Commodore Vanderbilt An End Of An Era In Finance
Obituary tribute to Commodore Vanderbilt describing his rise from modest beginnings to vast wealth and power. It notes his persistence, strategic use of opportunity, and influence on stock markets while marking his passing as the end of a Metropolitan triumvirate era in finance. The piece critiques political corruption and reflects on rapid technological progress and speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore Vanderbilt
United States
Vanderbilt
New York
Wm. H. Vanderbilt
Buonga
America
Jared Linsley
Deems
Old Homestead
Staten Island
Beecher
Verne
Philadelphia
Broadway
35Th Street
Yasui Hth
Weale
Linde
Madrid’s climate and clothing mark a rustic Castilian scene
The narrative surveys Madrid’s 320,000 residents perched on hills with winds and rapid temperature shifts, calling the city unhealthy yet lively. It notes the cloak as a dominant garment, valued for protection against winds, dust, and danger, with varied fabrics and colors signaling social status.
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Madrid
Zarza
Thartha
Bari¢Y
Thebada
Daoun
Tavirn
Providence
Manzanas
Market Square
Europe
Absassin
Spaniard
Cossmon
Palace and Madrid sights in moonlight at the Royal Palace
A correspondent visits the Royal Palace of Madrid, describing the grand square, guards, and the view from the court. He notes the tradition of the king's four o clock prayers, Virgin of the Atoche’s role, and the heavy military presence alongside a wary public. He also mentions Alfonso XII and his sister, and the chilling wind from Guadarrama.
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St. Bartholomew
Madrid
Royal Palace
Spain
Toledo
Seville
Valladolid Et al
Keguly
Atoche
Isabella Segunda
Dirk
Merino
Mulea
Alfonso
Princess of the Asturias
Diplomacy Talk Foresees Czar’s Feather and Turkish Impudence
The talk centers on the Czar possibly showing the white feather, provoking Turkey to be impudent. Bismarck is said to think concessions to Turkey match the hour’s duty, while Germany presses a decisive point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Bismarck
Neft
Governor Hayes Faces Threats From Mocking Protesters
The passage mocks both male and female critics threatening Governor Hayes as he seeks to perform his duties. It dismisses opposition as cowardly and calls for new supporters to bolster the administration’s legitimacy.
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Hayes
New York City Debt Growth Highlights Metropolitan Prestige
The city’s municipal debt rose by 8 million dollars last year and stands around 180 million. The piece argues Gotham’s finances and status place it among world cities, contrasting with smaller towns that should not envy it.
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New York City
Gotham
Appearances Deceive In Iowa Man’s Hidden Wealth
A Port Byron, Iowa resident who seemed very poor died leaving 13000 in government bonds and cash. The case echoes the old adage that appearances mislead and prompts closer scrutiny by donors of who truly needs aid.
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Port Byron
Local Notices and Upcoming Events at the Y M C A and Town Hall
Local notices list a Y M C A meeting Sunday at 5 p m and a regular Lyceum debate on pulpit influence versus the press. Trinity Church services are marked for tomorrow with morning prayers and a 10 o'clock sermon. A stereopticon exhibition, midweek lectures, and a Town Hall concert by Spaulding's Swiss Bell Ringers are announced with ticket details and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Lyceum
Trinity Church
Alasgoa
Spaulding
Town Hall
Georgie Dean Spaulding
Kittie
Willie
Adah Carey
Laura Estey
W.’. Spaulding
G. W. Pasterbrooks
Rogers Free Library to Rise on Hope Street Site
Plans describe a two story Connecticut brown stone building with banking suites, a central hall, and the Rogers Free Library name overhead. The second floor will host the Library and Reading Room plus a Bristol Young Men's Paristian Association room funded by Mrs. Rogers.
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Stephen C. Earle
Boston
Mass
Connecticut
St. Michael's Chapel
Rogers Free Library
Bristol Young Men’s
Paristian Association
DeWolf
Mipac
Cushman
National Eagle Bank
The Holy Verse and A Boston Magazine Note
A reflection on biblical verses and a promotional note for Barron’s Moxamy Magazine. The piece cites scripture passages and questions the soul, followed by a **Boston** advertisement praising Barron’s February issue with varied stories, poetry, humor, and household articles, priced at 1.00 a year postpaid.
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Barron's
Moxamy Magaziny
Jerusalem
Stirling Castle
Katy
Lillia
Pearl
Guinea
Armsbey
Brighton
Northwest
Tommy Bingham
Davie
Ruthven
Thames & Talbot
Hawleystreet
Boston
Bristol Year of Sickness and Loss in 1826
In 1826 Bristol Rhode Island faced a deadly influenza outbreak and widespread illness. Notable deaths included Dr. Caleb Muller and Dr. John M. Coggeshall, Captain Samuel Townsend, and Revolutionary heroes Nathaniel Wilson Hezekiah Munro Russell Handy James Munro William Coxx, with families struck by multiple fatalities and a cholera and dysentery season following.
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High
Franklin Streets
Col. Fales
Providence Journal
Bristol
R. J
William Tanner
Dr. Young
Caleb Muller
Church Street
Tha Church Street
Bosworth
William Lindsey
Ebenezer Pearce
Tinker Pearce
Samuel Townsend
Obove
Nathaniel G. Townsend
Nathaniel Wilson
Hezekiah Munro
Russell Handy
James Munro
William Coxx
Cato Reynolds
Joseph Reynolds
Reynolds
Bristol Neck
Syed Paged
Cato
Revoluntion
General Lafayette
Israel
Cure Claims for Dropsy and Kidneys in Journal Ad
A medical journal excerpt promotes Hust's Rewepy claiming cure of dropsy in one month and all kidney and urinary diseases. It also touts InposSIBLE EYE Wasu as harmless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awa
Hust
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Bristol Ebenix
Norning
Oregon
Brother Hewitt
Tilden
Astor
Stewart
Finance
New Hampshire
White Mountain
Nile
Kinglyo
Mr .Moody
Sankey
Mr. Moody
Chicago
Washington
Congress
Easterbrooks'a
Messrs. Geo. P. Rowell & Co
Park Row
N. Y
Stockbridge
Louis
God
Messrs
Norman L. Munro & Co
Beekman Street
Uy' Yan Gan Gond
Ska
Peter
Polly
2Nd
R. L. Regiment
Thomas Winship
Gusate
Russell Swanwick
Loyal Agricultural College
Cirencester
England
Hogg Island
Birmingham
Royal Agricultural Society of England
Cotswolds
Ocean
H. M Howe
Hugh Aylmer
West Dereham Abbey
Stone Perry
John
A. Dew
Banyon
Phenix
The
Bristol County Savings _Bank
Westminster Street
Hoppin Homestead Building
Rider H. L. Gilman
Gospel
Glover
Wistar
Teheer
Desence
HO Buffington
Schence
Schenck
Arch Sta
Phiadelphia
Moretay
Schench
Pike
Paris
London
Fesay
Sar T. HW
Os Hipman
Dar
Barnes
Easterbrooks
Hope Street
A. Pike
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Offoe
Sar Gru. T. French
Mount Hope
Oreicltiards
Odel Fellows Building
Bradford Street
Morris’ Lyrup
Cherry
Morris
N C Bedelle
Parker
J. Trixon
Rocky Brook, R. L
Lucerne
Thesday
Othe Cole Haat Orteinai Eet Onds
SPA Hbine
Ladies Cornet Band
Anders Heavwns Pooeu
Steg Bom
Ah Gers Tse
Eedia
Ana Sles
Tinine
Sferins
Rscauls
Olid Newspapers
Eer Sabainovl
Vuid
Fim
Doge Pee
Blas
Worderfel Optical Lefechs
Ane
Ted Nite
Ma Bucher
Bristol Y. M. Cgc. A
Ide
Baeterbrogas
Tocock
Amd
Carly
Thursiay Evewng
Oclock
UY How
Silvey Dean
Warren
SD Ee
Ric Kiver
Bev ' Ee Ot Enghets
J Miller
LNG
Rosy Oyna
Lo Brichel Bnode Island
Flere Gentlemeils
George Weir
Jove Wine Bani
Amy Melarel
Mir Bois
Pearce
Whttemore
Sanford
E Edson
Edward Whittemore
Mies Clara
Brieto
Williison
Pawtucket
Nellie Ingraham
Dora R
James H. Wilkinsa
NeweEce
Fall River
Ellen
William Newell
Blare
South Thyuton
Phoenix Marine Journal
Canonicus
Orswell
Marshall Perris
Packard
Hoboken
National Rubber Co
Sumssay
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