Caled Cushing proposed as strong Madrid envoy for Spain
The text praises Hon. Caleb Cushing as a skilled diplomat with deep government experience. It argues his appointment to Madrid would aid Castelar’s republic by offering moral support and a clear view of American democracy, while teaching Spain about U.S. political life and safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb Cushing
Madrid
Castelar
Republic of the West
Spanish Republic
Spain
The New Year Welcomes Peace and Progressive Laporte
The article reflects on the start of 1873, urges reflection on time, and notes world peace with nations at peace. It celebrates New Year cheer, resolutions, and a gentle time narrative. It then shifts to Laporte Indiana, praising a $125000 annual beer tax revenue and concluding liberty under prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Indiana
Alluring Corruption Ties Exposed in New York
The piece argues Genet's escape shows ongoing urban corruption and that money influences law enforcement. It urges President and Congress to appoint Attorney General Williams to the Supreme Court, condemning slander and defending national honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Williams
Supreme Court
France’s Fate in the Aftermath of Napoleon’s Era
In reflective prose, the author questions whether France was shaped by Napoleon’s influence or by broader forces that led to its decline. History will judge how the era molded national destiny and legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
California Governor Booth Faces Growing Congressional Popularity
A fragment notes Governor Booth of California attracting attention in Congress and hints at rising popularity. The item frames the situation as a peril that could become appealing to lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Booth
California
Congress
Poor Lo the Indian Steals Cattle Again
The article notes Poor Lo the Indian persists in stealing cattle and faces U.S. efforts to curb his actions with horses and small arms. It describes his tendency to take others’ property and the authorities’ attempt at influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Man from Globe Village Dies on Fish Road
William Riley thirty seven from Strybridge England worked in Osborn Mill weaving department in Globe village Fall River. He was found frozen to death on the fish road last Saturday morning and was unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Riley
Osborn
Globe Village
Fall River
Fish Road
Strybridge
England
New York City Dance House Raids Spark Public Outcry
Officials report a raid on a popular city dance hall drawing about two hundred patrons. The incident signals renewed municipal virtue and sparks debate over policing and public morality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Man Granted Justification After Assault in Boston Office
Boston authorities report the man who assaulted Mr. Brittan in his office has been found and considered justified, ending the case and adding to the city’s troubling record of brutal assaults.
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Brittan
Boston
Lincoln memory vs infidelity claims challenged
The piece notes persistent efforts to taint Abraham Lincoln with infidelity. Mrs. Lincoln rejects as untrue the supposed talks between her husband and Mr Hlerndon, arguing such conversations contradict her knowledge of Lincoln. The author cites Lincoln's own prayers at his journey to the Capitol to affirm his sincerity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Move to establish American built transatlantic steam line
A movement aims to form an American owned ocean steam line from principal U S cities to the Old World. The idea has persisted for years but not yet realized. Projectors plan to build vessels entirely of American materials to appeal to patriotic capitalists and improve chances of success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Finanical panics solved by wealth cap idea
The piece mocks leveling wealth with a Boston philosopher's three hundred thousand dollar limit. It notes machinery to restrain wealth and push thrift while questioning the wisdom of wealthy workers in New York and the practicality of the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Wendell Phillips
New York
Solomons
Inventive vigor drives American industry and patents
The article praises American invention and improved machinery in farming and industry, noting the Patent Office growth and urging careful patent work. It highlights R H Eddy of Boston as an expert in securing foreign and American patents, caveats, extensions, and trademarks with thirty years of experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Patent Office
Patent Office
R. H. Eddy
Boston
Boston Daily Globe
Courageous leadership in Havana amid Virginius crisis
The article lauds Jouvellar for calm, prudent command during the Havana upheaval after the Virginius seizure. It praises his restraint of bloodthirsty volunteers and his adherence to home government instructions, arguing that execution is as vital as lawmaking and praising a leader who resists temporary passions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castelar
Havana
Virginius
Jouvellar
Jess
United States
New Republic
Virginias
Brimstone
Brain
Braine
Santa Claus
John Bull
Sleighing Improves in Local Vicinity
We have recently had a few days of good sleighing in this vicinity and it has been well improved.
Warren Gazette Reports Man Whips Cow Over Onion Milk
The Warren Gazette notes a Warren man whipped his cow last week after she produced oniony milk. It also praises the King Philip Steamer No 1 for excellent service during a recent National Rubber Company Works fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Gazette
Warren
Reynolds Manufacturing Mill To Open Next Monday
The Reynolds Manufacturing Company's mill will start up full time and full pay next Monday morning, signaling full operations and immediate employee compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynold’s
Rainy thaw ruins sleighing and sidewalks
The Thursday night and Friday rain spoiled the snow and turned sidewalks to slush. Walking is described as perfectly horrid.
Town Council and Probate Court Meeting Scheduled
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council and Court of Probate will be held in the Council Chamber next Monday afternoon at two o'clock.
Bristol Train of Artillery Meeting Announcement
The Bristol Train of Artillery invites members to an armory gathering next Monday evening. Full attendance is desirable as important business will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Annual Sabbath School Rewards Meet at South Christian Church
The Sabbath School of the South Christian Church held its annual meeting for the distribution of merit rewards last Sunday evening. Attendance was large and exercises were very interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Christian Church
Watch Meeting at State Street M E Church
A watch meeting was held in the vestry of the State Street M E Church Wednesday night. The exercises consisted of exhortation singing and prayer watching the old year out and the new year in. There was a large congregation present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street M. E
Disturbance Clears After Street Clash at State and Thames
A row erupted at the State and Thames streets junction about ten o'clock Wednesday night as several in the crowd grew loud and belligerent. Sheriff Pearse oversaw arrests and order was quickly restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State and
Thames Streets
Sherff Pearse
Doctor Landis Reveals Devil Themed Lecture at Town Hall
Dr. S. M. Landis announces a dramatic ovation on the Devil at Town Hall Tuesday evening the 18th. He promises a humorous, soul stirring lecture explaining who the old fellow is and what he does in a hard old subject presented for audience insight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Landis
Town Hall
Rubber Works Suspend Work After Fire Damage
Work at the Rubber Works halted since Christmas due to a fire that damaged the heater section. Authorities expect the heating department to be ready for vulcanizing and plan to resume full operations on Monday.
Sermon Denounces Tobacco Use At State B Street Church
Rev. W. T. Harlow preached against tobacco at State B Street M. E. Church last Sunday evening before the Young Men's Christian Association. His text was If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy, for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Harlow
State B Street
M. E
Young Men’s Christian Association
Rhode Island Institute Meeting Set for Providence Dates
The Rhode Island Institute plans its annual gathering in Providence on Thursday Friday and Saturday January 22 23 and 24. A friend notes the city’s panic and limited interest in education but says only female teachers will receive free entertainment at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island Institute
Providence
Masons Install Offiers at St Alban’s Lodge No 6
Newly elected officers of St Alban’s Lodge No 6 F and A Masons were installed Wednesday evening in the lodge room by D D G M W Gilpin assisted by W C Salsteen M W G M N Van Slyck of Providence attended The public ceremony drew many visitors A Past Master jewel was presented to W J Howard Manchester and accepted After installation members guests and ladies went to the Artillery Armory for social time and a hot turkey supper served by Capt J A C Gladding Dancing and socializing continued until 2 am So mote it be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban’s Lodge No. 6
A. Masons
D.D.G. M
W. Gilpin
C. Salsteen
N. van Slyck
Providence
W. J. Howard Manchester
M. W
van Slyck
Artillery
J. A. C. Gladding
Sunday School Exhibition at Town Hall Raises Church Debt
The Sunday School connected with St Marys Church held an exhibition in Town Hall last Monday with recitations singing tableaux and more. Proceeds go toward paying the church debt. Next Tuesday Washburns Last Sensation with Warm Spring Indians from Lava Bed country will perform in Town Hall. Tickets at Geo Easterbrooks Hope Street. The Barnes residence tableaux were a success with Night and Morning Mary Queen of Scots County and City Courtship praised. Proceeds fund a Christmas festival for St Michael's Sunday School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Town Hall
Washburn
Lava Bed Country
Lava Bed
Geo. W. Easterbrooks
Hope Street
Horace Barnes
Mary
Queen of Scots
St. Michael’s
Tabent
Artillery Entertainments Sixth Lecture by Hon. Abraham Payne
The sixth lecture in Town Hall featured Hon. Abraham Payne of Providence speaking on The trial by Jury. The audience praised the engaging delivery, humor, and reasoning as Payne traced jury origins and noted Prudence Crandall’s school controversy, closing with Whittier’s The Eternal Goodness. Afterwards Payne and guests visited Hon. John Turner’s residence for social hospitality and further applause.
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Town Hall
Abraham Payne
Providence
Pope
Ile
Congress
Mr. Hazard
Robert Burns
Bristol
Narraganset Bay
Long Island Sound
Arctic
Payne
Ono
Jonathan Edwards
Thackeray
Prudence Crandall
Connecticut
Whittier
John Turner
Turner
Union meetings outlined with weekly sessions and topics
The condensed programme lists Union Meetings through January with evening and afternoon sessions. Topics include prayer, confession, and religion in family and Sunday School. Specific venues and times are given for each day, with a note of joint church observances and a final reference to December real estate transfers and local historical notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Christian Church
Baptist Church
State Street M. E
St.Michael’s Chapel
Congregational Chapel
Baptist
Notable Town Demographics of Seventy Plus Residents
A local tally lists twenty residents aged seventy or more, totaling 1587 years and averaging just under seventy eight per person. Names and ages include Elizabeth Cartey 92 Benjamin Hall 1 John Wilcox 86 Annis Coit Ruth Munro 85 George Munro 75 Martha Richmond 8 Walley Hunnewell 74 Nancy Carey 1 Ruth Smith re David A. Coit 62 George Doty 73 Prudence Coomer 81 Catherine Quirk 71 Mason W. Pierce 79 Eveline Gladding 71 John W. Spooner 77 Eleanor B. Church 70 William H Myers 77 Wm Peckham 70. In 1872 twenty one people over seventy yielded a similar average.
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Elizabeth Cartey
Benjamin Hall
John Wilcox
Annis Coit
Ruth Munro
George Munro
Martha Richmond
Walley Hunnewell
Nancy Carey
Ruth Smith
David A. Coit
George Doty
Train derails near Drownville on Bristol line
A locomotive and baggage car derailed on the Bristol railroad on the first train from Providence last Monday morning near Drownville delaying both trains about three quarters of an hour. No injuries were reported. In Atirep Brothers Lodge No. 18 I O F held their regular meeting in Odd Fellows Hall last Tuesday electing N G George A Arnold V G Henry Goff Sen R S Frank M Ennis P S Wm H H Coggeshall Treas Nathaniel S Greene for the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Providence
Drownville
Asirep Broturrs LopeGe
I. O
O. F
Odd Fellows Hall
N. G
George A. Arnold
V. G
Henry Goff
Sen
R. S
Frank M. Ennis
P. S
Hrorantic Engine and Hose Co. No. 1
Spencer Rounds
John V. Lewis
James N. Bullock
Charles V. Perry
Nathaniel Usher
G. Downey
F. Spencer
J. Cumph
Geo. Diman
William H. Mann
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Mr. Cushing
Genet
Metropolis
S. C. Hancock
Advent
John W. Barney
Peter Swords
Gooding
Mount Jane
Sarah M. Munro
Anne S. Sparks
Bradford Street
Hope
Cuba
Allen B. Grant
Nathan Tripp
Tiverton
Neptune
Cook
William Carr
Bowdoin
Abeona
Blinn
Barton
Carr
Trieste
James O’wolf
D'Wolf
Captain Barton
Marseiles
Burton
Munro
Ricker
School Street No. 2
J. P. Lane
Congregational Church
Ayer
Ayter
Johnson
Sheridan
Caswell, Wazarp & Co
WM WI Richards
M.D
Odd Fellows Building
M. Ji
Centaur Liniment
J B Rose & Co
Broadway
Dx Harrison
Dennison
Ae Co
Gare P. Barnes
Hope and
Wardwell Streets
Wardwell Street
Geo W. Easterbrooks News Depot
W. J. Chappelle
Montil
Janu
Peckham—Lindsey
George Peckham
Mary Louise Lindsey
William Bramwell Gray
Tsq
Tonys—McCoon
St. Mary's Church
Rogers
Thomas Tobin
Sallie McCoon
Manning~lewis
Henry C. Manning
Mary Lewis
Munroe—Munroe
Rehoboth
Mass
Lyman F. Munroe
Camilla C. Munroe
Rehobeth
Theodore Ricker
Cartey
Benjamin Cartey
Stephen Talbee
James Lawless
van Dorn
Joshua van Dorn
Armstrong
William Edward
Johnny Mary Armstrong
East Providensa
Almond Gryille Bourne
Caswell
Middletown
Robert B. Caswell
Gladding
Newport
Laura C
Charles Gladding
BuzFrum
Previ Buffum
Ays
Phoenix Marine Journal
Port of
R. I
Canonicus
Orsywell
Orswell
Schr
Hamilton, Terry
Iron
Sehr
Harvest
Darwin
Somerset
Fall Stiver
Schy
Henry Gibson
Hobraken
Geo. Turnbull & Co
Westminster Street
Provil
Bench, R. I
Linus Belcher
Norway
Mrs. Betcher
Lydia A. Parsons
Mons
Randolph
Lawrence Hormsby
D. C. Johnson & CO
Martford
Conn
John F. Henry
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