Widespread 1883 Deaths and Notable Facts From Various Posts
A compilation of historical notices reports 2328 Providence deaths in 1883 and the death of Ira Sankey's father in New Castle Ohio. It notes the great comet period as 823 years per Fabritius, records Charleston South Carolina coldest in 185 years, and discusses salicylic acid safety. Other items cover a Burlington Iowa soldier declining pension, a Willimantic mail robbery confession, Wortmann plant bending by heat, and French discoveries of prehistoric mines. Also mentions San Francisco 1887 world fair planning, baldness transmission, quinine supply assurances, and a February Frank Lesure publication offering literary notes and ads.
Villard's Fall From Wall Street Glare and German Stamina
An obituary tone meditation on Henry Villard once head of the Northern Pacific. The correspondent argues Villard's health and influence declined after intense strain and rivalries with the Gould interests. It contrasts German perseverance with American resilience and notes Villard's career in journalism before his ascent and decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Vinzano
Henry Villard
Northern Pacific Confederacy
Willard
Parvenus
Gould
Banquo
Wall Street
Villard
Washington Letter from January 8, 1884 on receptions and Senate funds
Washington correspondent reports President Arthur practicing handshakes for public receptions and notes temperance driven wine sales decline. Senate contingent funds show high spending on beverages, quinine, and chefs. House members face restricted access to waters. New York items cover holidays, Charity Ball, Willard finances, treasure legends, Rochefort lecture, and early civil service reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Arthur
Senate
Apollinaris
Bethesda
Circle of Representatives
Ingalls
Kellogg
Butler
New
New York
Europe
Opera House
Willard
Villard
Captain Kidd
Hussar
Hell Gate
Congress
Sam
Rochefort
New Caledonia
J. J. O'Kelly
Cuba
Brooklyn
Low
Raprx
Paine's Furniture Co. Displays Urnorstery and Draperies
Paine's Furniture Co of Boston offers imported urnorstery draperies and curtains at low prices with home service nationwide. Samples by mail, skilled workers for measurements, and a vast stock are advertised as the finest and most affordable, with viewing suggested on Canal street opposite the Boston and Maine Depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine's Furniture Co
Boston
Paine
Canal Street
Boston and Maine
Local Affairs In Town on Friday Night and Ice Harbor Scene
Hon Nelson W Aldrich visited Col H P Colt and Elder T M Preble preached at Advent Chapel. A leap year ball occurred at the artillery Armory with Baker Brothers orchestra. The light-boat Dove moved by ice, harbor thick with a thin ice cap, and heavy seas broke it up. Baptism and membership at M E Church. Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder fair begins next Friday. Town notices include auctions, ice supply, weekly prayer meetings, and various council and court actions.]]
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson W. Aldrich
U. S. Nator
8. P. Colt
Thertillery
Baker Brothers’ Orchestra
Pappasquash
T. C. Church
SCHOONER CHARLES BAYLIS STRUCK ROCK NEAR NEW HAVEN
The schooner Charles Baylis struck Luddington Rock near New Haven on December 21 and filled with water. It was pumped out and towed to New Haven, with 743 tons of coal discharged. Owned by Samuel Gladding and associates from Bristol, the vessel’s net tonnage is 443.60. Estimated damage to vessel about 2500 and cargo 150. Insurance on the vessel is 11500. Repairs planned at Noank marine railroad this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Baylis
E. A. Wyman
Luddington Rock
New Haven
Baltimore
New York Batter Wrecking Co
Samuel Gladding
Bristol
Noank
Conn
Takei
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The
Bristol Phenix
City of
Providence
David Sankey
Ira Sankey
New Castle
Ohio
Florida
B. W. Richardson
Fabritius
Charleston
8. C
Burlington
Iowa
United States
L. H. Newcomb
Frank Harwood
Willimantic
Hartford
Herr J. Wortmann
Cartailhac
French Academy of Sciences
Mur-de-Barrez
Aveyron
France
Lawrence
Kansas
Loomis
Yale College
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic
Friedlander
Berlin
D. Howitt
London
San Francisco
Gov. Stoneman
Sach
Buenos Ayres
Java
Reunion
Bolivia
Frank Lesure
T. DeWitt Talmage
D. D
Phillipse Manor
Yonkers
George Frederick Handel
Elizabeth C. Winter
Eliza Cook
Louise E. Browne
Ellen M. Fogg
Talmage
Adreas
Frank Leslie
Park Place
N. Y
Our
Washington
Local Affairs
T. M. Preble
Hyde Park
Advent Chapel
New Orleans
Dove
Pistol Ferry
He Harbor
H. M. Barns
Buckingham Hotel
5Th Avenue
50Th Street
United Brothers Lodge, I. 0. C. F
Moses Wood
Sual Corps
Greene
Fowp
New York and Brooklyn Bridge
Charles G. Crocker
Collins
Mr. Gooding
Congregational
Henry Laurie
Justice Court
State Farm
James Heard, Jr
Laurie
Cransston
Children’s Home
John Dimond
Brunsen
Colt
Captain Lawless
Giffops
Gov. Bourn
National Rubber Co
Charitable Society
Maidie
Bertie Wyatt
Crury
Miss Southworth
Hezzie
Bessie
Baby Wardwell
Miss Shepard
Mason Pierce
Anna Manchester
Owen Hughes
Theresa Hughes
Mary Hughes
Bond
John J. Christie
John Hughes
Martha T. Oliver
Gilbert W. Simmons
Mary Simmons
George H
Herbert F. Bennett
James T. Freeborn
John Lake
Ambrose E. Burnside
Daniel R. Ballou
Joseph M. Blake
John H. Adams
Ann W. Adams
John Toye
William Toye
Mary A. Reed
Daniel W. Mason
Walter V. Reed
Frank V. Reed
Fanny Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Loring Coggeshall
Allen M. Coggeshall
Gaid Allen M. Coggeshall
N. N. Cole
Martin V. Newton
Price
Wardwell
Justice Court Room
Crawford L. Easterbrooks
Baiston and Warren Water Works
Isaac F. Williams
William J. Miller
Freggurer
G. Norman Weaver
George H. Norman
Sidney Deap
Preston Day
Benjamin M. Bosworth, Jr
Davitt Branox M. L. Or A
Michael McKeon
William M. Nerone
James B. Christie
Michael G. Cahill
John Connery
Robert Connery
Rise Peru Steam Free Engine Co. No. 1
Thames Street
Peleg Cardeae Aeetenh Bekaana
Solomon Owen
Sion O'Bpibe Eee
Tacit Ieard O. Maloney
Frederic Mandell
Richard Lang
Hypkaviic Exarne & Hose Co
Edwin OC. Sparks
William M. McKenzie
Charles H. Bickford
James Cagh, Jr
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Jus Rogers Free Library
America
Ritter
Arnold
Middle Kingdom
Campbell
Watt
Servants of Arms
Hyelesida
Rhode Island
United States Commissioner of Education
Canonicus Memorial
Dr Lawrence
Thomas Sway
Thomas Swan
Swan
Danforth
Burgess
Knowles
Smith
Pullen
Broad Street
Moriarty
Warren
J. M. Merchant
M. D
England
Ireland
Canada
Namm
AGH
Hollis Sawtelle
George Woodmaney
Isaac M. Chace
Massachusetts
Sally L. Short
Barrington
Ruth Booth
Ann Hadfield
Timothy Shey
John Maddox
Anjanette E. Barker
Portsmouth
Susan Wheaton
Caroline A. Dahy
Patiense Lawton
Ortsmouth
John McGraile
Martha A. Barnaby
Hopkinton
Emeline M. Baker
Sarah Collins
Joseph Maxcy
Hugh McCanna
Mary McElroy
Phebe A. Chace
John Crowley
Louis A. Pope
Phenix
R. L
Pell
Baptist Church
WM. WU. Richards
Odd Fellows Building
Bradford Street
Apay
G. P. Barnes
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Reewer
Joseph Wardwele
Henry S. Swan
Hope Street
Oh Well
T. H. Shipman
State Street
Gallup
Gallagher
John Gallagher
Abby
Jonathan Sisson
Mathew A. Card
Pawtucket
Rebecca
George C. Carr
Hoar
Lena
Charles 8
Bessie Hoar
Hamsh B. Simmons
Olney
Sarah A
Cyrus Piney
Kenney
James Rodgers Kepney
Allen
Swangey
Amah M
John
Phoenix Marine
Journal
Port of
Ganon
Feilver
Belle Halladay
Nickeraga
Lmore
N. Rubber Co
Canonicus
Orswell
Fall River
Orawell
Ter Neck
Henry C. Sayles
Bris
Harbor
Naransett Bay
Inginre
Eugene Ls Clark
Uu. Vo
Butterick
D. A. Pierce
State St
Bristol, R. I
Sreadonae
Prov. Furniture Company
Cor, Broad and Mathewson Streets
Providence, R. 1
New England
Bristal
Thos. T. Allan
Monarch
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