Great Professions of Political Virtue in Massachusetts
A Massachusetts political aspirant campaigns for governor using harsh attacks on the press and rivals. The piece condemns his tactics as bold yet hypocritical, noting his war record and calling into question the integrity of public figures. It urges voters to repudiate him and his bid for the Presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
New Orleans
Boston
Springfield
Old Bay
New England
Butler
Essex
Benjamin
Lowell
Gloucester
Inaugurating Change and the Call for Early Reform
The passage argues that reforms often require violence or suffering before government action occurs. It cites California corruption and Southwest moral decay as examples where authorities act only after victims demand help. It urges preventing evil now rather than curing it after harm.
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California
The Tammany Frauds and Metropolitan Corruption Revealed
The piece denounces Mayor Hall and Superintendent Kelso over Orange procession lapses and links tax increases to Hall Tweed and Connolly. It notes New York Times disclosures from secret lodges and calls for a full investigation into municipal frauds and public debt growth under A Oakey Hall.
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New York
Hall
Kelso
New York Times
Hall, Tweed
Connolly
Sng
A. Oakey Hall
Hall, Tweed & Co
Purge Proposed for City Government After Commerical Emporium Decline
The text argues for removing municipal leaders and redeeming the city from a degraded state highlighting the troubled commercial emporium and a need for serious reform. The tone is urgent and planter of drastic change.
Wandering Birds Return From Travel to Home Nests
The passage describes travelers returning from mountains and sea to settled homes. They are tired sunburned yet healthy and pleased with seaside meals and rustic scenery. Some ladies may have lost or changed their names during the journey and may soon be known differently.
New York Officials Face Suit Over Times Property
The text depicts New York officials pursuing a lawsuit to seize property from the New York Times proprietors. It notes Butler's bid for office accompanied by sharp rhetoric and questions whether personal invective can grant power to one who wields it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Times
Butler
A Lake in the Clouds Almost
A Yellowstone expedition member writes of a high plateau lake 8,500 feet up with blue water surrounded by lava peaks and timber. The lake spans 25 miles with widths from 5 to 15 miles and features two dramatic falls of 400 and 180 feet. The canyon below dips over 1,000 feet, and the writer claims descent was made after it was deemed impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveand Herald
Popularity of Manufacturing in Fal River
The Providence Journal notes a boom in Fall River factories with Easton Milne and three partners starting a Slade Mill project. They issued 550000 capital, each partner holding 40000, and bought about 100 acres of land. The mill rises to its fourth story as land values soar and stock resales at high premiums.
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Fal River
Fall River
Providence Journal
Messrs. Easton & Milne
Tidal wave threat hangs over New Orleans on October fifth
The Picayune reports a destructive tidal wave feared in New Orleans for October fifth, raising feverish anxiety in the flooded district. Locals discuss escape plans while one Ethiopian matron builds a raft from hen-coops around a large iron kettle to save her chickens when the flood arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
The
Picayune
Ethiopia
Reo
Oach
Modern Extravagance In Society Leaders Wealth Ties
The London Spectator notes rising excess among the rich with a first class leader of society seeking multiple residences a Paris hotel a Como villa a Rome floor and a Cairo establishment plus a yacht theatre and racing stud to feel life’s variety.
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The
London Spectator
London
Highlands
Paris
Como
Rome
Cairo
Constantine
Paved plan by Jose linked to Montpensier plot in Madrid
A Manprip letter claims Jose, now imprisoned, had a hand bill posted in Madrid accusing Col. Solis of aiding Montpensier. It alleges negotiations between a desperadoes’ company and the Duke to place Montpensier on the throne by removing Prim. Lopez says Jauregui, after Prim’s murder, told Montpensier what was accomplished and what Solis had not fulfilled.
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Jose
Madrid
Col
Solis
Duke of Montpensier
Desperadoes
Duke Ofontpensier
Montpensier
Prim
Lopez
Jauregui
Express crashes near North Andover prompt discharge of engineers
A passenger express train on the Boston and Maine Railroad collided with a freight train left on the main inward track near North Andover. The express engineer spotted the danger in time to shut off steam and reverse, averting a serious accident. The freight train’s engineer and conductor were dismissed by Superintendent Merritt.
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Axzour
Boston and Maine Railroad
North Andover
Merritt
West Indian hurricane impact clarified by Kingston correspondent
Kingston correspondent reports the recent hurricane caused limited damage in Antigua and St John while exaggerations about St Thomas relief. Most houses remained intact and business activity showed resilience across the West India Islands.
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Kingston
Jamaica
West India Islands
St. Thomas
Antigua and
St. John
Butter Markets Signal Price Drop Amid Surplus
Reports from leading butter markets indicate prices must fall as supply remains very large and dealers refuse to submit to the wartime demand. Prices are pressured by ample stock and weaker willingness to pay high wartime levels.
Treasury Regulation Assigns Engineer Responsibility for Mishaps
The Department plans a rule holding engineers fully responsible for engine room mishaps. Engineers must monitor the engine and boiler at all times and act with duty and care despite any orders from pilots. The measure removes excuses about neglect under commissions or directives.
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The
Treasury
Department
Betheld
Diggers Pacific Slope Burial Custom Atrocities Reported
An Indigenous group on the Pacific slope is alleged to practice burying infants alive with their dead mothers. A recent case involved a four month old papoose reportedly placed alive atop its deceased mother before burial, described as authentic by sources.
Depot break in at Warren yields no stolen goods
At the Justices Court Tuesday no business occurred as counsel worked before the Supreme Court. The Warren depot was broken into Friday night last week but nothing of value was taken.
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Justices’ Court
Supreme Court
Warren
Smallpox Cases Reported in Warren Family
Three new smallpox cases were reported this week in Warren all within one family, affecting the children of Mr. Mc Caffrey.
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Warren
McCaffrey
Steamer Plymouth Rock Docks After Fall River Trip
The steamer Plymouth Rock on an excursion from Fall River to Block Island touched here last Monday and took on about twenty passengers for the return voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Rock
Fall River
Block Island
Reverend Alfred Manchester to Preach at South Christian Church
Mr Alfred Manchester from the Divinity School Cambridge Mass will preach in the South Christian Church tomorrow Sunday in the morning and afternoon.
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Alfred Manchester
The
Divinity School
Cambridge
Mass
South Christian Church
Excelsior Cornet Band to Hold Grand Clam Bake
The Excelsior Cornet Band will host a grand clam bake in White's Juniper Grove on Tuesday. Proceeds fund uniforms for the band and its members.
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Excelsior Cornet Band
White
Juniper Grove
Clock Presented for St Michael’s Church Tower
John R. Gardner presented a clock for St Michael’s Church tower. The clock arrived recently and will be installed, with hours to be struck on a gong instead of the church bell.
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John R. Gardner
St. Michael’s Church
Dorchester Regatta Boats Built by J B Herreshoff
Three local boats built in Dorchester by J B Herreshoff competed last Saturday. The fastest and slowest boat finished within six seconds of each other, highlighting the tight race and skilled local craftsmanship.
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Dorchester
J. B. Herreshoff
Rail and Steamer Call for Providence Dedication Day
Besides regular trains on the Providence Warren and Bristol line and the steamer Bradford Durfee, residents will travel to Providence for the Soldiers and Sailors Monument dedication. TheCanonicus and Plymouth Rock will also stop here to carry passengers.
Arm Full An Engraving Of A Girl With Kittens
A new subscription steel engraving by F. T. Stuart titled An Arm Full depicts a girl with six kittens in her arms entering a cat's domain. Published by B. B. Russell of 55 Cornhill Boston, the 20 by 24 plate uses stipple and line. Priced at two dollars.
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B. B. Russell
Cornhill
Boston
F. T. Stuart
Justices Court Sentences Two Defendants In Morning Session
John Tracy pleaded guilty to being a common drunkard, frequenter of grog shops, and vagrant, and received six months at the State Farm. Frank E. Moore admitted intoxication and reveling, was fined $1 and costs totaling $4.80, and, lacking funds, was committed.
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B. J. Munro
John Tracy
State Farm
Frank E. Moore
Lantern Gift Honors Earle & Prew Messenger at Bristol Hotel
A silver plated lantern was presented to Mr. R. N. Church, messenger for Earle & Prew's Express Co., at the Bristol Hotel last Saturday. About twenty five contributors gathered for supper, and John Turner presented the lantern with a brief speech, while Church thanked his friends for the thoughtful gift.
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R. N. Church
Earle & Prew’s Express Co
Bristol
Winslow
Earle & Prew's Express Co
M. W. Newton
I. F. Williams
John Turner
Church
Robert N. Church
Earle & Prew’s Express
Bristol groups to Providence for soldiers and sailors dedication
The 1 Bristol Artillery the Bristol Light Infantry and Babbitt Post No 4 G A R plan a trip to Providence today for the dedication of the soldiers and sailors monument with the Bristol Cornet Band accompanying. Captain Samuel Lindsey, returning from sea after twenty eight years ashore, has never witnessed a death at sea or burial at sea in all that time. Supreme Court sessions begin with Grand Jury, indictments include Allen Howland and others. Burgess arraigned for larceny. divorce petitions granted. a Barrington trespass case and a long arson case with a ten year sentence and upcoming adjournment noted.
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Bristol Artillery
Bristol Light Infantry
Babbitt
G.A.R
Providence
Bristol Cornet Band
John Chadwick
Babbitt Post
Samuel Lindsey
Lindsey
Supreme Court
Bristol
Capias
John N. Burgess
Allen Howland
Charles Luther
Thomas Cahill
Thomas Nevins
William Wisher
Samuel Childs
Janes F. Thompson
John W. Thompson
Warren
Wm. H. Baker
John H.peck
Edwin T. Peck
Barrington
Tvro
E.M. Jenckes
J. Turner
B.M. Bosworth
Blake
Henry R. Barker
Harrington
Opera House
Harrington’s Opera House
E. C. Pomroy
Weybosset Street
O. A. Inman, Esq
Burrillville
Ira H. Parkis
Slatersville
Stephen H.brown
Woonsocket
Henrie E. Bacon
Pawtucket
Whipple V. Phillips
Greene
J. M. Spencer
Washington Village
Isaac Peck
Anthony
Peter Whelan
Natick
C. P. Williams
Phenix
James R. Read
Appenaug
George S. Burton
East Greenwich
C.T Bowen
Wickford
Matthew Donohoe
Wakefield
Isaac Saunders
Scituate
L. W. A. Cole
Hope Valley
George B Carpenter
Ashaway
Samuel H. Cross
Westerly
George C. Williams
Newport
Frank G. Bourn
Joshua C. Crown, Jr
Hiram Steere
Rockland
George L. Smith
Charles R. Brayton
Selfow
Schenck
Nature
Sixth
Arch
J H. Schenck
M.D
Philadelphia
C. Goodwin & CO
Boston
Three Aged Citizens Die Within Hours in Town
The town mourns as Deacon George M. Coit Nathan Warren and Benjamin Wardwell die within days. Coit of Bradford street aged seventy nine had long served the church and town. Warren of Central street born 1791 in Middleborough grew to prominent mercantile and stage line work and long service as Express agent. Wardwell of Hope street aged eighty seven spent life in leather manufacture and grocery business and remained active in public worship.
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George M. Coit
Bradford Street
Newport
St. Alban’s Lodge of Masons
Nathan Warren
Central Street
Warren
Middleborough
Mass
Providence
Fall River
Methodist Episcopal Church
Benjamin Wardwell
Hope Street
Wardwell
Thames Street
Liquid beauty Narragansett Bay and other old sayings
A compact collection of quips and captions linking places and people to sayings. References include Narragansett Bay and a fisherman’s school of fish, with playful puns on clothing, advice, and a baking joke.
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Narragansett Bay
Boatman’s Best
Clamson Bacon
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