Centennial of Boston Nation and North South Unity
The centennial celebration united Boston and the nation with Southern soldiers honored in Charlestown. The South Carolina Regiment paid graceful tribute to the Soldiers Monument, showing no bitterness toward Union dead. The event drew fifty thousand in procession and half a million spectators, inspiring hopes for a peaceful second century.
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Boston
South
New England
South Carolina
Charlestown
Quaker City Man Plans Senate Comeback
In Philadelphia a local figure named Ian Matt Carpenter shows intent to resume political ambitions. He previously aimed at law practice but now plots a return to the U. S. Senate with some prospect of success. The year ahead offers time for arrangements and ongoing political maneuvering.
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Philadelphia
Ian Matt. Carpenter
U. S. Senate
Dublin Fire Consolation Mentions Whiskey Burned
The passage notes the great Dublin fire as a consolation because the whiskey was burned. It suggests it is better the alcohol burn outside than inside the Celtic throat, implying some would have drunk it otherwise.
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Dublin
Fourth of July Reflections on the National Anniversary
The writer reflects on Boston festivities fading into memory and forecasts the 1876 celebration focusing on a good government. A patriotic holiday has been enjoyed, with the Fourth's fire possibly dimming this year but the national anniversary to regain glory in 1876.
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Boston
London Sways Under Waves of Failures Across Markets
London faces a flood of failures in the last fortnight causing panic in the English monetary world. Liabilities run into millions and many businessmen are linked to vast losses, with consequences rippling through dozens of firms and potentially harming thousands of workers and partners.
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London
General Sherman at Bunker Hill Urges Unity and Duty
General Sherman, at Bunker Hill, bluntly calls for united duties and lasting harmony after the war. He stresses that Southern and Northern sensibilities value union and that the hero’s sacrifices should anchor a durable era of good feeling built on common sense.
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Sherman
Bunker Hill
Spectacle as Gen Fitzhugh Lee greeted in Boston
Gen Fitzhugh Lee stood at Parker House Boston and expressed pleasure at reception after being called a rebel. The humorous speech sparked enthusiastic crowds in the city and prompted reflections on the value of republican institutions. The piece contrasts North and South embracing after the Civil War and the nation moving toward broader liberty.
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Fitzhugh Lee
Parker House
Boston
Centennial speech design highlights general aims
At the Centennial General Sherman noted that the speeches were meant less to hear the speakers and more to present them to the public, illustrating the purpose of naming and showcasing individuals during the event.
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Sherman
Foot Race Wedding at Christianburg Va Celebrated
A fifty six year old preacher in Christianburg Virginia officiated a wedding then joined the bride in a foot race. At the drop of a hat they sprang forward fast, the bride leading early but the veteran prover his stamina, finishing ahead on the home stretch amid cheers. The event adds amusement to wedding festivities.
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Christianburg
Tilley Bros. steam launch praised on Elizabeth River cruise
A Norfolk Landmark report details a midday voyage down the Elizabeth to Craney Island lighthouse in the new steam launch by Tilley Bros. & Co. The party, including Hon. John B. Whitehead and Prof. Carey Weston, praised speed and safety and noted the vessel's spiral pipe boiler and 100 pounds of steam per hour from 24 pounds of coal, with several boats by Herreshoff Bros. already in service.
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Tilley Bros. & Co
John B. Whitehead
Messrs
Carey Weston
D. C. Cherry
James G. Pollard
J. R. Garrett
Tilley Brothers
Eaton
Mr. MacDonald
Elizabeth
Craney Island
Navy Yard
Herreshoff Bros
Bristol
Rhode Island
Appleton
Savannah
Hunter & Tilley
William P
Celebration of King Philip War Centenary at Mount Hope
The Rhode Island Historical Society marked the bi centennial of King Philip s War with a Mount Hope ceremony. About three hundred people traveled by steamer from Providence and Bristol Ferry, enjoyed dinner, and heard Ex Gov Samuel G Arnold recount the Powhatan and Pokanoket struggle. Arnold quoted King Philip s response to John Borden detailing the long conflicts and losses, underscoring a plea born from years of displacement and forced land cession.
New Massachusetts license law seen as curse on drinkers
The report notes Massachusetts license changes threaten a liquor outlet for every two hundred people in Lawrence. It cites 1874 Boston area meat consumption, with 100000 cattle and 400000 sheep among others, illustrating how siege hunger would strain fuel and provisions, and how cutting off city communications can force capitulation as hunger drives demands for beef and potatoes.
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Massachusetts
Lawrence
Boston
Gnats as killers in Tennessee and Kentucky
A historical note describes buffalo gnats preying on cattle and mules in Tennessee and Kentucky. The insects, one fourth the size of a house fly and brownish, suffocate animals by entering ears nostrils eyes and mouth. Escape is by standing in a stream with head dipped in water. The Era of Goop Emine discusses Centennial celebrations and hopes for unity, patriotism, and reconciliation between Union sections leading to Philadelphia gatherings.
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Tennessee
Kentucky
Goop Feemine
Union
Maine
Texas
Philadelphia
Bristol Rhode Island’s Palace Mistaken by English Geographer
An English geographer who wrote a 1776 American Gazetteer misidentified Mount Hope in Bristol as a royal seat. He claimed the King of Spain had a palace there and that the king was killed there, reflecting confusion with King Philip of Pokanoket and colonial Indian history.
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Bristol
London
Rhode Island
Philip
Mount Hope
Pokanoket
Philips
Spain
Economy Food Promises Versatile Irish Moa Mix
An old advertisement promotes Sex Moss Farine at 25 cents a package. Described as made from pure Irish Moas, it claims to prepare 50 dishes including cakes, pies, puddings, custards, jellies, creams, and Charlotte Russe. Sold by druggists and grocers with apoly“ hs 2.
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Econoxaicat
Aploly
Stabbing Incident and Court News from Local Town
A man named W O Bowers, in jealousy and intoxication, stabbed his wife near the lower right abdomen Thursday afternoon. The wound is serious but not fatal. Bowers is jailed. The Supreme Court met briefly Saturday with Chief Justice Durfee and Justice Matterson present. the Taylor vs Gardner case was postponed to July 8 due to counsel illness. St John the Baptist day was celebrated by the Masons in Providence with a procession and corner stone laying for the new City Hall. The fish market on State Street was broken into. William McCarty was arrested, charged, and held for September term. A two hundredth anniversary of King Philip’s War was observed in Swansea with a large procession and speeches by state and local governors. The Caledonian Club plans Scottish games on July fifth at Mount Hope with the Bradford Duries steamer and Fall River Brass Band providing transport and music. crowd expected for a grand gathering with food and orderly festivities.
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Russel Middleton
Byron D. DeWolf
H. Maitland Gibson
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C. A. Greene
Alonzo F. Pierce
Benj. M. Lincoln
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George A. Pike
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Thomas I. Usher
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James Coggeshall
Lyman B. Bosworth
Bristol Light Infantry
Daniel B. Doherty
James Nevins
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King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co
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Monitor Engine Company
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