Fisheries tensions rise as Britain and US threaten navigation rights
Washington debates a new British order restricting fishing vessels near the coast. Reports from Washington indicate possible suspension of the order if Cramp and Webster prevail. A US frigate protects fishermen under the 1818 Convention while Britain prepares a large naval response. The public awaits British ministry decision and public sentiment in England. The Rhode Island Horticultural Society exhibition highlights the state's progress and calls for displays and donations.
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Washington
Cramp$ong
Webster
Eee
Perry
England
Great Britain
Crimpton
R. S. Society For
Rhode Island Horticultural Leone .Societyy
Esaaae Wongs Op BF
Liquor Law Flouted in Newport on Moonlit Excursion
Report claims Newport residents ignore a new liquor law with the Barroso steamship taking moonlit trips and passengers sighting many moons. Vessels carrying varied liquor quantities allegedly reached the dock while editors who opposed enforcement are urged to repent and curb alcohol spreading from the town.
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Newport
Barroso
Man Falls 25 Feet In Well Sinking Near Frank Street
A worker sinking a well at the corner of Frank Tin and High streets fell about 25 feet when earth caved in while on a ladder. He landed in water, escaping serious injury. otherwise the rocks would have caused fatal harm.
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Frank‘Tin and
Wella
Water Shortage Prompts New Well at Palm and High Streets
Due to excessive fresh water use at the Sugar Refinery of C. R. Dimond & Daly nearly all local wells have run dry. The company plans a large new well on the corner of Palm and High streets with iron piping to secure a sufficient supply.
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C. R. Dimond &Daly
Emery
Palm
Union Sailed Seized Vessel Off 1818 Treaty Nets Condemnation
The Union, an American fishing vessel, was seized in the Gulf of St Lawrence for violation of the 1818 treaty and brought to Prince Edward Island. It was condemned after being found fishing within a half mile of shore with no denial or defence offered. The British government shows increased vigor in protecting fisheries, per local papers.
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St. Johns
Union
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Prince Edward’s Island
Seymour Hae
Setitiaheing
Sailors lose schooner to British cutter near Sable Island
Semvax of a Grovereren Fiemxa Vessel, Captain arrived Friday from fishing. On Monday, while anchored near Sable Island with schooner Helen Maria, Captain Spinney, a British cutter seized the Helen Maria for fresh bait found aboard. Crews had not been fishing and the seizure occurred as they sought supplies.
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Semvax
Sable Island
Helen Maria
Spinney
Pubnico
Gloucester Telegraph
Verdict of coroner jury on Henry Clay disaster
The coroner jury found that on July 28, 1852 the Henry Clay caught fire after leaving Albany and burned passengers to death. It blamed Captain Tollman, owners, crew, and a bar-keeper for creating dangerous steam power and for negligent acts that led to the catastrophe.
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New York
John K. Simonds
Ad Clay
Albany
Hudson River
John F. Tollman
James L. Jessup
Edward Hubbard
James Elmendorf
John Germaine
Charles Merritt
Henry Clay
Thomas Colyer
Repairs Complete for Henry Crav Boilers in July Certificate Granted
The text notes repairs on boilers completed in July and a certificate granted allowing steam pressure up to thirty pounds. It mentions inspectors and a rigid examination, with references to names and places garbled in the OCR.
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Tus Bowens
Henry Crav
Étrife
Deaths From Cholera Hit Nanan Aadioddaer Area
A report from Nanan Aadioddaer, New York, notes severe sheep losses and widespread cholera outbreaks over forty eight hours. Authorities describe a rising death toll among lower classes and a well known Miller succumbs after a short illness.
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N.Y
Eward
Miller
First Liquor Case Under New Law Goes to Next Day
Torspax August 3 report of a contested liquor seizure at James City premises. James Gleagor appeared with counsel as the claimant, the court debated trial timing, and the case was adjourned to Morro morning with the liquor to be forfeited if the claimant fails to prove his defense, fines and possible imprisonment outlined.
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Torspax
Ei Basseler
James
Gleagor
Atena
Hazard
Ees
Vicki Testonaa
Reports on liquor law enforcement across the state
The Temperance Advocate cites reports from various towns on liquor law enforcement. Barrillville is fine while Glocester shows no open trade. Scituate traffic is entirely closed. Foster has one shop under suspicion. Smithfield closes in preparation for two ram uns. Cumberland proclaims law triumphant. North Providence and Richmond show mixed results. Westerly reports no rum. Cone�Gisdwiane notes sly sellers. West Greenwich not yet purified with measures taken.
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Temperance
New York Enforces Liquor Sale Ban Across City
The Maine Law influences New York with Mayor Kingsland directing the police to enforce all prohibitions on selling liquor and other goods on Sundays. Public houses saloons refectories and apple stands are to close and citizens must endure a sanctimonious mood while drinking at home.
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Maine
New York
Kingsland
New Bedford Meeting Cards Liquor Law Controversy
City officials and citizens gathered at the mayor’s summons to discuss the new liquor act. The assembly drew temperance advocates, law and order supporters, moderate drinkers, and former liquor traders to air concerns about the statute. Meanwhile, fires scorched hundreds of acres of pine land in Goffstown last week.
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Lnn Road
Goffstown AN
Record of a farmer's record wheat crop in old journal
An 83 year old farmer notes the harvest of the heaviest wheat crop ever stored in his life. He describes the field as about 10 or 20 acres, with a perfect crop likely yielding more than 600 bushels. Large vessels are filled with grain.
Boy rescues others in Henry Clay disaster tale
A passenger recalls the Henry Clay steamer fire and the death toll by the bow. A seven year old boy crawled from the Promenade deck, prayed briefly, then swam to shore. He reached the bank in tears, saying he wished to save them, praised by the witness and his mother.
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Henry Clay
Cape
Navy Yard in War Readiness Amid Vast Preparations
In port, all US ship guns lined up in the yard, crews scrubbing and staging cannon balls for quick readiness. Men mock fire the rust from a large pile as authorities brace for any emergency.
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Weere
Presen Navy
United States
Loss of Lirssy Sreansoat Disasters Dye The Past Engat Montus
A garbled extract lists steamboat disasters and deaths from the eight past years, noting European crews and losses on American lakes and rivers. It mentions the Henry Clay in a fragmentary way and counts hundreds of lives lost across incidents.
Accident at Falls Factory Leaves Overseer Severely Injured
William Withington, an overseer at the Falls Factory in Attlebrough, was caught in a belt and drawn into a driving pulley. His arm and forearm were torn off in the incident, pieces found in the belt. He walked home for treatment. Drs Miller and Rivers from Providence attended him.
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William ‘Withington
Falls
Attlebrough
Drs
Sovereign of the Seas Sails for San Francisco with Record Cargo
New York on August 4 reports the Sovereign of the Seas set sail for San Francisco carrying about 2950 tons of assorted merchandise and stores for a year, plus a freight list likely the largest ever cleared from the country. The crew includes 103 men and boys, not counting the master.
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New York
San Francisco
Steamer Knickerbocker Crash Delays New York Steamboat
The steamboat Knickerbocker crashed when about five miles from New London, breaking through the deck and causing passengers to panic. The accident delayed the steamboat train from New York by several hours while the vessel returned to New London and passengers were transferred to another boat to reach Allyn's Point.
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New York
New London
Worcester Transcript
Henry Clay
Allyn's Point
Tremont tragedy details unclear gunfire fatality
A man shot his wife at Tremont as she lay in bed by a river crossing. One ball entered her side and another struck her left breast or side. she died. The suspect was arrested or pursued, with a court case likely forthcoming.
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Bruta
Mvanga
Grind
Tremont
Paul's
Minnesota
Seafaring Tragedy Reported with Taney Vessel Sinking
The Evening Post and Boston Journal recount the Taney sinking after taking water aboard. Captain Martino and James McGregor among the perished. Doran attempted to escape but was trapped between gunwale and bulwarks. The Taney, an old vessel, listed heavily due to ballast and drowned quickly.
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Martino
Bee
Tae
Tesc
Age Tone Ran
James McGregor
Doran
Evening Post
Boston Journal
Organized burglary gang captured after coastal boat raid
A gang of organized thieves traveling along the coast were arrested after being surprised in Back River. They posed as foreign dignitaries and targeted women during their months of activity before being taken into custody.
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Huse
Circus performer dies after ceiling collapse in town hall stunt
R Sands, a circus performer, attempted a ceiling walk at the Town Hall venue chosen for a display. While several steps into the act the plaster ceiling fell, causing Sands to plummet to the floor. He died instantly from a broken neck.
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Walcott Standard
Wayne County
R. Sands
Sands
Town Hall
Murderer from Catawba County Fled After Stabbing
The Lincoln Republican details a murder in Catawba County North Carolina Ilven England stabbed his father in law Nathaniel Wilson Esq then seized his horse abducted his wife’s younger sister and fled Wilson died later England was a candidate for the Commons at his death
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Ovrence
Lincoln Republican
Catawba County
N.C
Ilven England
Nathaniel Wilson
Wilson
Commons
Xenia Prisoner Breaks Jail With Farewell Note
A young inmate in Xenia Ohio who had served time for counterfeit money escaped for the eighth time. He left a note to the citizens saying he leaves that evening for health and will spend the season at a noted summer watering place, signing as C Shepherd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xenia
Ohio
C. Shepherd
Death toll in New York rises in weekly report
New York on August 5 reports 572 deaths in the past week, 33 more than the prior week and 11 more than the same week last year. Among the fatalities 100 were recorded as cholera infantum but not cholera.
Executions In Pensylvanian Jail Yard Summary
Ann Hoag who was convicted in March of poisoning her husband was executed in the jail yard at Penghtonville NY on Friday. Jonas Williams a colored man convicted of a fatal assault on his step daughter was executed at the same time.
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Ann Hoag
Penghtonville
Jonas Williams
St John boatmen challenge Union four for $2000 race
The St John New Brunswick boatmen challenged any four men in the Union to a October 7 race in New York. The stakes are two thousand dollars a side, with the challenge taken up on behalf of the Whitehall boatmen.
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New York
St. John
New Brunswick
Whitehall
Death of The American Base at Banza tals Bandon
An American consul at Barbadoes died on the 13th of this month from erysipelas. He was a native of Vermont and attached to Wicta dire' Trowbridge of New Haven.
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Banzatals Bandon
Barbadoes
Eit Ee
Erysipe
Vermont
Trowbridge
New Haven
Steam frigate Mississippi sails from Brooklyn to aid fishermen
The steam frigate Mississippi departed Brooklyn Navy Yard Saturday morning bound to the northeast to protect American fishermen and their rights now challenged by the British Government.
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Mississippi
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Morni
Accident Ends In Fatal Shot Near North Hoo sick
Robert Taylor a spinner at O R Burnham's shaw factory was accidentally shot by Frederick Bradbury while hunting meadow larks in a field opposite Chaces. The hammer struck Taylor's neck and he died minutes later. He leaves two children in Providence Kentucky. Troy Peat.
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Robert Taylor
Frederick Bradbury
North Hoo
Taylor
O. R. Burnham
Shaw Factory
Bradbury
Teat Providence
K. 1
Troy Peat
Fragmented OCR notes on theatre crowd and performers
The fragment references Edwin Forrest and a chaotic scene at a water event with cheering onlookers. It mentions a dramatic jump and recoveries but lacks coherent details or dates.
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Bristol Pren
Bristol
Augusta
Edwin Forrest
Alice
Mary
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