John Morrissey and Sam Ward Election Scheme Revealed
The piece recounts John Morrissey, a former prize-fighter and gambler, considering a congressional bid in New York and partnering with Sam Ward to secure votes. It details a notorious plan involving a forged duel threat, a notary protest, and Morrissey’s reform image, ending with praise for his conduct in Congress despite his past.
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Ben
Perley Poore
John Morrissey
Congress
John
Sam Ward
Sam
Morrissey
Wotery
Fortune
Morissey
Bill
Johnny Heenan
Washington
Templemore
Tipperary County
Ireland
Morder
Troy
New York
Federal
House of Representatives
Governor Gaston and the debtor's dead wife tale
A Boston Record anecdote recounts Governor Gaston dunning a client with a long past due account. The man laments being unable to start after his wife’s death, and the soft-hearted governor, moved by the grief, forgives or delays the collection. A few days later, the governor encounters a friend.
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Boston
Gaston
Man’s compassion tests grim joke about widow death
An attorney describes a client who mourns his wife deeply, only to reveal the man remarried shortly after her death, prompting a wry, mordant exchange about the passage of grief and time.
Burglars Kit and Tools From England Described
The Chicago Herald outlines burglary equipment from England including skeleton keys, a five foot Jimmy with fulcrum, brace and bit, nippers for cutting stones, and tools for window catches. It discusses vault and safe breaches, methods to blow or force locks, and the scuttle ladder setup used by burglars. Also noted is Irenicus Prime, a Manchester minister famed among Calvinistic circles, with biographical details and literary influence.
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Chicago Herald
England
Sueffield
Birmingham
Wolverhempton
Jimmy
Apothecary
Seattle
Red dye attack at Preston court case shocks jurors
A Preston Sheriff's Court trial recounts M Alden suing Barrow flax and jute works manager Schieidrheit after a red dye box topple. The defendant joked the plaintiff would be a red devil for three months. Dye ruined clothes and harmed sight, and the man lost work amid ridicule. In Evansville, Indiana, 100 female weaving workers walk out over a fifteen percent wage cut.
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Sheriff’s Court
Preston
M’alden
Schieidrheit
Barrow Flax and Jute Works
Devonshire Hotel
Borrowein-Purness
Dr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy Ad
A promotional note praises Dr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy as a patent medicine with wide experience and merit for blood, liver, and urinary organ troubles. The piece contrasts patent medicines with ordinary remedies and asserts the product's value beyond advertising. July 31.
Positive Cure for Piles Emphasized by Italian Ointment
Local notice for Dr Morck’s Italian Pile Ointment claiming guaranteed cure or money back. Applies to internal external blind bleeding or itching piles. Price four box. No cure No pay. Sold by A W Morck, Druggist.
Listen to Your Wife in The Manchester Guardian 1833
A letter from Manchester describes a paralyzed cotton spinner who recovered after wife advocacy for Hop Bitters. He recalls Locomotor Ataxy and recent recovery beginning November 8 with renewed strength and mobility, urging readers to avoid patent medicines while praising Hop Bitters’ perceived effect.
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Manchester Guardian
Manchester
Shardip
Sam
Jou Blarebuks
Eng
Maine
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Ian Ward
S.irenzus Prime
Irenicus
T. 8
Arthur
Mr. Prime
Ballston
Saratoga County
N. Y
Cambridge
Washington County
Williams College
Princeton
The
New York Observer
St. James
Evansville
Ind
Dianonisi
Dr. J
Marchisi Unies
A. Wo
Irvine
Shefhild
George Koltrat
Iim
Samme
Spring
Sumner
J.C. McCurdy &Co
Phila
Wool & Thomas
Methodist Church
Vanren, PA
Nelson Greenland
Exchange
Thotel
Eidirinset Dire
Boyington
Nelson
Greenland
Warren, Pean'a
Warren, Pa
Warren County
Westelsa
Itotels
T Curdig Donies
GEO. P, Orr & CO
Beecher & Copeland
Warren, Penn’s
Walter A. Wood
W. Anson Wood
Oliver
Gouin
Art Remington and
Pitlsbury
Bafod
Tiger
Buckeye
Jackson Farm
Paris
NEW Hartford
Warren, PB
P. J. Bayer
A.B. McKain & Son
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