Editor Sets Course by Subscriber Will and Independence
A quotation covers editorial independence and duty. John Bright warns revolutions follow large old world armies and argues war preparations signal weakness and eventual disintegration.
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John Bright
Brighter Skies in America Versus England’s Feathery Choir
A concise regional observation notes Americans enjoy more sun and clearer skies while England boasts a larger feathered choir. The tone favors sun over fog and hints at preferring brighter weather though music may be less prominent.
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America
England
New Yor
San Francisco
Mott Street
Bridget
Parnell
Col. Cavanagh
New York
New York Herald
Sam
Chromos
Adler
Dunn
Stewart & Co
Philadelphia
Eton
Sylvia DeWolf Andrews
Providence Leader Notes Forger Confession and Local Finance
The Providence article reports William D. Hilton, longtime Providence and Worcester Railroad official, confessing to an $80,000 forgery. It also lists town officers and budget actions including a $15,000 current-year expense plan with $2,500 for schools and $2,000 for highways. It profiles Alfred H. Littlefield of Lincoln, praising his rise from mill worker to senator and business leader, noting his age, Republican alignment, and community roles.
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Wiliam D. Hilton
Providence
Providence and Worcester Railroad
Daniel Wilbur
Chester R. Field
D. Borden Davis
William R. Hood
Alfred Pratt
William Lawton Slade
Boston Herald
Alfred H. Littlefield
Lincoln
Littlefield
State Senate
House of Representatives
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R. I
Warwick
Sprague
Natick
Central Falls
James M. Davis
Littlefield Brothers
Pawtucket
Cumberland Mill
Stafford Manufacturing Company
First National Bank of
Herreshoff Manufacturing Co. builds record shipyard fleet
The article describes the Bristol based Herreshoff Manufacturing Company launching a fleet of speedy vessels including steam yachts launches torpedo boats and gunboats. It highlights a sporting yacht for Charles Flint and Joseph T. Earle with a folding tent feature and notes multiple vessels for the U S Navy and Imperial Russia under construction.
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Tm Husaxsnorf Manufactorme Co
Zora End
New York
Herreshof Manufacturing Co
Bristol
BR. L
Messrs
Charles BR. Flint
Joseph T. Earle
Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
Graham
Baltimore
United States Navy
Russia
Herreshoff Brothers
Institution of Naval Architects
London
Europe
RB. L
Bristol Cornet Band Fair Opens Tuesday At Bristol
The annual fair of the Bristol Cor net Band will open Tuesday the 80th inst and run throughout the week with concerts and events.
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New England
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Boston
Bristol Cornet
Fire Alarm At Barneysville Burns Tavern Barns And Store
An alarm of fire around 11 o'clock last Saturday night followed the burning of the old Graham tavern stand, barns, a grocery store, and the post office at Barneysville. The blaze lit the sky, appearing closer than its actual distance.
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Graham Tavern
Barneysville
Resignation of Rev James P Lane as town pastor read
The resignation of Rev James P Lane as pastor of the Congregational Church was read to the congregation last Sunday afternoon causing surprise. Expressions of sincere regret came from his many personal friends and parishioners among the townspeople.
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James P. Lane
Republican Caucus Chooses Delegates in Town Meeting
The Republican town caucus at Town Hall elected LeBaron B. Colt chairman and Col. Joseph B. Burgess secretary. Delegates to the State Convention were Isaac F. Williams Samuel P. Colt and Charles A. Greene with alternates Elisha M. Wardwell Charles A. Barbour and George A. Pike. The town committee named Burgess Thompson and Edwin C. Greene. Speeches were delivered by Williams Colt and Francis Colwell of Providence.
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Newport County
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Andrew H. Manchester
Tiverton
Bristol
Charles H. Handy
Warren
Charles A. Greene
Kent County
Thomas W. Chace
East Greenwich
Wm. M
James O. Inman
Canital
Jonathan A. Sisson
Portamouth
Geo. N. Durfee
Clinton D. Bellew
Wm. A. Price
Johnston
James M. Wright
Voster
Francello Gjillson
Chas. E. Chickering
Pawtucket
Wm. M. Spink
Warwick
T. W. Chace
John Warner
Coventry
Washington County
J. M. Pendleton
Westerly
Alanson Crandall
Hopkinton
N. P
Thomas
North Kingstown
Bristol County
Isaac ¥. Williams
Benj. F. Drowne
Barrington
LeBaron B. Colt
Col
Joseph B. Burgess
Isaac F. Williams
Samuel P. Colt
Elisha M. Wardwell
Charles A. Barbour
George A. Pike
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Betsey C. Worris
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Wood
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Levi Wood
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Drury
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Constitution
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Bradford Streets
DE. WM. Shaw Bowen
Dorrance
Mystly
G.P. Barnes
G. W. Easterbrooks
Providence Furniture Company
Axminster
Brussels
Tabesty
Izenta
Iu Ia
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Northampton
Phoenix Marine Journal
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Darling
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J. H. Angier
Awgray Farm
Back Road
Honora Court of Probate
Norab
Julia A. Vaughn
Ewis Vaughn
McLean’s
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Joey Dexter
Peter
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Ify
Otis Munro
Bode Island
William Br My Oe Gardner
Sarah Niltiby
Brigget O
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Julian L. Herreshoff
Teagger
Piano Forte
Hope and Summer Streets
Bourn’s Avenue
Price
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KE. Howard & Co
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Swiss Watches
Diamonds
Joshua Gray
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