Were They Smugglers A Harbor Mystery Unfolds
Reports in Newport speak of a strange cargo craft seen near Prudence Island with leg of mutton sails and a possible transfer to shore. A U S Revenue Cutter Dexter arrived in Bristol Harbor to investigate rumors of smugglers and emigrants, but no vessel was confirmed.
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Hog
Prudence Islands
Bristol
Prudence Island
Custom House
East Passage
Newport
Bristol Harbor
United States Revenue Cutter
Dexter
New London
Deep Sea
Morrissey Farley Wedding At St Marys Church
Edward O Morrissey and Miss Kath erine E B Farley were married at St Marys Roman Catholic Church in a high mass ceremony conducted by Rev Thomas J Fitzpatrick. The couple and guests attended a wedding breakfast and reception before a brief trip to Fall River and New York. Both residents of the town, Morrissey runs a plumbing business on Hope Street and Miss Farley is the daughter of Bernard Farley of Wood Street.
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St. Mary’s
Katherine EB. Farley
Wédicok
Thomas J. Fitzpatrick
Elizabeth Ormond
Mary E. Pierce
New York New Haven and Hartford
Fall River
New York
High Street
Morrissey
Kendall
Bernard Farley
Wood Street
N.lr. Company
Hope Street
Nathan and John the Baptist Courage to Face Kings
A reflection on prophetic courage, urging bold truth telling to rulers. The speaker praises Nathan and John the Baptist for challenging kings directly, asserting moral fortitude in confronting power.
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Nathan
John the Baptist
Yachting Accident Inexperienced Passenger Onboard
A recent yachting incident involved an inexperienced passenger boarding a tack. The event prompted immediate crews to assist and assess injuries and safety procedures for future voyages.
Society of the Cincinnati described and origins noted
The Society of the Cincinnati, an order founded by Revolutionary War officers in 1783, aimed to preserve military friendship and raise funds for widows and orphans of fallen soldiers. It was named for links to Washington and the old Roman farmer general Cincinnatus, highlighting hoped for resemblances.
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Society of the Cincinnati
Washington
Cincinnatus
Present Troubles at the Philadelphia Press
A fortune teller asks a woman about her future husband but she seeks news of her missing spouse. The quip conveys a humorous domestic vignette highlighting curiosity and absence in marriage.
Polyglot Solomon Malan remembered for linguistic mastery
London Saturday Review notes Solomon Caesar Malan spoke with his children in Latin yet on his deathbed urged Hebrew. A polyglot by eighteen he wrote and translated in thirteen languages including Arabic Persian Syriac Ethiopic Hebrew Coptic Armenian Georgian Mongol Chinese Korean Japanese Greek Russian Welsh Gothic and preached to Georgians in Kutais Cathedral.
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Solomon Caesar Malan
Solomon
Kutais
London Saturday Review
Inside a Big Steamer at Dayton Factory
Description of a large shipboard kitchen and engine spaces aboard a Big Steamer owned by the National Cash Register Co in Dayton Ohio. The account covers cooking areas storage rooms elevators and power rooms plus coal consumption and crew movement. It notes the Deutschland’s river speed record and compares ship dimensions to city landmarks. Written by E A Robertson in New York September 24 1907.
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National Cash Register Co
Dayton
Ohio
Ihe
Hope Street
Church Street
Een de Ople Colt's
Lipton May Challenge Again
The New York Yacht Club rejected Sir Thomas Lipton’s fourth challenge for the Americas Cup, citing his failure to name yacht dimensions under the deed of gift. Lipton hinted at a possible 90 foot or other size challenge if Britain can arrange a race in 1908, and said he will decide on a course within days.
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New York Yacht Club
Sir Thomas Lipton
Sir Thomas
Thomas Lipton
New York Yachts Club
Sam
Fife
All Sin Must Be Given Up If People Wish Salvation
The remark notes ease in finding individuals willing to abandon some sins while highlighting the challenge when total renunciation is required. It underscores a call for complete moral reform as a condition for spiritual acceptance.
Boy Chooses Chestnuts Over Pony Promise
A boy prefers a daily bag of chestnuts, though more than half are wormy, to the offer of a pony and cart next week. The remark frames a local street tale of value and whimsy in economic terms.
Letter Writing Aid From Stamp Sparkles
A dialogue fragment shows Mamie and Maud exchanging a stamp to use as writing material. Maud offers a stamp and suggests writing on its back, while Mamie expresses delight at the creative improvisation. The scene highlights thrift and quick thinking.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for Skin Ailments
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve helps boils burns cuts scalds and skin diseases and is noted as especially good for piles. Sold by W. H. Baffington.
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DeWitt
W. H. Baffington
Estate of Mary E. Tilley Probate Account Hearing
Orrin L. Bosworth, administrator, presents his account for Mary E. Tilley of Bristol deceased. The court orders notice for fourteen days weekly starting soon, with a hearing on October 7, 1907 at 10:80 a.m. in the Bristol Probate Court Room. Herbert F. Bennett, Probate Clerk, notes in Bristol Phenix.
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Bristol
Harriet Whitney
Michael Kerr
WM. Williams
Geo U. Arnold
Piguere
Mary E. Tilley
Orrin L. Bosworth
Bristol Phenix
Herbert F. Bennett
Henry H. Tilley
High Street
Moses Wood
William McCaw
Hope
Grego
William Henderson
William Holmes
Jeremiah W. Munro
Mary Downey
Thomas Goff
Mary
Patrick Murphy
Annie E. Fay
Alfred Luther
Dexatign
Bernard J. Hart
Mary A.hart
Bernard Hart
Probate Court
BrisTol Phoenix
Robate
Mar A. Hart
Sai Bristol
Samuel CO. Easterbrooks
Samuel C Easterbrooks
Guardian's account in estate of Mary E. Tilley
Orrin L. Bosworth, guardian, presents his account for the ward Mary E. Tilley. The court receives and refers the account to October 14, 1907, for confirmation. Probate Clerk Herbert F. Bennett notes the Bristol court session and dates September 18, 1907.
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M. W. Schoen
Prop
N. Y. Ladies’ and Gent’s
Turkey
Pepe Iage
Drawe
Anwil
Keedtan St
Standish Aqv
Owing Mans Neen
Bos
Connery
New England
The
Providence Brewing Co
Bbeytes
Waldron-Brownele CO
Bradford St
G M. Wilbur
Providence
Oshosh
U.S. Dental Association
Westminster Street
Hubert A. Lewis
D. D
M. Grossman
High BT
Bistol
James Heard
Mary E. Hoard
Farley
E. A. Robertson
Lipton
Hasbrouck
Standard Off Co. Incorporated
Mary Tilley
Frobabe
John D. Martelly
State Street
Herman Thiele
Easterbrooks Block
Mrs. &. B. Paull
M&s. E
Prest & Dixon
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