The Pardoning Power Question in Public Life
A 19th century opinion on gubernatorial clemency argues pardons undermine punishment and erode justice. Clergymen warn governors may be swayed by selfish influence, citing Massachusetts cases like Daniels and critics nationwide. The piece contends clemency risks emboldening crime and erodes public confidence in courts and prisons.
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Boston
Massachusetts State Prison
Daniels
Massachusetts
Bay State
Evans labeled monster after Roxbury murder spree
The latest statements depict Evans as a fiend who killed Georgiana Lovering and as many as six other victims including the Joyce children in Bussey Woods, Roxbury. Critics question sheriff claims and suggest a reward may bias findings, while noting Evans’s ministerial status worsens the crime.
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Evans
Georgiana Lovering
Joyce
Bussey Woods
Roxbury
Mass
Remarkable Amherst centenarian and Rhode Island auction disturbance
A Boston Journal correspondent notes Mrs. Anna Goss of Amherst NH marked her 103rd birthday born 1770 in Lunenburg MA. She married Ephraim Goss in 1786 and cared for a daughter in later years. An New Bedford Standard report describes a Little Compton Rhode Island country auction disrupted by roughs throwing apples, prompting moral outrage and calls for legal penalties.
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Boston Journal
Amherst
N. H
Anna Goss
Stephen Bathrich
Lunenburg
Mass
Ephraim Goss
New Bedford Standard
Rhode Island
Little Compton
General Church
Squire Little
Guiteras
Raymond Guiteras
Myers
William H. Myers
Chaffee
Ev. Williams Chaffee
Samuel FR
Laura A. Chaffee
Chace
Saborgd
Elisha Chase
Gardner
Barah F
Peleg Peckham
Short
Seekonk
James H. Short
Keoly
Fall River
Margaret Keely
Berry
Newport
Robert P. Berry
Nilsson Triumphs Draw Crowds in Moscow and St Petersburg
Nilsson has taken the Russians by storm, being called before the curtain in Moscow and St. Petersburg thirty four times and receiving over a hundred bouquets in a single evening. The passage notes that not all can sing despite such acclaim.
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Trme
Nilsson
Moscow
St. Petersburg
Metropolis Glorifies Death Carnival In City History
Editorial laments New York indifference to law and life. The coroner shields the murderer as a carnival of death continues. The condemned fights for mercy while a public thief steals millions evades justice. The piece argues this should trouble the city’s pride.
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New York
Floating island in Flagstaff Pond becomes local curiosity
In Flagstaff Pond Missouri a floating island of several acres drifts near the outlet to Dead River. Lumber drivers must hitch the island to keep it from obstructing logs passing downstream. Trees grow on the island, likely a remnant of a large bog across the pond.
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Flagstaff Pond
Losses of Eleven English Steamers in Three Months
The Baltimore Sun notes at least eleven English steamers were lost with all hands in the past three months. The ships were newly built with inferior iron, long and narrow design aiming for extra freight and speed. It claims even minor machinery faults render the vessels unable to weather heavy gales.
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Baltimore Sun
West Concord Mills Drive Essex County Growth
The Montpelier Watchman notes West Concord Vermont attracts sixteen lumber mills along its forests, employing about 200 workers and many horses and oxen. Two million feet of lumber are produced yearly, fueling a regional market and boosting the town's development aided by railroad activity.
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Montpelier
West Concord
Essex County
Post Cards and Letter Postage Debate
A discussion argues whether new postal cards prove cheaper postage for letters. If the government can furnish and carry cards for one cent, could the department carry a letter for the paper at less than three cents. The press and public are urged to weigh the issue for the sake of accessible intelligence and convenience, noting the Post Office’s crucial role.
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Post Office
Senator Wilson Resigns Seat in Letter to Governor
On Saturday Senator Wilson sent a resignation letter to Governor Washburn, who forwarded it to the Legislature on Monday. The action marks the end of Wilson’s term as senator and triggers formal procedures for replacement.
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Wilson
Washburn
Henry Wilson Resigns Senate Seat After Four Terms
Henry Wilson announces resignation from the United States Senate effective March 3, at the close of the Forty-second Congress. He thanks Massachusetts for twenty-two years of service, notes eventful tenure, and pledges faithfulness to equal rights and Commonwealth interests. Addressed to Governor William B. Washburn.
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Mattick
Senate of the
United States
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Henry Wilson
William B. Washburn
Itinerant Vendor Confused by Small Pox Warning
The New Bedford Mercury recounts a vender of fancy goods entering a house with a red flag signaling small pox. He spread his wares on chairs and tables and asked when the auction began. Realizing the flag warned of disease, he left in haste.
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New Bedford Mercury
Government salary reform urged for top officials
The piece argues for higher pay for the President and Supreme Court justices, saying $25,000 a year is too low to attract talent. It notes Congressmen would receive $8000 and suggests the legislation should pass to improve public service compensation.
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Supreme Bench
Rhode Island Writs Reform Act Enacted in 1878
Public laws from Rhode Island passed during the January 1878 session add to Title 26 Chapter 195. The act allows clerks in Supreme Court and Court of Common Pleas to issue original writs in any county and have them returnable in any other county, effective upon passage. Joshua M. Appeman signs as Secretary of State.
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Rhode Island
General Assembly
Supreme Court
Court of Common Pleas
Joshua M. Appeman
Public Schools Open For Fourth Term Next Monday
The fourth term of the town public schools begins Monday morning. Elder A B Warner of Providence will preach at Advent Chapel tomorrow in the day and evening services.
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A. B. Warner
Providence
Advent Chapel
Reverend Mather to preach at State Street M E Church
Reverend Mr Mather of East Greenwich will preach at the State Street M E Church tomorrow Sunday in the morning and afternoon services.
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Tar
Mr. Mather
East Greenwich
State Street
M.E
Six Arrests for Drunkenness and Revelry Reported
During Saturday night and Sunday last six arrests were made for drunkenness and revelry. The record notes no licenses were granted in the town.
Third Library Course Lecture Describes Holy Land Memories
The third lecture by Rev. H. M. Jones Thursday evening offered an engaging description titled Pleasant Memories of a Trip to the Holy Land. The talk recounted travel experiences and historical notes, drawing interest from attendees.
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H. M. Jones
Holy Land
Meetings of Christian Association Schedule
The Christian Association plans gatherings tomorrow Sunday. Morning meeting at the Asylum at 10:30. Evening sessions at their rooms at 5:45 and at North East District school house at 7:30.
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Christian Association
Asylum
North East District
King Philip Fire Engine Company Hosts Chowder Gathering
The King Philip Fire Engine Company held a clam chowder event at their hall on State Street last Friday evening. A good turnout attended including several Town Council members as invited guests.
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King Philip Fire Engine Company
State Street
Townsfolk debate rail impact on local business
A local resident complains the railroad harms the town economy by diverting customers to out-of-town papers and Providence shops. He notes he never found value in advertising and laments missed local sales due to competition.
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Providence
Ice House Harvest Boosts Local Ice Supply
Mr. Josephus Gooding has filled his ice houses with about twelve hundred tons of ice. Samuel White also reports their ice houses nearing capacity. The season yields a large crop of congealed water for storage and sale.
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Josephus Gooding
Samuel White
Back-Street Resident Smells Feet Over Window
A man on a back street sleeps with his feet out the window to escape his intolerable foot odor. The note says his chilblain risk would be high given this winter’s practices and the odor.
Town Hall Reading Guests List For Thursday Evening
The program includes The Vagabonds by J. T. Trowbridge and several pieces such as An Auction Extraordinary by Lucretia Davidson Our Folks by Ethell Lynn Courtin in the Country anonymous Ballad of the Boat by Robert Garnett Betsey and I are out by Will M. Carlton Scene from Henry VII by Shakspeare The Ghost anonymous Hetty McEwen by Lucy H Hooper and Darius Green and his Flying Machine by J T Trowbridge.
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Stuart Rogers
Town Hall
J. T. Trowbridge
Lucretia Davidson
Ethell Lynn
Courtin
Robert Garnett
Betsey and I
Will M. Carlton
Shakspeare
Ghost
Hetty McEwen
Lucy H. Hooper
Darius Green and His Flying Machine
Tramp William Aldrich Detained After Hotel Break-in
William Aldrich arrived on the late train Thursday and received a public reception Friday morning before being escorted to the stone mansion on Court street. He entered several sleeping rooms at the Bin Hotel and took items including overshoes a shirt gloves boots a pocket pistol and more. He, with the Sheriff, visited Justice Munro Friday afternoon with the interview outcome not yet known at press time.
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William Aldrich
Court Street
bin Hotel
Justice Munro
Lecture on Christian Priesthood by Rev Edward McGlynn
Rev Edward McGlynn of St Stephen's Church New York City will lecture on Christian Priesthood at Town Hall next Monday evening under the auspices of St Mary's Total Abstinence Society. Also noted is a report from Annie E Cole North District teacher praising Alice and Carrie Church for perfect attendance across twenty terms culminating in admission to the Normal School last Tuesday.
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Town Hall
Edward McGlynn
St. Stephen’s Church
New York City
St. Mary's
Annie E. Cole
North District
R. S. Andrews
Alice
Carrie Church
First Grammar School
Clinton
Andem
Milton E. Barney
Arthur S. Bishop
Chas. T. Easterbrooks
Theodore Hawley
Frank Lindsey
Charles N. Sears
Edward C. Warner
Lida H. Fitch
Joanna E. Nevin
Ina P Warren
Minnie Kohltfarber
Ida L. Waldron
Elia G
Nannie Motte
Zoa Chase
Charlie H. Manchester
Mary A. Galvan
Thomas F. Lanegan
Mary A. McCarty
Edward A. Oppen
Jennie W. Howard
John Lannon
Cornelius Brogan
Annora Brogan
Thomas Henderson
Kate Duffee
John H. Mott
Minnie Easterbrooks
Delia F. Johnson
Alice Luscombe
NORTH
Schenck
J. H
Bristol High School Amateur Exhibition Delightful Town Hall Show
An Amateur Exhibition by Bristol High School in Town Hall on the evening of the 7th presented plays and singing. tableaux included The Village Post Master One More Shot Taking the Oath and Coming to the Parson. The performances were creditable and well received by a large audience despite bad weather.
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Bristol High School
Town Hall
Stuart Rogers to Read at Library Course Next Thursday
Wickford notes from the Providence Journal recount a December 16 1872 reading by Stuart Rogers Esq. His voice and selections such as The Vagabonds Betsey and I are Out and Darius Green drew enthusiastic approval. testimonials from literary figures and Rev. Daniel Goodwin are mentioned.
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Stuart Rogers
Providence Journal
Wickford
Rogers
Betsey and
Darius Green
Daniel Goodwin
Hearing on Bristol to Warren annexation petition postponed
A Rhode Island Judiciary Committee heard the petition of William Y Eas terbrooks and others to detach part of Bristol for annexation to Warren. Gen George L Cooke argued the case for petitioners while Bristol proper was not represented. The hearing was postponed to Monday after adjournment with ample room for attendees.
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Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
House
William Y. Easterbrooks
Bristol
Warren
Messrs
N. F. Dixon
Westerly
J. C. Collins
North Providence
S. C. Cooke, Jr
Providence
J. Turner
F. W. Miner
Cranston
Miner
George Lewis Cooke
Samuel C. Brown
Hoar
Gen. Cooke
Cooke
Wm. T. C. Wardwell
Dixon
Messrs. Wardwell
Ex-Minor Court Variance and Warren Boiler Disaster
Probate court adjourned after examining the estate accounts of Clarissa Gardner and John W. Weed with an order of notice for the next monthly session on March 8. A boiler explosion at Warren Manufacturing Company’s Mill No. 2 injured the night watchman George O. Ashworth fatally and caused extensive damage. Masonic Hope Chapter No. 6 elected officers including Wardwell as E H P and Williams as K various other officer appointments were announced.
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Clarissa Gardner
John W. Weed
John R. Gardner
Warren Manufacturing Company
Warren
George O. Ashworth
William Miller
James C. Bowler
William F. Bowler
Frederic S. Peabody
Hiram Frisbiee
Benjamin W. Davis
Sentinel
Benjamin T. Munro
Pepraereoup
New York
Anne
Bristol
Rhode Island
Rhade
Gutstoe Paani
Gladding
Railroad Courtesy and a Clergyman’s Late Arrival
A February–March rail journey from Hartford to Bristol shows a conductor aiding a stranded clergyman. The P. H. and Fishkill Railroad conductor P. G. Card arranges telegrams to hold the Bristol train and ferry a private carriage. Nicholas S. Burnham appears as the Bristol conductor who finally ensures the clergyman reaches Bristol in time. The letter praises urbane conduct and cites Burnham as a model.
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New York Observer
R. R
Bristol
R. I
Providence
P. H. & Fishkill
P. G. Card
A. C. Batoch
Nicholas S. Burnham
Sudden Deaths Strike Providence Community
Last week in Providence Mrs. Mary Bryant died suddenly from a paralytic stroke. On Saturday Policeman Isaac H. Brown collapsed in the street from a ruptured blood vessel and died.
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Providence
Mary Bryant
Isaac H. Brown
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