Presidential campaign and global events stir public interest
The article surveys a lively political scene with anticipation of a decisive national contest tied to the DiliS Graéig Convention in Baltimore. It notes global shifts in Austria Italy China Japan and Africa, and highlights domestic issues from investigations to slave trade, urging calm, measured action and fidelity to constitutional principles. It also reports Masonic proceedings in Rhode Island and local relief efforts after a fire, plus a Massachusetts session on cattle disease measures.
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Europe
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Italy
China
Japan
Africa
Bristol Artillery holds May parade with band's music
The Tax Bristol Train of Artillery led a May parade last Saturday despite thin ranks. Five pieces from the American Brass Band of Providence accompanied them, pleasing onlookers. Citizens are urged to support the venerable unit to prevent its disbandment, with hope it remains active for years.
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Decline of Whaling Industry Hits Major Cities
The whaling trade falls on hard times with burning-article competition and poor catches. Eighty seven vessels lie idle nationwide while New Bedford hosts thirty seven laid up. Cities such as Providence Beaton New York Bristol Portsmouth New Suffolk Lynn Plymouth Freetown Bridgeport and Somerset have abandoned the business since 1946.
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Bristol
Portsmouth
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New Bedford
Panorama of Life of Cuzist Exhibition Opens at Town Hall
Bonsuau presents a meritorious panorama at Town Hall exhibition with an engaging lecture. Open daily at 3 PM and 8 PM for community patrons to attend and view the work.
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Cuzist
Beaton Markets See Beef Prices Dip Amid Abundant Supplies
Markets report plentiful beef and veal with beef by quarter priced two cents lower than a year ago while retail prices hold. Veal sells well at five cents per pound per carload, half the prior year price for similar quality. Farmers fear cattle disease prompting broad calf and cattle slaughter.
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Frontier column notes Stocum praise and church anniversaries
By Tax Buraniox du Rreizs from Providence under Col J S Stocum Fort Adamson visit dated 23d ult Col Slocum famed for Mexican War service and State Militia ranks. Religious anniversaries in Boston gathered strongly from abroad with large attendance. Northern state crops outlook for cherries pears and apples appears favorable with blossom laden apple trees. Rev George W Hawkins son of temperance reformer named rector at Episcopal Church Wilkinsonville Naas.
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Senate and House Open Session Elects Officers in Newport
The Rhode Island Senate and House of Representatives convened in Newport on May 29 30 and 31. Officers including Governor elect Sprague and Jonathan R Bullock were named by joint committee and sworn in as the new administration. Committees were appointed on judiciary education and militia with ongoing counts of state officers.
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Noted Local Tragedies And Accidents From The Patriot
The Patriot reports sudden deaths of two girls aged 8 and 4 in the village, suspected poisoning after eating unclear substances. Silas G. Wilcox suffers a compound leg fracture in a carriage accident. A three year old girl dies after scalding from hot water. her mother dead and father away in California. A boy, 11, dies from a skull fracture after a fall in North Attleboro. Whitin brothers begin dam construction on Mumford river near Whitmanville, hinting at a new manufacturing village. Mr Chase’s Sutton house fire causes about 1000 dollars in losses.
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Anthony’s maiden speech defends religious freedom in Rhode Island
In the U S Senate Anthony delivered his maiden speech on the 18th to correct a Mississippi perspective. He argued that Rhode Island was the lone civilized spot upholding religious toleration and cited colonial records to support Roger Williams as the early advocate of religious liberty.
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Overcrowded Northern Light Crowd Warns of Passenger Strain
The Northern Light on its last voyage to the Isthmus carried nominally 800 passengers but reports say well over 1000 crowded the cabins and steerage. Some travelers could not find benches to sleep on at night and one man paid stewards twenty five dollars for a bed. In California, Frank H. Damon a carpenter killed himself in Downieville on April 7 after returning from a trip and while serving on a jury. the motive remains unknown as the court adjourned for dinner before his act.
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Poor man near Farrington struck by palsy and dies
The Fort Madison Plaindealer reports a wretch near Farrington in Van Buren County cursed God on Sunday for withholding rain and was struck with palsy and died almost immediately. In Philadelphia construction booms with over three hundred new buildings planned this season. The Protestant Episcopal Church in the State will hold its seventeenth annual correction at Grace Church Providence on January 12.
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Arrival of the Arabia and Europe news from May
The Arabia from Liverpool arrived today with Yoath of Theodore Parker. The Africa from New York reached Queenstown on the 20th. Garibaldi is advancing toward Palermo while Neapolitan royalists show turmoil. London and Paris markets show weakness but recoveries noted. French and Papal troop movements and Sardinian troop deployments reported. The British embassy protest over Turkish affairs is mentioned.
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Robbery at Washington Street Jewelry Store
A Sunday daylight break in at Gooding Jewelry, 83 Washington Street, netted over seven thousand dollars in gold and silver watches chains and jewelry. Thieves used fitted keys to enter through the front door and escaped via a back door, prompting swift police action and pursuit.
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Slaver Wildfire Cargo Offloaded at Key West
The Congo Africans from the captured Slaver Wildfire have been handed to the U S Marshal at Key West. They appear content, with a band hired for their enjoyment. They sing and dance daily and prefer staying in the United States to returning to Africa. Many speak Spanish and have Catholic baptismal names.
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Key West
United States
Africa
Death in a fat boiling house accident
Daniel Hurley a 23 year old Irish inmate fell into a kettle of boiling fat during a storm leak at Patrick Throp 10 West 30th Street He was able to climb out and was admitted to New York Hospital where he died shortly after.
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Wharf Collapse At Long Wharf Ends Endangering Harbor Wall
A section of Long Wharf’s northerly end collapsed into the harbor around 11:30 PM Sunday, dragging debris and causing minor damage to the bark Howland. The damaged frontage spans about sixty feet with a twenty foot depth, and repairs are estimated at 20 000 to 25 000 dollars. Repairs followed ongoing piling work and possible foundation weakness as newly driven piles may have pushed the wall outward. No injuries were reported.
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Governor Turner Receives Testimonial Pitcher and Goblets
On a Saturday in Providence a silver pitcher and two goblets were presented to Governor Turner by numerous friends as a testimonial of their respect for his private worth and public service. The inscription honored his tenure as governor of Rhode Island and noted the donors’ admiration for his administrative and social qualities.
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Aftershocks Stir Peru Ports Amid Earthquake Fears
Reports from Lima and Callao describe aftershocks and a receding sea rumor raising panic. Trains ferried people between houses as crowds sought protection and prayers. Damage to property is noted, but loss of life appears limited.
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Fire damages state shop on South Wilier corner
Between 10 and 12 oclock Thursday night the shop on South Wiler corner of Washington Street was set on fire by unknown vandals. The blaze was extinguished after great effort with only slight damage to the building. This is the third attempt to destroy the unoccupied shop belonging to the state of the late Cules Eddy. The culprits have not yet been caught per Warren Telegraph.
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Republicans Inaugurate Campaign At Allen's Corner
A Monday night event marked the inauguration of the presidential campaign in town with a demonstration at Allen's Corner. The Republicans promptly posted the names of Lincoln and Hamlin, signaling early momentum and bold intent.
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Grafted Apple Trees Girded Near Plymouth Village
Samuel C. Webster reports that on a Sandy night three grafted apple trees near Plymouth Village were girded by a saw, likely to destroy them. The trees bore choice fruit and were well cared for, the loss estimated around $1000.
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Manchester
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Samuel C. Webster
Plymouth Village
Silk Robbery Strikes Manchester at Juckeon and Kimball Store
A major robbery occurred last night at Juckeon and Kimball 75 Merchants' Exchange Manchester. Thieves took 65 pieces of silk valued between two and three thousand dollars, leaving the coverings and removing the silk traces via a buck win ow entrance.
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Fleet slave capture reported by Cedar Keys dispatch
A Cedar Keys dated dispatch to the Savannah Republican claims Lieutenant Muffit seized a French bark carrying five hundred Africans. The enslaved individuals were said to be taken to Key West on the 25th.
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Disease outbreak hits cattle near Auchterarder Scotland
English papers report a fatal cattle disease in the vicinity of Auchterarder, Scotland, killing many animals in weeks and spreading to 16 neighboring parishes. The illness is new, with rapid death after onset, blamed on fodder shortages and rotten turnips, amid a large lamb mortality in southern England. A farmer near Winchester reportedly loses over 1000 dollars.
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Buritan Case Dismissed By Superior Court
Yesterday morning in criminal term Judge Amey presided as the last remaining indictments were dismissed against George P. Buritan formerly a State Liquor Agent, with the District Attorney moving for nolle prosequi.
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Nailers face shifting work as mills reduce operations
About one hundred workers who left the mill are waiting to be rehired as machines run down and demand rises. Some are traveling to seek employment elsewhere while others, including key workers Bey ca Ota and Carvey, have been paused for two weeks. The River News notes a diocesan bishop plans a visit and suggests a winter season boost may follow.
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