French Intrigue and Commodore Vanderbilt in Political Gossip
The piece panels a Paris power play with Count d Chambord and Louis Philippe’s son as royal contenders, Marshal McMahon urged to curb republican forces, and a wary public opinion split between empire splendor and republican capital. It also notes rumors of Commodore Vanderbilt for the presidency and critiques one term limits and party maneuvering.
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Count D’chambord
Louis Phillipe
Marshal McMahon
McMahon
France
Sedan
Commodore Vanderbilt
White House
Commodore
The Carlist Revolution and Spain’s Republican Struggle
The article argues the Republican government of Spain is likely to crush the Carlist insurgents as they advance poorly organized. It praises Spain’s move toward nationhood and notes European monarchies oppose democratization while Britain supports funding. The piece envisions a spreading republican influence as a global liberal trend.
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Spain
Don Carlos
Europe
Edinburg
Great Britain
Massachusetts Fourth in Liquor Manufacture Leads New York and Ohio
The Washington Sentinel notes Massachusetts ranks fourth among states in fermented liquor production trailing only New York Pennsylvania and Ohio. It paid 8580 280 62 as malt liquor tax to the federal government last year and 471 532 12 for the first nine months of the current fiscal year compared with 404 599 for the same period last year.
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T. the Washington Sentinel
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Newport Described By Times As Barrenness In Summer Scene
The New York Times lampoons Newport Rhode Island, imagining a flowerless, bare landscape with lacking trees and grass. The piece humorously blames a dream or lemon aid for the editor’s nightmare vision of the famed watering place.
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New York Times
Newport
Rhode Island
Times
Boss Tweed
Drowning Accidents Spur Caution This Summer
The season has seen many drownings, including many clergymen, as bathers heed games over safety. False alarm noises sometimes conceal real cries, costing lives. The piece urges greater water caution among bath lovers.
New Orleans figure uses intrigue to seek office
The passage notes a political operator in New Orleans pursuing influence by clinging to the President and General for leverage. It suggests a strained friendship between the leaders, yet a willingness to align for personal gain and popularity. The piece ends with a call to "wait and hear from the people."
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New Orleans
Massachusetts
Curiosities of travel and finance in New York 1873
Our New York Letter reports European travel estimates disproving inflated crowds, noting 18 533 Americans abroad this season plus 859 on the Cunard Branch from Boston and about 200 from other ports. It also critiques the Brooklyn Trust Company’s reconstruction and warns of trust issues. It ends with a sailor’s tale of paymaster discrimination on the Tuscarora and gold coin versus greenbacks.
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New York
Cunard
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
New Orleans
Europe
Bubble Trust Company
Brooklyn Trust Company
Uncle Sam
United States
Tuscarora
San Francisco
California
Junius
New England Farmer Frye Tillotson of Oxford Exemplar Dairy
The Boston Cultivator profiles Frye Tillotson of Oxford New Hampshire as a major regional farmer and dairyman. He runs about 1500 acres along the Connecticut river valley, milks 210 cows, and produced 1100 cheeses averaging 45 pounds. He fattened and sold 48 old hogs and 40 shoats, with hogs averaging 450 pounds dressed and shoats 250 pounds. He cultivated 60 acres of corn, fed 1000 bushels to hogs, and cuts 800 tons of hay while steaming 150 tons annually to save a third. His cattle are mainly native, and he cut 5200 cords of wood sold to the Passumpsic Railroad. A steam saw mill on his land has sawn over 1,000,000 feet of lumber. His cheese factory cost 8500 dollars and needs only two mentorynit, employing twenty-seven workers.
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New England
Boston
Frye Tillotson
Oxford
N. H
Connecticut River
Passumpsic Railroad Company
Harvest prospects loom large across Northwest crops
The Chicago Tribune notes a bountiful harvest across the Northwest with Minnesota and Wisconsin yielding immensely. Milwaukee chambers fear storing 40,000,000 bushels of surplus grain and seek railway and elevator cooperation to meet the market. General Butler attacks salary steal critics, claiming historic defenses and urging support for his stance.
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Chicago, Tribune
Northwest
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce
Two Marsie- Head Fishermen Return After Five Days Lost
William Ward and Lawrence Mulcy of the fishing schooner Louis tell of a five day five night fog ordeal off the Grand Banks. They drifted in a dory without food or water until sighting and being rescued by the W. A. Pew at Gloucester.
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Louis
Benjamin Craig
Grand Banks
William Ward
Lawrence Mulcy
W. A. Pew
Gloucester
The Sand Club Murder Weapon Explained
A man was hanged in San Francisco for murder with a sand club a weapon made from an eel skin filled with sand. The article details how blows from this device cause delayed brain injury and gradual flesh decay, noting the burglar who possessed such a tool and the reputation of pianist Heller possibly dying from a similar strike in Mexico.
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San Francisco
Heller
Mexico
Butler Salary Grievance Letter Praised for Wit
The Tribune critiques Butler's salary dispute letter calling it sophistry and egotism yet the cleverest defense of the unpopular measure. It notes how he dodges the core issue while mocking opponents and inflates his own qualifications at the end.
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Then. Y. Tribune
Butler
Huckleberry Party at Bullock Residence Draws 101 Attendees
A Pawtucket Chronicle item notes a huckleberry party hosted by Mr. Timothy Bullock and his son in Rehoboth. One hundred and one people attended, aged two months to ninety years, mainly relatives of the Bullocks from Providence, Pawtucket, North Providence, Taunton, Swansea, Seekonk, Dighton, Wartrep, and Rehoboth.
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Timothy Bullock and Son
Rehoboth
Bullock
Providence
North Providence
Taunton
Swansea
Seekonk
Dighton
Wartrep
Cholera Ravages in Mount Vernon Indiana Warns on Well Water
The St Louis Democrat notes Mount Vernon Indiana cholera deaths linked to well water, citing Troy and Louisiana. It urges health authorities to fill remaining wells as a cheap prevention worth more than cure.
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St. Louis Democrat
Mount Vernon
Indiana
Troy
Louisiana
Sea Captain Questioned on Dahomey Sunday Observance
A sea captain invited to speak before the society committee on the evangelization of Africa responds to a question about Dahomey subjects keeping Sunday with a curt yes and that they keep everything else they can reach.
Wealthy New York Tycoons And The Happy Life Question
An editor wonders if Astor Stewart and Vanderbilt, the city’s three richest men, are the happiest. Judging by their lifestyles they appear to enjoy life, clinging to status and influence as a measure of joy.
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Stewart
Vanderbilt
New York
First Baptist Church to Welcome Rev J F Morton Pulpit
Boston minister Rev J F Morton will occupy the pulpit at First Baptist Church tomorrow. Carey the water-cart driver enjoyed his first holiday in about three months on Thursday. The steamer Border City brought many excursionists from Fall River to Mount Hope last Tuesday. Uncle Joe notes in town arrests for drunkenness last Sunday included only one woman.
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Boston
First Baptist Church
Carey
Border City
Mount Hope
Fall River
Joe
Rain Begins Wednesday Night and Continues Through Friday
Rain began in the area on Wednesday night and persisted most of the time until Friday morning, bringing wet weather to the vicinity.
Largest party ever entertained at Mount Hope
The town recalls a record crowd at Mount Hope on Friday last week with a visiting party from Fall River. The event drew locals and visitors, highlighting Mount Hope as a popular social destination.
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Mount Hope
Fall River
Rubber firm to bore artesian well at yard site
The National Rubber Company has arranged to bore an artesian well in the yard south of the main buildings of their manufactory.
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National Rubber Company
Rev Vincent Delivers Sermon at First Baptist Church
The Rev. M. R. Vincent D D of New York preached at First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon while pastor Rev. H. M. Jones was away on his summer vacation.
Sail Boat Sunk by Steamer Border City at Mount Hope Landing
A sail boat was run into and sunk by the steamer Border City as it departed Mount Hope landing. Sail boat occupants were rescued and taken aboard the Border City and carried to Fall River. The Bristol Train of Artillery with the Providence American Band plans an excursion to Martha's Vineyard next Monday morning, with a brief street parade possible if weather allows.
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Mount Hope
Fall River
Bristol Train of Artillery
Providence
Martha’s Vineyard
Sacred concert by Bethel A M E Church choir
A sacred concert advertised for Town Hall last Monday evening by the Bethel A M E Church choir Providence. Choir members arrived late and attendance was rather slim.
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Bethel A. M. E. Church Choir
Providence
State Street M. E. Church Excursion To Riverside
The State Street M. E. Church and Sabbath School rail excursion to Riverside enjoyed an excellent shore dinner and a pleasant time. Excursionists traveled on the 9 10 morning train and returned at 5 30 in the afternoon.
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State Street M. E. Church
Riverside
Tenth annual New England Agricultural Society exhibition
The tenth annual exhibition will be held at Mystic Park near Boston on September 2 8 4 and dth. Hon George B Loring President of the Society will please accept our thanks for a complimentary ticket to the Fair.
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Mystic Park
Boston
George B. Loring
Sunday School excursion to Captain West's farm
The Sunday School connected with the Congregational Church, with many church members, rode in carriages to Captain West's farm at Bristol Ferry last Tuesday. There they held a clambake and picnic and enjoyed a pleasant outing together.
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Church and Society
Captain West
Bristol Ferry
Dogs in sheep pasture kill sheep near Mount Hope
Two dogs in a pasture near Mount Hope bit and severely wounded several sheep and killed one. The incident occurred a few days ago, raising calls to end canine mischief quickly.
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Mount Hope
Rip Van Winkle Performance Draws Town Hall Audience
A large audience attended the Rip Van Winkle entertainment at Town Hall last Saturday evening. Despite a small stage and other inconveniences, the show met expectations as the actors were well received and frequently applauded.
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Town Hall
Newport excursion arrives by Bay Queen to town
An excursion party of four or five hundred from Newport arrived Friday evening on the Bay Queen around 8 30 and left at 10 30. The Redwood Band was said to accompany them but kept a quiet presence with their music while in the area.
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Redwood
A. Burton & CO
Morrisania
Westchester Co
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Quartermaster Lincoln Sells Chromes Amid Busy Hours
B M Lincoln, described as having military on the brain recently, keeps selling chromes pictures frames curtains fixtures and paper hangings at very low prices. His store remains nearly full during much of the day as customers crowd in. He plans a trip to Martha's Vineyard next Monday.
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B. M. Lincoln
Martha’s Vineyard
Olive Branch or Oak Bluffs Cap Sparks Town Talk
Major Newton of the Bristol Hotel wears an O B cap to be unveiled next Monday. Rumor says Olive Branch Temple but the initials may simply stand for Oak Bluffs in a curious local mystery.
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Bristol
Oak Bluffs
Fire destroys Mechanics Machine Works in Warren
A Wednesday night blaze in the blacksmith shop spread to the machine shop and boiler house at The Mechanics Machine Works in Warren, engulfing the facility. About $50,000 in property was destroyed, with the fire’s reflection seen around eleven to twelve.
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Mechanics Machine Works
Warren
Tine HofeJan Concert at Town Hall Next Thursday
A Boston concert features Miss Addie Ryan contralto, Mrs. Hoffman vocalist, D. W. Reeves leading cornet, and Mr. Hoffman's Gottschalk style. Seats will fill quickly. tickets go on sale 9 o'clock Monday morning at Mr. G. W. Easterbrooks's store. Programmes available there.
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G. W. Easterbrooks
Addie Ryan
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Hoffman
D. W. Reeves
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Gottschalk
Drowned Youths in Fall River Sailboat Incident
A seven man sailing party left for Fall River for a pleasure trip. A capsize followed when a mast climber toppled the sail. George Yeiser, 20, drowned after his hat floated away. Rudolph Yeiser, two brothers from Troy, New York, survived.
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George Yeiser
Rudolph Yeiser
George
Rudolph
Mr. Stetson
Hope Street
Troy
N. Y
Neptunes Cruise Ends With Warm Welcome In Newport
The Neptune Club schooner yacht Robert A Forsyth anchored at Oak Bluffs and Newport during a cruise from South Norwalk. Commodore Charles Tompkins led a two rank parade and the party received many visitors before sailing to Rocky Point and home despite stormy weather.
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Robert A. Forsyth
Newport
Oak Bluffs
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Martha’s Vineyard
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W. H Simonson
Charles P. Uhle
Frank Mead
E. J. Taylor
Levi Fox
S. Jennings
J. Jennings
Allen Lester
George M. Sweet
C. Swartz
Thomas Gliddon
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Neptunes
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Pulpit Supplied During Pastor's Vacation at Congregational Church
Rev J P Lane is away on vacation until next month. Rev G L Locke of St Michael's will supply the pulpit. Rev W P Orrick of Reading PA preached last Sunday. Episcopal services led by Rev Locke. Morning service assisted by Rev Thomas Fales of Waltham MA.
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Congregational Church
G. L. Locke
St. Michael’s
W.P. Orrick
Reading
Penn
Mr. Locke
Thomas Fales
Waltham
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YMCA meetings slated for Sunday at Asylum and Common
The Young Men's Christian Association schedules a Sunday program with morning gathering at the Asylum at 10:30 and an evening meeting on the Common at six, weather permitting.
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Asylum
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