British politics and Disraeli rise to power
On February 21 1874 the article argues Liberals fail to win broad support while Benjamin Disraeli forms a cabinet and faces a tide toward reform. It notes aristocracy resisting progress, predicts clashes with Gladstone and calls for cautious leadership as the ship of state steers toward constitutional change. It also reports Evans the murderer and Washington corruption rumors involving W W Corcoran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Benjamin Disraeli
Disraeli
Ship of State
England
District of Columbia
W. W. Corcoran
Washington
New York
Great Jubilee Proposal Sparks Harmonious Howl at Centennial
The Chicago Times notes a proposal for a grand harmonious howl at the Centennial in the style of Gilmore. If advanced, the celebration could end in a loud clash, as the country resists a third Jubilee and the proponent may soon regret the idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Times
Ala Gilmore
The Fire King Returns in London Blaze
A vast $15,000,000 fire consumes London’s West End exhibition area, causing severe losses. The blaze raises questions about safeguards and extinguishing capabilities, with insurance coverage deemed inadequate for restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chicago
Boston
Kansas elects United States Senator amid corruption talk
After much talk about corruption and evidence suggesting concern, Kansas has elected a U.S. Senator without charges. The pick contrasts with the prior incumbent Caldwell known for an unsavory reputation. James M. Harvey appeals to many friends, highlighting rarity of incorruptibility in modern politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
United States
Caldwell
James M. Harvey
Doubt Cast Over Siamese Twins History
The passage rails at shifting reports about the Siamese Twins claiming different husbands, origins, and sales figures. It laments the unreliability of recent historic details and warns that truth in reporting may be lost as stories evolve and contradict each other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mus. Jc, Aldrich, Waubeon, Fulton Co. O
K. P. Halt & Co
New England
D. A. A. Hayes
S. Dana Hayes
Agi
America
P.S
Dispatch
B. M Lincoln
Hope Street
Journey From Paris to Cairo Through Italy and Egypt
An unnamed traveler recounts a Paris departure, overnight stays in Chamberg and Turin, a failed Turin hotel, then Bologna and Brindisi by train and steamer to Alexandria. She notes rough seas, warm Adriatic days, a concert benefiting the Seaman's Orphan's Home, and vivid first impressions of Alexandria and the Arab waterfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Cairo
Macon
Culoz
Turin
Chamberg
Mont Cenia
Cavour
Bologna
Adriatic
Foggia
Italy
Brindisi
Alexandria
J. ’G Side
Entitled Excerpt From Travel Journal of Eastern Charm
A traveler describes bustling narrow streets filled with turbaned figures and veiled women near a hotel beside a square of European-style buildings. He notes a doorless entry requiring hand claps for service and recalls an English church service Pompeys pillar and Cleopatra’s needle. The six hour train ride passes mud villages and palm groves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pompey’s Pillar
Cleopatra’s Needle
Meetings of the Young Men's Christian Association
Tomorrow Sunday meetings scheduled at the Asylum at 10 30 A M and at the rooms at 5 45 P M for the Young Men's Christian Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Washingtons Birthday Salute by Bristol Train of Artillery
As Washingtons birthday anniversary falls on Sunday a salute will be fired by a detachment of the Bristol Train of Artillery on Monday on the public Common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bristol Train Ot Artillery
Social gathering at Mr. Rose's residence yields a lovely repast
A pleasant social event occurred at the High street home of Mr. J. A. Rose last Thursday evening with an elegant repast delighting all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Rose
High Street
Ladies Festival to honor Washington’s Birthday at Town Hall
The Congregational Society holds a two night festival next week at Town Hall to mark Washington’s Birthday. Refreshments and a wide range of fancy articles will be for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Congregational Society
Washington
Town Hall
Ladies OF the Catholic Congregational Society
Course lectures and local entertainments in town
The I. O. G. T. Course hosts Rev. David Boyd of Pawtucket for an evening lecture on March 5. The prior session featured readings by C. J. Woodworth Jr. of Watertown, MA with a large audience. Buckley’s Serenaders and Burlesque Opera Troupe perform next Wednesday at Town Hall, tickets at G. W. Easterbrooks. The Woonsocket Patriot expands with a new dress and press from R. Hoe & Co. A probate court in session ruled the last will and testament of William Paull valid, after hearing witnesses and arguments. executors are Seth Paull and Augustus R. Paull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Boyd
Pawtucket
C. J. Woodworth, Jr
Watertown
Mass
Buckley's
Town Hall
G. W. Easterbrooks
Hope Street
Woonsocket Patriot
Dickinson Foundry
Boston
Patriot
Messrs. R. Hoe & Co
New York
Court of Probate
William Paull
Peter Gladding
Walter B. Stanton
Crawford H. Wood
Seth Paull
Augustus R. Paull
G. I. Bradley
John Turner
J. Tillinghast
Mark Twain
Samuel L. Clemens
Charles Dudley Warner
Hoppin
Stevens
Springfield Republican
Nellie W. Lester
Bristol
Indy
Providence School Report Criticized by Page Editor
In the Providence Journal the 11th, a reaction to the School Commissioners Annual Report condemns its wording as obscure. The writer’s hostile animus is evident, but the Commissioner stands ready to present clear statements for informed readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorror
Providence Journal
School Commissioners
Bristol and Warren Annexation Controversy intensifies after May Act
The Bristol Warren dispute over territorial lines and annexation reaches a critical point. Bristol seeks repeal and judicial review, accusing the General Assembly of bypassing town rights and pressuring a favored outcome through earlier negotiations and public celebrations.
Bristol Opposition to Annexation Plan Sparks Special Meeting
At a special Bristol meeting on June 21 1873 residents condemned the General Assembly and commissioners for moving to annex part of Bristol to Warren without proper hearing. They denied the Assembly's power to dismember Bristol and pledged a petition for repeal at the next session. A committee was appointed to notify Warren and prepare the petition for the General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Warren
General Assembly
Bristol Neck
Touisset Neck
Toussett Neck
Assembly
Bristow
Supreme Court
Howard
Padelford
E. W. Brunsen
Andrews
William Y. Easterbrooks
Warren River
Joseph M. Blake
Isaac F. Williams
Lemuel A. Bishop
John B. Munro
William H. West
Robert S. Andrews
Edward Wy
Brunsen
Petition to General Assembly and town notice plans
A motion calls for a May session petition to repeal the act and instructs notice to Warren. It also urges publication of town meeting resolutions and preamble from June last, with these actions adopted unanimously. The Y M C A Library received books this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Warren
Argand oil sells fast as price keeps it affordable
The Argand oil burns well and its low price drives rapid sales, according to Mr. Bedell who notes strong demand and quick turnover.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Evans
Satan
Tr Reallura Lodge of Good Templars
E. M. Crumb
Advent Chapel
Edmond Brown
Woonsocket
St. Michael’s Church
Friends of Prohibition
State House
Providence Opera House Company
Hugh Worthington
Edward Woods
George Lewis Gower
Woods
Court of Common Pleas
Barney Reagan
James Sandky
William Carpenter
State Street
Providence County
Big Crosby Opera House
Peoria
Johnny Steele
L. H. Keith
Kingston
Kentucky Public Library
Air
Keith
Louisville
Bramlette
Toledo Blade
Cranston Savings Bank
Providence
Den
John Hodgkins
South Jefferson
Johnson
Congress
War Department
Sheridan
Dr. Pierce
VY. Barnes
Hope and
Wardwell Streets
Wardwell Street
Centaur Liniment
J.B. Rose & Co
Broadway
Harrison
Warrison
E.S. Harrison & CO
Tremont Temple
All Druggista
fez-Imo
Gustavus Baylies
Kixe
Taunton
Harlan King
A Bach Tucker
Dartmouth
Sara A.vite
Moses G. Tucker
Grips
Newport
Henry Gibba
Phoenix Marine Journal
Port of
Canonicus
Orswell
Fim
Fall River
Warren Gazette
Fell
Night
Buckley
Burlesque Opera
Minstrel
G. Swaine Buckley
Easterbrooks
Chas
Jonns
I. O. G. T. Entertainments
Hwe
N.C. Bedell
Lingoln's
Arp
Alex
Farnum
Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Co, Incorporated
A. D
Office Atlantic Building
Westminster Street
FR. I
George Baker
William Andrews
John A. Darling
Sturgis R. Carpenter
Bradarioe
Feek Tallman
Henry A. Howland
Abner H. Angell
Joseph T. Snow
Ve Dartine
Geo. Baker
Henry R. Barker
William R. Taylor
R I
Seeds and Plants
C. C
Cape Cod
B. M. Watson
Old Colony Nurseries
Plymouth
Mags
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