Old Miser Reforms After Nurse Floy's Care
In a stalled kitchen tale, a miserly man softened by Floy Eastman’s care finds comfort in domestic life. He recovers from illness, grows generous, and learns his daughter Florence Kendrick’s fate, while Floy reveals her true name and a hidden family link.
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Martin
Floy
Mars Ting
Phas
Kendrick
Tam Ees
Ploy
Kealyy
Flora Eastman
Eastman
R Warney
Florence Kendrick
Io Kendrick
Martie
Tam Martin Kendrick Heir Realizes Family Ties
Floy discovers Tam Martin Kendrick is her grandfather and heir as the aged miser reforms. He forgives past neglect, leaves his old house, moves to a cottage, and Floy grows from schooling to prepare for her future as his heiress.
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Floy
Tam Martin Kendrick
Martin Kendrick
Fourth of July Exercises Stir Bristol Narratives
The narrative recounts a Bristol Fourth of July celebration with a New York orator J T Brady remarking on revolutionary heroes and American unity. Proceedings included military and fire department displays, a public procession to the Episcopal Church for the Declaration, excellent singing, and a fireworks finale as ships in harbor showed colors.
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J.T. Brady
New York
Episcopal Church
Fourth of July lighting ushers in gas era in town
A lively Fourth of July celebration brought thousands outdoors as streets stayed brightened by a refreshing breeze. Gas lamps were lit for the first time later that evening and private homes like the De Wolf House gleamed with new illumination, signaling brighter nights ahead.
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Deela
de Wolf
Regular railroad service to Providence begins Thursday
We are officially informed that cars will commence regular trips on the Railroad from this place to Providence on Thursday morning next. The steamer Perry will also begin running here that day in connection with the trains from Providence.
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Providence
Perry
Death of Newborn Found in Meadow Leads to Investigation
A newborn male body was found in a meadow at Poppasquash on Saturday, shows signs of violence. An Irish woman Ellen McGrath was arrested on suspicion of aiding in birth and concealment. A coroner’s inquest returned that death resulted from violence by unknown hands. She is jailed awaiting further examination, with a $50 town reward offered for information leading to convictions.
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Poppasquash
B. J. Mullo
Ellen McGrath
Munno
Colums
Spectacular Float Parade Showcases Local Groups in New Caps
King Philip Engine Co No 4 attended the 4th celebration wearing new caps and sashes with their engine ornamented by flowers and pulled by two white horses. The Artillery Company displayed new hats and pompoons, while the American Protestant Association appeared very well dressed.
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King Philip Engine Co. No. 4
Artillery Company
American Protestant Association
Ice and ice house notice from Hope and State streets
A local notice extols iced water and ice storage for home use. It highlights butter and meats kept on ice as tastier and safer, urges households to save by ice use, and notes Josephus Gooding has built a large ice house with ample supply this season. Orders for daily door delivery are taken at Mr G’s corner store.
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Josephus Gooding
Unanimous Call for Rev Dr M A D W Howe at Zion Newport
The Providence Journal notes that the Rev. Dr. M A D W Howe now of St. Luke's Philadelphia has received a unanimous call by the Zion Church corporation in Newport to become rector.
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Providence Journal
M. A. D.W. Howe
St. Luke's Church
Philadelphia
Corporation of Zion Church
Newport
Regatta at Newport Awards Prizes to Regional Boats
At the Newport Regatta on the Fourth the first class prize a $100 silver pitcher went to North Stars of Providence built by J S Thompson. The second class first prize a $100 silver bowl went to Comet of Providence owned by ST Angell. The third class prize went to Nonantum of Providence and the fourth to Zephyr of New London.
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Newport
North Stars
J. O. Angell
Providence
J. S. Thompson
Comet
Zephyr
New London
Harren's New Monraey for July Arrives at Easterbrooks Depot
The July issue received at Easterbrooks Depot contains John Paul Jones Taylor's Battles in Mexico Beau Brummell The Beauty What we Eat The Newcomes An American before Sebastopol An Evening at Newport The Bohemian A Dessert Dish for the Traveller Worth Five Hundred Millions Weak Points of Great Men Monthly Record of Current Events Mr Simpkins's Experiment in Housekeeping.
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Ow Harren
Easterbrooks
John Paul Jones
Taylor
Mexico
Newport
Mr. Simpkins
Bristol De Wolf House Named Among New York Resorts
An ad style blurb extols the De Wolf House at Bristol R. I. as a premier summer resort near New York. It praises the comfort convenience luxury and hospitality while briefly noting the host and staff as proverbially courteous.
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D'Wour Hovss
Barstol
New York
Bristol
de Wolf
Beef prices fall in New York markets
Retail butchers cut beef prices from two to three cents a pound as market hopes rise for lower costs. Decline signals groceries expect broader relief from rising meat costs in the city.
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New York
Allied Assaults On Sevastopol Fail In June Storms
The report states French and British forces attacked Malakoff and Redan towers on June 18 but were repulsed with heavy losses. British casualties reportedly included Gen. Campbell and over seventy officers, though figures are disputed. Roebuck pressed for a ministry censure in Parliament amid rumors.
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America
Sevastopol Meriga
Operaa Ngs
Eit
Stopol
Malakoff
Redan
Campbell
Roebuck
Southampton
Liverpool
London
Town Meeting Appoints Committee for Warren Bristol Annexation
In War ren on Thursday the 28th alt a committee was appointed by Moderator Thomas G. Turner and members A M Gammell C T Child and T P Moore to pursue an amicable settlement of the petition by George W Littell and others to set off part of Bristol and annex it to Warren as directed by the General Assembly.
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Warren
Thomas G. Turner
Messrs
A. M. Gammell
C.T. Child
T. P. Moore
General Assembly
George W. Littell
Bristol
Indian Attack and Sioux Threats Near Fort Sarpy
A May 1 ambush by about 3000 Sioux killed Geo Sikes of Illinois and halted seven travelers before they reached Fort Sarpy. Sioux gatherings were reported near Port Pierre. Fort Leavenworth notes Mr. McCrea jailed for murder in the Clarkson case after bail denial. A clash between Gov Reeder and Stringfellow is alleged with the governor reportedly beaten.
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St. Louis
Fort Sarpy
Geo. Sikes
Ill
Port Pierre
Fort Leavenworth
McCrea
Macolm Clark
Gow. Reeder
Stringfellow
Schuyler Denies NY&NH Railroad Frauds Letter
The New York Tribune publishes Robert Schuyler's denial of fraud charges from the railroad's annual report. He writes in debility yet clear recollections, claiming the letter is in his own handwriting, unsigned and undated, arriving by the last steamer.
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Scavyzer
The
New York Tribune
Robert Schuyler
New York and New Haven Railroad
Tribune
Schuyler
Abundant Mackerel Harvest Report Near Boon Island
The Portsmouth Chronicle notes a bounty of mackerel in current waters. A fisherman hauled 114 barrels in a single day last week near Boon Island with others similarly successful.
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Boon Island
Portsmouth Chronicle
Successful Catch or Coprisi
Captain Stephen Christian and his crew failed in a fishing cruise off No man s Land returning Friday night with 140 rice plump cod. The catch, kept alive in the boat well, spoiled due to harbor water temperature with an estimated value of about $10. Mercury notes the loss.
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Stephen Christian
No Man’s Land
N. B. Mercury
Pineapple and Banana Market Flooded at New York Piers
The market is glutted with West India fruit as fifteen vessels lie at the piers laden with pineapples bananas and coconuts. Pineapples on board amount to about 100000 dozen with large quantities already sold. Prices range from 2 1 2 to 8 cents. The supply is described as unprecedentedly abundant.
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Forsien Faurr
IV. Y. Jour
Liquor bill outlines escalating penalties in Legislature
In Concern New Hampshire on July 3 the report states the proposed liquor bill sets a $50 fine for first conviction and single sale, $50 plus 30 days for the second conviction, and for each later offense a $1000 fine and 90 days imprisonment.
Maine Temperance Convention Ad Journed at Bangor
The Maine State Temperance Convention adjourned at Bangor on the 27th. It was fully attended and aroused strong feeling against the regular Democratic party due to anti liquor law resolutions. Speakers supported Neal Dow for his Portland riot action. Gov Morrill was endorsed for reelection.
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Maine
Bangor
Neal Dow
Portland
Morrill
Storm Devastates Ma Gallan Harbor Destroying Vessels
A violent Pacific storm hit Ma Gallan harbor on the left side of June causing extensive damage. Six merchant ships and their canadh were valued at over one million dollars, with twenty three men drowned. Only the schooner Copeland survived.
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Ma Gallan
Pacific
Mexico
Jane
Copeland
Wheeler Wins Nicaraguan Goodwill With Treaty Pledged
The New Orleans Fi st ayune notes United States Minister J H Wheeler has secured a high importance treaty offering reciprocal advantages. Wheeler earns favor from the Nicaraguan government and Granada residents through frank manners. Two war steamers, a fish and a French vessel, were waiting at San Juan to receive expeditions Kinney and Fabehs with deep backers.
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Nicaxacuan Arrams
New Orleans
Fisayune
J. H. Wheeler
United States
Nicaragua
Wheeler
Granada
French, Were Wrwnenor
San Juan
Kinney
Fabehs
Dee Ibakeste
French Mission Heads to Berlin After Crimea Probe
The American commissioners Major Mordecai Colonel Del field and Captain McGlellan visited France seeking approval to pass the French army at the Crimea. They reportedly faced cold reception and left for Berlin after an emperor sanctioned the mission as scientific and not to affect the war. Rumors claim rough treatment by a French official, but the paper doubts the account, noting Louis Napoleon’s possible goodwill.
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Comiuiseiinittis
France
Crimea
Berlin
Rus
Louis Napoleon
Mordecai
Col. Delfield
McGlellan
Philgd
Enquirer
Judge Curtis Rules Brig Porpoise Forfeited for Slave Trade
In Boston on Monday July 2 Judge Curtis of the United States Circuit Court declared the brig Porpoise forfeited after finding it engaged in the slave trade. Although the vessel did not carry slaves, it acted as a tender and carried merchandise aiding the purchase and transport of enslaved people.
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Boston
Curtis
Porpoise
Sailor ship arrives with Star Republic crew after sea fire
The schooner 8 8 rearmed from Port au Prince arrived here this morning carrying Captain Cole and the officers and crew of the Star Republic, which was burned at sea on the 1st inst while three days out from this port bound for Galveston.
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New York
Port Au Prince
Cole
Star Republic
Galveston
Mortality, voyages, and legal notes from New York letters
New York reports show 241 deaths last week up from the previous period and nine sunstroke cases, mostly fatal. Arrival of the St Lawrence brings Havana dates to the 26th. A royal decree limits foreign consuls from hoisting flags to specified days. The Creoles trial ends with most acquittals, Guiral Yznay Perez jailed. Spain rumors claim revolt in three provinces and La Pezuela marching with 20,000. The rainy season begins as public health remains good.
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New York
St. Lawrence
Havana
Guiral
Yznay
Perez
Spain
United States
Marqarete la
Shipping Woes Hit New Orleans Wharf Vessels
The New Orleans Bulletin reports a sharp drop in profits for the shipping business, with ships stranded at wharves for months waiting for freight advances as supply outpaces demand. Many vessels cannot secure partial cargoes to cover expenses.
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New Oatlans
New Orleans Bulletin
Edgartown Party Returns With Thousands of Gull Eggs
A party of eleven from Edgartown traveled to Muskeget Island week before last and returned with 4,000 gulls eggs. The eggs are laid on sand and hatched by sun heat with hundreds found over a few rods, describing a rich harvest of seabird eggs.
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Edgartown
Muskeget Island
Congress Frigate Sails to Mediterranean From Brooklyn Yard
The U S frigate Congress at Brooklyn Navy Yard is due to sail for the Mediterranean within two weeks as flagship of the squadron. Commodore Breeze commands the pennant in Norfolk and a crew of about five hundred men have enlisted under a new pay law. Recruits are described as among the finest.
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Naval
U. S
Congress
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Mediterranean
Commodore Breeze
Navy Yard
Norfolk
Mixon Man Claims Loss In Banishment Case
Charles W. Mixon asserts a six thousand dollar loss attributed to seduction by a gypsy woman who allegedly drugged Mrs. Mixon, causing financial damage and distress in a disputed incident.
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Charles W. Mixon, Esq
Wee
Mixon
Fishery Report From Narragansett Bay Causing Market Activity
A Newport Mercury correspondent reports spring catches in Narragansett Bay totaling about forty thousand barrels of fish with twenty five thousand sent to market and fifteen thousand sold locally. The haul includes two hundred thousand fish including two hundred thousand bass, thirty thousand mackerel, three thousand tautog and three thousand piped bass. The season is smaller than usual due to rough seas and windy weather affecting fishing effort and market supply.
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Narracansett Bay
Newport Mercury
Narragansett Bay
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