Various 19th Century News Briefs Across Regions
Governor announces Texas fever found in cattle near Indianapolis. Germany’s fashionable watering places report slim patronage. Craig Castle in Aberdeenshire sold to a Bolivian millionaire. Dr. Lewis Park, War of 1812 veteran, dies in San Diego at 97. Great Western oatmeal mill burns in Woodstock Ontario. King and Queen of Italy silver wedding planned with festivities. Amalgamated Association and Mahoning Chenango iron men sign wage scales. Contracts awarded for Cranston insane asylum at 56191 dollars. Chinese population estimate reduced from 100 million to 350 million. American wedding at St Margarets London linked to Inman and Gordon Thomas families. Jennie Sylvester scolds Edward Bristol after he locks up horses trampling grain. Sir Thomas Booth claims lost heirship to Chadwick estate valued at 187 million. Mr Holbert dies after carriage accident near Ellenville. N B lawyer X G Herbert Lee arrested in Boston over estate affairs. U Harper’s Magazine lists poets including English, Moulton, Aldrich, Caldwell, Goldthwaite. Rhode Island and Western Railroad surveys Providence to Springfield route.
Pawtuxet Valley Fair Set At Park This September
The Pawtuxet Valley Agricultural Park Association announces the Kent County Fair to be held at Pawtuxet Valley Park on September 7 8 9 and 10. The exhibition promises interesting displays and daily races offering ample entertainment and excitement.
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Pawtuxet
New England Town Meeting and Its Aryan Mark
An excerpt from Harper's Magazine narrates a characteristic New England town meeting described by Anna C Brackett. It argues the democratic form bears an Aryan mark and traces its origins to ancient times. Illustrations accompany the piece by A B Frost.
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New England
Anna C. Brackett
Harper's Magazine
A. B. Frost
Women at the Fair and New Series in Flarper's Bazar
Julian Ralph will contribute an article on women’s preparations for the great Fair and its representation. Helen Marshall North begins a series titled My Lady Spinster aimed at unmarred ladies who hold the old maid title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Julian Ralph
Flarper
Helen Marshall North
Reunion of war governors sought by G A R encampment
The G A R encampment plans a reunion of former wartime governors. Five ex governors Curtin Blair Kirkwood Fletcher and Sprague are located, from Pennsylvania Michigan Iowa Missouri and Rhode Island respectively, with appeal for addresses of any others who held office during the Civil War era.
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Curtin
Pennsylvania
Blair
Michigan
Kirkwood
Towa
Fletcher
Missouri
Sprague
Rhode Island
Washington, D. C
Trade optimism grows from West crops and fair trade hopes
Dun and Co's Review of Trade reports better wheat and corn prospects from western advices while cotton outlook improves. Despite large strikes in New York Pennsylvania and Tennessee troops mobilized, traffic interruptions loom yet stocks stay steady or higher. Gold exports rise, money remains abundant and collections improve overall.
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West
New York
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Dun & Co
New Land For Sgerriers In Olympic Peninsula Vision
The article describes the Olympic Peninsula as largely unsettled and rich in timber game and dairy potential. Settlers, 700 to 800 last year, move to the interior awaiting surveys and claims. A railroad toward Juan de Fuca is anticipated to unlock value along streams and prairies.
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Sgerriers
Olympic Peninsula
Olympic Mountains
Pacific Coast
Gray's Harbor
Shoalwater Bay
Strait of
Juan de Fuca
Washington
Evergreen State
Jelian Rauow
Harper's Magazine
Washington Reforms Cut Political Influence in Departments
In Washington in 1892 a shift from politicized clerks to principled, industrious workers is noted. Departments report reduced political meddling, with officials focusing on duties rather than campaign influence. A large visitor influx is expected for September 18 with extensive GAR planning, barracks in White Lot, a replica hearings display, and grand street lights planned for the reunion.
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Washington
GAR
White Lot
Heat of Scinde and Desert Regions Compared by Observers
The London Standard describes extreme global heat, noting Scinde’s intensity as a benchmark with reports of 200 degrees in sunlit tubes and 120 in shade in the hottest belts. It cites windsail cooling in Scinde and the deadly Badi simoon winds broadening the danger across Bushire, Shikarpur, and Jacobabad.
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Hor Cumates
Globe
Aden
Scinde
Bushire
Persian Gulf
Central Asia
Aryouch
Shikarpur
Sukkor
Kachij
Jacobabad
London Standard
Local Clergy and Visitors Highlight Town Affairs
Rev. Mr. Johnson, former Trinity rector, visits current rector Rev. Wm. R. Trotter. Rev. William L. Brown of Wrentham Mass., ex-pastor here, led East Baptist Church services. Rev. Howard M. Jones of Iowa to preach at First Baptist Church. Mrs John G Watson, Mrs William H Spooner, Mrs Henry Remington and Mr Edward G Watson visited the White Mountains this week.
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Mr. Johnson
Trinity Church
Wm. R. Trotter
William L. Brown
Wrentham
Mass
East Baptist Church
Howard M. Jones
Iowa
First Baptist Church
Mr. Jones
John G Watson
William H. Spooner
Henry Remington
Edward G. Watson
White Mountains
Albert Sherman
Milford Commandery
Knights Templar
Denver
Colorado
Sherman
Braggville
Bread Knife Fame and Keeley Institute Update
The Christy Bread Knife is praised as the best bread cutting tool, boasting perfect slices for hot or cold bread. A Keeley institute opens in Providence under the Lexington manager, promoting double chloride of gold remedies for alcoholism. Plymouth notices mourn the death of Mr Morton Davis Andrews of Boston, a lawyer, with fond recollections from Plymouth friends. A Rhode Island patent list dated August 23, 1892, includes for Brown & Sharpe and others inventions such as a hair clipper and workman’s recording devices.
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Keeley Institute
Providence
Lexington
Mass
Keeley
Ruope Isuanp
Rhode Island
Franklin B. Hough
F Street
N. W
Washington D. C
Joseph Boulard
Newport
Cyrus Carleton
Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Company
Charles P. Cottrell
Stonington, Conn
Steam Yacht Tru ant launched for Mrs Helen H Newberry
The steel steam yacht Tru ant by Herreshoff Mfg Co for Mrs. Helen H. Newberry of Detroit was launched Wednesday morning. The Providence Hovss will open the Fall and Winter season August 29 with Cleveland’s All-United Minstrels for three nights and a matinee, featuring John Queen and Cyrene among others. Columbus Day plans urged with local committees, school salutes, and public ceremonies to involve citizens and editors. fashion section notes fall trends and accessories with thanks to Lord and Taylor for style tips.
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Vallerrezas
General Assembly
America
Columbus
Waenzas
United States
Congress
I. D. KristLn Brown
Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
Republic
Russell Brown
Herreshoff Mafg. Co
Helen H. Newberry
Detroit
Mich
Boat Building Establishment
Providence Orzna Hovss
Robert Morrow
Cleveland
All-United Minstrels
Mr. Cleveland
John Queen
Big 4
Smith
Martin, Haley and
Sparks
Charles Kenna
Barney Fagan
Henry J. Howard
Nat C. Goodwin
Goodwin
Providence
Francis Bellamy
Boston
Mass
Sarah
Lord and Taylor
Sidney Eagre
Sometime in Eternity Poem of Faith and Hope
Poem contemplating eternal joys and the resurrection. It speaks of childhood dreams, steadfast friends, and universal compassion. It envisions wisdom, true hearts, and guiding love leading to enlightenment and the unveiling of nature's hidden mysteries in a long promised morn.
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Arctic
Longtime Warren priest dies in Stamford age 75
Rev Fr Michaen McCailion pastor of St Marys Church Warren died Sunday in Stamford Conn in the 76th year of age. He was the district widow oldest priest and formerly led Bristol and Warren parishes. Funeral from St Marys Warren was Wednesday morning with many from the parish in attendance. Also Harper s Magazine September carries two literary pieces Lowell on Chapman and Theodore Child on Literary Paris with portraits.
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Michaen McCailion
St. Mary’s Church
Warren
Stamford
Conn
Bristol
St Mary's Church
St. Mary's Church
Harper's Magazine
James Russell Lowell
Chapman
Theodore Child
Paris
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Geo. H Urrer
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Indianapolis
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Aberdeenshire
Scotland
Lewis Park
San Diego
Cal
Great Western Oatmeal and
Woodstock
Ont
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Amalgamated Association
Iron Manufacturers
Mahoning and
Chenango Valleys
Cranston
China
St. Margaret’s
London
W. H. Inman
Col
Gordon Thomas
Jennie Sylvester
Edward Bristol
Vassar
Thomas Booth
Andrew Chadwick
England
Holbert
New York City
Ellenville
Ulster County
X. G. Herbert Lee
St. John
N. B
Uuurper's Magazine
Thomas Dunn English
Louise Chandler Moulton
Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Eleanor B Caldwell
G. H. Goldthwaite
Rhode Island and Western Railroad Company
Springfield
Russia
Vladi-Kavkas-Caucasus
London County Council
Wren
Hood
S&f
Neosho River
Oswego
Kan
Crawford A Nightingale
Court House
Ayer
Rumford Chemical Works
R. I
Kemp
Colmar
Local Affairs
St. Augustine’s Day
George E. Slocum
Princeton, Mass
H. A. Stevens
Congregational Church
National India Rubber Co
Bristol Train of Artillery
C. H. Straight
Stanley's Grove
Barrington
Philp B. Bourn
John Tweedale
George F Stanton
Miss Stanton
Watch Hill
Henry A. Stevens
State Street
M E
Wm. J Smith
Nettie Easterbrooks
Moses Easterbrooks
Roxbury, Mass
James T McCaughey
Martha's Vineyard
M. E
Willam Connery
Chicago
James Kinkade
Nellie Kinkade
Buffalo
Thomas Connery
The
G A.R Hall
Elizabeth Terry
Saugatuck, Conn
Nathaniel Gladding
Als. Gladding and Son
Saugatuck
Theodore W. Foster
Mount Hope
C. L. Baker
Plymouth
Morton Davis Andrews
Andrews
Elizabeth
Henry Andrews
Robert B. Hall
J. B. Greene
Bay
Bullock's Point
Crescent Park
Isabella Fullerton
Iull's Wharf
Lydia E. Pinkham
Josephine Schoen
Baker St
Baltimore
M. Hamill, Jr
C& CO
Corner High and
Franklin Streets
St. Louis
C. F. Herreshoff
Pyle
Arlene
Ven Ben
James Plie
New
J.B. Barnaby Co
Dorrance and Westminster Sts
Providence, R. I
Rock River
Chicago Opera House
Thomas Moore
Ob WoLf
William Boadford
Wolf, Jr
William Band Mariool
Wolf
McCallion
Michael McCallion O' Warren
White Ua
Os Smith
Broadway
Revidence
DR. Hough
Michael Hamill
Eugene F Wallace
Alfred Coles
Myrtle Avenue
Brooklyn N. Y
Milford
N. H
Myrtle Aveenue
Brooklyn
Bradford's Family Grocery
Hope Street
American Building Company
Westminster Street
Providence, R. J
Absolutply Safi
Managemieni
S’mi
Rhode Island Bank
Slog
Ele Premt
Thia Comppans
Tivester
Krowst
American Building Co
State Normal School
Bevelit & Waterman Sts
Owilson
Rpue
Offic Au Buroside
Geo He Peck
J. P. Reynolds
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S. W. Easterbrookes
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