Recoil of India and Christian Influence Varies
The article discusses the possible consequences of the rebellion in India, the British Empire’s position, and the role of Christian missions in maintaining government policy. It notes that in places where missionaries have influence, revolts are less likely and argues that Christianity fosters good subjects and rulers. It also reports on Captain Leety of the brig A G Washburn being jailed in Port-au-Prince and later released after a trial and fine, plus local industrial and public relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perliag
John Bull
India
England
Peure
Creigris
Pip
Pleasant affair in Providence with New York regiment salute
A pleasant event occurred in Providence on a Monday when the Seventh Regiment of New York Nation Salute and Marine Corps officers from Acuillery participated. Charles Lincoln introduced the New York Committee from Providence Marine Artillery member who was badly injured during a salute. A purse of about 7400 was raised by several companies of the regiment. A dinner/dance followed at the City Hotel in honor of the New York Committees with Gov. Dyer and Major spaman among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Gcom
New Nak National Suarde
Marine Corps of Acuillery
Lhe
New York
Charles Lincoln
Providence Marine Artillery
New York Regiment
Panor
Dyers
Spaman
Rimanang
Mauran
Col. Brown
Unclear OCR Text on Appointments and Dates
Fragmentary OCR notes reference appointment mentions and dates around late November and Thanksgiving. Names and places are garbled, with scattered states and terms like New York Pennsylvania Maryland Michigan and Rhode Island appearing amidst misread words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elesen
New York
Iiseestirs
Pennsylvania
Rhode
Alaod
Maryland
Michigan
Noy
Vagrants Seen in Town Prompt Parental City Support
The letter notes many destitute wandering strangers in town and urges local authorities to prevent an overrun. It laments lack of work and calls for each town to care for its own poor, urging vigilence against idle beggars in the streets.
Condemned Brig Washburn Sold at Port au Prince
The brig Washburn later of this district was condemned and sold at Port au Prince on the twenty seventh day of September for 27009 Haitian dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Port Au Prince
Institute lecture schedule at Normal School and church
An institute of teaching exercises and lectures will be held at the Normal School in Regins during the day and at the old Methodist Church on High Street in the evening starting Monday. Rev T H Wait of Westerly opens with a lecture, followed by sessions each night featuring Brown University professors and other notable speakers. Public access is stated for all meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger
New York
Regins
Old Methodist
High Street
Apringes
A. J
R. M
T. H. Wait
Weserly
R. P. Doug
Brown University
J.B. Anoxt
B. Sears
D. D
Norgal Hall
I. F. Caov
Warren
N. B. Coox
G. A. Withany
Warwick
J. R. Bargoers
Dn CO. W. Parsons
Providence
Messrs. Cot. Burn and Grophy
Noraitl School
Town Sends 29 243 Bushels of Carrots in Four Weeks
Within four weeks the town shipped 29 243 bushels of carrots to various destinations. A large portion of the crop remains in the ground.
Disturbances During Unrest Across Northern Cities
Reports describe boisterous rallies in New York where German and Irish crowds threatened City Hall over relief. Speeches urged massive public works funding and universal labor pay. Philadelphia saw inflammatory talks with no major disturbances. Newark documented a street workers siege for jobs, police restored order as discussions of liquor tax and hard times drew comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
City of
Que Madan Ruck
Philadelphia
Newark
N. J
Tenant Ejection Attempt Ends in Tragedy
Thomas Pinkerton allegedly tried to force a tenant out by stuffing a chimney with hay and igniting it on Sunday night. Bridget McIntyre died Saturday afternoon from smoke effects. Pinkerton was arrested after a mob gathered but authorities intervened and he is held to answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Pinkerton
Chauge
Soir Falls
Gite
Bridget McIntyre
Pinkerton
Providence Journal
Financial recovery signs across states as money market eases
The periodical reports buoyant earnings and improving confidence across major cities. News from New York Illinois Wisconsin Missouri and New Orleans notes easier money markets, prompt payments, abundant produce, and banks liberal with discounts on good commercial paper. धन
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
New York Journal of Commerce
Philadelphia Pennsylvanian
Illinois
Dows
Wisconsin
Missouri
Baltimore Patriot
New Orleans
Cincinnati Gazette
Indiana
Resident urges sidewalks be curb improvements not funded by taxes
A letter argues against reallocating funds from sidewalk flagging to curbing. It cites residents already paying to curb and maintain dry walks, notes town intent favored flagging, warns delaying work will worsen winter travel on Hope street slopes and damaged sidewalks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borrop
Hope Street
Report of U S Troop Attack by Teetown Indians near Missouri River
St Pauls Times correspondent from Payutgac on the 26th alt reports that 500 United States troops, thought to be part of the Utah expedition, were attacked and killed by a large party of Teetown Indians near the Missouri River. Williamson cites belief in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Mr. Williamson
St. Paul's
Meeting of mechanics and laborers in Trenton urges work to avert starvation
A large gathering of mechanics and laboring men in Trenton voices strong demand to city authorities to act immediately to spare two to three thousand from starvation. Speeches and resolutions are paired with banners calling for work, not alms, to feed families, and promoting peace and goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Hackman Convicted For Assault On Captain Stone
A hackman was found guilty in the Court of Sessions on Saturday for striking Captain Stone of the steamboat Plymouth Rock and kicking him. Judge Russell fined the assailant six cents. The same judge recently sentenced a man to forty years in State Prison for stealing a few pennies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tas
Governine Crassus
Hackman
Court of Sessions
Strick
Stone
Plymouth Rock
Russell
Genta Bey
N. Y
Two Texas Bullock Horns Figure In Louisville Journal
The Louisville Journal notes a pair of bullock horns measured at six feet eight inches from tip to tip, reportedly taken from a Texas taiget bullock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Journal
Texas
Mormon Threats and Ambition Documented in 19th Century Clip
The piece argues Mormon leaders aim to expand influence beyond Utah, plan colonies across distant regions, and seek friendly ties with Native tribes to secure new dominions. It cautions against provoking confrontation with the United States while pursuing strategic, long term goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington cc
New York
Brigham Young
Weatera
North American
United States
Ligne
Basket Theft Sparks Humorous Domestic Drama
A man leaves his basket outside a store and pursues a thief who is seen carrying it up the street. He follows into the thiefs home where the man invites him in and his hungry children rush the basket consuming the raw food in a scene of comic hunger.
Outrage at Caroline Street Houses in Boutigues Mo
A gang attacked Alexander Johnson’s sailor boarding house on Caroline Street, stealing valuables and wrecking furniture with a five hundred dollar loss. On Friday evening Thomas Pierce was killed by a gunman firing through a door. Mrs Margaret Wehing was wounded when three men shot at her husband near Bond and Shakespeare streets. No arrests have been made.
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Iggror
Boutigues
Baltimore
Alexander Johnson
Caroline Street
Thomas Pierce
Catharine Shriver
Avho
Margaret Wehing
Bond and
Shakspeare
Business prospects in city by early 1898
A local businessman of noted sagacity, a manufacturer in this city, states firm belief that commerce will be brisk and thriving by the first of January 1898. He emphasizes continued growth and momentum for the year ahead.
Treasure Trove in Searsport Field Unearths Gold Coins
Capt Carver of Searsport plowing uncovers an iron pot with gold and silver coins totaling $900. A parchment fragment with an inscription was found but illegible. Many coins remained bright, suggesting recent minting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Free Press
Carver
Searsport
Syrup from Sorghum Grown by Mr. Clark in Ohio
A Cincinnati Enquirer note reports Mr. Clark of Locust Corners Clermont county Ohio produced syrup from sorghum on about twelve acres. From two acres he yielded seven hundred gallons and about forty barrels. One gallon of juice weighed nine pounds yielding two pounds of syrup.
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Clark
Locust Corners
Clermont County
Ohio
Cincinnati Enquirer
Slave Girl Betty Decides Freedom or Return in Massachusetts
Boston hearing on a habeas corpus case involving Hetty a slave owned by Lewis Sweet Risq of Tennessee ended with Chief Justice Shaw allowing Betty to choose her liberty. Betty may stay in Massachusetts or return to Tennessee with her master Mr Sweet.
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Cass
Boston
Hetty
Lewis Sweet
Tennessee
Shaw
Betty
Mr. Sweet
Lawrence
Mass
Massachusetts
The New Emigrations Trade Girls to the West
The Cooper Union Buildings hosted an emigration event for trade girls heading west amid anxiety and poverty fears. Society officials seek strict references and aim to place the best applicants, noting many have never lived away from home and lack housing experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cooper
Suich
N. Y
Four Boxes Govern The World In Ancient Civic Roles
A compact meditation on four symbolic boxes—the cart ridge box the ballot box the jury box and the band box—each shaping power and public life through transportation law elections justice and culture.
Walker Sailed for Nicaragua in Fillibustering Expedition
From New Orleans Nov 1 Walker left for Nicaragua aboard the steamer Fashion under Capt. Caughlin with arms and provisions. He appeared in District Court this morning on bail and plans to join the expedition bound for Bucaramanga, while the U.S. steamer Filion is reported active on the Mississippi.
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Walker
Nicaragua
New Oxisans
Sind
Fashion
Caughlin
Gowa
Pia Sippi
Labor, Capital, and Employment in the Journal Note
The New York Journal of Commerce argues that a drop in labor costs could revive capital investment and industrial employment. It suggests that if labor accepts lower wages during the current shortage, manufacturers would pursue projects like unfinished buildings, placing money back into circulation and aiding the working class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal of Commerce
Ihinga
Newspaper Repression and Union Activity Across Cities
The large Chicago dailies have reduced sheet sizes due to dull ads. In Davenport weekly gains, while Milwaukee papers merge the American with Jewish press. Buffalo publishers cut compositor wages as unions circulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iowa
Milwaukie
Buffalo
Ship Howanji Destroyed by Lightning Off Sable Island
The Howanji, Capt Balch, sailing from Boston to Liverpool with cotton hemp and tar, was struck by lightning on November 3 at 8 A M in latitude 49 50 N longitude 61 49 W about 100 miles from Sable Island. The cargo ship caught fire and was totally consumed. The captain and crew were rescued at 10 P.M. the same night by the Gutenburg, Capt Myers, and brought to New York.
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New York
Balch
Boston
Liverspool
Sable Jalind
Gutenburg
Myers
Central American affairs prompt cautious Washington view
The Washington correspondence of the New York Journal of Commerce notes Costa Rica’s stance toward Nicaragua was expected in Washington and the outcome uncertain. It calls this the start of another war among Central American petty states and finds no evidence favoring early recognition of the Nicaraguan government or reopening transit under U S guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York Journal of Commerce
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Central America
United States
Yankees Take Wood Train Jobs At Half Dollar Rate
At the Asylum street railroad depot officers cut wood train pay by 20 percent and offered 50 cents daily to laborers. Irish workers hesitated while Yankees accepted half a dollar to avoid idleness. The next day the wood train was staffed mainly by Americans ready to work for 50 cents.
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Asylum Street
Hartford Times
Bodies float near Cape Hatteras with gold dust belt
A body was found on an Atlantic beach just north of Cape Hatteras with a belt holding gold dust. Authorities believe it may be one of the passengers from the Alfred Comeal America. Additional bodies have been sighted nearby.
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Wasi
Atlantic
Cape Hatteras
Alfred Comeal America
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Capi
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U.S
Cyane
Hayti
Leet
Haytien
Atie
Capt
Bristol Stesin Nii
Stoc
Bristol
Bristol Fire Arm Co
Burnside Hag
Secretary of War
Haltie
Liverpool
John Norris, Jr
Alsbert Bennett
Lanuel Norris
Atu‘dents
D. Kimball & Co
Thaman
BR. Hazard
Rhode Pines
Gogstjrytiqn
Promac R. Hazard
Supreme Court
Robert H. Iveson
Charles T. Hagard
Broome County
Mo Jegui Orce
Fury
Gardiner
Chas. Blake
Paril
Argus
New York Post Office
Jersey City
Maine
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