Bird life and camping talk at Newport and Vineyard Grove
Bes Gen Butler and Frank Moulton yacht at Newport and mock lines about living well. Baptists at Martha's Vineyard inaugurate a camp meeting at Vineyard Grove with water imagery. Sam Henry Ward Beecher conducts a Sunday tent meeting at Twin Mountain House, drawing listeners.
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Gen. Butler
Frank Moulton
Newport
Martha’s Vineyard
Vineyard Grove
Sam Henry Ward Beecher
Queen Victoria Survives Yacht Collision Cruise
The incident shows Queen Victoria nearly facing ruin as her yacht collided with another vessel. The close call resembled a dangerous accident for a moment, but the queen ultimately remained unharmed and the situation resolved without injury.
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Queen Victoria
The Governor Battle Heads to Crisis in Old Bay State
The Governor race nears a pivotal moment in Massachusetts as the winner may be settled soon. The loser faces an uncertain future, seeking consolation amid eager anticipation and political maneuvering.
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Tar
Old Bay State
War debts and reform in a cautious political sea
The piece notes Mount Holyoke Seminary as a banner institution aiding missionaries, laments Abyssinian war costs above forty million dollars, and comments on European diplomacy, Turkish affairs, Verzégovinian insurrection potential, and General N P Banks weighing a new political movement. It warns against trusting political fortunes to an unstable enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Holyoke Seminary
Salem’s Quiet City Stirred by Mine Rumor
Rumors swirl that beneath Salem lies a silver mine, stirring talk of a source for wealth and perhaps new stock for spoons. The old city, famed for calm, shows signs of unexpected upheaval as speculation grows.
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Salem
Benjamin
Mrs Lincoln’s Recovery From Insanity Reported
To Mrs Abraham Lincoln is spoken of as restored from her insanity. The cure must have been quite unexpected as she was reported hopelessly insane only a short time since. The declining years of the wife of the martyred President do not appear to have much comfort in them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Centenary Singers and a Reluctant Evangelist
The piece notes Mr. Moody’s opposition to life writing about him and cautions a Hartford publisher seeking a popular biography. Gilmore urges a Centennial event with 100,000 voices singing a centennial hymn to honor the milestone, but the old tale of universal shouts amid restraint suggests such a mass chorus may not occur as planned.
Illinois faces Ku Kluxism, justice aims to end barbarism
The piece asserts Illinois has a Ku Klux problem and predicts swift enforcement of law to curb outlawry. It expresses hope for a rapid end to the barbarisms and urges authorities to press power decisively to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Egypt
Pity for parsons amid empty pews and sleepy deacons
The writer laments dwindling church attention with absent or asleep deacons and leaders. He questions how preachers can engage drowsy congregations and whether any effort to provide more lively sermons would help, noting some do try occasionally.
Difference in views on license for Old Massachusetts chair
Comparing A H Rice and William Gaston as candidates for the executive chair in Old Massachusetts the debate centers on liquor licenses one Republican favoring license and the other Democrat who has favored license The call emerges for a pro prohibition stance to revive party activity and avoid tame disputes
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A. H. Rice
William Gaston
Old
Massachusetts
Old Bay
Rede
Ministers rising to editorial duties and more in era
A fragment from a rough text notes Frost comments and jokes about ministers taking on various roles in the press. It mentions Rev W H H Murray and anticipated shifts in publishing leadership, including a Stone for publisher and a heavy sheet. The tone is satirical about clergy diversifying into journalism.
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W. H. H. Murray
Adirondack
Europe
West grain reports ease fears over shortages
The West reports grain not as gloomy as feared, plenty of quality left and flour possible, corn use postponed. Wheat is now viewed as essential, with no ready substitute, concluding with a farewell to the antagonist Croaker.
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Croaker
Grimwood Balloonist Fate Confirmed in Waters
Recent accounts confirm at least one balloonist is dead. Grimwood of the Chicago Press is reported to have found a watery grave, ending a dangerous aerial venture. The public longs for closure beyond idle curiosity about these exploits.
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Grim~ Wood
Chicago Press
Revelations of Masons and Shifting Post Office Troubles
The piece critiques Boston area governance and the Post Office, urging a change in management and accountability. It then recounts the lore of William Morgan, the alleged early anti Masonic figure, his disappearance and rumored survival, and the political sting around Thurlow Weed and anti Masonic opposition in historic public discourse.
Temperance tale from Washington barroom trickster
In Washington Ralph Johnson kept whisky in his saloon and feared the temperance push. He offered to sell his five barrels to local ladies, who paid him $800 to haul it away. They poured it into the street, and he joined the temperance cause only to head to Lynchburg for a new stock of 11,000 barrels of whiskey. He claimed weak old whiskey could not be sold, so it washed gutters instead of being drunk.
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Washington
Ohle
Ralph Johnson
Ralph
Lynchburg
Mr. Johnson
Perkins
Unclear OCR item mentions banks and stores in August
The readable fragment references August dates and a list of stores and track scales though details are garbled. It appears to describe a local event or sale involving several banks or stores within a week in August, with scattered numbers and items.
Census shows city reaches over fifty thousand people
Census data indicate the city’s population topped fifty thousand, with the latest assessor’s enumeration suggesting a marginal increase over prior figures. Officials note continued growth and plan for expanded services and infrastructure to accommodate new residents.
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Yehowsin
Clams Celebrate Summer in Narragansett Bay Parlor
The Boston Post notes clams as the summer centerpiece along Narragansett Bay and inlets, where the creature is pictured as inquisitive and disporting through long days. It contrasts Rhode Island’s claim of hearty clams drawing visitors to learn their secret, while Connecticut towns focus on oysters and onions in Fairhaven and Wethersfield.
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Boston Post
Narragansett Bay
Fairhaven
Wethersfield
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Unpopular MP Faces Hostile House of Commons
Rev Wayland Hoyt, touring Europe, reports from Parliament where Dr Kenealey, famed advocate for the Tichborne claimant, draws sharp contempt. His clear, strong voice fails to cut through a chorus of laughter and murmurs as listeners struggle to hear him.
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Wayland Hoyt
Europe
Boston Journal
Houses of Parliament
House of Commons
Kenealey
Dr. Kenealey
House
Centennial granddaughter of Ethan Allen proved apocryphal
The Montpelier Freeman rejects a claim that Ethan Allen’s granddaughter is living in Western Massachusetts at 101. It details Allen’s marriage to Mary Brownson in 1762, their children Joseph’s death, five daughters including Lucy and Mary Ann, and a second marriage to Fanny Buchanan in 1784 producing Ethan, Hannibal, and Fanny. The piece labels the Centennial granddaughter claim as entirely apocryphal.
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Montpelier
Freeman
Ethan Allen
Massachusetts
Allen
Mary Brownson
Joseph
Lucy
Samuel Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Parmiccla
E. W. Keyes
Burlington
Loraine
Mary Ann
Fanny Buchanan
Norfolk
Ethan
New York
Hannibal
Fanny
Montreal
Veteran Eleazer Waldron Celebrates 96th Birthday on Street
Mr Eleazer Waldron a longtime resident born in Bristol Rhode Island marked his 96th birthday this month appearing on Fall River streets. An early seafaring life led him to outdoor work including gardening for many years. His wife Wilwits died eleven years ago aged 73 leaving sixteen children of whom ten survived to adulthood. He currently resides with his widowed daughter Mrs Abby Davol on Rodman Street.
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Eleazer Waldron
Mr. Waldron
Bristol
R. I
C. Wilwits
Waldron
Abby Davol
Rodman Street
Fall River News
Opposition of the planet Saturn in closest approach
The article notes Saturn in opposition to the sun, appearing as a pale yellow star in the southeastern sky. It explains the alignment of sun earth and Saturn, with Earth between the sun and Saturn, and records a nearest approach of about 830 million miles, the closest ever. on the far side of the sun Saturn would be about a thousand million miles away.
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Satturn
Saturn
Earth
Sun
The National Union Party Emerges in Massachusetts
A new political group named The National Union Party forms in Massachusetts. Its motto proclaims honesty and purity, criticizing existing parties for stagnation and corruption while promising earnest reforms and a less partisan future. The platform anticipates a fresh, principled approach amid looming political battles.
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Massachusetts
National Union Party
Wen
Sabbath School excursion to Halsey Farm and town events
The Sabbath School linked with South Christian Church rode the railroad to Halsey Farm last Tuesday for an enjoyable day. An illustrated Dover Egg Beater ad offers a useful utility article for housewives, urging merchants to stock it. An open air Temperance meeting is planned on the Common Sunday at 6 pm with A D Welch and Wm H Barron of Providencespeeches and choral singing by the Zerraba Choral Union. If rain, gathering moves to the Y M C A Rooms.
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South Christian Church
Halsey Farm
Dover
Messrs. A. D. Welch
Wm. H. Barron
Providence
Zerraba Choral Union
Hope Street
Bradford
Union Streets
Montreal
Canada
Gornee Ae
A. P. Baxter
Hope and
Bradford Street
Somerville High School appoints Walter F Marston as principal
Mr Walter F Marston of Somerville Mass has been elected by the School Committee to lead Somerville High School starting the first Monday in September. He has four years teaching experience at Somerville High with about one hundred scholars under his care. His testimonials praise character scholarship and discipline. The committee expects a fortunate appointment for the school and community. Concrete sidewalk improvements continue with the Providence Concrete Co restoring walks in many streets and near St Marys Church and local properties.
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William Morgan
Masons
Maine
Thurlow Weed
Morgan
Weed
Walter F. Marston
Somerville
Mass
Marston
Somerville High School
Tihlis
Providence Concrete Co
Wood Street
St. Mary’s Church
Messrs
James and
John Duffy
High Street
Charles D. Eddy
Hope Street
A. O. Bourn
F. A. Easterbrooks
G. H. Farrington
Gideon Gifford
Samuel Thompson
Charles Johnson
Thames Street
Franklin Street
C. Johnson
William H. Thompson
Bradford Street
J.R. Bullock
State Street
Bristol Hotel
M. W. Newton
John Connery
Rebecca Simmons
Milk Street
John B. Pearce
David A. Wells
Paul Or
Apollos
Stos
Hans Christian Andersen
Waldeck
L. N. Fowler
Andrew Johnson
S. R. Wells & Co
Broadway
New York
Regatta on the harbor yields close sailing results
A Thursday regatta on the harbor featured a bright day and northeast wind. Start was delayed until 11 25 with Edward L. Bogert as starter and Charles W. Perry as time-keeper. Boats Caroline Spring Green Shoo Fly Nameless Leviathan posted times led by Spring Green 1h 9m 10s and Shoo Fly 1h 9m 2s amid fair competition.
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Edward L. Bogert
Charles W. Perry
Caroline
G. Richmond
Spring Green
George Chase
Arthur Bishop
Chas, Kimball
Leviathan
Guiteras
Chessawanock Island
Wrest
Tales
Mimittee
Andrews
Gifford
Bogert
President’s Rhode Island Clam Bake Attracts Elite Guests
A grand Rhode Island clam bake hosted near a pine grove fed the president, four cabinet members, two U.S. senators, three admirals, and other officials. The scene inspired a gala display with flags, decorations, and a praised chowder, blue fish, clams, corn, and Indian pudding. Town excitement peaked as 20,000 residents lined Hope and High streets to witness the procession and festivities.
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Iowa
Buthside
New, York, Herald
Providence Journal
Hope
High
Bradford
Hope Streets
Boston
Hope Street
General Grant
David A. Pierce
Hope and
State Streets
Bristol
Charles A. Waldron
High Street
Richard S. Pearse
Chas. Spooner
State Street
Misses Codman
Samuel Lindsey
Constitution Street
Augustus N. Miller
Franklin Street
Yok
Rhode Island
John A. C. Gladding
Rocky Point
Oakland Beach
Silver Spring
United States
Bristol Clam Bake Hosts President Grant in Rhode Island
The Bristol welcome to President Grant and his Cabinet was measured and orderly with decorations, military displays, and municipal pride. Gen Burnside hosted a Rhode Island clam bake near Burnside’s residence for about two hundred guests, highlighting hospitality and regional fare.
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Sresident Grant
Anthony and Burnside
General Woodruff
Light House Board
Anl
United States
Grant
Ball
Ocean View
Long Branch
Rhode Island
Woonsocket Patriot
Gen. Grant
Gen. Burnside
Burnside-Grant
Gen. Burnide
Burnside
Narragansett Bay
Philip
Mount Hope Bay
Burnsides
White House
Teft
Block Island
Woonsocket
Anthony
Bristol
Yterrible
Amr
Blackstone
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i.Gharéh
Er Batie’ & ‘Prew’s
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Stata
First Congregationalist Society
Boston Evening Journal
New England
West Indies
Central Falls
Grand Army
Pyle
James Pyle
Literary Notices
S. St. Wells & Co
America
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John 8. Davis
Bonnat
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Nile
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Suabia
Ottilienberg
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St. Peter
Lamoureux
Pauline Lucca
Nilsson
T. Cobb
Cambridge
Patience
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George Douglas
E. E. Brown
Eliza
Beth A. Davis
John Hay Furness
Ella Rodman Church
W- W. Bailey
Handel
Andre
William Howe
Adam Huyler
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Geo
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Bradford Streets
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Mon- Bis
Morris
N C. Bedell
Trudell—O’rourke
C. J Rogers
Joseph Trudell
Catharine O'Rourke
Buffington
Peckham
Wm. Miller
Wm. H. Buffington
Eva Peckham
Ephraim S. Peckham
Peck—Smits
Warren
William T. Peck
Georgie E. Smith
Armbrust
West
Barrington
Emily F
Leonard P. Weat
Philip G
Sarah B. Wilson
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Mary A
John Fitzsimmons
Taylor
North Providence
Ann Taylor
Kina
Cranston
Abby Ann
John S. King
Phoenix Marine Journal
Port of
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Gannon
Jim Providence
R. Borden
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Fall River
St. Borden
Schr. Favorite
Dyer
John Manlove
Torrey
Somersett
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Sehr
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Eaton
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Sebr
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J. B. Munro
New Haven Journal and Courier
Cook Robbin Winder CO
Washington St
John B. Munro
Wm. Beker, Jd. Swazey
TOST
Howard Gallop
Mr. Whittet
Mary Fauntsin
Anne Norisey
Maggie AicGovern
Mary R. Vaughn
Granville F. Tibbitts
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