The Old World War Excitement and European Powers
The piece discusses potential tensions between Russia and Germany over Europe’s fate. It notes the czar’s dislike of German arbiter role, Russia’s possible provocation between France and Germany, and Spain’s possible involvement. It warns that Bismarck’s diplomacy remains unmatched and urges restraint to avoid bloodshed and costly war.
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Europe
Russia
Germany
France
Spain
Bismark
William
The New Rebellion in Louisiana Politics
The piece condemns a revival of violent political action in Louisiana amid calls to oust Governor Kellogg. It contrasts Kellogg with his opponents McEnery and Penn, arguing that undoing government by force usurps authority and endangers constitutional order. It urges patience, legal remedies, and the perils of revolution for public governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Kellogg
McEnery
Penn
United States
Does It Pay In The End To Let Passions Rule
A reflective exhortation on anger, deceit, and hypocritical parenting. It argues that living by passion transforms the home into a hospital of wounded hearts, and that selling falsehoods to gain advantage damages trust and invites ruin. The piece warns that indulgence of wrong deeds backfires on children and neighbors alike.
The Price of Falsehood in Seeking Power
A moralist rails at politicians who bend truth to gain office. The speaker argues that personal pride, conscience, and public respect vanish when one sacrifices manhood for temporary gains. A life of deceit invites lasting unhappiness and cankering contempt from others.
Providence Railroad to Move Offices to New Station
The Boston Advertiser reports the Providence Railroad Corporation will occupy its spacious and elegant new station offices this week. The building is nearing completion and the lease on the current temporary Park Square offices has nearly expired, prompting the transfer.
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Boston Advertiser
Providence Railroad Corporation
Park Square
Voyage of Halstead and Bowles Signals Political Tide
The Cincinnati Commercial and Springfield Republican are poised to reveal opinions on the next President as Mirat Halstead and Samuel Bowles return by sea. The message asks waves and winds for safe passage until the steamship lands with their insights on the wisdom of the hour.
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Snap
Mirat Halstead
Samuel Bowles
Cincinnati
Springfield Republican
Halstead
Political mood in Massachusetts foreshadows heated autumn
In Down in the Old Bay State a lively political mood grips the state as uncertainties cloud the gubernatorial race and Congress seats. Voters hope retiring incumbents align with public wishes and nominees are settled, with Democrats fielding a reformist governor candidate while Republicans maneuver to fit their preferred choices. The upcoming autumn is expected to be politically tense.
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Old Bay
Congress
Harper's Weekly Praised for Character and Illustrations
The general public expresses high satisfaction with Harper's Weekly praising its typography and illustrations. It commends its tone and editorial conduct as exalted and universally respectable, suitable for family reading and as a credible instructor for children.
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Harper's Weekly
Parsee scholar from Bombay to lecture at the Hub
Mr. K. M. Schgoff, a Parsee from Bombay, visits the Hub to study American institutions and to lecture on Parsees religion and customs. A young scholar with good English, he aims to explain Parsee fire-worship and culture while pursuing his investigations.
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K. M. Schgoff
Bombay
India
Mohammed
Zoroaster
Schroff
Hub
Fragmentary note hints at harm case in Boston street
A fragmentary note mentions Mary Tyman in Oxford street Boston and a claim that someone should harm her after she refused to testify about a perpetrator. The text advocates punishment.
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Mary Tyman i
Oxford Street
Boston
Sand
Senator Boutwell to lecture on finance this winter
A paper notes Boutwell’s firm preparation after listening through the last Congress session and believes his depth on budget matters will make his winter lectures a notable event.
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Boutwell
Newspaper Stance Clash Over New Orleans Rebellion
The New York Tribune and the New York World condemn the President's handling of the New Orleans rebellion showing rare agreement. The remark notes some men oppose rivals while disagreeing on shared philosophical teachings.
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New York Tribune
New York World
New Orleans
Els
Butler Delivers Counsel to His Constituents
Butler speaks to his charge offering words of counsel as gifts. The hope is that truth will leak through his canvas and refresh the minds of his constituency, rewarding his utterance.
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Butler
Prisoner Walworth's Release Sought Amid Legal Hurdles
Proponents aimed to free Frank Walworth from confinement under the belief he has recovered. Legal restraints now require remanding him to Auburn State Prison to serve the remaining term, with hopes justice remains unbiased and unsoftened.
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Frank Walworth
Auburn State Prison
Abduction Fear Fueled by Police Shortcomings
In a caustic critique, the writer bids society question the morality of kidnapping for money, condemning Philadelphia police for failing to locate Charley Ross. The piece warns secret services tempt corruption, predicting detectives may soon become a curse if misconduct continues.
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Philadelphia
Charley Ross
Secret Services
Fall River Granite Mill Fire Claims Many Lives
A devastating fire at Granite Mill No 1 on Twelfth Street Fall River destroyed parts of the building last Saturday morning. About sixty people were killed or wounded with twenty-one bodies accounted for and many injured. The fire began in the fourth story near the tower and spread rapidly trapping workers especially women and girls on the upper floors. Panic and smoke blocked escape as people crowded windows or leaped to the ground. only one escaped via a fire escape. A large crowd of relatives gathered as rescue and burial preparations began for the dead and injured.
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Fall River
Twelfth Street
Bedford
Pleasants Streets
Sermon Exchanges and Buckley Serenaders at Town Hall
Buckley's Serenaders filled Town Hall last Saturday night. Elder C Goodrich of Boston will preach in Advent Chapel Sunday afternoon and evening. Rev C E Barrows of Newport will occupy Baptist Church pulpit Sunday afternoon by exchange. Rev Edwin S Gould of Providence will preach at Congregational Church Sunday by exchange.
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Buckley
Serenaders
Town Hall
C. Goodrich
Boston
Advent Chapel
C. E. Barrows
Newport
Baptist Church
Y M C A Library Adds McDonald Novel And Meredith Poems
The Y M C A library received Robert Falconer by George MacDonald last week and will add Owen Merediths Poems this week to the collection.
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Y. M. C. A. Library
Robert Falconer
George McDonald
Owen Meredith
Potter to Preach at St Michael's Church Sunday
Rev. Henry C. Potter rector of Grace Church New York will preach in St. Michael's Church tomorrow Sunday morning and afternoon.
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Henry C. Potter
D. D
Grace Church
New York
St. Michael’s Church
Arnold’s Ice Cream Saloon Closes Successful Season
Mr Arnold’s popular ice cream saloon on Bradford Street ends a busy season this week. During autumn, cream of any flavor will be supplied to families and parties on order.
Bristol Female Charitable Society Holds Annual Meeting
The Ladies of the Bristol Female Charitable Society will hold their annual meeting on Thursday October 1 at 3 P M at the residence of Mrs Lydia French located at the corner of Hope and Church streets.
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Ladies of the ‘‘Bristol Female Charitable Society
P. U
Lydia French
Hope and
Church Streets
Ministers fill three pulpits in local services on Sunday
On Sunday Rev. B. B. Babbitt of South Carolina preached at St. Michael's Church while Rev. E. M. Smith of Providence spoke in exchange with the State Street M. E. Church pastor. Rev. Mr. Athly, Agent of the American Missionary Association, officiated at the Congregational Church.
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B. B. Babbitt
South Carolina
St. Michael’s Church
E. M. Smith
Providence
State Street M. E
Mr. Athly
American Missionary Association
L Church
Pearse Boot Dealers Move to New Hope Street Store
Messrs. R. S. Pearse and Son shift this week to a new shop at 127 Hope Street, on the site of Captain Pearse’s old stand. The store holds a large, well chosen stock of boots and shoes, neatly arranged for easy shopping, as noted in the advertisement.
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Messrs
R. S. Pearse & Son
Boots and Shoes
Captain Pearse
Hope Street
R.S. Pearse & Son
Certan
Muster of Rhode Island Militia at Newport October 1
The Muster of the First Brigade Rhode Island Militia commanded by Brigadier General A. L. Burdick will be held in Newport on Thursday October 1. Arrangements with the steamer Bay Queen will transport Warren Artillery and Bristol Light Infantry to Newport, departing about 8:30 AM and returning in the evening. If weather allows a grand display is anticipated by the sea city.
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Rhode Island
A. L. Burdick
Newport
Bristols Crowned Rhode Island Baseball Champions
The Bristol Base Ball Club defeated Providence Emmets in a closely watched series at Dexter's Training Ground before about five thousand fans. Crowley Hart and Murphy anchored the Bristol bats while Goff starred in the field with twelve putouts. Fils held the Providence Juniors to eleven hits as T Nichols and L Nichols contributed key plays. The Bristols clinched the title with superior batting in nine innings.
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Harpy
Bristols
Rhode Island
Bristol
Emmets
Providence
Ot Providence
Dexter
Crowley
Hart
Murphy
Sullivan
Tobin
Goff
Bristol court actions detail obstructed highway case
A Bristol courtroom session centers on The State vs John M Stowe for obstructing a highway by a fish market building across Thames Street The Attorney General leads with evidence while locals testify to a historic wall and dock, the jury fails to reach a verdict and the case is continued Also listed are The State vs John Witzerald and Catherine Fitzgerald for larceny and James Anderson vs Nathan M Bunn an ejectment suit pending advisement and court adjournment to November 4.
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Wood Street
Bristol
Church Street
Thames Street
Bristol Harbor
John M. Stowe
Stowe
Peter Gladding
Plymouth Colony
Lyman B. Bosworth
Ira O. Seamons
J. C. Pegram
James Anderson
Nathan M. Bunn
I. H. Davis
Emeline Allyn
Davis
G. L. Cooke, Jr
J. Turner
Bristol Club and Emmet Club In Final Championship Row
The Bristol Club played the Emmet Club of Providence in the second and last game of the championship series at Dexter's Training Ground on a cloudy windy day. About one thousand attended as Bristol led with 27 hits to Emmet's 12 while both teams fielded poorly and Crowley Sullivan Fitts and Tobin stood out for Bristol.
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Emmet Club
Providence
Dexter
Bristol’s
Bristols
Crowley, Sullivan
Fitts
Tobin
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California
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Homeopathiat
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Bradford Street
Centaur Liniment
J.B. Rose & Co
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Moctlily
Dr. Scelench
Schenck
Pr. Schenck
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Quincy
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E.S. Harrison & CO
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Massachusetts
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New Bedford
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Stephen Browning
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Subione
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Phoenix Marine Journal
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Guardian
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Pierce
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New England
Richard Borden
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Romeo
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Dorrance Street
Providencee
R. J
MO. B. Munro
N.C. Bedell
Eters Brothers Vremium
Bedell
Bedell's
Bedell’s
Dells
Fred. Alling
UCHU
Aree Homeopathic
Rt. Fitler
Edell
Ladd & Davis
Fabrica
Westminster Corner
Union Street
Providence, BB. I
Joshua Gray
Westminsten Ittererr
Providence, N. S
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