Centennial Arrangements and Exhibition Overview
The Act creates the United States Centennial Commission to manage the 1876 International Exhibition of Arts Manufactures and Resources. It opens May 10 to November 10 with 50 cent admission. The fair grounds lie along the Schuylkill in Fairmount Park with stock yards and a 42 acre farm for agricultural tests.
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United States
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Fairmount Park
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Woman's Centennial Executive Committee
England
Germany
Austria
France
Sweden
Egypt
Japan
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
New Jersey
New York
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Missouri
Kansas
Virginia
West Virginia
Nevada
Wisconsin
Iowa
Delaware
Department of Landscape Painting
Great Memorial Hall
Central Art Gallery
Secretary of the Navy
Europe
Southampton
Havre
Bremen
Leghorn
Italy
Bell
Great Albert Memorial
Hyde Park
London
Lambeth
America
Great Central Gallery
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Trumbull
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Suily
Neagle
Elliot
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Grain deficit promises cheer for New World at Christmas
The Old World grain shortage is seen as likely to become a Christmas boon for the New World. Analysts suggest tighter supplies in Europe may redirect trade flows and lift prices, benefiting exporters in the Americas as markets brace for festive demand.
Cabinet of Many Kinds Makes Up a World
The remark notes that a cabinet requires diverse men, paralleling the variety needed to shape a world. It reflects on broad human types sharing responsibility in governance and leadership.
Death of Catherine Costerweller at 114 in Westmoreland
The Greensburg Times reports the death of Mrs. Catherine Costerweller of Westmoreland county at the remarkable age of 114 years.
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Greensburg
Catherine Costerweller
Westmoreland County
Misery Loves Company In Ohio And Massachusetts
A wry line suggests Democrats in Ohio and Massachusetts may host a reception for the disappointed to mourn the burial of their hopes. Bill Allen is asked to call the faithful to the event.
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Ohio
Massachusetts
Bill Allen
Tide Turns in Business Circles as Confidence Ebbs
In dull times the number of men entering low positions grows, signaling a deepening downturn. The article expresses hope that a turnaround is near after a lengthy ebb, urging a renewed flow of activity to restore vigor.
Outbreak Against Jews in Persia and Trials Postponed
The Persian outbreak against Jews in Persia ending with Jehuda’s burning at Hamaz a is followed by punishment for killers. The Persian government vows protection for Jewish subjects. Miss Anna Louise Cury triumphs in Moscow after six encores. The Yankee is praised as capable among the best.
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Persia
Jehuda
Hamaza
Anna Louise Cury
Moscow
Sudden Illness of Vice President Wilson Sparks Nationwide Respect
The recent sudden illness of Vice President Wilson shows how highly he is respected by citizens across political views. The prospect of his possible decease drew sadness in many hearts, reflecting character’s lasting influence on the country.
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Wilson
Pinchback and Gold Clash in Louisiana Debate
The passage argues that Pinchback and Gold differ in Louisiana and accuses Pinchback of acting as a tireless demagogue plotting for personal gain ahead of Congress. It laments selfish leaders who, while claiming to aid freedom, pursue their own interests and hinder progress.
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Louisiana
Springfield Republican's political dreams in dreary light
The Springfield Republican criticizes both major parties, noting the Democrats are uncooperative and the Republicans have not followed Samuel, suggesting his political dreams may be bleak and unlikely to advance.
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Springfield
Mass
Samuel
Moody and Sankey Meetings at Brooklyn Rink
Attendance at the Moody and Sankey gatherings in Brooklyn Rink is strong, yet observers feel the crowds are not yielding the hoped for spiritual results. A Chicago preacher recounts Rev. Collyer remarking on a child who declined to dance, saying life’s great end is not dancing, and muses on what such a boy might become.
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Brooklyn
Metropolis
Robert Collyer
Chicago
Mr. Collyer
Pueblo and Its Rapid Growth as a Rail Hub and Market
From Western Correspondent, November 10, 1875. Pueblo on the Arkansas river at its confluence with the Fountain is described as a central commercial city and rail depot for southern Colorado and New Mexico. Denver and Rio Grande and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railways networked from Pueblo, which serves vast stock-raising lands, rich mineral resources, and extensive farming. The region hosts iron ore, coal, limestone, marble, fire clay, and petroleum, with significant silver and gold mines nearby. The Arkansas river provides strong water power for mills and industry, and Pueblo’s climate, air, scenery, and water supply are praised as healthful and conducive to outdoor life and prosperity.
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Arkansas River
Fountaine
Arkansas Canyon
Rocky Mountains
Pueblo
Colorado
New Mexico
Denver and
Rio Grande
Atchison, Topeka
Santa Fe
Denver
el Paso
Old Mexico
Canyon City
Rocky Mountain
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Atchison, Kansas
Andansas City
West Juas Animas
Arkansas Rivers
Purgatorio
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
South Park
Hardscrabble
Upper Arkansas
Gap Jgan
New York Notes on Politics Culture and Theatre 1875
From our Special Correspondent in New York on November 16 1875. A wide view of local politics public life and press satire follows. The piece highlights Tammany politics elections civic activity and the national scene including Grant Shepherd and Mullett. It surveys publishing ventures Moody and Sankey revival work and major concerts.
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the Phoenix
Tev
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Shepherd
Exarchitect
Mullett
Washington
Wilson
Gazelle
Family Journal Co
Family Journal Weekly
Maine
California
America
Edwin Booth
Fifth Avenue Theatre
J. Florence
Park Theatre
Wachtel
Academy of Music
Thomas
Hans von Bulow
Moody and Sankey
Brooklyn
Local entertainments headline week with concerts and fairs
The town hosted a Boston Stereopticon travel show to a good audience despite bad weather. Thanksgiving church services with a charity collection followed by distribution. A Town Hall fair by South Chastain Church netted strong patronage for Sabbath school support. Union Quartette and Mrs. Grover performed in Town Hall. BR> Bristol market opening featured a big display, chowder, and fireworks. Mr. George T. French began law offices in Mount Hope, amid praise from Hon. John Turner. A Bogton Store ad invites readers to shop for dry goods at low prices.
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South Chastain Church
Manchester
Rhode Island
John Rawson
Bristol Cornet Band
George T. French
Supreme Court
Mount Hope
Hope and
Wardwell Streets
G. P. Barnes
French
Brown University
James Tillinghast
Providence
John Turner
Tillinghast
F. Is
Calisthenic March for School and Home Use
Prof H P Pierce of New Bedford sends a music piece titled Calisthenic March with illustrated title page. Adapted for calisthenics in schools or at home piano. For sale at Hope street stores of George W Easterbrooks and D A Pierce.
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H. P. Pierce
New Bedford
Hope Street
George W. Easterbrooks
D. A. Pierce
Y M C A Plans One Sunday Collection Again
The YMCA announces it will again take a single collection during Sunday evening services to support its current expenses. Churches were informed last Sunday that the collection would occur tomorrow and urged to give generously to aid the institution’s work.
Supreme Court adjourns after long September term
The adjourned Supreme Court session of the September term met Monday eight inst and continued to Saturday morning. The last case tried before the petit jury was Nathan Warren versus Worth A Greene in trover. Verdict given at 75 dollars for the plaintiff. Court adjourned to January 27, 1876, for petitions related to Commercial Bank removals.
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Supreme Court
Nathan Warren
Worth A. Greene
Trover
Population figures for Bristol and state census data
An abstract from the state census shows Bristol in June with 5,829 residents, 2,747 men and 3,082 women, plus 83 colored men and 107 colored women. It lists 4,448 born in the United States and 1,386 born abroad, 957 dwellings, 938 wood and 16 brick houses, 11 stone structures, 19 empty dwellings, and 1,305 families. State census 1863 records total 4,649 with 2,132 men and 2,517 women, 60 colored men and 85 colored women, 3,869 born in the United States and 780 abroad, 846 dwellings (826 wood, 11 brick, 49 stone), 24 empty, and 1,054 families. The data indicate population growth since 1865, despite annexation by Warren, with a net increase of 526 since the 1870 U.S. census.
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Warren
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