The Fourth Of July Reverence In A Framing Of Liberty
The essay recalls the Fourth of July as a Sabbath and a civic compact, praising colonial liberty as civil and religious. It notes the founders guarded divine bulwarks of liberty, reflects on Sabbath role in New England, and urges education in patriotism through families and schools. Paris notes follow with travel impressions and cultural happenings in 1875.
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God
New World
New England
Nature
House of God
Wedding and birth in contrasts during a sunny afternoon
A large crowd gathered as mournful drapery gave way to festive carriages in a church setting. A wedding linked to Monsieur de Broglie and Mademoiselle Marie Say, nineteen, with a vast fortune, promises comfortable life. Meanwhile, expectations rise for a Brooklyn trial verdict after months of public attention and two competing sides.
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Afernoon
Monsieur de Broglie
Duke de Broglie
Mademoiselle
Marie
Brooklyn
Ga. T. B
Tweed Sees Limited Gains From Base Change
William M. Tweed appears to gain little so far from his move to a new base of operations. The report notes initial results and suggests further outcomes remain uncertain.
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William M. Tweed
Eleven hundred seventeen scales produced in Fairbanks week
Eleven hundred seventeen Fairbanks scales were manufactured for the week ending June 26, including ninety two hay scales and five track scales.
Punishments for murderers in several states affirmed
A historical note lists six individuals including Wagner, Gordon in Maine and Bunch and Hardie in South Carolina who were executed. It also mentions mint silver purchases and a California earthquake anecdote about water springs appearing after tremors on Rancho near Rincon and a similar case on Colonel Hollister’s rancho.
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Wagner
Gordon
Maine
Coustley
Massachusetts
Bunch
Hardie
South Carolina
Penefoy
Atlanta
Georgia
Santa Barbara
Cal
J. P. Walker
Rincon
Schiller case shows ship discipline at fault and officer liability
The New York Herald notes that naval calamities have become routine and the Schiller disaster appears caused by the ship’s discipline. It holds the navigation officers directly responsible for the loss, and urges wide publicity of the findings to improve safety for future passengers.
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New York Herald
Schiller
Delavan Abroad as a Model Illinois Town
The Chicago Morning Courier lauds Delavan twelve miles south of Bloomington on the Jacksonville branch of the Chicago and Alton road. It notes a population around 2,000, civility toward strangers, and steady growth. The town houses three banks, two newspapers, six elevators, a $35,000 school, and strong regional trade. Settled by Rhode Island colonists led by Henry Greene of Providence.
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Delavan
Chicago Morning Courier
Bloomington
Jacksonville
Chicago and Alton Road
Illinois
Rhode Island
Igte
Henry KR. Greene
Providence
Providence Journal
French government funds art expo at Philadelphia centennial
A fragment notes the French government appropriating 120000 dollars to promote the exhibition of French art, manufactures and products at the Philadelphia Centennial. The wording is garbled but centers on funding for a foreign exhibit in Philadelphia.
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Gollars
Philadelphia
Ténnial
Reunions Highlight Centennial History in Boston Tale
The fragment cites General Fitzhugh Lee presenting a fine epitome of his centennial history to the people of Virginia at Boston and Bunker Hill, noting that more reunions improve reception and memory of the past.
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Fitzhugh Lee
Virginia
Boston
Bunker Hill
Preaching by Elder Augustus Durfee at Advent Chapel
The Richmond pastor will preach in the Advent Chapel tomorrow morning and evening. The town’s summer public school term closed yesterday, with a nine week vacation to follow. The Y M C A Board of Managers meets Monday at eight. The Supreme Court sessions begin today at nine. William H. Pearse of Swansey Mass reports excellent strawberries. A morning service in Congregational Memorial Chapel is set for Monday July 5 at eight. The Town Council and Court of Probate hold their monthly meeting Tuesday at two. Reallura Lodge I O G T plans a large tent on the Common Monday with free cool water and refreshments.
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Augustus Durfee
Richmond
BR. I
Advent
Congregational Memorial Chapel
Tr Reallura Lodge, I. O. of
G. T
Thames Street
William B. Spokane
Adcock Couple Sail for Weeks Abroad From New York
Mr Jonathan Adcock and wife of this town sail in the steamer Egypt from New York to Liverpool, intending to be away seven or eight weeks. Rev Henry MacKay of Worchester will officiate at Trinity Church tomorrow with morning service and holy communion at 10:30 AM and evening prayer at 7:30 PM. A weekly Y M C A discussion Wednesday considers whether divorces are too easily obtained with G T French and M D Andrews for the affirmative and W F Paull and J R Talbot for the negative.
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Jonathan Adcock
Egypt
New York
Liverpool
Henry MacKay
Worcester
Mass
Trinity Church
Town Hall
Y. M. Tyceum
G. T. French
M. D. Andrews
W. F. Paull
J. R. Talbot
High Street
Walley
Burton
Burton Street
Hope
Hope Street
Bradford
Bradford Street
State Street
M. E. Church
E. A. Warner
Marseilles
George L. Locke
St. Michael’s Church
Charles B. Kimball
Open air temperance meeting on the Common
An open air temperance meeting in a large tent on the Common is set for tomorrow at 6 p.m. under Realtura Lodge No. 82 of the International Order of Good Templars. Speakers include Henry S. Woodworth of Providence and others. A separate account notes a fall from a ladder at a two story house near State and Wood streets, causing bruises but no broken bones.
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Realtura Lodge No. 82
International Order of Good Templars
Henry S. Woodworth
Providence
William H. Dunbar
Dunbar & Davis
George W. Diman
State and
Wood Streets
Fales Sisters Return From Europe on Parthia
Among Parthia passengers arriving Sunday morning from Europe were Miss Leonora Fales, Miss Josephin B. Fales, and Miss Mary A. Fales. The sisters, all of this town, reached home Monday morning after several months abroad.
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Boston
Europe
Parthia
Watson
Leonora F. Fales
Josephin B. Fales
Mary A. Fales
Pleasant party at Mr. Chace’s residence
A graceful social evening occurred Thursday at Mr. Charles Chace’s home on Papoosesquaw. A group of young men and women arrived in town around eight, enjoyed illuminated grounds, dancing and music, and stayed late. Guests unanimously praised the enjoyable gathering.
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Charles Chace
Scottish games celebration by Caledonian Society
The Caledonian Society of Fall River plans a grand Scottish games event on Monday July 5 at Mount Hope grounds under society control. Steamer Bradford Durlee departs at 9:40 am from the pier and returns about 3 pm. Fall River Brass Band led by Janes Waiters will provide music. advertisement noted in another column.
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Caledonian Society
Fall River
Mount Hope
Bradford
Durlee
Janes
Bristol Cornet Band opens new open air concert stand
The Bristol Cornet Band performed last Friday near Hopé and Bradford streets with refined selections led by Mr Proshio. A Lindsey style band stand, 15 feet across and raised five to six feet, was erected in the Common center for open air concerts. A visiting townsperson joked the stand looks like a toad stool.
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Bristol
Gonbert
Hopé and
Bradford Streets
Proshio
Bristol Cornet
Providence Daily Journal Expands with Six Cylinder Press
The Providence Daily Journal, whose circulation has more than doubled in four years, orders a new six cylinder press to replace the existing four cylinder unit and to enlarge and improve printing facilities. The paper’s growth prompts praise from exchanges, while a 1842 note recalls George O. Arnold and Jimmy Ferguson operating a single cylinder press on College Street.
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Providence Daily Journal
George O. Arnold
Jimmy Ferguson
College Street
Fire destroys cooperage on Thames Street
Early Monday morning the Phenix Sugar Refining Co cooperage on Thames Street near Franklin burned completely. Firemen and citizens fought flames to save adjacent buildings as brands ignited roofs across Franklin Street. Contents and stock were lost with no insurance on tools. building valued about 1200 dollars, insured for 750 and 350 in two companies. No fire since Saturday afternoon prior.
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Phenix Sugar Refining Co
Thames Street
Franklin
Franklin Street
Atlantic
Brooklyn
N. Y
City Insurance Co
Providence
Quirk
Gaspee Burning Controversy Links Bristol Crew to 1772 Raid
In 1772 Bristol men reportedly aided in capturing and burning HMS Gaspee near Providence. Captain Simeon Potter led the boat, with Captain Thomas Swan among the crew, and deposition by a enslaved man Aaron Briggs supports the tale. Rhode Island records show strong local sympathy and failed efforts to convict.
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Ph.nix
Cot. Greene
Boyhood
Bristol
Provideceiver
Simeon Potter
Thomas Swan
Gaspee
Aaron Briggs
R. I. Colonial Records
H. M
Newport
H. M. Navy
Providence
Loya
Drum
Gaspeo
Rhode Island Colonial Records
Brent
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Bristol Train of Artillery
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Benj. M. Lincoln
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George A. Pike
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John H. Adams
James Coggeshall
Lyman B. Bosworth
Old Guard
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Richard B. Franklin
Bristol Light Infantry
Daniel B. Doherty
James Nevins
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King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co
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Phoenix Marine Journal
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Matthew A. Card
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Charley F. Hume
I. Pollard
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Gho. H. Reynolds
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Alice B. Alden
Parson Wight
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Geo. L. Gower
Half Way
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Geo. H. Reynolds
Geo. I. Gower
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Annie E. Blake
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WM. Fred. Fisit
Byfield Market
Vlma
Fred Fisn
Nancy D. Munroe
John F. Munroe
James B. White
Alfred Luther
Gooch’s
White Mountain
Ju3 Geo. Tilley
Ju3
GEO. Tilley
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Moun Hops Bay
Courtland Littlefield
Phaeton
ENIX
Adjustable Screen Co
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Miil
Gilty
Hogk
Ler & Walker
Parsons &Q
Medicine
Hagee Gooden & CO
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