Rise of the People Demands Reform in Politics
The text argues that public sentiment has shifted against long tenured political manipulators. It notes a New England meeting appointing delegates to conventions and highlights a respected seminary president stepping into public life to oppose corruption. It calls for a reform movement that enforces accountability from White House to local offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Peo
Public Service
White House
National Convention
Dom Pedro of Brazil praised for humility and future impact
The piece extols Dom Pedro as a down‑to‑earth former emperor who eschews display and flattery. It notes his restraint, hopes his U S visit will inspire reforms, and describes Brazil as rising under prudent rule as he studies history near the Golden Gate. It also comments on Massachusetts Republicans and a European narcotics warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dom Pedro
Brazil
United States
Golden Gate
Land of Gold
Autumnal reflections and political barbs in a bustling newspaper
A collage of remarks describes political figures like Mr Blaine and General Schenck, the Massachusetts Convention with Whittier and Lowell, and aging public interest. It notes fashioning civic life with old age praise, critiques universal popularity, and hints at Philadelphia beer industry progress.
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Massachusetts
Whittier
Lowell
Death of Mrs Rachel Gardner at Salem Aged 107
Mrs Rachel Gardner died in Salem after a brief illness at age 107. She left nine children, fifty-two grandchildren, fifty-five great grandchildren and one great great grandchild, totaling 117 descendants with eighty-one living. In Whitefield, Mrs Evans born July 7 1776, married to Joseph Evans in 1776, widow since 1852, has cut her own dresses for eighty five years and remains active with the sixth generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Gardner
Salem
Whitefield
Evans
Johnson
Joseph Evans
Massachusetts Republicans shift reform stance signal a changing era
The Massachusetts Republican Convention adopts reform positions while acknowledging a waning party influence. Observers note Bristow's strength in the state and warn that the Democratic House aids Kentucky’s push for a presidential nomination.
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Massachusetts
Cincinnati
Bristow
Old Bay
Democratic House
Commodores and Magnates Pass From View in Years Ahead
The writer notes Commodore Vanderbilt’s serious illness and the fading of finance magnates into history. Labor and science gain enduring memory, while a centennial year may draw Old World visitors to see the New. Despite a rough start to the year, the piece argues republican life can reform politics and restore government purity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore Vanderbilt
Finance
Europe
Moody and Sankey meetings draw large New York audiences
The article notes the conclusion of Moody and Sankey evangelist meetings in New York, praising Moody as an honest worker with broad appeal to ministers and the public, and crediting Sankey for adding musical inspiration to the revival efforts. Clergy from multiple denominations support the movement without compromising personal beliefs, yielding broad encouragement.
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Moody
The Centennial and town notes in brief
The town reports outdoor concerts with four legged performers near, sermons by Elder Augustus Durfee, and Advent Chapel services Sunday. May opens with January like weather and a brief snow flurry. Public schools begin next Monday morning. Dog licenses issued last month total 253, receipts $289. The Reynolds Mill halts for repairs and new machinery. Three valuable horses die of bowel inflammation. A hen robbery at Doctor Pike’s Hope street home. Trinity Church services Sunday morning and evening. Confirmation lectures and YMCA meetings scheduled. April records one town death from pulmonary disease. A false fire alarm at Rubber Works. Byfield Hall hosts Wampanoag papers by William Miller. Tomlinson Serenaders serenade Warren guests. John Turner resigns then is re-elected to School Committee, prompting town interest.
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Pitanix
Fort Burrxz
Ann
Arkansaw
Arkansas
Massachusetts
Garland
Mississippi
Rocky Mountains
Union
Little Rock
Fort Smith
United States
Coxwar
Tomlinson Serenaders
Warren
Cole’s Hotel
Sturges Bavit
John H. Pearce
Baker Street
Pearce
John Turner
Turner
Court of Common Paras
Court of Common Pleas
Bristol
Sitness
Henry Staples
Barrington
Henry Goff
I’sq
Justice Court
Thomas Simister
Robert H. Moore
Bosworth & Champlain
N. T. Sanders
William Tobines
Jeremiah Morrissey
William KR. McKensie
William Tobin
Stephen A. Cooke, Jr
L. Sabine
Josias Tanner
George T. French
Bosworth & Chaplain
Smith
Luther
Pune
Caroline M. Tiffany
Charles G. Tiffany
William Er.taylor
Peter Gladding
Lemuel W. Briggs
Henry G. Coggeshall
Phebe Coggeshall
A. Ludlow
George D. Rogers
Maria R. Williams
Portsmouth
Middletown
Newport
Walter O. F. Barker
Elijah Gray
Charles Johnson
Cordelia F
James C. Johnson
Ellen M. Smith
Maria EB. Willams
Samuel
Munroe
Benjamin HL. Gifford
William
J. Gooding
Fox
Be a Estate Transactions in Argu Month Summary
Bea estate records show multiple property transfers. William L Thatcher sells dwelling on High and Bourn to Moses Wood for cash. Charles Desith sells share of land on High Street to James Gooding for cash and other considerations. Leonard Wright sells two lots on Back road to Jane Hicks for 1100 dollars. Patrick Hammell sells dwelling on Bourn Street to William McCaw for cash. George Stocking and Annie Stocking sell an undivided fourth part of land on High Street to James Gooding for cash. Robert H Simmons and George A Simmons sell to Mary Jencks a lot of land on the Back road.
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Bea
Argu
William L. Thatcher
Moses B. Wood
High
Bourn Streets
Charles W. Desith
James M. ‘Gooding
High Street
Union
Burton
Leonard Wright
Jane A. Hicks
Patrick Hammell
William McCaw
Bourn Street
High and
Wood Streets
George A. Stocking
Annie H. Stocking
James B. Gooding
Burton Streets
Robert H. Simmons
George A. Simmons
Mary H. Jencks
Bay View Heights
William Williams
Charles Sandford Maxfield
Levi Horton
James H. Coggeshall
Mount Jane
Gideon Gifford
Samuel D. Wardwell
Warren
Eliza A. Coit
Nancy L. Davis
William Davis
Bradstreet
George P. Smith
William T. O. Wardwell
Union Street
Hope
High Streets
Real estate transfers and town court notes of 1876
Land sales include Bay View Heights, Sand ford Maxfield, Coggeshall Wardwell and Coit Davis. The May 4 lodge installation lists officers. Court of Common Pleas opens with no presentments, actions on replevin, trespass and fraud. probate matters, guardianships, executors, and town council bills and appointments recorded.
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Stewart
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General Schenck
Turkey
Johnny
The
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Philadelphia
Charles O’connor
New York
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Barston Pradix
Dickens
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Frank Leslie
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San Antonio
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First National Bank of
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Mass
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Sar
Tree Toads
Joe
Augustus Durfee
Advent
Reynolds Manufacturing Company
Messrs
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J. W. Potter
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George A. Pike
Hope Street
Trinity Church
F. S. Fisher
Asylum
Middle District
Byfield Hall
William J. Miller
Realtura Lodge No
Odd Fellows’ Hall
D. G. W. O. Templar
Fred Fish
J. Richmond Talbot
G. W
Henry Orme
Barrows
Mirriam Allen
W. S
Seraphine Lindsey
Julia B. Dunbar
W. T
James T. Munro
W. C
Mantie Smith
W. M
Daniel Cruikshanks
Betsey Wilcox
Eugene A. Fish
W. A.S
Fred
F. Gladding
Nellie Smith
W. BR
Jennie Best
W. L
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Fred. F. Gladding
L. D
W. F. Fish
Richard Borden
Mason
Fall River
Greenwich
Friends’ Yearly Meeting
State Street
Hope Streets
Comfort Tiffany, Esq
George W. Easterbrooks
Schenck
Kay
Hale
Pyle
Tames Pyle
Jejaly
G. P. Barnes
U. W
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T. French
Mount Hope Building
Hope and
Wardwell Streets
WI. Richards
Odd Fellows Building
Bradford Street
Geo. A. Pike
Bradford Streets
Night Walts
Atwood
John F. Henry
Manhattan Med. Co
John F. Henry, Curran & CO
Morrie
Syrip
Dr. Morris
Jallycow N. C. Bedell
Robate Court
James C. Axp
Cordelia . Johnson
Charles A. Johnson
James U. Johnson
Cordelia C. Johnson
Jine
Bristol Enix
Benjamin H. Gifford
Samuel S. Munro
Extraordi Sun
J. McCay
Carner
State
Thames Streets
Archibald B. McCaw
Mys
John F. Munro
C. A. Clegg
Duane S
N. Y
A. Clegg
V. Y
A. PB
Rhode Island
H. Corletto
Atheneon
Mary Sanders
John
Rebecca
Oss
Macrae
State and
Nestness and
Dispatch
State & Thames Streets
Charles Jonson
Jane
Mégw Peter Gladding
Jackson—Read
Pawtucket
B. Eastwood
Charles Tremont Jackson
Carrie E. Read
Maria
George Smith
Kennedy
Patrick Kennedy
Cummings
Taunton
Charles E. Cummings
Phoenix Marine Journal
Port of Bristol, Sk. I
R. Borden
Ida
Goff
North Kingstown
EB. W. Hammond
Gage
Teazer
Darling
Cole's River
Wm Marvel
Dyer
Steimer BR. Borden
Charles L. Lovering
Ida. Goff
Whale
Edwards
Prudence
Burton Street
Apsons
Lewis B. Waldson
Constitution Street
Gardner's Wharf
Jowun M.sttowork
Connery’s Store
Stath Street
Clark
James Wilson
Sensation
Magnolia
Regalia
New Orleans
Cuba
Bansha
Grand Gate
Thomastown
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