European unrest and the Tsarist gaze in New York and Boston
The piece surveys global tensions from England to France and Italy, noting revolutionary pressures, monarchic strains, and cautious republican resilience. It contrasts Moscow and the Muscovite view with American cities, saying Duke Alexis prefers New York for indulgence and Boston for intellectual exchange, while Boston edges out New York in mental economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke Alexis
New York
Boston
New England
Russia
Anti-Grant opposition struggles to gain prominence
The piece argues anti-Grant factions lack strong proponents and fail to gain public traction. It rebukes political maneuvering to unseat Grant, insists on respecting voters after three years in power, and criticizes Republicans who oppose the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Grant
Andrew Johnson
Republican Party
Reverend Thayer’s thirty years in Newport News pastorate
The Newport News tribute notes Rev. Dr. Thayer’s pastorate reaching its thirtieth year this month. It praises his devoted ministry, community welfare contributions, and the strong bond with his parishioners, expressing wishes for his continued service and future success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Thayer
Diaz Loses Support as Juarez Backs Government
The New York Herald reports from the City of Mexico on the 11th that the rebellion's backbone is broken. General Diaz has fallen from favor and many doubtful commanders have recognized President Juarez and pledged obedience to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
City of Mexico
Diaz
Juarez
Bread and milk diet populates Hope's lone man
Dr Isaac Bartlett of Hope Maine notes a man over sixty and weighing more than 200 pounds claims to have never eaten meat in his life. He subsists almost entirely on bread and milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Bartlett
Hope, Me
State Judge Indicted by U S Grand Jury in Jacksonville
Judge T. T. Long of the State Circuit Court was indicted by the United States Circuit Court Grand Jury in Jacksonville on charges of witness intimidation and interference with U S officers. He posted bonds of 6000 dollars to answer the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Court
Jacksonville
Fla
T. T. Long
State Circuit Court
Grand Jury
United States Circuit Court
United States
Governor Buckingham Seeks Granite Pedestals for Statues
The Boston Journal reports Governor Buckingham asked Connecticut for two pedestals of Connecticut granite for Roger Williams and General Greene statues to be placed in the national collection’s old hall. Rhode Island leaders are alerted to the issue as the wooden blocks and calico coverings risk future damage.
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Boston Journal
Buckingham
Connecticut
Old Hall
Rhode Island
Roger William
General Greene
Dry Surprise Valley lake yields vast salt bed
In Surprise Valley California a small lake has run dry exposing a sediment or bed of superior salt. The salt layer ranges from four inches to a foot in depth and spans about fifteen miles in length and six miles in width. Locals had never suspected salt in these lakes and the water was long thought to be clear fresh water with some alkali.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surprise Valley
California
Famine in Persia Drives Crowds to Barracks for Rice
Report describes Tehran crowds in famine suffering as hundreds swarm barrack squares for English rice. People are bare, exhausted, and often crushed. deaths are common as no aid is near and the famine is said to last until next July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
Teheran
Mexican groom weds Seminole bride in Mason Texas
Senor Robert Gardner of the republic of Mexico marries Miss Amy Perryman of the Seminole tribe in Mason Texas. The ceremony takes place by candle light at the bride’s wigwam with presiding justice James M. Hunter and many guests present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Mason
Mason County
James M. Hunter
Said
Robert Gardner
Republic of Mexico
Amy Perryman
Wild Cat
Little People Urge Christmas Tree for Burned Chicago Children
Gail Hamilton writes a earnest appeal to editors to aid burnt out Chicago children with a Christmas tree and gifts. She urges editors to shift focus from politics to the plight of displaced doll-owners and deprived playhouses, naming Presbyterian and Plymouth Congregational children and the little liberal Christians lacking sugar plums and jumping jacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Hamilton
Chicago
Press
Plymouth Congregational
East Chop Lighthouse Fire Destroys Structure
The East Chop lighthouse at Vineyard Haven harbor burned completely after a cloth wetted with stove prep oil ignited near an open patent oil can. Keeper Captain Luce and his daughter were severely burned. The lighthouse, built by Silas Daggett and funded by vessel owners, was valued at $2000 with no insurance.
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East Cuor
East Chop
Vineyard Haven Harbor
Luce
Silas Daggett
New Bedford Mercury
Burglaries at Middleboro total 22000 in cash and bonds
Late reports fix the plunder from Middleboro Massachusetts robberies at 22000 dollars in cash and bonds. Bonds belonged to Sidney Tucker and family, Capt Baker, Senaca Tucker, and Washburn with others. Suspects, two men who ran a Worcester gambling saloon, were seen in Taunton and Pawtucket before vanishing. Detective Swan pursued to Pawtucket, then Boston.
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Middleboro
Mass
United States
Sidney Tucker
Capt. Baker
Senaca Tucker
Washburn
Worcester
Taunton
Pawtucket
Swan
Boston
Local Tidings and Shipping Report
A light snow fell Tuesday and Wednesday morning as a Cold snap hits the region. The schooner Lottie J. Sparrow, Captain Grinnell, arrived at Havana on the 13th, ten days from this port. Barnabee is scheduled for next Thursday evening. Merry Christmas to all from Local Tintypes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie J. Sparrow
Grinnell
Havana
Elder A B Warner Leads Providence Sermons at Advent Chapel
Elder A B Warner of Providence preached at Advent Chapel through the day and evening last Sunday, delivering morning and evening services to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Warner
Providence
Advent Chapel
Preacher Exchange At State Street Church
Rev. J. P. Lane of the Congregational Church preached at State Street M E Church last Sunday forenoon in exchange with Rev. E. F. Smith who occupied the pulpit there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Lane
Congregational Church
State Street
M. E
E. F. Smith
Vaudeville Show Plays to Small Audience
E Rentz's Vaudeville Combination and Minstrel Alliance performed Tuesday evening in town but drew a modest crowd and received disappointing reaction from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Rentz
Vaudeville Combination
Minstrel Alliance
Debating Club to Discuss Government Indian Policy
Next Tuesday evening the Met Acoka Debating Club will discuss whether current government policy toward the Indians benefits both sides. Members are requested to attend promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metacoka Debating Club
Grand ball planned at Armory Hall on State Street
A grand ball will be held in Armory Hall on State Street next Monday evening. Managers announce four presents to be given, one to each of the two best lady dancers and two best gentleman dancers who attend the ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory Hall
State Street
D.handy
J. Nichols
J.daniels
Gs Senger
Daneer
DY J
Searles
Barnabee Concert Tickets On Sale At Town Hall Store
Tickets for the Barnabee Concert to be held in Town Hall Thursday evening are available at Mr G W Easterbrooks store. Buy now to secure a good seat as the hall is expected to be crowded for a capital entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
G. W. Easterbrooks
Wreaths Offered by Juniper Hill Cemetery Lead
The superintendent Mr. Thomas Kearns distributes beautiful Christmas wreaths through his shop on Bradford street at moderate prices. Interested buyers should apply at the John B. Munro store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juniper Hill Cemetery
Thomas Kearns
Kearns
John B. Munro
Bradford Street
Letters From Captain Eddy Report Whitford Arrival
Letters from Captain Charles D. Eddy aboard the schooner George W. Whitford say he reached St Johns Porto Rico on the 21st ultimo ten days from this port. He faced rough weather on the outward passage and lost the jib boom and fore topmast. He discharged his outward cargo on the 2d inst and was ready to sail for Arracibo to return home.
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Charles D. Eddy
George W. Whitford
St. Johns
Porto Rico
Iad
Arracaibo
Doctor Clarke Nearly Injured Stepping Into Buggy
Dr Clarke of Warren slipped trying to enter a buggy in front of the Bristol Hotel on State street Sunday evening. He fell under the carriage and was dragged a short distance over snow and earth before a passerby halted the horse. He escaped with no broken bones but sustained several bad bruises and was later driven to Warren.
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Europe
England
Prince of Wales
France
Republic
Napoleon
Cesar
Rome
Vatican
Turkey
Czar
Russia
Spain
Cuba
Austria
Prussia
Clarke
Warren
Bristol Hotel
State Street
Slippers on Display at Captain Pearse Store
Readers are invited to view a fine assortment of slippers at Captain Richard S. Pearse’s store perfect for Christmas gifts. The note praises the slippers as handsome, well fitting and affordable and thanks the captain for a pair sent to the writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard S. Pearse
Hog Island in Bristol Harbor Misidentified on Maps
The Portsmouth correspondent criticizes Rhode Island mapmakers for labeling Hog Island Perry Island as part of Bristol, noting the island lies within Portsmouth’s corporate limits. He cites outdated geography and a teacher in a public school who claimed Rhode Island had thirty one towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Providence Journal
Hog Island
Perry Island
Bristol Harbor
Bristol
Rhode Island
General Assembly
Christmas and Santa Claus Bring Joy Across the Nation
The season's spirit unites all faiths in giving as families celebrate Christmas. Santa Claus spreads cheer from coast to coast, charming children and merchants alike. Obituary notes the death of John R. Gardner at Ferry Hill after a long career in banking and public service, with his funeral at Juniper Hill Cemetery.
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Paterfamillias
St. Nicholas
Santa Claus
Atlantic
Pacific
Maine
Mexico
John R. Gardner
Ferry Hill
Juniper Hill
New York
Rgigion
Gardner
Gardener
New Orleans
Mr. Gardner
Professor Gardner to address town on soap and reform
A famous New England soap promoter named Professor Gardner is expected to visit town next week and speak at Town Hall on current topics. The Providence Press lauds Gardner and notes endorsements from presidents and generals, plus a humorous letter from Josiah Billings praising the soap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Gardner
New England
Providence Press
Europe
Josh Billings
Orriss
New York Weekly
Cor
Cliff & Fulton Sts
New York
St Alban’s Lodge Elects Officers for Upcoming Year
The St Alban’s Lodge of F and A Masons elected J Howard Manchester as W Master Edward W Brunsen as S Warden C F Herreshoff Jr as J Warden John H Pitman as Treasurer Samuel Pitman as Secretary Edwin Middleton as S Deacon Orrin Wilson as J Deacon James T Bowler as S Steward Frederic F Peabody as J Steward Thomas F Usher as Marshal Charles Salstein as Chaplain E P Brownell as Organist and Daniel G Lake as Tyler The installation was led by W R B Franklin with other grand officers present A Bristol Hotel supper followed with Mr M W Newton providing the meal and a social hour lasting until about 1 30 AM
Deaths of Flynn and Cooke Mark Tragic Day
The dry heating department foreman at the National Rubber Company plant, My. Barmey Flynn, died after bilious colic and cramps that began at work. He was 30 years old and had health issues for some time. Separately, Mr. Nicnoas W. Cooke, 71, a Coventry native long known in town, jumped from a third floor window in Providence, fracturing his skull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svuppen Dean
My. Barmey Flynn
National Rubber Company
Mr. Nicno
W. Cooke
G. T. Gray
Providence
Mr. Cooke
Coventry
Escaped Nun Edith O Gorman to Lecture on Convent Life
Miss Edith O Gorman former nun at St Joseph’s Convent Hudson City New Jersey will lecture on Life in a Convent at Town Hall on December 27 She relates years in confinement and details of veil ceremonies daily life confession and orphanage treatment while arguing against such life Her public appeal targets Protestant parents and she has spoken in Boston to ministers Tickets available at Bedell's Bradford Street store.
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Bristol
Edith O’gorman
St. Joseph’s Convent
Hudson City
New Jersey
Town Hall
Boston Journal
St. Joseph
Boston
St Joseph’s Convent
Miss O'Gorman
Miss O’gourman
Bedell
Bradford Street
Daniel in the Washington Building ad headline
An advertisement notes a Daniel in the Washington Building as a playful lure. It promotes holiday jewelry including diamonds and watches at Gray's 241 Westminster Street Providence. It also mentions J Munroe Taylor's Cream Yeast Baking Powder analyzed by chemists as harmless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Building
The
Lion’s den
Daniel
Gray’s
Westminster Street
Providence
J. Munroe Taylor
Readers inquire about Parson's Purgative Pills use
The letter asks PHG&NIX readers if they have used Parson's Purgative Pills and why not. It claims the pills are the best family physic and the top anti bilious remedy in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phg&nix
May 7 First Premiums for Marion United States Watches
Marion United States Watch Co. watches received First Premiums at several fairs 1870 1871 across New York Ohio Louisiana Texas. Giles Wales Co. exhibited at Fair of American Institute New York Fair of Ohio Mechanics Cincinnati Louisiana State Fair New Orleans Texas State Fair Houston and at other exhibitions over all competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion United States Watch Co
Giles, Wales & Co
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Bristol Bbons
Barnabee
Babbitt
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Frank G. Bourn
S. V
C. A. Barber
J. V
Q. M
G. E. S. Wilkinson
Nath. Gladding
George R. Shaw
James T. Phelps
Thomas
Sum
Josu Billings
Soap Autocrat
Station A
Pratt
Astra
Leading Fire Insurance Co
G. Tagliabue
Johnson
Swain
Lorenzo
Jessica
Buya
Hibbard & Hawkins
Dk Walker
Fagie
Literary Notices
E. B. Washburne
Joseph P. Thompson
Broadway Tabernacle Church
Sol” Smith Russell
Duak
William N. Byers
Rocky Mountain
R. Wells
Delamarre
Garandiere & Dupont
Rue Lombard
Paris
Mall
America
Joe Moses
Cortlandt St
Jeti-lyeon
Bryyan
Couays
Corps
Bryan
Cortlandt Street
Alchy
Nui
Sances
H. M. Jones
Clark Whitford
Mary J. Albro
Manton
Devoll—Burding
New Bedford
Elisha W. Devoll
Little Compton
R. I
Evelyon Burding
Ferry Iill
John Rt. Gardner
Lane
Ralph Emerson
James’ P
Emma L. Lane
Hammell
John
Patrick
Mary Hammell
Flynn
Barney Flynn
Fletcher
Fall River
James Fletcher
Wilbur
Somerset
Sarah Wilbur
Phoenix Marine Journal
R. L
Canonicus
Orswell
Harvest
Corwin
Dyer
Mary E. Rosevelt
Varnum
Statilla River
Georgia
Oregon
Wilson
Maar Ag
Washington — Building
Hope Street
Stewart
Southmayd
Malaga
Catawba
Daniel Wilcox
National Eagle Bank
U. S
U.S
State OF
Egg County
John G. Watson
Greene
Borresi
Colbert & Chamberlin
Chicago Tribune
Chapin &Gulic
F. Hovey
Montgomery Place
G. H. Reynolds
Martha Daggett
Reynolds Manufacturing Company
Thames Street
Church Street
Francis M. Dimond
WM. R. Taylor
G.H. Reynolds
Easterbrooks
Coggeshall
Ahart Nation
National Eagle Bank of Bristol
Chartling Rooms
A . J.G. Watson
Alden Fish
L West
N.B
A. P. Baxter
Lubins
Isabel F. Pearce
J.B. Munro
Bible Committee OF
American Bible Society
Dlotf Jas. P. Lane
Sec’y
the Halford Leicestershire
Alford Sauce Company
Bfasa
Gale
All Grocers
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