Transit Company Defense Funds Spark Fire at Providence Street Building
The Providence of Bleaching and Caleny building on Sabin Street near Mrs. J. Pierce caught fire around midnight, with $1,000 claimed in costs linked to Borland and private armies. Officials state the government may bear the expenses, while Borland’s insult fear looms over town security.
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Rus Gustrown
New York Tribune
J. W Fa
Wood
Borland
Sabin Street
J. Pierce
Ds Har
Tlames Street
Market
Warren
Wuliein
Waren
Lovis Lewissonn’s
South Main St
Menber
Louis Lewissons
800Th Main Street
Providence
Bausrot
Said
Bristol
Peter Church
Bradford F. Munro
Hope Street
Isnid
Joseph L. Gardiner
Latrher
John N. Miller
Holklen
Hristo Pheniz
Barstow
Bennett Munro
John i Munro
Munro
Peter Gladiving
Proclamations Superimpose Martial Rule at Greytown 1854
The Bermuda and Cyane era vessels reach Greytown after a bombardment and two proclamations are issued by A D Jolly. A martial law declaration follows due to civil breakdown, with threats of flogging for thefts and measures to protect lives and property. A British brass cannon is seized by Marines under U S authority.
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Maxta. Law
Greytown
Echooner
Bermuda
A. D. Jolly
San Juan
H. B. M. Oer
H. B
Wen
Hollins
Boas
Great Britain
United States
M. Y. Express
Rumors From Havana Describe Strife Under Governor General
A barque passenger reports unrest in Havana with the governor's use of black troops, privileges for soldiers, and widespread dissatisfaction among Europeans and Creoles. He warns private self defense is limited and notes a fraying link to the mother country amid political changes. The statement reflects tensions stirring in recent six months.
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William Henry
Havana
Ted Spout
O'Donnel
Tribume
Girl Falls Before Express Train in Worcester
A Worcester girl stepped onto the Western railroad track as an express freight train approached and was struck by the engine cow catcher. She was severely injured but alive Sunday evening. Reported motive is unrequited love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Steamer Sinks After Collision Near Maine Coast
The steamer, after leaving Portland and St. John, sank following a collision with the schooner Cranberry Island near Maine. Two lives were lost in the accident, reported while the steamer was en route to Boston.
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Portland
St. Jol
Cranberry Island
Boston
Fire damages baggage car on Fall River passenger train
A baggage car attached to the New York to Fall River passenger train caught fire while in the yard. The blaze damaged three vehicles but caused no injuries. Police and fire crews responded quickly, and the incident did not disrupt service beyond the immediate area.
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Fall River
Phi Beta Kappa events and Beecher address in Providence
The Phi Beta Kappa Society will hold an forenoon celebration with an oration by Rev. Edward A. Parks and a poem by W. Curtis. Afternoon events feature undergraduate societies with oration by J. Dickman and poem by William M. Rodman. Evening address before Missionary Inquiry by Rev. Henry Ward Beecher.
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Providence Journal
Phi Beta Kappa Society
Edward A. Parks
Andover
Mass
W. Curtis
New York
United Brothers
The
Philermonian
J. Dickman
William M. Rodman
Providence
Society For Missionary Inquiry
Henry Ward Beecher
Brooklyn
Local Wedding Notices From Providence and Nearby Towns
In Providence on the sixth inst in Attleboro Lane time Charles H Ames and Miss Harriet N ing both of the ja Teen ten. F Weat of Providence. Marvel of Taun River. George P Leonard and Miss E Hawthorn of New Bedford. Benji Sprague and Sophia (surname uncertain) of New Bedford.
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Providence
David Codding
Mies Parmetin
Kent
Attlebor Lane
Charles H. Ames
Miss Larriet N.ing
Teenten
F. Weat
Nau
Marvel
Taun River
George P. Leonard
Missaus E. Hawthorn
New Bedford
Benji Sprague
Sophia
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Wm. Page
Cambridgeport
South Market Street
Avere
Dward
Hovey
Charles River
Young Hovey
Boston Post
Chotera
St. John
Gunnison’s Express
Board of Health
Cartune
Newburyport Herald
Ellen
Salisbury
Morrvill
Bathurst
Messrs. Kenniston & Morrill
John W. ‘I’, Tucker
Freeman's Journal
Ruderbush
Martha J. Babcock
William W. Babcock
Abby Dean
Bahn Cee Ee
John Wantin
Elioha Paine
Oeti
Om Henry Sherburn
Ors
Sherman
Gren
C. Taunton
Mers Austin Pierce
Soden
William Cannon
Slain
Marine Journal
Es Port
R. I
Bradford Dusfoe
Borden
Fell River
Chief
Simmons
H. Allen
Wells
Gil
Perine
Port Ewen
Catip
Brinsen & S Schr Science
Braver
Romlostt
Winslow
New Brifard
Inday
Bradford
Durfee
Canonicus
Stinmons
Dore
Pall River
Uae
Bradford Durfee
Fom Providence
Sisutbana
Providenne
Aches Gazelle
Somers
Philadelphia
Urbana
Liecomb
Rondoubs
Std
Helen
Pitman
Henca
Melbourne
Ship Boy
Mose
J. B. Munro
Rey
Bradford Street Union
J. Gladding
Samuel
Point Farm
Pishi
James T. Boyd
Independent Union
Eale
Anle
Bradford Street
Bradford Steel Union
Munro's
Uiion
Potter & Brother
Westminster Street
Weetaiorter Street
Farle Furmiore
America
Motioe
Mnd
A. Potter
Bens. Potter
Sammons
A. Waldron
Nou Hata
Kyerie D. A. Waldron
D. A. Waldron
Guesis
Wale Ly Ny
Benj. Thary, Jr
Charles A. Greene
Roger Williane
Mug & Kush & Taft
Rvea
Wales
D. Awaldron
Greene
S &c
UTLER
Seidler
Sir Juince Murray
W, 1
Bayebe
SILKS
Wilka
Viel
Wu & JW
Spooner
Bush & Taft
Resh Seecifrs
Mls
Wat
Nathan P. Cole
Gladding
Dewmucee
Hove
A. Wormser
Westminster
Robert Otrere
Anon Main Street
UpSisaine
Sarah Munro
Mackeith
Bristol Phenize
Brimol
Oriter
Peter Gladding
Seta Anid
Hope B
Walker
Wee Abwan
Wasoko
J L. Gardner
Jobe Fletcher
Holpe Street
Bria Phat
Jules
Hooper
Kinnel
Camii
Bullard
Jules Hanide
Harrison
DR. Drury
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