When was it published?

August 14, 1879 in West Jersey Pioneer

Domestic News August 14, 1879

West Jersey Pioneer

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Vincent, Mayor Stokley, James Neady, S. S. White, Hugh Donnelly

Q: What keywords are associated?

Murder Confession, James Neady, Philadelphia Robbery, 1865 Crime, Hugh Donnelly

Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey

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What is this article about?

A dying man's confession revealed to Philadelphia Mayor Stokley via letter from Erie attorney Vincent details the 1865 murder of porter James Neady and robbery at S.S. White's dental depot; original suspect Hugh Donnelly was released; case to be reinvestigated.

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Mr. Vincent, an Erie (N. Y.) attorney, sent a letter to Mayor Stokley, of Phila., which was received on Saturday, conveying the startling information that a man in that county, while in fear of death from serious illness, had confessed to having murdered James Neady, a colored porter in the employ of S. S. White at his dental depot Arch street below Sixth, on October 7, 1865 and robbed the place of $500 worth of gold, etc.

The murder created great excitement at the time, and a party named Hugh Donnelly was arrested by the detectives on suspicion of being the murderer but he was discharged. The letter presents the details of the crime with correctness. The matter is to be investigated by the authorities. It had long since been forgotten oral public.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Murder Confession James Neady Philadelphia Robbery 1865 Crime Hugh Donnelly

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Vincent Mayor Stokley James Neady S. S. White Hugh Donnelly

Where did it happen?

Phila.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Phila.

Event Date

October 7, 1865

Key Persons

Mr. Vincent Mayor Stokley James Neady S. S. White Hugh Donnelly

Outcome

james neady murdered; $500 worth of gold, etc. robbed; hugh donnelly arrested but discharged; matter to be investigated

Event Details

Mr. Vincent, an Erie (N. Y.) attorney, sent a letter to Mayor Stokley, of Phila., received on Saturday, conveying information that a man in that county, while in fear of death from serious illness, confessed to having murdered James Neady, a colored porter in the employ of S. S. White at his dental depot Arch street below Sixth, on October 7, 1865 and robbed the place of $500 worth of gold, etc. The murder created great excitement at the time, and a party named Hugh Donnelly was arrested by the detectives on suspicion of being the murderer but he was discharged. The letter presents the details of the crime with correctness. The matter is to be investigated by the authorities. It had long since been forgotten oral public.