salt River headwaters, fueling a later rebirth of Crockett’s political career and a regional lore of the phrase. The piece contrasts views on suffrage and race, critiquing universal female suffrage while opposing negro equality.
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Questioning Grants Fortune and 800000 Political Pay
The piece questions General Grant’s alleged fortune of 800000 tied to his name on the ticket. It notes grants real estate holdings in Philadelphia Wheeling St Louis and Galena and asks how the sum was amassed. It ponders cotton speculation and suggests Radicals paid for his name while defending the General from theft accusations.
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Editor condemns Charleston paint culture on Chestnut Street
The Philadelphia Evening Star editor cites a discreditable fact about a third of respectable Indies painting faces with Paris smeared makeup on Chestnut Street afternoons. He questions if a strong woman will confront the offender, asking who really knows.
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Thanksgiving Parole Not Issued By Office
No parole or pardon will be issued from this office on Thanksgiving day.
Moncrieff Gun Carriage Impresses in Trials
The Moncrieff carriage uses a six ton rocking elevator to raise and lower a seven inch gun. It fires from a high position and returns to loading level with recoil guiding movement. Trials show improved accuracy and reduced crew from ten to three.
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Killing a Desperado in Thomos Angeles Gunfight
A Lincoln County style gun battle ends with Alvitre wounded as five officers pursue him at his old mansion. The clash involves Henry rifles and revolvers, with Alvitre firing numerous rounds before succumbing to a mortal wound. The Alvitre family history includes multiple violent acts and executions.
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Arrests in Major Rea murder plot in Schuylkill County
John Daffy of Mahanoy City and Thomas Donohoe of Ashland were arrested and jailed in Pottsville awaiting further hearing before Associate Judge Jacob Kline. Habeas corpus writs issued. testimony led to remand. Thomas Doorley, called from Philadelphia, testified that Daffy and Donohoe sought two men to murder and rob Major Rea. Doorley also held for trial. Pollsville Standard.
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One Vote and a Pig Shape War Declaration tale
A Rhode Island pig dispute led two neighbors to legal action on a day the Legislature elected a United States Senator. An absent anti war Assembly member would have sparked an anti war vote, but a pro war member won by one vote and the war of 1812 reference hinges on that single absence.
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New Murder Suspect Arrested in Dona Hue Case
Portrsvie Nov 24 Special to the Daily Eagle reports Prior, the man identified last Thursday as the revolver shooter in the A. W. Rea murder near Centralia, has been arrested and jailed. Authorities say evidence against the parties is strong and expect justice soon.
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