Bristol's Assets for Mercantile Growth and Railroad Access
A 1855 prospectus extols Bristol as centrally located with growing population and abundant water power. It highlights proximity to rail connections to Providence and Boston, a deep harbor near Mount Hope Bay, ample wharf space, affordable land, and ready access to raw materials and fuel. Editors urge investors to relocate or expand mercantile operations here and promise a forthcoming discussion on residents and location desirability.
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Niet
New York
Boston
Providence
Gortiom
Mount Hope Bay
Bristol
Townwide Nighttime Assaults Sparking Calls for Action
An aggressive group of youths prowls streets and assaults residents including an Irishman near Hope Street gas pipe trench. The beating of a watchman prompts demands that authorities act now to prevent a serious incident.
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Hope Street
Notable Grocer Thomas Paine Promotes Quality Goods
Citizens are urged to visit Mr. Thomas Paine, a prominent local grocer praised for neat shop presentation and supplying the town with high quality groceries. The notice emphasizes his well stocked shelves and reliable service.
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Thomas
First Providence Locomotive Arrives With Cars
The article notes a Providence locomotive with two platform cars arriving last Saturday. It mentions a concert and social events around mid month. The Court of Common Pleas with Judge Bosworth opened Tuesday. no business beyond a Grand Jury proceeding, and Charles Chadwick faced assault and battery charges. The court adjourned to the 38th due to lawyers seeking to attend Newport General Assembly.
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Providence
Rilbert
Court of Common Pleas
Bosworth
Charles Chadwick
Newport
Inet
Concert plans for Old Folks in Fall River
Mr E Tourjee of Fall River announces a concert by the Old Folks for the evening of the 14th with a Juvenile Concert at the same venue on July 4. Arrangements will aid Bristol attendees and possible excursion for pleasant weather. The week’s weather is mild and vegetation needs sun. The Virginia election elected Henry A Wise governor by a large margin, with renegade Whigs favored by Democrats.
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E.tourjee
Fall River
New England
Tourjee
Bristol
Virginia
Henry A. Wise
Hanrer's New Monthly for June at Easterbrooks Depot
The June issue arrives at Easterbrooks Newspaper Depot with contents including The History and Mystery of Tobacco California through English eyes Sketches in Brazil The New Comes The Sisters The Tree of Life A Journey through China A Girl's Dilemma Passing Facts Water Cure and more.
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Hanrer
New Monthly
Easterbrooks
Tobacco
California
Brazil
Newcomes
Tree of Life
China
D&e
A Pleasing Summer Resort Bristol Rhode Island
A visitor extols Bristol Rhode Island as a premier summer resort with six thousand residents, leafy streets, Narragansett Bay views, Mount Hope, and easy rail access to Providence. The town’s growth includes a Derpet, a Custom House, gas lighting, and fine churches. Notable figures Geo H Norman and Mr Ware contribute to civic progress and hosting facilities.
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Courier and Enquirer
Bristol
Rhode Island
Narragansett Bay
Mount Hope
King Philip
Providence
Newport
D'Wolf
Ware
Geo. H. Norman
Porpoise Mystery Nunt to Sea Mutiny Suspected
Unconfirmed reports discuss the disappearance of the vessel Porpoise last seen en route from Hong Kong to the Bonin Islands. A Boston brother of a crewman cites a Vincennes officer suggesting possible mutiny and urging navy inquiry and search for the lost ship and crew.
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Tas
U. S
Eric Portoise
Hong Kong
Bonin Islands
Boston
Bard
Porpoise
U.S
Vincennes
The
Navy Department
Expedition to search for Dr Kane prepares for sea
In New York on May 29 the Kane expedition is readied for departure. Vessels are hauled from the navy yard and will sail with a marble tablet bearing an inscription honoring the Franklin expedition. The tribute, prepared by Mr. Me Grinnell, is to be placed beside a memorial for Lieut Belot, marking the voyage.
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New York
Dr. Kane
Te Navy Yard
Franklin
Me. Grinnell
Ranklin
Beliot
Tific
Sebastopol
Séa of Azofl
Omer Pacha
Raglan
Belbek
Mackenzie
Gortschakoff
Count Coronini
Turkey
Laki
Eupstoria
Austria
Prussia
Sweden
Canrobert
Pelissier
Vienna
London
Paris
Tts
Russia
Varna
Kertsch
Maslak
Crimea
Great Republic
Marseilles
Panmure
Civil Department of Military Affairs
John Russell
Foreign Legion
Bexan
Farpay
Dynamoode
Ukraine
Berlin
Nesselrode
Gazat Baytian
Ceuiel
Commons
Roebuck
United States
Japan
Francy
Universal Expositor
In the Crimea Campaign Updates and International Talks
Telegraph reports from Varna and London detail ongoing Crimea operations with French and British forces near Sebastopol, including bombardments and trench actions. News covers Austro Prussian diplomacy, Sweden mobilization, and naval movements as military and political maneuvers unfold.
Fragmented note hints at hostility toward Aws Paris paper
A garbled message references a manifesto accusing a Paris paper, with hostile tone toward Aws. The readable text implies intent to challenge a newspaper's stance but lacks clear names or dates.
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Paris
Rhode Island General Assembly May Session Opens in Newport
The Providence Journal reports the May session opening with the Senate and House organized. Governor Hopkin administers oaths, Speaker Fessenden is elected, and Grand Committee counts votes for general officers. Elections show Hoppin as Governor, Rose as Lieutenant Governor, Bartlett as Secretary, Hart as Attorney General, Parker as General Treasurer, with names ratified for the Supreme Court and U.S. Congress representatives.
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Senate
Moanine
Hoppin
Charles F. Brownell
Providence
Choules
Newport
House
Couosin
Cers
House of Representatives
George B. Knowles
Benjamin Fessenden
Cumberland
Samuel ©. Baily
Fessenden
Baily
Johnson
Sullivan Ballou
Esq
Charles C. van Zandt
Dr. Jackson
Manchester
Portsmouth
Newport County
Cottrell
Chace
Provivenes
Measie
Saunders
Parkhurst
Fairbrother
Clemence
Blake
Baisto
Church
Church, Smith and Baker. Kent County—Messrs. Alvord
Northup
Aylesworth
Washington County
Denison
Rodman
William Warner Hoppin
Americus Vespucius Potter
Anderson C. Rose
New Shoreham
William Littlefield
John J. Reynolds
North Kingstown
Secretary of State
John R. Bartlett
Asa Potter
South Kingstown
William R. Watson
Charles Hart
Walter S. Burges
Cranston
Samuel A. Parke
Mepis Perdew
Anderson C. Rove
New m
Jooo R. Bartlett
Sein Woo Parker
Geottal
Genen Reiooee
Hid Rem
Himn
Reed
Graed Caneshee
Jenckes
Lee Heer
Munro
Bristol
Methodist Episcopal Society
Supreme Court
Eanes
William’ R. Staples
Justic
Baker
Warren
Alfred Bosworth
Sanders
Scituate
Wareren
Committee On the Judiciary
Assault at liquor case trial shocks New York court
The New York Tribune reports a rights man attacked Mr. Robinson, agent of the Carson League, at a liquor case trial in Jefferson Market Court. The assailant was bonded for 300 dollars. A clash outside injured Rev. Mr Blackmner, secretary of the League, a blow cutting a one inch head wound.
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The
New York Tribune
New York
Jefferson Market Court
Robinson
Carson League
Blackmner
League
T. E. Tomlinson
Cholera deaths surge in Memphis week ending May 12
The Boaton Journal reports 27 deaths in Memphis during the week ending May 12 with 17 attributed to cholera. The disease proved fatal in nearly all observed cases, highlighting a severe outbreak in the city. The article also covers the murder trial of Darby Kelly for Alexander P. Leet’s death, with defense arguing manslaughter and presenting mitigating factors.
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Memphis
Peapod
Harlow
Warren Ludwig
Boatom Journal
Mayor Honors Police With Merit Medals At Park Event
Mayor Wood reviewed the police force before a large crowd in New York Park on Saturday. Police officers lined up for parade a mayor spoke to the gathered spectators and presented seven officers with merit medals for exemplary service.
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Wood
Park
New York
Soma
Man Fires at Woman and Targets Home in Delaware
A man identified as Parker, described as a colored individual, shot a woman in the arm and then fired at his own house in Delaware. The incident suggests a domestic dispute escalated to gunfire with property damage reported. Police are investigating the motives and seeking additional witnesses.
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Parker
Delaware
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New York Courier and Enquirer
Providence Journal
General Assembly
Ivan Buffington
North Ap
Pardon Hiscox, Jr
Water Street
Bowen & Freeborn
Mer
Nathaniel Drown
Henry Crown
Randall
Bristal
Warren Star
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