Thanksgiving Proclamation by Rhode Island Governor 1893
By His Excellency D Russell Brown Governor of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations I appoint Thursday Nov 30 1893 as a day of thanksgiving and praise The message urges gratitude for prosperity while acknowledging adversity and calls for sharing blessings with the needy Signed D Russell Brown and Secretary George H Utter Providence.
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D. Russell Brown
Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
United States
Providence
Geo. H. Utter
President Cleveland and Hawaii Monarchy Crisis Debate
The piece argues that the Hawaii monarchy was overthrown with mixed U S involvement and that President Cleveland cannot legally restore the monarchy. It notes opposition across parties and cites legal authorities. It also mentions a New York steeplechase accident and praises sport as a test of grit and endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paanim Congratulates Manchester as Senate Nominee
The Paanim extends its congratulation to Mr. J. Howard Manchester, Democratic nominee for the State Senate. It says Bristol should be represented by a Republican and expects Mr. Chandler H. Coggeshall to win in Sen Wilbour's seat after an honest campaign. Election day is the 28th inst.
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Paanim
J. Howard Manchester
Senate
Paanm
Bristol
Paani
Chandler H. Coggeshall
Wilbours
Calamity at Santander and Political Proclamations
A ship explosion in Santander Spain killed and injured many as a hidden dynamite package caused the disaster amid crowded wharves. Governors Waite and Pennoyer criticized silver policy in Thanksgiving proclamations. Boston trustees plan an industrial school with the Benjamin Franklin fund, urging prudent use of funds.
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Santander
Spain
Waite
Colorado
Pennoyer
Oregon
Jaryman
Jarymen
Benjamin Franklin Fond
Boston
Phila
Providence City Politics and National Controversies
The report notes Florida's stance on the Corbet-Mitchell prize fight scandal and Louisiana's boredom with pugilists. It cites Ohio’s McKinley winning votes, urging expansion to a three fifths majority and near unanimity. Providence considers buying Smith’s Hill for a new State House with a $200,000 aldermanic vote.
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Florida
Louisiana
William McKinley
Ohio
Providence
Smith's Hill
Board of Aldermen
Columbia the flyer designer Bob Nixon shines
The cruiser Columbia earns praise as a flyer with clear performance. Designer Bob Nixon, an Annapolis graduate, stands out for his craftsmanship and career start.
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Columbia
Bob Nixon
Annapolis
Honeymooners to Play at Providence Opera House Next Week
Providence Opera House will host the Pauline Hi Opera Company for a Thanksgiving matinee presenting The Honeymooners a whimsical comic opera by William Furst with libretto by O M McLellan. Noted cast includes Miss Hall Richard Golden Caroline Hamilton and the show comes with high salary expectations. Seats are urged to be secured in advance.
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Providence Opera House
Pauline Hi Opera Company
Providence
William Furst
Isle of Champagne
O. M
McLellan
Town Topics
Comediary
Caroline Hamilton
Bostonians
Boston
Fashions for All Highlight Winter Attire and Colors
Magenta dominates this season with long overcoats for men and velvet trimmed finishes. Ladies wear beaver hair accessories with blue satin rosettes and black feathers while children sport capes and yokes. Distinct colors replace neutrals and embroidered trim shifts toward velvet and lace.
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Best & Co
New York
Revival Services West Week At ACS Church
Revival services at ACS Church West Week begin Sunday afternoon at 7 30 o clock with extended hours through the coming week. Free seats attract all to attend the planned program of worship and outreach.
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narGar
Sanday
Local Affairs and Town Notices Highlight Seasonal Events
The Bristol town council reviewed the voting list and voters prepare for Tuesday election. A Rainbow Tea and church society gatherings were held in Bristol with nearby towns joining in unions. New Year events include a ball and a Lafayette Guards fair, while the State Board contemplates a burial lot for Soldiers' Home interments. A steam yacht Embia arrived, to be laid up for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joahua Wilbonr
Young People’s Society of the
First Baptist Church
Providence
Warren
Bristol
Broadway Baptist Church
D. Moxley
Charles Salateen
Frederick A.tallman
Walter 8. Dixon
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co
Lafayette Guards Fair
Newport
State Board of
Bret
Embia
Capt. Torrey
F. Seabury
Nyack
N. Y
J. H. Honan
National India Rubber Company
Epworth League lecture opens season to large audience
An enthusiastic crowd attended Mrs Keefer’s first Epworth League lecture in the Town Hall on Friday Nov 16. The series aims to build support for the young people’s society and community attendance. Reverend S D Moxley delivered a strong sermon on Lessons from the World’s Fair at the M E Church last Sunday afternoon with a large attentive audience. The fourth sermon in the popular discourse series is announced for tomorrow at the late Street M E Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Keefer
M. E. Oburoh
D. Moxiey
Regi Predit
M. E
Probate Court Session Grants Estate Petitions
The Court of Probate held a semi monthly session in the Council Chamber before Judge William D Spooner. Accounts for Mesakish W Obursh as administrator of Simon D W Liscomb were examined, allowed and recorded. The will of Harriet Simmons was considered for approval and Charles S Cummings appointed executor. Petitions for Bowen estate and Watrdwell estate were granted. Widow of John B Pearse received a support allowance. Administrator for William B Taylor must render final account by September 25, 1898.
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Court of Probate
Council Chamber
William 4. Spooner
Mesakish W. Obursh
Simon D.W. Liscomb
Harriet Simmons
Charles 5
Cummings
Wen
Freak L. Bowen
William J. Bowen
Ip Duba Pieiaioaion
James D. Watrdwell
John B. Pearse
William B. Taylor
Time schedule of the Ns Ky. a. B.
Fragmentary OCR lists a time schedule for Ns Ky. a. B. with unclear entries. Readable items reference stops or routes and partial times amid damaged lines. The text hints at a local or regional railway or bus timetable segment but lacks complete details.
Train schedule notice for Shore Ling line service change
A garbled notice indicates the Shore Ling train will depart from Boston or New Fork at 2 p m with changes to on and off times. It mentions a six hour running window and week day operation, referencing car service and specific routes.
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Boston
New Fork
Shore Line Midnight Train Consolidation Plan
The Shore Line sections of the Boston to New York midnight train will be merged and depart from both ends at midnight as before. The Boston 8.25 p m service will run to Mansfield and end there. The Mansfield to Providence segment will be discontinued. The Fall River Providence services at 12.25 p m and 4.20 p m will be cut. Providence to Boston 8 a m will depart at 8 30 a m.
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Shore Line
Boston
New York
Mansfield
Providence
Fall River
Remembering the Pramix and a vanished village press
A reminiscence of the Pramix founder Hon W H Bayley and a town paper that shaped readers in Bristol and Warren. The author recalls weekly editions, stagecoach timetables, the King Philip steamer, ship news, and the social reach of a local press that linked villages to distant seas.
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Pramix
Hon. W. H. 8
Bayley
Bristol
Providence
Providence Journal
PuHanix
Congress News
Warren
Providence Jour
Pianix
John Chadwick
Nathan Warren
Headache Relief Tactics From Early 20th Century Advice
The article cites Harper's Bazaar on headache causes such as eye strain and astigmatism, plus remedies including light care, rest, fresh air, and sleep. It suggests hot compresses for rheumatic pains, medical oversight for persistent cases, and simple daily exercises to improve circulation and reduce recurrence.
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Harper's Bazar
Burn treatment guidance from Hall's Journal of Health
Advice for treating clothing related burns urges removing clothing quickly and cooling the burn with tepid water. Do not rub the skin. cover the area with sodawater soaked cloths and avoid carron oil dressings per Hall's Journal of Health.
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Hall
Journal of Health
Keen on ball entry exit marks from gunfire
Professor Keen explains that a ball shows grease and powder on entry, leaving a dirty black mark on the skin where struck, whereas exit is clean and leaves no mark. This method helps determine the direction of a gunshot.
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Professor Keen
The Wise Men of Gotham Folly Through History
The article recounts the Gotham village tale where villagers hindered a king by drowning an eel, rolling cheeses to Nottingham, and hedging a cuckoo to force perpetual spring. It notes the misperception of wisdom in folly and King John’s disdain.
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Seamn & Bowl
Gotham
England
John
Nottingham
Teddy Discovers Bat Is In His Room
Teddy calls for his mother as a bat is spotted in his room. The mother scopes the scene in a rush and jokes the bat is actually Teddy’s baseball bat hidden in the corner.
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Teddy
Mamma
Mother
Thanksgiving Turkey Raising and Fattening Tips
Advice on pushing turkeys for Thanksgiving, focusing on bronzes as prize birds. Emphasizes blood quality, feeding with cornmeal and oatmeal scalded in milk, cooked grains, boiled roots, and dairy drinks. Recommends mid to late October start, selling extra birds to urban families, and rearing at farm for home use.
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New York
Are There Too Many Trotters in the Country
Breeder notes the abundance of trotters and the economic strain of racing, with many horses capable of 2:20 or faster yet purses too small to cover costs. He argues that market prices must fall to reflect slower speeds and high upkeep, urging timely sales to avoid losses.
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LaPorte
Ind
Jalisco
Sandpaper Leaves From Dillenia Tree Highlighted
The Engineer reports that in Dutch Gui ana the leaves of the dillenia scabrella tree are so rough they can serve as sandpaper, noting a natural abrasive use from a plant source.
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Dutch Guiana
Trilby serialization to start in Harper's January issue
George Du Maurier's second novel Trilby with numerous illustrations will begin in Harper's Magazine in January. It is touted as a worthy successor to Peter Ibbetson, praised by all. Hood's Sarsaparilla is recommended for rheumatism, urging sufferers to try the remedy.
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George du Maurier
Trilby
Harper’s Magazine
Mr. du Maurier
Peter Ibbetson
Rhode Island Inventors Receive Patent Grants on Nov 21 1893
A Rhode Island cohort receives issued patents listed by Franklin H. Honage solicitor. Noted names include Emile Maertens of Providence and F W Geings of Bursh Westerly. The items cover vehicle springs and processes and apparatuses for treating textile fibres.
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Rhode Island
Franklin H. Honage
Alrech
F. W
Washington
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