The Welsh Bailiff Newton and a Crime of the Era
A tale recounts the life of John Newton, a bailiff in a Welsh estate, his unjust conviction for highway robbery based on two men of rival aims, and his execution. It traces the aftermath, including a grave unmarked by time, the motives of Parker and Pearce, and a long-standing effort to restore the family’s reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahy
Staffordshire
John Newton
Welshoool
Newton
Oakfield
Welshpool
Oermed Parker
Pearce
Montgomery
Eliot Warburton
Parker
Mr. Morris
Sexton
Dublin University Magazine
Surgical examination of the Siamese twins
Sir James Simpson reports a detailed medical examination of Chang and Eng Banker two Siamese twins joined at the face who later adopted a lateral connection. He describes their history age about fifty eight and physical traits noting their joined bodies and growth since infancy.
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Ae Antes Impaon
Mach Seogdomed
Jamen Simpeon
Chang
Eng
James Simpson
Bog
W. Ferguson
London Star
Univeral
Edinburgh
British Medical Journal
Eng Banker
Mies
Important Discovery for the Cure of Hydrophobia
A French report describes Dr Buisson using Russian vapor baths to treat hydrophobia after dog bites. He claims seven baths prevent disease and a single bath can cure once symptoms appear, with careful room care and gradual temperature increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Za Lvire
Buisson
Treasury statute row over repeal and Stewart case in Senate
Washington correspondence reports heated debate over repealing the eighth section of the Treasury Establishment Act, with Sherman Sumner and Boutwell among critics. The issue centers on Stewart’s conflicts of interest and governing limits, while lawmakers acknowledge broader justice concerns and potential tax/duty refunds at stake.
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Washington
N.Y
Treasury
Alexander Hamilton
Executive Department
Senate
Ineligi L
Patterson
Treasury Department
Stewart
Sherman
Sumner
Finance Committee
Boutwell
Conkimp
Morton
Edmonds
Cameron
Grimes
Fessenden
Congress
Messrs. Schenck
Dawes
Butler
Jenckes
Cullom
Laflin
Ketcham
Dickey
Wella
Wells
Recount of Ferris kidnapping and slavery tale in local memory
A long local reminiscence recalls the Ferris kidnapping case from twelve years ago recasting George W Ferris as George Harms and his wife Fisva in Uncle Tom's Cabin lore. It details Ragland’s punishment and a plan to sell Ferris to Georgia, with J C Goodlowe later buying and freeing him after confirmation of the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Ferris
George Shaw
Alabama
George Harms
Fisva
Ferris
George
Ragland
Punsaba
Georgia
New Orleans
J. C. Goodlowe
Mr. Goodlowe
Helso
Geek
Agto Stewart
Breckwrige
Ana Ante
Surit
Simon
Pag
Lexington
Tanya
Rol Quy
Lexington Station
Cheera
Ierat Dreckinridge
Ohyer
Will Breckinridge
Grant Family Denied Seats at Washington Church
President Grant and his family visited Metropolitan Methodist Church in Washington but found the pew reserved for the president already occupied. Congregants refused to yield, causing confusion and a brief pause in the sermon as officers rushed to arrange seating. The party then withdrew toward the exit amid stir among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Metropolitan Methodist Church
Washington
United States
Chaira
Aialo
Mrs. It
Bed Ruse Tells of Dr Mary Walker's Tent Ordeal
A wartime anecdote from the Army of the Potomac recalls Dr Mary Walker failing to secure a regular surgeon’s commission. Colonel Carroll offers his tent, but a Seventh West Virginia officer disrupts the scene by pulling Walker from bed in a prank that becomes legend in the Second Corps.
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Aingle
New York
Army of the Potomac
Walker
Samuel Carroll
Second Army
Sures
Carroll
Seventh West Virginia Regment
Brigade
Second Corps
Seventh
Virginia
Mary Walker
Plant Fruit Trees For Homes and Gardens
Farmers are urged to plant fruit trees now with brisk outlay. Favor native deciduous trees and some evergreens, plant an orchard near the house, and invite birds to help with pest control. A broad message blends agricultural advice with political recollection from Breckinridge’s homecoming.
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Wooster
Ohio
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Orrica
Post Ofse
Masilon Crorch
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Upatalia
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Ofrica
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JH KO H
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Wooster, Chwrrick
National Bank
West Aide Public Aquare
Wayne
Qmkur
Oato F. Jones
Rex & Jones
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Ad Jining
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Washington House
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Zyl
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Union
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Sample & Jafpries
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Sale
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Orrville
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Wilson & Hart
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