Agassiz Remembered as Eminent Scientist and Mentor
The death of Louis John Rudolph Agassiz is marked by tributes to a life of science and education. Born 1807 in Switzerland, he shaped ichthyology and natural history in Europe and the United States. He led Harvard’s Museum of Comparative Zoology and the Penikese School, leaving a lasting scientific legacy and a call for endowment.
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Friends of Science
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T. G. Cary
Loch Earn disaster tale proven a fabrication
The Ville du Havre incident is revealed as falsehoods by sworn Ville du Havre officers statement. Cruelty in the scene is not present and the dark maritime shadow is reassessed as misrepresentation.
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Ville du Havre
Essex representative’s conduct in Congress questioned
The Essex Mass member is accused of backing Kellogg Louisiana by seating their delegates without committee reference and allying with Tremaine and Cox to strike the Bankruptcy Act. Critics say he obstructs Dawes and fails to reflect constituents’ views, urging retirement.
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Congress
Kellogg Party
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Cox
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Dawes
General Sickles as Madrid minister faces opposition
The piece notes reports that General Sickles resigned as Minister to Madrid and that the President declined to accept the resignation. It argues opposition exists among Americans, but cautions against frequent diplomatic changes and advocates for more permanency in ambassadorial postings to improve relations.
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Madrid
Castelar
Empress Eugenia Affected by Marshal Bazaine Sentence
Foreign papers report that Empress Eugenia is saddened by the sentence pronounced on Marshal Bazaine, reflecting a somber mood in Paris.
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Marshal Bazaine
Eugenia
Proposed Duc D Aumale as Inspector General of French Army
A French proposal suggests the Duc D Aumale to become Inspector General of the French Army. The remark about hiding the cat in the meal appears as a metaphorical aside.
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France
Duc D’aumale
Miller Seeks to Endear Himself to Americans in Italy
The Chicago Post notes Joa quin Miller, famed poet, now in Italy, with a chance to win American affection. The piece suggests he should visit Naples before his fate is sealed.
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Chicago Post
Joaquin Miller
Italy
Naples
Richardson Prefers Taxation Over Public Debt for Government
Secretary Richardson favors raising taxes rather than increasing the public debt to fund government expenses. He believes the debt left behind will suffice for future generations without substantial new additions.
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Richardson
Government suit against Credit Mobiliser drags on
The Government action over alleged fraud in the Credit Mobiliser and Union Pacific Railway affair appears to have little success. The case has gone against the United States, but an appeal is planned, leaving a wait for further developments.
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Union Pacific Railway
Sam
Secession by Bishop Cummins Sparks Reformed Church Move
The American Episcopal Church faces a new departure as Bishop Cummins of Kentucky secedes to form a group named the "Reformed" church. Observers doubt quick success, noting it may reveal hidden opinions, with time determining its significance or weakness.
Voyage from Aspinwall to Cuba Letters of the Virginius Massacre
A Cuba letter dated Nov 26 from Wyoming recounts the Virginius capture near Havana after an eight hour pursuit by Spanish gunboats. Four prisoners including Generals Ryan and Verona and Captain Fry were executed after being forced to kneel. Heads were severed and paraded. English and American victims followed in subsequent days before relief by the Ram Niobe and Juniata.
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Fate of Marshal Bazaine and guilty others debated
The text notes Bazaine suffered degradation and death sentences followed by twenty years seclusion imposed by President MacMahon. It adds the author believes other men yet uncondemned shared full guilt with the Marshal.
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Marshal Bazaine
MacMahon
Col Frederic Dent Dies in Washington at 87
Col Frederic Dent father of Mrs Grant died in Washington Monday night in his eighty eighth year. He had complained of slight illness the day before but showed no alarming symptoms until shortly before death and died without a struggle.
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Grant
Washington
Ex Mayor Pierce Starts Congressional Efforts for Specie Payments
The former Boston mayor begins his congressional career aiming to resume specie payments to restore credit abroad. General Butler dismisses the plan, claiming independence from global regard, while Pierce pursues work to preserve and strengthen national credit. a Bay State antidote to previous reputations.
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Bay State
Two U S Judges Resign Amid Controversy Over Repeal Effort
Two United States judges resigned. Judge Sherman of Ohio faced scrutiny for aiding the New York Stock Exchange repeal of a borrowed capital tax law and demanding $10,000 after the act. Judge Delahay of Kansas reportedly indulged too freely in alcohol, affecting his judicial duties.
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Sherman
Ohio
New York Stock Exchange
Delahay
Kansas
Body snatching arrest in Washington targets Christiana
Dispatch reports the Friday night arrest of two men and a white woman for body snatching in Washington. The white man, George A. Christiana, formerly a Surgeon General's office clerk, operated a widespread trade sending bodies to Ohio Virginia and District medical institutions. His diary shows daily activity through December 8 and attendance at medical lectures.
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George A. Christiana
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Capital Hill
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Virginia
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Mount Zion
Potter’s Field
Young Men’s Christian Association
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Christiana
Disappearance of Hartford Lady and Two Children
A Hartford Connecticut woman visiting in St John New Brunswick disappeared with her two children a four year old boy and a five year old girl weeks ago. A witness on the November 21 Portland to Boston train saw a woman and two children matching the description and heard the mother say their home was in Connecticut. They alighted at a station about an hour from Portland.
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Tuk Long Island Mystery
Abram Walters of Cold Spring claims his oyster dredge snagged a body belonging to Charles G. Kelsey of Huntington last August. The body part was later found by Ludlam and Franklin, and Walters continues dredging for the remainder. Am herst Woodhull, supervisor, has withdrawn the town reward offer for recovering the body.
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Manchester cotton spools fraud case ends with lenient verdict
In Manchester England several spool cotton manufacturers were arrested for overreporting yardage by twenty percent. They argued the cotton was intended for foreign export, not home consumption, and were discharged after this plea.
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England
Congressional Record thanks to Hon. Benjam in T. Eames
A note expresses gratitude to Hon. Benjamin T. Eames for copies of the Congressional Record. Also, Rev. Prof. Allen of Cambridge occupied the pulpit at St. Michael's Church on Sunday last.
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Benjamin T. Eames
Allen
Cambridge, Mass
St. Michael’s Church
Elder A. B. Warner to preach at Advent Chapel
Elder A. B. Warner of Providence will preach tomorrow at Advent Chapel in the Sunday afternoon and evening services.
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Providence
Advent Chapel
Coal Vessels Discharging Two Thousand Tons At Port
On Monday six coal vessels were discharged at this port with combined cargoes exceeding two thousand tons.
Artillery Entertainments Lecture by Hon Abraham Payne
The sixth lecture in the Artillery Entertainments series will be delivered by Hon. Abraham Payne of Providence at Town Hall on Tuesday evening, the 30th instant.
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Prosho
Abraham Payne
Providence
Bristol writer from Cuba letter notes dear prices
A Bristol author in a Cuba letter in another column complains that everything is costly except brandy and cigars which are cheap. He notes cabbage at eighty cents a head and urges readers to imagine such prices.
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Bristol Club Hosts First Annual Ball at Wood Street Harmony
The Bristol base ball club held its first annual ball at the Light Infantry harmony on Wood street Friday evening last week. A large party attended with members from several regional clubs. Prosho's band supplied the music.
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Tea Party Centennial at Town Hall Draws Crowded Turnout
The Baptist Social Union event in Town Hall Wednesday and Thursday evenings was well patronized with flags, decorated hall, and abundant refreshments. Receipts exceeded two hundred dollars.
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Special town meeting on Bristol annexation to Warren
A special town meeting will be held in the Court House Saturday afternoon at two o'clock to hear the report of the Committee of Seven on the act passed by the General Assembly at the last May session annexing a portion of Bristol to Warren and to take action as the electors present deem proper.
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Benj. B. Morris
Charles Sandford
A. M. Newman
Mason Pierce
N. B. Heath
A.W. Gooding
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James Wilson
Otis Munro
M. V. Newton
John D. Dimond
Samuel Taylor
J.C. Gallup
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Fred Fish
J. M. Stowe
Martin Bennett
G. Bedell
Charles H. Davis
Hiram Frisbie
Philip B. Bourn
Parker Borden
Benj. R. Waldron
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H. H. Bosworth
John Lake
Jeremiah Beau
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Holiday Preparations Advertisers Readied for Christmas Gifts
Dealers report busy holiday preparations with articles suitable for Christmas and New Year presents. Advertising notices crowd other content as markets signal approaching holidays with ample poultry and related items.
Bristol Music Society Presents Esther Oratorio
On Monday and Tuesday evenings the Bristol Music Society offers a performance of Esther or The Beautiful Queen by Bradbury directed by Prof. Lyman W. Dean. The 25 voice chorus will sing with tickets sold at George W. Easterbroke's store, where a hall plan is on view.
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Lyman W. Dean
Esther
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George W. Easterbroke
Excursion Train To Providence Draws City Crowds
A Friday evening service carried a large turnout of citizens to Providence with Warren and Barrington riders. Reallura Lodge No. 32 Good Templars members joined the trip to Evening Star Lodge for entertainment at venues like the Opera House where Edwin Booth performed. The return train arrived about half past midnight.
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Moran paintings for Aldine subscribers depict White Mountains and Green River Cliffs
The Aldine presents two Thomas Moran oil studies, pairing East and West scenes. One shows the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the other the Cliffs of Green River in Wyoming Territory, praised for fidelity and brilliance without exaggeration.
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