National Union Republican Conventions Set for October 1872
Rhode Island state party leaders approve a state convention at the State House Providence for October 3 1872 at 11 am to nominate electors for President and Vice President and invite Grant Wilson supporters. District conventions for Representatives to the Forty third Congress to follow at noon in Providence with delegates allocated by General Assembly representation.
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State Central Committee
National Union Republican Party of
Rhode Island
United States
State House
Providence
Grant
Wilson
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Senate
William A. Pirce
T. A. Whitman
National Union Republicas Caucus
National Union Republican Party
Town Hall
Bristol
J. F. Stoughton
R. J. Fitch
C. A. Waldron
The Wealth of America Emphasizes Growth and Prosperity
The article extols America's rapid wealth from gold to diamonds and metals, railways, manufacturing, and agriculture. It highlights grand edifices, educational advancement, religious institutions, and a confident belief in liberty. It envisions a future of continued abundance and wisdom.
Tide of Republican triumph in national politics
A 19th century editorial argues the nation leans toward reelecting Ulysses S. Grant as President. It cites business confidence, strong leaders, and a reform-minded public, warning against factional power and praising wartime sacrifices. A closing anecdote critiques benevolence and charitable motives through a street scene about shoes.
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Ulysses S. Grant
Horace Greeley
Gen. Grant
Republic
The Summer Heat and Its Gentle Remedies
The season just past shows extreme heat unseen in memory yet yields fruit abundance. Fruits help curb disease while warmth and sunshine nourish life. gratitude for nature’s gifts is urged as humans reflect on provisions that make sun and herb supportive to well being.
Fashion as a Tyrant and the Cost of Luxury
The author warns that large scale imports from Europe could exhaust American finances and enrich foreign factory owners. If luxury drives spending, the nation risks ruin as fashion tyrannically dictates trends with no regard for purse, time, or strength.
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Old World
Homeward call as summer tourists return home
The summer pilgrimage ends and travelers yearn for hearth and homely charms. Home is praised as the brightest spot on earth, more appealing than distant scenes, where even plain surroundings glow with welcome and comfort.
Cartoons of Thomas Nast in Harper’s Weekly Debate
A discourse defends Nast style cartoons as a force for public truth. If public figures misuse power or join enemies of the country, pictorial representations reveal the facts, true or false, to inform the people and deter theft of national blessings.
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Thomas Nast
Harpers Weekly
Longer Presidential Terms Could Stabilize Nation
The author argues for eight year presidential terms to reduce four year cycles of turmoil. A longer term would lessen national unrest, strengthen government, and lessen interference with business and markets. The piece contends extended terms would curb trading politicians and allow leaders to govern with steadier focus.
Travelers Return from Europe Share Speaking Echoes
The piece reflects on returning travelers from Europe and the varied impressions they bring. It notes differences in judgment, taste, and knowledge among those who have crossed the continent and the lingering charm of listening to their travel narratives.
Chicago Rebuilds After Great Fire With Rapid Growth
A observer praises Chicago's recovery from the great fire. He notes three miles of new buildings, rapid reconstruction, and steep lot values behind Main Street. The piece hopes for a moral as well as material improvement in the West’s great city.
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Chicago
West
Gubernatorial Choice in New York War Era
The article contrasts two NY gubernatorial candidates, one a wartime government ally, the other allied with the South by actions. It praises Dix as tested and faithful to duty, arguing the Empire State should not endorse the opposing Democrat’s record. Patriotism calls for Dix's election.
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New York
Empire State
Gen
Dix
Chronic murmurers swing between war cry and peace plea
The passage criticizes people who shout for an advance on Richmond when not ready and cry for peace when war looks favorable. It argues they push for bold action only to oppose reprisals once justice is served and compensation completed without bloodshed.
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Richmond
No Flagged Commercial Line to Distant Seas Declined
The remark notes lack of encouragement for a commercial line bearing the flag to distant seas and highlighting the freeman birthplace. It cites Rope Island with one hundred thirty nine cotton factories as context for industrial capacity.
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Rope Island
Sermon at State Street M E Church by Rev Warren
The Schooner George W Whitford, under Captain Charles D Eddy, has been freshly repainted and is ready to sail soon with a cargo of fruit. Walter S Fish a brakeman on the Providence Warren Bristol railroad fractured a rib while coupling cars on Friday the 18th instant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Whitford
Charles D. Eddy
Walter S. Fish
Providence, Warren & Bristol Railroad
Rev E M Smith to Preach at State Street M E Church
Wesleyan University pastor Rev E M Smith of Middletown Conn will preach at the State Street M E Church tomorrow Sunday during the day. A two pound two ounce Black Catawba grape cluster from Mrs James F DeWolf's farm was left at the office on Thursday.
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C. W. Warren
Quarry Street
Fall River
State Street
M. E
E. M. Smith
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Conn
James F. DeWolf
Debating Club Considers Eight Hour Workday Law
Members of the Metacom Debating Club plan to discuss next Tuesday evening whether establishing an eight hour workday by law would benefit or injure working men. The question frames a public policy issue for the local audience.
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Metacom Debating Club
Missing clothes provoke town center alarm
Residents warn others after a family from the town center left clothes out for several nights and vanished by morning, sparking concern and curiosity.
Stalker and Hopkins Offer Grand Town Hall Show
The Great Original and only Stalker and Hopkins present a grand performance in Town Hall this Saturday evening. A lively list of entertainers is promised, with excellent entertainment expected.
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Stalker
Stalker & Hopkins
Town offers reward for arrest in bridge wall damage
The Town Council at a special meeting last Tuesday offered twenty five dollars for information leading to the detection and conviction of those who threw down portions of the walls on the bridge along the Pappoose squaw road.
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Pappoosesquaw Road
Pappoosesquaw
Peter Gladding
Bristol
R. I
Burglary at Pearse Store on Franklin and Thames
The Pearse store on the corner of Franklin and Thames streets was broken into on Friday evening September 20. A thief forced a rear window, fled with cigars and about five dollars in cash.
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John W. Pearse
Franklin and
Thames Streets
Free Lecture by Mr Hodgkinson at Town Hall Tomorrow
Mr Hodgkinson will give a free lecture in Town Hall tomorrow evening at 7:30. No collections. He will briefly expound on topics including To depart and be with Christ The Thief on the Cross Dives and Lazarus My Kingdom is not of this world and The Kingdom of God is within you.
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F. Hodgkinson
Town Hall
Christ
Thief
Cross
Dives
Lazarus
God
Graves
Dyer Bros
General Agents
Providence
J. Latham & CO
Washington St
Boston
Mass
William E Greene to Open Dancing School at Town Hall
Mr William E Greene of Providence will start a dancing school in all branches at Town Hall on Monday evening next, 30th inst. For details see circulars. The Providence Herald praises Greene saying he can make a man graceful and an accomplished dancer.
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William E. Greene
Providence
Town Hall
Providence Herald
W. E. Greene
Penitent couple released after public drunkenness
Moses Cherry and Ann Cherry were picked up on a public street by the police on Sunday in a state of beastly intoxication. They were committed to the lock up and brought before the Trial Justices' Court. They paid costs, promised to leave the State, and were discharged. They were last seen heading toward Pennsylvania.
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Moses Cherry
Ann Cherry
Pennsylvania
Lecture on St Patrick by Rev Lawrence Walsh Delights Town Hall
A large audience at Town Hall heard Rev Lawrence Walsh of Harford Connecticut speak under St Marys T A S. He traced the Irish nation from Paganism to Christian schools and churches and described St Patricks life and zeal. The listeners gave two hours of uninterrupted attention and hearty applause.
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Town Hall
Lawrence Walsh
Harford
Conn
St. Mary’s T. A. S
Grant and Wilson Campaign Club to ratify nominations
The Executive Committee of the Grant and Wilson Campaign Club calls a meeting for Thursday evening at the Town Hall to ratify Philadelphia Convention nominations. Bristol leads in announcing the public ratification meeting with promised speakers of noted oratorical ability. Seats will be reserved for ladies and all party lines are invited.
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Tzonor
Grant and Wilson Campaign Club
Town Hall
Philadelphia
Grant and Wilson Club
Bristol
Grant and Wilson
Grant
Providence
WM. H. Manchester
Fishermen’s steamers return with rich Maine coast catch
The Fishing Steamers Ospray and Kingfisher, under Captains Nickerson and Almy, docked after a three month Maine Coast cruise. They landed twenty seven thousand five hundred barrels worth eighteen thousand dollars. High Hook Nickerson claimed the top fishing honor as crews plan repairs and a final Narragansett Bay run to November 10.
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Ospray
George F. Nickerson
Kingfisher
Darwin Almy
Maine
Nickerson
Bristol
Narragansett Bay
Rhode Island Superintendents to Meet on Public Education
Rhode Island superintendents are invited to the Commissioner's office on Saturday September 28 1872 at 9 30 AM to discuss public school interests. Topics include truancy school apparatus examination of teachers and potential formation of a State Association of Superintendents.
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Rhode Island
Lecture Course by YMCA to Feature Noted Readers in November
A winter lecture course under the YMCA will begin around November featuring renowned speakers. J W Churchill and Rev Petroleum V Nasby will headline readings and talks, with Robert Laird Collier also scheduled. Nasby’s Hannah Jane topics explore love marriage and divorce in a humorous critique, outlining couple dynamics and social commentary. The program aims for a first class lineup, though plans remain subject to final arrangements.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
J. W. Churchill
Gough
D. R. Locke
Petroleum V. Nasby
Merriweathers
Hannah Jane
America
Mr. Merriweather
Rev Mr Adlam Preaches at Newport First Baptist
The Rev Mr Adlam of Newport filled the pulpit at the First Baptist Church last Sunday while the pastor was away.
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Mr. Adlam
Newport
First Baptist Church
Thanks to Hon. B. T. Eames for agricultural reports
Our thanks are due Hon. B. T. Eames M. C. of Washington D C for agricultural reports messages and other valuable public documents.
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B. T. Eames
M. C
Washington, D. C
First Baptist Church Holds Service Tomorrow
Rev. H. M. Jones, pastor of the First Baptist Church, will preach tomorrow after a two week vacation.
Gardner Chilson Portable Cone Furnaces At Manchester Stove
Notice urges buyers to view Gardner Chilson portable cone furnaces at J. Howard Manchester's stove shop on Bradford street. Describes furnaces as simple and highly radiating, suitable for all heating needs.
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Gardner Chilson
J. Howard
Manchester
Bradford Street
A Visit From Portsmouth to Pastor Miller
A Newport telegram invited the Reverend Wma Miller to be at home, and twenty-one Christian Church friends from Portsmouth arrived by Canonicus to occupy the parsonage on Pierce Street. The visit honored Miller after eleven years of pastoral service and left lasting tokens of friendship and good wishes for the future.
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Portsmouth
Newport
Canonicus
Christian Church and Society
Pierce Street
Wma. Miller
Yamoyden Poem by Bishop Eastburn Reveals Local Mount Hope Bay Tale
The late Bishop Eastburn is linked to a two hundred page poem Yamoyden written in Bristol. It centers on King Philip's fortunes with an Othello style romance about Yamoyden an Indian convert who marries a white maiden. Descriptions vividly capture Mount Hope Bay area scenes. A second edition was not produced.
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Russia
Onalaska
Yamoyden
Eastburn
Bristol
Philip
Mount Hope Bay
Crane's Lane and the tale of Old Crane
A long legended lane named Crane's Lane lies in a distant land. It features a deep well once called Old Crane's and warns children about can nibals who bake people in clam-bakes. The tale recalls a local figure Coo mer Haile and a debate on Crane's Lane's first settler, Old Crane.
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Crane
Crane’s Lane
Crane's Lane
Coomer Haile
Bristol
Warren
Coo-mer Haile
Ad-am
Old Crane
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