Lilly Arden's Choice After Grandfather's Death
Lilly faces a turning point as Mr. Arden asks her to marry him, while her grandfather Mr. Alleyne lies near death. Despite initial resistance, Lilly agrees to wed. the ceremony occurs at Weston church before the couple sails for Europe with hope and family blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilly
Agape
Mr. Ian
Alleyn
Christy
Mr. Arden
Gsufa
Sally
Weestwa
Lily
Mr. Ardan
Lally
Weaton
Qukland
Mr. Aheyne
Louistepa
Mr. Ihen
Sudh
Jeinslee
Ayett
Arden
Waarm
Mr. Alleyne
Mr. Arden Gosh
MeAlyce
Weston
Eurgpe
Italy
Maylie
Annalee
A Hundred Years Ago in Nations and Leaders
A historical meditation recalls a century past when monarchies dominated much of Europe and colonial powers ruled parts of North America, with Louis XV and the Bailli reigning in France, while the United States counted five million people. It notes Napoleon’s rise and the then-limited reach of railways, telegraphs, and cotton mills, and mentions Washington’s death and Jefferson, Clay, Webster, and Calhoun as unknown names then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Colonida
Great Britain
Quebec Pitebore
New Orleans
Baaille
Louis XV
Map
Napoleon
Ohio
Oregon
Washington
Jefferson
Clay
Webster
Calhoun
Sail ship Challenge described as one of finest watercraft
The fragment describes the ship Challenge built in 1980 with ads promising it will be launched Thursday afternoon from Wis Hi Webb's yard at the foot of Sixth Street. It claims the vessel is designed to be the quay ship in the world and praises its live oak frame and diagonal straps as top class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
Webb
Scrimmage setup stirs for San Francisco freight challenge
Robert I. Sammon leads the group arranging a large freight challenge for San Francisco. The dialogue notes a scramble and contest, with Cosio coordinating the scrimmage against a rival.
World’s Fair in London to inspire global progress
The Bristol Phenix notes the 1851 World's Fair in London as a historic gathering of nations for mutual advancement in arts, science, and Christian fellowship. It envisions peaceful international exchange, increased knowledge, and stronger brotherhood as representatives from around the world showcase civilization’s achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lundon
Xerxes
Alexander
Napoleon
Earth
Gotham
Yankeedom
Atlantic
Glass Palace
Providence Storebreakers Strike Again in Local Burglary
A gang known for depredations in Providence and across the state entered John B Douglass’s store, blew the safe, stealing 125 dollars and five dollars in cents. F G Babcock’s shop was looted of oranges with no cash taken. Two suspects were arrested. one released, the other to be examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loox
Srogkangagers
Providence
John
Douglass
Cenia
Jenny Linp. in New York Farewell Concerto
The noted singer Jenny Linp. gives a farewell concerto in New York before her departure for Europe. Those who have not heard the charmer should seize the chance as she may not be heard again in Ohio or elsewhere for years. The concert is described as worth twice the travel cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny Linp
New York
Europe
Ahio
Jenny
Disturbing Abuse Of Bristol-Bound Boys Called Out
A letter complains that visiting boys are insulted and even injured by older local youths. The writer urges kindness and restraint and notes a recent incident where an eight year old relative was kicked by a fourteen or fifteen year old. The piece ends with a call for better behavior and a push to improve handwriting at Burgess's Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Wwe
Steamship race to Chagres prompts fares and bets
The New York correspondence reports fierce competition among California and isthmus steamers. Passages to Chagres decrease to $5 steerage and $10 state rooms while eight day trips become common. Freight and passenger flow shifts expose risky auctions and rising rents amid city news and court cases on malpractice and brutality.
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Pheax
New York
Mayiss
U. S
Ohio
California
New Orleans
Ghagres
Chagres
Panama
San Francisco
Adams & Co
Jonathan
Wall Street
Peter Funk
Peter Funks
Bradford Durfee Steamer Resumes Fall River Run
The fine steamer Bradford Durfee under Capt. Bor den has completed repairs and repainting and resumes trips between Fall River Bristol and Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford Durfee
Borden
Fall River Bristol
Providence
New Methodist Church to be Dedicated in Providence
The Methodist Episcopal Church on Mat thewson street Providence will be dedicated next Wednesday the 26th. Rev. David Patten will deliver the sermon at the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Methodist Episcopal Church
Mat Theweon Street
Providence
David Patten
Nine Prominent Cuban Citizens Arrested in Port Principe
A May 4 letter from Port Principe Cuba reports nine eminent and wealthy residents were seized before dawn and transported to Havana and the Moro dungeons. The event, described in the New York Sum, notes tight guards and immediate imprisonment.
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Port Principe
Cuba
New York
Havans
Four Days From Europe Aboard The Franklin And Other News
The Franklin sailed from Havre on the 6th and from Cowes on the 7th, delivering London mails to Southampton. Reports detail the Africa reaching Liverpool in ten days while the U.S. steamer Washington browsed Cowes for Bremen. Parliament discusses income tax, Crystal Palace crowds, and counts on exhibitions while Portugal Spain and France face political tremors and revolts with Saldanha in Portugal favored.
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Europe
Vance
Franklin
Havre
Cowes
England
London
Southampton
Africa
Liverpool
U.S
Washington
Bremen
Paria
Cuburbe
Lyme
France
Galignant
May Sid
Party of Order
Portugal
Sarees
Lisbon
Oporto
Paris
Madrid
Oporia
Cardero
Saldanah
Oporta
Coimbra
Thumar
Vigo
Montrose
Tercia
Saldanhe
Saldanha
Boy swept over Niagara Falls in fatal accident
A two year old named James McGrath fell from a board at Street's factory on the Canada side and disappeared into the river after his elder brother jumped away. The father saw the incident, attempted rescue, but the child was carried over the falls and drowned. The tragedy caused great consternation across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmen Even Nircana Fallis
James McGrath
Street
Canada Aide
Niagara Folle
Fifteen Days Later From California News
News summary from the Pacific coast reports delays and advices from San Francisco and Sacramento, mentions a wealth assignment by Col. J. M. Stevenson, and notes high interest payments and widespread mining reports. Also includes accounts of lynch law in Missouri and Nevada with multiple hangings and public violence.
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California
Chagras
Havesal
New York
Sam Francises
Col. J. M. Stevenson
San Francisco
Pacific
United States
Canaria
Portland
Oregon
First
Rste Anthracite Co
Puget’s Sound
Benicia
Cholera Fear Amid Jamaica News and Tax Proposals
Reports from Jamaica on the cholera outbreak provoke widespread fear in several settlements. Legislation imposes an 8 duty of 2s 6d per ton on vessels entering island ports until October, then reduces to 28 per ton, awaiting governor’s assent. Also a tobacco duty cut to one penny per pound. An 161th mat assembly proposes loans of £200,000 for the island and £350,000 in Great Britain to reduce the island debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
Cavendish
Great Britain
Boston
Sunday Liquor Traffic Crackdown in New York City
Meyer Kingsland directs New York Chief of Police to enforce the liquor law banning sale of spirituous liquors on Sundays, aiming for strict compliance.
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New York
Meyer Kingsland
Norfolk inventors apply for new printing press patent
Hathaway and Scrippel of Norfolk Virginia seek patent for a printing press with an average speed of 1000 sheets per hour requiring two operators. A single operator could run at 500 sheets per hour. The device is expected to qualify for a premium offered by Mr Brace of New York.
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Messie
Hathaway and Scrippel
Norfolk
Brace
New York
Drunken quarrel ends in murder near Lyme house
The New London Chronicle reports that on Saturday night Cornclive Banty was shot and killed near Lyme, about one mile east, at the murderer's house. The killer Richard Maynard and Banty had been carousing, and the tragedy followed a drunken quarrel.
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Murper
New London Chronicle
Cornclive Banty
Richard Maynard
Lyme
Starch Production At Genego Surpasses Distillery Output
Weekly 40 thousand pounds of high grade starch are produced at Genego aiding laundry and soap industries. The operation yields about 120 thousand dollars annually while using 122 thousand bushels of corn each week. The starch plant is presented as a more favorable use of resources than distillery production.
Webster Relinquishes Fee over Methodist Trial Interference
The Boston Journal states Webster will not argue the Methodist case in New York due to conflicts with his public duties. He has given up the large fee to avoid hindering his obligations at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma. Weaster
Webster
New York
Boston Journal
CholeraDeaths and Rising River Halt River Channel Traffic
Two deaths by cholera were reported last Thursday among passengers from New Orleans. The river channel still rises with five feet of water observed, while business remains brisk for the season.
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Cuonnea
Pitteaunon
Pittebargs
New Orleans
Chanpel
Sige Receives Punishment for Theft in Savannah Meeting
From a Savannah gathering a gentleman reports Sige got a thirty nine atripee fine for taking from Mr. James Power. He faced a powder reward last Saturday but declined to reveal Mr. Potter's involvement. The case centers on reaping away from Power and implied protections offered if he testified.
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Tromas
Savannah
Sige
James Power
Potter
Boston Commonwealth
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Fourth
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Ann W. Gowan
Willis
Wil
House of Commons
John Russell
Hume
Crystal Palace
Sao
Metropolitan Commission
Royal Commission Executive
Earl of Bantry
Abbot Lawrence
Chas. B. Haddock
Joshua R. Sands
L. B. Avery
Jno. S. Duer
Geo. H. Preble
St. Lawrence
Baemex
United Sisted
Thve
Baltimore
Galveston
Philadelphia
Dave
Spain
Catalonia
Tuarang
Andrew Lee
St. Genevieve
Missouri
Brown's
Weber Creek
Charles A. Baker
Scott
Baker
Kigler
Allen
Maller
Nevada City
Napper
Fremont
James
Staggers
Calferere
Circle Creek
Iremont
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