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Famous murder mystery of the 19th century...
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July 31, 1841
NEW YORK HERALD, from New York, dated July 31, 1841
* Murder mystery of Mary Rogers, the "Beautiful Cigar Girl"
A page 2 report about the "Inquests At Hoboken" includes details about the death of Mary C. Rogers, known as the "Beautiful Cigar Girl". Rogers' death, believed to be the result of foul play, is considered the most famous murder mystery of the 19th century.
Regarding the discovery of her body, the inquest reads, in full:
* Also, by Justice Merritt, at Castle Point, Hoboken, on the evening of the 28th of July, on the body of Mary C. Rogers, late of 126 Nassau street, New York, who, from the decision of the jury came to her death by evident signs of violence on her body, committed by some person or persons unknown to the jury sufficient to cause her death. The deceased, from evidence, has been absent from her home in New York, since some time on Sunday last, and appears to have borne an irreproachable character. Her body was found in the river, where it was supposed to have been thrown, after the desperate act of violence was committed
The death of Mary Rogers created quite a stir in the press and generated much excitement and agitation among the general public. In fact, the death of Rogers was so sensational that Edgar Allan Poe wrote a short story, The Mystery of Marie Roget, which was based on her murder. One source states that Poe's story was the first murder mystery based on the details of a real crime. There are also several books about the mysterious death of Rogers still in print. Needless to say, the mystery and the speculation about the death of the "Beautiful Cigar Girl" continues today.
The second leaf has an archival mend to a minor tear in the lower margin, otherwise in very good condition.
A terrific item relating to the most famous murder mystery of the 19th century and great to have in a New York newspaper where the event occurred.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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