Religious Liberty Debates in 1859 Massachusetts Schools
The piece discusses tensions over Bible teaching in public schools, opposing Catholic objections and defending Protestant instruction as foundational to the republic. It notes political maneuvering, local school committee actions, and calls for preserving secular education aligned with law and tradition.
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Boston
Ender
Ireliginus
Betty
Bat ’ Seni
Bara
Republic
Citisens
Massachusetts
Town Meeting elects town officers and adopts budget
The town meeting opened at 9 am with M J Bennett re elected moderator. Peter Gladding won town clerk by a large majority. five councilors and several justices of the peace were chosen. Sydney O Wolf re elected treasurer. John N Miller re elected town sergeant. A committee report on expenses urged asylum reform and school system changes, with debate and adjournment after discussions on the asylum and related matters.
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Crawford Easterbrooks
Apinmiggioner
Aidan
Eastside
Wood Street
Fepdrs
Naratuy
Pam
Reynolds
Perty
Sherry
Alfred R. Cornell
North East
Giddon Gray
Wm. Manchester
Benjamin Pitman
Stephen T. Church
Thomas Shepard
Henry Baylies
William Stowe
John Adams
Benjamin Tilley
Jonathan D. Waldron
Geo. H. Pearse
R.S. Andrews
Nathan Bardin
John
H. Pitman
J. Miller
Commissioners of Asylum
Redac
Prin
Maiena OY
Natmal School
Do. Iy
T. Hall
Town Hall
Joseph Munro
Bristol
Warren
John C. Rich
David Cule
John Peckham
Peckham
George N. White
Wm. Bradford
M. J. Bennett
Peter Gladding
Wm. P. Bradford
Gladding
David Waldron
Abner Midgett
M. W. Pierce
Henry Wardwell
David Cole
J. C Rich
General Assembly
Sydney O'Wolf
John N. Miller
Gabidte
J. R. Pek
J.R. Dallock
Mrs J C Brown to Present Concert at Town Hall
The Mabic teacher Mrs J C Brown will give a 2&Con cert at the Town Hall Bradford on Thursday evening next. About one hundred well practiced singers are expected to attend. The community, fond of good singing, should expect a rich musical treat from Mr B and the management.
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New England
Thor
Arréia
J. C.brown
Town Hall
Bradford Aicedt
Gontort
Briatok
Piarce
Local Old Folks Concert Draws Mixed Critique
Readers recount the Old Folks Concert in River Fal with mixed reactions to local performers and a foreign critic. The letter defends native talent, notes varied musical tastes, and chastises overly harsh commentary while appreciating the effort and future chances for musicians here.
Applegate Takes Over The Warren Telegraph Editorial
Edwich F. Applegate advances from foreman to owner of The Warren Telegraph. John Wheaton Smith, Warren native, becomes editor in charge. The newspaper announces confidence in the new leadership and wishes success.
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Warren Telegraph
Edwich F. Applegate
John Wheaton Smith
Warren
Applegate
Sewing machine exhibit at DeWolf House opens
Mr Gltaéon announces rooms opposite the DeWolf House for a display of sewing machines. He touts Sfoat’s machines and a Giant model priced around 102 dollars, inviting all to call and examine the varied family sewing options and improvements.
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Exiy
Wilson
Singer
Death of Hing Philip in the forest of early America
A dramatic, archaic account recalls Hing Philip king of the Wampanoags slain by a rifle shot on the banks of a muddy stream. The piece laments the fall of a fierce leader and notes his lifelong battles, losses, and the distant sovereignty he once held.
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Salina Fort
Philip
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Alain
Bia
New England
Fife
Napoleon of the Red Man
Sketches of travels in South America through Sera do Pas
Excerpt describes cemeteries and vaults at San Antonio with ornate interiors, vaults lined with red cedar doors, and mansion like halls. The text notes wealthier owners and frescoed walls, with gardens and plant arrangements. Public access is limited to daytime hours through a gate and fence surrounding the site.
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Sera Do -Pascae
San Antonio
America
Thivis
Echo crew indicted after Charleston grand jury action
The Charleston Mercury reports Judge Vaya presiding as the Circuit Court grand jury returns a bill of indictment against 16 Echo crew members in jail and another against the remaining crew on board the Niagara. An earlier District Court indictment attempt at Columbia failed amid anti slave trade sentiment.
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Charleston Mercury
Vaya
Circuit Court
Africa
District Court
Columbia
Dr Pray Named Noted New England Dentist in Great Falls
The Great Falls News notes Dr. Pray, regarded as one of the best dental operators in New England, earns recognition. The item highlights his prominence and impact in the dental field locally.
Reverend T Starz Kiva to Speak in Warren Monday Evening
Boston preacher Rev T Starz Kiva will deliver a talk in Warren Monday evening. The event drew comment from local citizens who recall a similar divine visit a year or two ago. A Taunton injury suit against James F Philips, owners of a Dart property, seeks substantial damages for a drowning incident and related injuries.
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Rev. T. Starz Kiva
Boston
Lee
Warren
Giprak
Fowler & Co. Cleared in Newport Court Case Over Licenses
At Newport in the Court of Common Pleas Judge Sherman ruled Fowler & Co. not liable in a case brought by the Pity Treasurer. The court found the law against peading without license did not apply as the pictures were partly manufactured on the spot.
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Newport
Court of Common Pleas
Sherman
Fowler & Co
Tragic Fire Claims New London Family In Home Blaze
A New London blaze on the 8th killed Michael Pibey and his wife with their two young children aged three and five. The fire destroyed the couple's house, killing all occupants as fire crews fought the flames. A separate note from New York mentions a girl fleeing a cliff edge, linked to the Blade publication.
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Shidadé
Thelokse
Michael- Pibeyney
New London
Ocean front staging collapse injures six in Newport News
Yesterday afternoon about six men painting the Ocean front as part of Mr Semiah Hopking's project saw the second floor staging give way. John Brown escaped with minor injuries, Twenty Barlow suffered a broken nose and cheekbone, William Ailman sustained compound fractures to the left arm and right leg, with other injuries. Dr Butler, E Turner, and local physicians attended. Mr Kenyon case was under medical consultation. Separate notices advertise hair tonic by Barnett Co and Wild Cherry Balsam sold by local druggists.
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Mr_ Semiah T. Hopking
Ocean Pee
Ok & Tan
John Brown
Barlow
William Ailman
Butler van Lanes de
Turner Sygs
Thor Baler Na Eoporte
la Accouint
Kenyon
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