End of Walker era amid wary peace and political ruin
The piece laments President Walker's hard campaign and possible political demise after his controversial methods extending liberty. It critiques supporters who profited from war and questions future leadership, while reflecting on American temper, lawlessness, and public reaction to Nicaragua actions. It also notes Newport News gossip about John Dean and his bride.
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Walker
Americas
Orleans
Liberty
Weider
Henoingson
Ephem
Nicaragua
Pris Lawless
America
Egreelf
Pit Atren
U. S. Senate
Supreme Court of
U.nited
Dred Scott
Newport News
John aDean
Cevbege
Bannister
Thail
Newport
Town Meeting discusses Normal School location and funding
Town meeting convenes at 10 o clock to elect town officers and consider bringing a State Normal School to Bristol. The article argues for providing a suitable building and fuel, notes the school would be tuition free for teachers in state, and cites Newport legislature intent and local benefits. Also reports Governor Dyer’s Providence reception and a Cuba sugar estate offer.
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Edward Harris
Cumberland
State Normal School
Shubsel Hutchins
James G. Anthony
Charles Hurt
Bank of the Reublic
Welcome Angell S
Ansel E. Bradleys
Court
Providence
Genshihe
John T. Bush
Muarus
A. Bush
State Normal &School
Bristol
George M. Fan
George
Mathewiets Eaperaneeantini
Simeon L. Oatley
Kingstown
General Assembly
W. H.S. Bayley
Newport
superimendeiCsol Meldare ME
Bari
Freemnen
Actuol
Friends of Education
Thes
P.S
Governor Dvek Presides in Senate with Dignity
The report notes Gov Dvek presided in the Senate at the recent General Assembly session with grace ease and dignity. It mentions Capt Deering commanding the steamer Governor making Providence to New York trips, stopping here, with schedule and fare details. The Bristol to New York fare is listed at 1.75 dollars.
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Gov. Dvek
Senate
General Assembly
Governor
Deering
Providence
New York
Bristol
Frangipsum Extract Soap Promoted By Local Advertiser
A curious advertisement notes Frangipsum Extract Soap prepared at Mesars laboratory dispenses the need for colognes. It touts a wide range of perfumery available at H. N. Girrorp’s shop on the corner of Hope and Bradford streets.
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H. N. Girrorp
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Flour Quality Complaints Rise Over Market Brands
A protest notes the poor flour quality now in markets with trusted brands failing to meet expectations. The Providence Transcript reports a consumer bought a barrel of a top brand that started strong but the latter half proved markedly inferior.
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Providence Transcript
Young Men of the Age Part Four Warn of Disreputable Habits
A column contrasts two classes of youths, condemning the careless, smoking young men who mock passersby and ruin social grace. It urges self reflection, improved pursuits, and virtuous associations to earn respect. Also notes the death by drowning of Dexter Dwight, 50, at Olneyville, Rhode Island, leaving a wife and two daughters.
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Dexter Dwight
Olneyville
R. I
The Fitsore House Hotel in Newport Opens for Season
The Fitsore House, in Newport, run by W. W. Hazare Bay, is among New England’s finest hotels. It reopened last season to welcome many visitors with airy, handsome rooms, excellent beds, and well prepared menus. Mr Hazard, a noted caterer, sustains the house’s strong reputation. The clerk, a son of Mr. Hazard, is attentive and polite, and staff are prompt and obliging to ensure a pleasant stay.
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Fitsore
Newport
W. W. Hazare Bay
New England
Hazard
Providence Mayoral Candidates Withdrawn Names Rejected
Mr Olney and Mr Doyle have withdrawn their names as candidates for mayor of Providence. A new convention will be called to make a fresh nomination.
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Olney
Doyle
City of
Providence
Old friend Tanner visits his native place after eleven years
On Thursday last the speaker and others welcomed Tanner Esq of Grand Rapids Michigan back to his native area after an eleven year absence. He appeared well and happy to be home during the visit.
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Tanner
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Boston fireworks plan by Seabee Orenhexrelabrats
The city of Boston appointed Seabee Pyrotechnists to provide Fourth of July fireworks. They hold the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association gold medal for public or private exhibitions, a unique award.
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Seabee
Boston
Masschusetts Charitable Mechanic Association
Otdera
Riot at Washington sparks deadly clashes at polls
A mob of about 50 Plug Uglies from Baltimore attacked Anti-Know Nothing voters at Washington polls. Five people were killed and seventeen wounded as Marines and local police tried to quell the riot near Market House on K Street.
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Washington
N. Y
Thee
John Dqugeley
RB. Owen
A. Kloffer
Capt. Goddard
Anacostia Company
Navy Yard
S. Marines
Tyler
Plug Aphes
Market House
Mr. Allston
Thos. Wills
Maryland
P. P. Yell
Col. Williams
Land Office
Col. Deems
Guy Hall
Baltimore
Gol. Cooper
Fort McHeary
Market crop prices and public report corrections in Baltimore
The text notes large arrivals in Baltimore with lower prices from 18 3 4 to 25 cents per quart and green peas at 2 per bushel. It also states a $90,000 subscription rumor to buy a plantation for Ex-President Pierce is denied by the Vicksburg papers, asserting no such action has occurred.
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Baltimore
Pierce
Vicksburg Pipers
Why our young men do not get married
A Providence Post item quotes Newport Herald humor about fashionable women and marriage. It lampoons expectations as it questions who bears domestic duties and child care, noting chic careers contrast with home tasks and the perils of fashionable norms.
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The
Providence Post
Newport Herald
Venuses
Lasu
Idal
Steamship City of New York Abandoned and Rescued near Nantucket
The steamship City of New York from Philadelphia to Boston struck Great Rip Shoal in fog off Nantucket. Crew escaped in boats with water in hold. later rescued and towed to West Harwich. A separate Providence mayoral vote trial shows Olney leading Burroughs. final outcome pending.
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New York
Alan Doned
Pickep
Nantucket
City of
Hawes
Philadelphia
Boston
Great Rip Shoal
Island Home
Capt. Brown
Providence
Olney
Burroughs
Doyle
Smith
Expedition against the Mormons to re annex Wish
The expeditionary force for the conquest and re annexation of Wish numbers about 2500 men. Gen Harney is likely to command with Col Sumner and the 2d Dragoons. Concentration at Fort Leavenworth will precede westward movement once river floods recede. General Scott handles movement details and jokes about his youth.
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Washington
New York Courier and Enquirer
Wish
Harney
Fort Leavensworth
Col. Sumner
2D Dragoons
Scott
Death Driven by Slander Alleges Newport Tragedy
Providence Journal reports a young woman in Newport Maine destroyed herself after cruel slander on her character. The paper condemns character assassins as criminals and notes conscience will avenge her despite human tribunals.
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Newport
Maing
Providence Journal
Man Reilly in Bernon Faces Arrest After Threats
Irregular report notes Reilly of Bernon near Woonsocket who threatened violence with an axe before his arrest. Separate item cites Harmon O’Hara convicted of second degree manslaughter for beating his son, receiving six years in the state prison. A public moral remark from Gost. Herald warns against parental cruelty.
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Reilly
Ishmain
Bernon Village
Woonsocket
Warrpine
Harmon O'Hara
Urica
Gost. Herald
Drowning of Joseph JH Luther at Kelleys Bridge
The Warren Telegraph reports the drowning of Joseph JH Luther Sunday morning between 4 and 5 o clock after jumping into the river near Railroad bridge. Abner Bowen toll keeper at Kelleys Bridge heard cries and saw Luther struggling in swift ebb tide. Bowen sought aid from gas works but rescue efforts failed and Luther's body had not been recovered.
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Faran
Joseph JH. Luther
Abner Bowen
Kelley’s Bridge
Aleep
Government Moxey Los 1x Exomps
The Charleston Courier reports an arrival at a Florida port from India River about the 12th. Major Dashiel Paymae, in the army, attempted to land from a schooner and nearly drowned, with $23,000 lost intended for troop payments in Florida.
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Charleston Courier
India River
Florida
Dashiel
Baptisms and storm mark New Bedford gathering
Eighteen persons were baptized at Willie Point on Sunday as Rev. Dr. Damon officiated for James Taylor of Middle Baptist Church. A heavy thunderstorm disrupted morning services with lightning striking nearby. despite the weather, plans for an enthusiastic Fausth celebration moved forward with military and fire companies participating and out of town groups invited.
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New Bedford Standard
Willie
Damon
James ‘Taylor
Middle Baptist Church
Minne Day
Dr Jewett and a Rhode Island account book clue
A doctor notes a friend in Oventry Rhode Island obtained a page from a ledger. The entry records a drunkard consuming a quart of gin daily for five days then dying and a later line lists five yards of cloth for a winding sheet.
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Jewett
Hus Jaeiding
Oventry
Rhode Island
Dronkeard
Ranneclers
Masonic Day Celebration Set at Howard Hall Providence
"St. John's Day" will be celebrated by the Masonic Fraternity in great style at Howard Hall Providence on the 25th inst. New England localities out of the State will be well represented. Rev Geo M Randall of Boston will deliver the Address and Col Van Zandt of Newport the Poem.
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St. John’s Day
Howard Hall
Providence
New England
Geo.m. Randallf
Boston
Col. van Zandt
Newport
Central Depot Baggsvermann Incident Sparks Explosive Confusion
A baggage handler at the Central Depot mishandles a trunk leading to an explosion and gunshotlike noise. The chaotic scene injures no one and distracts bystanders as the crew reacts with alarm and speculative praise for safer luggage handling.
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Canmater
Pemder
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