Vermont celebration and European travel trends discussed
The piece notes Vermont readers buzzing over a Bennington celebration and reflects on travel to Europe amid a commercial lull. It mentions Gov. Rice’s possible return to office, critique of hard money, and remarks on various political figures and events including Queen Victoria and President Hayes.
Strikes Inflate Burdens as Labor and Capital Clash
The piece argues strikes burden the poor nationwide and urges generosity from railroad managers toward workers. It cites Vanderbilt as a model, warns that violence will raise coal prices, and predicts higher winter costs for the public while appealing for calmer, cooperative relations between capital and labor.
Universal sympathy as the nation’s essential bond
An editorial argues that genuine sympathy and practical brotherhood among all classes could transform society. It urges individuals and cities to adopt broad plans addressing vice, temperance, and local industry while stressing interdependent wellbeing and shared responsibility for community restoration.
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Eminent Diplomats Then and Now a Call for Republican Shift
The passage argues that past masters like Talleyrand and Metternich wielded influence in monarchic times, but are fading as liberty grows. It notes ministers used subtle schemes while the people had little input. It predicts that demands for a say in governance rise as nations trend toward republican form.
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Gould Assaulted on Wall Street in Comic Riot
From Our Own Correspondent New York August 7 1877 describes Jay Gould being attacked by Major A Selover on Wall Street after a battle of taunts. Gould was helped into a storefront and taken away as the crowd and brokers condemn the assault though some say he deserved it. The piece also notes stock leaders Donahue Tweed and Gallagher and Vanderbilt’s wage proposals amid labor tensions and Italian Organ Grinders Protective Association humor.
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Forsaken New York Facing Tyrant Threats and Revolt
A mournful note warns of sinister plots against New Yorkers with a grim forecast of retaliation. The writer claims tyrants will regret further oppression as anger grows among the people and public fear rises.
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Local notes and notices from a summer issue
Fragments note bread flour quality at a family store, jewelry sale at Baxter's, a Congregational Church service cancellation, bonds gaining new meaning, B T A imports meeting next Monday, Lemuel G Richmond building a cottage at High and Valley, and scenic views from the hill east of Juniper Lance.
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Dog Days Arrive With Unchanged Heat and Almanac Note
Weather readers face the dog days as forecasts align with the almanac calling for continued heat. The season appears in line with typical July heat expectations this year.
New Granite Arch Gate at Juniper Hill Cemetery Entrance
A new arched gate of Westerly granite has been erected at the main entrance of Juniper Hill Cemetery. One arch stone weighs five and a half tons and the inner span measures ten and a half feet.
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Body of a man found on yacht anchor in harbor
On Tuesday several yachts anchored in the harbor. One vessel near the Railroad Company's wharf raised anchor and a crewman spotted a body believed to be that of a crowned man rising with the anchor. The body slipped back and sank before it could be recovered. On Thursday Collector A S DeWolf received a letter explaining haste prevented shore notification.
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Advent Chapel Preaching and Church Visit Scheduled
Notices announce Elder Augustus Durfee sermon at Advent Chapel Sunday and Bishop Hendricken’s official visit to St Mary’s Church Wood Street with confirmation in the afternoon.
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