Third Term Doubts as Grant Era Debates Endure
The Bristol editorial urges against a Grant third term while praising his overall record. It argues rotation brings new energy, warns against entrenched power, and notes ephemerality of leadership with a call for renewal despite respect for the incumbent. The piece then shifts to Chicago’s Great Fire of 1874, estimating about 4 million dollars in losses and condemning city political corruption tied to fire protection.
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Grant
Ulysses S. Grant
Spain
Don Carlos
France
England
Chicago
West
St. Louis
Nathan murder case again surfaces with prison confession
A convict in prison pretends to unravel the Nathan murder mystery and hints at naming the killer. The piece criticizes detective efficiency and suggests officials have shown poor judgment, arguing that a child could do better than New York authorities in this affair.
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Nathan
New York
New Hampshire Lawmakers Face Criticism Over Reforms
The piece condemns the legislature in Concord for dismissals and corruption during reforms aimed at reshuffling courts and offices. It warns that silence would reflect poorly on New Hampshire's citizens and calls for a rally ahead of the next election.
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New Hampshire
Concord
Spicy Railway Etiquette Debate Between Gentry and Ladies
In Boston a lively exchange over carriage manners on trains highlights a clash between self styled ladies and refined gentlemen. The piece laments oblivious rudeness, urges courtesy for all, and notes that true manners come from humility not money.
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Boston
Have Meyer Faces Political Turmoil in New York City
The piece portrays Mayor Have Meyer clashing with opponents over reappointing officials with criminal records. It notes protests and attempts to oust him, while emphasizing the summer heat of Gotham’s political stir and the city’s need for constant activity.
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New York
Havemeyer
Metropolis
Gotham
Empire City
Empire State
College crews blamed for degraded race at Saratoga
An editorial laments the moral decline in college boating following a Saratoga race between Harvard Yale and Columbia. It condemns hostility, rowdy conduct, and the public shaming of athletes while urging vigorous, honorable exercise and condemning the current trend in athletic culture.
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Saratoga
Harvard
Yale
Columbia
Hopeful Harvest Propects Amidst Stagnant Industry
The piece notes abundant harvest prospects with widespread growth in crops and fruit, predicting moderate prices and greater purchasing power for small sums. It flags a year of economic stagnation across industry, a hard season for laborers, and hints that affordable abundant food could revive enterprise and winter prospects.
Rumors Claim Money Bought Congress Bid in Essex District
The piece argues rumors point to Benjamin F. Butler potentially running for Congress in the Essex Massachusetts district funded by money. It decries money politics and calls for the district to oppose a candidate who would treat voters as vessels for personal gain.
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Congress
Benjamin F. Butler
Essex
Mass
Ben
Permanency of Ambassadorial Representation Suggested
The author urges lasting diplomatic posting abroad with multi year terms. He argues that long service abroad builds expertise in policy and administration, whereas short visits amount to little more than a temporary presence.
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Europe
Law Binds Rail Way Firms And Labor In Righteous Justice
The author notes that Western railway companies have learned the law applies to both capitalists and laborers. If workers are oppressed they should seek relief, but defying the law will bring penalties and equal accountability for all classes.
Indies of St. Michaels Church Bake Sale at Fox Hill
Locals announce the annual dam bake by The Indies of St. Michael's Church at Fox Hill on Wednesday, August 5.
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St. Michael's Church
Fox Hill
Steamer Richard Borden Offers Regular Rocky Point Excursions
The steamer Richard Borden will run excursions to Rocky Point on every Tuesday and Friday this excursion season, according to the advertisement.
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Richard Borden
Rocky Point
Steamboat Wharf
Fall River
Ats A. m
Fifth annual reunion of the Second R. I. Regiment held at Rocky Point
Several members of the Second Rhode Island Regiment Association and others traveled to Rocky Point on Tuesday for the fifth annual reunion. Unpleasant morning weather likely kept many away.
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Second
R. I. Regiment Association
Rocky Point
Bay Queen Brings Newport Party With Brass Band
The steamer Bay Queen arrived from Newport last Wednesday evening with an excursion party. The Newport Brass Band landed at Hope and Bradford streets and provided music for local citizens during a short visit.
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Bay Queen
Newport
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Mrs N W Lester Seeks Subscribers for Sumner Biography
Cedar Grove canvasser Mrs N W Lester promotes subscriptions to Life and Public Services of Charles Sumner. The octavo volume, by C Edwards Lester, runs over six hundred pages, printed on heavy calendered paper and bound. Not a recent compilation but years of work by a Sumner admirer. Published by United States Publishing Co. New York with offices at 11 and 13 University Place.
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N. W. Lester
Cedar Grove
Charles Sumner
C. Edwards Lester
Lester
Summer
United States Publishing Co
University Place
New York
Bristol Artillery and Band to Oaklan d Beach Excursion
The Bristol Train of Artillery with the B T A Old Guard Bristol Cornet Band and friends will hold a grand August 20 excursion to Oakland Beach. A city street parade will precede departure and upon return. Free open air concert dress parade and a shore dinner are offered.
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Bristol Train of Artillery
B. T. A. Old Guard
Bristol Cornet Band
Friends of the Artillery
Oakland Beach
William L Carpenter fails in suicide on East road farm
William Lt Carpenter a farm laborer on Meiggs farm attempted suicide by poison and throat cutting Saturday. Dr S S Drury treated him, then Sheriff Pearce transported him toward the State Farm Insane Asylum. At Central Station he hanged himself but was cut down and saved.
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William Lt. Carpenter
Carpenter
Ife
William
Meiggs Tried for Cruelty to Cow in Justice Court
In a Tuesday session the court delivered its opinion on State versus Edward M Meiggs a pound keeper charged with overdriving overworking torturing and mutilating a cow. The record shows three counts including permitting cruelty by leaving the animal abused and neglected on the highway. The trial noted Meiggs took custody of the cow on June 10 1874 and began transporting it toward the public pound.
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Justice Court
State
Edward M. Meiggs
Meiggs
Bristol Cow Case Ends in Acquittal and Cholera Infantum Notes
A Bristol court acquits a man of cruelty charges after a cow custody dispute. the animal’s post mortem shows no clear abuse. The report also includes a detailed 1873 medical paper by Dr. Samuel S. Drury on cholera infantum in Bristol, noting milder summer diseases and urging nursing, weaning timing, and specific remedies including Benne plant usage.
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Bristol
Samuel S. Drury
Rhode Island Medical Society
Mount Hope
Narragansett
Narragansett Bay
Fires, fortunes, and civic gifts fill a 1874 letter mix
A Chicago businessman recounts a devastating insurance fire in Bristol area then Louisville's gift concert funds. He notes losses of thirty thousand dollars, partial insurance, a sixty man staff, and plans to rebound. The letter also mentions Gov Bramlette and Johnson's duodyne Siniment with practical usage tips.
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Bank of
Louisville
Thos. E. Bramlette
Gov
Bramlette
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