Treaty and secret societies in a nineteenth century view
A historical piece notes the Burlingame treaty between China and the United States with terms on residence rights and immunities. It also discusses Professor Finney and Oberlin College leading a critique of secret societies including masonry, weighing their moral questions and potential benefits against concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finney
Oberlin College
Pittsburg
Masonry
Wayland
Masonic Order
Death of Hon Thaddeus Stevens in Washington
Lon Stevens senior obituary reports Hon Thaddeus Stevens died at his Washington residence at 12 o clock Tuesday night after a relapse. Born in Vermont in 1793 he studied law in Pennsylvania and served in Congress from 1836 until his death 1868 as Ways and Means chair defining his lifelong fight for freedom and Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon. Tuaport
Stevrys
Thaddeus Stevens
Washington
Severa &T
Boston Journal
Dartmouth College
Pennayt- Vatila
Adam- County
Brate
Village Development Hints From Vineyard Gazette
A Bagartown Massachusetts notice in the Vineyard Gazette reports unusual activity for the year. Neighbors complain of commotion and a new hen-house being built, the only structure raised in the village this year, amid quiet days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vineyard Gazette
Bagartown
Mase
Tebbitte
Motah Case Verdict Links Death to Campbell Firearm
The coronet's jury returned that Motah died from a pistol wound to the head caused by Edward J. Campbell with malignant intent at Rocky Point. The verdict notes Campbell fired the shot, and notes the location and circumstances of the fatal incident.
Chief Justice Chase on fourteenth amendment debt faith
In his charge to the West Virginia circuit grand jury Chase links ratification of the fourteenth amendment to public debt, insists the national debt must be paid in good faith, and states taxes must fund government expenses with each citizen paying their fair share. He warns fraud against the people is theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
U. S. Circuit Court of
West Virginna
United States
Ile
Remarkable Windsor Child With Enormous Head
A Windsor child twenty two months old has a head measuring twenty nine and a half inches in circumference while the body and limbs remain small. Physicians diagnose hydrocephalus due to dropsical effusion within the brain. the case is deemed incurable and the child’s life expectancy short. The parents, French Canadian residents Mr and Mrs Z B Jarvis, report no birth anomalies but note head growth since infancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. B. Jarvis
Varying Maine Event Accounts Clash Over Crowd Size
A Maine contemporary describes a large turnout at a political gathering, while the opposing journal claims only two men and a few boys attended. The discrepancy suggests at least one side exaggerates the turnout to fit its narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Local man Charles H. Wood reportedly starved fever
Thix New Bedford Standard reports Charles H. Wood a single man living alone in Tuttle Compton has suffered a bilious fever for thirty days without physician or care from himself. He refused all medicine food or nourishment except water and is said to have starved the fever to death, now recovering enough to travel to neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford Standard
Charles H. Wood
Tuttle Compton
Muree
Monumental testimonial to George Peabody education gift in New York
A government sponsored exhibit in New York presents a symbolic monument for George Peabody. The ebony pedestal supports a plinth and a central medallion bearing Peabody portrait, with Benevolence a female statue and two children figures white and black flanking the medallion. A three trunked palm tree rises behind, and a globe along with an enrolled map of the United States and books completes the educational symbols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Peabody
New York
United States
California Pacific Railroad Figures of the Chinaman
A San Francisco correspondent portrays Chinese laborers as essential to the Pacific Railroad project. The piece praises their endurance and work ethic at tunnels and summits, noting they endure foul air and heavy labor with little complaint while earning fair payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joux CuinaMan
California
Pacific
San Francisco
John Cuinaman
Tere
Cooperative Life Insurance Arrives in New York
A European style cooperative life insurance plan has been introduced in New York. Members pay a six dollar initiation fee and are grouped by age. Upon a member's death the widow or heirs receive a cash payout within forty days equal to the class size, with remaining funds redistributed and a new member filled in if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
New York
Keene area mob attacks kill and injure residents
An unidentified group in the Keene Jessa mine vicinity on Monday night abducted and assaulted Black residents Mary Smith and her father Silas Woodfall. The mob whipped Mary and Silas, beat Curtis and Margaret Mosby, and Cabe Fields was shot dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Murper Axp
Ourrage
Keene
Jessamine
Mary Smith
Silas Woodfall
Curtis
Margaret Mosby
Cabe Fields
Wnd
Brakeman Albert P. White Fatally Injured Near Willimantic
The Norwich Advertiser reports brakeman Albert P. White of the Hartford Providence and Fishkill Railroad suffered a severe accident at Tracey's switch near Willimantic Monday. While the freight train traveled about sixteen miles per hour with two brakemen, White fell after a brake lever detach ment, striking his head on a rock and fracturing his skull. He was carried to Willimantic for medical aid where death narrowly averted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Norwich Advertiser
Albert P. White
Hartford, Providence and Fishkill
Tracey's Switch
Willimantic
White
Smuggling Suspected as Oil and Flour Seizures Arise
Revenue officers report fifteen barrels of Canada bound fish oil seized last Tuesday at a New York storehouse. each barrel claimed to contain two five gallon casks of Bepnines brandy. Canadian flour is said to mask liquor smuggling with thirty thousand barrels tied to New York consignors. customs detectives track unknown consignors and consignees as no marks identify them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
New York
Custom House
Death by Suicide at North Dighton Near White Bitch Factory
Asa Wood leapt to death from the Three Mile River bridge near the White Bitch Factory in North Dighton on Monday morning. Neighbors saw him fall and his body was found with an andiron around the neck. His house and contents, including about $500 in cash and notes, were destroyed by fire on the 17th, a blow that weighed on his mind and likely caused insanity leading to the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton Gazette
Asa Wood
Three Mile River Bridge
White Bitch Factory
North Dighton
Mercer Pa. In flighty talk a landlady’s blunt reply
A brief Mercer Pennsylvania exchange records a traveller asking about sun stroke and a landlord replying that when a man gets drunk there they simply say he is drunk. The rustic humor reflects local speech and a blunt view of health and behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whistler House
Mercer
Smoke from volcano hinders voyage near Hawaii
The late excitable volcano in the Sandwich Islands sent a line of smoke stretching about a thousand miles. Five hundred miles from Hawaii the plume was not thick enough for Capt. Stone of the brig Kamehameha V to take an observation at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandwich Islands
Hawaii
Stone
Kamehameha, V
Sea water touted as cure for cattle plague in Russia
French authority M Moll reports letter from landowner M Phillibert asserting sea water prevents cattle plague. Phillibert, owner in Taurida, claims cattle kept in sea water absence of disease during epidemic. Moll also notes his Russia wool medal and large holdings of merino sheep and cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Moll
France
Agriculture Practique
M. Phillibert
Rnesia
Ick
Russia
Taurida
Wasp Swarm Overwhelm Rats in Alabama Hay Loft
In a southern Alabama plantation barn a cloud of wasps poured in through an open window and attacked a waking mass of rats. The rats fought back gnashing teeth but suffered fatal stings, dying off as the exhausted survivors fled, leaving the wasps in control of the hayloft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Neano Prophet in Wilmington Predicts 1875 Plagues
A Wilmington negro prophet on a schooner issues a document claiming divine visits and predicts three plagues fire water and famine beginning January 31 1875 lasting three years. He counsels fire proof houses high ground water vaults and hoarding grain for 1872 73 and 74 to endure the calamities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington N. C
Through freight line arrangement enhances western connections
The Erie Western freight system and allies have formed a through line with the Boston and Providence Railroad and Bristol steamers to all points West. General Agent Mr Donlap, long associated with Erie interests in Boston, now directs operations from 15 State Street, representing the listed lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunough Western Freraut
Erie Railway
South Shore and Diamond Freight Lines
Erie Transportation Company
Boston and Providence Railroad
Bristol Steamers
All Pointe West
Donlap
Boston
General Avent
State Street
4Dvertiser
New Bedford and Taunton Railroad to Hebronville Planned
George A. Briges engineer will survey and estimate the line from Tunton to Hebronville. The straight new extension will remove curves and shorten the distance to Providence by eleven miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
New Campaign Song by M A Kidder and Duer
A newly published campaign song with lyrics by M A Kidder and music by Mes Duer formerly Mrs B A Parkhurst. Published by Wm A Pond Co New York single copy 80 cents. The chorus welcomes the conquering hero and calls supporters to rally for the country and the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Kidder
Mes. Duer
B. AL Parkhurst
Messrs
Wm. A. Pond & Co
Broadway
N. Y
White-house
Bristol line control shifts to Erie Railroad
The Boston Commercial Bulletin notes a sudden management change in the Bristol line of steamers by a few Erie Railroad directors. It states the Erie company now has full control and will enter the through freight and passenger competition to the West as a major rival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Commercial Bulletin
Bristol
Erie Railroad
Great Company
Col. Young
United States
Regional Corn Planting Shifts Across New England States
In Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York New Jersey and Maryland the decrease in corn land planted for this year totals 49 609 acres. Conversely the remaining states show an increase of 3 108 215 acres with most of the gain in the Sonat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New
Jersey
Maryland
Bonds Recovered After $36000 Theft Linked to New York Office
Government bonds worth 36000 stolen last November en route from the Aquidneck Bank in Newport Rhode Island to New York have been recovered. They were found in the possession of a New York office clerk who was employed there at the time of the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aquidneck Bank
Newport
R. I
New York
New Insect Described In Mncenrsora Paper
A Mncenrsora paper reports a new bug appearing described as flat and one third the size of the potato bug. It is yellow or reddish with black markings and is said to threaten potato crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mncenrsora
Lager Beer Consumption in New York Survey
The Herald estimates New York City has at least two hundred thousand lager drinkers who average three glasses daily, totaling around six hundred thousand glasses. The note highlights heavy beer consumption in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Herald
Springfield Reporter Doubts Sugar Poison Death Claim
The Iteme man of the Springfield Republican questions a report that a Topsham girl died from sugar turning toxic. He says he knows a girl whose sweetness would not cause death, implying the story is unlikely or false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Springfield Republican
Various World News Highlights and Local Incidents
A miscellany notes cholera in New York, an earthquake tremor in Westchester, and weights of notable bodies. Reports include a Boone County death, a bee sting fatality in Muskingum County, a German prince’s U. S. tour, and large Cooper Institute attendance. Also covered are French horse meat shops, apple crops, liquor sales, a London vagrant arrest, and a Marlboro man with eye loss. Further items mention a New London club of color, shipping grapes, Norwegian maids in Minnesota, an English asylum patient, Barbary coast disease, Austro-Hungarian monarchical renaming, and a Paris to Europe migration. Additional notes include Lowell girls in Europe, Ohio peach valleys, a Lebanon Connecticut devastation, a Zouave robbery, an August solar eclipse, a lightning-struck schooner, infected cattle sales, Swiss colonists in Tennessee, a track-tie incident, a church spire struck by lightning, and fashion jokes about pants. Also cited are anticipated New York regimental movements, two editors’ deaths in Albion, stray-hog fines, immigration totals, Saratoga race aftermath, and an obituary framing of General Halpine.
Bed bug remedy and Irish disguise incident
The article mentions a Connecticut bed bug remedy using ice to stun insects and deter bites. It also reports Duartes Dickens and companions visiting Donevaile in Ireland, their display of books and maps leading police to suspect a disguise, which was explained and deemed satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duartes Dickens
Donevaile
Ireland
Enians
Zouaves and Trenton Hose Parade Through Providence to Boston
Rocal Intelligence reports the steamship Buister bringing New York troops including Company A of Hawkins Zouaves under Captain A B Dobbs to Providence on Tuesday. They breakfasted at the Aldrich House and paraded with Band Wheeler and Wilson before heading to Rocky Point and then Boston, escorted by Governor Burnside and local militia. The Trenton Hose Company from Trenton accompanied by Rubzan’s Newark Brass Band numbered about forty five, with a handsome base carriage, and officers led by Chief Marshal George A Bennett. They departed for Boston and arrived around 8:30 this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buister
Brayton
New York
New York ‘First Regiment
Hawkin
Zouaves
A B. Dobbs
Providence
Rocky Point
Trenton Howe Company
Boston
Grand Army of the Republic
Henry Allen
Aldrich Flouse
City of Port
Burnsi
Wheeler and Wilson Cornet
Bridgeport
Conn
North Carolina
Burn Side
Roanoke
Camden
Antietam
South Mountain
Fredericksburg
Trenton Hose Company
Trenton
N. J
Rubzan
Newark
George A. Bennett
A. S. Phillips
E. Whitaker
John A. Weart
C. C. Yard
Town Council Hears Repair Costs and Concrete Pavement Plan
An adjourned Town Council meeting addressed exterior repairs to Town Halls on Bradford street. The repair committee reported painting and repairs to be about seven hundred dollars. Bills were approved and paid. A concrete pavement proposal for High street was discussed and postponed to the 19th. Mr. A P Blackmar spoke on durability and cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Bradford Street
High Street
A. P. Blackmar
Mount Hope Elevation Purchases Reported Near Bristol Ferry
Landowners near Bristol Ferry known as Mount Hope plan a public house at the elevated site famed as King Philip’s death place. Purchasers have shown interest but no transfer has yet occurred, and the property is expected to become a popular summer resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Ferry
Mount Hope
Philip
Mount
Erie Railroad gains control of Bristol Steamboat Line
Providence Press correspondent in Boston notes a quiet coup as the Bristol Steamboat Line appears to be under Erie Railroad management. The outcome remains unsettled and observers are urged to stay alert for further developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Press
Boston
Bristol
Erie Railroad
Excursionists Depart for Rocky Point as Burnside Zouaves Tour
A large number of excursionists traveled from here to Rocky Point on Wednesday, the same day the Burnside Zouaves from Providence also conducted a target excursion to the same destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Point
Burnside Zouaves
Providence
Keullara Lodge Installs Officers at Special Meeting
At a Keullara Lodge No 2 I O G T meeting on Thursday evening officers were installed including W C T Her S B Jones T Mary L Gale S Joseph B Burgess F S Freedon C Dunbar A T Elishe M Wardwell C Charles Salstein M Frederic F Fish Guard Susan A Eddy Sentinel James T Munro W A S Mary A Pitman D M Mary L Munro R FH S Anna P Slade L H S Abbie D Munro P W C T Rev J J Peck L D Ellery W Greene who led the ceremony. A large turnout witnessed the installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keullara Lodge No. $2
I. O. of
G. T
W. C.T
Her. S
Jones
WV. T
Mary L. Gale
W. S
Joseph B. Burgess
F. S
Freedon C. Dunbara
T.—Elishe M-Wardwell
Charles Salstein
Frederic F. Fish Guard
Susan A. Eddy
Sentinel
James T. Munro
Mary A. Pitman
D. M
Mary L. Munro
R. FH. S
Anna P. Slade
Abbie D. Munro
Rev. J. J. Peck
L. D
Ellery W. Greene
L. D. Ellery W. Greene
Bristol clergyman at Staten Island camp meeting described
The New York Evening Commonwealth reports on a colored camp meeting on Staten Island on the 2d inst. with Rev. Peter Costar of Bristol delivering the first sermon. The talk praised Zion, revival fervor, and Christian resolve while noting crowd enthusiasm, prayers, and a collection effort for expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
States Island
New York Evening Commonweealth
Staten Island
Peter Costar
BR. I
Peter
Isaiah
Jacob
God
Paul
Silas
Lion's den
Daniel
Zion
Zon
Heaven
Salah
J.nahb
Jesus
Ransomer
Old Peter
Brethren and Sisters
Redemption
Army of the Lord
Agaipo
Local couple coal yard duo aids families in need
A man and woman are seen in our streets sharing tasks to provide coal for households in need. The woman fills the basket while the man carries it and both handle the work with skill, likened to nimble knitting needles.
Speer's Standard Wine Bitters Promises Restored Vigor
An advertisement claims Speer's Standard Wine Bitters provide essential health benefits, maintaining vigor and stamina. The tone asserts lasting wellness for all users, attributed to Raffinton & West, T.J. Griffis, N.C Bedell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speer’s
Raffinton & West
T.J. Griffis
N.C Bedell
Mrs. S. A. Allen's Improved Hair Restorer Ad
An old style advertisement proclaims Mrs. S. A. Allens Improved Hair Restorer in a single bottle sold by every druggist for one dollar. The copy emphasizes superior merit and successful results referenced by the line jy 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Allen
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