Crabbe and His Party Stir Universal Outrage Over Invasion
The piece condemns U S policy chatter on protecting or aiding Crabbe and Lopez after their invasion of Sonora. It argues against government interference or proclamations promising protection and asserts such actions would invite further lawless incursions. It notes the humane view is to let Mexican justice run its course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crabbe
Forsyth
Mexico
Sonora
Americap
Lopez
Fire destroys steam loom works on Franklin street
About 3 oclock Wednesday morning fire consumed the Steam Oukum Works of Devol Diman Co on Franklin street. The wooden part fed by wind from the northwest fueled rapid spread. oakum and tarred rope accelerated the blaze. Loss valued over 12000 with 100 bales of oakum and junk destroyed. buildings insured for 10000 across Slater Mutual Providence Hartford North Western Western Massachusetts Conway. The incident left several workers unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oukum Works
Messrs Devol, Diman & Co
Franklin Street
Slater Mutual
Providence
Hartford
North Western
Western Massachusetts
Conway
Body Found At Pappasquash Shore Identified As Captain Nickerson
Around six o clock Monday evening a man’s body was found near Churchs farm on the West side of Pappasquash. Jonathan Munro towed it to shore at Charles Fales. An inquest by Coroner Muni returned found erowned. The deceased is believed to be Captain Judah Nickerson from the schooner Jape Nickerson of Dennis, lost March 11. He wore two pairs of pannltonis flannel robe woolen shirt guernsey frock pea jacket stockings and boots. No identifying papers were recovered and the body was decently interred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
Pappasquash
Jonathan Munro
Charles Fales
E.q
Muni
Judah Nickerson
Jape Nickerson
Dennis
Independence Anniversary Preparations by Local Committee
The competent committee formed at the recent meeting plans celebrations for National Independence with a detailed program to be published. Citizens are urged to support the efforts as announced. An auction of Richard Fenner's Hope Street house is set for Monday the 29th, with the property described as well kept and featuring a fine water supply and an extensive yard of fruit trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Fenner
Hope Street
Nonays
Fort Rounds
Bristol
State House
High Street
Charles Sherry Jr
Bristol Train of Artillery
E. M. Wardwell
Brigade Brass Band
Europe
Persia
New York
Royal Mail
Liverpool
Lord Palmerston
Duke of Norfolk
Birkenhead
Great Britain
Chester
Duglass Jerrold
Boston
Sebastopol
Malta
Ireland
Lord Shaftsbury
London
Sinek Exchange
Bank of Kingland
Potatoes From S W Church Farm Impress Dinner Guests
On a Thursday dinner table we tasted large new potatoes from S W Church Esq on Pappasquash. The seed planted March 20 faced harsh cold and wet weather, yet the crop is thriving with larger yield prospects than this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Church
Pappasquash
Fall River Editor Urged to Seek High Office
A correspondent thanks the Fall River Monitor for its remarks while defending the editor against bitterness. The writer believes the editor would be capable of a high public office and expresses regret that Fall River citizens do not recognize this.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River Monitor
Fall River
Monitor
Warren Telegraph Reports Assault and Mayor Election Result
The Warren Telegraph details Timothy Cogens a mile from town arrested by Sheriff Johnson after an attempted rape on Betsy Mayhew aged 14. She escaped to Champlin and Bosworth. the girl is bound over to testify in September and placed in Warren Asylum. Also reports Providence mayoral race ending with William M. Rodman elected by 1024 votes, promising unity and party reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren _Telegraph
Wedness Gay
Siater
Timothy Cogens
Johnson
Cogens
Betsy
Mayhew
John B. Champlin
B. M. Bosworth
Warren Asylum
Providence
Willam M. Rodman
Francis
Rodman
Snanty
Temperance movement grows in Pepperell MA
Readers in Pepperell and nearby towns form a Temperance Band of Hope at the Congregational church with all local clergymen in attendance. The meeting featuring Mr Sinclair urges citizens to organize temperance societies for youth and to plan a public demonstration and a future visit by Mr Sinclair to Bristol to promote a temperance picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Societes
Pepperell
Massachusetts
Congregational Church
Temperance Band of Hope
Sinclair
Mr. Sinclair
Bristol
Kiyo Pattie Fire Company
Hencunes Fire Company
Newport
Young America Club
Ydraulion Fire Company
Col.Byfield
Customs
Port Office
Army and Navy
American Protestant Association
Citizens and Strangers
Constitution Street
Constitution
Hope St
Hope
Church Street
Church
Thames Street
Thames
State Street
State
High Street
Franklin St
Franklin
Bradford Street
Bradford
Hope Street
Raooe Isranpo Schoolmaster January Feature
The Raooe Isranpo Schoolmaster for January praises its broad appeal and literary quality. It urges families to read and value the monthly issue as essential for both parents and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raooe Isranpo
Banks Nominated for Governor at Massachusetts GOP Convention
On Wednesday in Worcester the Massachusetts Republican State Convention nominated Hon. N. P. Banks for governor on the first formal ballot. Of 431 votes cast Banks received 337 and the nomination was made unanimous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Worcester
Hon. N. P. Banks
Banks
Masonic Celebration in Providence Draws Wide Attendance
A Wednesday Masonic celebration in Providence drew visitors from across Rhode Island and beyond. The day featured a procession to North Main Street and a speech by Rev. G M Randall and a poem by Charles C Van Zandt, followed by a large dinner at Rail Road Hall for about 1300 attendees. The Knights Templars resembled a well drilled military unit as the crowd praised the day’s events and weather remained pleasant. A separate incident reported a four year old child injured by a falling stone wall weight, with heavy bleeding observed from the mouth, nose, and ears, as the week’s fine weather continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Boston
New Bedford
New York
First Baptist Church
North Main Street
G. M. Randall
D. D
Charles C. van Zindt
Newport
Rail Road Hall
C. C. van Zandt
John H. Sheppard
Knights ‘Templars
Warren and Fall River Railroad Prospects brighten in Telegraph report
The Warren Telegraph notes fluttering prospects for the Warren and Fall River Railroad. Land damages are expected to be amicably settled after conferences with landowners. The Fall River Iron Works Company subscribes 10,000 to the road’s stock when the subscription book opened in Fall River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren and
Fall River
Warren Telegraph
Wm. L. Baker
Fall River Iron Works Co
Beefs Stock Trains From Cleveland Bring Abundant Meat
A Times special correspondent saw numerous loaded cattle trains heading east from Cleveland Ohio. He examined car registers showing 106 full car loads of stock mostly beeves moved Monday Tuesday and Wednesday morning destined for this market. Prospect of plentiful beef at reasonable prices despite earlier fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Cleveland
Ohio
Cleveland and Erie
Columbus
N. Y
Medical examiners urge NYC cleanup for public health
Life Insurance Companies in New York unite to memorialize city government, warning that filthy streets threaten public health. Rose Cole, about 17, fatally burned in Jersey City after pouring burning fluid on a fire, flames spread to a can and clothes. The Minots Ledge lighthouse bell, fallen April 15, 1851, has been recovered from the sea by a contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rose Cole
Jersey City
Minos
Deerskin Hunter Survives Near Lamark Woods
A young man hunting deer near Lamark C W dressed in deerskin and hid in a known deer run. A second hunter spotted the supposed game and fired missing the deer but striking the hunter, removing his clothing in the close call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamark
C. W
Local Church Committee of Arrangements Named
Rev 8 K Sweetman appointed head of the committee of arrangements for the town church event with music noted in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Sweetman
Chicago mother adopts cruel sleep method ends in infant death
A Chicago mother followed a friend's advice and left her six week old baby alone in a crib to cry it to sleep. After repeated cries, she stayed away until the house grew silent. Upon checking discreetly, she found the child dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Boston Merchants Reach Plan to End Advance Wages
The Boston committee of merchants and shipowners reported in favor of abolishing advance wages to seamen. The rule would take effect July 1 with modifications and fully on January 1 following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Committee of Merchants and
Mob Attack Destroys Houses in Detroit Saturday Night
A mob of about fifty to sixty persons set fire to or destroyed five houses of ill repute in Detroit on Saturday night. One man was stabbed during the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Remarkable cloud formation tolls in Deerfield area
Citizens report a tunnel like column of mist extending from the heavens to earth at 4 PM, accompanied by a rushing buzzing sound. The conical mass struck Deerfield causing a barn to spill apart, trees to fall, and a house to be wrecked, killing Mrs Warren and injuring others. A large threshing machine and a cow perished as the cloud mass moved southeast over four to five miles. The event ended with heavy rain and wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ternisce Wairawinn
Ovgiva County
Deerfield
John Warren
Budlong
Mr. B
Stenn
Schuyler
Utica Herald
Terrific Washington Storm Damages City Structures
A severe thunderstorm swept Washington DC on Saturday afternoon bringing hail 5 to 6 ounces, shredding skylights and windows in churches and homes, stripping trees, and injuring livestock. The storm stretched 123 miles from southwest to northwest, damaging crops on neighboring plantations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Tornado Hits Pana Illinois Ravages Towns and Crops
A tornado at Pana Illinois destroyed or damaged thirty three buildings including houses and stores, with ten dwellings moved from foundations. The loss is set at seventy thousand dollars. Nearby towns Oconee and Roseman saw more houses blown down and crops injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pana
Illinois
Oconee
Roseman
Trans Atlantic Telegraph Dispatch Sent by Presidents
The Boston Post reports a forthcoming telegraphic dispatch across the ocean as a compliment from President James Buchanan to Queen Victoria. The return message from England is said to honor Horace B Tebbet, the original projector, who after years in Boston and now New York has spent six years on this enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Buchanan
United States
Queen Victoria
England
Horace B. ‘Tebbett
M. ‘Tebbets
Boston
New York
Boston Post
Hatton and Hargis in Tennessee Governor Clash Settled
Rival candidates Hatton and Hargis clashed at a recent meeting in Tennessee. Hatton used language that worsened relations and Hargis knocked him down before the dispute was amicably resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatton
Hareis
Tennessee
Hargis
Market firmness in crude whale oil and sperm sales
The market for crude whale remains firm with 500 bbls sold in New London at 75 cents and 700 bbls in Stonington on private terms. A sale of 150 bbls of sperm oil for export at 130 dollars per gallon is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manxet
New London
Stonington
New Bedford Standard
Executions Reported From Providence and Edwardsville Hangings
St Louis reports that John Lapoint executed for murder of Robert Wheaton Israel Stromitz executed for shooting John Inham and Jacob Woeslin executed for killing his wife. In Edwardsville Geo W Sharpe and John Johnson were hanged for the murder of Booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
John Lapoint
Robert Wheaton
Israel Stromitz
John Inham
Jacob Woeslin
Providence
Edwardsville
Geo. W. Sharpe
John Johnson Werl
Booth
Sixteen Year Battle for a Ten Year Old’s Life
Fairfield lad Peter Mooney about ten dies after a Friday attack by Edward Wheeler. Mooney reportedly bled from a knife wound after a school return from work. In Bridgeport news, three U S soldiers moved through Jersey City en route to Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Peter Mooney
Edward Wheeler
Young Wheeler
Mooney
Bridgeport
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Lavy
J. W. Dearth, Esq
D. Suepano
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E. M. Wardwell, J
George H. Norman, Esq
Atlantic
Cuba
Newport News
U. S
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