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Story November 11, 1871

Shepherdstown Register

Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia

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In New York, Jacob Rosenzweig was convicted of murdering Alice Bowlsby and sentenced to seven years in Sing Sing prison. His wife wept bitterly, while his 14-year-old daughter Rosa hysterically cursed the jury and officials, vowing revenge as she clung to him amid public hostility.

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Rosenzweig's Daughter's Imprecation.—In New York Saturday last, the jury in the case of Jacob Rosenzweig, accused of the murder of Alice Bowlsby, found a verdict of guilty, and Recorder Hackett sentenced the prisoner to seven years in Sing Sing. Mrs. Rosenzweig cried bitterly, exclaiming, "Oh, how can I bear this?" The violent rage of Rosa, who is a slightly-built girl of fourteen, was appalling. Shrieking hysterically, she knelt upon the floor of the box, and cried out: "Oh, may my God curse every one who has gone against you, father. May their flesh rot from their bones. May their lives wither up. May they die rotten. Oh, father, though I die for it, I'll have all their lives." She arose, threw her arms around her father's neck, and clung to him convulsively. Rosenzweig's face showed but little signs of feeling. The father and daughter were separated, and the former was taken below. When he appeared outside, the crowd hooted and hissed. The prisoner was placed in the van, which at once drove off.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story Family Drama Tragedy

What themes does it cover?

Crime Punishment Family Misfortune

What keywords are associated?

Murder Trial Guilty Verdict Daughter's Imprecation Family Reaction Sentencing

What entities or persons were involved?

Jacob Rosenzweig Rosa Alice Bowlsby Mrs. Rosenzweig Recorder Hackett

Where did it happen?

New York

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Key Persons

Jacob Rosenzweig Rosa Alice Bowlsby Mrs. Rosenzweig Recorder Hackett

Location

New York

Event Date

Saturday Last

Story Details

Jacob Rosenzweig is convicted of murdering Alice Bowlsby and sentenced to seven years in Sing Sing. His wife cries in distress, and his 14-year-old daughter Rosa unleashes a hysterical curse against those who convicted him, embracing him before separation amid crowd hostility.

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