Earthquake Terrors Struck San Francisco and Jeddo Areas
Reports describe a violent San Francisco quake damaging brick structures and shaking hotels across the city, with fires and widespread fear. Separate wordings recount a November Jeddo quake destroying tens of thousands of dwellings and temples, with fires and mass evacuations following.
Ferry Jersey Fire Tragedy on Delaware Crossing
The New Jersey ferry on the Philadelphia Camden route caught fire amid ice on the Delaware River near Arch Street. About 100 passengers struggled to escape with many saved by small boats or clinging to ice. at least 30 lives feared lost and the death toll could rise to 50. The coroner set to investigate as missing include several named passengers and workers. cause cited as lack of lifeboats or life preservers.
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Painapeiraia
New Jersey
Delaware
Camden
John Little
Salle Carman
Samuel Civerson
Philadelphia
Edward Mescharp
Amboy
John Fidell
Philadelphia and Camden Ferry Co
Matthew Miller, Jr
Howard
Shinde
James Robinson
Helion Oil
James Wolstenholme
Seekonk River
Iodia Point
Higgins
James Hudson
Joseph Hedge
Providence Journal
Coast to Coast News Brief Relates War and Ship News
Mail reports from New York and Providence detail peace prospects in England and U S naval concerns. Key West lines may shift to Caribbean depots, while ships Powerfull and Montain Spring are noted with casualties and capsizing losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Nicaragua
Panama
Charles Morgan ,& Co
New York
San Juan
Havana
Mexican Gulf
Gulf
Obituary of Mrs Many Incuanam Wast
Mrs Many Incuanam Wast age 58 wife of Rev John West died in this town on the 13th after a brief illness. The deceased united stern integrity with meek charity and was devoted to family. As a Christian she was humble conscientious and childlike, leaving a memory of virtue and faith.
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Henry Bacon
First Universalist Society
Philadelphia
Church of the Messiah
Boston
Ladies' Repository
Prooidence Journal
Many Incuanam
John West
Cos
Public Meeting at Court House on Wednesday Evening
An adjourned public meeting will be held at the court house on Wednesday evening near March 26 at 7 o'clock. Welcome rs Saruas Bag and other distinguished speakers will address the gathering. The public is respectfully invited to attend Bristol, March 22, 1856.
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R. I. State Normal School
Robert Allyn
Schun's
Te Dana P. Colbuiln
Hos
Bristol
Shell
Santastad
Sala
Ry Taylor
Ader G
HW. Reynolds
Adery
Court House
Saruas
Bag
Examination at N B District School House March 27
Ma Barnum appeared before the Supreme Court regarding his affairs. He claimed a June fortune of 500000 but said his link with Jerome Company ruined him. He now supports himself by boarding on Eighth Street and can pay personal debts but not Jerome debts. Most property has been sold or mortgaged.
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N.E
S. W
Messrs. Goodin & Co
Front Street
Battery and
Washington Streets
Sweetar, Mitchings & Co
Bank of Mesara
Burgoyne & Co
Wilson's Exchange
Internationsl Hotel
Tremont House
St Nicaise Hotel
Merchants’ Exchange
Fort Point
San Francisco
Ma. Barnum
Supreme Court
Jerome Company
Eighth Street
Marriages Reported in Local Notices
In Providence and nearby towns the week features multiple marriages officiated by Rev. H. H. Smith. Amos T. Gorham Jr. weds Mary E., daughter of Nathaniel Waldrud, in town. Levi F. Standing weds Martha A., daughter of Julia Gray, in Gouveneur. Gardner G. Clark weds Catharine Ellis in Coventcy. Latga N. ill weds Amy K. Williams in Selmaie.
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H. H. Smith
Amos T. Gorham, Jr
Mise Mary E
Nathaniel Waldrud
Thie
Verheesdlny
Levi F. Standing
Gouveneur
Mina Martha A
Julia Gray
E’sq
Providence
Inet
Gardner G. Clark
Mies Catharine Ellis
Coventcy
Latga N
Amy KR. Willingia
Loth
Seltnaie
Death notices from Providence and surrounding towns
DIED in Providence on Tuesday 18th inst Loulee G wife of Henry Glanly in the 22nd year of age. In inet Helen alatia only daughter of Jerse K wed Sarah WH Drown aged Uyear. In inet Mary Jide daughter of Bernard wid Sait Doyle aged 4 yenre. In Warren 16th inet Allen 8 Chatee son of John H Chane in the 20h year. In Newytart later morning LVN met Stephen T Newbamin Eves ager 67 near 10 mantle. To Fall River on the 18th met Min Charter C wife of Deacon Geo M Coit aged BY.
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Providence
Tuewlay
Inet
Loulee G
Henry Glanly
Helen Alatia
Jerse K
Sarah WH. Drown
Uyear
Mary Jide
Bernard Wid Sait Doyle
Yenre
Warren
Allen
Chatee
John H. Chane
Hippage
Newytart
LVN
Stephen T. Newbamin
Eves Ager
Mantle
Fall River
Charter C
Geo. M. Coit
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Jenpo
Jeddo
Simoda
Jedda
Aveay
England
Nathis
United States
Herald
Washington
Sam
Crampton
Marcy
Mr. Crampton
Provincetown
Africa
Capt
Young
Center
Miller
Greytown
Congress
Rushville
Beardstown
Marine Journal
Port OF
Liberty
Eldbidge
Newport
Broder Inciee
Duglee
Pill River
Grace Darling
Curt
Mexico
Hrigga
Rom N. York
Providencn
Teppernace
Davie
Suu
Ereet
Dordeg
New Beilford
Fighion
Hollaway
Wickford
Siowp Auwrica
Burin
Bloop Chief
Williston
Purtamunile
Charles Hawley
Howl Gorriswere
Maria Lanisa
Benneu
Pull River
Slowp
Oregon
Ibudew
Trum Providente
Unt
Weuresdas
Steawer
Branford Durlee
Durlee
Ekbridge
Dram
Schr
L. Crocker
Philips
Somerset
Norfolk
Harding
Philadelpha
Penn
Winalow
Frown New
Bedford
Bloop Harvest
Corwin
Shitip Victory
Austin
Portenowth
Sloop Fashion
Lewis
Wicklond
Shursday
Bradford Durfee
Durie
Gustile
Chace
Fron
Mda
AV &T I
Usher
Leitice
Gladding
Chief
Willaton
Ron Providence
Monitor
Bradford Ddan Durie
Eldridge
Emoranda
Lawes
Dol
P. Payson
Nickerson
Frau Providence
Indelphan
Haltmore
Imat
Echy
Mary Beldy
Pearce
New Orleana
Peosacols
Calyla Stevene
Dunn
Galveston
Savanah
Gubleu Fleece
Avin
Serioul Land Reute
GEO. I. Monro, Town & School ‘S'Pensurer
Uriatol
Urick
Thanes Street
Henry Wardwell
Bay
New Orleans
Cuba
Aldo
Marvel
I Reynolds, Jr
Gous Hce Rice
Poel Bailey
Oy Hage
Tsicabe
Bradford Street
J. Gladuding
Duekwen
Dover
Lady Wastiigran
Democrat
Lakerie
Dhawe Wieking
Dope Street
Incheh
Lite
B. Tilley
Waldur
Muh
Noah Street
Mnot
Ecole
I AL Martin
Lyon
Puison
Howe
Abd Bollowwr
Meh
le A. Martin
Recian Verniehnel Vernich Drwehee
Otler Aritet
Aula
A. Martin
Borders
C. Qoam Costainera Ge
Opr
Canada
Oreey
Anil
Port al Nuvies
Hratford Street Union
L. A. Martin
R. I
el Hrletol
Canvaneers
Murels Det
Electora
Peter Gladding
O'Elnek
Priiny
John
Collestor
Stave Street
Maine Place
Joun Bowler
Portamouth
D. C
Epbewin Gifford
Briatol Ferry
HL. Gifford
James P. Pierce
Boalford Stort Union
Bradford Silvet Union
J. Gladding
Bay How
Menere
Aled
Langley
Union Steet
Samton
Wil Dewlere
Medion
Fiat
Simmons
Ala
Be Womens
Pichele
Imperial
Souchong
Delage
Renj. Tilley
Cody
Elingny
Pilley
Iggin & Sun
Welch & Griffith
Thames St
Weh
WM. R. Taylor
King Philp Fire Co
Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
Francia M. Diamond
King Phelip Bank
Aristel
Ihia
Hrietol
Gioumral Assembly
Attert
Joan R, Bartlett
Secry
Mec
Hope Street
Tilley
A. Wormser
Westminster Ot
Finods
Illinois
Uwa
Illinois Central Railroad
Dupuy
Pattivailey
Charles M. Dufuy
Michigan Avenue
South Water
Gifford'g
General Assembly
John J. Muara
Weietul
Oun
Genesal
Aemenin
John KL
Bartlett
KN. Thlaley
Awh
H. M. Gifpord
Ichardson
Abiwtt
Willan
Nich 15
H.N. Gifpord
von Inawil
B. Munro
Munry
Ayalal Raisins
Vary Handsome
J. Munk
Gats. Mats
Ats
Spring Styre
M. W. Prace, Jr
Copartnership
Ben. M. Greene
Joun FI
FORD
Ill
Ature
Ecupie
Jobn LU
Pont & Cay
Thanestemet
Fort
Frooktio
Plesso
Soren HI
Jol H. Ford & Co
Imey
TELEY
G. H. Reynolds
Sweet & Butts
Westminister Street
R. 1
Weaver
de. Burke
Seth Syneld
B.S. Simmons
A. Wormsei
Exchange
Wormsewcs
Lovis Lewisson
Businese
Luitke
Louis Lewisson
Ursina
Domentio
Gil
Cologne
Rele Dk Drury
Rhode
tNp
Jiminy Sgemium
Benjamin Fallwng
Athens
Jeior
Penate
North Wristuls
Eid
Mount Mique Tay
Bownefarteg
of Warren
Righia
Viel
Che
Merting
KR. Sutlert
Utcheloks
DR. L
Dasoon
L. A
Hwctiurins
Het Pasortmient
Pringram
Cis
Wormsb
Commirenouere
Francis G
Anil Hrintal
Alia Bey
Cepheter
Sean Epine
N. B
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