Reform talk and Chicago fire letters from 1871
The piece critiques reform waves and labor capital tensions while sending letters from Chicago dated Oct 11 1871 recounting the great fire aftermath. It describes the Pacific Hotel Post Office Court House and Sherman House ruins and notes volunteers, new Tremont House, barracks use of churches, ration lines, and recovery steps. mentions Wisconsin tornado deaths and crop losses in Michigan.
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Chicago
Paonix
Wabash Avenue
Pacific Hotel
Court House
Sherman
J.P. R
Calamities Mark 1871 Coal Mines Railways and Fire
The year 1871 is seen as a sequence of disasters including coal mine incidents, railway calamities, steamship mishaps, and destructive fires, described as a grim catalogue of evils unfolding daily before readers.
Royal luxuries burdening public as palace life grows
Observers say royal comforts strain the treasury and provoke discontent as the English royal family resembles Franklin's whistle. Critics warn burdens may become intolerable, with strains evident in palace life and public sentiment.
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England
Franklin
Charity Echoes From Chicago’s Deepening Solicitations
The American public stands as a model of charity in crisis as calls of want are answered promptly. Chicago’s recent terrible experience has moved people to respond with remarkable generosity that will be remembered historically.
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Chicago
Jubilee man Gilmore seeks gems in Old World music
Ke P S Gilmore, known as the Jubilee man, sifts the Old World musical society to find gems. He plans another grand occasion to please New England the World and the rest of mankind. The World refers to more than the New York paper, which is described as peculiar among journals.
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Ke P. S. Gilmore
Old World
New England
New York Journal
Beecher
Boss Tweed Assured as a Great Producer in Gotham
The report extols W. M. Tweed of New York as a powerful money maker claiming an account of 48 000 dollars can yield a settlement of 468 000 for someone. It praises Gotham as the city and Tweed as the man to profit for the poor, implying that New York finances are in his hands and will be managed better than the chair business.
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W. M. Tweed
New York
Gotham
Tweed
Boss Tweed
Job Moses
Sir James Clarke
N. B
Joe Moses
Cortlandt St
Jullyeow
New York World Critiques Government Over Mormon Issue
The New York World is described as a critic of the U S government on the Mormon matter, once noted for flouting law during the rebellion, now strict on legal forms in Brigham Young cases. The piece questions democracy's evolving stance and hints at early action where spoils may tempt.
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New York
United States
Brigham Young
Hall
Bartley Conlon
Scipio, Jennings Co
Ind
Bartley Conan
M. Q. Butler
Chicago Fire Letter From Bourne Talks of Recovery Hope
A letter dated the 16th from Charles A. Bourne of Chicago describes Southern Lake Avenue Pacific City still sheltering fire victims, the destruction of their business, and $50,000 losses. He notes insurance gaps, influx of food, and rebuilding plans as Chicago vows to rise like a phoenix.
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Charles A. Bourne
Chicago
Remarkable Electric Phenome Non Fire at Prestige
Letters from the West describe a dramatic blaze at Prestige on the evening of the 8th after church service. A roaring sound preceded meteoric fireballs, triggering panic as townsfolk fled to the river and safety. A tornado of fire followed, lasting about half an hour and burning through night. Many sought refuge in a mill pond and meadow, with drownings among cattle and infants submerged to stay cool.
Incidents from the great Cuiiaco Fire observed by two witnesses
Timothy Lockwood of Saco Maine and Henry Wallace of Tremont New Jersey recount their escape across a river through a burning lumber district. They describe a terrifying scene with burning horses, crowded streets, and a view from a courthouse tower as flames and screams filled the night.
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Cuiiaco
Timothy Lockwood
Saco
Henry P. Wallace
Tremont
N. J
Lockwood
Mr. Wallace
Court House
Col. Hay
Chicago Avenue
Wabash Avenue
Lincoln Park
The Public Forum and Evolving Customs
A reflective column blends social commentary on reading, slavery, grit, labor and progress. It contrasts old and new rail travel manners, notes shifting moral judgments, and observes autumn beauty while critiquing governmental actions toward indigenous people.
Movement for a Dickens monument gathers in England
A movement in England seeks a public monument to Charles Dickens. While his works constitute his best tribute, many readers insist that the popular esteem of the novelist warrants a commemorative statue or memorial.
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England
Charles Dickens
Local Tintypes
No new smallpox cases were reported in Warren during the last two weeks. Rev. Horatio Gray of Boston preached at St. Michael's Church on Sunday.
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Warren
Horatio Gray
Boston
St. Michael’s Church
Boston clergyman to preach at St Michael's Church
The Rev. Mr. Fisher of Boston will preach at St Michael's Church tomorrow on Sunday.
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Mr. Fisher
Boston
St. Michael's Church
Durfee Preaches at Advent Chapel as Pastor Absent
Elder Stephen Durfee of Westerly filled pulpit at Advent Chapel last Sunday while Pastor Elder Thomas was absent.
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Stephen Durfee
Westerly
Advent Chapel
Thomas
Adjourned Bristol Supreme Court Session Opens Monday
An adjourned September term session of the Supreme Court for Bristol County will begin next Monday morning.
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Supreme Court
Bristol
Public Schools of Warren Reopen After Smallpox Closure
Warren public schools, closed after summer due to smallpox, restarted on Monday. The reopening resumes classes and school activities under health safety measures as students return to classrooms.
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Warren
Railroad road bed raised near Vue de lEau station
The road bed of the Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad between the Vue de l Eau station and Providence has recently been raised an average of about eighteen inches.
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Providence, Warren and Bristol
Vue de l’Eau Station
Providence
Chicago Fire Relief Drive Totals About $600
Ex on Sunday last collections were taken in aid of Chicago fire sufferers in all town churches except St. Mary's on Wood street. Contributions amounted to about $600.
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Chicago
St. Mary’s
Wood Street
Town Hall Fair Supports Y M C A Library Funds
A Thursday evening fair organized by local ladies offered useful articles and refreshments. Net proceeds, a little over fifty dollars, will buy books for the Y M C A Library.
Pastor Joel Mann Preaches at Historic Congregational Church
Rev. Joel Mann of New Haven Connecticut once led the local Congregational Church from 1816 to 1827. Now over eighty he remains an earnest vigorous preacher and occupied the church pulpit last Sunday afternoon.
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Joel Mann
New Haven, Conn
Franklin Mutual Fire Insurance Co Seeks Providence Dwelling Coverage
The Franklin Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Providence insures only dwelling houses and furniture and reports no risks in Chicago nor rate increases. Wm J Miller Esq acts as agent for this town. See advertisement in another column.
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Tay
Franklin Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Providence
Chicago
Wm. J. Miller
State Temperance Convention to be Held in Providence
A State Convention of the friends of Temperance meets at the First Universalist Church Providence on Wednesday at 10 in the forenoon and continues through the day. Good speakers address the convention. A grand temperance concert is planned for the evening.
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The
Friends of Temperance
First Universalist
Providence
Mount Farm
Connecticut Fire Insurance Co. votes to continue business
At the meeting held on the 18th inst the directors of the Connecticut Fire Insurance Co of Hartford voted unanimously to continue business as before and in a circular state that all Chicago losses will be settled within thirty days leaving no liabilities and a clear capital of 200000 dollars.
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Connecticut Fire Insurance Co
Hartford
Chicago
Institutes for the Improvement of Teachers Dates Set
A series of Institutes for the improvement of teachers and the benefit of public schools will be held in Chepachet on October 26 and 27 Kingston on November 2 and 3 Central Falls on December 15 and 16 Providence for the Rhode Island Institute of Instruction annual meeting from January 24 to 27, 1872.
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Chepachet
Kingston
Central Falls
Providence
R. I. Institute of Instruction
General Kilpatrick to Open G A R Course in Town Hall
Next Thursday evening General Kilpatrick delivers the opening lecture on Sherman’s March to the Sea at Town Hall. The announcment urges buying tickets early to ensure a seat for the opening night as the hall is expected to overflow.
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Kilpatrick
Sherman
Town Hall Concert Aids Chicago Sufferers
Monday evening attendance filled Town Hall for a benefit concert for Chicago sufferers. The program featured instrumental music and choral singing by the Providence Quartette Club St. Michael's Choir Miss Herreshoff Carl Weise Eaton and Mr. Herreshoff with receipts noted in a card from Mr. Herreshoff.
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Town Hall
Chicago
Providence Quartette Club
St. Michael's Choir
Herreshoff
Carl Weise
Eaton
Bristol
Weise
John B. Pearce
Geo. W. Easterbrooks
George F. Usher
Rhode Island Temperance Union Convenes in Town Next Tuesday
A Rhode Island Temperance Union convention will meet in town on Tuesday. Noted speakers include Mrs. E H Churchill, Rev H W Conant, Rev S W Butler of Fall River, and Rev E Thompson of the Massachusetts Temperance Alliance. Morning prayers, afternoon discussions, four o'clock addresses, and evening services are planned with free daytime access and an admission fee in the evening to cover singing and speaker costs.
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Rhode Island Temperance Union
E. H. Churchill
H. W. Conant
S. W. Butler
Fall River
E. Thompson
Massachusetts Temperance Alliance
the Cause
Fourth Annual Y M C A Convention in Bristol Rhode Island
The Fourth Annual Y M C A Convention convened in Bristol at the Congregational Church. Delegates from Providence Newport and Pawtucket heard addresses on Sabbath observance and Bible study, elected officers, and held sessions with prayers and hymn singing. A Town Council adjourned meeting approved cemetery wall work and thanked contributors to a Chicago fire relief concert.
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Providence
Memorial Chapel
J. P. Lane
F. W. Carpenter
William H. Spooner
Messrs
Samuel Pitman
George A. Arnold
Chace
Newport
Dr. Shepard
Lane
Lemuel A. Bishop
Bristol
John Kendrick
Oliver Wolcott
Westerly
Wm. H. Spooner
P. E. Tillinghast
Pawtucket
Axtell
Farrell
Portsmouth
Shepard
Horton
Barrington
Wa. Miller
Mr. Patterson
Thomas Laurie
D. D
Messrs. Jones, Shepard
Miller
Ela, Axtell
Winchester
Patterson
Ela
Mr. Crocker
G. L. Westgate
Mr. Horton
J.G. Parkhurst
James S. Hudson
R. S. Latimer
Oliver Walcott
A. D. Nickerson
T. P. Bromfield
L. A. Bishop
E. R. Holden
Boston
Cephas Brainard Wagg
Bishop
Mr. Upham
S. F. Upham
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