Washington Society Etiquette and Political Duels Debate
The piece discusses Washington society and public figures facing scrutiny over etiquette and dueling norms. It notes debates among senators about courtesy and conduct, mentions Mr. Sumner and Mr. Saward, and observes ongoing Republican and Democratic tensions. The article concludes with Congress deciding not to adjourn as presidential conventions loom.
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Ingei
Washington
Himeglf
Trang
Aig
Clidrico
Bhluad
Aleo
Wren
Seagate
Sumner
Elfi
Coto de
Mount Charleston
Congress
Democratic Conventions Mapped Across Cities
Fragmented report notes national conventions to be held in Charleston Chicago and Baltimore on upcoming May dates. It lists leading candidates such as Douglas for Charleston McLean for Chicago and NuLoan for Baltimore with several others including Guthrie Crittenden Seward and Jefferson Davis among potential contenders.
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Gar
Charleston
Publican
Chicago
Baltimore
Sevier
Douglas Appara
Che
Judge McLean
NuLoan
Buteseth Union
Ram Dhghans
Guthrie
Voyage and freight notices mix with vague catalog snippets
The text records Henry Baylies leaving Boston on the Niagara for Liverpool with plans to visit Egypt and the Holy Land and notes freight costs from Philadelphia to Fall River. It also mentions a May issue offering plates and contents, and includes unrelated fragmented lines about a Miss Slimmons and social notes with garbled details.
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Akér
Henry Baylies
Boston
Liverpool
Niagara
Egypt
Holy Land
Town Meeting Notes Point To Improvements
A town gathering is planned with remarks about paving the east sidewalk corners and public hours. A new hearse is requested, and rumors of changes in public hours were investigated but found unfounded.
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Beaiay
Bnginoess
Locomotive for Providence to Bristol Line Praised
The new eighteen ton locomotive built at Taunton Locomotive Works costs nearly seven thousand dollars and now the Providence Warren Bristol road is fully equipped. Engineer Mr Dugde, conductor Mr Fisk, ticket master Mr Pearce, and Superintendent Mr Stone earn high regard for safety and service on the route.
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Providence,Warren
Bristol
Taunton Locomotive
Providence and Boston Railroad Co
Dugde
Boston
Providence
Ins Jong
Fisk
Pearce
Stone
New England
Court House Blinds Damaged by Mischief Makers
Sheriff Pearce hunts the offenders after a group of boys damaged the Court House blinds. The incident prompts a police appeal to hold culprits accountable.
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Pearce
History of St Michael's Church to be republished
In the next issue we publish the history of St Michael's Church read at the laying of the corner stone. The account of the proceedings with Dr Howe present, or published last week, will be republished with the history noted above.
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St. Michael's Church
Indebted to Senator Anthony and Representative Robinson
The note expresses gratitude to Hon. H. B. Anthony of the U S Senate for speeches and to Bun C Robinson of the House for parcels of flower seeds. The passage credits both figures for their contributions and gifts.
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H. B. Anthony
U. S. Senate
Bun. C. Robinson
House
Cranston Reelected Newport Mayor by 62 Vote Margin
Hon. William L. Cranston the efficient and popular mayor of Newport was reelected Wednesday last by a majority of sixty two over Seth W. Macy.
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F& Hon. Wm
Cranston
Newport
Seth W. Macy
Fire destroys Woolen Mill in Newport. $20,000 loss
The old Woolen Mill in the south part of Newport, owned by Samuel Rodman & Son, burned completely on Tuesday night. Loss estimated at $20,000, with $10,000 insured across American Hope Merchants and Atlantic offices of Providence. This marks the second factory loss in four months in the city.
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Newport
Samuel Rodman & Son
American
Hope, Merchants and Atlantic
Providence
Town Meeting Sets Tax Range in Warren
At the annual town meeting in Warren held Wednesday, officials set a minimum tax of 8500 dollars and maximum of 9000 dollars for the year. Appropriations include 2300 for public schools 300 for gas and 800 for highways. A sketch of the meeting’s gist appears in another column.
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Warran
Weather mood shifts as cold snaps fade for planting
The week has seen near nightly ice but forecasts point to warmer days ahead. Farmers and gardeners face a delaying cool spell yet expect spring growth and a bountiful seed time and harvest as in prior seasons.
Surging Newport Visitor Numbers Prompt Summer Demand
Expected Newport visitors for the coming summer exceed typical levels as most seasonal rental houses are already booked. Public house rooms are nearly all engaged, signaling a tight lodging market for the season.
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Newport
Local families urged to host visitors this summer
We are frequently asked for boarding places in town for the summer months. Accommodations are generally engaged. If any families can host visitors for a month or two, please leave good names at this office for inquiries.
Fall River Bank Officers Honor Deceased Cashier
At a Fall River meeting of several banks on the fourth inst, unanimous resolution honors the late Cashier Mr. Cagges of Fall River Union Bank. They praise his upright management, faithful service, and express heartfelt sympathy, noting attendance at his funeral and publication in local papers. The document is signed by D. Anthony, Chairman, and Chaud, Secretary.
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Tha Cofcara
Fall River
Mass
Divine Providence
Reno
Wrirrin
Coodeemiy
Osshier
Fall River Union Bank
Cagges
Ars
Slse
D. Anthony
Chaue
Warren selects town officers in fair Republican vote
Town officers and majorities chosen at Arnosy Hall mark a clean election in Warren. Henry Luther wins as town clerk by 14 votes, succeeding the Hon. Samuel Randall who retires after decades. A three member committee will present a testimonial to Randall’s service. Citizens express pride in a political contest free of external pressure.
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Arnosy Hall
Bisetiry
Iganigh
Clerc
Henry
Luther
Samuel “Randall
Freelly
Warren
Chicaga Nominga
Perry Statue Inauguration Oration May Include Eminent Historian
A Cleveland invitation likely prompts historian Ban George Biangross to speak at the Perry Statue inauguration on September 10. The letter notes public desire to see and honor the eminent countryman whose works have earned international renown.
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Toe Perry
Mayuunaroy
J. A. Briggs
Cleveland
Ohio
George Biangross
Perry
Bunorat
West
Massacre Report Allegedly Sparks Native Claims Near Bay
Fragmentary dispatch claims 188 indigenous people of multiple ages killed near Hum boldt Bay by white men. Report notes violence occurred within sight of US barracks and that perpetrators were unknown or not arrested. Local reaction anticipates broader calls against native tribes.
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Tynan Madsacne
Twiter
Humboldt Bay
United States
California
Oregon
Scvm
Revival at Raynham Baptist Society Gains Converts
The Taunton Gazette reports a religious revival at the Baptist Society in Raynham led by Rev. Atwood. About twenty persons are hopeful converts with several more under conviction, and an immersion is planned a week from Sunday. A young East Taunton man, active in the effort, has recently joined as a disciple.
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Taunton Gazette
Baptist Society
Raynham
Weather Returns Signal Delayed Spring Across Britain
Reports from Liverpool dated March 31 describe a colder winter and later spring than in thirty years. Spring wheat sowings in Britain and France are largely lost, oats and barley must be sown late, and frost injury threatens wheat. Western Europe faces a short crop while Russia shows better prospects.
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Tae Stasos
Great Britain
Liverpool
Britain
France
Europe
Buston Travellee
Pittsburg Passenger Elevator Tragedy In Mineshaft
The Pittsburg Post reports a fatal accident near the city at the Wm B Hays Co mine 23 miles away. Five men died instantly and another lived only a half hour after a collapse of an elevator wire cable at half past one in the morning. The wreck occurred in a shaft about 140 feet deep with a strong but failing mechanism.
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Pittsburg
Wm. B. Hays & Co
Bettom
Supreme Court affirms liquor sales law in Mississippi
The Mississippi Supreme Court upholds a statute penalizing liquor sales to intoxicated patrons and holds the owner responsible for a barkeeper’s acts. A Boston Journal report notes a $30,000 extraordinary robbery involving Adams’s Express and other stolen funds on a New York bound train. The Japanese embassy plans travel expenses and entourage to Washington, with arrival logistics and a May crossing anticipated.
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Supreme Court of Mississippi
Boston
Rossany
Apaus
Adams
York
Maxon
Mivre Shalanging
Atolen
Dante Bank of Boston
Isauid
Langdon Banc
Dover
Hes
Rathbone, Brothers
Mowra, Adaire & Co
European News Briefs From London And Paris
Telegraph summaries report Parliament adjournment to April and Asia minor concerns. Spain faces a revolutionary movement led by Gen. Ortega with 3000 men. Sardinia recognition questioned. tensions rise at Hertfordshire with potential fighting. Switzerland reports an abortive Sarey expedition, prisoner trials underway and peace efforts emphasized. The Paris press notes Swiss results from provincial elections and French declarations against Vatican documents.
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Europe
Ua, Cie
Parlimen
Domithons
John
Rowel
Bar
Sardiniagyrs
Heenan
Sayers
Ingtof
Hertfordshire
Turin
Legitiana
Switzerland
Sarey
Oalitia
Geneva
Medway Town Meeting Seeded by Sudden Fatalities
At Medway town meeting a man named Foster collapsed at the town house and died, about 55, likely from heart trouble. Later Warren Foster of Huckington fainted, collapsed, and died before medical aid arrived. The meeting adjourned after the initial incident.
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Scopen
Medway
Tanne S. Foster
Warren Foster
Huckington
Boston Journal
New York Potatoes Lead Early Crop Shipments
April 4 report notes potatoes prepared for shipment from Washington Market indicate New York remains the principal market for the new crop. Early shipments of freshly grown potatoes arrive ahead of prior seasons, with large onions also nearing maturity and soon to be shipped from fields.
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New York
Washington
Ballesqoay
Will case in Norwich upholds $84 000 St Pat's estate
A Norwich court sustained the will of St Pat disposing of $84,000 with a clause directing the note to be used to support or benefit religious or secular teachers, on condition the property return to a Hartford retreat for the insane poor. The validity of the will was upheld.
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Wis
Norwich
St Pat
Hartford
New Orleans Correspondent Reports Movement and Talks
A fragmented report notes a ceremonial feature in Akecial and mentions Movements, negotiations, and a treaty discussion between the Queen's government and Spain. It references William Preston Baibanetdor and a trip to Washington, with hints of adjusted relations and ongoing diplomacy reported by New York Tribunes.
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Orleans
Spain
Washington
Imre
New York
Tribanes
Fragmentary Notice on Slaves Value and Park Mention
The readable text references a valuation of slaves at 2 692000 and mentions Texas and Galveston parks. It notes a stake or price per slave and a total number around 27000 with a value near 1000 per individual, though the excerpt is garbled.
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Texas
Galveston
Thari
Rome in Turmoil as Garibaldi Proclaims National Subscription
A Rome crowd gathers for a plebiscite celebration amid protests over annexation. Papal gendarmes clash with civilians, ten arrested and later released. French officers assume police control while citizens demand justice for injuries. An American traveler notes the violent scene and widespread fear.
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Rome
Rene -Wang
Garibaldi
Italy
Wwe
Iuiliain Fauyly
Veutyr
Nut
Pontifica
Piazgu Culunna
Nurdini
Strinati
Giannelli
Valentini
Galanti
Nordoni
Eist
Monte Citorio
Nardoni
Piazza Colonni
Corsu
Piazza San Lorenzo
Licina
Viavia Lucina
Stirk
Edward B
Hall
D. Ds
Proviidence R
Air
Hill
Partecachere
Moe
Fragmentary notes recount a street assault and a death report
Readable fragments describe a violent struggle during which a man defended others and was attacked in the street. Witnesses saw no aid from bystanders as police investigate. The text also notes the death of a former Maryland representative, with references to political figures and career highlights.
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Mayer
Basard
Poe
Statue Unveiling At Richmond Draws Universal Joy
The Baltimore American reports the inauguration of a statue in Richmond. A vast crowd gathered as the statue was unveiled to honor a great Virginian, with flag decor, cheering crowds, and civic pride. Citizens praised the event as a moment of national merit and enduring virtue rewarded.
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Virginia
Capitol
Baltimore American
Monument marks massacre site with inscribed granite shaft
Massacre at Mountain Meadow is commemorated by a conical stone monument fifty feet high topped by a cedar cross. An inscription records the date September 1887 and notes the slaughter of emigrants with their remains laid in a single grave near Atkanoyyy.
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Starida
Siah
Wisiek
Atkanoyyy
Whalers Report Strong Catchs and Whale Bone Totals
New Bedford Mercury notes eight whalers arrived reporting 3650 barrels of sperm oil, 11 645 barrels of whale, and 125 000 pounds of whalebone across voyages. Average yields per ship exceed 500 barrels of sperm, 1660 of whale, and 18 000 pounds bone. Owners unlikely to suffer losses due to poor catches.
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Aguas
Seythe Roscoe
Dolionen
New Bedford Mercury
Fragmentary late 19th century notices and reports mix in riot and crime
A garbled set of brief items mentions an alleged prize fight controversy in England, a prison wardenship claim, a shooting affray near Carter's Creek, casualties among Boston Charlottes, and a relay of random incidents. It also notes Rev. Charles T. Brdote’s invitation, American missions in Turkey, weather updates, a Virginia agent arrest, a New Bedford church fire, and other scattered notes from cities like New York and Louisiana.
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Boston
Brathera
Harvard
New York
Glurdan
Elsenbethtown
Charlotte
Tliss P Bridge Divinity School
Levant
Herald
Cecilay
Turkey
Louisiana
Dreath
N. C. Picayune
Virginia
Camp
Iowa
Cappie
Rock Island
Bills
Kempton Streat-Africat
M.E Chorals
New Bedford
Avrirenna
Gill Otsie
London
Aia
Erica
Bort
York
City Trail
Jomoney
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