Dramatized escape plan amid a tense family crisis
In a crowded room Ella clings to her mother as a doctor advocates evacuation to safety. A frightened father consents to a country retreat within a week to protect the child from alleged danger while other details hint at ongoing legal actions and a looming journey.
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Wearene
Micieritts
Duitte
Joe Wand
Waar
Pild
Marie
lange _ Hatchill
Ella
Ruffin
Mr. O
Mrs. Ruffin
Greg
A Boston Journey Describing Rails and Rivers
A traveler details a Boston to Concord excursion by rail, noting the Merrimac River’s industrious valley, the Nashua and Concord lines, and praise for the Concord Road’s management. The writing mentions Boston Common, debates over urban development, and the Worcester and Nashua connections en route to Manchester and Concord.
Bathing laws provoke debate among Bristol residents
A heated discussion argues against forbidding public bathing near Richmond's wharf and the town bridge. Proposals call for designated shore areas, instruction for youth, and broader health measures, blaming lawmakers for the ban and urging education over prohibition. A second letter reports on varioloid cases, noting containment measures and a cautionary medical stance.
Peaches and Corn Yields Noted on Local Farms
The report records Henry Potter of Swanzey yielding an estimated 150 bushels of peaches from his farm with fruit weighing about one and a quarter pounds and eight inches in circumference. Horace Peck’s nearby corn field is described as nine feet tall with projections of an average height of nine feet four inches.
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Henry Potter
Swanzey
Horace Peck
Probate Court to Hold Regular Session Next Monday
The regular meeting of the Court of Probate will be held at the Probate Office at 2 oclock Monday afternoon. A donation from Providence has collected 13.00 for yellow fever sufferers in New Orleans. A couple in Lee County Virginia died recently aged 105 and 107 after long lives.
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Iai
Samuel, Daory, M.D
Court of Probate
Holden
New Orleans
Providence
Lee County
Daniel
Fishermen report abundant tautog and scarce clams offshore
On Monday a small party caught 120 tautog and scuppang off Prudence Point while clams grow scarce. Banks refuse to discount freely, doubling prices for fishing gear. Hiitren's New Monthly for September at Easterbrook's Dapot on State Street offers Napoleon Bonaparte articles and other engaging content.
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Hiitren
Monruty
Easterbrook
Dapat
State Street
Napoleon Bonaparte
Advertisement for David Turner Published Gratis
A damaged ad from the Bolivar Democrat touts David Turner as active and humane and requests printing the advertisement gratis. The fragment mentions a Blood Bo wave and refers to aiding Black people, but the text is garbled and partially unreadable.
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Bolivar
David Turner
Aidvertiser
Han
Ingenious Newport Bank Cashier Robbery by Substitution
A Newport bank messenger reports a staged robbery using identical bags and counterfeit like notes. The heist, involving thirty to fifty thousand dollars, targeted multiple Newport banks including Merchants Traders Rhode Island Union Newport Exchange Bank of Rhode Island and New England Commercial. Authorities dispatched word by telegraph as the cashier notified correspondents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter. P. Remington
Newport
Merchants Bank
Rhode Island Union
Newport Exchange
Bank of Rhode Island
New England
Celebration of the Port Grisworth Battle Anniversary
Preparations are under way to mark the September 6 event commemorating the Port Griswoth battle on Groton Heights and the burning of New London in 1781. Win J Hammersly of Hartford will deliver the oration and Hon Robert C. Winthrop of Boston is expected to attend. The celebration will take place at Groton Heights opposite New London.
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New London
Port Griswortd
Groton Heights
J Hammersly, Esq
Hartford
Robert C. Winthrop
Boston
Boston ‘Times
Charleston Health Outlook Presents Unusually Strong Tone
The report notes the health of Charleston at the present moment appears unusually good, signaling favorable conditions and stability for the city.
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Charleston
Arrival of the Europa and London Parliament News
The Europa arrives as England closes its session with Lord John Russell defending government conduct. A Crystal Palace accident at Sydenham injures people and causes substantial damage. A Dover cliff collapse buries potential victims after a Sunday fire. In Ireland crops look favorable with abundant potatoes and no alarm over shortages.
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John Russell
New Crystal Palace
Sydegt
Dover
Sunda
Aianoring
Ireland
Eastern Question updates from Constantinople Aug five
Latest advices from Constantinople to August fifth show the Porte firm against concessions to Russia and demand evacuation of the Denabian principalities at once. Public opinion leans to resistance with English policy criticized as dilatory. Rumors circulate about Lord Stratford resigning. The Shah approves the Persian envoy’s conduct toward Russia, and a large royal army is forming near Suetta nich in Azerbaidian.
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Constantinople
Porte
Russia
Lord Stratford
Adairs
Darmee
Suettanich
Azerbaidian
New Orleans Pestilence and Howard Association Response
The Bulletin reports a febrile outbreak in New Orleans with rising deaths and widespread illness across Algiera and Gretna suburbs. It praises the Howard Association for organizing seven infirmaries, three orphan asylums, and in-home care, while noting staff shortages and high demand as daily duties extend to volunteers like Rev Whitall and Mr Van.
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New Orleans
Algiera
Gretna
Howard Association
Association
Whitall
Moen
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