Andrew Johnson and Lincoln’s shadow over a republic
The piece reflects on the death of a former president and the unlikely path from humble beginnings to the vice presidency and presidency. It discusses Andrew Johnson as a patriot with flawed judgment, contrasts him with Lincoln, notes his restraint in defending the Constitution, and applauds his rise from poverty to national honor while acknowledging his political missteps and postwar reconstruction challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Johnson
South
Union
Lincoln
West
Nasby
Death of Andrew Johnson announced by President
The President issues an executive order announcing the death of Andrew Johnson at an early hour in Carter county East Tennessee. Washington mourns, the executive mansion and departments are draped in mourning, public business suspended for the funeral day, War and Navy departments to pay suitable honors. Signed by John L. Cadwalader Acting Secretary of State.
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Washington
United States
Andrew Johnson
Carter County
East Tennessee
War and Navy Departments
John L. Cadwalader
Senator Thurman in a political dilemma over money policy
The senator faces a conflict between a hard money stance favored by his conscience and opposition from Ohio Hawkers against contraction. The piece hopes the party will not ruin him for being on the wrong side and wishes future reform as he gains experience and becomes greater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurman
Democratic Party
Ohio
Collapse of Duncan Sherman firm shakes New York market
The sudden failure of Duncan, Sherman & Company in New York shocks the financial world though impacts are confined to certain circles. The firm’s credit had been high and the collapse is seen as a warning against risky speculation in railroad bonds and overly optimistic projections by directors. European investors holding funds are urged to seek protection.
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House of Duncan, Sherman & Company
New York
New Orleans Picayune
New Orleans
Sch
Florinda
California
Rio de Janeiro
Pacific
Buchu Man Helmbold Plans Return to Business
Helmbold the Buchu man proposes to go into business again though warns that even a large income has an end. The note suggests his plans may become a commerce venture once more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry" Helmbold
Butler Men and Talbot Men Clash in Massachusetts Race
Some claim Butler and Talbot factions pursue Thomas Talbot’s governor bid, but such hints may not prove true. Prohibition and License sentiment do not mix well in the heated Massachusetts contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Talbot
Thomas Talbot
Massachusetts
New West Virginian Bids for Party Reform and New Leaders
A West Virginian advocates a fresh political approach through a new party while questioning the proliferation of minor factions. The piece argues that election success hinges on electing new men from existing parties rather than creating many new groups.
There Are Millions in It Yet, Says Market View
The passage notes that failures of large American and European firms now bring much larger sums than in the past. It argues that markets move on a grand stage, with crashing and wrecks described as awful in their grandeur, but promises recovery and careful rebuilding after a bottom is reached.
Obituary View of Andrew Johnson in The London Times
The London Times obituary notes Johnson's career reveals both strengths and weaknesses of American society and politics. It states he lacked refinement and knowledge of men but possessed courage political insight and honesty not common in American politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
London Times
Andrew Johnson
America
Douglass denies advising colored people to leave Republicans
Frederick Douglass responds to claims he urged colored Americans to abandon Republican leaders. He states no such idea was in his Hillsdale speech or elsewhere. He argues the appeal is for justice over charity, urging equal rights and fair treatment for the Negro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Frederick Douglass
Hillsdale
Sherman urges gold standard exchange as path to progress
In Marion Ohio on Saturday Hon John Sherman argued the commercial value of currency lies in gold redemption time, calling interchangeable notes and gold the chief statesmanship goal for labor. He denied contraction drains money supply, contrasted Republican and Democratic currency positions, defends Chase era national banks, warns Democratic repudiation risk, and pledges continued GOP progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sherman
Marion
Ohio
Chase
Eccentric judge advises young lawyers in Rome
Judge Underwood told four new lawyers in his court that though their exam was strong, they know little. He urged humility, learning in justice court, and to beware swagger. He cautioned against cleverness, warned some peers are deceivers, and hoped they do not fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice's Court
Okininéhi
Rail expansion slows. year builds under two thousand miles
Only 2000 miles of railroad were constructed in the United States during the past year, far below the five year average. The report notes this as beneficial for existing railroad property and signals a shift in the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Humorous reminiscence on Hannibal Hamlin and stamps
A Detroit press quip recalls Hannibal Hamlin of Maine as the man who forced Americans to lick a two cent stamp for the newspaper priced at one cent, highlighting a summer scene with a wry remark about postal costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Hannibal Hamlin
Maine
Boston Globe Faces Criticism Over Mayor Spotlight
The Boston Globe is criticized for overemphasizing mayors and their images while noting that less favorable faces at times appear, such as Pomeroy, influencing public perception of local leadership.
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Boston Globe
Bay State
Pomeroy’s
Meeting at Andrew Johnson's Grave Hearts Forsake Division
A thoughtful observer notes North and South might meet at Andrew Johnson's grave to honor memory, arguing that at the graves of public men it is easier to forget differences and focus on virtues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Johnson
Lightning Strikes Cow and Calfless But Return to Life
A Jefferson Maine farmer reports a cow and calf struck by lightning during a thunder shower. Believing them dead, he dragged them to a pasture. The next morning, he found both cow and calf alive and moving as if nothing had happened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Runaway at Newport Ends with Splash Near Ocean House
A dowager in a fine carriage toppled into a pool of water near the Ocean House at Newport after her horses bolted. She rose, berated her coachman with sharp words in a scene witnessed by hotel guests who described it with disbelief. Nobody was hurt.
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The
New York Mail
Newport
Ocean House
Piazza
Boston Exhibit Showcases Charles Sumner Statues
The Advertiser reviews twenty six Sumner statue designs in Boston noting most are poor with two exceptions. It criticizes the depictions as fat or thin stiff and uncomfortable while praising two that merit formal realization for their striking portrayal.
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Charles Sumner
Boston
Advertiser
Remark on college commencements and notable minds
The piece lauds college commencements with unusually engaged addresses this year. It highlights Brown University’s high standing and notes prominent figures like Lowell and Longfellow appearing publicly, suggesting a growing public culture and enlightened thought advancing society.
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Brown University
Lowell
Longfellow
Divine preacher mocks wakeful pew neighbor in sermon
The Boston Traveller quotes a sister city divine who warned of existence proved by thought and conscience. He pointed to a drowsy mortal in a South End church pew, nodding through the sermon as neighbors smiled and exchanged glances, none nudging him awake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
South End
Rabbit on a Train Sparks 19th Century Debate
During a Concord Massachusetts address, Judge E. BR. Jloar recounted a travel anecdote from England. A passenger guard barred a lady’s pet rabbit from the carriage. A gentleman produced a turtle claiming it should be allowed while rabbits were charged. The guard consulted headquarters and returned with a decision. He declared dogs and rabbits as insects, freeing turtles but rabbits must pay.
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Concord
Mass
Essex Institute of Salem
E. BR. Jloar
England
Treasury reports large surplus likely near seventeen million
A Washington special says it is now certain that the excess of government receipts over expenditures for the last fiscal year will beat the East’s fifteen million and may reach seventeen million, signaling improved treasury conditions despite inflation fears.
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The
National Treasury
Washington
Teast
Treasury
Matare
Beecher to deliver ankus address at New England Fair
Announcement from Hartford Times notes Beecher will deliver the ankus address at the New England Cultural Fair to be held in Manchester New Hampshire on September 7. Also reports a farmer L Wetherill in Beechy Hill bought strychnine to kill woodchucks, his ten year old son finding it and taking a fatal dose. New Orleans Picayune recalls the Florinda wreck tale, and agriculture regional wheat conditions show July department returns with varied percentages across states including 82 overall, 74 winter, 96 spring, with state spreads from 45 to 95.
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Beecher
Manchesters
N.H
The
Hartford Times
Department of Agriculture
California
Northeast
Northwest States
South Atlantic
Gulf States
Middle States
New York
Alleghanies
Ohio
Iowa
Honey Deposit Found in Cajon Pass Mine
Report from San Bernardino Argus describes a huge honey deposit found by tunnel workers at Cajon Pass. A long pole reached bottom of the cavity, honey flowed from the rock, filling tubs barrels and two large casks. Explorers estimate over 100 tons, possibly 1000 tons, with rock blasted away to reveal bees’ entry and a cavity about a quarter mile long.
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Cajon Pass
San Bernardino
San Bernardino Argus
Local visit by Hon. Cyrus W. Field to town
Hon. Cyrus W. Field spent Saturday and Sunday in town to visit his daughters and remained at the home of Rev. G. L. Locke during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus W. Field
G. L. Locke
Captain Abijah Luce Dies in Grand Rapids at Age 82
Captain Abijah Luce, once a notable town resident, died in Grand Rapids Michigan on Tuesday the 8th from paralysis in his eighty third year. He was widely known for his civic involvement and local leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abijah Luce
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Bristol Hotel Receives Exterior and Interior Makeover
The Bristol Hotel shows improved appearance with fresh interior paint and wallpaper. A Boston artist has painted a new and handsome sign on the front facade, enhancing curb appeal.
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Bristol
Boston
YMCA Monthly Meeting Proposes Constitutional Amendment
The regular monthly meeting of the Young Men's Christian Association will be held at their rooms on Monday evening next at eight o'clock. A full attendance is desired as a proposed amendment to the constitution will be acted upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
First Y M C A open air praise meeting on the Common
The first open air gathering for praise and prayer under the Y M C A. auspices took place last Sunday evening on the Common beginning at six. Mr Hezekiah A Munro of Gambier Ohio presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesson
Hezekiah A. Munro
Gambier Ohio
President Grant Cancels New England Visit
General Grant will not travel to New England this month to spend time with family. He is expected to visit Bristol next week as guest of General Burnside, arriving Tuesday or Thursday for about three days, with some Cabinet members joining.
Clambake at Fox Hill Postponed by Weather
The clambake planned at Fox Hill on Wednesday by the ladies of Sir Michael’s Church was postponed due to poor weather. A dinner and tea party followed at Town Hall with refreshments and a sale of useful and fancy articles. Receipts totaled nearly two hundred dollars.
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Fox Hill
Siir Michael’s Church
Hayes Deaths Linked by Week Club, Three Youths Die
A fragmentary report notes that Patrick Head of Church Street, Hayes, died within three weeks, each death occurring on a Tuesday night around the same period. The text hints at potato patches and army Worms affecting crops, with unclear connections to the deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heas Childeen
Patrick Head
Church
Hayes
Temperance talk by Dr Charles Jewett in church vestry
Dr Charles Jewett of the State Temperance Alliance MB of Massachusetts addressed a large audience at State Street M E Church on a Sunday evening. His address blended anecdotes with temperance themes and drew attentive listening from the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jewett
State Temperance Alliance
Massachusetts
State Street
M. E
Army worms invade farms across Little Compton area
Army worms have appeared in multiple towns including Newport Portsmouth and Middleton with larger damage to grass and green corn than other vegetation. The note recalls a much heavier visit in 1861, though current numbers are smaller.
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Little Compton
Newport
Portsmouth
Middleton
Census Agent Appoints Munro to Compile Local Manufactures
The Census Board appoints Bennett J. Munro to collect town statistics on manufactures including cotton, woolen goods, worsted, jewelry, and iron. Special agents will gather data to broaden state industry information beyond prior census efforts.
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Bennett J. Munro
Census Board
Pathways of the Holy Land canvassing by Mr Warren Moone
Tar Mr Warren Moone canvassing agent for the county for James D McCabe Jr s Pathways of the Holy Land Palestine and Syria published by National Publishing Co Philadelphia Chicago and St Louis The work aids Bible readers explains difficult passages cites authorities Robinson Porter Tristam Wilson Warren de Vogue Smith Palmer Thompson de Sauley and others Moore to begin canvass Monday next See advertisement in another column.
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Warren Moone
James D. McCabe
Jdr
National Publishing Co
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Holy Land
Palestine
Syria
Robinson
Porter
Tristam
Wilson and
Warren
Count de Vogue
Smith
Palmer
Thompson
M. de Sauley
Moore
Europe
America
North Seventh Street
Randolph Street
Ill
Market Street
Louis
Warrien Moone
Town council and court probate meet monthly
The Town Council and Court of Probate held their regular monthly meeting in the Council Chamber. The Court of Probate proved and recorded the will of Nancy D. Munro naming John F. Munro as Executor with bond 1000. William R. Taylor named Administrator with will annexed for James Smith estate bond 8000. Appraisers listed. Edward S. Babbitt named Administrator for Sarah B. Greene estate bond 8000. Guardian petition for Eliza B. and Emma French minors continued. John P. Munro administrator account for Lois Easterbrooks examined and ordered recorded. Adjournment to Monday Aug 16. Council accounts approved and set for payment across departments and public works.
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Court OF Probate
Nancy D. Munro
John F. Munro
William R. Taylor
James Smith
Bond
Peter Gladding
William Bradford
George H. Reynolds
Edward S. Babbitt
Sarah B. Greene
Josephus Gooding
William H. Bell
Eliza B
Emma French
John P. Munro
Lois Easterbrooks
Religious Services Across Town This Day
Morning and afternoon services are noted at St Michael Chi State Street M E Church Trinity Church and Advent Chapel with ministers Rev Bishops Rev Calbraith Perry Rev Mulcahey Elder A Durfee and others from Warren Woonsocket Baltimore and New York scheduled throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael Chi
Me Berge ‘Hong
Bishop Hare
State Street
M.E
W. H. Richards
Warren
Congregational Church
H., Parsons
Woonsocket
Baptist
Jamez Andens
Trinity
Funeral of Ex Chief Engineer E P Bowen Held at Congregational Church
The funeral of former Chief Engineer Earl P Bowen was held Friday at the Congregational Church with Rev J P Lane officiating. A quartet directed by Samuel Pitman sang, followed by a Bradford street procession including King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co No 1 and packing room employees of National Rubber Co. The interment was at North Burial Ground with Chaplain Leonard Sanford reading the burial service.
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Earl P. Bowen
Congregational Church
J. P. Lane
Samuel Pitman
Bradford Street
James Coggeshall
United Brothers Lodge
S. C
O. F
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co
Richard R. Magee
National Rubber Co
Col
C. A. Waluron
I. O
William Garlay
Reba Lodge DV
Leonard Sanford
In Memoriam and Kive Purne Excerpts from Local Writings
A memorial note by Bristol Y M C A managers honors Frank G Morley praising his duty and generosity, mourning his loss and praying for comfort. A second excerpt critiques Sanborns history of New Hampshire on Philip the Indian leader, describing diverse verdicts, eulogies, and myths surrounding his war and status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. C. Association
Bristol
Frank G. Morley
Christ
The
Y. M.C. A. Morton D. Andrews, Gro. A. Pike
J. Bicuston
Talbot
W. H. Spooner
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U.S. Grant
Iano
Colorado
Kive Purne
Sanborn
New Hampshire
Philip
New England
Pontiac
Tecumseh
Black Hawk
Earth
Pheseton
Cato
Rosseau
Schoolcraft
Catlin
Massasoit
Plymouth
Palfrey
Wm. Cobb
Dighton
Fall River
Tilden
Dr. Schenck
Ayer
Huntsville
Ala
Apld-Ly
Gar Geo. A. Pike
Hope and
Bradford Streets
WM. H. Richards
Odd Fellows Building
William A. Buffington
Morris
Oo Ke
Wilkinson
John Grimes
Catharine Wilkinson
Coox E
Barrington
Frederic Allen
Edwin
Isabella Cooke
Pittsfield
B. Morley
Alger
Ba Nm
Instant
Henrietta Alger
Gusuk
Sharom
Edward Gushee, Jr
Houxr
Grafton
Wm. A. Hunt
Providence
Brown
Ali River
Josiah Brown
Phoenix Marine Journal
Port of
B. Darfee
Gannon
Borden
Darfee
Schr
James
English Barker
Rondont
Alchmana Mate Co
Manlove
Cunliz
Bowen
Dill
Lehr
Wells
Vineyard Haven
Walge
Sehr
Panthes
McDidé
Elizabethport
Phenix Sugar
Hamilton
Bowers
Welico
B. Durfee
HE. Borden
Durfee
Caroline
Dyer
LB. Durfee
R. Borden
Adriana
Iril
Gardner
Wales
St. Durfee
Wm. Bowen
R. Durfee
Idx M
Patte
William McCaw
High Street
State
Court Streets
Otis Munro
G. Geo. H. Reynolds
Stops Street
C. W. Easterbrooks
Franklin Coal
Celow
RS. J. S
Henry Goff
Walter B. Stanton
William B. Kimball
Palestine and
Jerusalem
Nazareth
Petra
Peninsula OF
Sinai
James D. McCabe, Jr
Rhode Island
Joshua Jones
Frank P. Newell
L. A. Wright
Morty Kerby
Hattie McElroy
John B. Pearch
Babbitt
Illiam
Taylor
adReranr
Eliza B. French
David Bugbee
Wm. 2. Taylor
James E. French
Listol
Bristol Phenix
Presian Court
Bradford Reed
Daniel Wfason
Porozane Court
Ruth Smith
Daniel W. Mason
Justn
Obate Court
Mary T. Smith
Daniel W. Maxson
Autaw
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