The Evangelical Alliance Glows In New York
The Bristol Wheenie reflects on President’s financial stance and Post Office Bank ideas amid Wall Street turmoil. It praises the New World meeting of the Evangelical Alliance in New York, noting speeches by Adams Parker Beecher and Christlieb, and lauds the century‑defining spectacle of moral grandeur.
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Post Office
Wall Street
New York
Post Office Bank
Evangelical Alliance
New World
Alliance
Adams
Joseph Parker
London
Henry Ward Beecher
Christlieb
Germany
The Last Steal in New York State Treasury
A critical editorial condemns a fraudster named Phelps responsible for 8.3 million in a long running deception. The piece laments widespread corruption across church state and society, calling out trust betrayed and society out of gear while noting public pity for the rogue.
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Treasury
New York State
Phelps
The Reward or a Generous Act From a Stranger
Forty years ago a Chester cooper aided a distressed Boston to New Hampshire traveler. He sheltered her, fed her, and gave money for her journey. The woman later became wealthy and died in New York, leaving $42,000 to four heirs, including the old benefactor.
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Candia
N. H
Chester
Boston
New Hampshire
New York
Iceland’s Millennium Celebrations Hint at Norse Discoveries
The Co logs Gazette notes plans to mark a thousand years since Iceland’s settlement. It recalls Gardarsholm in 860, Nadod and Floke Norse visitors, and Ingosf’s 874 founding of early communities near Reykjavik. It mentions Greenland and Norse reach to America around 1000.
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Iceland
Cologne Gazette
Gardar
Scotland
Gardarsholm
Nadod
Floke
Ingosf
Hagar Haarsager
Reikjavik
Greenland
Massachusetts
Ole Bull
Lieut
Erikson
America
Neglected Zachary Taylor Grave Reported Near Louisville
The Louisville Courier-Journal describes the former president's grave about five to six miles from Louisville on the Taylor farm. The site, northeast corner, lies in underbrush and weeds with ailanthus trees, no monument, and an inscription on a marble slab noting Z. Taylor born November 24, 1784 died July 9, 1850.
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Zachary Taylor
Louisville Courier-Journal
Brownsboro
United States
Taylor Farm
Aged Man Sings Then Dies at Wallingford Centennial
In Wallingford Vermont during the centennial celebration the 94 year old Mr. Joseph Haskill of East Wallingford sang a portion of The building of Solomon's Temple before tiring. He collapsed on the platform, died moments later after expressing a wish to die without lingering illness.
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Wallingford
Joseph Haskill
East Wallingford
Solomon’s Temple
Haskill
First Piece of American Silk From Union Village Found
Walter Allen of Union Village Rhode Island, now North Smithfield, married Lucy Buffum before 1800. Lucy spun reeled dyed wove and sewed her own silk dress from silk she produced. A Providence woman aged ninety recalls it as the nation’s first manufactured silk piece.
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Walter Allen
Union Village
R. I
North Smithfield
Lucy Buffum
William Buffum
Slatersville
Providence
Honest Men in America Amid Frauds and Dishonesty
A New York Nation editorial cautions against painting all men as rogues. The piece argues drift wood and mud on a stream do not define all wood, urging recognition of honest, upright individuals and the value of integrity despite public indignation.
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New York Nation
America
National Bank Currency Distribution Delayed Until Congress Meets
Treasury officers say the last dollar of the fifty four million additional national bank circulation will not reach western and southern banks by December 1. It is unlikely the twenty five million redistribution clause will be executed. the Secretary of the Treasury may propose repeal or modification on the Comptroller’s suggestion.
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National Bank
Treasury
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Noble Sailor’s Final Nod Amid Ocean Tragedy
A Boston Advertiser tribute recalls James Marr a seaman swept from a pilot schooner in Australian waters. As the mainmast and vessel endangered crew Marr urged them to cut away the mast and save themselves. He faced certain death with a quiet nod to his comrades.
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James Marr
Australian
Boston Advertiser
The Sins of the Nations Caricatures in Vienna
A current Vienna show features caricatures labeling major powers as sins. Prussia as Pride, England as Avarice on a cotton bale, Russia Envy while skating, Turkey Luxury as a fat odalisque, France Immodesty dancing, Spain Anger, Scotland Laziness on a mountainside, and America Zeitungs schreiberei scribbling atop Pub. Docs.
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Vienna
Prussia
England
Russia
Turkey
France
Spain
Scotland
America
Zeitungschreiberei
Wild Grapes Shot Incident Leaves Man Wounded Near New Bedford
Richard Cahill of New Bedford was shot in the woods near South Dartmouth while picking wild grapes. The unknown boy fired, the ball damaged Cahill's jaw and face, with shot lodged in his left arm. Cahill collapsed briefly, the boy fled, and Cahill was taken to St Joseph Hospital. The wounds are described as dangerous. Loose gunpowder and wad were found in the wound.
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Richard Cahill
New Bedford
South Dartmouth
St. Joseph Hospital
Treasury reports silver arrival for coins in Philadelphia
The Treasury notes fifty thousand ounces of silver received at the Philadelphia mint from Chicago and requests coinage into half and quarter dollars and dimes. It will provide change up to sixty two thousand five hundred dollars. Dr. Linderman says silver will circulate as currency on November first. Mints nationwide are ordered to run at full capacity to coin silver.
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Treasury Department
Philadelphia
Chicago
Linderman
Bureau of the Mint
Lottery Prize Drives Kingston Man Toward Reckless Bets
The Kingston businessman L. H. Keith won $100,000 in the Louisville lottery last July and since then his judgment has faltered. He has invested more money in tickets for the December drawing, a pattern reportedly shared by many Kingston residents who could raise ten dollars.
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L. H. Keith
Kingston
Louisville
Keith
Springfield Republican
Mackerel Season Surges as Cape Vessel Reels 90 Barrels
The mackerel season, typically finished with vessels hauling up for winter, has revived in the past week with a Cape vessel catching 90 barrels. This unexpected strike renews fishing activity and offers renewed hope for local crews.
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Cape
New Bedford Standard
Shreveport Paper Continues Amid Press Workers’ Illness
Despite illnesses and deaths among reporters printers telegraph operators and mail agents the editor of the Shreveport Times keeps the paper going as long as any craftsman remains able to work in the city.
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Shreveport
Ames and Alcorn Hold Long Joint Discussion at Vicksburg
A joint discus sion between Ames and Alcorn in Vicksburg Mississippi lasted one day last week. Alcorn spoke for four and a half hours while Ames spoke for three hours and forty minutes. The local paper notes the distressed and weary appearance of some listeners at the end.
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Ames
Alcorn
Vicksburg
Miss
Earthquake Shakes Seattle and Mount Rainier
A minor quake was felt in Seattle Washington Territory on Sunday. At four oclock the same day an earthquake originated from the summit of Mount Rainier.
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Seattle
Washington Territory
Mount Rainier
Snow Delays Trains Across Western Wyoming
Snow reaching eight inches blankets western Wyoming delaying Pacific Railroad trains for several hours. Weather disrupts schedules and operations across the rail line in the region.
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Wyoming
Pacific Railroad
President consolidates Rhode Island revenue districts
On Monday last the President issued an order combining the two Rhode Island internal revenue districts into a single district with Gen. Ames named as Collector.
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Rhode Island
Internal Revenue
Gen. Ames
Civil Service Reform Gains Ground Among Candidates
Civil Service Reform is making progress and gaining favor with candid men and government employees. Outside Congress its popularity grows, but representatives, who prefer patronage, remain less convinced.
Pageant Highlight Reflects Democratic Values Before Evangelical Audience
The President addressed evangelical Christians, presenting free ideas without ostentation. The scene showcased simple republican society and the absence of pomp, contrasting with royal displays and underscoring democracy.
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Evangelical Christendom
Miss Stanton to Lecture at Town Hall Next Week
Mrs. E. M. Crumb will preach in Advent Chapel tomorrow during the day and evening. Excavation for water pipe extension on Hope street began last Thursday morning.
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E. M. Crumb
Advent Chapel
Hope Street
Court Term Opens In Bristol County
The October term of the Court of Common Pleas for Bristol County opens its session in this town on Tuesday morning next.
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Court of Common Pleas
County of
Bristol
Historical Discourse On St. Michael’s Parish
Rev. G. L. Locke, rector of St. Michael's Church, will deliver an historical discourse tomorrow forenoon reviewing the parish history.
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G. L. Locke
St. Michael’s Church
Dr Barnes Moves Office Entrance to Wardwell Street
For the accommodation of patrons Dr Barnes will hereafter have his office entrance on Wardwell street instead of Hope street as heretofore. His advertisement will be found in another column.
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Barnes
Wardwell Street
Hope Street
G. P. Barnes
Hope and
Wardwell Streets
Bristols Lose to Atlantics in Cranston Championship
In Cranston last Saturday afternoon the Bristols faced the Atlantics in the championship game and were defeated 22 to 15. The Atlantics secured the win on the road, earning the title over the local team.
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Cranston
Bristols
Atlantics
Rhode Island SPCA prosecutor visits town
Mr. Charles H. Thurber, prosecuting agent for the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, was in town Thursday. Complaints for overloaded teams have been made against local residents.
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Charles H. Thurber
Rhode Island Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Kelley’s Bridge to be Tested Today for Public Opening
Captain Barton of the Warren Gazette reports Kelley’s Bridge will finish today and undergo tests at three o’clock this afternoon. If the bridge passes the test it will open to the public immediately after.
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Barton
The
Warren Gazette
Fire at National Rubber Company works shoe department
A fire broke out in the shoe department of the National Rubber Company works about six o clock last Monday morning. Employees extinguished the flames without an outside alarm, preventing serious damage.
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National Rubber Company
Express office to move to East side of Hope Street
The office of Earle & Prew and new location at Geo W Easterbrooks store on Hope Street west side will be removed Saturday to rooms on east side of street just south of A Pierce's mammoth clothing establ ishm ent.
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Messrs. Earle & Prew’s Express
Geo. W. Easterbrooks
Hope Street
2. A. Pierce
Mammoth Clothing
Earle & Prew’s Express
D. A. Pierce’s
Geo. B. Warren
Council grants license for eating house at Mount Hope House
At an adjourned Town Council meeting on Monday evening, Baker and Bullock received a license to operate an eating house on the second story of the building formerly known as Mount Hope House at the corner of Hope and Wardwell streets.
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Messrs. Baker & Bullock
Mount Hope House
Hope and
Wardwell Streets
Sermon Before Bristol Women’s Society Draws Small Crowd
Rev. H. M. Jones delivered the annual sermon at the First Baptist Church for the Bristol Female Charitable Society. The discourse centered on Give ye them to eat. adverse weather kept the congregation small and a collection of sixty six dollars was taken.
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H. M. Jones
Bristol Female Charitable Society
First Baptist Church
United Brothers Lodge Aid for Memphians in Yellow Fever Crisis
At a Tuesday meeting United Brothers Lodge No. 13 I O O F appropriated one hundred dollars to assist Memphians affected by yellow fever. The funds will aid nursing the sick burying the dead and supporting widows and orphans during the outbreak.
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T United Brothers Lodge No. 13
Brethren of
Memphis
Brown University President to Speak on Six Hundred Years Ago
The Rev. E G Robinson D D LL D president of Brown University will lecture on Six Hundred Years Ago as the third Y M C A entertainment Thursday evening next. He is a newcomer to these plantations but has earned a strong reputation as a speaker and scholar and has pleased audiences he has addressed.
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E. G. Robinson
D. D
LL. D
Brown University
Dr. R
Ex Mrs Howe Lecture Praised by Large Audience
Ex Mrs Julia Ward Howe delivered the second M C A Course lecture titled Men s Women and Women s Women to an attentive audience. The crowd showed great pleasure in the speech by the accomplished speaker, and the paper cannot extend further coverage due to space limits.
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Julia Ward Howe
Entertainments by Bristol Train of Artillery at Town Hall
The Bristol Train of Artillery opened a series of entertainments in Town Hall with a lecture titled Under the Olives by His Excellency Governor Howard. He described Mediterranean travels and contrasted living conditions of working classes, ending with a poem praising New England. Lieutenant Governor Van Zandt read a poem from New Haven, drawing applause. Afterward, Governor Howard and Van Zandt were hosted by Colonel Greene on Bradford Street, with social conversation and hospitality.
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Bristol Train of Artillery
Town Hall
C. A. Greene
Howard
Mediterranean
New England
Narragansett
van Zandt
Bristol
Providence Journal
Governor Howard
Colonel Greene
Bristol Artillery
Bradford Street
Greene
John Turner
Freemasons Repository Seeks Support in Providence
The Freemasons Repository enters its third volume with improvements and renewed zeal. Published in Providence by Ferrin & Hammond, it is offered to subscribers at one dollar per year. See advertisement for details.
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Freemasons Repository
Providence
Messrs. Ferrin & Hammond
Captain Lindsey Granted Pile Removal Duties for Common
The Council appointed Captain S. M. Lindsey to supervise the dirt removal on the Common and grade the grounds beside Byfield School Building. Citizens urge a second appointment to remove two Bradford Street trees for a quicker street improvement.
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S. M. Lindsey
Byfield
Lindsey
Bradford Street
Hope
Metropolitan Dramatic Constellation Quits Town After Poor Show
The Metropolitan Dramatic Constellation performed in Town Hall on Friday, advertised a Saturday show, posted many bills, then left by steamer for a distant city. Spectators of Under the Gas Light lamented poor visibility and the troupe’s abrupt departure. Eugene the bill poster and the hall janitor were left with complaints.
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Eugene
St Michael’s Church Reopens After Major Repairs
St Michael’s Church, closed for months for repairs and painting, reopened for worship. The chancel walls ceiling and arches show near perfect fresco work, the new pulpit is praised, and the interior features fresh painting carpets and new furnishings throughout.
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T St. Michael's Church
Evening schools start with success in town program
The evening schools began Monday with good progress though boys’ attendance was lower than last year. The committee has hired capable teachers for lectures in history biography and natural philosophy for advanced classes. The aim is to engage both boys and girls in the town’s educational facilities already provided.
Miss Kate Stanton to Speak at Town Hall on Abolition of Poverty
Miss Kate Stanton will lecture at Town Hall on Wednesday evening as the second B T A Series entertainment. Her address candidly critiques reformers and compulsory education, analyzes labor and capital, and argues for broader paths to civilization.
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Kate Stanton
Town Hall
Henry
Ward Beecher
Stanton
Guise
France
M. Godin
Lyceum
SQUIBS The Metropolis Birds and a French Pretender
A fragmentary column of quips on France emotions the jay bird metaphor and a jumbled note about Vander and Drew Gould with a street scene of cooks serving unpalatable dinners and a snare seen in the architecture of a Vander built house.
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France
Vander
Go U Ld
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