Presidential Campaign Reflections and Maine Election Early Returns
A 1868 Providence page discusses rival candidates and the Republican ticket led by Plk in contrast to Democratic figures. It praises Gen. Grant style leadership, notes Horatio Seymour influence, and highlights Maine results with Chamberlain leading Pillsbury as part of a Republican surge.
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United States
Horatio. Seymour
New York
Pickete
South Carolina
Platene
Beerside
South
Seymour
Blair
Congress
Wade Hampton
Fort Pillow
Democratia Party
Priotard Tt
Port Pillow
Tha
Republican Party
Hus
Giaht
Lincoln
Providence
Maine
Portland
Chamberlain
Pillsbury
Lynch
Minjorty
Morrill
Blaine
Patera
Hale
Stunt Flight and Exhibits at Market Square Providence
A lively Saturday evening event on Market Square Providence featured a aerial display by Mr James Allen with Mr Al Allen and Mr Seth Simmons Jr aboard. Music came from the Amer i Bret Band and Corel Band as banners and placards decorated the scene. Delegations from nearby towns attended including representatives from Pawtucket and Vertemnast.
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Tate
Market Square
Providence
Peach
Poland
Gee
Zia
Anthony
Me Hea
Wal
Sheield
Ippitt
J. Wt. Edwards
Les
Ameri Bret
Corel
Pawtucket
Bergstine
Parta
Bates
James Allen
al Allen
Seth Simmons Jr
Providence Herald
The Life and Public Services of Schuyler Colfax
A review of The Life and Public Services of Schuyler Colfax by Edward Winslow Martin praises its thorough digest of public issues and biographical value. The volume, published by United States Publishing Co., features a steel portrait of Colfax and is recommended as timely and valuable, with publishers seeking canvassing agents.
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Schtoyler
America
Colfax
Buttre
East Coast Earthquake Reports Wide Ecuador Destruction
Dispatches from Guayaquil dated August 28 describe a massive earthquake in Ecuador with Quito and coastal towns like Iquique and Concepción devastated. Towns such as Karra San Pablo Atuntatfil and Than tad are ruined with thousands dead and pestilence spreading. several ports and nitrate works destroyed.
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E¢tador
Gosyaquil
Dénes
Karra
Tatbabaia
San Pablo
Atuntatfil
Thantad
Ruiar
Catacchi
Thice
Ortavalo
Quito
Angel Band
Qilito
Perucho
Jaro
Cachiguanjo
Pincha
San Antonio
Valpariso
T Akabusho
Orlock
Constitucion
Conception
Cape Francisco
Magallan Straits
Cotapaxi
Arica
Moquegu
Arequipa
Iquique
Billingburnt
Condor
Mejillous
Henrietta
Terrific storm destroys Iquique and沿 Pacific coast
Awarded to the empire, disaster reports describe $2,000,000 losses at Iquique and widespread damage at Ghincha Islands. Hurricanes and tidal waves devastate vessels, ore, and works of Peruvian interests. Over 30,000 people lose shelter and bread as Peru mobilizes aid and relief efforts amid ongoing aftereffects.
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Iquique
Ghincha Islands
Peruvian Mineral Company
London
Caneto
Chancay
Caparra
Cabacers
Los Lomas
Bay of Callab
Peru
Severe Saturday Rain Destroys Bridges Roads Across Region
The Rutland Herald reports a severe rainstorm Saturday causing widespread destruction. Bridges were swept away and highways washed out, leaving large gullies and impassable routes for miles, blocked by trees, rocks, and debris.
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Rutland Herald
Fire destroys pat mill near Ascond Village
The Tur Fall River News reports a mill owned by John Crane burned Saturday night about a mile north of Ascond Village. The blaze consumed fourteen or so ipachmen and five to ten hands, with an incendiary suspected in the act.
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Texcherd
Janie Koit
Ballaiais
Lini
Edidors
Tha
Gogntry
Willa
Wall
Grorex Wuiertz
Stamey
J. R. Surpuxrp
John Street
New York
C. L. Woodworth
New England
Cornhill
Boston
Tur Fall River News
John Crane
Ascond Village
Alfy
Bristol & Providens
Heer
York
Sum
Danel Dro
Comodo Vanderbilk
Heda Togathur
Fall River
Steem
Bristol
Rivur
Nuport
Newport
Bealedon
Papur
Bart
New York Undertaker Makes Granite Sarcophagi
An ingenious undertaker in New York manufactures burial cases hewn from solid granite blocks. He claims these stone sarcophagi are more durable than metal caskets and can be supplied at a much lower rate.
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New York
Custom House retrenchment prompts nationwide action
Congress directs retrenchment with active measures at the Custom House. Reductions of twenty percent have been implemented at multiple offices, while authorities pursue unified cuts along the northern region.
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Custom House
Congress
Duckir
Rochester
Unprofitable Voyage Leads to Cargo Confusion
A Vusski recently arrived at Boston from an African voyage proves unprofitable to owners as most of the cargo, claimed to be gold dust, is found to be worthless dust and regarded as toes.
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Bostoes
Durfee Fracture Scare After Horse Event
The Fall River News reports Hon. N. B. Durfee of Tiverton was riding toward Tiverton Four Corners when his horse bolted. He was thrown from the wagon and badly hurt, though no bones were broken.
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Fall River
N. B. Durfee
Tiverton
Tiverton Four Corners
Likely surge of English emigration expected
Reports indicate a large rise in English emigration with up to a million unemployed in Great Britain. The public weighs emigration as a relief measure as the situation prompts action across classes.
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Great Britaan
September Saturday Magazine Story Chapters Highlight
The issue presents weekly installments from a serialized story across September Saturdays. It includes accompanying articles with varied human interest angles and notable character sketches from the period's culture.
Plague of Mosquitos In Town Sparks Humorous Tales
In our memory no season compares to the current mosquito invasion. Mosquitoes arrive by the regiment, not singly, buzzing near pillows and stinging painfully. One veteran recalls a New Bern sighting of oversized insects likened to canary-bird specimens after yellow painting.
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Musquitos
Newberne
N. C
Emporium Plans Large 1868 Loan Goods Display
The Providence Emporium at 182 and 186 Broad Street announces a loan system expected to list goods worth at least 250 000 dollars during 1868. The note hints at leap year considerations in the timing or accounting of the display.
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Emporium
Broad Street
Providence
Fire destroys Evans soap manufactory and stock
The Evans soap manufactory on Prospect street was fatally damaged by fire last Monday morning. The blaze was discovered around one o'clock and quickly reduced to ashes. Estimated loss includes nine hundred dollars in building and stock and several hundreds in home insurance coverage from New Haven.
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Boaroma House
Union House
Thames Street
Charles Evans
Prospect’ Street
Home Insurance Us
New Haven
Carpet Emporium Sale Reported by Providence Herald
A Providence Herald note describes a Carpet Emporium sale at Broad Street No 186. The department store showcased carpets and related goods with furniture and stoves, promising low prices and delivery within a short tone.
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Nortom @ an
Conbogbies Fe Emporium
Carpe Pete Ap
Goody Providence Herald
Merchants Fire Sale Offers Watches and Jewelry
A dealer operates a fire sale from 281 Westminster Street to 279 Pine Street in Praidece selling fine jewelry silverware and watches at very low prices to reduce stock and attract both old and new customers. The schedule mentions a shop at Westminster Street and a home location on Pine Street with emphasis on discounted stock.
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Joshua Firey
Westminster Street
Pine Street
Praidece
Hechraghin
Westrhinser ‘Street
Bible phrase hunt offers reward for immortal soul location
The notice invites readers to locate the Bible passage using the term immortal soul with a ten dollar reward. It promises a top reward for correctly placing the expression within the Bible and mentions Sept. 19, 1868, and reference to Mr. Tilley and the Scriptunes.
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Tilley
Adverts Promote Health Tonic in Early Notice
The item advertises a tonic made from grape juice bittered with simple herbs, pitched as the best suited for various ailments. It is sold by G. N. West, T. J. Griffin, and N. C. Bedell.
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Ity
Speer
G. N. West
T. J. Griffim
N. C. Bedell
Lirrett's Stvixe Rog Selections From Major Reviews
A September issue compiles selections from Edinburgh Review Spectator Sunday Magazine and London Reviews. Published by Teed and Guy Boston the items include arts and literary notes and criticism across the periodicals cited.
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Lirrett
Edinburgh Review
Spectator
Nee, C Sahil
London
Teed & Guy
Boston
Flor de Mayo Perfume Prompts Witty Betrothal Advice
Fragmentary ad copy mentions Flor de Mayo perfume and a kerchief scent accessory. It suggests advising a couple to hire a midservant, with scattered phrases about betting and risk. The legible parts hint at a period style fragrance promotion and engagement guidance.
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Lovkra
Paards
Fragmentary ad copy reads unclear product listing
The readable portion shows garbled text claiming a restoration or bottle product with partial numbers and pricing. No clear event, person, or organization can be identified from the legible segments.
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