The Dead of 1873 as We Enter a New Year
A year end necrology recalls Salmon P. Chase Samuel Nelson James L. Orr and James Brooks among U S leaders and diplomats. It notes Oakes Ames Richard Yates Joel Matteson Geary Colby Vroom and many editors clergy and scientists who died in 1873 and reflects on long lived centenarians and global losses alike.
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America
James L. Orr
St. Petersburg
James Brooks
New York
William Whiting
Massachusetts
United States
Madrid
Oakes Ames
Pacific Railway
Credit Mobilier
Richard Yates
Illinois
Congress
Joel Matteson
John W. Geary
Pennsylvania
Anthony Colby
New Hampshire
Peter D. Vroom
New Jersey
Prussia
Joshua Leavitt
New York Independent
William Cassidy
Albany Argus
Luther Tucker
Albany Cultivator
William B. Richmond
Providence Journal
John R. Thompson
Southern Liberary Messenger
Samuel Burnham
Congregational Quarterly
John Prentiss
Keene
N. H
Sentinel
New York Herald
D. D
Liberty Party
Meclvarine
Randall
Protestant Episcopal Church
Mark
Spring, Storrs
Todd
Presbyterian
L. A. Grimes
Boston
Twelfth Baptist Church
Chapman, Porter
Aid Bellows
Agassiz
Seas
Louis Napoleon
Lord Lytton
John Stuart Mill
Bulwer
Samuel Wilberforce
L. Richmond
Baptist W. Noel
The Cushing Nomination for Chief Justice
The article defends Caleb Cushing as a capable nominee for Chief Justice despite political opposition. It argues presidential discretion, urges independence from party pressure, and calls for selecting the nation's best minds for judiciary and diplomacy to uphold the country’s honor and wisdom.
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Caleb Cushing
United States Supreme Court
Cushing
United States
Congress
Butler
Charles Sumner
Grant
The
New York Times
U.S Grant
Senate
Agit
President Grant
Itfin
Williams
Nomination of Mr. Cushing Withdrawn by President
The President withdrew Mr. Cushing's nomination on Wednesday after Gen. Cushing requested the withdrawal in a letter. An old letter from Mr. Cushing to Jeff Davis from the start of the rebellion emerged, undermining his Senate confirmation prospects.
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Cushing
Gen. Cushing
Mr. Cushing
Jeff Davis
Senate
Capitol editor criticized for rude remarks about Mrs. Grant
Donn Pratt in his paper The Capitol has shown himself wanting in courtesy by attacking Mrs. Grant's reception. When threatened with accountability by Fred he allegedly displayed a total lack of courage. The note says a gentleman should be manly toward a lady.
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Donn Pratt
the Capitol
Mrs. Grant
Fred
Castelar Exits Spain for France in Pro-Republican Role
The article notes Castelar leaving Spain for France to act in a role with sincere republicans. It laments Spain's perceived blindness for losing him and fears his talents may serve elsewhere in the Old World, while predicting his value could be fleeting.
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Spain
Castelar
France
France and the Republic Face Pressing Political Winds
The article critiques the French Assembly defeat and royal plans, arguing a covetous clique values palace and crown over freedom and prosperity. It laments the President as indecisive and urges timely stance amid shifting political directions.
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France
Roman port remains and quarry sights near Provence
In South of France on December 17 1873 the writer tours a meadow once a Roman port now landlocked. They study ancient harbor walls quays and a porphyry quarry with massive columns, marveling at Roman engineering and the Riviera railway’s conflict with mortar. They describe Provençal kitchens with beef mutton and sardines and praise local fish dishes and wine.
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France
Puasnix
Augustus
Marc Antony
Riviera
Provence
Italy
Germany
England
Tropics
Bouillabasse
Thackeray
Provence Tales and Lessons From a Peasant Wife
A visitor notes Provence songs and proverbs as locals speak in musical speech. A peasant wife shares advice on marriage patience and hardship, illustrating resilience with a nearly blind husband she nurses, while reflecting on patience and thorny paths.
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Nice
Cannes
Provence
Bristol High School Amateur Exhibitions Planned
Bristol High School announces amateur exhibitions at term end on Wednesday and Thursday. The Justice Court met Thursday with several assault and battery cases, of interest only to those involved.
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Bristol High School
Justice Court
Rubber Co Works Restart After Fire Shutdown
After a two to three week stoppage caused by a fire the National Rubber Co works are back in operation. The engine was restarted last Monday morning.
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National Rubber Co
Bates Freshman Miss North Tops Class In Exam
Miss J. E. R. North of this town, a Bates College freshman, achieved a perfect rank in a recent written examination, the sole student in her class to do so.
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J. E. R. North
Bates College
Maine
Prayer meetings spark religious revival at State Street M E Church
Evening gatherings in the vestry of the State Street M. E. Church drew growing interest this week, with a hopeful outlook for a religious revival.
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State Street
M. E
Life of St Michael's fire and rebuild 1778 to 1804
Rev G L Locke preached at St Michael's Church on Sunday detailing the church's history from its 1778 burning to the year 1804. He traced events and milestones shaping the parish during that period for the audience.
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G. L. Locke
St. Michael’s Church
Presiding Elder to Visit State Street M E Church
The quarterly visitation of Rev. Dr. M. J. Talbot will be held at State Street M E Church this Saturday evening and tomorrow. A quarterly conference is on this evening with a love feast planned for Sunday at nine AM.
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M. J. Talbot
State Street M. E
Dr Landis Delivers Lectures on Arch Fiend in Town Wall
Dr Landis spoke on the Devil to about fifty attendees last Tuesday evening. The audience was amused and generally satisfied with his account of infernal doings of Satanic majesty.
Funeral for Daniel Ryan at St Marys Church
The funeral of Daniel Ryan was solemnized Friday afternoon in St Marys Church led by Rev McCallion. A large congregation attended the service and about fifty carriages followed the remains to the Catholic Cemetery.
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Daniel Ryan
St. Mary’s Church
McCallion
Twenty Ninth Annual Meeting of R I Institute of Instruction
The twenty ninth annual meeting of the R I Institute of Instruction will be held at MusicTall Providence on January 22 23 and 24. Gen John Eaton A S Commissioner of Education Washington DC will deliver an address Thursday evening. Prof Mark Bailey of Yale College will give select readings each day and evening. Prominent educators have accepted invitations to participate in the Institute events.
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R. [. Institute of Instruction
MusicTall
Providence
John Eaton
A. S. Commissioner of Education
Washington, D. C
Mark Bailey
Yale College
Bristol Bible Depository Adds German Editions for All Ages
Advertisement notes a large assortment of books at Bristol Bible Depository including German editions and large type editions for the aged. It offers lowest prices and provides gratuitous supply to the destitute, inviting Life Members Directors Pastors Superintendents Teachers and others to cooperate.
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Bristol
Bristol Bible Depository
Hope Street
American Bible Society
New York
Miss Thompson
S. Schools
James P. Lane
Sabbath School Festival at Town Hall
The Sabbath School of St. Michael's Church held its annual festival in Town Hall on Thursday evening. Three Christmas trees on the stage were decorated and lit, a table of gifts for the scholars was distributed after opening exercises led by Rev. Mr. Locke. Refreshments followed as the enjoyable event closed early.
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St. Michael's Church
Town Hall
Snow covers town with twelve inches of fresh fall
Snow accumulates to nearly twelve inches last Wednesday with early morning onset and steady snowfall all day. Sleighing improves on Thursday and Friday as bells ring in the season. An Armory Hall concert in Warren next Tuesday features Mrs. E Hoffman, Miss A Combs, The Light Infantry Quartette Club from Providence, with H E Brown, B W Hood, F Molten, C C Chase, E Hoffman, and A Jantz conductor.
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Warren
E. Hoffman
A. Combs
Light Infantry Quartette Club
Providence
Messrs
H. E. Brown
B. W. Hood
F. Molten
C. C. Chase
A. Jantz
Praying Band Leads Services in Fall River M E Church
The Praying Band of Fall River conducted Sunday services at State Street M E Church with day and evening sessions. They led in the vestry Saturday night and at the Y M C A rooms Sunday evening. Fifteen members, all from Fall River Methodist churches, provided prayer singing and exhortation to a large audience.
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Fall River
State Street
M. E
Y. M. C. Association
M. FE
Methodist Churches of
Grand Artillery Concert Moves to Thursday at Town Hall
The seventh and final Artillery Entertainment will now be held Thursday evening at Town Hall 29th, with decoration by a Providence decorator. Featured performers include Mrs E Hoffman soprano Mr E Hoffman pianist D W Reeves band leader and Providence American Band members F Molten N E Brown B W Hood C Chase plus the Light Infantry Quartette Club. Cory Brothers Providence supply the piano for the occasion.
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Town Hall
Providence
E. Hoffman
D. W. Reeves
Light Infantry Quartette Club
F. Molten
N. E. Brown
B. W. Hood
C. Chase
Phoenix
Messrs
Cory Brothers
Bristol Pianix notes deaths in town last year
Central Falls parish report shows twenty residents died totaling 1557 years. Average just under seventy eight per person with oldest ninety two and youngest seventy. Editorials question why residents seek to join Warren amid schoolhouse debate referenced by Mr. Coomer of the Warren Gazette.
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Central Falls
Col. Freeman
Bristol Pianix
Warren
Pheniz
Mr. Coomer
Warren Gazette
Egg on End Prank Ends in Egg Mess for James
In a back room on Hope street James and companions listened to tall tales about crushing a round object. James tried Columbus plan to balance an egg and proved the wag’s claim false when a peck measure burst the egg, covering him and the floor in yolk. He endures laughter from friends recalling the mishap.
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Ecco
James
Hope Street
Columbus
Jim
Habitual drunkard convicted in Justice Court
William Maccabey was convicted of habitual drunkenness and assault on John Dwelly in Justice Court last Saturday. He received a six month sentence at the State Farm and was taken to his winter home by Sheriff Pearse on Thursday.
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Justice Court
William Maccabey
John Dwelly
William
Pearse
Argand Oil Promises Bright Light at Low Price
Advertisements highlight Argand Oil sold by Mr Bedell praised for brilliant light. It notes good qualities and a price of twenty five cents per gallon, suggesting it is among the lowest rates available.
Dinner and Tea Sets at Briggs Boston Adverts
Richard Briggs of 187 Washington Street Boston advertises his decorated dinner and tea sets on sale until February 1. Established in 1798 the house prides itself on world wide reputation and purchases direct from European manufacturers. Readers are urged to take advantage of the opportunity promptly.
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Richard Briggs
Washington Street
Boston
Briggs
Europe
Disagreeable People and the Burden of Patience
A reflective piece on cross, snarling individuals who spoil cheerful days. It contrasts cheerful, helpful people with those who seek fault and quarrel, noting such discord breeds irritation yet can teach patience and forbearance as virtues cited by St. Paul.
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St. Paul
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