Congress Opens With Cautious Steps in Reconstruction
The new Congress meets with dispatch and passes measures shaping Reconstruction. Mr Colfax wins Speakership by a wide margin, and a 15 member committee is empowered to report before admitting representatives from seceded states. President Johnson's message outlines debt, currency, and forthright policy.
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Congress
Colfyx
Althout
Esme
Stephene
Johnson
Thure
Isis
Joyal
Post Office Department
Sir Malliona
Navy Department
War II Department
Broadway Tabernacle Raises Pastor Salary in New York
The Broadway Tabernacle Church in New York City boosted Rev Jos P Thompson’s salary from 5000 to 6000 dollars and granted a nine month leave of absence with 2500 dollars for travel expenses, while his casual salary continues.
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Broadway Tabernacle Church
New York City
Jos P Thompson
D. D
Bishop Simpson to Lecture in Providence Next Friday
The eloquent divine Bishop Simpson of the M E Church who spoke in Boston last Wednesday evening to a large audience has been engaged to lecture in Providence next Friday evening. Readers are urged to secure tickets early to avoid a rush for seats.
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Bishop Simpson
M E Charch
Boston
Providence
Immigration impact shown in port of New York reports
A historical report notes 195 400 immigrants expected at New York port for the year, distributing across states with 73 426 remaining in New York, 38 365 to the Western states, and 20 923 to Pennsylvania. It argues immigration boosts labor demand and national prosperity by expanding labor and markets.
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New York
Atlantic Seaboard
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York State
United States
Brutal murders in Coontown on Thanksgiving Day
On Thanksgiving Day in Coontown Otsego County New York Mr Crandall aged sixty and his wife aged sixty five were murdered in their home. Crandall was shot through the head and his wife beaten with a bludgeon. Three thousand dollars in the house were not taken.
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Crandall
Coontown
Otsego County
New York
Lectures by Prof J Lewis Diman at Bryant Stratton College
Professor J Lewis Diman will deliver ten popular lectures on Political Economy before Bryant Stratton Co’s Commercial College in Providence. A public invitation is issued as the first address occurred Thursday evening December 15 at 217 Westminster Street with free admission.
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J Lewis Diman
Bryant, Stratton & Co
Commercial College
Providence
College Rooma
Westminster Street
New Steamer Old Colony Makes First Newport Run
The new Old Colony of the Newport Line began its first New York to Newport run last night. Built for winter service on the sound, the steam heated vessel is 330 feet long, 44 feet beam, 14 feet depth of hold, with 2000 tons tonnage. She features oak and huckmutack framing, three water tail compartments, and luxurious furnishings. cost about half a million dollars, to join the Empire State on the winter route to New York.
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Newport
New Stenmer Old Colony
Fall River
New York
Grant Etreceas
Empire State
Denver Election Vote Reflects Population Tone
In Colorado the recent election shows 1918 votes cast in Denver. Analysts estimate a city population around eight to ten thousand based on a five to one voter ratio, indicating a modest but growing urban center.
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Colorado
Denver City
Cholera Study by Pasteur and Sainville Reported
A Paris correspondent notes that two Academy of Sciences members, Pasteur and Sainville, are dissecting cholera victims to locate the germ and devise a remedy. The effort is described as laudable devotion despite dangers and personal sacrifices.
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Paris
Academy of Sciences
M. M. Pasteur
Sainville
Missionary Board Calls for One Million Dollar Appeal
The Missionary Board of the Methodist Episcopal Church in New York after review and prayerful consideration unanimously resolved to appeal for one million dollars for missionary purposes this year. The Bishops' board joined in support. Last year the church was asked for $625,000 and contributed $635,000.
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Missionary Board of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
New York
Board of Bishope
New London Curzonietz Under New Proprietors
Gr Tha New London Curzonietz reports a change of proprietorship to Messrs. CO D. Rice & Co. The publishers announce support for the Union Republican Party and its leading doctrines. The paper aims to return to a correct course and wishes success.
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New London Curzonietz
Messrs. CO. D. Rice & Co
Union Republican Party
Boston court sentences three garroters to long terms
In the Superior Court Boston on the 113th day Charles Stanley alias Albert Al Nickerson received twenty five years in the State prison for highway robbery by garroting. Jeremiah Hayes and Frank Crawford were sentenced to twelve and ten years respectively. James Stephens head center of the Fenian Brotherhood in Ireland has escaped from Pigeon House Fort Dublin. Also health ad for Herrick Allen's Gold Necta Sateratus claiming it enhances bread yield and strengthens stomachs with depot at 112 Liberty Street New York.
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Fort Pits
Pittsburg
Washington
N. Y World
England
Alabama
New Haven
Illinois
Alfonso Stewart
Bennet
Stewart
Reuben ‘Townsend
Wilton
Ale
Prentice
Oregon
Bangor Times
Maine
Macon County
Kelly
South Ileld
Mass
Charles E Mitchel
Groveland
St Albans
Massenoer
Point St Charles
Canada
Boston
Inutant
Charles Stanley
Albert al. Nickerson
Jeremiah Hayes
Frank Crawford
James Stephens
Fenian Brotherhood
Ireland
Pigeon House ‘Fort
Dublin
Herrick Allen
Liberty Street
New York
Liberal bequest from William Pearce probate notice
The will of William Pearce dated August 23, 1865 was admitted to probate. He bequeathed to relatives and friends, and established gifts to Michael's Church Bristol, Sanday School Library, Christ's Church Swanzey New Hampshire, and endowments to the American Bible Society and the Protestant Episcopal Church Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society. An investment to fund the Juniper Hill Cemetery graveyard improvements was made, with George B. Moore as Executor and Trustee.
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William Pearce
Pearce
Michael's Church
Bristol
Sanday
Christ's Church
Swanzey
Mines
Bia
American Bible Society
New York
Maid Society
Protestant Episcopal Church
United States of America
Juniper Hill Cemetery
George B. Moore
Sunday School Festival at Town Hall Draws Crowd
The Sunday School Festival of the M. E. Church in town succeeded despite an overcast sky. Tables offered tempting fare with clam chowder praised by judges, ice cream, hot tea and coffee, and confections, all sold through a brief auction. Generous contributions reduced expenses and proceeds totaled about $80.
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M. E
Accidents and Holiday Goods Prominently Mentioned
Report notes Henry B Potter breaking his right leg after a fall from a loaded team at Steamboat wharf last week. Doctor Sweet of Providence tended him and said he is doing well. Amos Ballock of National Rubber Company works suffered an accident causing loss of ends of two or three fingers. The holidays bring a wide display of gifts from Captain H N Gifford’s store at Aspe and Bradford with numerous perfumery toys and novelties advertised.
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Henry B. Potter
Warren
Steamboat Wharf
Ile
Sweet
Providence
Amos Ballock
National Rubber Companys Works
H. N. Gifford
Aspe
Bradford
Thief Targeted Church Group in St Michael's Hall
Reverend Pratt spoke to a large audience at St Michael's Church on Sabbath evening sponsored by the Young Men's Christian Association. He urged the thief to return stolen books and money after a recent break in at the association rooms, condemning the act as despicable.
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Pratt
Young Men's Christian, Association of the Town
St Michael’s Church
The
Christian Association
Obituary notices and local death announcements
Obituary items report the death of Mrs. Lewis of Boston aged 52 in the town. tributes praise her devout and selfless nature. Also noted are deaths of Willie Francis Peckham age? in Bristol and Charlie H Peckham in his fourth year, with familial grief and reflections on their character and education. Rev. De Batch to become Rector of St Michael's Church. An ad promotes holiday gift stock at Mr J M Borgess store.
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Frederick Herreshoff
Eagg
Catdhine Darian
Lewis
Joseph -W
Ann L. Lewis
Boston
Mise Lewis
Brigtyl
Altimo
Willie Francis
William C
Elizabethb Peckham
Sarduur
Willie
Eapriedc
Jesson
Hnim
Heaven
Bristol
Charlie H
Elizabeth B. Peckham
Soouralog
Charlie
Chan
Earth
le Wae An
Gill
de. Batch
St. Michael's Church
Lectures and contents of the United States Mechanical Journal 1866
The piece describes the Association Course lecture by Rev D A Wesor of Boston and announces an upcoming lecture by Rev Bishop F P McFarland of Providence. It promotes the journal as a weekly periodical for mechanics inventors and manufacturers with articles on tools machinery war hardware patents and a patent list.
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Thuraday
D‘ A’waesor
Boston
F. P. McFarland
Providence
Nowi
Uiftead
Commangeg
Dumber
Stinm
Sstchamibel
Petroleus
Jaan Notaring
Aleo
Stoibuneheldy
Faroy
Tes &O
New York City
Publishers reveal lavish 1866 magazine line up by eminent authors
Ziver publishers announce a new periodical with contributions from J Foster Kink and other leading writers. The plan includes novels and popular articles in Studies and Rambles, with about fifty notable writers, aiming for broad circulation at low pricing. George W Childs is listed as publisher in Philadelphia.
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Ziver
Adana
Idrpera
Godeyse
Péteripy’s
Ladies’ Repository
Young Police
Houg Wredy
J. Foster
Addree
George W Childs
S. Wie Earner Phird and Cheatnut Sta
Philadelphia
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National Mint
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Mra
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Mallory
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Indiana Senate
Wm. Paley
Texas
Dutchess County
B S.anthony
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Mobile
Withers
Rocky Mountain City
JM. Borpess
Santa Claus
Josephus Gooding
Ward Walt
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Wharton
Stephen Will
Trunk
Paul
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Beatrice Culonna
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Deacon & Paterson
Rhine
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Criprex
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SA. Allen
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