Locomotive Milestone and Notable Obituaries in New England
In New York City 8600 families receive aid from charities. Cornelius Vanderbilt sent a $100 check toward the soldiers and painters monument in Newport. Rhode Island Locomotive Works claims to have built the largest passenger locomotive. A Glasgow hospital study finds boiled or fried fish risky for weak patients, steamed fish safer. In New York the Paine will case features testimony about a $100,000 alleged theft by Samuel J. Tilden. Daniel Reed, 102, dies in Madison Maine after moving from Abington, Massachusetts in 1817. Father Matthew J. Harkins of Boston’s St James Church is named Bishop of Providence. Canadians say Britain may deploy warships to protect fisheries if a dispute persists. The Kapunda collision wrecked the British bark Ada Melmore, drowning all 304 passengers.
New Labor Bill Aims to Punish Strike Instigators
The New York Times proposes a labor measure to curb harmful strikes by targeting instigators who provoke stoppages to swindle workers and funders of assessments, seeking stricter penalties and enforcement.
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New York Times
Hawley backs London exhibition and Indian health concerns
Hartford Courant writer Joseph R. Hawley urges Americans to support the proposed American exhibition in London as well managed and beneficial. Dr Washington Matthews notes Indian consumption rates rise with civilization, showing higher mortality and a troubling gap compared with whites and Africans.
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Joseph R. Hawley
Hartford Courant
London
Washington Matthews
den- Bus
Sno
Market strength amid labor troubles noted by Dun Weekly
B G Dun weekly review says market strength remains notable despite labor strikes affecting coal handlers long shoremen and exports of grain provisions cotton. Mass free shops movement slows boot and shoe leather trade while carpet weavers strikes hit wool. Wheat weakens after 94 cents, corn oats pork oil and cattle largely steady or lower.
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B.G. Dun & Co
Massachusetts
Britain in the Reptilian and Quaternary Ages Revelations
Geologic descriptions depict a land teeming with gigantic reptiles in the middle age and vast mammals in the later Quaternary. Owen notes elephants nearly twice current size, two horned rhinoceroses, hippos, giant deer and horses, sabre toothed cats, wolves, bears, hyenas and massive beavers inhabiting ancient England with forests and swamps.
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England
Owen
Ceylon
Africa
Bengal
Washington Letter on Woman Suffrage and Senate Debates
A Washington letter details the 1887 National Woman's Rights Association, Frances Willard, Susan B. Anthony, and Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton figures in the suffrage movement. It notes sixteen Senators supported a constitutional amendment for suffrage, with hopes for twenty-seven. It covers President Cleveland considering vetoes on Utah enfranchisement bills and debates over railroads and anti polygamy measures, plus notes on herring fisheries and regional politics.
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Washington
National Woman's Rights Association
Frances ‘Willard
Congress
Senate
U. S. Senate
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
England
Hooker
Wallace
Susan B. Anthony
Lew Wallace
Utah
Cleveland
Beck
Teller
Delaware
Rhode Island
Frye
Maine
Associated Press
Eastport
Middleton
St. Andrews
Messrs. Frye and
Ingalls
Mr. Ingalls
States
Canada
Distillation of Onions and Water Cure Advised in Letter
A letter recommends a home remedy using a bruised onion distillation with alcohol, sun exposure for three days, then bathing limbs and wrapping with absorbent cotton. It also suggests daily hot water intake and cites a weight gain example. The writer mentions family in Washington and signs as Dante FR Onyarer.
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Brooke
K Street
Washington City
D. C
Cleveland
Dante
Onyarer
President thanks Read ing ex mayor for aid in rheumatic troubles
The President directs me to aid him in freeing himself from rheumatic troubles and to assure you of his appreciation of your friendly interest. Very truly yours, D. S. ONT, Private Secretary.
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Washington
Daniel R. Cumcer
Reading
Ont
Comets May Originate From Asteroids Stated
Prof. Daniel Kirkwood supports the view that short period comets may be minor planets from the asteroid belt, altered by planetary perturbations. He notes the 1884 third comet appears to have been drawn from asteroids by Jupiter in May 1875.
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Daniel Kirkwood
Jupiter
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Blood Purifier
An advertisement extols Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier that never depreciates in value and claims it will eradicate scrofula from the system when other remedies fail.
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Ayer
Town notices and upcoming events in the region
Beptuagesima Sunday approaches with Pat Maloney's New Show and Irish Comedy Company due soon. Probate court meets Monday at ten. Town meeting for officers and town business in four weeks. Town Council holds monthly session next Monday at two. Baking powder comparison feature on front page. Canvassers posted voter lists per law. A mouse colored fur collar found and kept for owner. Rev L G Barrett accepts pastorate at First Baptist Church. Bristol Train of Artillery Veteran Association to meet Monday at 7. Baptisms reported at Union Street shore foot by Rev A A Hoyt.
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Bristol Train of Artillery Veteran Association
New Christian Church
Union Street
A. A. Hoyt
January death toll figures and Clara Cushman talk at church
The January deaths totaled 9 with 8 men and 6 women among 7 adults and 2 children. The oldest was 85 years 6 months, the youngest 5 months 11 days. Miss Clara Cushman, a seven year four missionary in China, will speak tomorrow evening at State Street M E Church under the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. Services at 7 o'clock. All are invited.
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Clara E. Cushman
China
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
State Street
M. E
Hezekiah W Church Loses Noted Horse After Injury
Attorney Hezekiah W Church reports a horse lost after head injuries from a fall while running at large in a Poppasquash lot. The animal was injured about the head and lost an eye, with the mare dying a short time after the accident a few days ago.
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Bar Hezekiah W. Church
Willing Hands Swiss Tea Party at First Baptist Church
The Willing Hands of the First Baptist Church will hold a Swiss tea party on February 9th and 10th in the church vestries. Young ladies will appear in costume and an entertainment will be provided. Supper features cold meats chowder oysters ice cream cake fruit tea and coffee. Admission is free.
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First Baptist Church
Warren and Bristol Railroad to discuss city rights
The Providence Journal says the Warren and Bristol Railroad Corporation should meet with the City Council Committee to adjust mutual rights and privileges. It notes the railroad has broad powers from the General Assembly but praises its good faith toward the city.
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Providence Journal of
Warren and Bristol Railroad Corporation
General Assembly
Roger's Free Library Adds Notable Works for Coming Week
The upcoming additions include McClellan's Own Story Jeremy Taylor's Life of Christ in three volumes Horace Ovid and Statius translations Dod's Peerage Baronetage Knightage of England 1876 Illustrations of Japan by Titzingh Tartarin in the Alps Daudet Sir Percival Short house Madcap Violet Through the Fray a Tale of Luddite Riots Henry Two Elsies Finley and Taylor's Holy Living and Dying in two volumes subscribed by donation.
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McClellan
Jeremy Taylor
Christ
Horace
Ovid
Statius
Dod
England
Japan
Daudet
Sir Percival
Shorthouse
Henry
Finley
Taylor
Seymour-Stratton Dramatic Co to Stage In Town
The Seymour-Stratton Dramatic Company returns here on the 17th 18th and 19th presenting Colleen Bawn Fanchon and Ticket of Leave Man or A Wifes Honor under Col O H Straight Theatrical Manager A Town Hall fair opens for the Naughal Band benefit with guests from Warren Brass Band Battery A Providence and local posts and crews The fair closes tonight with grand decorations and a final night ahead
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Naughal Band
Warren Brass Band
John O’brien
Providence
Barker
BR. L Cavalry
McLaughlin
Grand Army
Babbitt Post No
George O. Eddy
G. M. Porter Arrives With Lumber After Gale Near Cape Ann
Despatch from Vineyard Haven reports schooner G. M. Porter Captain Johnson from Calais Maine reached port with lumber after a gale on the night of the 24th. The vessel parted deckload a boat a davit and foresail and lost bulwarks and movable gear but was reported tight. She started December 10th with about 150000 feet of Tamhér for Mr Seth Paull.
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Vineyard Haven
G. M. Porter
Johnson
Calais
Cape Ann
Georges Banks
Seth Paull
Golden Summer Song and New Books Listing
A poem passage describes bright morning light over rivers and hills with oars feathered in a golden summer, followed by a listing of new library additions and Rhode Island patent notices from 1887 including works by Stockbridge and several local authors. The meteorite collection at Amherst College and other noted stones are cited along with Yale and British Museum holdings.
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ElLiza Cruger
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