Prosperity beyond bustle in Bristol town vision
A Bristol column argues prosperity requires permanent, self sustaining growth not mere activity or wealth. It stresses widespread employment, education, new enterprises, and improved streets, housing, and architecture as signs of real communal prosperity, urging conservative yet progressive policy for local gains.
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Newports
Saratogas
Europe
Prince
Unis
Progressive Party
Rhode Island Horse and Cattle Show Planned in Providence
The Rhode Island Society for the Encouragement of Domestic Industry announces a horse and cattle show at Washington Trotting Park Providence starting Tuesday September 11 and running through the week. Premiums total four thousand dollars.
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Rhode Island Society For the Encouragement of
Washington Trotting Park
Providence
John Burns Commit ted for Trial Over Theft Charge
John Burns was examined by Justice Munro on Saturday last and committed for trial in the Supreme Court in September due to default of bail.
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John Burns
Irish women hauled up for quarrelling with weapons
Several Irish women were hauled up during the week for quarrelling and using passes or weapons.
North Carolina Legislature Debates Liquor Sale Policy
A few days into the North Carolina legislature session a bill to prohibit selling liquor to free negroes is under consideration. A member argues such a law would treat free blacks more decently than whites, sparking debate over racial policy and liquor regulation.
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North Carolina
Street Lamp Vandalism Prohibited With Fines Set
Town Council bans the lighting or extinguishing of street lamps by anyone not employed for the duty. Offenders face a five dollar fine for the first offense and fifteen dollars for each subsequent offense.
New York Heatwave Claims Dozens Stricken Sunward
During last week’s extreme heat in New York a large number of people were sun struck and several expired almost instantly.
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New York
Weather Notes From Early Week With Changing Winds
The report records an Easterly wind and cloudy cool weather in the early week, a very warm and sultry Thursday, and a shift to a northerly wind with extremely pleasant conditions yesterday.
Prisoner Robert Boyle Recaptured After Escape
Robert Boyle, one of the men who escaped from the town jail a few weeks ago, was retaken in Providence on Monday last and returned to his old quarters. The capture ends the recent breakout saga with Boyle back in custody.
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Robert Boyle
Providence
Providence votes to build city hall under $200000
The Providence City Council approved a project to erect a red sandstone city hall not exceeding two hundred thousand dollars. It will be 122 feet long, 60 feet wide, three stories high with terrace, and feature iron beams and a raised terrace above the sidewalk. Also noted is the resignation of Thos. M. Burgess as president and treasurer of the Bristol Railroad, with William G. Weeden elected to succeed him.
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Providence
Journal
United States
Providence Journal
Thos. M. Burgess
Bristol Railroad
Burgess
William G. Weeden
Tucker bound over on charge of house explosion
The examination of Henry M. Tucker over blowing up his father’s house in Providence was concluded at North Providence. On Tuesday last he was bound over in $10,000 to await the September term of the Supreme Court.
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Henry M. Tucker
Providence
North Providence
Supreme Court
Exhibition by Methodist Sabbath School delight fills audience
The Wednesday evening exhibition by the Methodist Sabbath School drew a large audience and left everyone satisfied. All participants performed well and Superintendent J N Burgess was praised for his tireless effort in training the children, with evident gratification at the results.
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Methodist B
J. N. Burgess
Singing School for Children Opens Saturday at Vestry
Mr Tourjee will start a singing school for children this Saturday at 2 PM in the Methodist Vestry. The only cost to attend is a fifty cent notebook purchase. All children eager to learn the art of singing are invited. notebooks will be available at the Vestry.
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Citiren
Tourjee
Methodist Vestry
State Map with Providence and Towns For Sale
A new state map includes Providence city and major towns with locations of principal manufactories public buildings and all railroads. Price five dollars. Available only from the agent who will be in town shortly.
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Watine
Mar Oy Ruppy Island
Providence
Godeys Lady's Book August Issue Highlights
Goovey s Lady s Book for August has been received with embellishments such as the Young Widow mesotint engraving Godey s Fashions for August French Work Basket The Organ Grinder Embroidery Patterns and more. Contents include Hints for the Ladies Florence Emerson or the Young Widow My Mother Life of Isabella J Queen of Spain Eleanor Daughter of Edward II and other engaging pieces.
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Goovey
Godey
Florence Emerson
Isabella J
Spain
Eleanor
Edward II
Potatoes Prospect Bright Across Illinois and Nation
Reports from a large grower and Jefferson County farmer flag a bumper potato crop with prices seen at 2 to 6 cents a bushel this fall. A Chicago correspondent notes extensive fields and similar expectations nationwide, urging farmers to balance feeding to pigs against market demand.
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Jefferson County
Chicago
Illinois
New York Tribune
Engineer resues child from oncoming train on railroad track
Asa Dennis, an engineer on the Philadelphia and Baltimore Railroad, leapt from the moving locomotive at twenty miles an hour and pulled a child from the track moments before the cowcatcher would strike.
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Asa Dennis
Philadelphia and
Baltimore
Arrival of the Atlantic Reports European Crisis and War News
One week later from Europe the Atlantic reports a ministerial crisis in Britain as Lord John Russell explains conduct at Vienna. Lord Palmerston may resign or dissolve Parliament. Sevastopol endures heavy bombardment while fortifications rise. Crimean health and crops improve. cholera declines. News notes steamer arrivals and possible Danube expedition preparations.
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Europe
Atlantic
New Yong
Sagre
Joha Russell
Vienna
Edward Bulwer Lytton
John Russell
Lord Palmerston
Russell
Sevastopol
Malakoff
Redan
Baltic
Liverpool
Bank of England
Lord John Russell
Washington
Southampton
Star of the South
England
Crimea
Danube
Star of the West brings California gold and mixed news
The Star of the West arrived at four this morning with $1,000,000 in specie and dates to June thirty from California. Markets dull but flour firmer, mining news encouraging. Angel’s Camp fire destroyed Calaveras county with $50,000 loss. Wells Fargo saved valuables. Adams assets missing. fraud suit in Boston. war rumors hoax. drownings in American River. Know Nothing rallies sweep through California with leaders touring the state. Sacramento hosts a large June 23 gathering with Foote, Peyton, Marshall and others speaking.
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California
Star of the West
New York
Angel’s Camp
Calaveras County
Wells, Fargo & Co
Adams & Co
Alvin H. Adams
Wood and Haskell
America
Puget’s Sound
Cresent City
San Diego
Elbridge Wood
Thomas Lane
Boston
San Francisco
Foote
E. C. Marshall
Bailey Peyton
David
Terry
Know Nothing Movement
Know Nothings
Sacramento
S.A. McMeans
Henry S. Foote
Edward C. Marshall
Barringer Letter Reasserts Madrid Vatican Conversation
The North Carolina Register reports that Hon. D. M. Barringer wrote a letter to be printed soon reasserting his account of a conversation with the Pope's Nuncio in Madrid. The Washington Union has recently denied the truth of that conversation.
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New York
North Carolina Register
D. M. Barringer
Madrid
Washington Union
Pleasure boat wreck on Tuckahoe river claims five lives
A seven person party in a pleasure craft capsized on Saturday in the Tuckahoe river. Five drowned, two rescued yesterday clinging to the boat’s bottom. Drowned victims include G. Tully and Charles F. Watson and his wife and child of Camden, plus L. Young of Philadelphia.
Pear trees revived after decay and replanting
A reader recounts pear and other fruit trees cut for bean poles, then replanted along a fence. After lopping and staking, the trees showed life with leaves and blossoms, prompting questions about whether they will thrive or merely struggle to survive.
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Sinamar
Albany Express
Decrease in Breansturrs and Corn Prices Reported
In New York on Friday last, flour sales at the Corn Exchange fell to seven dollars and seventy five cents per barrel. In New Orleans on the 11th, corn sold for eighty five cents per bushel, bought on speculation two months prior at one dollar ten cents and stored to secure an advance.
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New York
Corn Exchange
Andes
New Orleans
Obituary for Mr Robbins Former Secretary of State
The Newport Advertiser notes the death of Mr Robbins aged about 62 after a period of feeble health. Eldest son of the late Hon. Asher Robbins, he studied at Harvard and served as Representative and prior Secretary of State, feared for his fidelity and scholarly writing.
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Newport
Ellery d . Beg Ho
Robbins
Asher Robbins
Harvard University
General Assembly
Severe Philadelphia Storm Floods Streets and Damages
Philadelphia endured a severe Friday afternoon thunderstorm with widespread flooding. Cellars and basements were inundated, merchandise washed away, and property losses mounting. Power & Weightman at Ninth and Parish faced about 15000 dollars in damage. Major affected streets included Market below Fifth, Tenth, Parish, Eleventh, Coates, and Ridge Avenue from Broad to Callowhill.
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Patapeeaia
Philadelphia
Evening Bulletin
Messrs. Power & Weightman
Ninth
Parish
Fifth
Tenth
Eleventh
Coates Streets
Ridge Avenue
Broad Street
Callowhill
Irishman dies in Long Wharf cave in collapse
Charles Mc Nelly, about fifty five, native of Ireland, was crushed when a hidden stone wall caved in during a drain digging at the cellar of the new custom house on Long wharf. A coroner's inquest returned a verdict consistent with the facts.
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Charles McNelly
Ireland
Long Wharf
Providence Journal
Fr anconi Circus Defies City License Ban in Brooklyn
Franconi's Circus Company announced plans to perform in Brooklyn despite a mayoral ban and a supposedly null license ordinance. The Board of Health deemed the circus a nuisance and ordered the booths destroyed, sparking a clash with police who refused to aid the mayor. Police officers who disobeyed the order were suspended and the circus found a new site away from City Hall.
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New York
Brooklyn
Franconi
Board of Health
Grand Lodge Meeting Deliberates on Naturalization Rule
In New York on July 24 the Grand Lodge of the American Protestant Association met with delegates from New England and several southern and western States. The eight day session will likely consider striking the constitution rule that only citizens may join New York lodges. A stormy debate on admitting naturalized foreign Protestants is anticipated.
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New York
Grand Lodge of the American Protestant Association
New England
Battle Expected on Mexican Frontier Redefines Regional Powers
New York reports from Mica on the frontier that a decisive clash between revolutionists and Gen. Woll at Matamoros could shift frontier control to Carvajal’s faction. The revolutionaries field 200 men and eight artillery pieces and aim to federate Tamaulipas Coahuila and Neuva Leon.
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New York
Tribune
Mica
Tamaulipas
Coahuila
Neuva Leon
Shipbuilding News in Maine Signals Renewed Activity
The State of Maine notes a active shipbuilding year despite low freight rates and dour times. Vessels are rising along the Kennebec at Richmond Gardiner Pittston and Hallowell with new builds at Freeport Harrington and other sites, reflecting energy and prosperity.
Czar of Russia Replies to U S on Accession
The Czar writes back to the President in reply to a congratulatory letter on his accession to the throne. He pledges lasting friendship between the Russian government and people and the United States.
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Russia
United States
Absence of Mine
The Niagara Falls Gazette reports that a two year old child was found sleeping on a seat when the night express from Rochester arrived at Niagara Falls. Conductor Captain Bromley cared for the child until the father arrived from Suspension Bridge. The father forgot both the child and his hat in his haste to alight, and his grief upon discovery was described but not explained.
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Niagara Falls
Rochester
Bromley
Suspension Bridge
Emigration Trends From Europe to New York Early Years
In Europe to New York migration shows a rising trend up to the eighteenth year with eighty two and three hundred seventy five fewer passengers compared to the corresponding period last year.
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Europe
New York
Cuban expedition turmoil and ship cargo details reported
The article recounts testimony from the first trial days the Mary Ann voyage and Key West fines. It notes the Magnolia carried muskets bought for Cuba turned Minie rifles later sold, the Amelia barque receiving most cargo, and a revenue cutter interruption. It mentions Felix Estrampes Quitman plans and neutrality law effects and hints at a new Cuban-led venture seeking island freedom and slave emancipation.
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A . A. Tue Conan Phonnox
Ion
Vlagne A
New York
Mary Ann
St. Mary's
Key West
Key Week
Badosseph
Ph Revenue Cutter
New Orleans
Boston
Magnolia
George Law
United States
Law
Cuba
Amelia
St. Joseph’s
St. Joseph's
Quitman
Pampero
Felix
Estrampes
Quitmnan
Kinney
Massachusetts
Boston Journal
Man Saved by Nerve After Fire Fuse Drops
A Halifax Virginia mine worker feared death when a burning fuse dropped back into a deep hole. He dropped to his knees and prayed, then seized the fuse and pulled it out, saving his life before swearing at the crew for the near-disaster.
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Halifax
Bing
Statement on Freeport man with Georgia slaves
Theodore Parker in his last Sunday sermon described a Freeport Maine citizen who owns three hundred slaves in Georgia. He said the man keeps a wife and daughter in that state, and is father to his wife and grandfather to his daughter.
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Theodore Parker
Freeport
Georgia
Conspiracy of a Father With Snake Exhibit Suspected
A Gilmanton man tells the Concord Statesman the Hill family staged a child and snake display for money. He asserts the child and reptile despised each other and that the father trained the snake for exhibitions, denying a physician’s claim that separation would harm the child.
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Gilmanton
Concord
N. H
Hill
Wight
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