Lothair and statesmen turn to authorship in retirement
The Bristol Phenix discusses the late prime minister Disraeli and other figures who, after political setbacks or retirement, turn to writing. It notes Disraeli’s return as a supposed unconquerable mind, praises his book and wit, and mentions figures like Alexander H. Stephens and Senator Sumner planning or producing volumes as a relief from public life.
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Lothair
Disraeli
Cnas
Alexander H. Stephens
Sumner
New York Justice under fire in McFarland murder trial
An editorials denounce the McFarland murder trial as a farce The piece condemns defense tactics and calls the judge tame It argues public sentiment was outraged in the courtroom and urges a moral reckoning to protect human life and condemn crime The piece laments the sensationalism surrounding the case and warns against cheapening life
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daniel McFarland
Albert J. Richardson
McFarland
Cheap Journalism and the Proliferation of Local Papers
The Hub offers two penny and four cent papers with evangelical and spicy content, while The News and The Times compete against Phoenix with low prices. Readers value homestead products and town papers, noting the labor and accessibility of newspapers for all classes.
Waterman Bound Over After Sanity Exam in Woonsocket Case
In the Waterman case Rufus B. Waterman was examined Saturday and Monday in Woonsocket by B L. The Court of Justices rendered a verdict of probably guilty and bound him over to the Grand Jury for the June term of the Supreme Court in the murder of Daniel E. Lapham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.F
Rufus B. Waterman
Woonsocket
B. L
Daniel E. Lapham
Court of Justrces
Supreme Court
President to send supplemental treaty on San Domingo annexation
The President will submit to the Senate a second supplemental treaty related to the annexation of the island of San Domingo, routing it through official channels for consideration and possible ratification.
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Tne
Senate
San Domingo
The Nation by E Mulford spark in literary circles
A new book The Nation by E Mulford is praised as a profound investigation into the foundation of liberty order and union in the United States. It explores the nation state relation and morals in politics and is coupled with Palfrey’s History of New England in a catalog by H O Houghton & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
E. Mulford
H. O. Houghton & Co
Competitive Naval School Examination Slated for Annapolis
The Providence Journal notes the Naval Academy examination will be held in Annapolis on Thursday the 26th inst at T W Bicknell Esq office. Interested parties may contact Rev A Woodbury T W Bicknell Esq or F W Tilton Esq, the committee members and public school officials in Newport.
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Naval School
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Jenckes
Providence Journal
T. W. Bicknell
A. Woodbury
F. W. Tilton
Newport
Ratification celebration in Providence draws large crowds
The Fifteenth Amendment ratification observance in Providence drew many visitors on Wednesday. The colored citizens joined the celebration with enthusiasm. A lengthy procession impressed spectators, and a Roger Williams Hall meeting featured Governor Padelford, Mayor Clarke, William Lloyd Garrison, Rev. Augustus Woodbury, and Thomas Davis among others.
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Providence
Roger
Ocean cable project links Wales and Rhode Island coast
The prospectus for a new ocean cable between Wales and Rhode Island will be published next year. New York directors include Ex-Senator Arnold, William T Blodgett, Eugene Kelley, Hl. G Marquand, and G Ticknor Curtis. The cable is contracted and expected to be laid before September 187.
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Wales
Rhode Island
Arnold
William T Blodgett
Eugene Kelley
Hl. G Marquand
G Ticknor Curtis
New York
Miniature City of Raguse to sail Atlantic from Liverpool
The City of Raguse, a twenty foot miniature steamer, prepares to sail from England to New York in about fifty days. Captain Pimarez owns the craft and Captain J C Buckley will command. A yawl rig, three months of provisions, and a 100 gallon water capacity aid the voyage. A Newfoundland dog accompanies the crew.
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City of Raguse
England
Atlantic
Liverpool
Pimarez
J C Buckley
New York
Awase
Pruarez
Buckles
Execution of General Gowwotha in Cuba
Details of General Gowwotha Gowcouria’s capture on Guajaba Key after five days with minimal food and water. He walked to the garrote with 800 yards to go, saluting volunteers, attempting to address the crowd, then died when the garrote mechanism actuated. He allegedly shouted Viva Cuba Libre as his head fell.
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Gowwotha
Goicouria
Guajaba Key
Cuba
Libre
Goiouria
Missouri
Long Wharf
Boston
California
Bay of San Francisco
Goon Batts Gertie Lewis Sets Quick Sea Passage
The schooner Gertie Lewis, built in Slavic style, sailed from the Bahamas on May 7 and reached Baltimore on May 11. The roughly one thousand mile crossing took four days and nineteen hours, a pace steamers cannot easily beat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goon Batts
Gertie Lewis
Bahamas
Baltimore
Destructive removal of Montana squatter home
A Montana man who squatted on another’s land refused to leave. A group lifted the shack, moved it down river on a raft, and set it afloat. The pair awoke to find themselves sixty miles downstream in a rapid current. The squatter warned his wife of potential organized retaliation if he returned home.
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Montana
Ancient Paris Amphitheatre Unearthed Near Surface
In Paris, remnants of an ancient amphitheatre were found ninety feet underground. A nearby Roman vase remained perfectly preserved with vivid painting and ornamentation after around twenty centuries, contrasting with a skeletal remain toppled above it.
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Paris
Fashionable Wedding at Third Baptist Church
A stylish wedding occurred at Third Baptist Church on Wickenden Street. Miss Fanny J. Lyon daughter of Luther Lyon is to wed James Rogers Newton Hudson son of Thomas D. Hudson. Rev. Dr. Stockbridge presided as the ceremony proceeded smoothly with the couple well dressed. May they live long and prosper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Baptist Church
Wickenden Street
Fanny J. Lyon
Luther Lyon
Isq
James Rogers Newton Hudson
Thomas D. Hudson
Stockbridge
Colored beauty card claims remarriage and past life details
Lloyd H. McCabe publishes a Newport News card alleging Rennie DeMortie, soon to wed Geo T. Downing's daughter in Washington, married McCabe’s sister in Newport in 1864. It states his wife lives in Newport, that he deserted soon after, that he is a Negro and former slave, and that Washington documents have been sent for a stay of proceedings.
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Rap News
Lloyd H. McCabe
Newport News
Rennie DeMortie
Geo T. Downing
Washington
McCabe
Newport
C. H. Malcom
Judge Dillon Rules US Lacks Jurisdiction in Murder Case
The Omaha Herald reports Judge Dillon of the United States Circuit Court delivered an opinion in the Yellow Sun, Little Wolf, Blue Skin and Horse Driver case. He held the United States had no jurisdiction and returned the defendants to state authorities, noting they are a desirable acquisition.
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Inpranson
Omaha Herald
Dillon
United States Circuit Court
Yellow Sun
Little Wolf
Blue Skin
United States
Death of Well Known Writer and Publisher Mr E Littell
Mr E Littell conductor of the Living Age died Tuesday at his Brookline residence aged 70. A resident of Boston for 25 years he was noted for broad views and generous sympathies. He leaves a widow and four children.
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E Littell
Brookline
Boston
William S Rogers funds Newport scholarship at Brown University
The Newport Mercury reports William Sanford Rogers of Boston has given one thousand dollars to Brown University to found a merit scholarship for a Newport student. The Public School Committee will appoint the scholar who will receive the income from the foundation.
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Brown University
Newport Mercury
William Sanford Rogers
Boston
Newport
Publie School Committee
Medico-Chirurgical Society Debate On Fever Cause
Professor Bennett challenged the view that sewer gases cause fever. He argued fever stems from diet rather than foul air, repudiating the sewers theory at a recent Edinburgh meeting.
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Medico-Chirurgical Society of Edinburgh
Bennett
How to Eat A caution against rapid eating and its effects
The piece argues that Americans eat too quickly. It describes how quick meals expand food in the stomach through heating and liquefying, causing discomfort after leaving the table. Slower, deliberate eating allows the stomach to process food gradually, preventing a bloated, overfilled feeling.
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United States
Soap Making Instructions From Old Text
Take ten pounds of potash and place in a half barrel then add two pailfuls of water. The next day melt twelve pounds of grease and stir in. Add a pail of hot water daily until the barrel is full and stir well with each addition. For smaller batches use proportion like three pounds grease and two and a half potash. Ensure the vessel is sturdy.
Kerosen lamp found at Pompeii and other gossip in Newsgraphs
A garbled note of various items reports a kerosene lamp found at Pompeii and a wide range of minor world curiosities and curios in 19th century press: labor imports, emigrant grants, weddings, clams dying on coasts, steamship schedules, hay values, and odd local incidents across the United States.
Union House Opens for Boarders on First Proximo
Local notice states the Union House will receive boarders on and after the 1st proximo. See advertisement.
Bark peeling boys warned on the Common
A note warns that boys caught peeling bark from shade trees on the Common will face costly trouble.
Local clothing store awning draws attention
The large awning installed by D. A. Pierce, Esq., at his popular clothing establishment on the corner of Hope and State streets has attracted considerable attention.
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D. A. Pierce, Esq
Hope and State Streets
Pastor C P Osborne to Return and Preach Sunday
Rev C P Osborne of the Congregational Church, who has been away for the last two Sabbaths, will be in town and preach at his church tomorrow Sunday.
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Tor
C. P. Osborne
Congregational Church
Young Men’s Christian Association
First Baptist Church
H. M. Jones
Local merchant gifts horn bug boot jack on Hope Street
The grand Panjandrum of the Horn Bug Society in this town received a horn bug boot jack from a leading Hope Street merchant last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juve
Horn Bug Society
Hope Street
Hydraulion Engine Co Uniform Fund Event At Town Hall
A fair and festival will be held in Town Hall on Wednesday and Thursday evenings in June to raise funds for purchasing a uniform for the Hydraulion Engine Company. Proceeds support Hydraulion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Hydraulion Engine Co
Hy‘s
Bristol Train of Artillery to re dedicate Armory
The Bristol Train of Artillery under Col Burgess plans a re dedication after enlargement and improvements with an exhibition drill and strawberry festival on June 8 and a grand military ball on the following evening attracting local residents and military members.
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Bristol
Burgess
Bristol Hotel Sold at Auction on State Street
The Bristol Hotel on State Street sold at auction on Thursday to Hon. Samuel W. Church for $3875. It will be thoroughly overhauled and repaired and then reopened to accommodate the public.
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Bristol Hotel
State Street
Geo. H. Reynolds
Samuel W. Church
Burglary at Rev Dr Howe Summer Home in Mount Hope
A break in at the summer residence of Rev Dr Howe near Mount Hope caused extensive disarray from cellar to attic. A spyglass, books, photographs and other items were damaged though nothing valuable was taken. Discovery came from neighbor H Ingraham with suspicion falling on a man seen near local farms.
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Dr. Howe
Philadelphia
Mount Hope
H. Ingraham
Sailors Guilty in Disturbance Case at Munro Court
Sunpar, Job E. Packer and Thomas Tracy faced Mr Justice Munro for disturbing the peace. Both pleaded guilty. Packer fined five dollars and costs, Tracy three dollars and costs. Four sailors landed from a harbor vessel to “see the elephant” intoxicated, caused noise, two were arrested and jailed after resisting police, two fled toward Mount Hope swamp.
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Sunpar
Job E. Packer
Thomas Tracy
Justice Munro
Pesce
Revelling &c
Packer
Tracy
Mount Hope Swamp
Fourth Annual Report of the Bristol Home for Destitute Children
The Bristol Home reports twenty five children housed during the year including nineteen girls and six boys with seven wards and four boarders from the start of the year. Donations from multiple sources supported board and care, with praise for the Matron and gratitude for benefactors including the Rogers Fund established after a donor’s death.
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Bristol
State Reform School
Norris
Europe
C. Marin Shepard
Home
Board of Managers
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