Telegraphic cable quest lights Atlantic link and political musings
The Bristol Phenix discusses the Great Eastern’s planned six knot voyage from Valentia Bay to establish a transatlantic telegraph cable, with a potential second line if prior breaks are found. It then critiques the Democratic party led by Vallandigham, condemning white supremacy rhetoric and constitutional reforms, followed by a Mississippi report on lawlessness and a freedman officer’s murder.
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Europe
Atlantic
Great Eastern
Valentia Bay
Herts Bontest
Newfongland
Aerica
Unruly Mob’s Drunken Rampage Ties Up Town
The town shuts stores as ruffians roam in a drunken spree before and after the war. They are blamed for Lieutenant Blanding’s murder with no provocation found. A leading citizen voicing outrage is waylaid by Bill Forrest, beaten and left with broken ribs and an injured arm. Only a 260 fine imposed on the attacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieutenant Blanding
Bill Forrest
New York Letter praises Newport Old Colony steamers
The writer extols the Newport and Old Colony boats for speed comfort and luxury. He celebrates their architecture art frescoes statuary and grand cabins praising Captains Simmons and Brown and their crews for expert navigation and service on the New York to Newport route.
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New York
Jvnny
Bohl
Llenry Bergh
Saratoga
Niagara
Newport
Hooth
Charles Augustus
Louisa Lorniense
Enzo
AM Facares
Amademoiselles
Old Colony
Simmons
Warren
Brown
Fall River
Jack Tar
Sheffield
Robertson
Fiitor
Bat
Trespass Notice Letter Cited in Archived Record
A terse correspondence phrases trespass and space claim, referencing a matter of importance and marking a boundary claim in a dated archival context. The fragment preserves a closing sign-off and initials R.E. as the author.
Papers Note Portland Relief Efforts and Rebuilding Plans
The Eastern Argus reports on Portland relief efforts with food rations issued from Old City Hall and the Ward Room, thousands fed daily and tents on Munjoy Hill. It details rebuilding plans, bank blocks, and new stores set to rise along Exchange, Union, and Middle streets, with merchants and churches preparing sites and plastering debris removal underway.
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Tug Portlanp
Eastern Argus
Mators
Portland
Old City Fall
Old City
Munjoy
Relief Committee
Observatory
Deering
Pine Street
Cape Elisabeth
C.Q Clapp
Dvering
Preble
Exchange Street
A. W. N. Clapp
Casco Bank
David Keazar
Barbour
John B. Brown
Eben Steele
The
International Bank
Union Street
Plumb Street
Brown
St. John Smith
Messrs
Byron Genough & Co
Middle Street
Muzay
Mc.Muzzy
Lightning Kills Bristol Family In House Strike
During a Sunday thunderstorm in Bristol Connecticut a lightning bolt struck the Whiting residence killing Charles Whiting and his son instantly. Mrs. Whiting was injured and likely to die. The couple sat on a sofa and the son on a nearby chair at the time of the strike.
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Liggatine
Charles Whiting
Bristol
Conn
Mr. Whiting
Whiting
Emma Fairbanks
Hudson
Elizabeth Phillips
Boston
McClellan Noted as Only American Officer Allowed at Austrian HQ
The New York Citizen reports that Gen. McClellan is the sole American officer, and the only officer of note from any foreign nation, granted access at Austrian headquarters.
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New York
Gen. McClellan
Rhode Island June 1866 collections and local notices
The June 1866 collections in Rhode Island districts totaled 121 341.06 dollars. A Providence lecture series teaches cookery to women at Pratt's Hall. A horse thief named George Riohanison was arrested in Coventry and linked to multiple horse thefts, with most stolen animals recovered. Destructive hail damaged crops in Dighton, while the upper area remained unharmed. National receipts for the year are projected at 550 million dollars. A Canadian woman slept for 36 hours after taking medicine in La Valher.
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George Riohanison
Coventry
Providence
Mr Bennett
Stonington
New Hampshire
Richardson
New London Jur
New York correspondent assesses third party and Johnson factions
The New York dispatch argues third party efforts fail, praising the Union as solid and loyal. It notes Democrats seek any aid including letters from Johnson Seward or Wells and warns Tammany Hall and allied localities will rally to sustain the President, dampening loyal supporters.
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Jonxsey
New York
Boston Daily
Democratic Party
Johnson
Seward
Wells
Tammany
Macke Elvilla
Oil Wells Burn In Massive Western Union Conflagration
A lightning strike during a Sunday night storm hit a gas pipe at the Western Union Telegraph well in Titusville Pennsylvania. The fire spread to tanks and caused multiple explosions. Eighteen to twenty wells burned, with about 20 000 barrels of oil destroyed. Dozens of derricks were wrecked as oil flooded toward Oil Creek.
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Titusville
Western Union Telegraph
O.1
Sudden Movements From Dying Man Sparks Fear
A New York man Jamis TLigwood died of cholera on Friday. An undertaker fled in fright after the body showed limb and eyelid movements, later explained as postmortem muscle relaxation. Dr De Waterman confirmed the motions were not life signs.
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Jamis Tligwood
New York
Healthful summer of Newport and mysterious shipwreck infant
The Newport Daily News describes hotels opening and visitors arriving for health and rest, with strong city sanitation and good health reported. A Cleveland incident finds a floating cradle washed ashore with an infant inside, origin unknown. Providence Journal reports Alfred P Thornton dying after a farm accident leaving a wife and a child.
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Tre Srason
Newport Daily News
Connecticut cockatiel and naval monitor talk headline
A cock on the Danbury and Norwalk road escaped damage after being cut by passing cars. Captain Fox discusses monitor sea defense from Portsmouth. Rhode Island seeks a monument for fallen soldiers with a $350,000 cap. Three Wethersfield tobacco barns owned by Marshal Harms valued at $6000 burned Friday night.
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Wethersfield, Ct
Marshal H. Harms
Copper mining costs fall amid steady output in 1870s industry
The Boston Traveller notes copper mines cut expenses more than other sectors with a 9000 dollar monthly drop in one 100 ton mine, while labor and production remain strong. It also reports a violent Albany family dispute, a drowning of George A Mitchel and his son, and a survey of Portland’s burnt district.
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Boston
Albany
Magnificent D Wolf House Reopened After Remodeling
The east side residence once known as the D Wolf House has been remodeled and repainted. Built in 1813 13 by General George O Wolf at sixty thousand dollars, it later served as a hotel. Sold in 1856 to Captain William Vars and then to Edward Colt of Hartford for 7900, it has now been restored by James T Freeborn with John F Crump and is occupied by Mrs Theodora Colt.
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Lope Street
State
Bradford Streets
D'Wolf
George O' Wolf
Henry Russel Warren
George D'Wolf
James J’ Wolf
Commercial Bank
William Hiary IV Wolf
United States
Dundee
Scotland
New York
Mr. O' Wolf
William Vars
Vars
John F. Crump
Sarah A. D'Wolf
William Henry D'Wolf
Edward D. Colt
Hartford
Conn
William Rogers O'Wolf
James T. Freeborn
Freeborn
James Hoar
F. A. Giesler
Theodora Colt
Christopher Colt, Esq
Hartford, Conn
George O'Wolf
Town Hall enlargement funded at April meeting
At the April town meeting a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars was appropriated to enlarge and ventilate the Town Hall. Carpenters, under the town committee, began work on Tuesday. Also noted, Captain Philip Carson of the schooner Brandywine drowned after being knocked overboard off Rhode Island Coal Mines. C S Cummings offers from his gallery a new milk white bread sweet wholesome and nutritious.
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Ebe
Tdéown
Philip Carson
Brandywine
Philadelphia
Fall River
Rhode Island
C S. Cummings
Bristol Musical Association Plans Benefit Concert
The Bristol Musical Association will host a grand concert at Town Hall next week to raise gross receipts for Portland fire victims. Tickets go to relief efforts, with all funds aiding the homeless and destitute. Citizens urged to fill seats and show support.
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Alp
Portland St
Bristol Musical Association
Town Hall
Portland
Thunderstorm sweeps through town with vivid lightning
Sunday evening the town faced a violent storm with chain lightning and heavy thunder. Lightning struck multiple spots causing minor damage including a scorched fence and uprooted bean poles. A man on Church Street was stunned but unharmed. A humorous episode involved a bank cashier who received a free ice cream and soda from a doctor, then faced a mistaken charge at the same store. The incident stayed quiet after the next day.
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Franklin Street
Church Street
Missing Music Teacher Rogers Leaves Bristol Scholars Short
On January 1 or so, H Rogers, a music teacher, opened a singing school at Court House Hall in Bristol offering sixteen lessons total, one a week, charging one dollar fifty for ladies and one dollar for gentlemen. About sixty pupils attended before he vanished without finishing the term, having collected advance payments while not paying for hall use. pupils waited at the hour, only to find no teacher and repeated questions about Rogers’ whereabouts.
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H. Rogers
Bristol
Court House Hall
Rogers
Mr Rogers
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Horning
Jay
Atlantic Telegraph
C. L. Vallandigham
Ace
Hfon.Ch. Vallandighbam
Columbus
Congress
New England
Vallandipham
South
New York Herald
Gen
Fullerton
Steadman
Mississippi
Herald
Blanding
Freedmen's Bureau
Granada
Wood
Ned Forrest
Rerial Service
Barstor
Blut
Pratt's Hall
Dighton
la Valher
Canada
Cuahoga
Lake Erie
Cleveland
Connecticut Exchange
Danbury
Norwalk
Fox
Portsmouth
England
George A. Mitchel
Turner, Me
Davenport
Iowa
Jezette
Marion
New Bedford Standard
Senate
Yazoo
Richmond
J. Bartlett
Nlutris
Scohair County
B. Grata Brown
Misouri
Bainbridge County
Union League of Philadelphia
Meade
Gettysburg
Bowdeinham
Mary T. Williams
TL. A. Willams
Taunton
Joseph Wilson
Natick
Mass
Hebronville
Chestnut Street
M. F
Salem
Richard F. Loper
Stoningtone Conn
New Bedford
James Arnold
Bamfield
Block Island
Zebulon Chickering
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Herrick Allen
Boston and Providence Railroad Company
Canton
Alfred P. Thornton
North Providence
Cyrus W. Field
Cuba
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