Grant to Shape Reconstruction Policy as Nation Remains Tense
A vivid editorial view predicts Congress will act to solidify Reconstruction after the 1868 election. It argues Grant’s victory shifts policy toward peace, protection for both races, and curb for Ku Klux activity, urging swift, decisive measures to restore order in the postwar South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Buder
Johnson
Pilgrim's Progress
General Grant
New York
Grant
Union
South
Ku Kluxes
Arta
New England
North
Renominated Taunton Mayor and Miscellaneous Notes
A broad blend of items notes Sternex H. Ropes seeking reelection as Taunton mayor. Cincinnati population mentions and varied tidbits include markets in Boston and Albany, a Mississippi Colored Citizens' Magazine, and local curiosities. Reports on ships, railways, earthquakes, and political notes accompany crime, finance, and industry updates from scattered locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
George Alfred Townsend
G. BO
Sternex H. Ropes
Taunton
Coronko
Mississippi
Vincennes
London
Baturays
San Francisco
Saloon keeper in Schenectady traps rats to scare patron
A Schenectady saloon keeper has trained rats to run across the floor to wake a patron who had fallen asleep after drinking. The sleeper is startled, believes he has the tremens, and leaves the establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraxus
Schenectady
Sitter
Discovery Of Stellar Motion By Spectroscope
The article explains how spectroscopic methods detect whether stars move toward or away from Earth. It notes two findings by Huggins: stellar motion is often too slow to measure except for Sirius, which is approaching at about thirty miles per second. The discovery promises new, insightful star observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aprroacnina
Recepixe Srans
Mn Uuggins
Fr. R. S
Huggins
Earth
Riverside Magazine December issue preview and promotions
The Riverside Magazine for December presents Li Farge’s frontispiece on the VWise Men of the fast, Christmas pieces including The Vision of John the Watchman, and verses. Serials Two Lives in One Hunter and Tom end to yield space for new novelties by Hans Anderson with The Court Cards and anecdotes. Publishers offer Stephens art The Quack Doctor with full subscription price of $2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunistnas
Riverside
Li Farge
Vwise
John the Watchman
M. L. Stonm
Hunter
Tom
Stephens
the Quack Doctor
Hard and
Houghton
Lopistana gractutations rise post Grants election
The phrase indicates increased demand for Lopistana gractutations following Grant's election, suggesting political or social momentum. The snippet points to a broader discourse or market reaction tied to the electoral outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Salt Fish Preparation and Moral Maxims
A fragment discusses proper salt fish handling noting salt should not pool on skin when mackerel is pan fried with flesh side down. It blends culinary instruction with aphorisms about kindness, friendship, and self control, ending with a caution about resisting temptation.
Day Observed for Thanksgiving in Town
The day set apart for Thanksgiving by the President and the state governor was observed with morning services in all Protestant churches. Businesses closed and streets were quiet due to bad weather. Many workers stayed with relatives, and the annual football game on State Street was postponed because of rain and mud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
State Street
Liquor Seizure and Arrest In Thames Street Area
Sheriff Pearse and night officers raided the Thames Street rear dwelling of Thomas Matem on Saturday. They seized whiskey from jugs and liquor selling implements. Matem was examined before Justice Munro and bound over for the March Supreme Court term in $300. Evidence of liquor sales was presented. the seized fluid remains with the Sheriff awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearse
Polce
Thomas Matem
Thames Street
Matem
Justice Munro
Supreme Court
Lightning Strikes Sailor Captain Aboard schooner Oliver Ames
The schooner Oliver Ames from Georgetown to Providence put in at the port after a severe storm. A lightning bolt struck during the voyage off the Delaware capes, passing into Captain French’s cabin and burning his feet as his boots and stockings were burned away. He was bemummed and carried to Fall River then to his home in Berkley Massachusetts. The crewman Russell sustained only slight injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Norwich Bulletin
Waterman
Mary Natt
Provdence
Harriet S. Brooks
Philadelphia
Cap
Fanny Hazard
Rondout
Bridgeport
Harriet
Brooks
Boy Witt
New Haven
Harriet Brooks
Providence
Oliver Ames
Taunton
French
Georgetown
Bradford Durfee
Fall River
Berkley
Man
Russel
Fragmentary 1868 letter questions a supposed fizzle
A dated 1868 letter from Yor the Bursto to Mr. Borror accuses him of error in calling an event not a complete fizzle. The writer demands a name for the so called fizzle and signs off as An Orb Svascormer with a self-deprecating line about being excused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
National Rubber Co Gifts Turkeys to Workers
On Wednesday evening the National Rubber Co of this town gave each employee who is head of a family a turkey for Thanksgiving. About two hundred workers were recipients in a generous gesture by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearseworthy
National Rubber Co
Tickets for Modern English Bible Translation Lectures
Tickets for the lectures on Modern English Translations of the Bible are on sale at T. J. Griffin’s store and N. C. Bedell’s shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Griffin
N. Cc. Bedell
Omega Communiqué Reflects Delays in This Week's Output
A message from Omega arrives noting a late schedule and a shift in timing. The communication hints at a misalignment between input and expected delivery, with a cautionary tone about late inclusion for the current week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omega
Bright Torch Light Procession in Bristol Ends in Praise
Citizens and fire companies paraded Bristol streets in a torch light event led by King Philip Fire Company with Bristol Band in uniform. The procession drew four to five hundred supporters despite political tensions and mixed reviews in local press reports. A separate lecture series by Rev. William Miller in Essex Translations continues next week to fund a church bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akena
Nelay Ohening
Plige
King Philip Fire
Barnes Street
Bra Street
Town Hall
Bristol Cornet
Bradford
Hecsterand
Nathaniel Manchester
James Lawlers
Providence Bening Press
Mr. Bortor
Bristol
Morning Herald
Warren
Grant
Colfax
Saya Wes
Offvers
The
Phenix
Warrii
Providence
Ates Iaranomseters
Sis
William Miller
Portsmouth
John de Wycliffe
England
Wycliffe
Robethia
Tindal
William Tindal
South Christian Church
Chromo-lithography and evolving taste in a small town
A writer praises Mr Griffin for introducing chromo lithography in the town, calling it a sign of progress in public taste and civilization. The piece contrasts local artistic growth with broader national trends, urging higher standards of beauty and cultural advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epirdr
Dreson
Griffin Art Forum Brings Accessible Originals to Public
The passage extols Mr Griffin for promoting art appreciation among the people of the town. It praises an exhibition or forum that presents original paintings through a chronontolinograph display, accessible to all at affordable prices, enriching national character and moral refinement.
Speer's Standard Wine Bitters Promoted For Indigestion Suffering
A period promotional note claims Speer's Standard Wine Bitters aids digestion and debility from poor habits and delicate health. It lists W G Wet, T Grifte, and N C Buatell as sellers offering the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SkpiersTiox
Speer’s
NW. G. Wet
Grifte Wedi 'N. C. Buatell
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Retrarova
Methodiat Episcopal Church
Methodist
Berley
Washington
Mapcachuretts
Harvard University
Butosite
Kentucky
Pattueab
Boston Journal
Ohn E. Bacon, Jr
Narraganset Steamship Company
Horace B. Wilbur
Bacon
A P. Bacon
Bristol Line
Curnal
Tremier
Boston and Maine Railroad
Concord, Manchester and
New Bedford
Providence, Warren and Bristol Railroad
East
Zrews
Counternett
St. Nicholas Bank of
Caltrorna
Pacific Railroad
Dangera
Minneapolis
Nantucket
America
Hifax
Erie
E. Joy Morris
Turkey
Damascus
Orvens
Navy Department
Farragut
Troy
Albany
Saurt Laxe
White River
Iumbermen
Burlington
New Cathedral
Pittsburg
Old Colony Sentinel
South Shore Railroad
Old Colony and
Newport Railway Company
Boston and Providence
Heath Street
Roxbury
Deacon Andrews
Yousa
Norway
Thomaston
Treasury Printing Division
Cuba
Woonsocket Patriot
Quincy
Til
Ole Bell
Duke of Devonshire
Wisconsin
Nandall
Paregonodica
Henri Rochefort
Lanterne
Francia Williamson
Fran Marie Simon
Manning
Lockton
Brazil
Fair Haven Flor
Ik Wells
Broadway
Sint
Geral Intelligence
Association Corres
J. C. Pegram
Commonwealth
S&cc
Republican Party
Columbia
Pottax
Jue
Providence Uening Press
Bustoy
Bener Amon Patus
Brito
Repuicfican Club
Cominltes
Tix
Beliliout
Republicang
Ofristol
Phkeniz
Tug Oriental
Otober
Lackawanna
Rhode Island
Paris
Bb. P. Coxxixgham
Broad Street
BK. I
Tae Gaxaxr
Sol
Nebataes
Sheldon &. Coubb
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