Murderous past and a beardless avenger in San Francisco 1852
An unnamed narrator recalls lodging on Stockton street with a mysterious fellow lodger Richard Jansen later revealed as Martha Jansen a woman who killed Mayhew a bigamist pursuing vengeance across several states then settling in California The tale culminates in a dramatic street murder and a concealed identity revelation offering a vivid portrait of peril romance and crime in 1850s San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Stockton
Smith
Staoke
Macebeth
Jeet
Clay
Gammon
Richard Jansen
California
Stockton Street
Jansen
Powell Street
Tiane Mayhew
Mayhew
Richard
Martha Jansen
Martha
Montgomery Street
Georgia
Wealthy Widow Mary Vorster Courted by Cash-Seeking Suitor
In St Louis a wealthy young widow Mary Vorster was courted by Charles Galen a young man fond of money but reluctant to earn it. He borrowed $200 one morning last week claiming a note to pay before banking hours and then abruptly ended the relationship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Vorster
St. Louis
Charles Galen
A Heroic Woman and Frontier Resistance
In 1812 on the Illinois River a pioneer family defends against advancing Indians. Mrs Parker fires at an attacker, saves her daughter during a siege, and escapes to St Louis. The tale notes frontier courage and later recounts Mrs Jackson's decisive intervention to curb violence toward her husband and safeguard her reputation.
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Ilinois River
Mississippi
Parker
Iady
St. Louis
Tlinois
Peoria
Distemper Spreads in Cattle Across States and Proposed Remedies
A New England cattle distemper spreads toward New Jersey and threatens New York dairy trade. The press calls for a convention of agricultural societies and stock breeders to suspend fairs and fund disease abatement. Many advise immediate slaughter of affected animals, noting 800 cattle deaths or sacrifices in six large dairy and beef states. A brief humor item follows about a bricklayer insult ending with a clock striking two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
New Jersey
New-England
New- England
New-York
Empire State
Board of
Creaking Door Notes Mrs Green Medicine Arrival
In the exchange Jobo asks if Mrs Green received the medicine he ordered and John confirms by mentioning the crepe on the door the next morning, indicating delivery or notification of receipt.
Lincoln pledged to govern without pledges heeding pledges
The Chicago Press and Tribune reports that Abraham Lincoln will not enter the presidency as the tool of any faction or clique. Lincoln reportedly refused to buy the nomination with promises and pledged not to let patronage dictate his actions if elected. The piece warns Republicans that some seek cabinet posts and patronage in Springfield, while Lincoln intends a free canvass and independent approach.
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Lincoln
Chicago Press and Tribune
Washington
Press and Tribune
Springfield
Atlantic Cable Work Moves Toward Ocean Telegraphing
The Atlantic cable has about fifty miles taken up to a point fifty miles offshore from Trinidad Bay. Fractures align with shore indications. Promoters plan to undersea the same length on the European side, hoping the Atlantic telegraph will then function.
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Trinity Bay
Forrest Divorce Case Ends After Ten Years in New York Court
In the New York Superior Court on Saturday final judgment was entered in the Forrest divorce case. The court ordered Mr. Forrest to pay into the United States Trust Company for Mrs. Forrest the sum of 35 593 and also 96698 for costs and disbursements.
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Forrest
Superior Court of
New York
United States Trust Company
Soliloquy of a Loafer in a Street Trance
A feckless speaker rambles through a drunken street scene recounting a fall with a wheelbarrow, a cellar, and a lingering refusal to take responsibility. He blames whisky, rails at Bets and children, and recalls ruinous poverty, beggary, and worn clothes as he contemplates escape from debt and arrest.
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Jones
Lizzie
William
Bets
Bea Ruyy
The Lie That Shaped a Life and a Father’s Death
A dying father induces his seven year old son to lie for medicine. The boy lies, the father dies, and years later the son recalls the sin with godly sorrow. A Mrs. Case of Waushare dies at sixteen, mother of three born across separate births, including a first child before thirteen.
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Lamia
God
Fae
Hunger as measure of a man's life necessities
A reflective maxim argues people should crave more than mere stomach filling. It warns that when basic needs are reduced to what enters through the mouth, it signals a troubling sign about life quality.
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E E. Eddy
Court House
Warren, Warren Co
Pittsfield House
L. C. Pendletor
Pittsfield
Warren Co
Zhi
Eir
Brown Brothers
Warren
If. W. Brown
John Brown
Banking, Exchange and Collection Office Guild
Europe
O. L. Elliott
Sargeon
South Park Row
Eric
C. G. Loomis
State Street
Fifth
Public Square
Eric, Pa
J. D. Patterson
Irvine
Caughey and Clark
Mholesall Grocers
Moffat’s Ale
Bonnell Block
Erie
M. Caucury
N. J. Clark
McConkey and Shannon
Burney & M’conkey
Reed House
French Street
M'Conkey
B. G. Keyes
Hickory and
Third Streets
J. W. Sitanon
Brown's Hotel
Garfield and Logan
Sugar Grove
Garfield
Logan
M. Shaffer & Co
Yankee Nations, &c
Bysecker Block
Warren County
Curtis and Guthrie
Warren, McKean, Potter
Itk
B. Curtis
Esac
F. B. Guthrie
Big Bend
Kinana
Smethport
Olean
E. Gate
Tf. L. R. Geer
Morrison House
Second and Market
Squire
Johnson's Exchange
Amsan Morerison
Carver
J. H. Hull
Water Street
Hackney House
Second and
Liberty Streets
Warren, Warren Co, Ac
Richard S. Barbour
Independence Hall
Chestnut Street
5Th
Philadelphia
Wyatt & Hrviinas
Wetmore and Clark
Second Street
Johnson & Brown's
D. Wetmore
Junius KR. Clark
Scofield and Brown
Gilic
Liberty Street
Glennt W. Scofield
WM. D. Brown
J. A. Morrison
Front Street
E. M. Pierce
Third
Hickory Streets
Nesmith and Keller
Exchange
R. D. Bartlett
Orr & Henry’s
A. Finger
Stranahan & Randall's
W. Rathbun, & Co
Point Breeze
Lewis Arnett, & Co
Hazeltine & Co
Variety Hall
Johnnson’s Exchange
Warren. Warren Co
G . Hazeltine
P. Johnson
Missouri
L. D. Crandall
R. D. Bennett
Sle
Jensen
Toonight
Lappy Valley
Ften
Iun
New Orleans
South Carolina
el Dorado
Mags
Mr. Parton
General Jackson
Nashville
Hermitage
Heo
Mr. Lincoln
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