Floods of 1876 reveal moral and material faults in society
The 1876 floods are described as affecting commerce and character alike. The piece laments ruined fortunes and shattered reputations, warning that moral damage from corruption leaves lasting stains. It notes political scandals, upcoming leadership questions, and a cautious view of national affairs.
Lippitt Leading in State Election as Assembly Vote Narrow
The Providence Journal reports Gov Lippitt ahead with a plurality around 2000. Assembly tally shows 90 Republicans to 18 Democrats. County totals list Providence Newport Washington Kent and Bristol results with city and town line items, final recaps indicate overall totals.
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Pawtucket
Johnston
Woonsocket
Lincoln
No. Smithfield
Newport County
Newport
Tiverton
Little Compton
Portsmouth
Middletown
Jamestown
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Washington County
South Kingstown
North Kingstown
Westerly
Hopinkinton
Richmond
Charlestown
Bristol
Providence Journal
Ladd & Davis
Westminster Street
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Open Letter From W-na FoR H.D.JR Toward Mr D
A clipped open letter voices caution about a young man’s behavior and a plan labeled sin worthy of restraint. The piece references Simon and social propriety in a formal tone.
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W—na
H.d.jr
Simon
Our New York Letter on riots and transit in 1876
Our Our New York Letter reports a dockside drowning under coroner rules, clashes during a Greenwich Street railway project, and a contrast with a failed pneumatic tunnel. It notes Dom Pedro I of Brazil visiting Philadelphia for the Centennial and discusses European monarchs.
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New York
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Phancxk
Crowner
East River
East Side
West Side
Greenwich Street
Broadway
Hower
New City Hall
Dom Pedro I
Brazil
Uncle Sam
Dom Pedro
Frank Leslie
Leslie
Rio Janeiro
Helvetius
Victoria
Philadelphia
Town Council and Probate Court Minutes Report
The regular monthly meeting noted probate actions including Ellen M. Smith will admitted to probate with George P. Smith as Executor and $800 bond. Appraisers named are William B. Taylor Albert S. Pearse and Peter Gladding. Various estates examined and continued for notice. Commissioners chosen to handle Nathaniel Fales insolvent estate claims.
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Ruth B. DeWolf
William R. Taylor
James Smith
Mary Bullock
John Bullock
Sarah E. Keller
Henry G. Coggeshall
Caroline M. Tiffany
Lucy M. Reille
A. Ludlow
George D. Rogers
Maria R. Williams
Nathaniel Fales
Philip B. Bourn
William Bradford
Land Transfers Record From Local Deeds Office
Richard Gladding sold to Ruth Pearse a lot on the east side of High Street between Union and William for 1000 dollars. Simmonss sold to Paul Prime two Bay View Heights lots numbers 30 and 31 for 195 dollars. Pearse to Richard Pearse Jr a lot between Union and William for 600 dollars. DeWolf sold to James Law a lot on Ferry Road east side for 1200 dollars. Sisson pair sold to Francis Crowley half dwelling with lot on High Street between Church and Court for 425 dollars. Goff sold to Amanda Evans half dwelling on High Street between Church and Court for 725 dollars. Also a lot north side of Franklin Street for 800 dollars. Particulars withheld by request.
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Gladding
Ruth
Pearse
Sanford M. Pearse
High Street
Union and
William Streets
Robert H. Simmons
George A. Simmons
Paul Prime
Bay View Heights
Sandford M. Pearse
Pearse, Jr
Church
Court Streets
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