Suspected Robbers Nabbed in New Bod y
Sa Nomeed George Lincoln Coleman arrested in New Bod y and sent to Wil to await a pit from the Governor of e Island. They are said to have robbed a man of 25 dollars on Canestreet Providence on Saturday. Lincoln is also suspected in the Mansfield Bailey robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lincoln Coleman
New Body
Wil
E Lsland
Canestreet
Providence
Lincoln
Bailey
Mansfield
New York Mirror Urges Self-Defense Revolver Law
The New York Mirror describes a grim view of city society and advocates citizens carry revolving pistols for personal safety. It argues that if attacked or robbed, self defense justifies lethal retaliation, labeling it a law of necessity rather than retaliation.
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Coxorrron
New York
New York Mirror
Mirror
Yellow fever prevalence at St Thomas on the 6th
Reports from New York dated December 22 indicate yellow fever was very prevalent at St Thomas on the 6th with cases on every vessel detained there for a week or two.
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New York
St. Thomas
City Marshal Seizes Liquor Reserve from New Bedford Dealer
The City Marshal of New Bedford has $590 worth of liquors in his possession. The goods were seized about three weeks ago from a wholesale dealer in the city and will likely be destroyed within a few days.
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Standard
New Bedford
Death from exposure near Little York and Eas ton
Abraham Lask was found on the road between Little York and Easton in a dying state from fatigue and exposure. He was carried to the Duckworths’ farm house where Mrs. Duckworth collapsed and died. Lask died minutes later after reaching the house.
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Paavecraia
Abraham Lask
Little York
Easton
Samuel Duckworth
Lask
White zinc oxide marine paint proves superior in tests
A New York published statement to the President and Directors of the New Jersey Zinc Company, signed by C. E. Detmold, Horatio Allen, and John C. Hitchcock, reports Gosport Navy Yard tests showing white oxide of zinc marine paint outperforms white lead, red lead, Philadelphia marine paint, verdigris, and coal tar. Timber coated with two coats resists worm attack and barnacle buildup in salt water.
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Manne Patyr
New York
New Jersey Zinc Company
C. E. Detmold
Horatio Allen
John C. Hitchcock
United States Navy Yard
Gosport
Philadelphia
Boston Courier
Army officer reprimanded and pay forfeiture ordered
The court martial sentenced Assistant A Lyman H. Stone of the U S Army to be reprimanded in general orders. He must forfeit pay for two years and be suspended from rank during that period while retaining his service number. He loses all increased pay allowances or promotions that would have accrued for two years. The punishment follows an altercation with Schroeder during breakfast.
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Lyman H. Stone
U.S. Army
Hient. Schroeder
Hauntz Ghost Visit Fails as Dutchman Dismisses Spirits
A tale shows Hauntz denying spectral chatter as the Dutchman mocks the rap against the living. Meanwhile news notes rising whaling activity with six ships under construction in New Bedford, five built for sperm whale fishery, signaling spring completion and expanded merchant pursuit.
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New Bedford
Fire destroys house near Newburyport. daughter killed
The Newburyport Herald reports a blaze yesterday afternoon that destroyed John Smith’s house about two miles from the city. His 23 year old blind daughter died shortly after being badly burned, and a three year old boarded in the family was also badly burned. The cause of the fire is unknown.
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Newburyport Herald
John Smith
Ball on the Texas steamship hosts grand city party
Captain Lawless hosts a Tuesday night ball aboard the Texas with an attendance near five hundred.Luxurious supper tables line the cabin as ladies and then gentlemen feast. The dance begins as hours pass and the crowd overfills the saloon, greeting a prosperous voyage in Galveston.
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Lawless
The
Texas
Galveston News
Prison breakout ends in double murder and suicide
A man named Saddler, pursued after an attempted escape, drew a pistol in the yard and shot two pursuers dead before killing himself. The other fugitive was recaptured. The report also notes a fatal kitchen fire in Boston and various 19th century local happenings.
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Prrtesovee
Dwo
Saddler
Obnoxious document used for future reference in olden discipline
A fragment describes punishment methods and hints at ancient discipline as a practical illustration. It cites a Cincinnati tale of a man fleeing with two married women and references a New York observation on hotel and saloon consumption. It lists advertising agents and offices in Boston New York and Philadelphia.
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Cincinnati
Palmer
Monton
New York
Philadelphia
Lin
Boston
Scablay
Buihling
New Youk
Trilace Holding
Purlavecenia
N. W. Cor
Chertiwt
Marriages Recorded In Newport And Providence Notices
Married notices from Newport and Providence describe unions including Joel Masonry and Matihla Austin of Plymouth, Joseph Hyet of Troy to Georgiana Niskdelt of Newport, James Thompson of New York to Amanda Vinton of Providence, and Jessece E. Grane of North Providence to Elim P. Cole of Providence. The lines reference dates in January and several towns, detailing names and connections.
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Grant
Joel
Matihla M
Austin
Porymouth
Newport
Joseph M. Hyet
Troy
Georgiana Niskdelt
Thomas Bull, Ray
James G1. Thompsan
New York
Amanda &. Vinton
Providence
Jensece E. Grane
North Prvidence
Elim P. Cole
Interment Scene Sparks Family War Over Wives
Philadelphia funeral tale centers on a deceased man who left substantial property and two wives both claiming the right of dower. One wife by a former marriage of his widow tried to enter the service and attend the burial, while a white woman who had lived in the house sought admittance as the wife. The dispute heads to legal action. A stray note reports a locomotive accident where a man was run over but survived with a headache. Juv enile chapping remedy in a home recipe ends with camphor and wax ointment for hands.
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The
Philadelphia Ledger
Ron
Messrs. Allen R Co
Cincinnati
Allen & CO
Seneca Falls
Philadelphia
Sempster
Truman Abell
Lee
Reed, Cutler & CO
Pasato
Carmicas
Imlia Strest
Boston
Sald Aero
Drage Pothecarias
Bristol
Crawford
Allen
Prfeasur Wate Jo
Brown University
W. N. Martin
Binge St
Obituary notices from a fragile 19th century record
Fragmentary death notices list individuals with ages and locales including Newport Wickford Middletown and New Haven. The garbled text mentions Abby Hues widow of Col Joseph Boas of Newport, Frances Anna Maughaver of Cacti Chautney and others, with ages ranging from infancy to mid life and dates like the Lith inst. and 12th mat.
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Ty Newport
Inet
Willian Frving
Joseph D. Guslibard
Y Alten
James EB
Middletown
John Bailey Hall
Susan Helen
Leonard Swain
Lydia Burr
Keckiel Burr
Wickford
Mies Frances Anna
Cacti Chautney
Ewg
River
Mary Louisa
Bilas
New Hei
Rawal Clleat
Samuel
Eloina Watson
Kristol
Kendall Rownty
Benjamin Field
Portamouth
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Deate
Lyex
Babb
Jas. Babb
George Little
Boston Times
Amos Lawrence
Mer
Dancer Avowen
Washington
N. Y. Journal of Commerce
Treasury
Broadway Railroad
Machias
Maine
Supreme Court
Boston Atlas
Col. Benton
Boston Trav
Methodist Church
Justice Walworth
Milwaukee, Wis
Viclin
Catherine Tumney
West 32d Street
Tumey
Feeline
Buffalo
Marine Journal
Port OF
R. I
Wich
Bradford Durfee
Borden
Fall River
Sehr
Sarah Ei
Ehired
H. Bowen
Malleck
Seesir
Sieg Line
Portsmouth
Nouba I
Herd Times
Dunlar
Eliza
Raweun
Falliver
Ship Bay
Pearce
Warren
Hichard Stith
Wall
Rove Tree
Simmons
Dighton
Richard Switch
Pearse
Sliopd
Congdon
East Greenwich
Wm.th. Allen
Wells
Emeline
Excell
Ford
Midwe
Wardwell
Sloup Robinson
Norris
Freetown
Charleston
Itiv, Johnson
Havana
Henry Marshall
Empress
Church
Tita
Ealerie
Bristol Neck
Narraganeet Bay
John H. Ford
Dee
J. B. Munro
Veandee
Munro
Ie Monele
Veanisble
Compaen
Bistow
Applicgion
Court of Probate
Barden
Peter Gladding
Taywoul
Hope Street
Benjamin Tilley, Jr
GO Pervent
Traceries
Provisions, &c
Srutinee
Gil Papenke
der S
Teel Cake Turners
Miu'nko
Bristol Hotel
State Street
LL A
Alhamura
Alan
Oxsters
Dee WM. HH
Charles A. Geen
L. A
Lemuel A. Bishop
Charles A. Greene
Dale
Benj. Tilley, Jr
Franklin Steele
Ayply
NPVBE
Ruben
T. J. Usher
WM. I. Spooner
Agt
B. Munro's
Dee 1
Paspernometers
Dee L
J. Bs. Munro
Gothic Hall
Aniae
Myghia Mal
Spoorfr
Gotiyc
Dst
New Orleans
Hitile
C'itien
Haalbied Street
Kk FA
J.B. Mon
Turkey
Ohio
Gonad Harts
Maudkerchief
Ghote Cues
Bilton Street
J. ‘Gladiag
Bradford Street
J. Gladding
Beadle Street
Don
Prd
Ford Union Stung
Ygladueg
Mason W. Pierce, Jr
Evle
Dry Goule Union
Ben
Tilley
Waluue Hall
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