Chicago slams corrupt alderman over charity fund theft
A Chicago editorial denounces an alderman's theft of charitable funds meant to aid the hungry and naked, calling for his retirement from office and severe punishment. It condemns office seekers and warns of chaos without integrity in public leadership. The piece notes a bishop-elect with New England roots and lauds the convention's choice for a new diocese amid ongoing debates.
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Chicago
France
New England
America
Harrisburg
Election of Rev Mark A DeWolf Howe Bishop of Central Pennsylvania
The 9th inst Rev Mark Anthony DeWolf Howe was elected first bishop of the new Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania at Harrisburg. He was lauded for his long service from St Luke's Philadelphia through Christ Church Cambridge and St James Roxbury and for his roles with the General Convention and as missionary bishop designate.
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M. A. DeWott, Howe
D. D
Central
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Dr. Howe
W. Paret
M. A. DeWolfe Howe
Philadelphia Inquirer
Protestant Episcopal
Mark Anthony DeWolf Howe
St. Luke’s Church
Philadelphia
Howe
Bristol
R. I
John Howe
Bishop Smith
Kentucky
Protestant Episcopal Church
United States
Brown University
Francis WayTind
Boston
Griswold
St. Matthew’s Church
St. James’ Church
Roxbury
Christ Church, Cambridge
St. Luke's Church
Mustard and Human Nature Across Cultures
A parable compares two Indian chiefs and a pale face tasting mustard to reveal candor envy and discomfort in human nature. It notes no one likes to admit pain or error and urges gentler charity and less vinegar in society.
The Cheap Plasterer of the Ring Exiled in Europe
The piece portrays Garvey as a fugitive cited for crimes in Europe. It notes witnesses on a steamer detected him by his nervy display and fear of arrest. It laments his bribery attempt of a British officer and predicts his lasting shame and downfall.
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Europe
Iris
Garvey
Dieth
Callous Benefactors Forsake The Needy On Their Plantations
The speaker decries indifferent benevolence, claiming some individuals are immune to generosity and empathy. They suggest these people value wealth over others and reap no sorrow at death, likening them to a fox and a marble heart.
James Fisk Jr and the risks of letters and reputations
The piece accuses James Fisk Jr of defrauding women and slipping in appointments, likening him to insurance agents who take risks and delay payments. It notes a Mansfield claim of deceit and warns that giving others access to one’s letters can ruin a man, even his autograph, illustrating how a name can endanger fortune.
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James Fisk, Jr
Mansfield
James
Pen to paper and education for all
The passage defends writing integrity and education, noting fine prose can be poor in style when misused. It cites examples of plagiarism by a clergyman and a lawyer, and an incorrect merchant bill, while affirming a belief in education for boys and girls.
New York Giggles At A Russian Duke In The Spotlight
New York ponders the visit of Duke Alexis of Russia as Gotham society stirs over a royal distraction. Citizens, though republic minded, enjoy a moment of Old World pomp andyoned crowns amid social froth. The piece playfully weighs fascination with royalty and idle spectacle.
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New York
Alexis
Russia
Gotham
Bridget
Jonathan
Rumor of Bonapartist Plot in France Stirs Restless Courts
The article notes rumors that Bonapartists in France plan to depose Thiers and proclaim an Empire. It argues military leaders crave war and absolutism, fearing imperial rule more than a republic, while the Old World army forms a ruling aristocracy supported by the throne. It opposes Napoleon’s return, urging France needs rest.
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France
M. Thiers
Napoleon
Coming Winter Promises Extreme Cold, Says Forewarned Crowd
An exchange declares the coming winter will be awfully cold. Prophets, moss on trees, frogs on their heads, sunflowers toward the North Pole, and grape vines circling poles are cited as signs. They warn that every person will be frozen stiff before February.
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North Pole
Michigan Avenue Free Library Seeks Books After Fire
Chicago libraries burned except one the Michigan Avenue Free Library Association. It offers free access, space is ample but stock is small, and directors ask Rev. Jesse B. Thomas to solicit books and funds. Contributions may be sent to 2 Tremont Temple care of Howard Gannet, with publishers urged to ship periodicals to the Michigan Avenue Free Library.
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Chicago
Michigan Avenue
Tremont Temple
Howard Gannet
Michigan Avenue Free Library
Tragic Axe Murder in Blackstone Woman Ends Child’s Life
Shocking tragedy reported in Blackstone Massachusetts as Mrs Francis Warfield killed her young child with an axe in a shed. The mother, described as insane, had previously attempted drowning herself at Valley Falls and was rescued. The incident follows earlier signs of unstable behavior.
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Blackstone
Mass
Francis Warfield
Valley Falls
Providence Journal
Ferdinand de Gimez and Miss Lelia Addison wed in Pittsburgh
Spanish Charge d Affaires at Rome Ferdinand de Gimez married Miss Lelia Addison in Pittsburgh with proxy for the groom. The ceremony by Right Rev Bishop Dominic marks the first such proxy wedding in the country. the bride sails for Europe soon.
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Ferdinand DE Gimez
Rome
Lelia Addison
Pittsburg
Dominic
Europe
Fire engines race Bloomington to Joliet in record run
Two engines were dispatched by a special train on the Chicago Alton and St. Louis route to fight a blaze. They covered 126 miles in 130 minutes and the Bloomington to Joliet leg of 89 miles in 80 minutes, delivering water to the flames within two hours and forty minutes of departure.
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Bloomington
Chicago
Chicago, Alton and St. Louis
Joliet
Earthquake Crashes Peru Interior Damaging Iquipe
A heavy quake struck Equipe and interior Peru on October 5 causing widespread panic. Buildings in Iquipe suffered severe damage and towns Pica and Matilla were destroyed with almost no houses left standing.
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Equipe
Peru
Iquipe
Pica
Matilla
First German Elected to Massachusetts House
For the first time in Massachusetts history a German has won a seat in the House of Representatives. Mr Bartholomew, representing wards fourteen and fifteen in Boston, becomes the first German member after years of English Irish Africans and Scots serving.
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Massachusetts
House of Representatives
Bartholomew
Boston
Telegraphist Reuses Scalp to Repair Downed Wire
A Cimarron New Mexico telegraph operator ran out of wire after a fault in October last. He allegedly scalped a passing squaw to obtain a hoop skirt and broom and used the materials to improvise replacement wires.
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Cimarron
New Mexico
Colored people drive liberal Chicago relief fund effort
A statement notes that colored people across the nation have largely supported the Chicago relief fund, showing broad, cross regional generosity sourced from Black communities in multiple states.
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Aone
Chicago Relief Fund
Local Tontypes and Community Notes
No cases were ready for trial in the Justices' Court on Tuesday. A prayer meeting by the Christian Association was held at the Asylum on Sunday. Elder A B Warner of Providence will preach at Advent Chapel Sunday morning, afternoon, and evening. The schooner George W Whitford, Capt Charles D Eddy, sailed for Porto Rico with produce last Saturday. The Metacom Debating Club meets next Tuesday at 7 45 PM to discuss whether the masses are governed more by fashion than by reason.
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The
Christian Association
A. B. Warner
Providence
Advent Chapel
George W. Whitford
Charles D. Eddy
Porto Rico
Metacom Debating Club
Reallura Lodge of Good Templars No
Odd Fellows Hall
O. C. Barrows
W. H. Davis
Warren Weeden
Wm. Fred. Fish
W. V. T—Juha Dunbar
W. S
Willie B. Burnham
Silas Munro
W. T
James T. Munro
Susan Martin
W. M
William Middleton
I. G
Josie Weldon
O. G
George Stetson
R. S
Sarah J. Fish
Mary L. Munro
A. S
Lucretia Frisbie
D. M
Mary E. McCartney
W.O. D.t
Luther
Prudence Sunk in Gale. Crew Safe Off Bay
The fishing vessel Prudence commanded by Capt. E. Goff, carrying carrots, sank in a gale Wednesday morning while bound from this port to the west side of the Bay. Crew were saved. No further details available.
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Prudence
E. Goff
Community notices and incidents from a city page
A Saturday YMCA meeting is announced at the Hall of King Philip Steamer No 1 led by Thomas C Crocker of Westerly. A Sunday programs in a Congregational Church and a Seamen's Friend Society talk urge library donations for sea crews. Central Market promotes a meat chopping machine. A small fire on Constitution Street caused by a discarded paper remained contained with water.
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Messrs
Fish & Simmons
Central Market
Hope and
State Streets
Tug Sylph Narrowly Almost Swamped Off Poppasquash Point
The steam tug Sylph while towing three or four wood laden scows on a trip from Dighton River to Nayatt near Poppasquash Point encountered heavy winds last Saturday afternoon and nearly swamped offshore. She reached the harbor and stayed until Monday morning then resumed toward Nayatt with the scow fleet.
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Sylph
Dighton River
Nayatt
Poppasquash Point
Our
Storm rips through harbor area causing light damage
A southeast wind rose from nine or ten pm Tuesday, intensifying to a fearful blast by about 4:30 am Wednesday. Shutters unhung, some glass broken, and a few boats adrift. No major harm reported to land or harbor vessels.
Great slaughter foretold by a callous speaker over turkeys
The speaker warns of a coming slaughter in the land with thousands of victims, including families, in a civilized nation. He blames supposed citizens and even women for the brutal act, noting the pleasure some take in killing helpless turkeys and chickens.
Eloquent California Yo Semite Lecture by Rev Tiffany
Rev Dr O H Tiffany of Newark N J delivered an engaging description of Yo Semite Valley forests big trees peaks waterfalls and scenery at Town Hall. He measured tree girth with flags and described bark thickness while noting 150 people could sit on a stump and 32 couples could dance in cotillions. The hour and a quarter talk drew strong interest and praise.
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O. H. Tiffany
Newark
N.J
Yosemite Valley
California
Town Hall
Tiffany
G A R Course Event by H C Barnabee Planned Friday
The town closes its schools for a one week vacation. On Friday evening Mr H C Barnabee will present a GA R Course program with recitations and songs accompanied by a pianist. The Cleveland Plain Dealer praises his bass voice and humor and anticipates a strong turnout at Town Hall. Captain James Lawless has improved Hope street property with a new story added to the Ingraham house and other enhancements including a concrete sidewalk. prospects for the estate's value and appeal are noted.
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H. C. Barnabee
Alonzo Ye
Barabee
Town Hall
James Lawless
Hope Street
Fort Rounds
Narragansett
Ingraham
Prospect
Hope Streets
Capt. Lawless
Burton Street
Hope
Capt. L
Prospect Street
Barnabee
Geo. W Easterbrooks
N.C Bedell
Peter Bradford
Nl&lw
Congregational Church aids Michigan and Wisconsin sufferers
Letters from Detroit dated November 10 1871 thank Bristol Rhode Island Congregational Church for sending clothing valued at 280 and cash 143 to aid fire victims in Michigan. Clergymen Lane and Batdwell express gratitude and note needs for building materials furniture provisions and farming implements for the homeless and destitute.
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Congregational Church and Society
Michigan
Wisconsin
Detroit
James P. Lane
Bristol
R. I
H. P. BaLtowin
Congregational Church
Lucius Fatrchilp
Remembering Bishop Griswold A Valued Neighbor
A memorial tribute recalls a benevolent man connected to Bishop Griswold, praised for genuineness, piety, and kindness. The piece notes his broad appeal beyond ecclesiastical circles and his lasting, "fresh and green" memory as a guide to virtue.
Cream Yeast Baking Powder Charms Love of All
An ad touts J Munroe Taylor's Cream Yeast Baking Powder as a charm for civility and affection, inviting readers to try the product. The copy emphasizes its appealing social effect and urges trial.
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J. Munroe Taylor
Johnson's Anodyne Liniment Promoted as Pain Killer
An ad claims Johnson's Anodyne Liniment cures severe wrench or sprain rheumatic pains and stiffness, presenting it as a specific remedy and the best pain killer in the world. It emphasizes relief for neck stiffening and rheumatic discomfort.
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Johnson
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Young Men's Christian Association
King Philip Steamer No.1
State Street
Thomas C. Crocker
Westerly
Bartlett
Seamen’ S Friend Society of
Constitution Street
State OF Michigan
State OF Wisconsin
Mappison
Bishop Griswold
Building Fund
Association
William B. Spooner
Samuel W. Church
C. H. R. Doringh
Wm. R. Taylor
Halford
Sheridan
Pratt
United States Watch Co
Giles, Wales & Co
Marion
Ita
M. Beard Firm of
Beards and Cummings
Front St
Sawyer
Walker
Ey Hall
Lowell Courier
Joe Moses
Sir James Clarke
Job Moses
N.B
Cortlandt St
Pompey
Newport
Schenck
Nature
Sixth
Arch
J H. Schenck
M.D
GEO. C. Goodwin & Co
Harfford
Halford Sauce Company
Palmer—Pierce
Little Compton
Jesse Palmer
Ardelia M. Pierce
Wightman—Pierce
Warwick
J.A.C. Wightman
Woonsocket
Clara E. Pierce
Brices
South
Sarah A
Whitford
Briggs
Armingion
Pawtucket
Nancy
J. Murray Armington
Beaumont
Julia A
Henry J
James Easton
Fall River
Hugh Hill
Holland
Jennie , Daugghter
Bis
Jane Holland
Phoenix Marine Journal
Port of
KR. I
Canonicus
Orswell
Thomas W.horne
Scranton
Minnie Chace
Ricketson
Chief
Dyer
Hamilton
Wells
Izette
Taylor
South Kingstown
Eddy
Josephine
Whittenton
Lottie J. Sparrow
Grinnell
Wellfleet
West Indies
Frederic Crown
Ryder
Gleam
Farnham
Clinton
Mr. H. C. Barnabee
Chilson
J. Howard
Manchester
Bradford and
Thames Streets
M. T. Bennett & CO
Lackawanna
Pittston
Franklin Lykens' Valley
Lincoln Lykens’ Valley
Cumberland Franklin
Delaware & Hudson Canal Company
Lackawanna Coal, & Specialty
Algumos
Ofice and Shipping
Massasoit Mill Dock
Anderson
County of
Bristol County
James Anderson
N. Cole
Cole
Bradford Street
Odd Fellows Building
J. A. Miller
ST. Louis
AVE
Alaska
Bear Lyons
New Store
Burgess Building
Westminster ST
Court of Probate
Gilbert R. Lawless
Enid
Addie F. Lawless
James T. Collins
Eh Colling
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