Monopolies and the slippage of justice in era’s system
The piece denounces monopolies in travel and trade as private despotisms that weaponize money against public welfare. It critiques the judiciary as captive to financial kings, laments effects on food and clothing costs, and condemns the cruel impact on workers and the poor. It warns of a growing slavery by monopoly and the moral decay of society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monopolies
Wale
Cristadory
Chilton
Christadory
Caneath Varieties for a Mild Sunny Summer
The text notes an unsettled summer with wild weather, lacking winter coldness, and unpredictable changes. It remarks that fruits are prospering despite heat and cold, suggesting summer persists briefly before true autumn arrives with apples and frosts. The piece reflects pleasant delusion about long warmth before winter’s return.
Ham Found In Chimney At Old Minister Place South Hadley
Taras of Dalton Mass holds one of two hams discovered in a forgotten chimney recess of the old minister place in South Hadley. The hams, long hidden and perfectly preserved, were found in the old chimney that had been forgotten for generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taras, Esq
Dalton
Mass
South Hadley
General B F Borrex and Butler at Vineyard meeting
A Boston Dater reports Gen B F Borrex attended a Martha's Vineyard revival last Sunday. When sinners were invited forward a devout sister urged Gen Butler to come to the altar and pray, while the officiating clergyman warned he would keep the crowd praying all night if he came forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Borrex
Martha's Vineyard
Boston
Gen
Butler
Heather
Camp Meeting on Martha's Vineyard Draws Thousands
Wesley Ove reports a large Methodist camp meeting on Martha's Vineyard with four hundred tents and many cottages. Up to eighty thousand attended daily, with extensive services, sermons, and singing led by notable pastors from Pawtucket to New York. The event, once a religious picnic, showcased unity among ministers and laypeople, ending with a strong appeal to conversion and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha's Vineyard
Cai Mattie
Wesley Ove
S. C. Brown
Bristol
Mr. Hall
Pawtucket
Upham
Whedon
Willett
John Allen
John
Newman
U .S. Senate
Messrs
Titus
Warren
Hawkins
New Bedford
Conper
Providence
Rockville
Angier
Edgartown
C. H. Foss
New York
Messrs. King
Fall River
Barnes
Peck
Worggster
Bates
Taunton
Lawyer
M. J. Talbot
Gov. Claflin
Senator Wilson
Russell
Hutchinson
Jesus
Mr. Whedon
Webster
South Carolina
Methodist Church
Minnesota
Hubbell
Brooklyn
A Brave Woman Defends Home Against Wildcat
Mrs Eliza Colyer a widow near Apple Mis killed a wildcat that leapt at her after she investigated noises from the garden The fight began when the animal attacked her dog She armed with a broken-tined pitchfork and thrust it into the creature piercing its throat and skull The brave woman displayed remarkable nerve in fending off the attack
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Colyer
Apple
Mis
Wen
Tur Horrors or Tue Paraguayan War
Buenos Ayres Herald correspondent reports Paraguayan war scenes as allied forces advance. Women and children survivors gather in groups without shelter, nearly naked and starving, suffering from poverty and disease. Invading troops spare little for noncombatants, many perish unseen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
New York Herald
Paraguay
Sitka Improvements Highlight Alaska Americanizing Shift
A Sitka letter states that before the 1867 cession the town’s sanitary condition was dire with turbid streets and decayed surroundings. It claims American rule has gravelled mud streets, added sidewalks, built a saw mill, erected houses, and improved habitation overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitka
Alaska
Turling Closen
Ingenious Cast Iron Tube Joint Improves Water Gas Pipelines
English manufacture introduces a conical worn-off end and angled boring to join tubes without cement. The quick, tight junction allows seamless insertion of one tube into another. Liverpool reportedly has about ninety miles of gas pipe using this method with reduced leakage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Liverpool
Marblehead
John Henry Barr
Nashua
N. H
Niles
Mich
Childless leadership noted in English women rights leaders
An English letter writer observes that none of the leading women's rights reformers in England are mothers or fathers. He notes most are unmarried and childless, claiming the leaders survey mankind from an ideal point with respect to natural friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Coal Regions Grapple With Mining Resumptions And Suspensions
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Lackawanna operations may resume soon while Lehigh sees a new suspension and several Schuylkill mines halt temporarily due to weak coal prices. It remains unlikely all regions can run concurrently this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur
Philadelphia Enquirer
Lackawana
Lehigh
Schuylkill
Gloves Used on Corpse Returned to Store in New Bedford
The New Bedford Mercury reports a woman bought white silk gloves at a draperies store and shortly after returned them saying they did not suit. It later emerged the gloves were used to grace a corpse dressed for burial and were removed before interment and given back to the storekeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New Bedford Mercury
Horse trader makes five swaps on short foray
A Taunton Gazette note describes a man in the horse business living within ten miles of Norton who traveled to a neighboring town about ten miles distant. During a brief absence of about four hours he swapped horses at least five times, estimating he realized about 40 in various trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton Gazelle
Norton
Spain
Forbes
Cuba
United States
Henry Warp Bereener
Chicago
Providence
Ireland
L. F. Pourtalos
U. S. Coast Survey
Florida
Montauk Point
Block Island
Georgia
Thearc Finas
Empress Eugenie to Tour the United States Next Year
A report quotes that Empress Eugenie will travel with about thirty attendants on a US tour next year. The itinerary includes Boston Newport New York Saratoga and Niagara Falls with a possible California stop. The source reflects speculative plans and nicknamed titles in a garbled OCR passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenie
Boston
Newport
New York
Saratoga
Niagara
Record of 19th Century Headlines and Local Notes
A sprawling collection of brief items notes storms in Indiana 1869, a diamond found at the Cape of Good Hope valued at 400000, charged appointees in Charleston, cows stolen near Auburn Massachusetts, child education in New York, coal monopoly costs, Confederate officers at Gettysburg, Chinese hotel workers in New York, Berlin surgeon Boehm's death, a Chicago accident, Cuban purchase offers to the U.S., various births deaths and local happenings across cities like Boston Philadelphia and Providence, with maritime and rail developments, farms and employment shifts, and oddities from New Bedford to Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Cape of Good Hope
Charleston
Auburn
Mass
Tar Tribune
New York
Gettysburg
A. Warte
Craftsbury
Sloucester
N. J
Samuel Harrizon
St. Joseph
Springfield
Maine
America
Quebec
Canada
Detroit
United States
New York Herald
Bristol Train of Artillery Uniform Discussed
Local Tintypes notes a proposed new uniform for the Bristol Train of Artillery as interest in local sports, especially baseball, surges to a peak this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Train of Artillery
Cornets Deliver Popular Outdoor Concert Again
The Cornets gave another of their popular outdoor concerts Wednesday evening, entertaining a gathered crowd with lively tunes and bright weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornets
A marked improvement on Wood street repairs
The Surveyor of Highways reports a marked improvement in repairs on Wood street. Work completed includes drainage clearing and surface leveling, with further minor adjustments planned to ensure lasting stability. Residents note smoother travel and fewer water pooling issues after recent work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iighways
Wood Street
Reverend T M Jones Preached in Local First Baptist Church
The Rev T M Jones formerly of Fredonia New York delivered a sermon last Sunday at the First Baptist Church in this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Jones
Fredonia
N. Y
First Baptist
E. N. Harris
Rhode Island Temperance Union
State Street
M. E
Bristolians Attend Clambake by Swanzea Society
A hearty turnout from Bristol attended the clambake hosted by the First Christian Society of Swanzea on Wednesday. Residents enjoyed a communal meal and local fellowship in fair weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Society of
Swanzea
Breakup of Old Brig Ends Dock Occupancy Near Market
The remains of the old brig long anchored west of the market building are being broken up and removed after years at that dock.
National Rubber Company Works Reopen After Repairs
After a stoppage for additions and repairs, the National Rubber Company's works resumed operations on Monday last, marking the return of activity at the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Rubber Company
Annual clambake and chowder by M. E. Church Portsmouth
The annual clambake and chowder of the M. E. Church of Portsmouth will be held at Bristol Ferry on Wednesday next weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. KE. Church
Portsmouth
Bristol Ferry
Pump Restored On State Street Sparks Convenience
The large iron pump on the north side of State street has again been put in good order and a new watering trough provided, a great convenience for residents and travelers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Auction Set For Mosher Estate Stores On Long Wharf
The stores numbered seven and eight on Long Wharf, held by the estate of the late William E. Mosher, are to be sold at public auction on the upcoming Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Wharf
William E. Mosher
Grand Army reunion shuttles ferry 15000 passengers
Providence Warren and Bristol lines carried over fifteen thousand passengers Tuesday for the Grand Army reunion at Ocean Cottage and Silver Spring, reflecting heavy local travel demand and festive turnout for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence, Warren and
Bristol
Ocean Cottage
Silver Spring
Grand Army of the Republic
Rhode Island
United States
Babbitt Post
General Grant
Easterbrook's Store Sells Finest Root and Spruce Beer
The best of root and spruce beer may be found at Mr. G. W. Easterbrook's store, signaling a selection highlight and local shopping note for patrons seeking traditional brews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Easterbrooks
Bedel
Sea captain tests new hand with mast down stairs
A sea captain orders a new hand to steer the main mast down the forecastle stairs. The novice replies he can manage it if the captain stands below to coil it up, reflecting seafaring discipline and training aboard.
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Batman Morning
Anglst
Tiprf
Burlington, Vt
Brown
Phi Beta Kappa Society
LI Saloek
Philips Brooks
Philadelphia
Henry ©. Whittaker
Manning Hall
Society For Missionary Inquiry
Augustus Strong
Cleveland
Ohio
Boehm
Berlin
Wordrum
Barbara Freitchie
Frederick
Whittier
Edward Howtanp
Lake Tuho
Cal
Clark's Point
Andrew Johnson
Bay Chaleur
East Brookfield
Commodore Vanderbilt
London
Frank Crawford
Robert L. Crawford
Mobile
Ala
London Atheneum
Lord Byron
Stowe
Judy
RC Grier
United States Supreme Court
Pebrand
Jenemian McDonald
Boston and Albany
Grantville
New England
David M. Clough
Canterbury
Fall River, Mass
John Lynen
Patrick Lynch
Cranston
R. I
Mr.antrobus
Washington
Rome
Richmond, Va
White Mountain
Mount Washington
Ithaca
Rupert Minzs
Reading
Manyunk
France
Texas
Iowa
Kansas
Lawrence Journal
Fanny Frern
Boston Poxt
Shore Line
Connecticut River
Newburyport Herald
Pat
Warren Bridge
H P. Pierce
Pierce Brothers
Poppasquish
Bourn's Avenue
Bradford Street
Bristol Neck
William J Miller
Conncil
Henry Gol
Board of Commissioners
Peekine
State
Asunyord
J Perkins
Danielsonville
Conn
Dana Hayes
Charles T. Jackson
Commonwealth of Mass
Somerset Street
T. J. Griffin
Johnson
Dorrance Street
Lt. I
Sumer
Jnoney
Literary Notices
Atlantic Monthly
Henry Jones
Reichenbach
Lady Byron
Jacob Flint
Qumba
Gabriellte de
Fiehls, Osgood, & Co
Lippincott
Anthony Trollope
Bullhampton
Parson John
Mary Lowther
Fenwick
Epes Sargent
Robert Dale Owen
Franklin Fitts
Paul HO Hayne
Hi. Hooper
J DB. Lippincott & Co
Fon Serremnen
Amanda McDouglas
Florence Percy
Mabel
Aunt Aleve
Roland Yorke
Henry Wood
Deacon & Peterson
Walnut Street
Philddelphia
George O' Lambdin
Abby Sage
Gridda
Magnazine
Grisehla
Lund and Houghton
Hiram Wovodraff
Col Philos Bush
Jerome
Fordham
Uly
Depo
Ani
Sudbierg
Park Place
Augitim
Dr. Drandreth
C. J Fay
P. A
Mammonton
Brandreth
Jd. Fay
P.M
Drogrista
Andreth
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