English motor from gun-cotton explosion develops new drive
English inventor unveils a motor driven by gun-cotton explosion for small power needs. A French expert notes railway vibrations may disrupt delicate astronomical observations for now. The piece also covers a Roger Williams mural unveiling, stone exhibit appointment, a new ant species behavior, a red sun halo observed by Flammarion, and a 5000 franc prize for calendar reform proposals due Oct 1, 1885.
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England
Mons. C. Flammarion
France to trial cremation in cemeteries
The Prefect of the Seine plans to install Siemens furnaces in multiple Paris cemeteries and cremate unclaimed bodies. If the experiment succeeds, the government may push a general cremation bill.
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France
Seine
Siemens
Pars
Sturgeon Sightlessness Raises River Mystery and Exposition Notes
A Missouri River sharker notes a shovel nosed sturgeon with eyes hidden by skin and speculates sight may be useless to the species. The piece then details the New Orleans World’s Exposition with vast buildings, high loans, and extensive national displays led by the U S government and foreign nations. A memorial for Janet St Holmes honors a principled lawyer known for patent work, integrity, and knightly honor.
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S. H. Trowbridge
Missouri River
Trowbridge
New Orleans
Congress
United States
Mexico
Central America
Old City
Crescent City
Janet St. Holmes
Holmes
Post Office receipts and disbursements to 1884 totals
The Sixth Auditor reports fiscal year receipts and disbursements for the Post Office Department ending June 30 1884 with expenditures of 46 411 772 and a deficiency of 3 593 137 blamed on reduced postal rates. Work on the Washington Monument roof resumes and completion hinges on weather. A proposal to place a time signal atop the monument was rejected as unauthorized by the Commission.
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Post Office Department
Washington Monument
Washington
President issues order protecting voter rights at Long Island Rail Road
The President of the Long Island Rail Road issues an order to the Superintendent urging respect for employees political and religious beliefs. He states labor is subordinate to pay and duties and condemns coercion or dictation in voting. The message praises the stance and urges other employers to follow.
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Long Island
Deak Sun
Austr Corum
Long Island Rail Road Co
Lords of Creation
Christ
Earth
Recreation as the Elevating Force of Science
Mr Mattiew Williams at the London International Health Exhibition argues that science should serve daily life and joyous recreation. He warns against using science as mere business or social status, condemning a pedantic priesthood of scientists.
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Mattiew Williams
Election Tickets Shown in Candidacy List for Tuesday Vote
The piece presents tickets from the Republican Democratic People's and Prohibitory lines for president vice president electors and first district congress. Notables include James G Blaine John A Logan George Wetmore Henry L Greene and Elisha Mathewson among others with party slates from Rhode Island and neighboring states.
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Republican Icket
James G. Blaine
Maine
John A. Logan
George P. Wetmore
George Carmichael, Jr
Henry L. Greene
Isaac M. Potter
Congress
Henry J. Spooner
Providence
John P. St. John
Kansas
William Daniel
Maryland
Michael Butler
Henry A. Wood
Alonzo D. Vose
Anson Greene
William P. Buffum
Middletown
People’s Ticket
Benjamin F. Butler
Massachusetts
A. M. West
Mississippi
Charles H. Sawyer
John H. Doris
John Devlin
Cyrus H. Edson
Daniel Bruce, Jr
Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
Bristol
R. I
Herbert F. Bennett
United States
James Hoard, Jr
Don’t Bet Don’t Fret Election Next Tuesday
A brief public note warns residents to stay calm and avoid betting or fretting as the upcoming election day arrives next Tuesday. It emphasizes orderly conduct and focus on civic duties.
Probate Court approves Crandall will appoints executor
A special meeting of the Court of Probate proved Lydia T. Crandall's last will and testament approved and ordered recorded Charles N. Locke named executor with bond set at 1500 Appraisers Samuel M Lindsey Albert C Bennett Henry M Darling
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Court of Probate
Council Chamber
Lydia T. Crandall
Charles N. Locke
Bond
Samuel M. Lindsey
Albert C. Bennett
Henry M. Darling
Incendiary Fires Spark Town Hall Alert and Temperance Meetings
A string of destructive fires prompted alarm as firemen battled blazes. Town Hall hosted a Prohibitory Temperance meeting with strong attendance and speeches by Rev H Crocker, H A Stevens, and E D Hall. The Womans Christian Temperance Union received a generous gift of 67.38 from the Realtura Lodge Good Templars and announced the fund’s transfer to The Good Templar Fund. A Republican Blaine and Logan Campaign Club event in Town Hall featured Nelson W. Aldrich Col J C Wyman and Charles C. Van Zandt with a sizeable crowd and a street parade prior to the gathering.
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Town Hall
Cleveland Hendricks Battalion
Nicholas van Slyck
Providence
B. E. Andrews
Iown University
Bristol Cornets
Messrs
H. Crocker
H. A. Stevens
E. D. Hall
Mr. Larry
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Realtura Lodge of Good Templars
Istown
Good Templar Fund
Bristol Institution
Realtura Lodge
Phentix
Blaine and Logan Campaign Club
Samuel P. Colt
Nelson W. Aldrich
U. S
J. C. Wyman
Charles C. van Zandt
B. and L, Glee Club
Moore
Blaine and Togan
Gok 8. P. Colt
Bristol County Court Opens Doings and Naturalizations
The Bristol county court commenced the October term with Judge Tillinghast presiding. The Grand Jury was impaneled with Benjamin Buffington as foreman. no indictments were found. Cases set for trial include Hampson v Taylor with venue from Bar rington and Warren. Naturalization petitions for Short Moffitt McKee and McGovern were granted. Other judgments and adjournments noted. A column follows with domestic politics from The Phenix and observations on Bristol girls.
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Bristol County
Tillinghast
Benjamin A. Buffington
Warren
Colt
William Hampson
John B. Taylor
Bristol
Barrington
Samuel Gladding
Richard A. Gladding
Justice Court
Atratch and Chain
James Short
Hugh Moffitt
James McKee
Bytrick McGovern
Henry Opitz
Opitz
Géurt
Capins
Providence Unty
Case
Charles River National Bank
National Hubber Co
William H. Spooner
Bridget Mahoney
Eugene le Clair
F. S. Peabody
Autumn Skies and Calmer Moods Over Bristol
The article contrasts recent rain relief for pastures and cisterns with reports of drought suffering and fires in the West. It notes pleasant autumn weather in Bristol with mild sunshine and moonlit nights, praising refreshing sea breezes and golden sunsets. It mentions polar electric glow theories and political contest fireworks as playful explanations for sunsets.
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Bristol
Venus Whimsy and Courtroom Drafts from 1884
The verse mocks Cupid and Venus with playful verse about motherhood and clothing for children. A Town Corrier meeting notes a council session in the Providence era. Juror lists show Grand and Petit jurors drawn for the United States Circuit Court in Providence on November 15, 1884.
Premium engraving for Peterson's Magazine 1885 offer
Peterson's Magazine presents a first class line and stipple engraving titled The Lion In Love by Diman Brothers sized 21 by 27 inches. Also offered are Pearl of Price, an illustrated volume of American poets, and extra copies of the magazine. Send for gratis specimens and club details to Charles J. Peterson, 306 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
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Peterson's Magazine
Diman Brothers
Peterson
Charles J. Peterson
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
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