Farm City Vision With Fornet Plans Vast Strawberry Grounds
The piece outlines Major Fornet's proposed farm expansion near New York City with acres of strawberries and a network of houses and villages for tribes. It predicts a leading attraction in farming system, scenery, and a central hotel, costing at least fifty thousand dollars yearly to operate, plus significant hotel revenue from dairy and produce.
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Fornet
Manny Cotter Hotel
Costa Ans
Werei
Beaidss
New York
Ledger
saferCor
Boston Journal
Temperance Society urged to enlist mature support
The Bristol Bennett Chronicle urges older men to back a Young Men's Temperance Society initiative. It stresses young men, facing ridicule, need strong adult encouragement to curb drinking. The piece notes future meetings and calls for more members and resolutions. It also briefly recalls Washington Irving's death, detailing his career and last moments.
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Young Men's Temperance Society
Congress Seated as Thirty-Sixth Congress Opens
The Thirty-Sixth Congress begins Monday as the Opposition dominates the House. The Speaker fight is expected to favor the Opposition and the President’s future measures await scrutiny amid cautious expectations. Cheb Minpebahs of Machias has been seized in Norfolk for breaking the inspection law.
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Congress
Buchanan
Cheb Minpebahs
Machias
Norfolk
Town Hall Opens with Gov Banks Lecture on Washington
The Town Hall hosted its first public event with Gov Banks of Massachusetts delivering a lecture on Personal character and empire as exemplified in Washington. Byron Diman welcomed the crowd, Rev Dr Shepard offered an dedicatory prayer, and Gov Turner attended on the platform. The new hall seats over 500 and promises a rich lecture season.
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Gar
Town Horse
Town Hall
Gov. Banks
Massachusetts
Byron Diman
Shepard
Washington
Warren
Gov. Turner
Reopened Howard Hall Hosts 10th Temperance Festival
Howard Hall in Providence reopens for the tenth annual Ladies' City Temperance Society festival. Up to 2000 people attended as Miss Susan B Padelford recited a dedicatory poem and two Quaker costumed children performed a comic song amid instrumental music and a grab box.
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Howard Hall
Howard Block
Providence
Ladies’ City Temperance Society
Susan B. Padelford
Professor Sweet Demonstrates Rope Walking Feat in Woonsocket
Fr. Professor Sweet, rival of Mons. Blondin, walked a rope thirty feet above the river in Woonsocket last Saturday. He cooked meat on a portable stove mid rope, drew water, drank, lit a cigar, and performed multiple feats. The display pleased spectators and established him as a Rhode Island institution.
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Professor Sweet
Mons. Blondin
Woonsocket
Rhode Island
Ship mutiny aboard the Marseilles voyage from Providence
Bark W. A. Platenius of Providence and Capt Albert C. Bennett from City Point to Marseilles faced a crew mutiny on the 5th of November. The crew stabbed the first mate and wounded the second. Ring leaders were arrested in Norfolk and sentenced to five and two years. Both officers recovered enough to continue the voyage. Capt Bennett sailed again last Saturday.
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W. A. Platenius
Providence
Albert C. Bennett
City Point
Marseilles
Norfolk
Bennett
New Linz or Strauxes Steamers Linking Baltimore and Providence
The Merchants' and Miners' Transportation Co. plans a Baltimore Providence steamship line. The first ship from Wilmington arrived at Baltimore days ago and another vessel is near completion. The company already runs Boston to Baltimore with success supporting the new service.
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New Linz
Strauxes
Baltimore
Providence
Wilmins'Del
Train Schedule Notice for Providence Route
Morning train from here at 61 2 o clock A M for Providence will be continued until further notice as indicated by an advertisement.
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Providence
Court of Probate Monthly Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Court of Probate will be held at the Probate office on Monday afternoon next at 2 o'clock.
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Court of Probate
Resignation of Rev Dr Pomroy Ties to Board Scandal
Boston papers publish an official notice from the Prudential Committee of the American Board revealing a recent moral-character issue involving Rev Dr Pomroy. He has resigned as Secretary of the Board after twelve years of service, previously long affiliated with Bangor Maine church. The report notes his prominence among clergy and the community reaction is one of shock and sorrow.
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New York
Sunnyside
Irving
United States
London
Spain
The
Hudson
Washington
Boston
Prudential Committee
Journal
Bangor
John M Worthington Released After Murder Case Review
John M Worthington formerly examined at Phenix as principal in Burrill Arnold’s murder in Centerville in May last was re examined for complicity on Monday. The court discharged him finding no sufficient evidence to bind him over for trial.
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John M. Worthington
Phenix
Burrill Arnold
Centerville
Triak
Itvens Awe
Execution at Harris's Ferry reported
At Harris's Ferry the execution of Execution or Brown occurred yesterday forenoon at 11:15, with the event passing quietly. No further particulars were received as of going to press.
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Brown
Harris’s Ferry
Tuat
Heavy Jewelry Makers Face Losses in Warren
The collapse of Smith, Eddy & Co. and Wm. L. Baker, Esq., in Warren, is reported to amount to about 250000 dollars, signaling a major setback for the local jewelry industry.
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Smith, Eddy & Co
Wm. L. Baker
Warren
Lectures by Rev. Eldridge Conclude at South Church
The Free Lectures at South Church under Rev. Mr. Eldridge ended Monday evening. The series offered practical, entertaining subjects that educated and engaged listeners, who will welcome further offerings from the Reverend gentleman.
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South C. Church
Eldridge
Sperm Oil Trade Report From Fayal and Port Details
The Azor from Fayal on Nov 7 arrived with 2000 barrels of sperm oil shipped by whalers and 42 passengers including 8 Consulate men. A Nov 20 passenger Vincent Banavadus died and was buried at sea. about 2400 barrels remain to ship and over 6000 barrels have arrived this season. Potatoes are scarce, wheat and corn good. The Atlantic abandoned voyage due to Capt Sylvia illness. ship then sailed to Boston Nov 3 under Capt Devol with 30 passengers and 42 men, including the man who set fire to ship Japan.
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Burke
Fayal
Vincent Banavadus
Atlantic
Sylvia
Fayst
Silvia
Boston
Devol
R. L. Barstow
Mattapoisett
U. S
Maiu
Japan
New Bedford Standard
Minute Waltham screws transform steel into costly watch components
Willis describes the American Watch manufactory at Waltham Massachusetts, noting microscopic screws shaped like grains of pepper. A pound of steel, costing fifty cents, yields one hundred thousand screws valued at eleven hundred dollars.
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Willis
Waltham
Mass
Enys
Samuel F Holbrook Letters from Sebastopol on Ship Raising
Boston man writes from Sebastopol Crimea recounting Union efforts to raise ships of the line and smaller vessels. He notes hard work and moral decline among locals while hoping to resume New England Sabbath observance. predicts another year to finish the undertaking.
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Szpasttoprol
Samuel F. Holbrook
Boston
Sebastopol
Crimea
New England
Gerrit Smith Reported Improving at Utica Asylum
A resident physician’s letter dated the 21st notes Gerrit Smith continues to improve at the Utica Asylum. He slept six hours and now fully realizes his condition and the value of his medical treatment. Peterboro reports his family sees his cure as certain.
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Utica
Gerrit Smith
Peterboro
V.V. Y. Tribune
Sixty Women Riot at Williamsburg Brewery
In Williamsburg Ohio on November 18 a company of sixty women attacked the Booles brewery ram establishment damaging barrels kettles kettles and hops and malt. Booles plans to file damages suit.
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Williamsburg
Ohio
Booles
Southern Pacific Railroad funds secure new president
Louisvizze on November 28 reported that three-fifths of a million dollars have been raised locally for the Southern Pacific Railroad. The move secures Mr. Tompson's acceptance of the presidency and the immediate extension of the road.
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Louisvizze
Southern Pacific Railroad
Utah executes Thomas B Ferguson in first territorial execution
From the Utah mail dated the 23d reports the execution of Thomas B Ferguson for the murder of Alexander Carpenter. It notes this is the first judicial execution in the territory.
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St. Louis
Utah
Thomas BR. Ferguson
Alexander Carpenter
Henry Holcomb Returns After Custody Bond Release
Henry Holcomb of Southwick, previously imprisoned on $10,000 bail for an alleged attempt to kill his wife, has returned to live with her. The Fall River Iron Works plans a roof covering one acre and a quarter of ground for a new rolling mill adjacent to the burned site.
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Sovrawicx
Ilenry Holcomb
Southwick
Ane
Fall River’ Tron Works Company
Destructive Fire Ravages Taunton Block Cluster
A major morning blaze in Taunton destroyed Crandell and Washburn blocks and several adjoining structures. Losses totaled about 150000 with insured coverage around 86000 across Providence and national offices. Numerous shops including hardware, confectionery, book and drug, clothing, and saloons were wiped out, with several tenements damaged. Early reports note slow initial response and extensive property damage across Main and Weir streets.
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Barnt
Etréet
Weir
Lawer's Offce
Billard Salgon
Ras Waterman
Washburn
Crandell
Main and Weir Sts
William B. Crandell
S. Colby
C. Hall
A. J. Barker
Barker
Thompson
Oak Hall
S Colby
Salmon Washburn & Son
Fanny Dean
Weir Street
Wilbur
Abo
Providence
Atlantic
American
Sinter Mutual
Wreck of the Steamship Indian Claims Twenty-Four Lost
The steamship Indian of the Canadian line was wrecked near Marie Joseph, 70 miles from Halifax. Of 115 aboard, 24 to 27 perished amid the disaster after striking Seal Ledge on November 21. Crew and passengers, including Germans and Hungarians, escaped by boats as the vessel broke apart, with cargo and silver plate looted throughout the night.
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St. Jones
N. B
Seal Ledge
Marie Joseph
Halifax
Simith
Davita
Bours
Arrival of the Bohemian and European dispatches
The Bohemian arrived after a voyage from Liverpool on the 16th with 60 passengers and cargo. Notable passengers include Hon. John Ross and family. Other items report on the London Times leader about French demands and Europe’s balance, naval and political notes from Britain France Italy and Spain, and updates on Earl De Grey death and Dr Smethurst bigamy case.
Arrival of the Europa and intrigue in Europe
Harrax Nov 30 Europa left Liverpool Feb 19 touching at Queenstown the next day. Shanghai Oct 6 China repudiates treaty with United States by refusing to open Suantop and Tiawan ports. Paris ministerial note urges restraint to avoid provoking England while maintaining peace. London Times questions a US England war over San Juan. French and British press spar over the dispute. Two British steamers rescue 350 Christians from Moroccan ports amid fears of massacre. Spanish army prepares for Africa with 40 000 men and eighty rifled cannon. possible December landing on Morocco’s Atlantic coast.
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Harrax
Liverpool
Queenstown
Shanghai
United States
Suantop
Tiawan
Paris
Times of Saturday
France
England
London Times
San Juan
America
London
Washington
Times
Paria
Morocco
Africa
Atlantic
Nervous Charlestown Sentinels Pay Boy for Night Duty
Baltimore American correspondent reports Charlestown night sentinels, numbering over hundreds, anxious and fearful. One guard paid a boy five dollars to accompany him for two hours, highlighting tense conditions during patrols.
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Charlestown
Baltimore American
London Builder Strike Ends Amid Weather and Losses
A London builders strike appears to end as weather worsens the toll on families awaiting service. Reports recount wind damage to structures, with the Musical Hall and a nearby Unitarian Church affected.
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Chisago
Unitarian Church
Providence and Stonington Railroad Company
Stonington
New London
San Francisco
Richmond Merchants Move to Direct Trade with Europe
Richmond merchants voted to direct foreign goods orders from January next and have shipments routed via James River when practical, signaling a shift toward European trade. Separately, the government steamer Mohawk towed the slave brig Cygnet into Key West after it was abandoned off Sugus on November 18, with the galley still burning.
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Richmond
Europé
Jamesriver
Suaver Picxey Ur
New York
Key West
Mohawk
Cygnet
Sugus
Is World Ungrateful Over Holloway Said to Be?
A Pierre article from Les Belle's Letirer argues the world is ungrateful to philanthropist Thomas Holloway. It mocks second class greatness, defends Holloway's generosity, and questions the double payment critique of his works.
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Samartind
Thomas Holloway
Thomas Hollows
Lamartine
Europe
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