Patriotism and vigilance for Republican unity and liberty
A call to national alertness urges Republicans to rise above party lines, defend liberty, and oppose Hayes and Wheeler opponents. It argues the North supports Union values, condemns sectionalism, and warns that lax vigilance risks national ruin. The piece stresses equal rights for all and proactive defense of the country.
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United States
St. Louis
Hayes
Wheeler
New England
Bunker Hut
Atlantic Coast
Hus
Family reunion marks forty second anniversary at Newton Centre
A large gathering celebrated Rev. S. F. Smith D D in Newton Centre Mass on September 16 the forty second wedding anniversary. Attendees included Dr and Mrs Smith Mrs Smiths mother six children with spouses and eleven grandchildren.
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S. F. Smith
Newton Centre
Mass
H. M. Jones
Devonport
Iowa
J. D. Candee
Bridgeport Sandard
Burmah
J. F. Morton
New London Laterary Institution
N.el
The Life of William M Tweed Illustrated
A sketch titled The way of the transgressor 14 hard illustrates the life of William M Tweed. The piece reflects on his rise and fall within 19th century New York politics.
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Waliam M. Tweed
The Great Massachusetts Bore Opens Across The Hills
A quirky Century year note mocks thinned generosity on sea voyages to Europe and predicts a civic cleansing to curb excess. It contrasts bankrupts’ rise with commentary on Yale College Boat Crew editorials and the Yankee exploration of natural holes for pay.
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Yale College
New York World
Harper's Weekly Praised for Journalistic Excellence and Civic Role
The commentary lauds Harper's Weekly as a model of journalism with fine editorials striking illustrations and neat letter press. It notes the centennial exhibition drawing near one hundred thousand visitors daily and portrays the nation advancing rapidly toward Philadelphia with collective pride in progress and freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Weekly
Philadelphia
Paris Exposition 1878 and new Parisian buildings
From Our Paris Correspondent dated September 14 1876 reports rapid urban renewal in Paris ahead of the 1878 International Exposition. Emphasis on white stone facades cleaned every five years, new streets and grand buildings, the Trocadero bridge over the Seine, and planned openings of the Freav de Opera retail street and direct avenues to unite American quarters. The writer notes cost of living rise for residents and expresses hope for a strong American showing at the fair.
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Paris
Boulogne
America
Bristol
Mount Hope
Lis
Hotel de Ville
Freave d' Opera
Capitol
Grand Hotel
Palas Royal
Champ de Mars
Philadelphia
Seine
Place du Roi du
Rome
Vienna
da Triomphe
New York
Creedmoor
Newton
Hell Gate
United States
Paris Escape Inventions Raise American Safety Debate
A letter describes an inventor’s rapid ground descents and multi-person rescues from windows, praising Paris uses while noting American hotels need escape devices. The writer calls for impartial critique and cites interest in Bristol history articles from the Phawnix.
Turbulent Ottoman Empire Provokes European Action
The article condemns Turkish rule as obstinate and dangerous, warning that Mohammedan tyranny taints this century's history. It urges Europe to press for intervention, notes no lasting peace yet, and doubts Turkey will ever reach parity with European powers.
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Turkey
Europe
Centennial Exposition crowds and metric bureau updates
The article notes record crowds at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition with 125 000 visitors in one day and 600 New York police for order. It mentions Gov Tilden addressing the throng and high rail traffic by the Pennsylvania Railroad. It also reports the American Metric Bureau formed in Boston to promote the metric system with offices planned in major cities.
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Centennial Treasury
New York
Grant
Tribune
Tilden
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Boston
American Metric Bureau
Tremont Place
Chicago
New York Tribune
Speer
Paris
London
Nebraska
Union Pacific Railroad
the Pioneer
O.F. Davis
U.P R
Omaha
Neb
Brazil
CN. Crittenton
Sixth Avenue
Cattle as Money Reported in North Carolina
The North Carolina Journal notes money scarcity has cows used as currency with thin cows worth eight dollars, good cattle ten, fat stock thirteen, reflecting local barter. The Newburyport Herald recounts a Texas visitor in Newburyport with four generations under one roof. The English decimal reform debate and the American Metric Bureau proposal are discussed as time-saving educational and commercial gains.
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The
North Carolina Journal
James Yates
Association
Boston
American Metric Bureau
Harvest Home Festival at Trinity Church Celebrates Gratitude
The second annual Harvest Home Festival at Trinity Church drew a large audience to the Town Hall. Floral and fruit displays, a cross of white flowers, and ample vegetables highlighted the decor. Rev. F. S. Fischer preached on every good gift from above. the Trinity choir, with a six-member orchestra, offered an exceptional choral service directed by Wm. R. Trotter.
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Trinity Church
James DeWolf Perry
Trinity Parish
F. S. Fischer
Natick
Mass
Calbraith Perry
Baltimore
Fischer
Trinity Church Choir
Wm. R. Trotter
Gather Them In From the Fields as Jack Frost Strikes
A cautionary note urges gathering children from dangerous paths and securing the year’s harvest from perilous fields before harm arrives. It warns of Jack Frost biting apples and a malign force described as the Angle of Evil, busy with poisonous aims.
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Jack
Seamen Bethel Meetings Dignify Bristol Year 1826
In 1826 Bristol saw notable bethel meetings to aid seamen with Rev. Edward T. Taylor leading Methodist efforts. Meetings on board vessels like Ballance and Neptune drew crews and landsmen, ending Oct 15 aboard the Charlotte with a sermon urging salvation and steadfast shipboard faith.
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Bethel
Edward T. Taylor
Father Taylor
Methodist Church
Salvation
Bristol
Ballance
Martin Bennett
Francis
Stephen Martin
George Munro Olive Branch
Nathaniel Gladding, Jr
Mao
Wiliam
Charlotte
Thomas Church, Jr
Church
Taylor
Methodist Episcopal Church
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Daniel
Phawnix
Newburyport Herald
Texas
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Richmond, R. L
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Bristol Young Men’s Christian Association
Hope Street
Board of Managers
Court House
George T. French
Issac F. Williams
Col. J. B. Burgess
Supreme Court
Matteson
Joseph M Blake
Robert A. Champlain
Turner
Blake
P. A
Bristol Ph&nix
Zion
Jesus Christ the Lord
Glory
Paradise
Standard
National Railway Publication Company
South Fifth Street
Emmanuel
R.1
Abby Dewolf
Schenck
Dr. Schenck
Arch Sts
Seld
South Royalton
Wistan
Bright
Hunntt
Hunt
Hale
Pike
Geo. T. French
Mount Hope Building
Sfope and
Wardwell Streets
R. I
H. Richards
Odd Fellows Building
Bradford Street
G. P. Barnes
G. W. Easterbrooks
A. M
R. Um
Geo. A. Pike
Rope
Bradford Streets
DaCosta
N. C. Bedell
MoRriLu
Mary M. Morrill
David Morall
Andrews
Warren
George TW. Andrews
Turnen
Rehoboth
Freelove Turner
Davi Turner
David Turner
Buakk
East Providence
Instant
Lydia C. Blake
Parker
Pawtucket
Peleg P. Parker
Patterson
Seekonk
Minerva M Patterson
Barden
Tiverton
Nathaniel B. Borden
Buffington
Fall River
Clara A Bullington
Reynolds
Thomas A. Reynolds
Smith
Newport
Elizabeth II Smith
Capt
Samuel Smith
Stanton
Elizabeth A
Nathan Stanton
Phoenix Marine Journal
Port of
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Ro Borden
Mason
Ro Durtee
Gannon
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R. Borden
Durtee
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Poazer
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Cole’s River
B Durtee
Tm Provident
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Schr Favorite, Dyer, From Providence. Schr Whale
Edwards
Prudence
Ida
Goff
Union Quartette
Homer Boprugue
Brooklyn
Kor Meredith
DeWitt Talmadge
Reid
Seth Paull
Chanel Street
Seti
Paull
John Wing Munro
Bristol Y. M. C. A
Erlene
Nassau
Rens Co
J. Bride & CO
Tors Union
Greer
Broadway
Hoover
J Latham &Co
Washington Street
Dodd’s
C.n.crittenton
N. Y
Union
Hope
High Streets
Herbert Bosworth
Emma Brown
Rhode
Freeborn Manchester
Henry W. Tripp
Reuben W. Wood
R. Ward
Kate McCarton
Miss Sherry
John B. Pearce
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