Squando rescues maiden from fire at Allen's in old settlement
In a dramatic pursuit Squando follows Presumpscot and Casco Indians to Allen's remote residence. He finds a captive maiden about to be sacrificed and intercedes, freeing her and restoring her to her father. The tale notes Squando's ongoing hostility to whites until a later peace.
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John
Squando
Wakely
Allen
Mr. Allen
Elizabeth
Higuindo
Squinde
Squanda
Saco Falls
Fort Fearing
Winter Harbor
Decision on Lowell travel rights under Boston and Lowell charter
The Supreme Judicial Court ruled the Boston and Lowell railroad charter infringed by selling through tickets and running through cars via Boston and Maine and linked lines. It held that other companies sharing profits and advertising through routes violated the charter’s traffic provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston and Lowell Corporation
Bost. Daily Ado
Missing Brig Busy Brigs From Providence Sails Aug 30
The brig Busy Brig Busy of Providence sailed from Cardenas August 30 and has not been heard since a gale on September 4. The vessel carried molasses owned by Jenkins and Dyer of Providence and was insured for 7000 dollars at the Alliance office in Boston. The 180 ton brig, built in 1816 at Warren Rhode Island, carried officers and crew led by J B Peterson with George Field Augustus Bayard Franklin Davenport and others aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Jones
Francis Red Wood
Journal
Bethel man accused in large bank fraud and other crimes
The Woodstock Age reports L A Lillie of Bethel used aliases to steal about 815000 from state banks. Authorities say Golden, a Schuylfield lumber merchant, is linked to similar schemes long suspected before the recent discovery.
Auction of rough material fetches 8500 dollars
The rough material of a reroute assembly consisting of parts of machinery copper and capper was sold by suction yesterday for 8500 dollars. A separate note reports a girl aged about 13 years was injured in Worcester when struck by a streetcar while playing with another girl of similar age.
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York
Capper
Atitile
Saiearse
Giel
Worcester Cars
Press Power and Political Bias in Bristol Commentary
On Saturday October 28 1854 The Press of Bristol argues for a principled press led by clear heads and upright hearts. It critiques the political and religious press as venal and partisan, praises religious journals for restrained differences, and calls for independence and truth. The piece notes Bristol’s brisk fall business in ships, mills, and gunmaking with optimism for growth and a needed hotel and finances. It ends with a note on the October Assembly session at East Greenwich to elect judges.
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Confederacy
Great
Christian Brotherhood
Europe
Thames Street
New York Broadway
Sugar House
Qukram Works
Messrs, Norris,Hays & Co
Sream
J. L. Gardner
Messrs. Burnside & Bishop
East Greenwich
Greene
Haile
Gas lighting urged for villages for cost and convenience
A regional editorial argues gas lighting surpasses oil as cheaper and safer for streets, public buildings, and homes. It urges local merchants and citizens to back gas works, proposing a signature drive at the paper office to gauge support.
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Atention
Changes in Public School Examination Times
Notice calls attention to a scheduled shift in examination times for public schools next week due to unforeseen circumstances.
Turbulent Balkan News Mixed With Weather Report
Last week’s report claimed Sevastopol’s capture by allies proved false though well told. Fights continue near the area as Russia struggles with Turkish forces aided by England and France. The Allies seek favorable terms, while Turkey’s fate remains uncertain and wind from the northeast bodes pleasant, warm weather with good turnip and carrot crops foreseen.
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Sevastopol
Remarkable cabbage stalk bears thirty four heads
Mr. Robert Dunbar displayed a single stalk with thirty four distinct cabbage heads at the office last Wednesday. The top head is large with many smaller perfect heads, most stalks yielding ten to twenty heads. The seed came from the Mediterranean and a divine skeptic quipped no pork would grow on such a stalk.
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Robert Dunbar
Savoy
Dunbar
Mediterranean
Bomb-Shell Found Among Bradford Street Pipe Labor
Workmen uncover a bomb-shell fragment on Bradford Street during water-pipe installation. The shell likely dated to October 1775 when Capt. Wallace’s British forces demanded sheep and cattle from locals and fired on the town after opposition.
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Bradford Street
Wallace
Indirect dispatch on shipping and travel plans
The Couriery Enquirer reports a private source that Coihindore port will see withdrawal by overland route on the seventh of this month and arrival in this city by mid January. Steamers Mississippi and Susquehannah were to sail home last month along with Storeshins Supply Lexington and Southampton.
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New York
Couriery- Enquirer
Coihindore
China
Lexington
Southampton
Mayoralty fight and crime blot the city scene
In a lively municipal contest five candidates seek the Mayoralty amid party clashes and splintered factions. The column notes a rash of crimes as several men are charged with or convicted of violent acts, including murder and manslaughter, tied to a wave of alcohol-related incidents.
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John N. Genit Hed
Wilson S. Hunt
Reform Party
Fernando Wood
Democracy
L I Herrick
Barker
John Slaver
Archibald Irvine
Darren
William Eberle
John Gilfrey
Ninth Avenue
John Corcoran
John Smith
Patrick McMahon
John B. King
Havana Murder Aftermath Taxing Police Funeral in Cuba
From Havana via the Black Warrior letters report the assassin of Castaneda escaped. The Guardia Civil funeral cortege sparked public anger as police clashed with crowds. troops were deployed and guards doubled. The incident reflects growing disaffection and earlier assassination attempts against Castaneda.
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Havana
New Orleans
Castenada
Lopez
Guardia Civil
Concha
Castaneda
Influx of Immigrants Reaches New High
The data show an extraordinary arrival of immigrants totaling not less than 9344 over the last two data periods, marking a significant surge in movement. Officials note the influx may impact local services and demographics in the near term.
Two Boys Die in Fire at Willameburg Inn
In New York on October 24, two youths about 19, Thomas Crohly and Pat Rush, died in a blaze at the Willameburg Inn. The incident occurred as a steamer named Morton arrived from Liverpool with passengers suffering from cholera aboard.
News from Liverpool and Sebastopol War Scene
Three days out of Liverpool the Niagara brings no decisive war news. Arctic loss confirmed and English notes push Prussia toward Austria. Cotton market dull, breadstuffs firm, wheat and corn prices quoted, American securities firm and advancing.
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Hallifax
Niagara
Long
Liverpool
Arctic
Arabia
New York
Holyhead
Sebastopul
Prince Menschikoff
Osten
Sacker
Prince Gortsehikoff
Perekop
Menschiktof
Sebastopol
England
Brown, Sping & Co
Ohio
American Securities
Massachusetts annexation of Charlestown struck down
The Massachusetts Legislature approved annexing Charlestown Boston but the measure was ruled unconstitutional. The ruling frames a constitutional challenge to the city expansion plan and its legal implications for local governance.
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Massachusetts
Charlestown
Boston
Landlord Recovers Lost Wallet From Greenfield Guest
Mr Morton of Greenfield lodged at a North Adams hotel and hid his $200 in bills between the beds for safety. After returning home he learned of the loss and the landlord followed directions to return the wallet to its rightful owner.
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Morton
Greenfield
North “Adams
Woodsawyer in Big City Earns Eight Hundred Yearly
Fragmentary text notes a woodsawyer prospering in a large city with an annual income around $800. It mentions a comparison to average earnings and includes unclear dates and local details.
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Big City
Boston
Bereavement Claims Life After Family Tragedy
A man overwhelmed by the loss in a tragic incident died the day after accounts of his sorrow. His mother suffers a double bereavement and faces a grave danger as she may not survive the shock.
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Bristol
Indiana
Kentucky
Eveybody
Schuyler
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Charles O'Conner
Brunson
Mr. Lord
Stock Exchange
New Haven
Crystal Palace
Gibson
Netherlands
India
Belmont
Holland
Washington
Garon Gerort
Baron Bodisco
St. Petersburg
Berlin
United States
Steaing
Ottawa
Tonsiverpool
Tlee
Balaklava
Bucharest
Cape Cherronese
Prince Gortschikoff
Matchim
Omar Pacha
Bessarabia
Paris
Vienna
Menschikotl
Cape
Cherronese
Canrtobere
Marseilles
Marshal St. Arasude
Constantinople
Toulon
Cuntgbert
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