Wealth and the true measure of riches in life
A reflective treatise argues wealth is relative and true richness comes from using resources to fulfill necessary needs and attain higher aims. It warns against valuing luxury and envy, urges prudent training for the young, and frames happiness as linked to virtue and purposeful use of wealth rather than sheer accumulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ang
Sansa
Sham
New England
Joes
Bute
Lfe
Barn Fire Destroys Munro Hay and Potatoes at Constitu Dem Street
Fire swept a barn owned by Allen K. Munro late Friday night near his ConstituDem street home. About three tons of hay and a quantity of potatoes were damaged or lost. The blaze, believed to have started from damp clover spontaneous combustion, caused extensive damage to the building and its contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen K. Munro
Munns
Tanton
Child Drowns at Shipyard Wharf and Local Deaths Reported
A nine year old boy named Shippeo drowned after falling from the Shipyard wharf at Lynton & Skinner on Friday evening. Attempts to revive him failed. Also a 67 year old woman Mrs Brexnor Low died by suicide at her son in law’s Providence residence. Weather noted as rainy and cool most of the week with cooler conditions yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shippeo
Josaph L. Shippee
Jng Hoat
Lynton & Skinner
Aesik
Speejatane
Syail
Brexnor Low
Providence
Curcaco
Chicago
C. E. Bogga
State Street
James R. Busch
Francis Busch
Busch
Young Busch
James Magee
Jaimes B. Busch
Jacob Rume
Indiana
Atlantic Telegraph First Messages Uniting Europe and America
The Atlantic Telegraph reports the uniting of Europe with America by the telegraph cable. Despatches recount congratulatory messages from Queen Victoria to President Buchanan and from English directors to American counterparts. This milestone is hailed as a grand international enterprise by Cyrus W Field and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Europe
America
Cyrus
W. Field
Queen Victoria to President Buchanan on Cable Link
The Queen congratulates President Buchanan on completing the Great International Work and expresses hope that the electric cable linking Great Britain and the United States will strengthen friendship and shared interest. She renews wishes for the United States’ prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentia
Trinity Bar
United States
Washington
Quean Dastros
Tha
Great Britain
President Buchanan Rejoices Over Atlantic Telegraph Victory
President Buchanan replies to Queen Victoria praising the Atlantic Telegraph as a bond of peace and friendship between nations. He calls the project a triumph due to science and endeavor and hopes it will spread religion civilization liberty and law worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
Victoria
Great Brit
Fay
Atlantic
Helvon
Christendom
James Buchanan
Exhibition at Providence for Domestic Industry and Arts
The Tyr Toe Ryong Island Society promotes an exhibition at the Providence Rail Road Depot halls on September 14 to 18 excluding 11th and 12th with drawing and ploughing on the 16th and a goods fair on the 18th. Manufacturers urged to send samples by September 11 and horticultural entries by the 4th. co operating societies praise the effort led by Governor Dyar and the society secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyr Toe Ryong Island Society For the Encouragement
Rail Road
Providence
Horticultural Department
Aquidneck Agricultural Society
Rhode Island Horticultural Society
Rhode Island Art Association
Providence Association of Mechanics and Manufacturers
Rhode Island Society For the Encouragement
Dyar
Styples
Weeden
Bristol
Bristol Exhibition Hopes For Notable Horticultural Show
Citizens urged to attend as Bristol prepares a striking display of fine paintings crewels and crochet work. A medal at the American Institute fair in New York is noted, with recent potatoes accidentally sent to the June Hort icultural Exhibition winning a premium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anr
Bristol
Grand Atlantic Telegraph Celebration Lights Bristol
A Monday night celebration in Bristol marked the first Atlantic cable message and Queen Victoria’s message to Washington. Fireworks, lights, and a torch procession led by Col. C. A. Gregna featured banners and transparencies honoring Franklin Morse Field and the Atlantic telegraph, with cheers for the Queen, the President, and the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Queen Victoria
Washington
Huptee Wolf
Mount Hopa
Bristol
F. M. Dimond
Byron Dimond
D'Wolf
John Norris
H. C. Wardwell
Bronson & Sherry
W.J. Miller
Mauran
James Lawlass
Phenix
C. Batwean
Agamemnon
Niagara
Cyrug Field
Franklin, Morse
Field
Electric
United States
Great Britain
United State
Agamemnon and Gorgon
Burton Street
Burton
Hope Street
Thames Street
Thames
Bradford Street
Bradford
High Street
State Street
State
Hopa
Constitution
State House
Fort Rounds
Atlantic Telegraph
Maurin
New Custon House
G. N. Reynolda
W. J Miller
Telegraph
Miller
Messing Brunsen & Sherry
J. N. Burgess
Church Streat
Muencher
DeWolf House
Francis Busch Faces Murder Charge in Chicago Jail
Francis Busch and his father are jailed in Chicago with Francis charged with murder and the father accused as an accessory. Prosecution details and court actions follow as authorities pursue the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Busch
Chicago
Bank Embezzlement Suspect Captured After Flight
On the 22d of June a package from Freeman's Bank containing bank bills notes and checks was taken to the Express office. Young Warren, son of the Express agent, vanished with the goods, later found near Chicago using the alias John Howard. Officer Billings traced him to Prospect City Illinois, recovered most funds, Warren arraigned for embezzlement and larceny, held to bail $3000 for grand jury.
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Freemen’s Bank
Merchant’s Bank
Providence
Expres
Nathan Warren
Josiah ‘J. Warren
Warren
Liyary
Chicago
Illinois
John Howard
George A. Billings
Prospect City
Mr. Billings
Burglary at Barrus Home on Constitution Street
A thief entered the Barrus residence on Constitution Street Wednesday night, likely via an unlocked cellar door. The intruder rifled the chamber near the couple's bed, taking a pocket book with about twenty dollars and several notes. Lower rooms were left open, and strong warning is issued to housekeepers about such bold criminal acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin C. Barrus
Constitution Street
Boiler Explosion Destroys Pawtucket Mill
An early morning boiler explosion at the brick steam mill on Main and Pleasant streets in Pawtucket Rhode Island injured fireman James Duff and a boy named Thomas Black both seriously burned The mill was damaged by fire with an insured property value of 21000 split among several insurance offices Providence Hartford Northwestern and Western Massachusetts Pittsfield No deaths reported and the explosion’s cause is unknown
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Pawtucket
R. I
Las
Main
Pleasant Streets
James Duff
Thomas Black
Atlantic and Merchants
Providence
Hartford
Northwestern
Massachusetts
Pittsfield
Drought Rages in Eden Area as May Rain Fails
The Eden Express notes an almost unparalleled drought with no substantial rainfall since May 20, contrasting conditions in the region where little to no moisture has fallen and farming is affected by the dry spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden
N.C
Townwide Bell Alarm Sparks Laughing Panic
Monday night chaos erupted as all town bells rang causing fear of fire. A man rushed out in panic after hearing bells and smelled smoke then learned the Atlantic Cable message had arrived. An old woman misinterpreted the scene as a river disaster and a baby Queen rumor sparked jokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerald Isle
Victoria
Quane
Americe
Atlantic Monthly Returns With Rich Table of Contents
The Atlantic Monthly for September appears, leading the nation’s periodicals as publishers report full remuneration. It promises the richest table of contents yet published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Montaly
Exixy Frances Yacht Pleases After Pleasant Voyage
A reviewer praises the Exixy Frances yacht returning from a short pleasure cruise. The 23 ton craft sails well and provides berth space and conveniences uncommon for its size. Captain Borron is courteous and attentive and serves timely hot coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phenix
Baytsr
Exixy
Frances
Barthen
Borron
Drowning near-miss at Peck's Wharf and telegraph cables
A boy nearly drowned after falling from Peck's Wharf Thursday evening. Rev. Dr. Shepard helped by lying on the wharf to reach the lad. Meanwhile Atlantic Telegraph chief DeSanty says the President's reply to the Queen could be sent in an hour and a half under favorable conditions. Field orders a new cable due to expected traffic. George H. Norman of Cranston and Norman, Newport, broke his left arm when he fell from a chaise in Newport last Friday.
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Hiram?Liuther
Peck’s Wharf
Shepard
DeSanty
Atlantic Telegraph
Trinity Bay
Field
George H. Norman
Cranston & Norman
Newport
Board selects Burnside breech loading rifle for mounted troops
The Board, after testing 10 breech loading rifles, recommended Burnside’s as the best for a $25,000 appropriation. They praised its strong construction, safe horseback loading, simple handling, gas control, clean chamber, reliable range and accuracy with moderate powder, and acceptable recoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BexecatLoapma Rurix
Burnside’s
Burnside
Hatters Bank Bills Stolen and Secretly Recovered
About sixty thousand dollars in Hatters Bank of Bethel currency were stolen and later conveyed to New York police in a guarded private transfer. The bills remain under police custody as investigators pursue the case and identify the thieves and the means of the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatters’ Bank
New York
Hatters’ Bank of
Bethel
Niagara at Trinity Bay and cable laying ceremony
The Niagara anchored in 17 fathoms at Aug 5 near Trinity Bay after 1013 miles of telegraphic work. The shore end was delivered to Captain Hudson and a procession paraded to the telegraph station to finish the cable. Flags flew as ceremonies closed at dawn. Also reported is a coroner’s inquest in Cumberland over Edward Studley’s poisoning death, with Mrs. Studley implicated and a separate case involving William W. Jones’s death in Smithfield.
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Niagara
Trinity Bay
James H. North
Hudson
Hudsor
Mr. North
Cremony
Anding
Lewis
Cumberland
Edward Studly
Studley
Stadley
Mita. Aydis Stadley
Frigate Niagara Cleared for Repairs After Cable Expedition
The frigate Niagara has been examined and found in good condition with no damage from the cable expedition. Some alterations will be made to her rigging as spars are too light and will be replaced with heavier ones. Her crew will be moved to the North Carolina with paid-off terms and others reassigned to different vessels.
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Tax Niagara
Niagara
North Carolina
Editor to non paying readers on subscription compliance
A West editor chides non paying subscribers noting wagons require wheels and newspapers need payment to continue. He argues some think all have paid while a cited individual has not, but the editor says the issue is a minor matter and will not change anything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shara
Transmission of message to Washington delayed by Valentia issue
Tansy Bay N F reports the president’s reply to the Queen was sent to Washington at 7 this morning after a delay caused by events at Valentia. Chief Electrician De Sauty of Trinity Bay Boston notes the transmission is now through to Washington.
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Tansy Bay
N. F
United States
Wash‘ington
Entia
Valentia
DE Sauty
Trinity Bay
Boston
Washington
Rumor of US Cuba Purchase Sparks Excitement in Havana
A Havana letter reports rumor of US interest in purchasing Cuba causing great excitement. Yellow fever rages. Captain Albert Gage is among the recent victims. The Sanity and sailing vessels are ordered northward amid the outbreak and confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Havana
United States
Cuba
Albert Gage
Ihelamey
Yellow Fever Epidemic Report From New Orleans
Telegraph dispatch dated New Orleans reports a severe yellow fever outbreak with 140 deaths in a week ending the 11th and 80 in 43 hours the previous Thursday. Union line data at Merchants' Exchange records 457 total weekly deaths with 286 due to fever and 153 deaths among US natives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oreans
Sevoa
New Orleans
Union
Merchants’ Exchange
United States
Boston Traveller
Death of Wm H Ballon Found Hanged in Barn
The Woonsocket Patriot reports Mr. Wm H Ballon of this town was found dead in a barn owned by Silas G Wilcox. He was suspended by a leather strap from a ladder after starting to milk cows in the early hours. A coroner's jury could not determine a cause. He was described as industrious and prudent, leaving a wife and no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Ballon
Silas G. Wilcox
Woonsocket
Hatter's Bank Case In Connecticut Court
Superior Court of Connecticut at Danbury grants injunction in case of the Hatters Bank recently robbed. F B Wildman of Bethel appointed receiver. Claims must be presented by November 20. Basion Traveller reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatter’s Bank
Bethe
Superior Court of Connecticut
Danbury
Hatter’s Ank
Wildman
Bethel
Basion Traveller
Augur worm leaks blamed for ship damage
The New York Journal of Commerce notes a vessel returned from San Francisco was attacked by augur worms drilling half inch holes in the hull. A metal covering was knocked off exposing the worm damage and causing a leak that only showed after the ship was hauled out. Such worm damage may sink ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
N. Y
Collision at sea sinks sloop Golden Rule near Providence
The stamer Matropolis struck the sloop Golden Rule from Albany to Providence on Thursday night. Four crew aboard were rescued by the Matropolis boats after the collision, blamed on mismanagement by the sloop mate as he tried to cross the steamer’s bow while the pilot failed to notice until too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamer Matropolis
New York
Golden
Albany
Providence
Bass haul nets 102 fish weighing 55 pounds in Newport News
A large haul reported Monday night by painter Mr. min lax and boat jilder William Gough yielded 102 bass weighing up to 55 pounds and a total of 24 dollars in earnings from the catch. Local fishers praised the night’s work in Newport News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asormre
Min Lax
William Gough
Newport News
Peaches Painted Red Mask Freshness in New York Trade
A New York News report says a buyer bought peaches from a fruit seller opposite the Post office and, on peeling, found them green under the skin, noting the seller had painted the skins red to aid sale. The Rev Dudley A Tyng’s life policy of 5000 pounds in a London office has been paid to his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York News
Dudley A. Tyng
London
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Cyrus W. Field
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Atlantic Ocean
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