Railroads and wages toward safer switchwork discussed
A correspondent in New York laments unsafe railroad switch work and argues for higher pay for qualified switch-tenders. He compares costs of incompetent staff to well paid workers and cites the New Haven line accident as evidence, noting broader financial abuses in banks and insurers.
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Phenix
New York
Ool
Adame & Co
New Orleans
Misssanpi Valley
New Haven
New Rochelle
Hwn
Sterling Exchange
England
Southampton
Bremen
Muir
Messre
Garner
Warren, Moran & Co
Jacob Little
Well Street
Thompson & Co
Cheseboro, Stearns & Co
Oswal
Court of Probate Monthly Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Court of Probate will be held Monday afternoon at 9 o clock.
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Court of Probate
Winter Storm and Changeable Week Reported
A storm Sunday night brought a cold start to the week with strong northeast winds. Monday remained unsettled as the system moved east with gusty winds and rain then gave way to cloudiness and warmth by Sunday morning, bringing a pleasant end to the period.
Providence Marine Artillery Visit In Uniform
The Providence Marine Artillery led by Col Balch visited the town on Wednesday. On Thursday they fired on the common with four brass cannon and four cassavuns, about forty officers and privates, dressed in new uniforms, and then left for Providence around half past two Thursday afternoon.
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Providence Marine Artillery
Balch
Providence
Arrival of Ponte the Frederick dog in Milwaukee
The Frederick Examiner notes the arrival of Ponte a favorite dog from Frederick to Milwaukee via Adan Co Express. Ponte traveled with a cousin accompanying its journey and is welcomed in Milwaukee after a few weeks.
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Frederick Ue - Examiner
Milwaukes
Ponte
Frederick
Adan & Co
Temperance law gains support in Maine hotels and mills
Travelers note the Maine temperance law reduces rowdy behavior and boosts respectable visitors, while tavernkeepers report higher profits. Gardner saw Sunday mill work continue despite Sabbath norms, a practice locals deem traditional yet questioned by outsiders.
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Maine
Gardner
Burglary Report Dulles Thames Street Store Robbery
A late Thursday night burglary on Thames Street saw Mr F G Babconk’s shop robbed of boots and goods after a thief pried open the South door. A passerby spotted a man with a lantern inside at 11 PM, but assumed he worked there. Nearby, Mr Samuel Sparks’s barn was also robbed recently of online items.
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F. G. Babconk
Thames Street
Samuel Sparks
Postmaster Calls Attention to 1851 Postage Penalty
The Postmaster directs public notice to the 4th section of the 1851 act concerning pre payment with used stamps. It states a penalty of fifty dollars for each offense, recoverable for the United States in a court of competent jurisdiction.
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Thie Place
United States
Thanks to Daniel Brookings and Gardner Hotel Host
We express appreciation for Daniel Brookings Esq of Pitetun Maine for his politeness and assistance during a recent business visit. We also commend Mr. Carr, host of the Gardner Hotel in Gardner, and recommend his establishment to readers visiting the city.
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Daniel Brookings
Pitetun
Alsc
Mr. Carr
Gardner Hotel
Cay
Gardner
Petition on Bristol secession from Warren revisited
The General Assembly again faces a petition to detach a Bristol portion to Warren. Repeated refusals show the request aims at local speculation, not town needs. Despite three prior rejections, petitioners persist, risking unnecessary town expense while authorities stand firm.
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General Assembly
Bristol
Warren
Fair at Armory Hall for King Philip Engine Co
A notice notes a fair to be held at Armory Hall on Wednesday next to benefit King Philip Engine Company No 4. Citizens are urged to attend and support the event with generous purchases.
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Armory Hall
King Philip Engine Company
Coal bed found to Montgomery line claim
Moore County discoveries reported by the Fayetteville Observer support Prof Johnsons two year old forecast that the nation from the Montgomy line is a coal bed. Albany stove production reached over one hundred thousand last year and is expected to surpass that figure this year.
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Moore County
Fayetteville
N. C
Johnson
Montgomery Line
Albany
Murder convictee spared death in New York
Michael Mulvey, convicted of murder by shooting Charles Beekman with a pistol in an oyster saloon, had death pronounced as life imprisonment. The transcript notes the expected winter wheat crop could exceed 1,000,000 bushels, while Officer Babbitt arrested David W. Thompson in Norton on suspicion of theft. Thompson is jailed, carrying clothes, dry goods, caps, jewelry worth several hundred dollars identified by owners. Taunton Geachier
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New York
Michael Mulvey
Charles Beekman
Lance Havier Stoven Paoferry
Babbitt
David W.thompson
Norton
Thompson
Taunton
Rhode Island General Assembly October Session Highlights
The Rhode Island General Assembly met October 27 to 30 with daily sessions in Providence. Bills considered include labor limits for factories and minors, suspension of drinking houses, and incorporation measures for the Rhode Island and Mediterranean Iron Works, the Savings Bank of Tiverton, plus resolutions on book binding and hospital endowments. The Senate and House adjourned variably with reports and referrals to committees.
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Tvrspa
Mounino
Ann
Secretary of State
Mons. Vattomare
International Exchange
Supreme Coan
Newport County
New Goal and Press
Howse
Alfred Boeworth
Mann
City of
Providence
Veegele
Committee On the Judiciary
Tristam Borges
J. B. G. Fauve Goorand
Rhode Island and, Mediterranean Iron Works and Steamship Navigation Company
Buffam
Rhode Island and Massachusette
Monanina
House
Buffum
Supreme Court
Savings Bank of
Collision at Williams Bridge Claims Several Lives and Injuries
A New York rail collision near Williams Bridge between a passenger train and a freight train caused multiple injuries and at least two deaths. Witnesses described engines jammed, a tender overturn, and cars split open as passengers and crew escaped through the wreckage.
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New Haven
James W Sidley
New York
Harles Jsenning
Harrington
Adama & Co
Expresa
Mr. Harington
Charley
Patrick Higginson
Orange Street
Ridge Street
New York Journal of Commerce
Williams Bridge
Williams's Bridge
Port Chester
Ion
Killeg
Fatal Raivavan Accident near Albany Train Wreck
The 10 oclock Albany to this city train derailed after the switch was turned the wrong way. Engineer Joseph Bellville and fireman were injured. Superintendent Samuel Fairbanks was killed instantly. No passengers were hurt though frightened. the 7 am train carried remaining passengers back home after the crash.
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Albany
Ginties
Joseph Bellville
Samuel Fairbanks
N. Y
Fight in Piusfield Sparks Catholic Church Split
Springfield Republican reports a Saturday afternoon clash in Piusfield between Mr Cavanagh brother of the town's Catholic priest and Mr James McGowan. The dispute over priestly leadership led to Cavanagh attacking McGowan with a rawhide and fists, then drawing and firing a pistol without wounding anyone. Cavanagh was arrested.
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Pittsriguo
Springfield Republican
Piusfield
Cavanagh
James McGowan
McGowan
Magnificent eagle shot by Tolman at Mitton Lower Mill
A grand eagle, seven feet from tip to tip, was shot yesterday by Mr Tolman of Mitton Lower Mill. The bird’s great weight required two men to carry it home.
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Eade Suot
Tolman
Mitton Lower Milla
Death of Richard Wakely in Springfield after stabbing
The Springfield stabbing case ends with the death of Richard Wakely from wounds inflicted by his son. The son remains jailed on murder charges as reports describe the incident and alleged lack of remorse. The Springfield Post notes the brutality of the act and the father’s slow decline before death.
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Ma. Waxely
Richard Wakely
Springfield
Springfield Post
Oun
Bost
Fragmentary 19th Century Letter From Lyons Democrats
An authentic letter received in New York recounts a scene where Lyons and Savne were celebrated by Democrats. The message hints at a tense reception and political fervor among local party members during a period of enthusiasm.
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Democrats
Lyons
Savne
Burwaze Report On Missing Steamship After Gale
The intervor of the Propeller Henry ChY reached Burwaze reporting she capsized at midnight and all crew and passengers are lost. Nothing heard of the Empire from Dunkirk via Detroit voyage. authorities fear the worst after the gale on Thursday night.
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Burwaze
Henry Chy
Callard
Empire
Dunkirk
Detroit
Collision near Cape Ann involves steamship William Penn and Belle Jale
The steamship William Penn capt Weldon collided with the whaling schooner Belle Jale capt Peleg Nye off Cape Ann, 6 miles south by west, at about 1 o'clock Saturday night. Belle Jale sank quickly, four crew saved by fore chain of Penn, remaining twenty lost including Capt Nye and mates. four bodies recovered, two natives of Sandwich Island among the dead. Penn rescued crew, landed at Falmouth, then continued to Philadelphia.
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Merchants’ Exchange
Cape Aun
Wm. Penn
Weldon
Rom Breton
Philadelphia
Schoomer Belle Jale
Peleg Nye
Provincetown
Nye
Allen
Smith
Bagh
Ha Helm
George Patten
Boston
Benj. BK. Sherif
East Cambridge
Falmouth
Belle Isle
Boston Journal
Arrival of The Steamspipe Batteen Jonathan
The steamship Brother Jonathan arrived in New York on October 28 bringing 10 passengers. Off Egg Harbor on Monday night it collided with the schooner Charles Benue from New York to Wilmington, sank her after she listed. The steamer took the captain and crew to port. Charles Benue carried a cargo of dry goods valued at $25,000 and suffered significant damage.
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Annival
Jonathan
New York
Oel
Egg Harbor
Charles Benue
Wilmington
Portland fireman's father sues railroad for twenty thousand
Mr Clement Penne of Portland, father of the fireman killed on the Portsmouth Saco and Portland Railroad, sues the company for damages in cureing the death of his son. The suit claims the accident was the result of a blunder by the superintendent who sent forward a train after a bridge was taken up.
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Clement Penne
Portland
Portsmouth
Saco
Sridge
Dullare
Beston Courier
New Line of Steamers Contemplated for Mobile and Chagres
The article notes a plan to establish a steamship line between this port Mobile and Chagres. If started it will connect with the Brother Jonathan route and make monthly trips, using steamers now on the stacks to begin operations.
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Mobile
Chagres
Operaton
Jonathan
British and Reich Consuls Meet Haitian Emperor at Gonaives
Reports from Port au Prince say on September 26 British and Reich consuls rushed to Gonaives to press Emperor to make peace with the Dominicans. They arrived with two British war steamers and a French brig, giving the ruler forty eight hours to decide. The aim was a quiet settlement.
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Port Au Prince
Qet
Gonaives
Prince Bubo
Wae
Canary Bird Calls From a Mouse in a Baltimore Home
A Baltimore family heard canary-like singing at their Monumentality home but found no bird. The second night a mysterious melody led to a mouse hidden in a corner of the bedroom. The creature sat in a cage and whistled, its note resembling a canary but quieter.
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Baltimore Patriok
Massacre Report Sways Colonia Amid Turmoil in Ori ental Campaign
A grim account from the Journal du Havre relays a French portrait photographer in Colonia amid a Colonia massacre tied to Moreno and Oribe forces. The narrative cites mass killings of men and children, a French resident slain, and a mutilated shore scene as Union and colonial strife unfolds in the Oriental theater.
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Saura America
Honorare Crorrty
Journal du Havre
Audoire
Garrion
Moreno
Urquita
Gartun
Oriental
Wiese
Oribe
Napoleon Neves
Colosia
Morena
Coloninhe
N. Y. Tribune
New York City Officials Decide on Bail Policy Changes
City authorities in New York consider adjustments to bail procedures amid ongoing discussions. The policy review aims to address pretrial practices and reduce jail populations while ensuring public safety.
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Charles Walliams
New York, Providence and Boston Railroad Company
R. Porter
Exeter
Mons. Vattemare
Browne
Cuarey
South Kingstown
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Hopkinton
Stillman Welch
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