Political alarm over Russian advance threatens British empire
The piece argues Russia will push toward India and threaten Turkey, with France and Austria unable or unwilling to intervene. It warns England cannot stop Moscow from expanding, while monarchies may yield to republican ideas and a balanced European power could fade as British influence wanes.
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The Grandness of New England Education
The piece extols the New England school system highlighting free, universal education. It asserts that quality instruction reaches rich and poor, enabling any child to attend college and become capable for national leadership, arguing learning surpasses wealth in value for children.
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Connecticut Fire Insurance Co. ready to cash claims
The Connecticut Fire Insurance Co of Hartford announces in Boston papers that it is prepared to pay all losses as soon as they are ascertained, able to cover every dollar of its losses from surplus without touching its half million capital, and still retain ample surplus intact.
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Wealth and reform contrasted with poverty and virtue
A reflective critique argues that wealth does not guarantee happiness and questions reform movements funded by silent donors. It cites A. T. Stewart and William Sprague backing Greeley, criticizing their secret support and public compacts. The piece laments leadership financed by hidden influence and warns of a nation’s decline under such conditions.
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Rhode Island
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Rhode Island School Superintendents Meet December Seventh
The School Superintendents of this State will hold their next meeting on Saturday December 7 at 9 30 a.m. at 104 North Main Street Providence. Topics include An Industrial School in Rhode Island The Examination of Teachers and Compulsory Education. Each superintendent should review topics and be prepared to share views.
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Bristol
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Taunton
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Gottlieb Schneider
Samuel S$. Drury
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James H. Thony
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Desperate Fire Scene Sees Families Guarding Stolen Homes
Women with children sit by household gods as fire sweeps homes, while men and youngsters sleep under bedding and furniture. Hundreds of piles stockpile boxes chairs and more as new loads arrive and watchers guard belongings, awaiting relief and a solution.
Social and religious events listed for Y M C A and churches
Social Praise Meeting at the Y M C A rooms at eight oclock this Saturday. Rev D H Ela of East Greenwich to preach at State Street M E Church Sunday. Elder A B Warner of Providence to preach in Advent Chapel Sunday. Hannah Jane shown at Town Hall next Friday evening for thirty five cents. Christian Association meetings Sunday at 5 45 and 7 30 at North East District school. William H Anderson to lecture Empty Pockets as Y M C A entertainment on December 11.
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Herreshoff
Viall
Mr. Byfield
DeWolf
Bristol
Nathaniel Cotton
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Churches of Christ
New England
Nasby
Hannah Jane
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Bristol Train of Artillery Meeting Reminder
Every member is urged to attend the Bristol Train of Artillery regular meeting next Monday evening at 7.45 for important business to be transacted.
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Bristol Train of Artillery
Rail lines consolidated as Boston and Providence buys major shares
The Boston and Providence Railroad Co. purchased the entire franchise and about seven eighths of the stock of the Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad during the current week, signaling a major consolidation in regional rail interests.
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Providence, Warren and Bristol Railroad
Providence Visitor Reports Boston Great Fire Echo
A visitor from Providence brought news of the Boston conflagration last Sunday afternoon. The fire's reflection was visible from multiple parts of the town on Saturday night.
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Boston
Lectures and sales noted with charitable called to action
The notes describe a lecturer missing for unclear reasons with a potential substitute. Season tickets sales run until the 22nd. An rubber goods firm agent, after Boston fire losses, bought stock from National Rubber Co. and placed large orders. J D Locke will present Hannah Jane discussing love and divorce in Nasby’s witty style. A plea to help the poor as winter comes.
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National Rubber Co
Funeral in town for James Sharkey and civic celebrations
In a Bristol town event, the St Marys Total Abstinence Society attended the funeral of James Sharkey, killed near Warren depot on the Fall River, Warren and Providence Railroad. The Boys in Blue held a torchlight parade Friday evening celebrating the presidential election, with a Town Hall meeting and notable local figures in attendance.
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Fall River
Warren & Providence
Warren
Boys In Blue
Grant and
C. H. Spooner
C. Johnson
Lewis Richmond
J. P. Lane
A. C. Bennett
T. J. Thurston
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William H. West
Town Hall
Daniel Ballou
Providence
John Turner
Bristol Cornet Band
Bedell’s
Pulpit Visit at East Greenwich Church
Rev. D. H. Ela of East Greenwich preached at State Street M. E. Church on Sunday last.
Preacher Exchange in Newport Congregational Church
Rev. Dr. Thayer of Newport preached in the Congregational Church on Sunday last in an exchange with Rev. Mr. Lane.
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SQUIBS and items on travels and public figures
The column fragment lists notes on Chappaqua’s location by Salt River, Louis Napoleon’s Madeira journey, the Czar’s haste, a second edition for Tilton’s Life of Victoria Woodhull, and intuitive perceptions. It mentions horned horses, sick horses, and the Boys in Blue carrying torches to light reform efforts of a coalition.
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The Vanderbilt of Melbourne Reputed as Big Clarke
A Melbourne figure nicknamed Big Clarke earns over 1 million annually as a butcher, grazier and usurer. He lives frugally, dining daily on the cheapest meals at the cheapest restaurants.
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