New York politics corruption and reform urged by editorial
The piece denounces corruption in New York City government, accusing officials of long running fraud and urging taxpayers to demand accountability. It warns against federal control by party interests and calls for exposing the “tricksters” before liberties are surrendered. It also notes Texas rail bond offers and the suspension of Commissioner Pleasanton with J W Douglass appointed in his stead.
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The Burden of Royalty Opinion on Royal Wealth and Scandal
The author criticizes royal privilege and expenditure in Britain. They question the value of a funded royal family, the spending of royal children, and alleged scandals surrounding the heir apparent. The piece condemns royal pomp as a farce and nuisance supporting government.
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Who is my Neighbor 1 A mosaic of neighborly meanings
The passage explores many definitions of neighbor from friendship in need and shared beliefs to strangers and social measures. It notes neighbors appear as allies in trials, tools in daily life, or objects of judgment, then shifts to personal roles such as churchgoer or voter and even stereotypes tied to wealth.
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New Orleans Mobile and Texas Railroad Prospect Described
The Boston Advertiser notes Southern Securities face war caused demoralization and shift toward Western and Southwestern railroad projects. It highlights the New Orleans Mobile and Texas line from Mobile to New Orleans and Texas as a prominent Southern yet Northern led venture, amid expanding plantations and water power developments in Louisiana and Texas.
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Wasteed Time and Hope in a Baristo Piece
Clarence Fairfield reflects on wasted time and the desire to live life anew while urging heed to hopeful outlooks. He muses on the mercy of hope, the fragility of life, and the child's curiosity about hidden truths.
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Swansea clambake to be held at Pearse Grove
Next Tuesday rain permitting the Swansea Agricultural Library Association will stage a clambake at the Grove of William H. Pearse near Luther's Corner.
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California enterprise cited for achievements in Bulletin praise
The San Francisco Bulletin lauds California progress from the Overland Telegraph to a vast geological survey and a free university. It notes the state as a leader in seeds and plants imports, daily papers, and rapid transit, urging greater recognition beyond tourist view.
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G A R Calls Unite Over Roxbury Post Office Appointment
Washington mem bers of the Grand Army of the Republic denounce Edward Roxbury a former Confederate soldier for receiving a Post Office Department clerkship over Union veterans. The group urges united action to protest what they call government insult and reward for rebels.
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Quarrel Over Dogs Entering Maine Church Flares
Nearby residents and church members in a Maine community near Skowhegan clash over dogs in worship. Owners argue a right to bring dogs. opponents ban them and threaten legal action. The dispute split the choir and led to expulsions and resignations.
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Mackerel Fishing Boom Off Bath Maine Coast
The Bath Times reports a mackerel frenzy at Small Point harbor with thousands caught in seines nets and by hook and line. The Flying Dart from Swampscott secured a thousand barrels and other vessels took several hundred barrels while locals harvested the abundance without formal authority.
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Local readers seek more Warren news says Gazette
Residents urge more town items after weeks of sparse coverage. The Warren Gazette defends its reporting by noting the town has plenty of stories to tell if readers look closer.
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A Selfish Life and Its Narrow View of Love
A meditation condemns a selfish life as stagnant and petty. It contrasts a closed, petty world with the vast, world-spanning music of the skies, noting the speaker’s cabin lacks light from larger forces. The verse laments the limits of personal affection and small horizons.
Rocky Point and seaside reminiscences in Bristol town
A feature collection recalls Rocky Point and harbor life with light New York Times reprints, local lore, and old bristol seafaring days. It reflects on Pappoosesquaw Neck wharf relics and a bygone era of square riggers, ships, and youthful tales amid a changing town.
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Justices Court session records multiple Rhode Island cases
In this Justices' Court session before Trial Justice B J Munro on Tuesday August 8, Fales and Son of Pawtucket sue John B Herreshoff on a book account for 48 dollars for two propeller wheels. one wheel allegedly delivered to Fall River, defense seeks setoff. Other matters include N T Sanders and J Turner cases against Herreshoff, and sentences for dog without license, revelling and assault with a weapon with continuance to the 11th.
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