Fire destroys steamer City of New London near Norwich
A Norwich dispatch reports the steamer City of New London caught fire on the Thames River five miles below Norwich. Passengers and crew leaped into the icy water as flames engulfed the forward sections. several, including engineer Mathew Baker and steward Harry Duggan, are missing. Rescue efforts saved many, with some taken to nearby farmhouses for care.
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City OF
New London
Norwich
Conn
City of New London
Brown
New York
Thames
Pequetannock Cove
C. B. Rogers
Wm. T. Norton
Harrison Aldrich
Mathew Baker
Harry Duggan
General Sheridan Faces Harsh Public Criticism by Mr Cynic
A Louisville column defends General Sheridan against Mr Cynic who attacks the Chicago recovery effort. It argues Sheridan’s work saved lives and property during Chicago’s crisis, while Cynic’s attacks reflect the detractors who bore the burdens of the crisis. The piece predicts Sheridan’s enduring reputation and dismisses Cynic as fading.
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Cynic
Sheridan
Chicago
Mr. Cynic
Grand Duke Alexis Creates Grand New York Reception
The Grand Duke Alexis of Russia arrived in New York Sunday morning and received a grand reception on Tuesday. He departed New York Wednesday to continue to Washington.
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Tyr Alexis
Grand Duke of
Russia
New York
Washington
General Walker to Assume Duties as Indian Affairs Commissioner
Gen Walker the new Commissioner of Indian Affairs will enter upon his duties Monday signaling a change in policy direction and administration of tribal relations and federal programs.
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E. Gen. Walker
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Judge James Eppinger of Pike County Dies at 81
Obituary notes Judge James Eppinger died October 1 at his Pike County residence in Georgia. He served as Inferior Court judge for over 25 years, was a veteran of 1812, and among Savannah natives later long resident in Pike County. Survived by wife Jane Throop and former wife Julia Throop, with other family. He was noted for wisdom, charity, and Christian faith.
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Pike County
Georgia
James Eppinger
Savannah
Judge Eppinger
Mr. Eppinger
Julia Throop
William Thoop
Jane Throop
A Financial Paradox
Remarks on the Chicago fire note a remarkable fact that disproves prudence in disasters. Firms with all capital in their own business and cash sales suffer the heaviest losses. Those with outside investments and credit sales collect debts and recover assets elsewhere.
Body found in Tiverton identified as escaped lunatic
The deceased in Meadow Woods Tiverton is Benjamin Trish an asylum escapee from Portsmouth around March 10. He had been missing since the escape and is believed to have frozen to death after wandering to the area in thin clothing.
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Meadow Woods
Tiverton
Benjamin Trish
Portsmouth
Lawrence Suicide Stuns Springfield Family
Jostan reports Lawrence an elderly Springfield resident aged 52 died by self inflicted gunshot to the right temple on Saturday. He was known for substantial real estate holdings and no known pecuniary distress. He left a widow.
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Jostan
Lawrence
Springfield
Penury in pension act for War of 1812 veterans
The Act for the Relief of Veterans of the War of 1812 requires veterans on receiving pensions to support the Constitution and the widows of officers and soldiers. This condition makes it hard on veterans as eight dollars a month is inadequate to support even one widow after the veteran’s own needs are met.
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ACT For the
United States
New York Welcomes a Russian Prince and His English
A vivid portrait praises Alexis, a young Russian prince and son of a noble line, who survived illness with palace care. The speaker admires his English ability and hopes for a welcoming ode from Walt Whitman, noting his youth at twenty-one and the trials he endures in daily life.
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Nicholas
Nick
New York
Palace
Alexis
Walt. Whitman
How the Mighty Faller The Boss Tweed’s Decline in Opinion
A critical reflection on public esteem shifting away from Hon. W. M. Tweed once revered in power. The piece contrasts Rascal’s apparent respect and wealth with John Honest’s modest integrity, arguing that success fuels admiration more than principle. It questions whether Tweed’s earlier thefts from the City Treasury justify his current notoriety.
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Hon. W. M. Tweed
Zebediah Rascal
John Honest
Rascal
Mrs Victoria Woodhull Lecture Sparks Clash at Steinway Hall
Mrs Victoria Woodhull spoke on social freedom at Steinway Hall in New York with Theodore Tilton moderating. A box attendee, Mrs Brooker, challenged her free love views, leading to a stage confrontation and police removal amid boos and cheers. The post lecture speech attacked Mrs Woodhull’s sister from the Claflin family.
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Victoria C. Woodhull
Steinway Hall
New York
Theodore Tilton
Mrs. Woodhull
Brooker
Pocket Wisdom from a Local Column of Mirth and Mirthful Advice
A collection of short maxims and witticisms on life work home and family. It touches on winter housing schemes Wood Street Hot Springs and quaint notes about breeding and seed saving. It playfully weighs thrift labor and humor with quips about youth effort and practical sense.
Public Schools Set to Open Next Monday
The winter term of the town's public schools begins next Monday, signaling the start of classes and the new academic schedule for students and staff.
Elder A B Warner Preaches in Providence Advent Chapel
Elder A B Warner of Providence preached at the Advent Chapel last Sunday with daytime and evening services.
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A.B. Warner
Providence
Advent Chapel
Debate on Courage at Metacom Club Deliberation
A light Wednesday snowfall gave way to quick melt as the Metacom Debating Club plans a Tuesday evening session. The topic asks which is preferable moral or physical courage with participants preparing arguments.
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Metacom Debating Club
Attie C Sparrow Sails for Havana From Wellfleet
The schooner Attie C Sparrow under Captain Grinnell left Wellfleet on Saturday with a cargo of produce bound for Havana. George Peabody Russell departed for New York en route to Europe to reside abroad for about a year. The sloop Prudence, swamped near Warwick in the gale of the 15th, owned by Charles F Herreshoff, was valued at 1200 dollars and carried six hundred bushels of carrots which were lost with its cargo to A T & T J Usher.
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Grinnell
Wellfleet
Havana
George Peabody Russell
New York
Europe
Prudence
Warwick
Charles F. Herreshoff
Messrs
A. T
T. J. Usher
Boston
United States
Sweet
Dutch Island Harbor
Henry Verney
Charles S. Beverly
Oliver Norton
Paul Florence
Charles Cotter
Lewis Cooper
John Kelly
William Mathews
John Johnson
George Phillips
James Brown
John Carpenter
Johan Fausberg
Captain Sweet
Bristol
Town Council Acts on Sabbath Violation Notices
The council met in the Council Chamber and instructed the Sunday Constable to notify meat shops grocery stores fish markets drug stores barbers and other shops open on Sundays that such violations will not be allowed and to prosecute all breaches of the Sunday Law.
Improvements At The First National Bank Rooms
The bank describes upgrades including a vault entrance visible from the sidewalk to night police, a relocated Cashier's desk at the south front, and freshly painted and wallpapered offices. The Directors' meeting room is expanded and all areas are described as neat and pleasant.
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First National Bank
Prayer Meetings Held by YMCA Across City
Interesting religious gatherings under the YMCA auspices occurred Saturday, Sunday, and Monday evenings. A prayer meeting met at Steamer No. 1 engine house Saturday. Similar sessions were held at 9 pm in the YMCA rooms on Saturday, and at 9 am Sunday. Sunday and Monday evenings also saw Steamer No. 1 house meetings. A promise and praise meeting followed at the First Baptist Church after Sunday’s engine house gathering, with Mr. Thomas Crocker of Westerly presiding at all events.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Steamer No. 1
First Baptist Church
Thomas Crocker
Westerly
Col Charles Sherry Jr. Dies in Norwalk After Illustrious Career
Col Charles Sherry Jr. died at his father’s Norwalk home on Sunday. A prominent businessman and generous benefactor, he supported the Young Men’s Christian Association, the Female Charitable Society, and The Home with timely gifts and leadership. He will be remembered for public spirit, tireless ambition, and valued friendships.
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Charles Sherry, Jr
Norwalk
Conn
Sherry
Young Men’s Christian Association
Tribute to Charles Sherry Jr memory by Young Men's Christian Association
A 1871 tribute recalls Charles Sherry Jr as early leader and long time president of the Y M C A chapter. It praises his energy in building funds and library plans, notes his departure and return to reward, and urges emulation of his devoted service for the association and community.
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Charles Sherry, Jr
Young Men's _Christian Association
Soth
Atlantic Monthly
John Fiske
Henry W. Longfellow
Kate Beaumont
J. W DeForest
Hen James, Jr
Clarence King
Brett
W. D. Howells
Chicago
John G. Whittier
General Butler
Massachusetts
Warrington
James T. Fields
Bob
Bret Harte
Atlantic Promise
James R. Osgood & Co., Publishers
Boston
Old Log Books of Privateers from the War of 1812
Extracts from the log books of the private armed schooner Blockade and the brig antine Yankee describe voyages from a New England port in November 1812. Entries recount Newport and Providence sailings, losses of a jolly boat, and an encounter with a suspicious armed boat believed tied to the New Liverpool, with crew ordered to quarters awaiting possible engagement.
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Blockade
James DeWolf
John Smith
Manly Sweet
Newport
Newport Light
Providence
Holmes’ Hole
Liverpool
Chatham
Cape Cod
Death of a Former Citizen Captain Isaac Blye
Death announced in New Bedford on the 16th inst. of Captain Isaac Blye aged 81. A cooper and ship master he supplied ships with casks from New Bedford and nearby ports and also sailed in whaling. He lost vision after an eye operation and later received a pension for service as gunner on the USS Essex during the 1814 engagement off the Chilean coast. He was a member of South Christian Church and supported Christian faith.
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New Bedford
Isaac Blye
Captain Blye
Blue
Essex
Porter
Commodore Farragut
Captain B
South Christian Church
Rooms oF THE Y. M. C. ASSOCIATION Bristol RI
The Bristol Young Men s Christian Association thanks the ladies for an entertainment they provided for the recent Convention. The gathering expresses gratitude for past kindness and pledges continued efforts to benefit the community through the organization.
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Y. M. C. Association
Bristol
R. I
Bristol Young Men's Christian Association
Walker's Vinegar Bitters Promises Four Benefits
A Victorian-era health ad claims habitual alcohol use yields four evils: excess food, poor digestion, dyspepsia, and medical bills. It touts Dr Walker's Vegetable Vinegar Bitters as teetotal restorative that creates a healthful appetite, aids digestion, regulates liver and bowels, and purifies blood to confer four benefits.
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Walker
Death of Benjamin Doty Found in Home at Corner Hope and New Pleasant
Benjamin Doty aged sixty four was found dead yesterday morning in his bedroom, a wound near one eye bloodied. He lived alone on Hope and New Pleasant streets. Coroner Munro was notified and an inquest was underway at press time.
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Benjamin Doty
Hope
New Pleasant Streets
Munro
Mr. Doty
Inventor of Cream Yeast Baking Powder Honored
The creator of J Munro Taylors Cream Yeast Baking Powder is celebrated for crafting a product claimed to ease digestive distress, with many dyspeptic users testifying to its benefits.
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J. Munro Taylors
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Bradford Street
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New Orleans
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