Boutwell Elected Senator for Massachusetts Amid Financial Trust
The Massachusetts legislature selects George S Boutwell as Senator. His integrity and financial acumen are praised while the nation faces concerns about the treasury and Wall Street corruption. The piece stresses honesty and ability as vital for managing loans debt and economic prosperity.
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Massachusetts
George S. Boutwell
Wall Street
Congress
Boutwell
New England
Modern Statesmanship and Congressional Folly
The piece denounces public praise for Colfax and Ames amid the Credit Mobilier scandal. It condemns James Brooks’s attacks and notes Congress ending its term with increased pay and ongoing corruption, calling these acts modern statesmanship and questioning future leadership.
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South Bend
Colfax
Washington
James Brooks
New York
Pot House
Poland
Brooks
Congress
Uncle Sam
Credit Mobilier
Murder rate in San Francisco and capital punishment
The San Francisco murder rate is about two per month, totaling roughly twenty four to thirty per year. The Bulletin notes capital punishment applies to about five and a half percent of capital crimes, with under fifty percent punished at all, suggesting that abolition of capital punishment does not reduce deaths by violence and merely shifts societal responsibility.
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San Francisco
California
Bulletin
Ministers of Boston Speak Plainly to Clergy
The Boston ministers criticize the New England clergy for harboring unconverted rich and educated men. In subsequent sermons another minister targets the young slanderer with sharp emphasis. The writers hope the pastors unite to reform these men and make them better.
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Boston
New England
Recycled Figures Stirring in Public Life
The text notes Alexander H. Stephens poised for a congressional return and questions Carl Schurz’s status as a steadfast patriot, urging renewed attention to national welfare.
France Eyes Final War Indemnity Payment
France nears completion of war indemnity payments as a final draft on her treasury remains before bidding farewell to German troops.
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France
Unclear claim on Jefferson Davis and Lincoln sworn roles
Fragmentary remark asserts Jefferson Davis influenced Lincoln by swearing him into an office early in life and mocks later oaths. No verifiable details or chronology are provided to support the claim.
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Jefferson Davis
Abraham Lincoln
Jeff
England's Marquis of Lorne and Bride Rumors
Rumors say the Marquis of Lorne and his royal bride have parted amid sensational talk, though officials deny the split and insist they remain united despite public dispute.
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England
Marquis of
Lorne
Democratic State Convention Nominates Ticket
The Democratic State Convention nominated Charles R. Cutler for Governor Samuel H. Wales for Lieutenant Governor William J. Miller for Secretary of State Geo. N. Bliss for Attorney General and W. P. Congdon for General Treasurer.
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Charles R. Cutler
Samuel H. Wales
William J. Miller
Geo. N. Bliss
W. P. Congdon
Steamer Route Between Fall River and Providence Upgraded
The Fall River News reports a large capacity double end steamer will soon sail between Fall River and Providence, replacing the Bradford Durfee due to growing business between the two cities.
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Tar
Fall River News
Providence
Bradford Durfee
B. Durfee
Durfee
Fall River
Hamilton
Wells
Fallyer
Critique of New York Tribune's stance on Foster hanging
A reader denounces the New York Tribune's defense of Foster's execution as contrary to civilization. The writer accuses editors of being puppets pulled by wires and argues that a respectable paper should not advocate crime.
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New York Tribune
Foster
Reid
Daily Journal
Congress Umpires Conscience and English Politics Weigh In
The editorial criticizes relying on consciences of representatives over law and notes Gladstone’s resignation and return. It discusses English politics, monarchy, and the question of suffrage, urging a modest extension of republicanism. It then condemns murderers in New Hampshire, arguing laws and executions must be enforced to deter crime and preserve justice. Louis Wagner’s case is cited as an example of systemic issue.
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Congress
Blaine
Gladstone
Louis Wagner
Portsmouth
N. H
Maine
Prohibition Party nominates slate for state offices
The Prohibitory State convention named its ticket for statewide offices. Henry Howard of Coventry is the nominee for Governor, Latimer W. Ballou of Woonsocket for Lieutenant Governor, Joshua M. Addeman of Providence for Secretary of State, Willard Sayles of Providence for Attorney General, and Henry Geff of Bristol for General Treasurer.
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Henry Howard
Coventry
Latimer W. Ballou
Woonsocket
Joshua M. Addeman
Providence
Willard Sayles
Henry Geff
Bristol
Bristol Train of Artillery Moves to Monday Drills
The Bristol Train of Artillery announces weekly drill meetings moved to Monday evenings from Friday. The Christian Association plans a Sunday evening gathering at their rooms starting at six o'clock.
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Bristol Train of Artillery
The
Christian Association
Bristol Cornet Band Fair and Festival at Town Hall
The Bristol Cornet Band announces a fair and festival at Town Hall on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. Advertisement notes event details and schedule.
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Bristol Cornet Band
Town Hall
Providence Conference Opens in Warren With Bishop Andrews Presiding
The Providence Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church began its session in Warren on Wednesday morning with Bishop Andrews presiding.
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Providence Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church
Warren
Bishop Andrews
Sunday School Concerts at Congregational Church Memorial Chapel
The Sunday School connected with the Congregational Church held another interesting concert last Sunday evening in the Memorial Chapel.
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Tar
Parishioners Join Providence St Patrick Day Celebration
A large group travelled from here to Providence on Monday to take part in the St Patrick's Day observance held in the city.
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Providence
Prohibitory Town Committee Members Elected
The Prohibitory town committee elected for the ensuing year consisted of James A. Miller Edward S. Babbitt and George H. Burgess.
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Messrs
James A. Miller
Edward S. Babbitt
George H. Burgess
George H. Reynolds
Edward W. Bronson
Peter Gladding
Samuel D. Wardwell
William H. Spooner
George Smith
Samuel M. Lind
J. M. Collins
Simon D.W. Liscomb
John W. Barney
Thomas C. Church
Loring Coggeshall
George L. Locke
Jonathan D. Waldron
John B. Munro
William J. Miller
William Manchester
William H. Simmons
Ambrose B. Mason
Howard M. Jones
William Miller
Isaac F. Williams
Lemuel A. Bishop
James P. Lane
George T. Greene
John Turner
Robert S. Andrews
John B. Bullock
Allen T. Usher, Jr
G. H. Burgess
Philip B. Bourn
Eugene A. Fish
Isaac Liscomb
David A. Fish
James Lawless
Locomotive Amos D. Smith Joins Rhode Island Locomotive Works Fleet
A new locomotive named Amos D. Smith from Rhode Island Locomotive Works has been placed on the Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad. It will run on Conductor Burnham's and the last in coming evening trains.
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Amos D. Smith
Rhode Island Locomotive Works
Providence, Warren and Bristol Railroad
Burnham’s
Woman from Barrington Sent to Butler Insane Asylum
Miss Harriet Cooke formerly of Barrington and late Rubber Works employee showed mental derangement for several days then became raging in madness and was taken to the Butler Insane Asylum on Friday.
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Harriet Cooke
Barrington
Rubber Works
Butler Insane Asylum
Two highway robberies reported on Union Street and elsewhere
On Wednesday evening two separate robberies occurred on Union Street near T P Bogert's residence and in another location. Unknown assailants attacked women in both incidents and fled when bystanders intervened after cries for help.
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Union Street
T. P. Bogert
Asylum Charge Given to Hiram Munro by Commissioners
Mr. Hiram B. Munro has been engaged to take charge of the asylum by the institution’s commissioners after Mr. Alonzo Carey declined re appointment. Theodore Hawley thirteen was injured while splitting kindling at Perry’s coal yard his fingers nearly cut off. Dr Drury treated the wounds. A peddler offering furniture polish used a sympathy ploy to sell a box for one dollar claiming fits and spells, then fled after the householder paid him.
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Wm. Y. Easterbrooks
Bristol
Warren
House of Representatives
Turner
Barrington Bridges
E. W. Brunson
House
Hoar
General Assembly
Alonzo Carey
Hiram B. Munro
Theodore Hawley
State Street
New Books and Advertisements Highlight Sea Kings and Oils
New library offerings include Sea Kings and Naval Heroes for boys Hartwell Farm by Marion Berkley Scrambles among the Alps by Edward Whymper and The Inglises. Hazard and Caswell claim pure cod liver oil from fresh livers made on the sea shore with strong physician approval. Kellogg of New York condemns paraffin oils for machinery and touts pure sperm and tallow oils at low prices.
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Y.M.C. A
Hartwell Farm
Marion Berkley
Edward Whymper
Hazard & Caswell
Caswell, Hazard & Co
New York
E. H. Kellogg
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Bristol Phenix
Senator Boutwell
Alexander H. Stephens
Carl Schurz
William P. Monro
Culler
Robert J. Fitch
Bank of
North Burial Ground
Board of Canvassers
Pometacom
Philip
Bristol Fire District
Asylum Building
Will Pond Bridge
George Peabody Russell
Ferry Road
Edward Anthony
Malthouse Lane
Middle District School House
Corporation
Bristol Phoenix
Phillis Smith
Scheol
E. W. Bransen
William Bradford
R. I
St. Alban’s Lodge No. 6
State and
High Streets
Church and
St. Alban’s Lodge
T Committee
Bowel
Williams’ Ext
Jamaica
Centaur Liniment
J. B. Rose & Co
Sewing Machine Agency
Hope Streets
Drd
A. Pierce
Germany
Butler
Literary Notices
S. R. Wells
Broadway
United States
James J. Brooks
Internal Revenue Department
William B. Evans & Co
Sansom Street
Philadelphia
Schenck
J. H. Schenck
G. P. Barnes
Hope and
Wardwell Streets
Witurtess — Crowell
Frederick Williams
Stonington
Ella F. Crowell
Dennis
Mass
Davis
Den
Joseph M. Davis
Sarah W. Wittet
Berkley
Bridget Berkley
Ireland
Grace
Ella Grace
Joseph Grace
Flores
William B. Wilbur
Wilxkinson
Pawtucket
Edward S. Wilkinson
Clarke
Cambridge
Harrison Gray Clarke
Augustus P
Mary F. Clarke
Sherman
Eleazer Sherman
Taxior
Samuel Taylor
Nicnos
William Nichols
Thurston
John L. Thurston
BrerwEvv
Annie Burtwell
Bran
Somerset
P. Ryan
Woopwakpd
Taunton
William B. Woodward
Rawson
North Dighton
Mary C
George W. Rawson
Phoenix Marine Journal
Port of
BR. I
Frederick Brown
Wilson
Provience
Nate. S
Congregational
First Congregational Society
Jana
J. G. Watson
Drews
Eee
W. Brunsen
Everal
High
Burton
Wood Streets
Greene
Tf Nath
IGHT
Hogg
Benefit
Corner Meeting Street
J. Latham & CO
Washington St
Maas
Raymon Guiteras
Elizabeth W. Guiteras
J. Winc
Monroe
Maller
Ponce
Leon de Compat
L. Jacquemont
English
Japan
Charles J. Fales
Byfield Street
N.B
Dpnetacles
A. P. Baxter
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