Plight of American Child Rearing and Centennial Debates
A critical editorial voice laments neglect of home education and parental responsibility, urging better early cultural formation. It argues against ignorant nurses and poor teachers shaping children, warns of lasting impact, and calls for wiser parenting and civic leadership amid centennial fever. It also critiques counterfeit virtue, labor reform discourse, and political maneuvering, noting trials of General Babcock and skepticism toward political nominees.
Lost to sight and memory dear in Boston banks note
A fragment from Northampton Massachusetts laments missing Daily Mews notes and discounts. The piece humorously notes burglaries, sleigh rides, and the political chatter around Congress and the presidential question, ending with a reflection on opinions versus facts.
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Boston
Ezra
Notable Leaders Call for Tougher Justice in Corruption Fight
A passage argues for harsher punishment of criminals to curb corruption while noting a streak of persistency in seeking to shield Stokes from consequences. The text mentions A B Stockwell, ex-president of Pacific Mail Steamship and Howe Sewing Machine, who travels in Europe and indulges in luxury, including turf betting, as a contrasting example of wealth earned by supposedly doing right.
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Stokes
A. B. Stockwell
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Howe Sewing Machine Company
Europe
New York Crime Penalties Fearful Exemption Cited
A passage laments rising exemptions from penalties in New York. It notes an increasing record of escapes and postponements favoring criminals, suggesting the city is becoming a difficult place to live in despite law.
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New York
Providence Journal
Leonard Watson
Maine
Rhode Island
Providence
New England
The Centennial Opens With Grim Reflections
The centennial year opens amid dark reflections on crime's history and shattered trust in men. The writer laments the folly of reliance on people and fears a long period of gloom, while hoping the century will end brighter than it began.
Plymouth Advisory Council Aims to Lighten City Atmosphere
The Plymouth Advisory Council urges churches to provide guidance to pastors and deacons, arguing that if many churches cannot illuminate their communities another source is needed. The message expresses a hope that Brooklyn will benefit from renewed moral leadership to cleanse the city’s atmosphere.
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Plymouth Advisory Council
Brooklyn
London Smith accused of misusing client funds
A London based Smith is suspected of improperly using 750000 dollars belonging to clients, while Winslow is rumored to be bested. The report also contrasts English barristers with those in New York, and reflects on Emerson and Boston. The piece speculates on Bristow pursuing General Babcock, questioning motives and principle amid corruption.
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London
Smith
Winslow
New York
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London Smith
Bristow
Babcock
Prospect of Recall for Minister Schenck Abroad
The article argues there is little chance Schenck will be recalled as ambassador to Britain. It endorses the recall as wise due to the Emma Mine speculation, discrediting a government representative abroad. It stresses that only men of high character should serve as our diplomats.
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Schenck
Court of St. James
Emma
Gaming
Jimmy Blanchard
United States
E. D. Winslow
Sal
Congregational Society
Esculapius
Connecticut
Phere
W. BR. Reynold
New York in 1876 mastheads and moral questions
New York readers confront a lively mix of political salon gossip and public issues. The column reels from Beecher Bowen and Babcock scandals shadowing the White House era, while warning of a dramatic city fire on Broadway and its implications for water supply. It also praises Marvin safes in fire tests and extols Moody and Sankey’s revival at the Hippodrome drawing vast crowds and enduring crowds.
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New York
Watts
Beecher
Congregational
Brooklyn
Babcock
Washington Society
St. Louis Court
White House
Ristow
Broadway
Chicago
Marvin
Marvin & Co
Lescher, Whitman & Co
Catlin, Brundrett & Co
Moody and
Sankey
Moody
S Whdse
Renda
Rupr
Poty
Public perception clash over General Babcock in sun editorials
The New York Sun attacks General Babcock as a public figure, suggesting harsh judgment without solid proof and tying his reputation to General Grant. The piece portrays the paper as aiming to depict him as worse than evidence supports, reflecting partisan press dynamics.
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New York Sun
Dana
Babcock
Grant
Fall River Trade With England Sparks Yankee Nation Talk
Fall River Mass begins a cotton cloth trade with England as the New World competes with the Old World in its markets. The piece suggests a growing belief in a universal Yankee nation as Brother Jonathan travels widely with more of the same goods for sale.
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Fall River
Mass
England
New World
Old World
Jonathan
Grant Family Discussions on a Third Presidential Term
A telegraphed chatter suggests Col. Fred Grant queried his father about a third term and a possible succession. The piece reasons the President does not air state plans publicly and his son would heed any request for silence. It notes broad speculation on retirement after a second term and the fragility of such assurances amid public talk.
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Col. Fred. Grant
Prohibitory Caucus to Meet at Court House Tonight
Uncle Joe cites a proverb about agents as Wicked Winslow is arrested in London. A Prohibitory Caucus will assemble Saturday evening at 7 o clock at the Court House to elect delegates for the Prohibitory State Convention in Providence on the 22nd.
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C. A. ‘Tillinghast
Somerset
J. Maple
Friends of the Cuck
Peter Gladding
Bristol
R. J
Peter Reading
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