Nine Thousand Acres of Iowa Lakes and More
A compiled list notes Iowa contains ninety five lakes spanning sixty two thousand acres. The London Times foresees an Easter postwar emigrant surge to America. A new Earth evolution theory text, The Constitution of the Earth, is due in England. Edith Searles of North Providence dies from clothes catching fire. Lieut Paget of the Royal Army may wed Miss Parnell in Newport. Connecticut plans a new Methodist conference bound by Nutmeg State borders.
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England
Edith
Albertus Searles
North Providence
Lieut. Paget
Royal Army
Newport
Parnell
Connecticut
Por
Edgar A
Eugene L. Didier
Sarah Helen Whitman
Poe
Fordham
W. J. Widdleton
New York
Sydney
Longman, Brown & Co
London
Edinburgh Review
Scientific American
Illustrated Journal of
Munn & Co
N. Y
M. T. Bennett
St. Nicholas Magazine
Scribner & Co
Sonriver’s Monneuy
Hanrer
Harper & Brothers
Lrerivcott’s
J. B. Lippincott & Co
Philadelphia
Parnell Visit Sparks Mixed Reactions in Country
The article notes Mr. Parnell has not yet reached a peak in his stay and that his views fail to win broad approval. It highlights New York aristocrats speaking only French at select parties, suggesting a restful yet exclusive social set. The text contrasts summer gaiety at Newport with winter entertainments, praising hospitality and brilliance but implying social distance.
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Parnell
New York
Treasury warns of counterfeit hundred dollar bills
The Treasury Department announces existence of counterfeit one hundred dollar bills circulating in the National Reserve Bank of Boston Pittsfield National Bank of Pittsfield Merchants National Bank of New Bedford Second National Bank of Wilkes Barre Pa and Pittsburgh National Bank of Commerce.
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Fgg
Treasury Department
National Revere Bank
Boston
Pittsfield National Bank
Pittsfield
Merchants National Bank
New Bedford
Second National Bank
Wilkesbarre, Pa
Pittsburgh National Bank of Commerce
Reverend Henry C. Leonard Dies in Annisquam Pastor and Editor
Rev. Henry C. Leonard, pastor of the Universalist Church at Annisquam, Mass., died Sunday morning. He was widely known, once editor of the Gospel Banner, and former principal of West Brook Seminary. He served as chaplain in General O. O. Howard's department during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Leonard
Universalist Church
Annisquam
Maxs
The
Gospel Banner
West Brook Seminary
Gen. O. O. Howard
Father counsels daughter on marriage in old saying
A daughter asks her father about marriage and a nice young man. The father replies that those who marry do well, but those who do not marry do better. The daughter agrees and says she is satisfied to do well.
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Jerssymman
Hoe
Gotham
Trinity
Tribune
Ravrx
Philanthropist at the Fair Scores on Square Dealings
The text describes a philanthropist visiting a fair to meet fair dealings and enjoy the fun. It notes that at their center everything is on the square and their charming ones are popular with those who value their efforts and support their success.
Independent urges temperate GOP fight before united campaign
The Independent urges Republicans nationwide to argue their internal contest in good temper. It asserts that once a standard bearer is chosen, the party must wheel into line and confront the common foe with maximum lawful energy. Any other path risks defeat.
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Independent
Life’s value seen in toil versus idleness
Quote contrasts the idler and the laboring man. The idle perceive life as wasted with heavy burdens while the worker finds life sweet and refreshing. The idle lack life’s worth, the laboring man wisely uses and improves its advantages.
Hayes calls for U S control of inter-oceanic canal
President Hayes sent a message to the Senate with correspondence showing that the United States must assert and maintain supervision over any inter-oceanic canal across the Isthmus connecting North and South America to protect national interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
United States Senate
United States
North
South America
Box Buried Will and Wealth Found in Dwight Cemetery
Two Maine men searching Dwight Illinois cemetery uncovered a buried box under a hard maple tree. It contained the will of Edward Freese deeds valued at about 6000 for property near Brooklyn New York and nearly 2000 in cash and jewelry. Freese reportedly told relatives near Portland Maine before death that he hid the box in the Dwight cemetery near the time he lived there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Maine
Dwight
Edward Freese
Brooklyn
N. Y
Freese
Portland
Canadians Favored Annexation Need Yankee Aid
The passage notes Canadians dislike annexation to the United States but acknowledges it exists in Dominion thinking. It argues a future unified government with a Washington head is possible, and that union with provinces is unnecessary. Yankee skill and capital are said to be required to fulfill current needs, and annexation would enable such an entry.
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United States
Washington
Police feats and oddities rile New York Harbor notes
A Brooklyn officer survives a brutal fall to save two women as a runaway carriage splinters. Staten Island dogfighting antics draw crowds in a court, while a museum monkey attacks a sewing woman and a child. A quirky suitor sues a sporting backer over love letters and compensation. A New Jersey million-dollar bequest to Uncle Sam ends in a dramatic letters case with Mrs Lewis turning State evidence.
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Brooklyn
Staten Island
Bowery
Lewis
New Jersey
Uncle Sam
Mrs. Lewis
Man Hurt When Barrels Fall From Wagon
Mr Marcus A Franklin was driving on State street with empty barrels when several shifted and he was knocked between horse and wagon. He sustained bruises and a sprained ankle. He was taken home on Catherine street and treated by Dr. G P Barnes. The Fall River Warren and Providence Railroad held its annual stockholders meeting in Warren depot. Directors elected for the coming year were Charles F Choate E N Winslow E W Willard John Brayton Thomas J Borden and Royal W Turner.
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Marcus A. Franklin
State Street
Catherine Street
G. P. Barnes
Fall River, Warren and
Providence Railroad
Warren
Charles F. Choate
Cambridge
Mass
E. N. Winslow
Hyannis
E. W. Willard
Newport
R.I
John 8. Brayton
Thomas J. Borden
Fall River
Royal W. Turner
Randolph
Colt Reappointed Assistant Attorney General
The General Assembly in Grand Committee unanimously re elected Samuel P Colt Esq of this town as Assistant Attorney General. Colt has discharged the arduous duties of his office with fidelity and in a manner satisfactory to the public and the powers that be, a pleasure to his friends to know his labors are appreciated.
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General Assembly
Samuel P. Colt
Colt
Donations to Children's Home Acknowledgment March 10 1880
The Board of Managers of the Children's Home acknowledge donations for the month ending March 10 1880. Items include cake from Mr 8. D. Wardwell two barrels shavings from Mr P Hammill clothing from Miss Hattie Wardwell potatoes from Mr Alexander Perry a day's sewing from a friend two dollars from Miss Lily Swett two dollars from a Warren friend and a year's subscription to The Nursery from Mina Brunson. Three issues have been received.
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The
Children’s Home
D. Wardwell
P. Hammill
Hattie Wardwell
Alexander Perry
Lily Swett
Warren
Mina Brunson
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Ition
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National Rubber Company
Bristol Light Infantry
Wood Street
St. Mary’s T. A. Society
Alexander P. Baxter
Earle & Prew’s Express
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Leb. B. Colt
Union Railroad Co
Elmwood
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Couri
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Ira P. Slade
Rebecca Isadora Wright
Samuel M. Lindsey
William Ferris
Harr
Red Market
Voltaic Belt Co
Marshall, Mich
Call Bros. & Cow
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Hope
G. W. Easter
Brooke's
Hope Gmeat
Wees
WM. H. Richards
M. D
Odd Fellows Building
Bradford Street
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Hope and
Bradford Streets
WM. Shaw Bowen
Dorrance
P. Mu
Drury
Hope Street
East Side
Byfield
Constitution
Trovr
Trate
Uorns
Ignatt
Kingsley
Northampton
A. E. Burnside
Committee of Investigation
Jas. P. Lane
William
Holmes
LiscoMs
Elizabeth Liscomb
Samuel Liscomb
Sanders
Nancy Sanders
Oliver Sanders
Woodstock
Conn
Snell
Tiverton
M. Leander Snell
Phoenix Marine Journal
Port of
BR. I
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Unday
Nathan F. Dixon
Dickens
Newpo
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Lord
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Kingfisher
Bele Teat
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Whale
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Prudence
Brightman
Schr
Teazer
Darling
Portsmouth
Alian L. Herreshoff
UD Parko Forte
Hope and Summer Streets
Bradford Asatreet
Wood
Bourn’s Avenue
Mh13
A. Greene
Nellie M. Hobart
Arcade
R. I
Peeraze
Eben B. Phillips
David K. Phillips
Leonard H. Phillips
Swampscott
County of Essex
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Iaid
Peter Gladding
Thames Street
Charles Diman
Samuel Taylor
Gideon Gifford
Thomas B. Blount
Bay View Avenue
James Meigs
James D. Wardwell, Jr
William P. Monro
Hugh Kelly
Robate Court
Grishavelw
Samuel Li
Samuel Wait
Townerk
Peter
Gladding
Pee Ee
Wiece Ited States Card Co
Bridget Donnelly
Anna’ Monroe
Muna Wheatie
John B. Pearce
Evidence Furniture Company
Brussels
New England
Jes i Providence Furniture Company
Great House Furnishers
Broad Street
Mathewnron
Jale
Providence, R. I
LCOOM
Curtis Davis
City Albam Watches
Mie
ipahNra Metal Turners
Joshua Gray
Westminster S Street
Egen B. Pinlis
Leon Ao Fyinipa
Swampacett
Commonwealth of Massachus
Eben B
Bess
Gale
Otis
Rothers
Robert Parkis
Lodge
George W. Winsor
WM. E. Whiting
Snow & Masons
Snow & Mason’s
Eds
Gm Geo. L.claflin & CO
Church Street
Hope Wheel
E. Taylor
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