Value of an Oath Surprises Court in Murder Trial
In a sensational New York Ledger tale, Arthur Berkley charged with murdering his infant via prussic acid is defended as his wife Edith Granger’s heir. Under cross examination the true culprit, revealed as George Granger alias Dr Baldwin, confesses in court, and Berkley is acquitted while Granger is detained.
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Arthur Berkley
Edith Granger
Berkley
Baldwin
Dr. Bladwin
George Granger
New York Ledger
Miscellany: Proverbial maxims on self knowledge and virtue
A collection of pithy lines on knowing oneself accepting truth and the value of frugality. It urges training a son to earn and save, warns against harsh temptations, and contrasts past and present ages with a critical eye.
Children Need Love Fresh Air And Social Time
The excerpt urges that young children require affection inside the home plus outdoor activity and true companionship outside to prevent life stagnation or premature inward focus. It stresses balanced environments for healthy growth and social development.
Speech We Regret And Double Meanings Of Words
Speakers admit words spoken hastily can be misinterpreted leading to regret and unintended double meanings that surface after the moment. The note reflects on language and perception.
Reading fuels thought more than mere exposure
The quote argues that reading provides knowledge but thinking turns it into personal understanding. It warns against passive consumption and urges reflection to gain strength and nourishment from ideas.
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Locke
Romance of Lost Siblings Revealed in New York
A true romance of real life follows three orphans from a New York village, ages 10 7 and 5, scattered across the country. The eldest, now wealthy, learns of a legacy to share, and after a long search reunites with his sister and younger brother who had prospered under separate foster families. The sister served as housekeeper to the brother for two years without their knowledge.
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New York State
Absent Senator Goldthwaite rumored to exit public life
A tale from Senate officers claims Senator Goldthwaite of Alabama suffers chronic absent mindedness. He reportedly misplaces coats and hats, even to the point of mistaken identity and lost items, including a coat with $98,500 found later. Detectives traced him after a notable disappearance.
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Seoator Goldthwaite
Alabama
Senator Goldthwaite
Bibi
Sanate
Frugal Glove Care By Dipping In Naphtha
A reader suggests saving money by restoring gloves and woolen garments through a naphtha or benzine dip. Dip items briefly, hang to dry, and air out to remove odor. For spots from sea air, seal in a box with ammonia-saturated cover to fade marks.
Entertaining At First Interview. Then Dull In Repetition
A quote from Colton notes that some men are entertaining in a first interview but quickly become exhausted and monotonous in subsequent meetings. The observation compares repeated introductions to hearing the same tunes until different instruments are found.
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Colton
Public Laws Chapter 597 Fraudulent Births Deaths Publication
Rhode Island January session public law Chapter 597 imposes penalties for fraudulent notices of births marriages and deaths to newspaper publishers. It outlines fines and enforcement provisions pawnbrokers penalties and warrant procedures relating to property pledged and returned after claims.
Act Defining Stockholder Liability for Corporate Debts
An 1877 act limits enforcement against stockholders for corporate debts. It prohibits imprisonment or attachment from judgments against a corporation. Proceedings to enforce liability must follow equity or debt actions, with grounds to contest validity as in the original corporate action. The act repeals inconsistent provisions and becomes effective on passage.
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Pawnbrokers Licenses and Jail Reform Act of 1877
Provision authorizes towns to grant pawnbroker licenses for one year with fees no less than fifty dollars. Penalties include fines for unlicensed pawnbrokers and recordkeeping requirements. Additional provisions amend jail usage in Providence County and require Board of State Charities inspections, with effective date June 1, 1877.
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Yellar
County of Providence
City of
Providence
Cranston
Board of State Charities and Corrections
Providence County
Aldomenoer
Joshua Maddeman
Advertising Rates and Policies for the Newspaper
Rates for advertisements are set at $1.00 per line for one week and 25 cents per line per week for each additional insertion. Special notices for marriages and deaths cost 15 cents per line. Ad space requires advance payment and yearly contracts are available on reasonable terms. Young advertisers may only advertise their own immediate business. Ads must be submitted by Thursday to appear in the next issue. Religious obituary and political notices are charged as advertisements.
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Ibbitts & Randall
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James Ord
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Challer
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Simmons
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Charles Gayton
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Philis Smith
C A Johnson
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George H .Reynolds
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John
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Golden Medical Discovery hailed for lung and blood healing
The article quotes Dr. R. V. Pierce asserting the Golden Medical Discovery aids pulmonary diseases and cleanses blood and skin. It claims to cure ulcers and eruptions but not cancer, and it notes the medicine’s high sales compared with other blood and cough remedies.
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R. V. Pierce
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