Decoration of soldiers' graves at Arlington and nearby cemeteries
Reports detail General Logan's decoration ceremonies at Arlington and related sites. Gen Garfield and Gen Grant spoke, with orphans from Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphan Asylum guiding processions, and wreaths laid on Lincoln statues as districts honored fallen soldiers.
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Jane
Logan
Grant
Iain Ty Ly
Arlington
Arlington Mansion
G. W. P. Curtis
Washington
BR. E. Lee
Army Corps
Sunderland
Senate
Garfield
M. C
Ohio
J. C. Smith
Howard
Emory
Orphan Asylum
Hancock
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Rappahannock
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Chicago
H. B. Paine
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Wisconsin
Lincoln
Gettysburgh
Poyutea
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de . Boynton
House of Representatives
Alexandria
Wallack
City Mall
Governor appoints pilots and Sprague elected to U S Senate
The Rhode Island Senate met with a quorum and the Governor in the chair. Captain Philander Crosby was named Pilot Commissioner. Captain Samuel Lee appointed for two years. William Sprague of South Kingston was unanimously elected to the U S Senate for a six year term beginning March 4. The Assembly and Senate exchanged measures on audits, transfers, and a Chinese embassy visit. Cotonr Baker of South Windham CT, a former U S Army officer, died aged about seventy. An argument favored dredging Loll Gate to shorten Atlantic passage through Long Island Sound.
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Gexeni Assemott
Nextport
Senate
Hig
Qubrum
Philander Croaby
Gibbs
Samuel Lee
Committee On the Judiciary
William Sprague
South Kingston
Serigigt
United ‘States ‘Congress
Sprague
House
Mir
Ktdo
Tisiddd Miner
Barstow
Willian Sprague
United States
Walter Arnold
Bristol Iron Foundry
Committee On Corporations
Rhodesland
W. Sprague
Narragansett Pier
Sheffield
Cotonrr Baker
South Windham
United States Army
South Winthang
Loll Gate
New York
Long Island Sound
Ocean
Pigeons Shipped In Great Volumes From Olean Station
In Western New York pigeons gather by thousands as sportsmen ship game to New York. Over one week five thousand one hundred twenty dozen were sent from Olean station, amid the large crowds and active trade.
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Tani
New York
Olean
Alan
Counterfeit Saratoga Bank Ten Dollar Notes Circulating
A report notes ten dollar bills from the Saratoga bank in New York appear in circulation. The banknotes are described as thick and soft with poorly cut corners and damaged edges. A Newport windmill burned on Saturday, destroying the mill and contents including grain. nearby soapworks suffered damage. Estimated losses reach $4000 to $5000, with insurance coverage noted.
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Coustekf
Saratogaan Benk
Ateri N. Y
U.S
E.D. Jones
Newport
Més
Irish Laborers in Nevada Threaten to Expel Chinese
A Nevada labor dispute reports Irish workers threatening force to drive out Chinese laborers who compete for jobs. The tension centers on competition in the local labor market and potential clashes.
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Nevada
Sprague Re elected U S Senator by Rhode Island Assembly
William Sprague was re elected United States Senator for six years from March next by the General Assembly at Newport on Tuesday last.
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Ba Hoo
William Sprague
United States
General Assembly
Newport
Mippixt Town Tax Record Praises Frugal Administration
The Newport News admires Mippixt Town for low taxes and high wealth per capita. It notes state tax 250-100 on 1000 and town tax 150-100 on 1000 with valuation under 40 percent. Town salaries totaled 264.84 for relief of the poor as recorded in the tax book.
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Tey
Middletown
Newport News
Remains of Stephen A. Douglas Interred At Monument Unveiling
The body of Stephen A. Douglas was moved from the grave to the monument base on Wednesday. A guard of honor from the university and schoolmates attended the ceremony with S. A. Douglas Jr. present. Germania Mannerchor sang, scriptures were read, and nine bearers carried the coffin into the monument area. The face of the sarcophagus was accessible for public viewing and the monument was draped with flowers.
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Stephes A. Doycpas
Tate
Stephen A. Douglas
Jong
Dovelat
S. A. Douglas, Jr
Association and Friends of
Douglas
Sea Sickness on a Sound Steamer Sparks Lively Reaction
A gentleman traveling to New York aboard a crowded sound steamer, irritated by coarse talk under his window, distracts rowdies by vomiting water from a pitcher. The crowd flees in alarm, cursing the disturbance, while he returns to calm, enjoying an undisturbed night.
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TaXverens
Gentlemah
New York
Army worm invades Corinth county in astonishing swarms
The Corinth Miss. farmer reports an invasion of army worms moving southward across the county. He describes millions feeding on foliage and even halting freight trains on the Memphis and Charleston railroad as insects pile up on the tracks. He disputes this being the regular army worm, suggesting a smaller, less destructive species.
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Corinth
Memphis and Charleston
Charleston Exports Vegetables and Fruits Surge
Supplies from Charleston district push up weekly export value to 982 605 with six week total around 315 630 in surplus farm products. Northern crop arrivals cut into demand for local goods as peaches head to northern markets and orchards from Aiken to Augusta fill with new fruit. Estimated peach exports reach at least 50 000 bushels this year.
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South Garonrea
Charleston
Baltimore
New York
Aiken
Augusta
International Yacht Race In Prospect From Cowes to New York
Tribunes notes that the New York Yacht Club season may feature an international race from Cowes to New York with English subscription arrangements in place and possible French entry. Crete's status risks Turkey-Greece war if fully recognized, while New Bedford reports Vineyard Camp meeting grounds being prepared for cottages and Oak Bluff steamship stops aiding visitors.
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Internatiovan
the Tribune
New York
New Bedford Standard
Vineyard Camp Meeting Ground
Oak Bluff Landing
Vandalism Destroys Quebec Daily News Premises
Sunday night intruders entered the Quebec Daily News offices and vandalized the building. Lamps were smashed, cases emptied, and contents scattered across the floor amid other damages to the establishment.
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Quebec Daily News
Strange Pond Adventure Ends With Fisherman’s Narrow Escape
A guide recalls a bizarre midsummer tale from ten years ago about fishing at a pond where a traveler fell asleep or not, fell overboard, and found himself inside a strange stone‑built cavern full of fish. He woke to Augusta guests onshore and learned his line had vanished along with the mysterious creature.
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Guire
Smith's
Billa
Gshing
Augusta
French move to ease travel rights for naturalized citizens
Iris depicts Paris as favorable to recognizing naturalized citizens rights similar to Bismarck. A treaty may allow all French citizens who have three years of naturalization in the United States to visit France without molestation. General Dix reportedly communicates with the French Government on this subject.
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Iris Epicted
Paris
Napoleon II
Bismarck
France
Gen
Dix
Messrs. Timmsenast & Mason
Bangs Williams News Co
Providence
Pre:s
Goodenough
Gooda
Diamond Ring Returned After Staged Offer of Reward
A $3000 diamond ring stolen from a Chicago pawnbroker was recovered after a man called the shop offering to meet the reward. He claimed readiness to fulfill the ad terms, handed over the jewel, and received the $1000 reward before leaving.
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Chicago
Fragmented 1868 News Bits Across Politics and Scenery
A mix of brief items lists deaths discoveries prices and events across Providence Rhode Island New Haven New York and other places. Notable points include a West Point graduate named R E Thompson from Rhode Island, a German photographer in color, a California vineyard yielding 25000 pounds of raisins, a yellow fever outbreak in Liaison, and a Baltimore event involving Bishop McFarland. Also mentions Emperor Russia pardons exiles and a Perry statue for Newport with unveiling planned June 20.
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Providence
West Point
R- E. Thompson
Rhode, Island
Geman
California
Liais
Neva
Connecticut Peat Speculation Risk Raises Alerts
The Old Times reports losses from peat speculation in Connecticut totaling about 150000 across this and Tolland counties with substantial sums lost elsewhere in the state.
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Connecticut
The
Old Times
Tolland
Town Council Adopts Arrangements for Independence Day Celebration
At an adjourned meeting in the council chamber a committee of arrangements was named for the upcoming American Independence celebration. The appointees include Elisha Wardwell Allen Wright George C. Eddy Charles A. Waldron and William J. Bradford. License granted to Gottlieb Schneider to operate an eating saloon on State Street. John H. Gladding named auctioneer replacing William Cushmas who declined.
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Counil
Ons Veanttiet
Elisha Wardwell
Allen G. Wright
George C. Eddy
Charles A. Waldron
William J. Bradford
Gottlieb Schneider
State Street
Two Ladies Insulted on High Street Near Church
Two respectable women were insulted in quick succession on High street near the Catholic Congregational Church. One sustained facial injuries and both were robbed of jewelry by a suspected scoundrel, who warrants severe punishment according to local sentiment.
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RascaLity
High Street
Severghit
Bristol Cornet Band thanks volunteers and patrons
At a Wednesday evening meeting the Bristol Cornet Band unanimously resolved to thank the ladies who assisted at their recent Concert and Fair and to express gratitude to the citizens for their liberal patronage. William F. Frey, Clerk.
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Bristol Cornet Band
Wiliam F. Frey
Temperance talk extols Bristol as a temperance stronghold
Rev. S. Reed of the Rhode Island Temperance Union praises Bristol for strict liquor controls. He contrasts hidden sales and drunkenness elsewhere with Bristol’s orderly, law respecting approach, claiming fewer fights and poverty and calling it a true temperance town upheld by its citizens.
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S. Reed
Rhode Island Temperance Union
Bristol
Town Hall Spire Gaining Anew Coat Of Paint
Workmen raise scaffolding around the spire of the Town Hall formerly the Congregational Church built in 1784. The venerable edifice is to be cleaned and painted, with external repairs and improvements planned.
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Congregational Church
Durfee Steamer Resumes Trips After Overhaul
The steamer Bradford Durfee, after a thorough overhaul and fresh paint inside and out, resumed its trips on Monday.
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Bradford Durfee
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Brothers In Unity
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Massachusetts House of Representatives
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Dominion of Canada
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Local Intelligence
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Boston
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Market Square
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Fite & Gay
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Knoxville
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Adeline
Elliott
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Gray’s
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