Bristol Phenix News Briefs Reflect Summer Session Grievances
The Bristol Phenix reports a long legislative session at Washington marked by candidate talk and little reform progress. It notes anticipated recess after August and criticizes inaction while urging focus on essential country business and safety warnings about lamp burning fluids. It also notes town council plans to appoint three liquor law enforcers monthly, hoping for improved enforcement.
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Washington
Destong
Baytey
Liquor Seizures Destroyed in Bristol Under New Law
Last week several liquor parcels seized in Bristol were poured out Saturday at State street foot. The small amount left likely remained when the law took effect. Citizens appear to obey the law, and Bristol’s reputation as a law loving town remains a priority.
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State Street
Bristol
Annual Cat alogue details pupils and leadership at Seminary
The twelfth annual Cat alogue of the Young Ladies' Seminary Warren records 122 pupils for the year ending July. It notes the institution's eighteen years of operation, its strong reputation, and markets Principal A M Gammell as highly qualified for the role, promising continued prosperity.
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Young Ladies’ Seminary
New England
A. M. Gammell
Kent County Atlas Gains Readers After Move to East Greenwich
The Kent County Atlas, now published in East Greenwich, reports a rapid rise in subscribers and greater success. Officials praise the paper for strong leadership and regional value, urging liberal patronage from readers across the state.
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Kent County Atlas
East Greenwich
Atlas
Wesleyan Grove Camp Meeting Opens on Martha's Vineyard
The Wesleyan Grove camp meeting at Martha's Vineyard began on Wednesday on the island. The steamer Massachusetts runs daily from New Bedford to Nantucket and stops there. Fare to and from is 75 cents. Attendance is large with several distinguished English preachers in attendance.
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Wesleyan Grove
Martha's Vineyard
Massachusetts
New Bedford
Nantucket
Dangers of Camphene Burnings Warned in Phenix
A Phenix notice urges citizens to heed dangers of camphene or burning fluid used in lamps. It notes vapors ignite easily and that accidents often occur while refilling lamps by flame from another lamp nearby. The article warns even careful users face lethal flash points and calls for caution.
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Bayoney
Yessel
Newport Mercury rebukes townsfolk over Maine Law scene
The Newport Mercury denounces a recent disgraceful public episode, endorsing the Maine Law while condemning lawless acts and insubordination. It warns the town’s shame undermines propriety, urges upholding statute authority, and condemns mob- like resistance. The piece highlights accountability to restore order.
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Newport Mercury
Maine
Newport
Nicaragua Rejects US England Treaty Over Guanacaste Claim
Advices from San Juan report Nicaragua will reject the recent treaty between the United States and England. The government favors its alleged rights to territory over Guanacaste and Mosquetia. Also, the steamship Northern Light was struck by lightning on the 20th, breaking the mainmast and injuring one crewman while damaging machinery.
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New York
San Ju
Nicaragua
United States
England
Guanacaste
Mosquetia
Northern Light
No Truth in Dutch Claim on Japan Expedition Return
Washington correspondence reports no truth to a Dutch claim that the Japan Expedition will return, with the dial and discussions focusing on contractors and Mandeth tam states. The confusion centers on instruction to officers and its impact on commerce and movements.
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Amsterdam
Japan
Ieee
Turbulent frontier reports and ship collision disasters
Reports detail Indian frontier conflicts with civilian settlements near Sana and Mariposa amid rising arrests and killings. California mining profitability improves with rains. A sea collision near Delaware Breakwater sinks a schooner with a missing Baltimore passenger. crew treated harshly by the капитан of the Flash.
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Apply
Baltimore
Heald
Delaware
American Hams Presented to Victoria via London
Mr Barn Ludlow Jr displayed a cask of smoked hams cured by Warren Stagg of Cincinnati. The black walnut cask, polished and silver plated, was prepared as a gift for Victoria through the American Minister in London, appealing to Her Majesty’s palate.
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Consul Rice
Acapulco
Baltimore
Washington
R. A Wilson
New York
Webster
Fillmore
Wilson
Rice
Commodore Stockton
Barn Ludlow, Jr
Warren Stagg
Cincinnati
Victoria
Mnister
London
N. Y. Jour
Fatal Horse Accident Near College Street
A horse owned by Joseph of this city bolted after an axle broke, throwing Hodgeband and a young boy named Nice Lindos who were in a carriage. A lady was knocked down at College street, Miss Lindsey died last evening, others escaped unharmed. Provincial Journal 144.
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Joseph
Hodgeband
Lindos
College Street
Lindsey
Drowxepv Captain Robert Marvel Drowned Near Fall River
From Fall River a correspondent reports Captain Robert Marvel drowned yesterday afternoon after a boom incident on the way to Somerset. The boom is believed to have knocked him overboard and stunned him, with the body recovered shortly after the accident.
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Drowxepv
Fall River
Robert Marvel
Somerset
Man and Daughter Injured After Horse Plunge at Wyoming
Mr. E. P. Van Liew and his daughter, ten cats aged, were badly hurt when frightened horses plunged a hundred feet down a Wyoming precipice. Van Liew suffered multiple skull fractures and trepanning. the girl was thrown seventy feet but less seriously hurt.
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E. P. van Liew
Wyoming
Vandal destroys 1200 trees at Crapp nursery
On Wednesday night unknown intruders entered the lower nursery of Henry H. Crapp's horticultural establishment in New Bedford and cut, sawed, and uprooted about 1200 young trees. The loss totals roughly $900 in actual value.
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Henry H. Crapp
New Bedford
Newford Mercury
Fast driving causes wagon crash injuring Portsmouth man
Joshua Coggeshall of Portsmouth suffered serious injuries after a speeding driver in a Blade attempted to pass his wagon, causing a rollover and a broken collarbone. The assailant fled to New Bedford, and Newport authorities promise strict enforcement of the driving ordinance this season.
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Joshua Coggeshall
Portsmouth
Coggeshall
Hall
New Bedford
Newport
Farm acreage sales noted in local land transfer
The report records three more acres of a farm sold at $1100 per acre and a further ten acres from Charles Potter’s land sold at $1000 per acre. A building lot east of town changes hands as well. other parcels and names appear fragmentarily in the text.
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Charles Potter
Ausin
Local Shopper Waits After Attendant Steps Away
A man named Sheldon of Cooper's N J waited in a store on Saturday for a moment when the attendant briefly left him alone.
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Sheldon
Cooper's N. J
Deaths in New York Top 560 With Cholera Count
New York reports 560 deaths in the past week, with 12 attributed to cholera. Official health notes show citywide mortality figures and confirmed cholera cases.
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Dearus
New York
English Coast Lighthouses Funded by Vessel Tax
The English lights are supported by a vessel tax rather than direct government appropriation. The Collins Line pays about 300 for light dues and around 600 for dock charges upon entering Liverpool, unlike Cunard steamers at New York and Boston which face no similar charges due to existing arrangements.
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Collins Line
Liverpool
Cunard
New York
Boston
Emigration to Illinois from Canada Under Papineau Era
A discussion of French Canadian emigration to Illinois framed as a gradual movement under Father Cry and the influence of the Your Canada party led by Papineau. The text notes Canadian districts forming a continuous migration pattern, with ten years of execution and temperance guidance shaping the flow.
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Canada
Illinois
Father Cry
Covenans
Your
Papineau
Washington official doubts and resolution on national gh Ea
A Washington correspondent notes widespread doubt and concern over the national policy stance. The piece highlights skepticism about the government’s approach and references a defined stance by Congress and a resolution on the matter.
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Washington Cov
Exhibition Notes Hint at Maritime Venture Preparations
A fragment mentions a New York event in August related to an exhibition and a planned voyage. It references vessels and a potential autumn voyage if certain sea conditions arise, signaling preparatory activities for a maritime expedition.
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New York
the Times
Devastation Seizes Pirate Vessel Near Bay Chaleur
Report from New York alleges the steamer Devastation entered Bay Chaleur and ordered American fishing vessels away. It claims a seizure occurred of the Coral for bounty evasion, with crew from Cape Manahan aboard.
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New York
Devastation
Bay Chaleur
Cape Manahan
Murder at Hartman Grocery in Buffalo Buys Brutal Attack
Two colored men entered the Spruce and Genesee street grocery of Joseph Hartman and killed him with an iron bar. Mrs Hartman was struck and badly injured and may not survive. The crime occurred about two o'clock this morning. a money drawer was opened but only small sums missing. Hartman, a twenty year Buffalo resident, left six children. The iron bar is recovered and may aid arrests.
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Fall River News
Heald
Jefferson
Willian Simpson
Baltimore
Nathan Durfee
Vera Cruz
Yarmouth
Friend
Pubnico
Judith Ann
Sylvester
Bay of St. Lawrence
Daerapro
Moxper
Burrato
Buffalo
Poreoenies
Joseph Hartman
Riot at Fort Hamilton between soldiers and Hamilton House staff
A clash occurred at Fort Hamilton on August 16 between about fifteen to twenty troops and colored waiters at Hamilton House. Troops armed with knives and bayonets injured several waiters, prompting a restore order by Major Morris and the arrest of seven soldiers.
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Fort Hamiton
New York
Fort Hamilton
Hamilton House
Morris
Three Marsh Daughters Burned in Sandwich Incident
Report from Sandwich recounts a Sunday evening accident where three daughters of Rev. Marsh, two Methodist, were severely burned by a flare of arm ing fluid ignited by a son. The fluid is thought to have spread via a stream of ice cream. Two victims are not expected to survive.
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Marsh
Sandwich
Chinese Celestials Parade at San Provence 4th of July
The account describes a July 4th celebration in San Provence featuring a large Chinese contingent. The procession included hundreds of Celestials with a silk dragon banner valued at $2000, a glass-look banner, a carriage with four grey horses, a marching band, and many participants under Norman Assing.
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San Provence
Norman Assing
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