Calamities of steamship age spark warnings on reform
A period editorial criticizes repeated ship disasters as the price of progress. It singles out the Central America tragedy and condemns owners who rebrand aging vessels to chase profits, arguing safer practices are needed and insurers should stop backing such “hulks.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central America
G. E Ashby
Ashby
Swithout
Boseners
Spig
George Law
Norfolk
Penobscot
Rhode Island
Cash system adoption praised by dry goods dealers
We note with approval that some dry goods dealers have adopted the cash system and urge strict adherence. If generally adopted, it would benefit all. under credit, those who pay at purchase time fund those who never pay.
Lost on Central America Two Townsmen Feared Dead
Fears grew for Cory Williston and William Henry Richmond after they boarded the Central America. A telegraph from Captain Badger suggests Williston was met on board and Richmond may have been with him. Also note Bristol Steam Mall reduced running hours by a quarter with workers starting at 7:30 and finishing at 5:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apt. Cory Williston
Wm. Henry Richmond
Central America
Badger
Williston
Richmond
Keany buys wharf and Potter properties on Constitution Street
The Thames street wharf property and Mr Rouse s T Potter real estate on Constitution street have been purchased by A Keany of Providence. The move aims to eliminate ramshackle buildings and repurpose the harbor area for better use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharf
Thames Street
Military committee visits Bristol Fire Arm Co to inspect breech loaders
G Col Beaty Major Airy Paymaster's department Capt Ben ton Ordnance Capt Heth 10th Infantry Lieut Gissox 4th Artillery form a committee from the Secretary of War to examine breech loading rifles visiting Bristol Fire Arm Co last week. They met at West Point on the 17th alt and adjourned to meet again on the 21th. They will decide which rifle should be adopted by government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col Beaty
Dragoons
Airy
Benton
Ordnance Department
Heth
10Th Infantry
Gissox
Artilery
Secretary of War
Bristol Fire Arm Co
West Point
Central America Sufferers Fund Drive Subscribes $3309
A Wednesday meeting in New York raised funds for Central America sufferers, with $3309 subscribed by attendees to aid the relief effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aten
New York
Central America
Bristol County Agricultural Society Exhibition Arranged at Fal River
The Bristol County Maas Agricultural Society sets its annual exhibition for Wednesday and Thursday at Fal River. Fat cattle horserace poultry fruit flowers vegetables butter cheese and fancy articles will be shown. a grand Clambake and Chowder session starts at 1 PM for members and the public. Distinguished speakers including Guv Gardner and Hon. N. P. Banks expected to address attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fam
Bristol County, Maas
Agricultural Society
Fal River
Horserance Poultry
Guv Gardner
Hon. N. P. Banks
Hardy grape vines for New England climate offered
We have received a sample of a new valuable grape species that tolerates the cold New England climate. It resembles Isabella in flavor and appearance but ripens about a fortnight earlier. Those wanting these hardy vines can engage them at reasonable rates by applying soon to Mrs Elizabeth Chadwicks State Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Elizabeth Chadwicks
State Street
Poisoning Tragedy Hits Pike County Family in Alabama
In Pike County Alabama a family of 37 were poisoned by their cook who mixed poison into their food. Six people have died and others remain in critical condition. The cook claimed a Hungarian man named Coskima urged the crime and she was burned. the Hungarian is to meet the same fate tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aucosta
Pike Go
Ala
Thomas Arazell
Coskima
Public letter contests Attorney General handling in Coginag case
Phenix correspondent defends remarks on the Attorney General after Grand Jury discussions on Coginag. He argues public officials may err from popularity and urges firmer action to ensure justice, insisting his warning aimed to spur accountability rather than insult.
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Phenix
Baytey
Providence Journal of
Coginag
Grand Jury
Justice to Whom in Cogins Assault Case
A letter to the editor questions the handling of Timothy Cogins’s assault case and criticizes the local council for neglecting to close grog shops cited as sources of crime. It argues for equal justice and calls for action against tavern keepers and liquor outlets in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Eniron
Iast
Supreme Court
Timothy Cogins
Cogins
Sam
Sophomore Triumph in Brown University Annual Football Match
Brown University faced off in a spirited football game between Sophomore and Freshman classes on the college grounds. The Sophomores prevailed three games to two in a five game match amid cheering students and amused spectators, many watching from college windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barury
Hetwasen
Brown University
Secretary of Navy backs new sloop of war plans
Washington report in the New York Herald states the Board of Examiners’ plan for a new sloop of war was opened and the findings were unanimously in favor with a New York shipbuilder cited as the leading candidate.
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Washington
New York Herald
Secretary of the Navy
Board of Examiners
W New York
Official statement of Geo E Ashby Chief Engineer of Central America
The 8th September voyage from Havana ended with the Central America sinking after severe flooding in the engine room. Chief Engineer Geo E Ashby reports pumps failed, donkey boiler used, crews and passengers bailed water, brig Marine rescued some survivors, and Captain Herndon coordinated boat launches and rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Geo. E. Ashby
Central America
Ewe
Havana
Herndon
Worthington
Herndog
Keeler
Charles McCarthy
van Rensselaer
Marine
Boston
Burt
Cardenas
New York
Davila
Neeless
Desperate Rescue at Sea After Sinking Ship
A ship wreck in heavy seas led to a long rescue, with 49 aboard saved and many unspecified. Captain Badger and A J Easton aided others while lifebuoys and ropes assisted passengers. The vessel went to Cape Hatteras then Norfolk. total aboard 592, 166 saved, 135 named, 291 unknown.
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Captain Badger
A. J. Easton
Cape Hatteras
Norfolk
Central America Disaster Details and Missing Passengers
The report lists names from Buffalo to California of those lost or saved after the Central America disaster. Persons include John Leonard of Buffalo and Lowe who sent money to their mothers via rescued passengers. Additional crews and passengers are named with origins from Jersey City to San Francisco. A list notes those aboard Havana and those presumed lost with dates and places, including Theodore Payne of San Francisco and Captain Herndon who entrusted a watch to his wife before perishing.
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New York
Central America
John Leonard
Buffalo
Marvin
McCarty
Gennesse Co
Est
Hutchins
Boston
Lowe
Miss Lockwood
Marine
N. Fraser
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Samuel Swan
Mr. Stevens
Jersey City
J. W. Hutchinson
Mass
Lawrence Darcy
Capt
Dyer
Mr. Smith
Aspinwall
Ztroni
San Francisco
Nevada
Cal
van Havel
Penn Valley
Roberts
Grass Valley
Henry Dusenbury
Hubert Taylor
Wisconsin
Janes Woodworth
Keokuk
Iowa
David Stewart
Marysville
John Leach
Stockbridge
Stephen Lurch
James and
Charles Gilkie
California
Portland
Washington
Havana
Idet
Jose Seguin
United States
Nicholas ‘Tirado
Adolphus Ollaque
Richard Ollaque
Limp
Parieal Esquerra
Valparaiso
Thomne
Calhro
The
Theodore Payne
Herndon
The George Law Disaster and Name Change Doubts
A Boston Journal piece argues the Central America disaster stemmed from the ship’s seaworthiness and a name change from George Law. It cites press skepticism in New York papers and questions why the vessel’s name was altered after records of danger and a machinery derangement led to the sinking.
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Central America
George Law
New York
the Tribune
the Times
O. Roberts
W. H. Webb
New York, Herald of
Penobscot
Chesapeake
Norfolk
California
Boston Journal
Loss of the Ship Floating Zephyr near Charleston
The Boston built ship Floating Zephyr of 645 tons water logged in a late gale and abandoned near Charleston as the Florida from Liverpool to Savannah touched in with Captain Joseph Young and an 18 crew aboard. She cleared Pensacola for Buenos Ayres on Dec 12 prior. Built Bristol Maine 1853 and likely insured in Boston.
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Zephyr
Charlestsm
Florida
Liverpool
Savannah
Joseph Young
Boston
Pensacola
Buenos Ayres
Bristol
Bartlett Mills to Cut Work Hours in Hard Times
Bartlett Mills in Newburyport will halt operations Friday and Saturday this week and then resume with hours cut by one third to save gas. Other mills are expected to follow. The Delaware Republican notes Brandywine manufacturers have decided to work half-time, with many workers possibly losing jobs.
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Snort Ting
Bartlett Mills
Newburyport
Delaware Republican
Brandywine
Lfoston Courter
Three Days Later From Europe and Atlantic News
The Canada from Liverpool arrived at Halifax on Sept 23 after a Sept 12 departure. Reports mention an attorney fleeing England with large debts and alleged forgeries. some sources question the amount and name Death. Arctic progress reports praise Fox’s voyage and a successful submarine cable laying between Bona and Cape Feslade.
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Europe
Canada
Hallifax
Liverpool
Halifax
London Advertiser
England
Eenemmnene
Lady Franklin
Fox
Baul
River
Greenhing
Baffin’s Bay
Africa
Suh
Bona
Cape Feslade
East India Company
India
Great Britain
Leopold
Belfast
Textile Mills Pause Menu Hapless Labor in City
The Fa) River Star reports the cotton mill in Tus Fatt River Milla has halted for three to four weeks for building and machinery alterations. American Print Works Bay State Print Works and Oliver Chace & Co thread factory will stop this week for better times. Marvel Davol & Co machine shop paused last week A J Warren suspended Saturday night American Linen Mill idle for weeks. About one thousand people lose jobs while five mills plan to run through winter.
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River Milla
River Star
American Print Works
Bay State Print Works
Oliver Chace & Co
Marvel, Davol & Go
A. J. Warren
Brig Ocean Wave report of tropical gale and loss at sea
The brig Ocean Wave from Trinidad reports a fierce gale near lat 32 50 N lon 75 30 W that wrecked sails and mastheads. Two crewmen Augustus Perkins and David Freeman were washed overboard and drowned. The ship drifted for days, sighted an abandoned vessel, later towed to quarantine near Sandy Hook by pilot boat A B Neilson.
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Ocean Wave
Morton
Ocvan- Wave
Trinidad de Cuba
Lon
FSO W
N. Be
S. W
Ster Paulin
Augustus Perkins
Newcastle
David Freeman
Tepcarl
S. E
Sandy Hook
A. B. Neilson
N. Y. Herald
Oxygenated Bitters Promoted For Astonishing Cures
A Cure rox Dystersia claims the Oxygenated Bitters relieve the worst case through testimonials by named users. The advertisement asserts highly recommended use and strong evidence of curing effects.
Brave Marine captain lauded for saving 100 lives at sea
The brig Marine under Captain Burt earned high praise for steering through the storm and rescuing about 100 people from the wreck of the Central America. The vessel is owned by Elisha Atkins of Boston who declines any compensation.
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Marine
Burt
Central América
Elisha Atkins
Boston
Bestex Pos
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