French liberal press voice under Napoleon regime
The article criticizes Louis Napoleon for ruling by force over France. It argues absolutism nears its end, praises liberal ideas spreading to England and America, and suggests Rochefort's defiance might spark broader political progress in Franco society. It cautions calm pressure toward liberty and hints a greater leader may emerge.
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Napoleon
Louis Napoleon
France
Rochefort
England
Old World
Hls
Franco
New York Snubs George Peabody Memorial Notice
The New York Seemiatire laments a shabby public notice for philanthropist George Peabody arguing the state honors only wealthy benefactors tied to New York institutions. It criticizes the city’s greed and influence of finance over world figures and global charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Peabody
Empire State
In Congress Tone Warns of Future July Festival Parody
The writer warns that Congress should avoid excesses in speech or risk requiring another July Fourth style festival to honor grave senators. They contrast intense political display with dangers of unchecked rhetoric and note East and West clashes can resemble thunderclouds.
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Washington
New Woman's Journal Debates Editor Names and Roles
The article argues that the new Woman's Journal includes both women and men as editors and warns against denying evolving gender roles. It hints that educated women may still feel constrained by oppressive social norms and suggests emotions drive protest in public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Journal
Aterner
Captain Beals Dies After Hurricane Deck Accident
Captain Alfred Beals of the steamer Eastern Queen, arriving in Boston on Tuesday, was killed when a walking baton struck his head on the hurricane deck. The incident occurred during rough conditions at sea.
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Alfred Beals
Boston
Benny
Ohioan and regionalism amid Fifteenth Amendment ratification
In Massachusetts and Ohio readers meet two regional types as the author argues about national identity. Ohio ratifies the Fifteenth Amendment by a narrow margin aided by a Democratic newspaper’s reform stance, while Republicans and Enquirer editors clash over the move and its consequences. A separate note tells of a wreck survivor from the schooner Mary who kept a watch and a collared note identifying Jeremiah Quimby Boothbay, aiding identification of the others.
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Massachusetts
Bay State
Rhode Island
Empire State
Ohio
Ben Wade
Buckeye
America
Mr. Gladstone
Hamilton County
General Assembly
Enquirer
D. E
Muryp
Mary
Small Point
Levision Journal
Jeremiah Quimby Boothbay
Central Railroad of Iowa Bonds Offer 7 Percent Profit
Railroads in the Northwest promise profits as through freight couriers. The Central Railroad of Iowa will span 240 miles north to south, linking St. Paul and St. Louis with bonds at 95 and accrued interest. Gold interest at 7 percent makes them appealing and secure. Bonds run thirty years with provisions to ensure timely interest payments.
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Northwest
Iowa
Central Railroad of
St. Paul
St. Louis
Central Ions
Death of Dr Leland Prominent Fall River Citizen
Fall River mourns the death of Dr. Leland aged seventy one on Saturday. Born in Grafton Massachusetts he studied at Brown University and earned his M D from Bowdoin College. For twenty years before Lincoln he served as Collector of Customs at Fall River and he contributed to local public enterprises and the public press.
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Leland
Fall River
Dr. Leland
Grafton
Mass
Brown University
Bowdoin College
Lincoln
Boston donor Mel Ansorr Lawrence gives $25,000 toward city museum
Boston financier Mel Ansorr Lawrence contributes $25,000 to support a fine arts and local history museum project in the city. The gift boosts fundraising efforts and highlights private philanthropy backing cultural institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Ansorr Lawrence
Boston
Museu Io
Passenger found dead aboard ship Metropolis in Fall River
The Metropolis arriving from New York reports a passenger found dead in a state room. Coroner Dillingham convened a jury which ruled death from natural causes. The deceased, about 50 to 60, wore a wig and black suit. identified as Jesse Harnford of Lexington, Massachusetts. Undertakers Border Almy & Co. took charge.
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Seppen Pleaty
Fall River
Saya
Metropolis
New York
Dillingham
Jesse Harnford
Lexington
Mass
Messrs
Border, Almy
Maine convention surprised by six foot eight inch giantess
At Lewiston on the 21st a Maine convention of fat men saw Emma Hardy of Wilton enter the room. She stood six feet eight inches tall and weighed 876 pounds, taller and heavier than any man present. The crowd recovered quickly but the moment was startling as the woman claimed the honors.
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Maine
Lewiston
Portland Argus
Emma Hardy
Wilton
Decline in Coal Prices Reported by City Shippers
The Philadelphia Ledger notes coal sold at Port Carbon as low as $2.50 per ton, a 76 cent drop from early month prices, with other shippers still asking around 3 to 3.25 per ton. The price decline could lower market costs and the wage basis, allowing operators to sell coal cheaper, benefiting consumers and the broader market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Port Carbon
Tax on Farmers Selling Own Produce Clarified
Commissioner Delino notes tax rules for farmers who sell their own farm products. A person selling from a stall is not ordinarily an occupation unless selling becomes a regular business. The produce broker tax should be applied with liberal interpretation in such cases.
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Delino
Internal Revenue
Ohio
Blast Furnaces Expand Across United States
Over the last eighteen months sixty five blast furnaces have been erected in the United States with nearly half in the Mississippi Valley. Some are very large and highly developed. Pig iron output rose from 931 thousand tons in 1868 to about 1.9 million tons in 1869, reflecting a remarkable postwar boost. Many more furnaces are planned for this year.
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United States
Mississippi
Carpe Cod Railroad Plans Extension to Wellfleet
Easthim and Wellfleet citizens met conditions set by the Carpe Cod Railroad Co directors and agreed to begin the extension to Wellfleet immediately with a following extension to Provincetown.
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Easthim
Wellfleet
Carpe Cod Railroad Co
Provincetown
Proposal to unite Delmarva into Chesapeake state
A plan suggests creating a single state named Chesapeake by annexing Delaware with its three counties, Maryland's eastern shore of eight counties, and two Virginia counties.
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Chesapeake Bay
The
Atllantic
Chesapeake
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
George D. Prentice Dies Former Louisville Journal Editor
George D. Prentice longtime editor of the Louisville Journal has died. Born in Preston Connecticut in 1804, he graduated from Brown University in 1823 and spent time in Hartford with Whittier before moving to Louisville in 1831 where he remained. He was noted for sharp, fearless journalism and blunt controversy.
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George D. Prentice
Louisville Journal
Connecticut
Preston
Brown University
Hartford
Whittier
Louisville
Tragic Norfolk Bride-to-Be Dies After Pin Wound
Fanny Ingham aged 24 of Norwich died after a pin wound on her hand swelled and caused severe pain. A surgeon was called and surgery planned but no relief came, and she died from lockjaw following the failed treatment before her wedding.
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Fanny Ingham
Norwich
Newsgraphs and oddities from distant ports and towns
A scattered review of curiosities and brief items from across the nation. Debates on temperance, rare auctions, odd deaths, ship news, and local happenings fill the page with colorful, sometimes humorous vignettes.
Local Tintypes on Farmers Plowing Their Lands
Weather pleasant. A number of farmers in the vicinity have spent the present week engaged in plowing their lands.
Weighing Nearly Eighty Pounds Captured in Og Island Cove
Weighing nearly eighty pounds, a large animal was captured by John Stow on Wednesday last in Og Island Cove. The event was witnessed by local residents and reported to authorities for examination.
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Rer Aser
John Stow
Og Island Cove
Rebuilding Advances at National Rubber Co Works
The work of rebuilding the National Rubber Co’s facilities proceeds smoothly. The building housing the dry heating plants is nearly finished and should be ready for operation early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Rubber Co
Room to become jewelry store by A P Baxter at Hope and Bradford
The former banking room on the first floor at the corner of Hope and Bradford streets has been remodeled and fitted for a store. It will be occupied by Mr. A. P. Baxter, jeweler.
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Hope and
Bradford Streets
Commercial Bank
Bey
A. P Baxter
Council of Constance
John Huss
Pius Bath
W. A. Cooper
Providence
Examination of Edwin B White Delayed Until Saturday Afternoon
The hearing on Edwin B White charged with assault with a dangerous weapon on Jerome Ford, set for Saturday morning, was postponed to 2 p.m. this Saturday.
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Edwin B. White
Jerome Ford
George Gayton Cleared In Barn Fire Letter Case
George Gayton, arrested on suspicions of writing letters to Seth W. Thayer about setting fire to his barn, was discharged in a Justice's court last Saturday after examination found no proof linking him to the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gayton
Seth W. Thayer
Sunday School Festival at State Street ME Church
The Sunday School connected with the State Street ME Church held a vestry festival Monday evening. Members enjoyed fruit cake and confectionery while excellent singing by the scholars enriched the two hours of rational enjoyment at the gathering.
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State Street
Missionary Daniel Reed Finds New Home in California
Mr. Daniel D. Reed, once of this town, spent two years preaching along the Mississippi and among Chippewa Indians and has moved to Santa Clara, California. He notes a mild valley with yearround fruit, blossoms, and occasional earthquakes as signs of a coming day.
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Daniel D. Reed
Mississippi
Santa Clara
California
Spirit world satire on Mr. Quod and the seventh sphere
A resident writes of a spirit world mockery involving Mr. Quod and the Taxpayers, describing a funeral pile scene and a comical, satirical view of his afterlife. The piece critiques revivalist claims, sidewalk disputes, and moral reform, ending with notes on local coal potential and mining outlook.
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Ephor
Quad
Ares
Crane’s Lane
Earth
Heaven
Abraham
Lazarus
Tze
Peru
P. S
Quod
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