Free Press and Stamp Duty Abolition Debate in England
The article argues that abolishing stamp duties on newspapers would lower costs, widen circulation, and spur political awareness in Britain. It notes opposition from the House of Lords and predicts benefits to public discourse, while warning of aristocratic resistance and suggesting railroads and telegraphs are less vital than press freedom. It also mentions a separate note about a water-supply project and potential pipe-work investigations.
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England
House of Commons
House of Lords
Great Britain
United States
Aistocracy
Prorinence
Hille
Excursion to Rocky Point by Steamers Blackstone
A party plans a Rocky Point excursion for Tuesday aboard the steamship Blackstone. Tickets cost 25 cents with a promised program by the American Brass Band if enough tickets are sold by Monday. If weather turns unfavorable, the trip shifts to Thursday.
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Rocky Point
Blackstone
American Brass Band
Providencey
Pickpockets Strike in Newport and on Board the Perry
Reported pickpocket activity targets travelers in Newport wharf and on the steamer Perry. A gentleman loses fifty two dollars while a lady loses eleven dollars, and a Hall River woman loses over forty dollars. Two well dressed men in Quaker garb were suspected but escaped. Travelers urged to stay alert in crowds.
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Newport
Perry
Hall River
Sabbath School Excursion to Armory Enjoys Music and Picnic
Members of the Sabbath School of the Quinville Baptist Church visited on an excursion last Wednesday with a band of music. They partook of a picnic in the Armory and were addressed by their pastor and other gentlemen. The company left for home on the steamer Party at about half past three in the afternoon.
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Ee Qineyville Baptist Church
Rappe
Provix Dence Journal
Benjamin Wheeler Wounded in Taunton Incident
The Taunton Gazette reports Benjamin A Wheeler of Taunton was severely wounded on the 2d inst and died the next morning at about seven with his wife at his side.
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Kargu
Taunton Gazette
Benjamin A. Wheeler
H. F. Payton Laughed Forward in Fine Naval Craft
A 235 ton schooner of 101 feet length 28 feet beam and 918 feet hold named H. F. Payton was launched from Stan ton Skinner yard. Owned by Providence parties with master A. W. Nickerson of South Dennis she aims for general freighting and is praised as the finest vessel of its class ever built in this port.
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Providence
A. W. Nickerson
South Dennis
King Philip Club to Celebrate Anniversary at Mount Hope
The King Philip Club of Boston will hold a clam bake at Mount Hope on Wednesday next to observe its anniversary. Geo. O. Hovey is grand sachem. The club is historic as the first to receive a charter from the Snap Company in the state. The Snap Company reportedly retains a wampum from King Philip, now in the care of a man in this city born near Mount Hope.
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Providence Journal of
King Philip Club
Boston
Mount Hope
Geo. O. Hovey
Snap Company
King Philip
Excursions and Visitors Shape Our Growing Town
The town shifts from quiet seclusion to a fashionable visiting spot as visitors arrive from across the country. Business potential grows with manufacturing interest, and an population rise is hoped for next year. The piece warns that excessive excursion and recreation does not build wealth, advocating a balance with traditional cautious values.
Methodist Camp Meeting at Wesleyan Grove Opens
The annual Methodist Camp Meeting at Wesleyan Grove Martha's Vineyard starts Tuesday morning. Arrangements by the railroad superintendent connect with the steamer Eagle's Wing from New Bedford to Holmes Hole. Excursion fare from this town set at 1.85 dollars, tickets valid from the 20th to the 31st inst.
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Wesleyan Grove
Martha’s Vineyard
New Bedford
Holmes' Hole
Commencement at Brown University Set for September First
Providence sources announce Brown University will hold commencements on September first. Orations will be delivered by Charley S. Bradley of Providence and James T Bundy of New York, with a poem by J. G. Saxe Esq.
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Brown University
Providence
R. 1
Charley S. Bradley
James T Bundy
New York
J. G. Saxe
Bristol Phenix enacts plans for enlargement and new type
The Bristol Phenix announces a forthcoming enlargement and new typography at the start of the next year. Editors Brothers urge citizen support and note increased expense. Delinquent subscribers are urged to pay, contrasted with residents’ duties to the paper.
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Bristol Phenix
Nper
Phenix
Bristol
Bayley-wick
Rhode Island
One Week Later from Europe
Summary of telegraphic dispatches and rumors from the Crimea and Europe dated from July to late July. Reports include French and British military actions near Sebastopol, preparations for grand expeditions, naval movements, and conflicting forecasts from Paris, Constantinople, and London. Notes on leaders, diplomacy, and a Newport memorial of an unknown man found at Long Wharf.
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Europe
America
Merica
Rpeel
Union
Southampton
Ork
Hernama
Cowes
Malakoil
Daly
Simpson
Makenzie
Astodor
Albat
Chouli Ogenbash
Urkusta
Baidus
Alupka
Baidar
Souhai
Balaklava
Kummiesch
Paris
Malakoff
Redun
Uly
Gortschakoff
Constantinople
Bashi Buzouks
Beatson
Panmure
Omar Pacha
Asia
Egypt
Crimea
Kamiesch
Khote
Saone
Liverpool
Nasepapart
Sebastopol
Germany
Sea of Atolf
Asia Minor
Kars
Erxeroum
Schamyl
Mowntains
Toflis
Baltic
Russia
Sophia
Napoleon
Letang
Vienna
France
Spain
Sardinia
Cuba
Jaly
Naples
Boy Brown Drowns During Sunday School Trip
An eight year old boy named Brown accompanying Chestnut Street Methodist Sunday School on an excursion to Ocean Cottage fell from a boat and drowned. He was recovered dead. his parents reside in the third ward of Providence.
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Brown
Chestnut Street Methodist Sunday School
Ocean Cottage
Providence, Journal
Robbery at Newport Bathing House Stuns Clerk
A Newport man leaving valuables with a bathing office clerk during a beach visit had a gold watch and money taken after a thief entered the clothes house to steal the check. The boat departed in the afternoon with the thief undiscovered.
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Rossery
Nancrort
Newport
Providence Journal
Ravages of Cholera Strikes Sullivan Town
The St Louis News reports Sullivan ll is heavily struck by cholera with nearly all residents infected or fled after the outbreak. Only one family remains unharmed and many are expected to die as doctors struggle to bury the dead. Some flee to the country, others to nearby towns or Decatur.
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Terrice
St. Louis
Sullivan, Ll
Decatur
Rev Black Preaches First in 60 Years at Willing’s River
A Benicrree Reviow notes that Rev. S. Black preached at Willing’s river in Greenbriar County a few days ago. It marks the second sermon ever preached in the neighborhood, though the settlement has existed for over six decades.
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Benicrree Reviow
S. Black
Willing 'S River
Tragedy in Little Compton Claims Young Man
Valentine Almy, 23, dies from wounds after being shot by his cousin Charles E. Almy in a corn house near the Almy residence. Charles fled, later arrested and jailed in Newport. motive undisclosed.
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Traseoy
Lirrux Cameron
Little Compton
Valentine 8
Almy
Frederick Almy
John E. Almy
Chas. E. Almy
J. E. Almy
Valentine
Charles
California
Mrr
Sylvester Algy
Boston
New Bedford Standard
Charles E. Almy
Newport
Wheat in Indiana reports record yields this season
A Rising Sun, Indiana letter states the wheat crop is larger and more productive than ever with fields averaging about 30 bushels per acre. It notes Mr H James yielded 536 bushels from 17 acres and Mr T James about 31 bushels per acre from 30 acres.
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Indiana
Rising Sun
H. James
T. James
Train Accident at Chatham Breaks Two Arms
An Express train passing the Chatham depot caused a freight car door to blow open. A passenger Mr. Brecker of Albany had his arm broken and Mr. Taft of Charleston had his left arm severed between shoulder and elbow, the detached limb landing on the track. Taft was taken to the Delevan house in Albany.
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Albany
Boston
Chatham
D. ‘Taft
Charles, Ton
8. C
Brecker
Taft
Mr. Taft
Delevan House
Yellow fever upsurge hits Norfolk and Portsmouth
Aug 13 report from Battimone notes rising yellow fever in Norfolk and Portsmouth with twenty deaths there since Saturday and seven in Portsmouth. Several physicians have died, and cases appear at the Navy Yard and aboard the ship Pennsylvania.
Dispute Over Landing Fees At Rocky Point Wharf
The Rocky Point House keeper Capt Winslow and Chicopee captain Capt Comstock clash over a 3 cent per passenger landing charge. Winslow says prior agreement exists to pay. he also cites waste from picnicgoers and sanitation costs. He argues boat owners should pay for use of his wharf and grounds. Capt Comstock denies any such agreement. A regular Providence to Rocky Point boat now operates.
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Rocky Point
Winslow
Rocky Point House
Comstock
Chicopee
Capt. Winslow
Capt. Comstock
Capt Winslow
Providence
Point
Mises
Irishman Michael dies in Providence at 108
An Irishman named Michael passed away in Providence aged 108 years. The obituary notes a long life, listing his heritage as Irish.
Riot in the Eight Ward sparks affidavits from Irish residents
Cincinnati August 13 The Lou isville Journal prints affidavits explaining the riot outbreak in the Eight ward. Several Irish Catholic locals claim they were armed days before the election, suggesting prior readiness.
Yellow fever appears in Washington with fatalities
Reports indicate two people have died from yellow fever in Washington. The illness spread from Portsmouth Virginia where many residents have fled to Washington. Over two hundred individuals arrived in Washington from Virginia cities affected by the fever.
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Washington
Portsmouth
Virginia
Accidental Poisoning In London Street Children Ill
Four children aged nine six five and three fell ill after consuming a sugar and arsenic mixture set out to kill flies. Dr Walsh treated them with antidotes and they are convalescent this morning.
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W. M. Walsh
Low
London Place
North Street
Hay Crop Prospects After Poor Weather Boost Growth
Farmers faced bad weather and hay loss on first cut yet expect the second crop to exceed the initial harvest. The season has shown astonishing growth across grass shrubs trees and vines, likened to Jack and the beanstalk in vigor.
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Jack
Buffalo
Doctor Allen Potter in Blackstone Feels Mental Decline
A Vermont era report from the Woonsocket Patriot notes Doctor Allen Potter of Blackstone is increasingly unstable after years of involvement with spirit rappings. At 64, his condition is described as gradually deteriorating with little prospect of recovery.
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Allen
Potter
Blackstone
Woonsocket Pateru
Railroad Accident Near Stonington Depot
A man from Roxbury named Rothwell attempted to cross a railroad crossing near the Stonington freight depot with a horse and wagon. The carriage was struck and destroyed, the horse killed, and Rothwell thrown and injured though not fatally. The incident occurred as the engine had decoupled and car cars were approaching. Rothwell visits local print works weekly and bystanders noted he looked intoxicated.
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Providence & Hartford Railroad
Stonington
Rothwell
Roxbury
John Drake
Scientific Convention Organized and Dr Wayland’s Party Reported
Telegraphic dispatch from this city to New York notes the organization of the Scientific Convention and reports that Dr Wayland hosted a brilliant party in the evening. Another paper mentions Dr Wayland gave a billiard jig? evening entertainment.
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New York
Wayland
Wland
Wheaton Fever Toll in New Orleans This Week
The report shows 105 deaths in hospital this week and 125 recoveries. August data indicate most fatalities occurred early in the week with a high death count and a substantial number of cured cases.
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Wheaton
New Orleans
Swallowed Mars Mystery Sparks Shipboard Rescue Attempts
Chronicles a sailor’s fall overboard from the English dark Wreath at Panama, with intoxication cited as cause. Rescue efforts failed by morning. A rumor of a baited line and a shark attack follows, claiming the monster’s stomach contained a shirt sleeve and the crew identified the victim as a Boston girl.
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Panamia
Jamaica
Il Pomenitte
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