Poems by Mise M A Warren in Jerseyville edition
A local notice promotes Mia M. Warren of Jerseyville and her poetry collection printed in a 1 000 copy edition. Readers praise her verse for depth and vigor, noting themes of religious and social history, with many poems depicting local incidents and memories. The piece urges purchase and envisions a second edition.
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Mise M. A. Warren
Mia M. EN
Jerseyville
Tani
Mather
Svery
Alton
Alton Telegraph
Anit
Meibis
Ville
Warren
Feey
Paetor
Sriditen
Hlinow
Miss Warren
J. M. Goodii
Murder inquiry rattles Rosciusco Chronicle
The Rosciusco Chronicle reports the February 23 murder of editor and proprietor Hates S. Lamebury by Michard W. Payne after a prior quarrel in which Lamebury was wounded. Payne, armed with a double barreled gun, fled to his hotel and has not been heard from since.
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Rosciusco
Miey Chronicle
S. Lamebury
Michard W. Payne
Lamsbury
Payne
Avalanche Strikes Near Sydney Killing Several Cattle and People
An avalanche near Cape Breton up river from Sydney destroys a residence and barns. Mrs Campbell and three children die. other family members survive. Eight cattle perished in the collapsing barn as rescuers work to reach the ruins and assess damages.
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Durine
St. Cape Breton
Walter
Welling
Campaboot Abiri Mabiriy
Sydney
Postal disclosure plan for letters sent to Phat Oiler
Under congressional ceremony the Poet Office Department adopts as an auxiliary to its repeated plan for publishing names of persons to whom letters have been sent to Phat Oiler California and the Territories Washington. A letter can be sent to any Pacific region for a person.
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Navino Conace
Congress
Phat Oiler
California
Washington
Pacific
Washington Union Letter Echoes Local Interest
A fragmentary note references a letter to the Washington Union with a mention of local readers and a 28 cent amount. Readers may infer ordinary correspondence and postal costs tied to the period.
Commerce as Peace Brings Civilization to Nations
A public lecture argues commerce is the best safeguard against war, stressing its universal reach and harm of commercial disruption. It decries demagogues pushing for conflict with England, urges young readers to study the lecturer’s civic messages, and highlights Rev. John West on Africa’s civilization.
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Ngne
England
Congress
United States
Zaana
Habignan
John West
Africa
Weather Week Brings Gales Snow and Structural Damage
The past week brought cool blustery weather with a Tuesday night gale from 9 to 12 o'clock and a Thursday morning snow storm lasting about three hours. By afternoon the snow largely melted. A squall caused the sloop Win. H. Allen tied at D'Welly Wharf to part her fasta, heeled, and filled, while the Pokonoket Mall West gable end was blown down.
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Gerce
Win. H. Allen
D'Welly Wharf
Providence
Pokonoket Mall
Supreme Court term opens amid docketed business in Woonsocket
The March term of the Supreme Court for this County begins Tuesday morning in the town with a full docket expected. Goff and Wilbur advertise Gift Book Enterprise offering certificates for a book of equal value and a chance in a varied collection. The Woonsocket Patriot notes a birth in Woonsocket three weeks ago and references March offerings at Easterbrooks with novels and periodicals listed for March.
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Supreme Court
Goff & Wilbur
Phenix Carnival Ice Scene Captures Town Flourish
The Phenix describes a lively carnival on the ice at the bay head where horse and elvish motion gave way to sails and skaters. It notes residents from youth to old age displaying grace, with women cheering a shy unnamed youth, as night fires and moonlight added drama and a near accident was the worst incident.
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O Wae
Elvighe
Aghjeetun
Wessun
Ieee
Rome
Yearly Admissions and Discharges at the Institution 1855
The year ending December 31 1855 shows 56, -22 males and 34 females admitted, total under care 187. Discharged 50, -15 males and 3% females leaving 137-61 males 76 females. Of discharged, 20 recovered, 15 improved, 4 unimproved, 11 died. Female side crowded. male side not full. Since 1848 total admitted 719, discharged 582, recovered 23, improved 183, unimproved 36, died 132. Dr Ray notes warming apparatus failing after winter and advocates better warming and ventilation system. Receipts for year: board 24,247.40. interest 3,251.44. total 27,498.84. Expenditures 626,879.77. average cost per patient per week 31 dollars.
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Ray
Fiiely
American State Council delegates meet in Providence Hall
Members of the American State Council gathered in American Hall Providence with delegates from twenty towns. They planned a convention in American Hall on March 11 to nominate state officers. A resolution supported Millard Fillmore and A J Donnelson for president and vice president and called a Providence convention in June with delegates twice the town representation.
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Providence Daily
L’ranscript
American State Council
American
Millard Fillmore
A. J. Donnelson
United States
American Party
W. C. Simmons
Philadelphia
Providence
General Assembly
War veteran Alvarado Hunter dies in New York hospital
Lieutenant Charles G. Hunter known as Alvarado Hunter died in a New York hospital after contracting disease in Mexico during the war. Treasury Garland’s bail set at $500,000 with co-conspirators at $25,000. Garland to be examined Saturday. All parties remain in custody.
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New Yor
Charles G. Hunter
Alvarado Hunter
New York Hospital
Mexico
New Osneans
Garland
Sawrday
Unclear OCR Record of Public Notice
Fragmentary OCR text references a Joseph G. Luther and an action related to a railroad in Massachusetts. The passage mentions a Warren and Pall ee Railroad and a partial survey, with a note about a House of Natives or similar body, but the exact entities and actions are garbled. No clear event date or outcome is determinable.
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Joseph G. Luther
Warren and Pallee
Massachusetts House of Natives
Baltic News and Peace Conference Rumors
March 4–10 dispatches from Sanpy Hoog report the Baltic from Liverpool with dates to February 20 and news on the Peace Conference opening in Paris. Rumors of Russian peace prospects, troop movements to Canada, and a five million pound loan dominate the era’s market and military coverage.
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Sanpy Hoog
Baltic
Liverpool
America
Paris
Palmerston Bravado
Baron Brunan
Russia
Lord Clarendon
Canada
London Times
She Rifles
British North America
Vanguard
London
Madagnecar
Leland
Cabinet debates London Morning Post alliance article
Washington reports a London Morning Post piece dated Feb 12 proposing a France England alliance to suppress American filibusterism. It suggests expanding fleets near Central America and applying search rights to suspected American vessels, seen as Palmerston aligned. The Cabinet held a prolonged session over the matter this day.
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New York
Washington
Herald
London Morning Post
France
England
Central America
Lord Palmerston
Woolen mill overseer killed by accident at Mystic
Franklin Barber of Mystic Greenmanville Connecticut was killed while assisting on the mains shaft coupling in a woolen steam mill when his coat sleeve caught on a moving part and he fell from a ladder. He was about 40, left a widow and children, and was highly regarded by the Wester family and friends.
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Westeary
Franklin Barber
Mystic
Greenmanville
Connecticut
Barber
Wester
Providence Journal
Train collision injures horse and wagon near Warren depot
An old man driving a horse and wagon collided with a Bristol railroad train near the Warren depot as the new train began its journey to the city. The horse suffered broken ribs and the wagon was wrecked while the driver escaped injury. A separate midnight fire on Maddie Street near Market Square damaged a building once occupied by A. A. Berdy and others, with most stock saved.
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Bartroan
Bristol
Warren
Biune
Finn
Maddie Street
Market Square
Foran
A. A. Berty
B. Richards
Sengell
Tobacconiet
New Orleans Treasurer Defaulter Discovered
Great excitement filled the city on a Saturday as it was revealed that the city treasurer Unariand has defaulted on a substantial sum. The missing funds were located and returned to the city treasury, ending the incident.
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New Orleans Marth
Poy Sty
Ous
Assembly Proceedings on State Prison Funds and County Courts
In Wapsesapx on March 5 the Committee on Finance favorably reported a 15000 dollar appropriation to finish improvements on the State Prison. Other orders include Bristol State Jail provisions, a partial road discontinuance petition, a 10000 dollar loan, and amendments to curtail tippling houses. Bristol courts timing changes and militia regulation were discussed as the House debated bill sections and adjournment.
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Moonan
Senate
Basen
Nevolajiod
SpPrey Riating
Josias Fee
Wareén
Finance
Juncues
Treasury
Johnson
John B. Munro
Pokaraket Bank
Bristol
Vacation
Josias Lyndon
Warren
Loy
noeeSh
Mr. Menno
Committee On State
Culver
South Court Streets
Providence
Wapsespax
Fienate
Breyton
Committee On Finance
Childs
Elisha Harris
Kulingly Road
Joint Select Committee
House of Representatives
Munro
Weeden
Milia
Fellows
Tiverton
General Assembly
Seabury
Tihies
Durfee
Riot at Columbia College New York Ends After Arm Surrender
Rioters clashed with 200 armed citizens near Columbia College on March 6 as Governor demanded the students surrender their arms. Authorities intervened to prevent firing and calm was restored with several students later expelled.
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Columbia College
New York
Columbia
Colle
Col. Goodwyn
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