Various World Notes and Local Notices From A Late Issue
Secretary Manning’s health improves after resuming duties. Mount Vernon Baptists donate $500 to Mount Vernon Methodists to help pay a debt. Plymouth Rock burned for metal salvage. John Murphy, 17, hanged himself in Waterbury attic. Geronimo and 14 warriors confined at Fort Pickens. Lettuce varieties swell to sixty five. Pawtucket and Central Falls memorial association formed. MA and RI YMCA merge proposed. Golden plover sighted on Pacific vessel after long flight. Canadian Booksellers urge banning American Sunday papers in Toronto. Warren NH placer gold mine completed and operating. Ha Thifaa medical journal published in Egypt. Prof Virchow’s study on color of hair, eyes, skin of 6,758,287 children. Dr Thomas Sweet of Providence dies in Barrington. Floating Parisian exhibition to showcase French goods. Gulf Stream water-spouts more common in winter.
New Water Gas Method Sparks European Interest
A new cheap water gas technique uses a two stage retort with red hot ceramic to split steam and extract hydrogen. One ton of coke yields about 69 000 cubic feet of gas, suitable for heating after carburetion. The piece notes a science discussion on love selection by fitness at a British Association meeting.
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Balloon of colossal size to menace aerial navigation
Report from Berlin describes a giant balloon nearly completed. It is to be 600 feet long and 50 feet in diameter, with a weight of 48 000 pounds. Two steam engines of fifty horsepower each would provide propulsion.
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Reform Shams and Civil Service Conflicts In Washington
Our Washington Correspondent reports on reform talk in 1886 as officials face scrutiny over political involvement and alleged expeditions in pension cases. Black defends orderly work while critics cite delayed documents, shabby offices, and race week gaiety at the capital’s social hub and the Jockey Club meeting.
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Facts Figures and Fashions in New York Wardrobe Craze
The city shows a carnival of dress goods and ready made or measured garments at Lord and Taylor and other metropolitan shops. Patterns from Paris designs, accurate cuts, and mail order options offer elegant, affordable wardrobes as denizens and visitors indulge in stylish cost savings.
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Local affairs and notices from Bristol town pages
Town meetings scheduled for next Tuesday and Monday with notices of church services, a benefit concert, and annual reports. Reports detail court terms, naturalizations, indictments for breaking and entering, and local genealogical and historical notes.
Harvest Concert At Memorial Chapel
The Congregational Sunday School held its annual harvest concert in the Memorial Chapel last Sunday evening. Mr. Wm. H. Bell, the Superintendent, presided, and the Pastor conducted the devotional exercises. The Chapel was tastefully decorated with flowers and produce. The exercises were interesting and instructive.
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Seymour-Stratton Dramatic Co Presents Three Town Hall Shows
The Seymour Stratton Dramatic Co. will present three plays in Town Hall next week. The bill includes Two Orphans on Wednesday, East Ann on Thursday, and Colleen Bawn on Friday. The company, praised by the Pittsburg Leader for Lizzie Seymour, features a skilled cast, a fine band, and orchestra. advertisement in another column.
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Pittsburgh
Newport Firemen Parade Visits Hydraulic Engine Fair
The Hercules Volunteer Firemen's Association of Newport led by Captain Nathaniel Wilson visited the Hydraulic Engine and Hose Co.s Fair with the Father Mathew Drum Corps. A street parade escorted by local firefighters and the Bristol Cornet Band preceded a steamer ride on the Pioneer with a return near 1 am.
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Brooklyn Sailor Grover McCurdy Dies Aboard Harbor Schooner
Grover McCurdy of Brooklyn New York died suddenly about 2 am last Wednesday while aboard the schooner Sarah Jane captained by Robertson at anchor in the harbor. He had suffered consumption and sought improved health on the voyage. He was about 35 and leaves a family in Brooklyn. The notice also lists a regional Congregational Conference schedule with services and discussions led by ministers from Providence and Newport.
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