Murder in St Louis Sparks Debate on Law and Justice
The piece argues that vengeance varies by social status and politics, noting the Charles case as evidence of unequal law enforcement. It laments lax law execution and public sentiment, urging action to uphold justice, while also touching on Independence Day fundraising and Governor Turner’s reception in Providence and Warren.
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Charless
St. Louis
Congresa
Bean
Bo Ag
Charles
Kristel
Honours Given to Ian B and Ilan Durfoo for Public Service
The text thanks Ian IW. B Anthony of the U S Senate and Ilan N B Durfoo of the Clause of Representatives for voicing public_documents.
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Ian IW. B Anthony
U 8
Senate
Ilan N B. Durfoo
Frosts Cause Local Garden Damage
The latest frost swept across the country and damaged fruit trees and vegetation in numerous areas. In this town, several gardens showed effects since Saturday night as temperatures remained unusually cool for the season.
Friends Yearly Meenasy Opens at Newport Next Sunday
Farends annual meeting with a large attendance of Friends and many eminent preachers begins at Newport next Sunday and continues toward week’s end.
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Newport
Friends
Probo Farming in America and Related Notices
A reader expresses thanks to Gen. A. Burnside for a copy of Probo Farming in America with Notes by the Way on Canada and the United States by James Caird M P. The official Geoero is issued restoring Santa Anna to his details in Mexico and his army rank with a quick return anticipated.
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A. £. Burnside
America
Canada
United States
James Caird
M. P
Santa Anna
Mexico
Rhode Island Governor Dyer to Tour Europe Before Leaving Office
The Rhode Island governor Dyer plans a European trip with his family due to ill health, seeking return in full health. Citizens praise his administration as consistent and satisfactory and note electoral support.
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Dyer
Tie
Rhode Island
Europe
The Prophecy Of Louis Napoleon Revisited In 19th Century Audacity
The article recalls Delphian prophecies about Louis Napoleon and the Napoleonic succession. Henry Wickoff recounts an 1830s oracle predicting a great future for the Bonaparte line, suggesting that Louis Napoleon would rise to the French throne despite grim odds and prison jails. The piece reflects on fate, destiny, and historical irony.
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Louis Napoleon
Napoleon the 1St
Josephine
Hns
Ile
St Helena
London
Wil’ Beleld
Napoleon
Ham
Napoleon the Great
Anon
France
Hhe
Henry Wickoff
Joseph Bu
Napoleon III Emerges as French Emperor and World Figure
A historical column praises Louis Napoleon, foreseeing his rise and describing him as Emperor of the French. The writer extols his clarity, diplomacy, and leadership, noting the reverent French public, loyal soldiers, and England’s wary stance as he solidifies power.
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Louis Philippe
Louis Napoleon
Algerines
France
Aager
England
Hip Fvulta
Arrora
Imian
Napoleon the Ist
Napoleon
Octavius
First Battle of Montebello Reported in War News
Five days later dispatches from Europe describe the battle near Montebello where Austrian forces around 15,000 were defeated by allied troops. Casualties cited range from 600 to 2,000 on the French side and 1,500 to 2,000 for Austrians, with reports of Prisoners and tactical movements sway. The bulletin notes Garibaldi capturing 47 more prisoners and shifts in Allied command as Gen Stadion pushes reconnaissance toward Sigho.
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Montebello
Montabello
Stadion ‘Lhey
Baraguiy O Albers
Forri
Thouetrian
Gon Stadrin
Sigho
Waceful Oder
Sardinan
Cialding
Naples
Deal
Francia I
England
Franca
Palverston
Rustall
Session Notes From Newport General Assembly
The report of the January committee on state removal was received and ordered to report at the next session. Resolutions on extending the deadline for a murder investigation reward, floor foundation guidance at the State House in Newport, and printing orders passed. Numerous appointments were announced including commissioners for wrecks, prisons, Indian affairs, railroads, and the Attorney General, with resignations and new elections in the militia and judiciary. The two houses adjourned with further business to the next session.
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Burrill Arnold
Controvillo
General Assembly
Pyor
Blay
Newport
Senate
Tuvedpay
Mr. Bayley
House
State House
House of Representatives
Dixon
Committee On the Judiciary
Luther
Warren
Turner
Block Island
Nicholas Ball
Franco Wayland
Augustus Arnold
James G. Anthony
Adnah Sackett
Amasa RK
Tourtolloto
Zachariah Allen
Daniel Wilkinson
Joseph H. Griffin
Indian School
William Buster
Hartford
Providence
Ishhull
George W. Jackson
Bristol
Rai
Joohn A. Gardner
Escellency Guy
John Gould
Middleton
Walliam
FP Barton
Nathan Croff, Jr
Fifth Brigade
Jerome Bo Kamball
Charles Hart
Kamball
Iettle
Endign
Bristol Steam Ferry Boat Company
Lathor
Committee On Finance
State Auditor
Baker
Turgotant prose from Port au Prince and New Bedford dispatches
Dispatches report political turmoil as Gedfard faces pressure to execute ex Emperor Sou louque. Rumors swirl of military moves and possible depose of legislators. Also, a Boston murder arrest links to Daniel Farrell’s death. funeral attended by hundreds. a nine year old girl dies after a stone attack in Allegany City.
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Turogtant
Uayti
Trominica
New York
Advaces
Port Au Prince
Lothalt
Joffrard
Soulouque
Grain crop notes and sugar market tones from New York papers
The Buffalo Commercial reports twelve or fourteen Jutters with recent grain crop news from Qiio Minnota and Michigan in a cheering tone. New York papers note China sugars trade conditions and heavy stocks attract attention. Sugar losses are not large and prices have not yet risen.
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Buffalo Commercial
Qlio
Minnota
Michigo
New York
China
Augmentation of Gulf squadron prompts Mexico contingency
Washington reports an expanded Gulf force to protect American interests with a potential operation in Mexico. The right of search remains limited to flags in sight of a warship. France has not replied. The Jome Squadron will be reinforced and the 212 guns baseline set for operations. Frigate Congress designated flagship on Brazil Station.
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Washington
Wasmeron
Gulf
Mexico
England
France
Congress
Brazil
National Convention to Nominate President in Wheeling Next June
The Washington correspondent of the New York Evening Post reports the Republican National Convention to nominate a 1900 presidential candidate will be held in Wheeling next June after the Charleston Convention minimizes its ticket. A maritime accident occurred when the steamer Curzaw broke from a chain and swung into deeper water on the marine railway. Mr Bastow, president of the Providence Transportation Company, and E P Bordon narrowly escaped, saved by a plank lowered by Burdon. The vessel is badly damaged with stern 18 gone and engine components shifted. Metropaira will proceed immediately with proposed bulkhead and stern overhang plans under consideration.
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Washington
New York Evening Post
Wheeling
Charleston
Curzaw
Marine Railway
Pallover Daily News
Haupt Co to sink shaft on Hoosac Mountain and tunnel Troy line
The Greenfield Democrat reports Haupt and Co have contracted a Sidney Dillon company to sink a shaft 250 feet deep on the west slope of Hoosac Mountain and to excavate 2200 feet of tunnel on the Troy and Greenfield Railroad, prosecuting work at four faces instead of two.
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Greenfield Democrat
Haupt & Co
Sidney Dillon
Hoosac Mountain
Troy and
Greenfield
Tme
Southern Crops Improve as Rains Repair Drought Damage
Reports from Southern newspapers say corn and cotton prospects across the region are improving after a three week drought hit Georgia Alabama and Mississippi. Timely rains helped recover losses while frosts and insects caused some damage in other areas. In Texas and Arkansas crops and fruit are flourishing where frosts of April spared them.
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South
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Texas
Arkansas
New York Tenement Housing Deepens Urban Plight
A New York Sanitary Association report details vast tenement crowding in 1856 with 112,833 families. only 12,717 live in entire houses and hundreds of blocks hold more families than Hartford. The figures show three fourths of residents share dwellings, with some blocks housing nine to ninety four families.
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New York
New York Sanitary Association
Halliday
New York City
Hartford
Humorous divine interrupts quarrel of unamused couple
A visiting cleric overhears a gentleman say he would eject a stranger from the house if not for that stranger in the next room. The clergyman intervenes with a humorous plea asking not to treat him as a stranger.
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