The Unrest of Europe and the Cincinnati Convention
The piece argues monarchy cannot solve European upheaval as nations seek freedom and reform. It cites Prussia versus France, calls for progress, and notes Sir Charles Dilke’s role. It also condemns the Cincinnati Convention as partisan trickery with Blairs endorsing it.
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Europe
Prussia
France
Earth
Sir Charles Dilke
England
Times
Dilke
Charles Dilke
Free States
Convention Debate on Grant Nomination and People’s Choice
The article argues for a people driven nominating process in the Philadelphia Convention. It notes few office holders are delegates and resists senatorial dictates. It suggests that if Grant is chosen, all aligned factions should honor that decision and highlights potential benefits of public accountability.
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Ulysses S. Grant
Philadelphia
U.S. Grant
New England Agricultural Society Fair Set for Lowell
The New England Agricultural Society will stage its next annual fair in Lowell Massachusetts on September 3 4 5 and 6.
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New England Agricultural Society
Lowell
Mass
Jubilee music to be performed after Coliseum ruin
The Coliseum collapsed causing extensive damage and financial loss, yet a committee quickly reorganized. Workers resume clearing debris and rebuilding with a larger crew to complete the structure, promising the Jubilee will be heard again in multiple senses.
Eruptions of Vesuvius Reach Hectic Peak Near Naples
Pliny notes would make a fine reporter as Vesuvius erupts anew endangering Campania towns. The 3949 foot peak threatens Naples while 100 plus deaths occur and locals camp in fields. King and Roman authorities aid victims as guides lead perilous tourist excursions toward the lava.
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Vesuvius
Pliny
Naples
Campania
Christ
Jong de Greco
Torre del Greco
Torre del Annunsiata
Siege of Matamoros Sparks Texas Border Tensions
The Mexican city of Matamoros comes under siege as revolutionary forces advance. General Ceval los, infamous as the Butcher, flies a death skull flag from fortifications, signaling brutal defense. The clash stirs Brownsville and prompts General McCook to tighten frontier controls to prevent border violations.
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Tuy
Matamoros
Trevino
Cevallos
Brownsville
McCook
United States
N. Y
Cincinnati Convention may ease some administration complaints
The Baltimore American predicts that the Cincinnati Convention will lessen minor gripes about the administration. It asserts that once this effect occurs, dissenters will have "builted better than they knew" by aiding the perfection of Grant's second-term governance.
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Baltimore American
Cincinnati
Grant
Fisherman Missing After Lone Night Out at Sea
Friday Capt Allen Pease sailed from Fairhaven in his boat to fish near Noman's Land. He planned to stay out longer while others went in. When searchers finally found his boat only a sail and an oar remained, with Pease unaccounted for.
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Allen Pease
Fairhaven
Noman’s Land
Unusually Fatal Cattle Disease Reported Near Columbia New Hampshire
A deadly cattle disease is reported around Columbia New Hampshire, possibly pleuro pneumonia. About thirty cattle have died and several more are ill, echoing past outbreaks in Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire.
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Columbia
N. H
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Advices report Zanzibar hurricane devastates coast
On April 15, Advices from Zanzibar describe a terrible hurricane that sunk or stranded 150 vessels and left the town heavily damaged. Losses are estimated at 10 million dollars.
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Zanzibar
Cattle Herds Shrink in New Hampshire Towns
The stock of cattle in several New Hampshire towns has fallen by half from last year due to hay scarcity, with a statewide decrease noted.
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New Hampshire
Temperance sermon and community notices in local church and town
Rev. E. M. Smith preached temperance at State Street M E Church. Onions from Charles F. Herreshoff Jr. were sent in. Fishermen under Captain Henry R. Manchester reported a large haul of herrinz shad and bass at the harbor head. Y M C A social meeting announced for Saturday evening. May term of Bristol County Court of Common Pleas to begin Tuesday in the town. Town Council and Court of Probate monthly meeting set for Monday afternoon. Y M C A schedule shows meetings Sunday evening and district schoolhouses. 185th anniversary Sabbath of First Congregational Church with sermon by Rev J P Lane. Babbitt Post No 4 G A R fixed June 1 for decoration of soldiers graves. John Turner to deliver oration at Town Hall.
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Henry R. Manchester
Court of Common Pleas
County of
Bristol
First Congregational Church
J. P. Lane
Tee Babbitt
F. G. Bourn
John Turner
Town Hall
Social Union of the Baptist Church
Pearce
Pretty
Anderson
C. Ru
C. Lamb
C. Heas
Rosa Bonheur
N. A
Brace
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Bonaparte
Rhine
P.O. Rhye
Stanton
Boston
Geisler
W. Curr
B. Ile
P. Per
Cologne
Hoosac
S Aus
Yankee
Smart
Dow
N.E.H
Winslow
Rekoms
Cain and Abel
Anon
Spooner
Lucifer
Stowe
Doon
Birch
Retaw
W.S Key
S. P. Ice
Spiral
Ipp
C. Locke
S. Weir
S. Behe
Roger Williams
S. Noino
Shugar
Wilcox
Farmer
M. Terra
M. Atch
Crispin
A. Che
Cayenne
Lester
Red Sea
Plaina
C.R Penter
Cabinet of Minerals
U. A
Inc
Murphy
A. Ward
Providence youths cause wagon crash with egg assault
Wednesday afternoon two Providence men, reportedly intoxicated, sped down Mount Jane yelling and frightened a horse pulling a wagon carrying four residents. The horse bolted, three occupants were thrown, and the pair then pelted the victims with eggs before being arrested and jailed.
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Providence
Mount Jane
Rev Bartlett Delivers Sermon in Local Church Exchange
The Rev BE Bartlett of Rich mond Street Free Church Providence preached at the Congregational Church in town in exchange with Rev J P Lane. In the evening he spoke to the Young Men's Christian Association on national and personal integrity as the country’s safeguard.
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BE. O. Bartlett
Richmond Street Free Church
Providence
Congregational
J.P. Lane
Mr. Bartlett
Young Men's Christian Association
Death of Mrs Ellen Whipple widow of John Whipple
Mrs Ellen Whipple widow of the late John Whipple of Providence died in New York City on April 27 at age seventy six. She was the daughter of the late Jotham Post of New York and mother of the late Major James F. DeWolf of this town.
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Ellen Whipple
John Whipple
Providence
New York City
Special Town Meeting Discusses Bristol Warren Resolutions
Twenty Bristol freeholders in the northern part of town convened at Town Hall. Moderator Geo H Reynolds opened at 2 30 PM and read the call and warrants. Resolutions from Warren read. Peter Gladding noted council adjournment on April 8 with action deferred to next meeting.
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Geo. H. Reynolds
Warren
Peter Gladding
Bristol
Armory Hall
A. D
Town of
Warren Seeks Annexation of Disputed Territory to Town
Town meeting of Warren votes to annex disputed territory up to Crane's Lane from Bristol to Warren. A commission on both sides and the petitioners is proposed to negotiate the boundary while town clerks circulate resolutions. The session also covers lodge appointments and local notices amid other items.
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Warren
Bristol
Crane’s Lane
William B. Lawton
Charles R. Cutler
George Lewis Cook
Lewis T. Hoar
Alfred B. Gardner
Henry H. Luther
Summer land at Pappoosesquaw Point Narragansett Bay prospect
A historic tract near Bristol is offered for summer residences at Pappoosesquaw Point. The peninsula extends into Narragansett Bay with a water front, central avenues, and a planned hotel, laundry, ice house, and stables. Lots average 100 by 200 feet with cottages set back 50 feet.
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Narragansett Bay
Bristol
Providence
Warren & Bristol
Fall River
Newport
Narragansett
Rocky Point
First Love Engraving Offered With Subscriptions
The Merry's Museum publisher offers a steel engraving titled First Love to subscribers paying 1.50 in advance plus 0.10 postage. Horace B. Fuller of 14 Bromfield Street Boston publishes the magazine, which continues to thrive. The Schooleday Visitor Magazine from J. W. Danghaday & Co Philadelphia May issue notes consolidation with Youth's Temperance Visitor and Young People's Helper.
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First Love
America
Merry’s Museum
Horace B. Fuller
Bromfield Street
Boston
J. W. Danghaday & Co
Philadelphia
Young People’s Helper
C. &c. Chas. H. Taylor & Co
Water St
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Charles F. Herreshoff, Jr
Y. M. C. Association
William Burke
Reynolds Manufacturing Co
Burke
Drury
John Lawless
George H. Reynolds
Walker's Cove
Ruth A. Easterbrooks
Mount Lane
Gilbert Lawless
J. Gooding
John W. Barney
James Dew. Perry
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O. C. Barrows
Wm. S. Luther
W. B. Burnham
W T
Eugene A. Warner
Mary J. Pollock
Warren Whedon
William H. Davis
W. Treas
James T. Munro
W. Chap
Ambrose Waldron
James E. Coggeshall
Eliza Carey
Edmund Horton
Josephine Wheldon
W. D
W. D. M.—Julia Dunbar. W.A. H. S
Mattie Bunn
HW. S
Mary L. Munro
William F. Fish
Mr. J. Howard
Manchester
Bradford
Thames Streets
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Bristol Hotel
Coney
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J. Monroe Taylor
Sheridan
Johnson
Walker
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Globe
Chicago
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Rings
Alabama
John Bull
Wendell Phillips
Prince of Wales
Ocean Bear
Drs. Lighthill & Sweny
City Hotel
Lighthill
Sweny
Albert T. Pierce
John C Bick Frolin
Joan Co Bickford
Nat Rubber Co
Bristol, R. I
Catarri
Cooke
Rewr
Bay St. Fall River
Literary Notices
Joe Moses
James Clarke
Job Moses
Sir James Clarke
N. B
Cortlandt St
New York
Jullyeow
Phoenix Marine Journal
Port of Bristol, BE. I
Canonicus
Oswell
Aquamakop
Fish
Portsmouth
Teaser
Tallman
Chief
Sherman
Olive
Morris
East Greenwich
Hamilton
Wells
Nellie Grant
Tiverton
Ann E. Carl
Tyler
Georgetown
D. C
National Rubber Co
Robert Palmer
DR. Lighthill
HE. Reynolds
Bradford Street
G.N. Reynolds
Radford Street
Commercial Bank of Bristol
Edward W. Greene
A.D. Greene
HH. Reynolds
Stephen D. Gardner
Union Street
Samuel Short
Swanzhey
Mason Barney
Samuel Snort
Swandey
Wood Street
Constitution
Union Streets
Pardon Lake
Joan Lake
Lope
Constitution Streets
Thames Street
John Dake
Franklin
Gardner's Wharf
OH Morse
JB. Munro
Mount Hope Farm
Buffington
J.B Munro
Joun
HWE CO
Iereto-Fore
Wardwell Brothers
Wardwell
WM T C.wardwell
Westminster Street
Wade
Malta
Morrocco
Goutke
MUNRO
My4 Job
Warren Institution For Savings
W P. Freeborn
Treas Warren
Eport
National Eagle Bank
Rhode Island
Wiiness
U.S
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RRA
State OF
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