Party leadership and reform in the Republican ranks
The piece condemns self interest in Congress and urges Republicans to prioritize national interests. It criticizes Senator Morton as an inflationist and argues for a gold and silver basis, urging removal of inflation advocates to save the party. It warns against coalition with pro inflation factions and calls for principled leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomons
Congress
Republican Party
Morton
Senator Morton
Great Party of Progress
Jonah
Postmaster Jewel Poised to Start New Cabinet Duties
Jewel heads to assume new duties in the Cabinet amid warm welcomes from admirers. The popular figure is noted for the affection he receives, with observers predicting continued public displays of esteem as he begins his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel
Marshal Bazaine Escapes From St Marguerite Island
Marshal Bazaine slipped from a cliff terrace on St Marguerite island under cover of night with Col. Villette. He descended by a knotted rope to a hired boat, aided by his wife and cousin, and reached a waiting steamer. The vessel went toward Geneva with magistrates searching Grasse and Marseilles reporting the escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Bazaine
St. Marguerite
Italy
Col. Villette
Bazaine
Tuxe
Geneva
Grasse
Marseilles
France weighs stance on Spain's Carlist insurrection
The article ponders France position toward Carlism in Spain and whether Mac Mahon would act to suppress the rebellion if he shows resolve, noting uncertainty about France's true intentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Spain
Mac Mahon
Exiled crowd disrupts town as parsons fade from homes
A chaotic exodus of townspeople including a few clergy disrupts the area. The note warns readers to avoid visiting friends until they return, highlighting widespread absence and unsettled conditions.
Proposal to keep President at White House during term
Opinion argues against a law forcing the President to stay at the White House for the full term. It contends such a law would fail and implies that critics at Long Branch during summer would suffer less, framing the plan as impractical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Long Branch
Storm Track Spreads Wide Affects Nation
The storm's path stretched about a thousand miles impacting many regions. The piece notes both bitter and sweet effects for affected people and speculates a passing comet may be the cause of the lively disruptions.
London to showcase iron progress in U S display
The Old World asserts influence as London plans an iron focused exhibit in the United States. It is anticipated her display will surpass Vienna's Exposition and that her transatlantic visit will carry greater significance than the Centennial showcasing of industrial prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Vienna
Transatlantic
Wheat Crop Outlook Across the Northwest
The Chicago Tribune notes the Northwest yield will be slightly above last year while quality drops, mainly in Minnesota wheat. Iowa and Nebraska soft varieties should match or exceed last year's quality, boosting consumption demand and reducing hard wheat premiums.
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Chicago Tribune
Northwest
Minnesota
Milwaukee
Chicago
Iowa
Nebraska
Suit Questions Right to Stigma in Credit Reports
The San Francisco firm sues Bradstreet & Co challenging whether business standings can be loudly disparaged without solid reasons after switching agencies. Plaintiffs allege revengeful lowering of their credit, seeking damages while recognizing reports can be inaccurate and urging strict fact checking with care for business credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Mercantile Agency
Bradstreet & Co
New York
Bradstreets
Good books praised for moral influence in fiction
A writer urges parents to oversee their children s reading and praises two moral fiction titles The Son of the Organ Grinder by Madame Schwartz and Bessie Wilmerton as engaging stories that teach virtuous life while exposing vice The piece lauds public school presses for promoting useful literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Life
Madame Schwartz
Bessie Wilmerton
Tragic Drowning of a Five Year Old at Bern Township Canal
The Reading Times reports a drowning on Friday near Cross Keys hotel in Bern township. A five year old girl fell through a bridge board in Schuylkill canal while crossing with her eight year old brother. The brother clung on and urged help as the girl vanished beneath the water. James Richenbach jumped in and rescued the girl, but she could not be revived. The loss grieves the family and was described as an unusually distressing scene in the township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading Times and Dispatch
3D Lnst
Schuylkill Canal
Cross Keys Hotel
Bern Township
Gehrich
James Richenbach
Slade's Ferry Bridge Plans Moving Forward
George T. Stearns reports Chief Engineer Winslow of the Old Colony Railroad has returned from a bridge inspection tour and the Slade's Ferry bridge plans are decided. Construction will begin soon on two eastern piers for a ten span 155 foot each double decker crossing with the upper railroad deck and a lower roadway.
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Tue
Death of Capt Eben D. Cheste a Portland shipmaster
The Madrid Imparcial notes the Spanish Republic has been formally recognized by England France and Germany. Capt Eben D Cheste a longtime shipmaster of Portland Maine died Thursday at age 75.
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Eben D. Cheste
Portland
Ter
Madrid Imparcial
England
France
Germany
Butler Visits Spark Inquiry In New York
The text notes the pity of Butler avoiding New York visits due to reporters challenging him with questions about his acts and intentions.
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Ter
Butler
New York
Who Will Be Bay State Governor Next
The speaker urges identifying the forthcoming governor of the Old Bay State and notes the difficulty in deciding which name to offer for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Bay State
Death of Hon. Thomas T. Hazard in West Greenwich
The Hon. Thomas T. Hazard of West Greenwich died at his residence on Sunday August 2, aged eighty two. A Democrat, he held a prominent place in Rhode Island politics for two generations.
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Thomas T. Hazard
West Greenwich
That Town
Hazard
Candidates for Presidency Discuss Various Possible Choices
The article notes many names tied to a presidential race including Bristow Thurman Morton and a Massachusetts Essex representative. It questions who might be interviewed for the job and contemplates diverse fitness and suitability for the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary Bristow
Treasury
Thurman
Ohio
Morton
Essex
Mass
Fifth Cincinnati Exposition Promises Greater Display
The Fifth Cincinnati Industrial Exposition will be larger and more attractive than earlier events in the city. Locals take pride in hosting these expositions and fund them generously. The fair runs from September 2 to October 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Queen City
Excursion Notice for BTA to Oakland Beach
Locals advertise a BTA excursion to Oakland Beach set for next Thursday. Details appear in the advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland Beach
Rev John Gray to Preach at State Street M E Church
Rev. John Gray of New London Conn will preach at State Street M E Church tomorrow Sunday afternoon. He is a visiting preacher. The event invites church members and locals to attend this service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gray
New London
Conn
State Street
M. E
Sunday School group to Oakland Beach on Canonicus
Officers teachers and members of the State Street M E Church Sunday School will travel to Oakland Beach aboard the steamer Canonicus on Thursday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
M. E
Oakland Beach
Major M. V. Newton sails for Bristol Hotel proprietor
Major M. V. Newton, proprietor of the Bristol Hotel, took passage for home on the 6th inst at Liverpool aboard the steamer City of Brussels and will likely arrive here early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. V. Newton
Bristol
Liverpool
Brussels
Byfield B B Club to Meet Providence Juniors at Oakland Beach
The Byfield B B Club plans the third game of a series with the Providence Juniors at Oakland Beach on Thursday. The Byfields will travel via the Canon icus with the B T A Excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byfield B. B
Providence Juniors
Oakland Beach
Canonicus
B. T. of A
Wreck of schooner Alfred D Huddel with coal cargo
The schooner Alfred D Huddel from Georgetown D C carrying 470 tons of bituminous coal was wrecked on Beaver Tail last Sunday morning. It was bound for this port with coal intended for the P W Bristol Rail Road Co. There is no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred D. Huddel
Georgetown
D. C
Beaver Tail
P. W. & Bristol Railroad Co
Shore dinners shine at Silver Spring resort
Silver Spring is noted for excellent shore dinners that draw daily visitors. The passage praises Mr. Maxfield for his hotel and resort management, implying he deserves wealth for his service.
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Silver Spring
Maxfield
Croesus
Bristol Train of Artillery to Oakland Beach Excursion
The past officers and members of the Bristol Train of Artillery are invited to meet at the Artil lery Armory on Thursday at nine o clock. They will join the BTA Old Guard for a grand excursion to Oakland Beach that day. Fare is fifty cents.
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Bristol Train of Artillery
Artillery
B. T. A. Old Guard
Oakland Beach
E. T. A. Old Guard
Canonicus
ST Luke’s Church
East Greenwich
Providence and
Severe weekend storm wreaks wind and rain damage
A protracted storm began about one o clock last Saturday morning and lasted through Sunday night. Heavy rainfall and gusty winds felled a shade tree at High and Bradford, snapped branches, and damaged gardens and streets. Some roads were badly washed, but overall damage was less than feared. Warmer days followed the deluge.
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High
Bradford
Episcopal Hymnal Revision Committee Session Report
The Committee to revise the Hymnal Book of the Protestant Episcopal Church met in this town at Bishop Howe’s summer residence near Mount Hope last week. All members attended except Bishop Coxe, including Rt. Rev. Gregory Bedell of Ohio Cleveland Coxe of Western New York Frederick D Huntington of Central New York Thomas M Clark of Rhode Island M A D W Howe of Central Pennsylvania Rev Charles H Hall of Brooklyn and Henry C Pierrepont of Long Island.
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Protestant Episcopal Church
Bishop Howe
Mount Hope
Bishop Coxe
Messrs
Gregory Bedell
Ohio
Cleveland Coxe
New York
Frederick D. Huntington
Central
Thomas M. Clark
Rhoda Island
M. A. D.W. Howe
Pennsylvania
Charles H. Hall
Brooklyn
N. Y
Henry C. Pierrepont, Esq
Long Island
Rev C P Osborne to Occupy Pulpit Tomorrow Morning
Baltimore minister Rev C P Osborne is expected to preach at the Congregational Church tomorrow morning and afternoon. Citizens frequent Mr Arnold's Bradford Street saloon for ice cream and a new frozen pudding delight. A building on Hope Street east of State was torn down to make way for a larger structure. Captain R S Pearse moved stock to Thames Street. The Bristol Base Ball Club traveled to Newport to face the Phil Sheridan Club. Sheridan won 20 14 after Bristol had won 24 11 in the previous game on the town Common.
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C.P. Osborne
Baltimore, Md
Congregational Church
Hope Street
R. S. Pearse
Captain Pearse
Boots, Shoes, &c
Thames Street
Bradford
Bristol
Newport
Phil. Sheridan Club
Fort Adams
Phil. Sheridans
Bristols
C. C. Tiffany
New York
St. Michael’s Church
Wm. J. Tilley
Dalton
Mass
State Street
M. E
Dr. Vincent
E. R. Wood
Exeter
R. I
Advent
Weathersfield
Conn
Providence
Jim Fisk
Fall River
Boston
Old Colony
Fisk
Mount Hope Bay
Boston and Providence Railroad
Old Colony Railroad
Providence and Bristol Railroad
National
Minstrels at Town Hall Next Wednesday Evening
Sam Sharpley presents a minstrel show at Town Hall featuring Ethiopian character sketches burlesque and musical acts. The company offers a rapid sequence of music dancing and funny sidesplitting performances with laughs guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Sharpley
Town Hall
Mr. Sharpley
Four youths fined for willful mischief in midnight pranks
Police arrested two men about midnight Monday for hanging gates and ringing door bells and four more on Tuesday. All pleaded not guilty but later changed to guilty and were fined 3 dollars each plus costs totaling about 36 dollars. They paid and were discharged.
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Justice Court
Schenck
Sixth and Arch Streets
Philadelphia
Quincy House
Boston
Sessions at Naomi Street house end with four convictions
Sheriff Pearce and a posse raided a Bristol Neck home on Naomi Street, arresting Charles and Ann Williams and John L. and Betsey Dwelly for habitual drunkenness and disorder. They were sent to the State Farm for six months while Betsey Dwely was discharged and the house ordered vacated. A separate harbor race and local clergy visits followed in a bustling, mixed-community town.
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Naomi Street
Bristol Neck
Charles Williams
Ann Williams
John J. Dwelly
Pearce
Charles
John L
Betsey Dwelly
Ann
Williams
Dwelly
House of Correction
State Farm
Betsey Dwely
Baker’s Chowder Wins Local Notice at Oliver Street Eatery
Patrons praise Mr. C. L. Baker for excellent chowders at the Oliver street restaurant. Local clamour grows for early seating as Uncle Joe calls Baker’s bakes bully.
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C. L. Baker
Oliver Street
Christopher
Joe
Baker
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Rhode Island Society For the Encouragement of
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Westminster Street
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Rhode Island Society
Studio
Bromfield and
Tremont Streets
Office of New England Agricultural Society
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Kansas
Lovelock
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Ha Hopieins
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Sam Siarpley
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Westminster
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Just
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Hoyt
Cologne
Johnson’s
Murray and Lanmay
Florida
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Elmwood
Riverside
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W. H. Swift
St Rodman’s Wharf
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