The Charley Ross Kidnapping Case Unfolds in 1874
The case follows Charley Ross, abducted in Philadelphia in July 1874, with two ringleaders William Mosher and Joseph Douglas identified by police. Detectives traced letters from the kidnappers, coordinated New York and Philadelphia efforts, and pursued leads across cities, culminating in a nationwide manhunt and evolving police cooperation.
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Wal
Bill
Commodore Vanderbuts
Walling
GI Monber
Captain Heddon
Mosher
Usher
Hein
Philadelphia
Mr. Rona
New York
Hedden
Heddan
Hodder
Douglas
Hamed Westervelt
Johnson
Clark
Allan Jotinean
Partea
Terme
Europe
Ross
Rose
Westervelt
Yell
Ble Tance
Weatervelt
Pursuit of Mosher and Douglas Ends in Bay Ridge Firefight
Detectives extend five month chase of Mosher and Douglas as they hide near New York watercourses. Private arrests lead to the December burglary capture at Judge Van Brunt’s Bay Ridge home after an armed stand by the judge and servants. A gunfight erupts at the rear, wounding one burglar, while a second escapes as Albert Vance confronts the assailant.
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Baltimore
Mosher
Viat
Walling
Wertervelt
Douglas
New York
Judge van Brunt
Bay Ridge
J. H. van Brunt
Mr.Van Brunt
Albert
Frank
van Brant
Mr. van Brunt
Mr. van Brant
Spain
Albert Vance
Renin Albert
Werth
van Brunt
Fred
Joseph Douglas
Clark
William Mosher
Charley Ross
New York City
Slater
Charley Rosy
Germantown
Detglas
France
Douglan
Moxhor
Dying Kidnappers Confess in Charley Ross Case
In a rain soaked confrontation, Joseph Douglas aka Clark and William Mosher are killed after confessing their roles in kidnapping Charley Ross. Mosher dies instantly. Douglas dies later. Detective Walling confirms their identities. Charley Ross remains missing despite a $20,000 reward and immunity promise.
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Jon Douglas
William Mosher
Jant
Mosher
Walter Ross
Philadelphia
Charley Ross
New York's First Hogan A Storied Irish Merchant Hero
A portrait of Michael Hogan born in 1766 County Clare who rose from cabin boy to ship captain and consul. He amassed wealth in New York atop Pearl Street and Greenwich Street, hosted lavish entertainments, supported Trinity and Grace churches, and died in Washington in 1833.
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New York City
Hogan
Patricks
Jamedes
Williams
Johns
Michael
Hogans
Michael Hogan
New York
Mr. Hogan
Stone Mall
County Clare
West Indies
Santo Domingo
Havana
Indies
Captain Hogan
Pearl Street
Broadway
Astor House
Greenwich Street
Irruhmhn
John Henry Hobart
Trinity
Grace Church
Broadway and
Tenth Street
York
England
United States
Valparaiso
South America
Washington
St. Patrick
Home of W Clark Russell Noted for Historic Hath Home
The Hath house once occupied by W Clark Russell is praised by the Westminster Gazette as quaint and picturesque with deep historic ties. Guests include Jane Austen who lived there with her family for years and in a nearby garden area the old world charm remains evident as Mr Row Fell yearned for a harbor side home.
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W. Clark Russell
Clark Russel
Weotminaigr Gazette
Jane Austen
Miss Austen
Mr Balfour and the Scotch Humortet
An old note recalls a Whittinghame weather quip about impending rain. The Scottish humorist predicted 72 days of rain, while a stateman doubted a 40 day flood, reflecting playful misreads of weather lore.
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Mr. Balfour
Whittinghame
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gang Rie
Apman
Ley Rowe
Philadelphia Public Ledger
KL. Jones
Central Station
Mirth
Chestnut Streets
Christian K. Rowe
Atlantic City
Ons
Walter
Charley
Cha
Foss
Rosa
Mr. Rose
Charley Kroster
Kons
Criminula
Mr. Hows
George W. Walling
Heine
Joseph Ross
Watling
Welling
Thirteenth
Joseph Dougian
Doyle
Gi Mosher
Aspecta
Gil Mosher
H. M. Egbert
Hogana
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