The Rise and Fall of Young Men in Business
A 19th century critique warns that many youths rush into business without experience or capital. It laments soaring credit loss, parental hardship, and wasted potential, urging steadier paths and wiser education before enterprise. The piece also notes economic prices, a press repair, and an educational report amid broader community concerns.
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Capoo
Nee
Comfort
Fife
Hiis
Wolf
Enjoymenta
Han
Stholare
David Saben
Itu
Gui
Webster's Dictionary Widely Adopted in State Schools
Webster's Dictionary has been introduced into nearly all schools in the State and is gaining use nationwide. It is the standard in England and many U S schools with convenient school editions. The Blacksmith Shop of Nathan Cole in Warren burned Saturday night, destroying tools and causing about half the loss insured for 400.
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L. Patt
Bristol ‘Steam Mill
England
Nathan Colein Warren
Worcester
Cole
Severe late season cold damages fruit trees feared
An exceptionally cold Saturday night produced up to a quarter inch of ice. Authorities fear tender fruit trees may be injured though early varieties appear uninjured based on local observations.
County Inspectors Appointed Under Public Schools Act
The following gentlemen have been appointed County Inspectors under the act regulating Public Schools Providence County Rev John Boyden of Woontucket Rev O F Otis of Chepachet John H Willard of Pawtucket and John B Tullman of Central Falls Newport County Rev Charles T Brooks and Adousti Bush of Newport Edward Gray Jr of Tiverton
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Rovidence County
John Boyden
Woontucket
O. F. Otis
Chepachet
John H. Willard
Pawtucket
John B. Tullman
Central Falls
Newport County
Charles T. Brooks
Adoustis Bush
Newport
Edward Gray, Jr
Tiverton
Errruytt
S. Hyde
Poisoning Threat Highlights Housebound Pets
A reader warns of malicious poisoning efforts targeting pets and livestock. Two valuable animals were killed this week, likely by strychnine, prompting advice to confine animals at home to prevent further losses. The writer calls for vigilance against those who harm animals for malicious purposes.
Morning says seizure of MTitecans outlined
The report notes a May morning briefing from Lite tes Union about the seizure of MTitecans set to occur. Specifics remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
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Wastinetox
Rhode Island Legislature Debates Constitution Amendments
In Providence the Senate and House discuss joint committees to review constitutional amendments. actions include references to the judiciary, adoption of new printing rules, and a resolution concerning a treason judgment reversal. A normal school bill and tax funding are noted alongside municipal petition handling.
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Providence
George C. Carr
Sonamertown
Senate
House
Town O Cranston
Bosworth
Jenckes
T. A. Jenckes
Commissioner of Public Schools
Read
Messrs. A. Bosworth
H. Greege
C. ‘Whipple
RK. Allyn
S.W. Peckham
W. Peckham
James Y. Smith
Franklin Pive
Sun School
Bagworth
Supreme Court
General Assembly
Supreme Court of
Rhode Island
Thomas W Durr
Secretary of State
Public Acts and Resolutions Passed at Last Session
List of acts and amendments from the General Assembly session including revisions to voting, city incorporation, ward elections, Cranston district voting, Normal School establishment, Providence Court of Magistrates, printers to the fate, shellfish regulation, lumber measurement, and the Providence Washington Bridge Society.
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General Assembly
Providence
Cranston
Providence Washington Bridge Society
California and Frontier News Patchwork From April Dispatches
A desconsolidated summary reports treasure aboard ships John L Stephens and 638 passengers. a Yankee Hill gold find. a fatal collapse at Lowes Hill killing four including Heffern brothers Farnum. San Francisco Mint operation begins. Fugitive Slave Law passes Senate. Indian fatalities on McLoud river. shipping incidents near Table Bay. Iowa Hill rushes and Nevada county town growth. and California coastal patrols with Portemouth and Secret ary events.
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Ummary
California
Nebraska
Yankee Hill
Columbus
Lows Hill
Heffern
New York
Farnum
Boston
Challenge
Guayamas
Portemouth
San Diego
Gulf of California
Walkerabhd
Lower California
Texas
San Francisco
Senate
Assembly
McLoud
Iowa Hill
Nevada County
Secretary
Tetalama
Table Bay
Gov Hoppin Escort Attends Reception in Providence
Governor Hoppin was escorted to his Snow street residence by the Providence Light Infantry Cal Brown commander and the American Brass Band. A Marine battery fired thirty quarter minute salutes as the Perry neared Brastow’s wharf. Attending were Lieut Gov Reynolds Secretary of State Watson and others. A bountiful collation followed with Gov Hoppin presiding.
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Jabez C. Knight
Edward A. Greene
Bsgrs
Reynolds
William R. Watson
Benj. Eames
Providence
Gov. Francis
Warwick
South Main St
Market Square
Westminster St
Gov. Hoppin
Fall River Elects Buffington Mayor and Ellis Treasurer
A telegraphic dispatch from Fall River reports James Buffington elected Mayor by about 400 over a Know-Nothing slate. Whigs offered no candidate. James P. Ellis wins County Treasurer by roughly 250 votes over Townsend and Free Soil, with a margin near 160%. The New Bedford Mercury notes the American Colonization Society annual meeting in New York and Liberia’s flourishing colony. the Ericsson caloric ship sank after gear failure, with damages estimated at $50,000 to owners and insurers.
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Fata
Riven Montecreat
Burction
Pall River
James Buffington
Buffington
Fall River
James P. Ellis
Townsend
Free Soil
Ellis
New Bedford Mercury
New York
American Colonization Society
Lafayette Place
Fenton
Liberia
Gurley
Parker, Bethutie
Adamson
Body of second Denton child found at Champlin's wharf
The Newport News reports the second Denton child was recovered Friday afternoon from the dock at Champlin's wharf. An inquest led by Coroner Daniel C. Denham concluded death by drowning, with uncertainty whether accidental or intentional, as investigators noted the body showed signs of burial-like concealment.
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Newport News
Denton
Frost and politics mix in 19th century editorial quarrel
The Worcester Spy editor comments on frosts delaying fruit set while critiquing Mr. Mitchell on slavery and religious complicity. Boston and Taunton reports note church dedications and local political shifts as Whigs win majorities in several wards and steamboats remain busy at the levee.
Fatal Accident in a Crvrow the Catho lic Church in Erik Pa
A Sunday morning crush at a church gallery caused one immediate death and left several injured. Three victims were expected to recover, with hope for the remaining hurt. The incident prompted shock and concern in the local community.
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Erik
New Shoe For Horses Earns Noted Praise
Porter reviews a Swedish iron shoe with rubber inserts designed to cushion and reduce impact on roads. Early testimonials claim elastic motion improves footing and could replace traditional metal horseshoes, with scientific approval and trials in Boston area.
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Dl. Porter
New York Spirit of the Times
Ben
Boston
York
Fragmentary San Francisco trade and Methodist funding notes
A Newark/Albany style transcription notes 2000 barrels of Richmond Float at 8 per barrel and various parties involved in early Methodist funding. It mentions open endowment efforts for Wesleyan University at Middletown and New York Methodists pledging substantial sums amid disputed reform rhetoric.
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Feoun
San Francisco
Ean
Rman of Commerce
Sap UB
Richmond
Langeauity
Boston
Dreka
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Conny
New Yorks
New York
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Wendy
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Normali
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Bosra Notary
Pegers
John L. Stephens
Panama
A Ily
Jority
Mitchell
Mitchel Dora
Mr. Mitchel
Mitchel
Tae Frost
Worcester Spy
Boston Journal
Taunton
Second Methodist Episcopal Church
J. D. Peck
D.D
Messrs
Harlow
Gould
Mather
Brown
Talbot
Benton
Wiychestér
Winchester
Loll
Sumner Richardson
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