The Tyranny of Error and Political Turnings In Maine
The piece argues against persistent error in religion morality and politics, condemning tyrannical tactics used by opponents of liberty. It cites Ku Klux violence, racial oppression, and labor contempt as examples, then comments on post election shifts with Horace Greeley and party struggles, noting a needed rally before Democrats face potential defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Liberty
Ku Klux
Maine
Horace Greeley
Kilpatrick
Banks
Greeley
Late affair of Judge Dent and abuse by Capitol press
The piece condemns the Capitol newspaper for abuse of the President and relatives, urging silence over violence as the remedy. It notes ex Judge George G Barnard backing Greeley, criticizing him for corruption on the bench and aligning with Tammany Ring, while urging public discredit of impeachment and disgrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Dent
Capitol
George G. Barnard
Greeley
Tammany Ring
Barnard
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Public projects and Sunday duties clash over Coliseum loss
The writer laments that few public works succeed without humiliating local people. The Coliseum investment fails and P S Gilmore gains nothing. The committee plans to desecrate the Sabbath to fund a musician’s purse, provoking opposition from respectable journals and fears of infidelity accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. S. Gilmore
Garrison sharply answers Sumner in pointed open letter
The veteran agitator remains forceful and keen in style as he defends his political stance. Garrison’s courteous reply exposes Sumner’s alleged inconsistencies and urges resignation if he no longer reflects Massachusetts sentiment in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrison
Sumner
Charles Sumner
Old Bay
Congress
Horace Greeley as a Traitor to Republican Trust
The piece portrays Horace Greeley as no longer honest in the eyes of both parties. It accuses him of secretly colluding with foes to destroy the Republican Party and labels his nomination a tool. It argues openly leaving the party would have spared his reputation, while his current stance betrays Republican principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Greeley
Republican Party
Democratic Party
England
W. P. Sheffield
Murder in Providence Shopkeeper’s Murder Probe
The body of George N Favor was found in the cellar of his Cove Street shop in Providence. An inquest jury ruled death by Patrick F Dennehy. A $1500 reward was offered by the Governor and city for the killer’s arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Favor
Cove Street
Providence
George H. Favor
Patrick F. Dennehy
Reducing the Number of Internal Revenue Officials
The new Internal Revenue law cuts taxes and halves the force from 230 collectors and assessors to 80 by October 1. Washington prepares the reduction and several officials have already resigned. The move aims to lower government expenditures and taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Claims Against Metis Disaster Due by December 17 1872
All persons claiming damages for any loss or injury from the steamship Metis disaster must appear before the District Court of the United States and prove their claims. Commissioners John A. Osborne and George F. Betts will hear them at No 41 Chambers Street New York by 11 o'clock a.m. on December 17 1872.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
John A. Osborne
George F. Betts
Chambers Street
New York
California convict vows to kill jurors after release
A California parolee discharged from prison has sworn to shoot the twelve jurors who convicted him. He has already wounded one juror non-fatally and remains abroad seeking the others. The threats risk depressing jurors and could push sentencing toward capital punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Itinerant preacher in Warren clashes over creed at sermon
The Boston Herald reports last Sunday an itinerant preacher in Warren R. L. used as his text a congregation member whose creed differed. The member replied Amen to a hell-fire warning, provoking a bystander who threw a hymn-book and other demonstrations before the text intervened to halt the abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Boston Herald
Warren
R. L
Owl Cause Sudden Darkness on Night Train Headlight
A night train on the Air Line Railroad went dark after an owl crashed into the engine headlight. The bird lay stunned at its unexpected success, ending the incident with no reports of further harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Line
Circular Tightens Penalty Collections for Collectors
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue issues a circular directing collectors to enforce all penalties after the 80th instant. Collectors previously used discretion and did not press payment, but now they are expected to enforce the wW without discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Town Meeting and Sermons Scheduled for Weekend
Ear" Speci announces a town meeting in Town Hall this Saturday at three o'clock. Elder A. B. Warner from Providence will preach in the Advent Chapel on Sunday morning and afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
A. B. Warner
Providence
Advent Chapel
Peter Gladding
Bristol
R.I
Free Lecture On The Christ At Town Hall Tomorrow
Mr. F Hodgkinson will deliver a free lecture in Town Hall tomorrow evening on The Christ. Public invited with no collections. Next Tuesday evening the Metacom Debating Club will discuss Which is the better for the development of character poverty or riches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Hodgkinson
Town Hall
Metacom
Young M. E. Church Members Gift Bible to Rev. E. M. Smith
The youth division of State Street M. E. Church presented Rev. E. M. Smith with a large handsome Bible on Tuesday evening as a token of esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
M. E. Church
E. M. Smith
Old white horse collapses on Hope Street near Wilcox store
A pale gray horse collapsed last Tuesday evening on Hope Street in front of Mr Wilcox's store. The driver could not hold the animal upright, resulting in a dramatic fall witnessed by bystanders.
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Hope Street
Horse Belongs to William Holmes Dies After Seizure
A horse owned by Mr. William Holmes of Bourn Street died after being found cast in its stall last Monday night. The animal, valued at 225 dollars, was discovered badly injured and died the next night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Holmes
Bourn Street
Supreme
Barnabas W. Easterbrooks
Warren
W. Miner
New Haven
Conn
F. B. Hartkey
Kirkemuit
Ezra M. Holloway
Providence
J. C. Pegram, Esq
John Turner
Bank of Bristol
Sophie
Equity
Providence County
James E. Chace
Joseph M. Blake
Blake
Turner
Resolutes Defeat Bristols In Weekend Baseball Tilt
The second game between the Bristols of this town and the Resolutes of Fall River was played last Saturday afternoon in this city. The Resolutes won decisively with a score of 28 to 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secon
Bristols
Resolutes
Fall River
Meetings of the Y M C A Association Tomorrow Evening
Tomorrow Sunday meetings are set for the Common at fifteen minutes before six o clock at the Middle District schoolhouse and at North East District schoolhouse at half past seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. C. Association
Middle District
North East District
Pump on Bradford Street Damaged in Friday Collision
A pump on the south side of Bradford street between Hope and Thames was wrecked last Friday evening when a team drove the carriage into it. The collision broke both bills and caused additional damage to the carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford Street
Hope
Thames
Drunken Woman Provokes Crowd Near Thames Street Engine House
A bonnetless drunken woman drew a large crowd near the Steamer No. 1 engine house on Thames street last Tuesday evening. Her conduct was described as a sickening sight and her harangue as decidedly inelegant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thames Street
Quaker's Fancy Potato Brought With Flemish Beauty Pears
A two pound approximate Quaker's fancy potato was left at our office Tuesday morning along with a basket of Flemish beauty pears of large size and notable deliciousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Simmons
Grant and Wilson Campaign Club Opens HQ on Hope Street
The Grant and Wilson Campaign Club opened their headquarters last Saturday evening in the YMCA building on Hope Street. The second floor rooms are stocked with daily papers from across the country for members and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. the
Grant and Wilson Campaign Club
Y. M. C. Association
Hope Street
Sale of Gardner Estate Land on Warren Neck and Cole’s River Road
The tract of land with a dwelling and outbuildings on Warren Neck and another tract on the south side of the Cole’s river road, totaling about 21.5 acres, belonging to the late John R. Gardner’s estate, sold at auction to Stephen Fellows for 4775 dollars subject to a dower release of 2000 dollars, total 6775 dollars.
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Warren Neck
Cole’s River
John R. Gardner
Stephen Fellows
Court House
Alfred Barton
Providence
Providence, Warren & Bristol Railroad Company
Charles R. Cutler
Warren
Same Co
John R. Wheaton
Fall River, Warren & Providence Railroad Co
N. N. Cole
Union Street
Hope
High Streets
George P. Smith
Cleveland
Ohio
Walker's Bridge
Ferry Road
James Lawless
Mount Hope Bay
Ambrose E. Burnside
H. B. Bowen
BL. Bowen
Clarissa Gardner
Charles L. Anthony
New York
Hoy Island
Samuel P. Colt
William S. Perry
William B. DeWolf
Constiution
Cook Streets
Leonard Sanford
Tile East
Bristol
J A. Rich
A. Rich
Reverend E M Smith resigns pastorate for Wesleyan tutor role
Reverend E M Smith has resigned as pastor of State Street AMI Church to accept a mathematics tutor position at Wesleyan University in Middletown Conn. He began at the church in July 1871 and recently led sixteen converts to full membership. Rev Dr Talbot will supply the pulpit for now.
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E. M. Smith
State Street
AMI. E
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Conn
Talbot
Providence
Barbershop Shave Triggers Elopement Mystery
A town couple engaged to wed planned the ceremony for Monday. While the groom-to-be was getting shaved at a barber shop, the bride-to-be eloped with another man. The couple fled by team to Warrens and then took the afternoon train to Providence. Their current whereabouts and status remain unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Providence
Flag Raising and Political Meeting in Bristol Rhode Island
A Republican mass meeting at Hope and State streets Bristol on Wednesday evening raised Old Glory with the club endorsing Grant and Wilson. Messages from Burnside Tobey Sheffield Williams and Anthony were read, praising Grant and warning against Greeley. Brief addresses by Cushing Turner Williams capped the event, followed by a three-flag cheer for Grant and Wilson. Auction sales and court business noted alongside.
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Grant
Wilson
Hope and
State Streets
Bristol Cornet
John Turner
General Burnside
Newport
KR. I
Col
Bristol
Maine
Rhode Island
A. J. Cushing
Providence
J. F. Williams
U. S. Grant
Henry Wilson
Letter from Non. B. T. Eames to Bristol meeting
Providence September 6 1872 non B T Eames replies to John Turner Esq declining attendance at the Grant and Wilson flag raising in Bristol due to family illness. He expresses support for the Republican nominees and National Union Republican Party principles and hopes for similar meetings statewide to ensure a triumphant November election.
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John F. Tobey
Providence
KR. I
R. I
Grant
Wilson
Joan F. Tover
John Turner
Bristol
Philadelphia
National Union Republican Party
Republican Party
St. B. T. Eames
Died at 36 Lydia Blake in Galesburg Michigan
Obituary notes Lydia B Blake wife of George E Blake and daughter of the late Solomon Hatch died in Galesburg Michigan on the 15th age 36. She is described as domestic refined intellectual with a sympathetic nature and beloved by all. Also lists High School scholars for term ending July 12 1872 including Lydia Allen Gertrude Guiteras and others.
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Galesburg
Mich
Lydia B
George E. Blake
Solomon Hatch
Lydia Allen
Gertrude E. Guiteras
Alice Bogert
Emma A. Hawley
Etta E. Coggeshall
Nettie G. Munro
Millie Dimond
Ada C. Munroe
Lillia R. Farrington
Annie M. Rogers
Julia F. Tilley
Davis's Ferry Road Grapes Earn Praises This Season
The finest cluster of grapes this season came from Mr. Davis's place on Ferry road last week, highlighting quality fruit from his orchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Davis
Ferry Road
Reverend Emerson Preached Twice at Andover Church
Ex Reverend Mr Emerson of Andover occupied the pulpit in the Congregational Church, delivering both morning and afternoon services on Sunday last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Emerson
Andover
Congregational Church
Preacher In Town Hall Explores “What is the Gospel”
The Rev Mr Frank Hodgkinson of Jamaica Plains preached at Town Hall last Sunday evening on the topic What is the Gospel. The lecture addressed core Christian teachings and drew local attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hodgkinson
Jamaica Plains
Town Hall
St Michael's Church Services Led by Two Ministers
The services at St Michael's Church on Sunday were conducted in the forenoon by Rev Dr M A DeW Howe Bishop of Central Pennsylvania and in the afternoon by Rev Charles Tiffany of Boston.
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St. Michael’s Church
M. A. Dew. Howe
Central
Pennsylvania
Charles Tiffany
Boston
Charles OConor Accepts Nomination by Louisville Democrats
Charles OConor has accepted the nomination for the Presidency after it was tendered by the Louisville Democratic Convention. The event marks his formal endorsement by the party as it moves toward the election season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O'Conor
Louisville
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Bristol Phare
President Grant
Ulysses S. Grant
John Turner, Esq
William P. Sheffield
Grant and Wilson Club
Free Trade Congress
Tammany Republicans
Sf B Anthony
Union
Hf. B. Anthony
Isaac F. Williams
Joseph E. Cornell
Abby A. Cornell
Frances L. Perry
Raymond H. Perry
John Hughes
Dixie
Greeley Stock
White House
Europe
Non
B. T. Eames
Jamaica
Walkker
Literary Notices
Ballul’s Magazine
Falkland Islands
East
Kansas River
Poland
Raby Castle
Durham
Jcitty
St. Robert’s Cave
Lutie
Brown
Thames & Talbot
Congress Street
Schenck
J. H. Schenck
John F.henry
College Street
Iheart
Graves
Dyer Bros
Fales—Conyers
Milford
Mass
T. G. Kent
J. M. Benedict
Trinity Church
William E. Fales
R. IL
Nellie L. Conyers
Morrell
Samuel Clyde
John
Sarah Morrell
Quirk
Miss Mary Quirk
Bradfrorpd
Nayatt
John M. Bradford
Terre Haute
Indiana
Wheelock
Daniel Wheelock
Benson
James Benson
Mumford
Betsey B
John P. Mumford
Tucker
North Scituate
Herbert N. Tucker
Nathaniel
Rhoda Tucker
Hamas
Watchamoket
East Providence
Catherine Matilda Hagan
Thomas and
Margaret Hagan
Dennis
Lynn
Gideon G Dennis
Portsmouth
Phoenix Marine Journal. Port. of
B. Durfee
Durfee
Schr
Sherman
Olive
Morris
Hannah Ann
Canonicus
Orswell
Red Wing
Baker
Hamilton
Wells
Cavonicus
Moccasin
Ritchie
Warren Gates
Case
Rondont
W B
Spooner & Son
G.G. H. Reynolds
Timis Day
Wood Street
Geo. IL
Reynolds
George B Monro
Eieroall
Charles F Herreshof
Bristol Harbor
William D Powell
L. C Richmond
Mary Richmond
William P. Monro
C &c
Seth Paull
Barrington
Atpullin
Lope Street
Waltham
Pin
Curiss
Gray
Westminster Street
HEADQ
Waterman & Co
Winter Street
T. Peter Gladding
Wm. Manches
B. B. Wilson
J.B. Munro
James A. Mills
J. Pitman
S. S. Munroe
Thos. Norris
G. Bedell
Wm. &. Taylor
Albert Q. Sennett
Charles F. Simmons
Francis Bourn
Wm. T. C. Wardwell
James Wilcox
Samuel B. Wardwell
Frederic A. Warner
Thurston
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