Beauregard Hails Bay State News With Tea Party Echoes
General Beauregard expresses happiness over news from the Bay State and reflects on Bunker Hill and the tea party. Political reform remains an ideal, with no clear path to becoming a fact in current life. Vermont faces a railroad war as the Central Vermont Railway stirs lively times in Montpelier and uncertainty looms over outcomes.
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Beauregard
Bay State
Bunker Hill
People’s Reform Party
Vermont
Central Vermont Railway
Montpelier
Diptheria Rise Linked to Filth and Bad Air in New York
The report states the recent uptick in diphtheria in New York is due to filth and bad air in several metropolitan districts where the disease has been prevalent.
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New York
Stanley reborn as abolitionist storming Africa
The passage casts Livingstone as an abolitionist-like figure who would carry the fight against bondage into Africa, arguing that if Stanley pursues emancipation the existing system of slavery faces collapse.
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Livingstone
Stanley
Africa
Mind Under Pressure Caution Warns Harvard Student Death
A report notes the death by own action of a Harvard College student in Massachusetts caused by insanity from over study. It argues the mind cannot endure excessive pressure and urges caution in pursuing knowledge to avoid personal wreck.
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Harvard College Mass
Guizot Will Confession Highlights Christian Faith
The will of M. Guizot includes a confession of faith. The final line expresses trust in being a Christian and belief that in the afterlife the true human origin and vanity of most earthly theological dissensions will be fully discerned.
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Ts M. Guizot
Sudden Bank Cashier's Defection Shocks The Hub
The Hub reports the sudden departure of Bank Cashier Hl A Roberts who is a defaulter for 30000 dollars. The piece notes bankers in distress and laments the loss of a good name over a few dollars, implying a local financial scandal with regretful tone.
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Hl. A. Roberts
Boston Pilot Editor Accused of Secret Service
Mr John Boyle O Reilly of the Boston Pilot is charged with secret service for the British government due to commentary on political acts of his race. The charge is false and he resented it, then defended himself with a thrashing of the accuser, seen as a valiant knight of the quill.
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John Boyle O'Reilly
Boston Pilot
Regent Park Theological Training Sparks Baptist Reactions
Stir among English Baptists over Regent Park college results. One student became a Unitarian pastor, another joined a Unitarian college, a third entered business, a fourth was asked not to return, and a fifth was urged to modify his views.
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Regent Park
Hurricane Hits Jamaica Island November First
A hurricane visited Jamaica around November 1 causing widespread damage. It struck St Thomas East Kingston St Davids Stains Clarendon Manchester Portland and Trelawney. Lanes blown down rivers rose six feet. crops damaged. landslides blocked roads and bridges bent. cattle swept to sea.
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Jamaica
St. Thomas
East Kingston
St. Davids
Stains
Clarendon
Manchester
Portland
Trelawney
Trelauney
Titanus
What 2 kind sensible man our Benjamin is
The passage asserts Benjamin will not seek further political office, denying Senate ambitions and noting his focus on business. It claims he remains alert to future duties, preserving his pious patriotism tied to Buck and Breck. It reads as a cautious, favorable portrayal of a public figure temperament.
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Benjamin
Massachusetts
Ben
Buck and
Breck
Burglary School Theory Baffles San Jose Town
A sensational tale claims San Jose hosts a school for young burglars where pupils rehearse breaking into houses but do not take any loot during studies. Thirteen homes were entered with drills and harmless explosions, yet no item was stolen or opened. The piece jokes the burglars learn like law students in a mock course.
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San Jose
Cal
San Jositos
Fall River Railroad Company Contracts Iron for North Route
The New Bedford de Mercury reports the Fall River Railroad Company has contracted iron for their north route, to be delivered by May 1.
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New Bedford de Mercury
Fall River Railroad Company
North Route
Mrs Rebecca S Tripp Dies in Tiverton Eight Days After Marriage
Mrs Rebecca S wife of Charles A Tripp died in Tiverton on Friday at age 18 almost 19 eight days after her wedding. She was the daughter of Job and Rhoda Gray.
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Rebecca S
Charles A. Tripp
Job and
Rhoda Gray
Tiverton
Benjamin Drowne
Cole
Warren
Walter J . Cole
Alvan
Lydia B. Coe
Anthony
Providence
Samuel G. Anthony
Darling
Pawtucket
Abbie A. Darling
Edwin Darling
Cunningham
Rich ore discoveries spark Maine? Newburyport mining boom
Late lead discoveries in Newburyport Massachusetts stir excitement with land and mining speculation. Rich ore is found. a vein three to six feet thick has been opened with unknown length.
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Newburyport
Mass
Peanut Crop Safe Amid Nation’s Upheavals
The New Orleans Times notes that after widespread political and social upheavals, relief comes with the reassurance that the country’s peanut crop is safe. The report emphasizes stability in agricultural output despite broader turmoil.
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New Orleans Times
Faith over physicians ends in tragedy in Stoneham
In Stoneham Massachusetts a married couple believed sickness death were divine will. The wife fell ill and was anointed and prayed for while physicians offered care. She trusted miraculous intervention but died due to lack of proper treatment.
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Stoneham
Mass
Winter term to begin next Monday for public schools
Local educators announce the winter term of the public schools will commence next Monday morning. The notice confirms start date and school district timing for families.
Thanksgiving service and court sessions announced
The Baptist Church will hold a Sunday school praise meeting at eleven in the morning. The Justice Court will convene Monday at nine in the morning with several liquor cases under the new prohibitory law scheduled for trial.
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Baptist Church
Justice Court
Reverend Jones Begins Sixth Year at First Baptist Church
Rev. H. M. Jones begins his sixth year as pastor at the First Baptist Church tomorrow. In the afternoon he will deliver a sermon to mark the occasion.
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H. M. Jones
First Baptist Church
Excursion Train To Providence On Thanksgiving Evening
An excursion train will run to Providence next Thursday evening on Thanksgiving to give attendees access to various amusements in the city. The trip offers a chance for residents to visit Providence and enjoy city events.
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Providence
Boots and Shoes Sale Boosted by James Anderson
James Anderson increases stock this week at the State street store the Golden Boot. Prices are down with full particulars to appear in next week's paper.
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James Anderson
State Street
Turnbulls of Westminster Street Offer Entire Stock
Providence merchant firm George Turnbull and Co announces a change in business and offers their entire stock at a very low figure. An advertisement in another column directs attention to the sale.
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Messrs
George Turnbull & Co
Westminster Street
Providency
Sermon for Bristol Female Charitable Society
The annual sermon before the Bristol Female Charitable Society will be preached tomorrow evening at the Congregational Church by Rev. J P Lane. Service begins at 7 o clock and a collection will aid the society funds.
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Bristol Female Charitable Society
Congregational Church
J. P. Lane
Postmaster Appointment Notified for John B Pearce
John B Pearce Esq received official notice of his postmaster appointment in town on Wednesday. Many friends called that evening to offer congratulations, and the decision appears to give general satisfaction among citizens.
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John B. Pearce
Sausage Claims Spark Rush Near Fort Rounds
A purported hearsay claim about Capt. George Munro selling premier sausage meat near Fort Rounds on Hope Street prompts instructions to shoppers. Informed buyers should use the west sidewalk going in and the east side returning to prevent crowding and confusion.
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George Munro
Fort Rounds
Hope Street
Public Installation of Realtura Lodge Officers at Town Hall
Realtura Lodge No. 32 of Good Templars publicly installed officers at a Town Hall meeting on Thursday evening. Rev. J. P. Lane opened with prayer. Addresses were delivered by George Bowen Jr of Syracuse New York and others. A Providence quartet provided singing as members filled the hall in new regalia.
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Realtura Lodge No. 32
Good Templars
Town Hall
J. P. Lane
George Bowen, Jr
Syracuse
N. Y
Providence
High School Entrertainments Earn Broad Acclaim
This week in Byfield Hall the High School presented two fine entertainments. Wednesday featured duetts, choruses, pantomime, tableaux, and the play Trying it On with rings and dumbbells. Thursday offered tableaux, duetts, choruses, Who Speaks First, ring and dumbbell exercises. The hall was well filled, performances were strong, singing excellent, and audiences pleased. Congratulations to the managers on their grand success.
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Byfield Hall
Barrington Centre Names New Postmaster
Gr Captain Leonard W Horton formerly of this town has been appointed postmaster at Barrington Centre indicating a military to civil service posting.
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Leonard W.horton
Barrington Centre
Ministers Exchange Pulpits in Providence Church
Rev. Kinsley Twining of Providence occupied the pulpit in the Congregational Church on Sunday, in exchange with Pastor Rev. J. P. Lane.
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Kinsley Twining
Providence
Congregational Church
J. P. Lane
Gold headed cane presented at St Mary's Fair
The shoe room employees of the National Rubber Co presented Mr S Whittemore with a gold headed cane last Saturday evening. Whittemore had been a contestant for the cane at St Mary's Fair the night before, but J B Pearce won. The presentation address was by Benjamin L West. The recipient was surprised and thanked the givers warmly.
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National Rubber Co
S. Whittemore
St. Mary’s Fair
J. B. Pearce
Benjamin L. West
Cow owner sues Thurber Meiggs over failed animal case
The owner sues Thurber the society agent and Meiggs the town pound keeper to recover damages for a cow ordered killed after days of helpless condition. The writ served on Meiggs was returnable at the December term of the Providence County Court of Common Pleas.
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Thurber
Meiggs
Fair at Light Infantry Armory Benefits St Marys Church
The Fair at the Light In fantry armory benefiting St Marys Church ran from Wednesday evening November 4 to Monday evening. The gold headed cane went to Sheriff J B Pearce with 1108 votes to 945 for Whittemore from 2053 total at ten cents each. The silver service went to Hon I F Williams from 1132 votes with 874 for Williams, 118 for Newton, 140 for Connery. Attendance every evening was strong and the event proved very successful.
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Light Infantry
St. Mary’s
J. B. Pearce
Pearce
Whittemore
I. F. Williams
Mr. Williams
Mr. Newton
Connery
Silver Sect
Bristol Train of Artillery Parade with Providence Band
The Bristol Train of Artillery led by Col C A Greene and accompanied by the American Band of Providence paraded through Bristol streets on Tuesday afternoon. The line halted at Fort Rounds for a grand salute and dress parade, followed by a social at the Armory with Brown Reeves Band.
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Bristol
Providence
D. W. Reeves
C. A. Greene
A. N. Pierce
S. Taylor
T. S. Usher
L. B. Bosworth
J. Coggeshall
H. Card
Armory
State
Wood Street
Franklin
Hope
Theater
Walley
High
Church
Thames
Bradford
State Street
James Lawless
Lawless
Fort Rounds
Bradford Streets
B.T. A
Brown ’& Reeves
Providence Journal
Kflrrary
Bristol Train of Artillery
Armory Hall
Savings Bank Steps Remembered in Fateful City Queue
A narrator recounts waiting in the long line at a Providence Savings Bank for a check cashing, describing crowded steps, vivid strangers, and a shared moment with Elizabeth as they secure funds. The tale blends humor, romance, and a vow to meet again on church steps.
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Gid
No. 429
Johnson
Hank
Batwiegn
Liz
Jem
Johnson Farmer
Angels of Mercy
Elizabeth
Jean Ingelsw
Fury
Mr. B
Savings Bank
Poem on a widow’s enduring tribute and inward truth
A reflective verse recalls a lady’s quiet dignity and steadfast emotion. The speaker vows to avoid fiction and keep to honest feeling, praising her gentle, modest ways and the lasting place she has in the heart despite life’s cares.
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Carrie F. Burnham
Alexander Alexander
Harry H. Bogert
George E. Benard
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William Henderson
Eber Hill
Arthur Kupher
Kate Bannan
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Lena Warren
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Mary Head
Martie Devol
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Jimnie Keating
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Richards
Odd Fellows Building
Bradford Street
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Hope and
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Phoenix Marine Journal
Port of Bristol, T. I
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Gannon
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Billings
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Petty
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Turk Island
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