The President and the Panic Analysis of leadership in crisis
The piece defends President Grant as a steady, lawful guide during financial panic. It argues that fear and greed threaten the treasury and warns against loading wealth onto speculators. It praises Grant and condemns Wall Street pressure in recent attacks on Secretary Richardson. It notes broader crises, including notices about Sir Edward Landseer, the Modocs, and Memphis yellow fever deaths.
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United States
Wall Street
New York
Richardson
Gotham
Boutwell
Grant
Treasury Department
Ulysses S. Grant
Boards of Exchange
Conversion of Street Children Elevates View of School
A speaker argues that listening to street children’s conversion shows the value of education, making the schoolroom earn lasting respect for anyone who previously treated it with indifference.
Moral contrasts in politics and faith reveal selfish motives
The passage critiques opportunistic partisans in politics and religion who hide behind affiliations to advance self interest. It argues such deceit harms communal trust, calling for frankness and authenticity over masked opposition. It likens selfish individuals to unseen shooters harming faithful citizens.
Third Stokes Murder Trial Set for New York Start
The third trial of Stokes for Fisk’s murder will begin in New York next Monday. Sir Samuel Baker and wife, famed African explorers, sailed from Alexander Egypt for England on the 80th September.
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Stokes
Fisk
New York
Sir Samuel Baker
Alexander
Egypt
England
Revival in Westerly Methodist Church Draws Many Toward Truth
The Westerly Methodist Church reports an interesting revival bringing many congregants to a saving knowledge of the truth. Louise Muhlbach, widely read German novelist of semi historical fiction, has died.
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Westerly
Louise Muhlbach
Two Children Killed by Wild Steers Near Jersey City
Two youngsters died near a Jersey City schoolhouse when wild steers being driven to a slaughterhouse gored them to death. Authorities described the incident as a tragic accident with cattle in motion.
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Jersey City
Burglars Rob Brown Cook & Co Jewelry Safe
The Brown Cook and Company jewelry store on Page Street Providence was entered Monday night and the safe robbed of money and valuables totaling 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown, Cook & Co
Page Street
Providence
Death of Congressman Welder D Foster Leaves Fifth Vacancy
The Honorable Welder D Foster member of Congress from Michigan's Fourth District died at his Grand Rapids home on Saturday the 27th alt. creating the fifth vacancy due to death in the current Congress.
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Welder
D. Foster
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Bank Cashier Accused Of Defalcation At Hing ham National Bank
U S Examiner reports a $40000 defalcation discovered Monday in Hing ham Massachusetts National Bank due to cashier’s stock speculation. Examiner confirms bank notes are good despite the loss from speculative trading.
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Hingham
Mass
Action of the Providence Banks
During the current crisis the Providence Banks adopt policy guidelines urging liberal interbank and customer relations. They advise deposits drawn through the clearinghouse, certify checks payable through the clearing, currency payouts for currency deposits, and payment in kind for certified checks.
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Providence Banks
Commodore Vanderbilt’s View on New York Failures
The Commodore expressed a sensible opinion on the New York downturns noting that overleveraging caused the crises. He observes that a few men are usually counted out in a sector crisis, often with ready capital to weather the storm.
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Commodore Vanderbilt
New York
Commodore
Ife
Temple
Death of Rt. Rev. George M. Randall Bishop in Denver
The Telegraph reports the death of the Protestant Episcopal Missionary Bishop of Colorado New Mexico and Wyoming Rt. Rev. George M. Randall in Denver on Sunday morning September 28 after a brief illness of pneumonia. Born in Warren, Massachusetts, he served as rector in Fall River and Boston before becoming bishop in 1865, founding Matthews Hall Denver and supporting church work in mining districts. He leaves a wife, a son and a daughter, and was a prominent Mason. His remains will be brought to Warren for interment.
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Warren
Samuel Randall
James Maxwell
Brown University
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New York Theological Seminary
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Fall River
Rodman Hall
Washington
Oak Street
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Florence Street
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Charles F. Morsa
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Alicante Bombarded by Rebel Iron-Clads
The city of Alicante in Valencia was shelled by two rebel iron-clads on Saturday, causing eight deaths and extensive property damage. Forts responded with heavy fire, forcing the ships to withdraw. the commander aboard one vessel reports serious loss of life.
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Alicante
Valencia
Spain
Banks Should Serve All, Not Favor Speculators
The passage argues banks must earn merchant confidence by aiding legitimate business and not lending to speculative rings, noting that banks are intended for the many and should not be monopolized by a few. It urges equitable access to funds amid recent financial turmoil.
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Europe
Bay State
Massachusetts
State House
San Francisco
Portland
Oregon
Yankee imitation of British goods sparks anti foreign sentiment
The speaker lambasts American holdouts for their dream of aiding Britain by sending resources and kniving into English industry. He accuses Jonathan of courting British gold, undermining English artisans, and promoting American copies of English products to sway trade and culture.
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England
America
Europe
Jonathan
Rhode Island Safe Deposit Vault Described in Detail
The Rhode Island Safe Deposit Company vault beneath the Atlantic Building in Providence is described as exceptionally strong and secure. It features concrete and boiler iron foundations, two-foot brick walls, arched brick flooring, and walls of iron and steel plates with welded joints. Outer and inner doors are six and three inches thick respectively, with three high grade locks and rubber packed grooves. The vault includes 18 inch deep iron safes, each with unique locks and officer-managed keys, and an arrangement for depositor access. The space holds about four thousand safes, with marble floors and guarded passages for vault and depositor desks. The vault measures 7 ft 8 in high, 12 ft 8 in wide, 27 ft 6 in long, weighing 70 tons.
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Addion
Isham’s
Millas, Yates and Pillard
Financial Circle Optimism Grows In Markets
The Journal notes improving sentiment in financial circles and rising activity among commercial operators, signaling growing importance in the sector.
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The
Journal of Friday Morning
Town Tax Settled Before Second Inst
Nearly forty thousand dollars of a forty four thousand dollar town tax was settled before the second instant.
Parish of St Michael’s Church Meeting Notice
E Weare calls attention to the notice of a members meeting for the Parish of St Michael’s Church to be held this afternoon.
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E. Weare
St. Michael’s Church
Y M C A Meetings At Asylum Tomorrow
The Y M C A holds Sunday sessions at the Asylum in the morning at 10:30 and at the rooms in the evening at 6. Members are urged to attend both sessions.
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Te Y. M. C. Association
Town Council and Probate Court Meet Monday at Two
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council and Court of Probate will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday next at two o'clock in the afternoon.
Arrival of Water Pipes for Fire District Augurs Progress
The long awaited water pipes have arrived at the port on Thursday. Delivered by the schooner Dexter under Captain Lord from Elizabethport, the cargo signals a step forward for the fire district’s infrastructure.
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Fire District
Dexter
Lord
Elizabethport
Canonicus
Orswell
Fall River
Schr
Delphi
Allen
A. T
T. J. Usher
Oliver
Morris
Concert in Town Hall Delights Local Audience
A Thursday evening Town Hall concert impressed attendees with high quality performances. A notable delegation traveled from Warren to attend and returned home by special train after the event.
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Town Hall
Warren
To Capt Shubael P Child 95th Birthday Honors
The obituary notice notes Capt Shubael P Child of War ren reached his ninety fifth birthday Monday and was congratulated by many visiting friends for his good health and retained intellectual powers. Wishes of hearty congratulations are extended.
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Shubael P. Child
Warren
New Method Lets Tom Pay Debts With Ease
Tom proclaims a new way to pay old debts as dreadful easy and satisfactory. He states the method satisfies creditors when bills are presented and he can live despite prior financial questions.
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Tom
Lecture by Dr Barrows on Out West for Y M C A
Barrows D D to speak on Out West in Y M C A course aided by a 17 by 12-foot map. He will discuss West expansion resources and settlement with anecdotes from Northern Pacific Railway and Red River Valley travels. He authored Camp and Forest Life and is noted for hunting adventures.
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Barrows
D. D
West
Northern Pacific Railway
Red River Valley
Maine
Adirondacks
New York
Far West
Exchange Sermons at First Baptist Church Sunday
Rev. Dr. H. Malcolm of Newport preached at the First Baptist Church in exchange with Rev. H. M. Jones and spoke to the Y. M. C. Association in the evening.
Rev Manchester Leaves Warren for Lowell Post
The Rev. Mr. Manchester, seven years rector of St. Marks Episcopal Church in Warren, closed his labors there on Sunday and accepted a call from Lowell Massachusetts, where he will begin his duties immediately. He was a faithful laborer and will be missed by his old parishioners.
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Manchester
St. Marks Episcopal Church
Warren
Lowell
Mass
Fire District Meeting Notice Sets Town Hall Venue
Citizens within the Fire District are advised of a special district meeting at Town Hall on Monday evening October 18 at 8 o clock. The notice calls residents to attend the session regarding district affairs.
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Town Hall
Bristol Fire District
Bristol
Peter Gladding
Death of a Well Known Citizen James E French
James E. French, longtime Cashier and President of the Eagle Bank, died at Alum Springs Virginia on September 26 at age 50 after months of ill health. He served as bank cashier from 1846 to 1870 and as President from 1871 until his death and held posts as Treasurer of the Catholic Congregational Society and the Young Men's Christian Association. Funeral services were at his Hope Street residence led by Rev. James P. Lane and he was buried at Juniper Hill Cemetery.
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James E. French
Elkanah French
Alum Springs
Virginia
French
Florida
Robert Rogers
Catholic Congregational Society
Young Men’s Christian Association
Hope Street
James P. Lane
First Congregational Church
Juniper Hill Cemetery
Narragansett Bay Bristol Scene Cited For Litter
A Bristol correspondent laments coal ashes coal dust and slag on Nar ragansett Bay area sidewalks by the coast arguing for concrete or better surface work. The piece recounts a local tale of Ephraim West and a crowd pleasing song about aging and humor.
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Bristol
Maine
Florida
Narragansett Bay
Bay of Naples
Feathers Renovation By Sheldon’s Process Limited Time
Parties seeking feather renovation through Sheldon’s process are urged to call soon as he plans to halt the service for a short period. Sheldon has run a successful business and may resume later.
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Sheldon
Great Bore at Rubber Works Drilling Artesian Well
The Rubber Works labors to sink an artesian well eight inches in diameter. The bore reaches about 100 feet, eighty feet through granite with hardness. drill advances faster now. They also deepen a yard well to about thirty three feet using a steam drill and explosive charges.
Resignation Accepted From Zerrahn Choral Union Director
At a Sept 30 1873 meeting Samuel Pitman resigned as musical director of the Zerrahn Choral Union. A committee drafted resolutions thanking him for free services and zeal, expressing hope he will visit and counsel. Resolutions ordered published in the Bristol Punwarx and a copy sent to Mr Pitman. Committee: Joser B Burcess and F G Morey.
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Zerrahn Choral Union
Samuel Pitman
Pitman
Bristol
Joser B. Burcess
F. G. Morey
General Assembly
Bristol Phanix
Peter Gladding
Waters Concert Parlour Organs Introduce Concerto Stop
A Rural New Yorker notice praises Norace Waters & Son for Waters Concert Parlour Organs highlighting the new patented Concerto Stop. The stop adds a full rich alto tone and is described as powerful yet sweet, adaptable to solo or full organ use.
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Norace Waters & Son
Waters
Waters Reed
New Yorker
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