Japan and the Embassy Spree Effect on World Relations
A historical essay discusses Japan's evolving foreign policy as it opens to world engagement. It notes the empire’s shift from isolation, the upcoming embassy visit to the United States, and hopes that learning from the West will influence internal reforms. It contrasts Japanese practicality with Chinese stagnation and predicts broader global impact.
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Japan
Bof
Osee
Peeli
Actus
United States
China
Weather Clerk Misconduct Sours Town Report
A row of notes accuses a weather clerk of dereliction in duty and embezzlement fears, while citizens blame dry weather and faulty forecasts. Residents joke about rain plans as residents discuss replacing the clerk and forming a committee. A bishop visit adds to parish activity amid chaotic weather talk.
Funeral and fire ruin in town wrecks two homes
A large procession marked by solemn services followed the burial of Waldron and Horton after a devastating fire at the D Wolf residence. The blaze injured several, with crews fighting amid collapsing chimneys and burning timbers. The town council pledged aid and medical costs.
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Popal Fon
Togethen
Warren
Bwanwy
Rehoboth
Fall River
Waldron
Burton Street
State Street Arothfeast
Stowe
Bir. Eldridge
the- South -Christian Church
Ela
Shepard
Congregational Church
State Street
Episcopal Church
Afr. Horton
Bristol Artillery Company
Bristol Neck
Mhara
C. B. Detol
Joseph Pettis
Gorham
James D' Wolf
Francis L.B. D* Wolf
Mark Anthony D’ Wolf
James F. D' Wolf
Hig Majority
D ° Wolf
Lanegan
Young Chafee
Richmond
Doringh
Cooke
Sanford
Messia
Gladding
Diman
Bonine
Bush
Chicago Convention Opens With Broad National Republican Platform
The Chicago Republican Convention opened with Gov. Morgan of New York as chair and George Ashman of Massachusetts elected president. Delegates from twenty four states attended. no nominee yet but Seward Bates Cameron Lincoln and Wade among leading names. The platform is described as broad and uncontroversial and the gathering has been harmonious.
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Chicago
Gov. Morgan
New York
National Republican Committee
Georges Ashman
Massachusetts
Free States
Seward
Bates
Cameron
Lincoln
Chace
McLean
Wade
Banks
Repubicans
Drought Lingers As Rainfall Remains Bare
The piece notes dry weather continues with record low rainfall this year and compares it to 1859 and 1827. Rivers ponds wells run dry and a local elder recalls a drought with no rain from mid March to late June in 1760, underscoring unusually prolonged dryness.
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Jane
Bark Maryland of Providence Repaired at Marine Railway
The bark Maryland of Providence was hauled onto the marine railway for repairs on a Thursday. The vessel, about four hundred tons burthen, was taken out of the water without difficulty. Messrs Stan ton and Skinner have expanded their railway and facilities, making the harbor repair business here highly important for large ships.
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Maryland
Providence
Moesre
Stanton
Skinner
Fire destroys chapel street shop and barn at Fanning property
Early Wednesday the carpenter shop and barn of Joseph O Fanning on Chapel street were destroyed by fire. Loss estimated at 3000 dollars with 1000 dollars insured. Local fire crews contained the blaze, no injuries reported.
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Providence
Joseph O. Fanning
Chapel Stret
Robbery Hits Woonsocket Millinery and Dry Goods Store
The millinery and dry goods store of 8. oe Cook in Woonsocket was robbed of about $1900 in cash with other valuables totaling roughly $600 vanished in the incident.
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Cook
Woonsocket
Antarad Sud
Providence Market Report Missing
Fragmentary OCR notes show a livestock listing with 480 head of cattle 80 live hogs and 150 sheep tied to Worcester Railroad movements around late May in Providence. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Providence
Worcester
Loss of Esther May in China Seas Affects Nag aegogi Route
The ship Esther May, 493 tons built in 1847 by Amos Crandall in this town and owned by I. S. Crafts of Boston, was lost after going ashore on Yatu Trye, Lape Mar in the China Seas. The vessel carried a Nag aeogi to Shanghai package and disappeared with all hands.
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Esther May
China Seas
Nagaeogi
Shanghai
Yatu Trye
Lape Mar
E. M
Amos Crandall
I. 5. Crafts
Boston
Proposal to abolish provincial canals to boost western trade
A provincial bill aims to end canal tolls in Canada at an annual cost of about $90 000. Proponents argue freeing Erie Canal and New York railroads would open Canada routes to western produce, shifting business relations in the Mississippi valley and boosting provincial profits through better trade access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Erie Canal
New York
Mississippi Valley
Wealth and its moral import in society and individuals
An essay praising wealth as a force for culture and progress while warning that its value lies in its use. The piece cites historic patrons like the Medicis and Humboldt, lauds Grinnell and Kano, and argues wealth should expand happiness and leisure rather than mere income, noting risks of ennui and dissipation.
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Walpole
Florence
Humboldt
Grinnell
Kano
Dog Attacks Prompt Action by Sheriff on Church Street
A young child was severely bitten on the upper lip by a dog owned by an Irishman on Church street. The sheriff directed and the dog was killed after its owner surrendered it. The child is reported doing well and a second, minor bite occurred on Thames street to another child.
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Church Street
Sheriff Pearse
Benjamin
Simmons
Thames Street
Lnst
Pathio
Jong
Thorold
Gazetto
Biacklem
Macklem
Arid
Baskleds
Air Street
Niagara River
Schooner Rodney Sunk Near Harbor Mouth With Scrap Iron
The Schooner Rodney, from Providence to Dighton, sank at the harbor mouth on the 10th. Masts project, about twenty five tons of scrap iron on board. The wreck lies in four fathoms midway between Castle Island and Papasquash Point, a hazard to passing vessels.
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Rodney
Fire at Col. Lemuel Taylor’s Blacksmith Shop
A fire damaged the blacksmith shop of Col. Lemuel Taylor on Johns Street on Tuesday morning likely caused by chimney sparks. The blaze was discovered and extinguished without help from the fire department.
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Lemuel Taylor
Johns Street
Court Terms Report on Trials and Sentences
The court finished a five day term with five jury trials three indictments and two civil actions. Sentences postponed and jurists were paid a total of 139 80 for the term. Kidder and O'Brien convicted of keeping a nuisance faced rulings and motions for a new trial.
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Petar
G. Pack
Stephen Fellow
Ellows
Seite Quirk
George Eat
Willian Chadwick
John H. White
Atess
Ms Theamouist
Kidder
O'Brien
Te VamAmbligh & Co's Menagerie Arrives With Great Attendance
The exhibition opened Monday morning drawing hundreds of citizens in the afternoon and evening. The collection is among the largest seen locally and features the monster elephant Hannibal, the largest ever brought to America, drawing much attention for its movements under its keeper. The crowds suggest the managers were well paid for the visit.
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Te VamAmbligh & Co
Hannibal
America
Fowler defalcation linked to Buchanan era politics in New York
The piece argues the Fowler defalcation rivals Swartwout losses to the government and questions whether high administration officials were complicit. It suggests Fowler was pressured to spend funds for political aims of James Buchanan's administration, implicating a faction in profiting from the Post Office default.
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Fowler
New York
Wendell
James Buchanan
Principal Chosen at State Normal School
The trustees on Thursday selected Joshua Kendall to fill the principal post left vacant by the death of Colburn. Kendall, a Bridgewater Normal School and Harvard College graduate, comes highly recommended by his instructors and will assume duties immediately.
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Sy Norma
Lennon
State Normal School
Joshus Kendall
Macant
Colburn
Kendall
Bridgewater Normal School
Harvard College
Notary and two brokers Arrested in Land Warrant Forging Ring
Selden Brainard Wall Strovt broker and Jo seph C. Lawrence notary public were arrested on charges of forging land warrants. Their operations allegedly amount to about five hundred thousand dollars.
Curious Calf Weighs 900 Pounds At May Day Birth
Joel Hewes reports a remarkable calf born on May 1 weighing 900 pounds. At six weeks it weighed 200 pounds, by five months 540 pounds. The animal is half Gareford and half Durham, showcasing a rare breed mix.
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Joel Hewes
Ma Ham
Wba
Gareford
Durham
Baltimore American Proprietor Thomas Murphy Dies at 80
Thomas Murphy longtime Baltimore American partner dies in Baltimore on the fifteenth of the month in his eighty first year. In Belvider New Jersey the trial of Rev Jacob Harden for poisoning his wife ends with a guilty verdict. Harden is sentenced to hang on June 28.
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Thomas Murphy
Baltimore American
Baltimore
Jacob Harden
Belvider
N. J
Harden
Wreck of the Aui gatian Yields Gruesome Remains
A Halifax diver returning from Cape Sable reports entering the interior of the steamer wreck and finding nearly twenty bodies entangled in the wreck and nearby pullies. The corpses show varying dismemberment and some were still dressed or in the act of dressing when death came.
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Halifax
Cape Sable
Missing Woman Case Sparks Citywide Interest
A report flags a missing girl linked to a Jersey City case who appeared in Louisville and telegraphed a New York visit. The New York Express notes public fascination with her described appearance and behavior. A second missing girl linked to the Jersey City victim is located and admitted to Beloras Hospital.
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Abe
Louisville
New York
New York Express
Churais
Rengareas
Jersey City
Nick
Shpibennet
Ayed
Belleras Hospital
Drowned Woman's Body Found in Jersey City Harbor
A body of a drowned woman was recovered from the harbor near Jersey City after days of investigation. Police sought to identify the deceased as friends and relatives came forward with possible connections, while the inquiry continued to determine the person’s identity and the circumstances.
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Jersey City
Destructive Fire Ravages Nebraska City Business District
In Nebraska City a major blaze on Saturday afternoon destroyed most of the business section including the post office and government land office. Forty two firms suffered losses along with Nuckett's hotel and extensive mail matter. Losses total about 125000 with 70000 insured, carried by Hartford and St. Louis companies.
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Negeasca City
S. Louis
Nebraska City
Post Office
Government Land’ Office
Nuckett
Los
Hartford
Steamboat Silver Star Burned With Losses at Mine Site
A damaged report states the steamboat Silver Star was burned on Saturday at the Car Jew coal mines near Evanaville en route to Paducah from Louisville. Five tires were lost and the boat plus cargo were a total loss. No arrests reported as investigations continue.
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Steinbolt “Buexr
Louisville
Silver Star
Great Southern and Western Railroad Enters Vast Operations
The Boston Traveler lauds a new railroad line running from Baltimore to Wheeling. It notes over 822 miles of main line with branches, employing more than 4000 engines and about 5000 men. The route features 14 tunnels including a nearly mile long one and multiple long stone iron or brick bridges. The ascent reaches 2620 feet, offering grand scenery and suggesting it as a premier U.S. railroad engineering marvel.
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Tay
Batpinankee Gaoe
Westerd
Uditing
United States
Baltimore
Wheeling
Atléiti
Amother
Myr
Burk Williams Leads Slave Cargoes for Cuba from Congo
Report from Key West states fourteen American vessels awaited cargoes off the African coast as the burk Williams sailed eight days earlier with seven hundred fifty enslaved aboard. Two Spanish armed steamers waited on the Congo river for cargoes of fifteen hundred enslaved for Cuba.
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Tox Stave
Txape Brisx
Key West Key
Gulf States
Congo River
Cubac
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