Celebration of Independence Day amid riots and quiet pride
The nation's birthday is marked by fireworks parades and speeches while some rioting follows a recent court decision. In Bristol the day proceeds with a church service, a patriotic oration by Rev. S. K. Sweetman, and a parade led by local fire companies. The town reports progress on securing a site for a normal school on Bradford Street and plans to relocate a Congregational Church building for fall term use.
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Oiven
Boston
Bristol Train of Artillery
King Philip ‘Fire’ Company
Newport "Herbales” Fire Company
American Protestant Association
Arta
Cenervad
S. K. Sweetman
America
Pathé Colnrton
Josie ‘Chase
Ue Avery
Phe
Tiberty
Mat Ge Toa
Maude Wood
New York
Bradford ‘Street
Ehd
A J. Usher
Thie, Olds
Congregational Church
Death of Hon. Wm. L. Marcy at Ballston Spa
The former Secretary of State William L. Marcy died at Ballston Spa soon after a slight side stitch. He walked to Dr. Moore’s residence, then returned and was found dead on a couch with a book on his chest. He had penned a letter to John M. Botts of Virginia just before death. He was staying with John M. Wilder at Fallston.
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Wm. L. Marcy
Ballston Spa
Gox
Marcy
Albany
Moore
Wyore
Mr. Marcy
Governor Marcy
Governor Dyge Plans Brief European Trip for Health
The Provi Journal reports that ill health compels His Excellency Governor Dyge to depart for Europe soon. The paper hopes he finds relief and returns to his family and friends in good health.
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Provi- Journal
Heath
Dyge
Europe
Vestry Seeks New Rector for St John’s Keokuk
The Vestry of St John’s Church Keokuk Iowa requests the Rev Joseph Trapnell Jr as Rector of St Michael’s Church. Farmers report mixed crops and few hay days, with good prospects overall. Providence Seminary East Greenwich advertises Fall Term starting August 15 led by Principal Rev G W Quereau and a strong teaching corps.
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St. John's Church
Keokuk
Iowa
Joseph ‘Trapnell, Jr
St. Michael’s Church
Hktt
Providence Conference Seminary
East Greenwich
G. W. Quereau
Irish American Association Visit Sparks Town Picnic
The Irish American Association from Providence with about two hundred members visited the town on the 4th. They marched through main streets, then went to Locust Grove for a picnic. The group appeared fine looking and well behaved.
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Providence
Locust Grove
Ice Cream and Confectionery at Wilcox Saloon
Those who desire to enjoy the luxury of partaking of delicious Ice Cream should call at the Saloon of Mr. Wilcox on Hope Street where a most excellent article is offered. His Confectionery Store is well supplied with fruits soda water and other delicacies. His pleasant lady is ready to serve visitors.
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Wilcox
Hope Street
David
Paul
Duke of Wellington
Hillard
Providence
Pilgrim's Progress
Taate
Peple
Riots, Accidents, and Drunken Patriotism Discussed
A fragment notes more deaths from accidents and rioting on the fourth of July than in years past. It blames riots on careless acts and warns that patriotism has turned into drunken excess nationwide.
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Ipst
Cor Prospects From Wheat and Corn Crops
The Cincinnati Gazette reports a statewide crop outlook with favorable weather. Wheat is maturing well and corn is growing steadily as districts through the west publish encouraging assessments.
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The
Cincinnati Gazette
Reverend Thatcher Thayer Receives Doctor of Divinity
The Rev. Thatcher Thayer of Newport has earned the degree of Doctor of Divinity from Princeton College in New Jersey.
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Thatcher Thayer
Newport
Princeton, N. J. College
Hercules Fire Co. thanks Newport for reception
The Hercou ts Fire Co. of Newport visiting this town on the 4th published a card in Newport papers returning thanks to the Ladies, the Committee of arrangements, King Philip Fire Co. and others for the kind reception and attention paid to them during the day.
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Hercouts, Fire Co
Newport
King. Philip Fire Co
Truth and the lure of polished fiction in society
A reflective piece argues that truth is scarce amid a global surge of embellished writing. It laments the romance of poetry and sensational history, noting how publishers and authors veil facts to suit taste.
Hope for Truth and Virtue Against Spiritualist Doctrines
The writer laments witchcraft and spiritualist doctrines and calls for Truth and virtue to prevail in the land. He urges the people to support learning and moral reform, hoping scholastic insight will shine and guide a wavering society towards better judgments and away from error.
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Nesram
Reported massacre of troops near Fort Kearney
A French trader reports 100 soldiers and 50 teamsters under Col Sumner were attacked by Cheyennes and Apache 200 miles west of Fort Kearney and slain. Trader also confirms via emigrant train from Salt Lake and Pacific City arrival. Mormons await polygamy bills. Cheye Treat Surveyor Burs faces accusations of false statements about the region.
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Brom Gi Lake
St. Louis
St. Joseph
Salt Lake
Congress
Cheye
Burs
Riots in New York End in Several Dead and Wounded
July 5 report from New York describes severe rioting originating in the Bowery and Five Points with mobs using clubs stones bottles and firearms. Eight killed and about thirty wounded including policemen. 100 troops on alert but not deployed. two prisons hit in minor riots. ex policemen prominent among rioters. Public displays and fireworks described as brilliant despite damp week.
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New York
Bowery
Five Points
Bowery Boys
Brooklyn
Williamsburg
Sanford
Boston Fourth of July fireworks disaster fatal and injuries
In Boston on July 4th a mortar burst during fireworks ending the celebration. George P Tarksbury former harbor master Ava L Libby Patrick Cook and a boy John McMahon were killed or severely injured. Henry Scales William Draper were badly wounded in Swampscott. A man Manning died at the Eastern depot.
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Boston
Farau
George P.tarksbury
Ava L. Libby
Patrick Cook
Hovey & Co
John McMahon
Wiseman Marshal
John W. Robinson
Swamiscott
Henry Scales
William Draper
Somerville
Eastern
Manning
Unrest Quiet in Bautiscorr. Fatal Shootings Reported
Battisor July 5 report notes an unusually quiet Fourth with no serious disturbance. It records a man named Robert Frazer killing six Germans in a tavern row and two children fatally shot by careless firearms use.
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Battisor
Bautiscorr
Robert Frazer
A Strance Innovation in Philadelphia Liturgy Adopted
The Universalist congregation of Lombard Street Philadelphia adopted a new liturgy for the first time on June 28 Rev A G C Thomas prepared and read the prayers and lessons the audience responded audibly Most prayers are from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer with material alterations
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Universalist
Lombard Street
Philadelphia
A. Gc.thomas
Books of Service
Expedition Against Utah Readied with Big Train of Supplies
It is expected by midweek a thousand more troops will be equipped at least. The heart stores horses mules wagons and all necessary for the United States expedition against Utah will be on the road. Disbursements on Louis will not fall far short of a million dollars.
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United States
Utah
Louis
Force of 4 Rocket Snart In City Misfire
A stray rocket intended to shoot into the Charles River veered west and crashed into the side of a house at 26 Chamber Street. It pierced three inches of wood shielding and left the shaft about five feet long, causing damage but no reported injuries.
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Charles River
G. W. Ons
Balloon excursions from Providence on the 4th witnessed
The Providence Journal reports balloon ascents led by Mr King of Philadelphia carrying George M. Carr and Seth Simmons. The craft rose to 5380 feet, crossed the river, then NE toward Rehoboth landing near 6 14 PM at Ifa Perry’s farm. Mr Allen followed with a 30 foot balloon to 4100 feet, landing at Levi Horton’s farm.
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Providence Journal
Coluno
Mr. King
Philadelphia
George.m. Carr
Seth Simmons
W. Irvings Ellis
F. W. Miner
Mr. Allen
Warren
Levi Horton
Rehoboth
Providence
Horton
Nathan M. Wood
Swauzey
Riot and deputy sheriffs killed in Detroit disturbance
A riot last night in Detroit left Deputy Sheriff Small dead and Deputy Austin in critical condition after efforts to quell the disorder. Three arrests have been made.
Loss of Property in Shipping Totals Over Ten Million
The report lists numerous vessels including steamships brigs schooners and barks with total property losses of 819 thousand five hundred dollars excluding vessel damages. It notes the period from January to July with about 370 vessels lost and property loss near 10.25 million dollars amid mild weather.
Flea Fly Trap Backfires In Domestic Folly
A woman in an Ap Town devised a plan by spreading honey on her sleeping husband’s whiskers to attract flies. The flies stuck and clung to him as he left the house. In Randolph Massachusetts last Saturday an arsenic poisoning attempt targeted John Jones’s family. Servant Lucinda Anne Hunt was arrested on the charge.
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John Jones
Randolph
Mass
Lucinda Anne Hunt
York City
California land claims raise fraud doubts in San Francisco
The Washington correspondent notes that California bund claims annoy the government with large, doubtful claims confirmed by the District Court. Another major claim may involve much of San Francisco and government land, with public buildings, amid allegations of fraud rooted in Mexico City.
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California
New York
District Court
San Francisco
Mexico
Caution Against Receiving Counterfeit Bank Bills
The public is warned not to accept counterfeit bank notes reported in circulation in the city. Suspect notes include fakes of the Bank of Commerce Boston and Providence Farmers Bank among others. Ten counterfeit bills were received at a local bank yesterday with depositors unaware of their false nature.
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Bank of Commerce
Boston
New London
Providence Farmers’ Bank
Bridgeport
Railroad Bank
Lowell
New Bedford Standard
Doctor Squary and Anna Robinson Arrested for Blackmail
Boston police arrested a man calling himself Dr S Holman and a woman named Anna Robinson at 57 Billerica Street on a blackmail plot against shipwright Donald McDonald of East Boston. The pair demanded 1000 dollars claiming the doctor was his wife’s husband and coerced McDonald into paying. They were identified as Daniel Squary and the woman, previously linked to a Maine scam, and were jailed.
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Levy
Black Mail
Billerica Street
Dr.s. Holman
Anna Robinson
Donald McDonald
Boston
Tha McDonald
Mc Donald
Theman
Daniel Squary
Maine
Pemberton
Charlestown
Baston
Boy fatally attacked after dog attack sparked by older boy
In New York, a boy was assaulted when an older youth set a dog on him. The boy fought the animal, and the older lad then drew a knife and killed him, using a vile charged remark as the motive.
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New York
Population of taverns tallied across urban districts
A fragment notes counts of grog shops in New York City and suburbs, listing 7000 in the metropolis, 2000 in Brooklyn, 1500 in Williamsburg, 400 in Jersey City, and further mentions Hoboken, reflecting early urban liquor density estimates.
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Hove
Metropolis Am Suburbe
Jersey City
Hoboken
Untitled note on holiday events and moral concerns
A fragmentary passage laments public and religious strife noting a grand total figure and worries about deceit and vice in the community. It contrasts July Fourth excess with church and civic duties, hinting at social tensions and exhortations for restraint.
Serious Affray in Bedford Leaves Morton Stabbed
In Bedford on Saturday night Daniel Mortons was stabbed by William Cunningham after a quarrel over Mortons child who had boarded with Cunningham. The affray left Morton in doubtful condition and Cunningham is under arrest.
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Daniel
Mortons
William Cunningham
Morton
Cunningham
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