Proclamation sets May 12 1893 as statewide tree planting day
Rhode Island Governor D Russell Brown proclaims Friday May 12 1893 as a general holiday dedicated to planting and caring for trees shrubs and flowers in public grounds highways and homes urging parents and teachers to inspire children with nature’s beauty. The document bears the April 17 1893 seal in Providence.
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State OF
Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
D. Russell Brown
Providence
Anglo American firms dominate Mexican ventures
The article notes 59 new companies organized abroad for Mexican operations, all American or English. Fifty were American with capital of 91 625 000 dollars, nine were English with 1 600 000 pounds. It highlights shifting investment from France to English and American firms and a rise of U S formation over England in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
United States
England
Naval engineers face tempting income in civilian life
The article notes navy engineer officers often resign to take high paying jobs with large manufacturers. Civil salaries for trained naval engineers can be two to five times their military pay, with most earning under five thousand dollars yearly. Few exceed six thousand dollars, raising strong temptations to leave service for wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Navy
Monocle Fashion Forces Change in London Opticianry
Fashion dictates the masher discard his monocle and London opticians lament. Cords once tied to the eyeglass vanished, causing frequent breakages and big profits for opticians. An American observer can now mock English style with less ridicule as society swells lose their monocle edge due to sneezing incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Opticians
Glass trials claim ribbed glass best for lab windows
A Boston investigator in economics tests glass types for lab and engraving rooms aiming for bright but glare free light. He finds ribbed or fluted glass with about twenty two flutes per inch best, if it absorbs little outdoor light yet not much more than clear glass.
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Boston
New York Governor Frees Polly Frisch After 33 Years
Governor Flower pardons Polly Frisch who had spent thirty three years in prison for murder. Frisch was convicted after four trials for poisoning her husband and two children in Genesee County in 1859. Sentence changed from hanging to life imprisonment.
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Gov. Flower
New York
Polly Frisch
Genesee County
N. Y
Bicycle travel expands through Europe study tours
A Portland Maine man, F A Elwell, led two large bicycle parties through Europe last season. One group of architects toured France to study its art while exploring foreign roads. The note highlights increasing popularity of European cycling.
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F. A. Elwell
Portland
Europe
France
Death toll climbs among Fifty second Congress members
Szwaror Kenna, recently noted dead, is the fourth casualty since the Fifty second Congress convened a little over a year ago. Earlier fatalities include Senators Plumb Barbour and Gibson, with more senators reported in precarious health.
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Szwaror Kenna
Senator Plumb
Barbour
Gibson
Connecticut Firm Makes Large Pocket Watches Sold For A Dollar
Large pocket watches priced at one dollar and fifty cents are produced by a Connecticut firm. The timepieces are marketed to men who prefer not to unbutton their coats to check the time, claiming quick sales among this easygoing clientele.
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Connecticut
Woman finds relief with Lydia Pinkham remedy
A Florence Kentucky woman testifies that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eased years of female troubles and irregularities after trying the product. She recommends the remedy as harmless and effective for menstrual pain stomach weakness and headache, urging others to seek relief. The ad cites Pinkham's Liver Pills and related products at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
A. Rice
Florence, Ky
Exposition Immense Reach and Imperial Interest at Chicago
The article details Chicago’s expansive exposition grounds of about 600 acres with over 50,000 exhibitors. It notes the British section as largest outside the UK, Krupp’s 122 ton gun, New York State lead in natural history, and Ward’s Museum exhibit. It mentions city governance, baby care, and a colossal electric searchlight.
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Jerusalem
Wabash Ave
Battle of Gettysburg
Hardy
Libby Prison War Museum
Midway
Chicago
Herr Krupp
Holland
Department of Natural History
New York State
Natural Science Museum of
Rochester
Putnam
Arctic village man in whaler crew lost near Cape Verde
Frank Congdon from an Arctic village was on the New Bedford whaler wrecked off the Cape Verde islands. He disappeared last fall and reappeared two months ago in a letter from the coast of Africa saying he was aboard the Swift bound for a three years voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Congdon
Arctic Village
New Bedford
Cape Verde Islands
Africa
Swift
iKat Babbitt Post Hosts May Party and Town Hall Show
Local notices report a May party at the iKat Babbitt Post on Friday and Saturday evenings this week. JLuciers' Consolidated Minstrels perform at Town Hall Saturday evening with a noted troupe of vocalists comedians dancers and novelties. Bishop Harkins confirmed about five candidates at St Mary’s Church last Sunday in a crowded service. Mr and Mrs Roger W Murphy of Washington street celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary Monday with many gifts. The Exchange for Woman's Work holds its annual meeting Friday May 12 at 3 pm at the Y M C A rooms. all interested women are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iKat Babbitt Post
Jluciers
Town Hall
Bishop Harkins
St. Mary's Church
Roger W. Murphy
Washington Street
The
Exchange For Woman's Work
Young Men's Christian Association
W. Church
E. Simmors
Nehemiah Cole
Chas C Winson
John Collins
Ezra Mason
Young Charles W Sparks
Geo W Simmons Louia W Kunze
Buffington Tosiah
Peckam
David A Pierce
Joua
Pearce Russell
Bullock
O T. Bosworth
Waldron
E Sparka
Herbert F Bennett
Bristol
Briatala
Herbert F. Bennett
Ofice
May Ball by Bristol Train of Artillery At Amory Hall
The Bristol Train of Artillery held a grand May ball at Amory on State street last Monday evening. Murphy and Munroe's orchestra provided the music. About seventy five couples attended. The arrangements committee consisted of Lieut. Frederick T. Manchester Sergt. Thomas J. Meiggs and Private Augustus P. Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Train of Artillery
Amory
State Street
Murphy & Munroe
Frederick T. Manchester
Thomas J. Meiggs
Augustus P. Gray
Comedian Bennett Stars In Jane at Providence Opera House
The original company behind a NY furore comes to Providence for performances next Thursday to Saturday with matinee Saturday. Miss Johnstone Bennett leads, drawing many admirers. A 2 PM matinee is listed. The following week Warren and Bristol high schools present a concert at Town Hall and Warren with funds aiding local schools.
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New York
Providence Opera House
Jane
Misa Johnstone Bennett
Birthday Celebration for Pitman and Heath duo
A birthday party at Mr John Howland Pitman’s home marked the 79th birthday of Pitman and Mrs Elizabeth Lefavor Heath widow of Capt Nathan B Heath. The pair have celebrated together for over 25 years, having been born April 30 1814. Attending were Pitman’s daughter Harriet F Sweet grandson Wilbour H Sweet and great granddaughter Cora Thurston Sweet.
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John Howland Pitman
Pitman
Elizabeth Lefavor Heath
Nathan B Heath
Harriet F Sweet
Wilbour H Sweet
Cora Thurston Sweet
April Death Tally and Interment Totals in Town
The town recorded 14 deaths in April: 10 males and 4 females, with 13 adults and one child. Ages ranged to 81, youngest 4 months 9 days, four over 70, two 60–70. Causes included bronchitis, meningitis, old age, tuberculosis, paralysis among others. Interments were at North and East Cemeteries, St Mary’s Bristol Neck and Warren, plus Providence Newport and North Scituate. Pauline Hall to perform at Providence Opera House with Ermine and Puritania operas upcoming.
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North Cemetery
East Cemetery
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Bristol Neck
St Mary's Cemetery
Warren
Providence Newport
North Scituate
New Pension Commissioner Appointed Urges Early Claims
The paper notes the appointment of a new Commissioner of Pensions an old soldier whose leadership is expected to keep pensions steady. It urges US soldiers sailors and heirs to file claims early to avoid retroactive limits and offers The Press Claims Company in Washington DC to assist with paperwork and eligibility under existing laws.
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Hig
U. S
Press Claims Company
Washington, D. C
Court of Probate and Town Council meet for May sessions
The Court of Probate held its monthly session in the Council Chamber on Monday forenoon. Estate actions were examined and administrators appointed. The Town Council met in the afternoon granting licenses, approving sidewalk work, and setting license fees and deadlines. Adjourned to Friday May 5 at 2 PM. Also noted are literary and piano advertisement notices.
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Court of Prepare
Council Chamber
William H. Spooner
Hezekiah W. Church
Louise L. Lawless
James Lawless
Daniel Tl. Handy
William Handy
Mark Handy
D. H. Handy
William BR. Handy
John W. Eddy
Charles Diman
Charlotte M. Bowen
Mary E. Bowen
Unn P. Smith
Ambrose Waldron
Elizabeth P. Morrill
Fallage
Alfred Prescott
A. O. Bourn
A. O. Bourn, Jr
Huldah B. Bourn
Providence Shade Roller Company
Thames Street
Henry R. Manchester
W. Fred Walsh
Henry F. 3
Rawson
Dennis Ryan
Robert Newbold
Thomas M. Morris
Dolly McCallum
Charles W. Swett
Henry Opitz
William Holmes, Jr
Edward H. Chadwick
Thomas Burkley
Thomas Clark
Hugh Murphy
James M. Peters
Bernard Hart
Dolls houses of the seventeenth century featured in May issue
The American Queen highlights costly dolls houses imitating patrician mansions, with prices over five hundred dollars for one. The issue closes the piece on Difficulties and Delights of Interviewing and includes medleys Between You and Me and A Business Arrangement, plus fashion and home dressmaking sections. The supplement offers a cut paper pattern. priced at 10 cents per issue or $1 per year.
Man learns value of genuine medicine with Ayer’s Sarsaparilla
A man who called sarsaparilla a fraud found a worthless mixture sold at reduced rates. He changed his mind after using Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, proving it pays to be careful when buying medicines.
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Ayer
Mystery of Three Elizabeth Vernon Gravestones
In the East Burial Ground three stones memorialize Elizabeth Vernon widow of Samuel Vernon Esq who died March 15 1759 aged 79 years Two stones bear footstones while a third has none A reader is asked to explain the trio A second stone commemorates Lucretia Sabin wife of Capt John Sabin who died Sept 11 1811 aged 3463 years by J Avaustus Mriver.
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Eprron
Old Pound
Elizabeth Vernon
Samuel Vernon
Sam’ Vernon
Paamix
Lucretia
John Sabin
Death and mourning mark Hydraulion Engine meeting
At a special meeting on April 26, 1893 Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co No 1 adopted a preamble and resolutions mourning Aaron Francis AsHeEr, praising his character and requesting a 30 day badge of mourning and family notice in the Bristol Phoenix. The notice then catalogs Bristol County court actions, including a bigamy indictment against Thomas Wynne and civil judgments and divorces scheduled for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydraulion Engine & Hose Co. No. 1
Aaron Francis AsHeEr
Court of Common Pleas
Bristol County
W. W Douglass
Thomas Wynne
Petiturors
Joshua Wilbour
Texas Cotton Co
J L. Shepard
Christina Shepard
John Connery
Annie E. L Chase
A. Alexander
Charles Alexander
Michael Hamill
Rhode Island Patents Issued May 2 1893
A list of Rhode Island related patents reported by Franklin H Hough for May 2 1893 includes Camera Shutter by Alexander Latwistle of Bristol Roof Bracket by George E Miller of Pawtucket and multiple machines by Aaron B Shippee of Providence Burglar Guard for Bank Officials by Alanson W Braft of Providence Wheel Tire by Frederick G Taylor of Cranston Electric Cut out and Electric Switch by Hope Electric Appliance Co Providence Jewelry by John L Remlinger Providence plus others all assigned to various entities.
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Rhode Island
United States Patent Office
Franklin H Hough
F. St
N. W
Washington
Aaron B. Shippee
A. W. Chapman
Providence
Aaron B
Shippee
Alanson W. Braft
Frederick G. Taylor
Cranston
Augustus Wright
Hope Electric Appliance Co
John L. Remlinger
Potter & Buffington
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Bristol Phoenix
Paanix
Seco
Canada
Arbor Day
Geo. H.utter
Secretary
Jessie Mingo
Fall River
Mass
Chicago Fair Grounds
Henry M. Stanley
London Peace Association
Naval Review
Merritt
Hood
Dra
Pinkhany
Farz
Union
United Kingdom
Reynolds-Corliss
Hohenzollern Museum
State Department
Rogers
United States Navy
Philadelphia Committee
Illinois Central Railway
Great Water Court
Montana
Potter Palmer
Spain
Empire
Atlantic
America
Local Affairs
W H. Russell
Ernante
Pauline Hall
Ermine
John Wedderburn
Washington, D.C
O. Box
Benj. BR. Wilson
Mt. Hope
Gooding
Eleanor B. Church
James D. Wardwell
William Snively
E. Poole
Mary A
William G
Thomas Manley
Edward Anthony
Isaac H. Gorham
Benjamin R. Wilson, Jr
Alexander Fales
Charles L. Miller
William Hammill
Harry F. Mincher
Carl Siegel
Fire Department
Bristol Electric Light Co
James Hoard, Jr
T. Munro
J H. Morrissey
Ingraham
John D. Dimond
Thomas Dwyer
Gladding
George H. Peck
T. Tre
Charles A. Barbour
Bristol Gas Light Co
Ivers & Ponp Pranos
Ivers & Pono Piano Co
Tremont St
Poenix
Caas
Blanche W. Bridges
Newburyport
Mase
Twila
N.B
Nccanna
Sarah McCanna
Herbert F. Benn
Sach Fire Department
Burnside Memorial Building
Comjance
Bristo
William Williams
Charles H. Stoonen
Frederick A
Easterbrooks
J. B. Barnaby Co
Goddard
My Place
New England
Westminster Street
High Street
Providence, R. I
M. Hamill, JR
U. S. Wall Paper Syndicate
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