| In the mid nineteenth century, newspaper coverage of local events focused mainly on crime, business and politics. The Fourth Ward, one of the rougher districts in Manhattan, appeared regularly in crime news. The documents included in this collection are brief items taken from the New York Times, New York Tribune, and National Police Gazette. . |
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5.12: Murders (not yet) |
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5.13: Robberies and Muggings (not yet) |
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5.3: Crime in 1862 (not yet) |
5.14: Fights (not yet) |
5.4: Crime in 1863 (not yet) |
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5.5: Crime in 1864 (not yet) |
5.16: Domestic violence (not yet) |
5.17: Prostitution (not yet) |
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5.7: Crime in 1866 (not yet) |
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5.8: Crime in 1867 (not yet) |
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5.10: Crime in 1869 (not yet) |
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