This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1853
Page
2
District Attorney Park argues current law fails to shut tippling shops and urges a quick simple statute. He calls for empowered warrants to raid shops and seize illegal paraphernalia, aiming to disrupt retailers and force closures. Beecher remarks fade amid hall noise as committee schedules next meeting.
Hannah Allen, 56, perished after a lamp flare ignited her clothing in a Sturbridge home. She trapped flames with water from a well, saving an elderly man before succumbing nine hours later. Husband and neighbors aided, but the incident warns against burning fluid use.
A harsh critique of go-betweens who carry tales between neighbors. The slanderer’s head is blamed for spreading injurious reports, viewed as more vile than the offender themselves. The piece condemns double-dealing intermediaries who, under friendly guise, act as traitors and poison social trust.
The trial for the murder of Mrs. Lynch and Mrs. Shaw concluded after four days. The jury found Spring guilty of murder in the first degree. The convict’s boldness is described as unparalleled.
A fragmented report notes a meeting of caulkers and workers who resolved to raise wages by ten percent. The document mentions an expected strike today but indicates no strike will occur. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Tom Panera and an unclear threat involving a group and a river. No concrete dates locations or outcomes are present in readable text.
Whig slate lists William W. Hoppin of Providence for Governor Samuel Rodman of South Kingstown for Lieutenant Governor William R. Watson for Secretary of State Christopher Robinson of Camperlan for Attorney General Samuel B. Vernon of Newport for General Treasurer George G. King of Newport for Eastern District Congress nomination.
The town invites voters to the annual meeting for electing nine congressmen and state officers on Wednesday. Whigs urged to be early at the polls to secure a strong majority, with Bristol capable of delivering at least 150 votes in favor of the Whig ticket.
The message calls all friends to mobilize on Wednesday to persuade every man to vote against repealing the Liquor Law. It urges action to secure at least a two hundred vote majority and to ensure each poll deposit a NO ballot.
Election guidance explains all voting must occur in two envelopes. The Governor and General Officers go in one, while Senators and Representatives go in another marked for Senator and Representatives. Voters opposed to liquor law repeal vote No, supporters vote Yes.
The board of canvassers will meet at the court house this morning to canvass the voter list. Interested residents are invited to attend.
The regular monthly meeting of the Court of Probate will be held at the Probate Office at 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon next.
The Providence Journal reports that only 10,000 dollars are lacking to fund the Bristol railroad subscription. The committee has worked with industry and perseverance and expects to call a meeting for organization in a few days. The paper notes renewed public spirit and urges prompt subscriptions to complete the funding.
The Boston Times urges Rhode Island voters to back the Whig ticket to oppose the Charter aristocracy and defend conservative policy. It frames the election as a broader clash between aristocracy and democracy with national implications for U S senators and Congress members.
The article argues before the election that repeal will reopen liquor outlets and tempt a community into intemperance. It warns about factions supporting or opposing the act, naming groups tied to alcohol profits and moral restraint, urging citizens to voters to answer with a decisive No or yes based on reform goals and public order.
The note announces a future piece on Gold Digging and mentions Rev. Mr. Hobart’s temperance lecture at the Methodist Church Tuesday evening. It invites broad attendance, noting people enjoy hearing sound reasoning regardless of profit.
Fennssree's Boys' magazine for youths has been published by F and G C Rand of Boston and greatly improved in appearance. It is advertised as the best magazine for children with engaging and instructive content. Annual price and postage are noted, with prepaid options available.
A public notice urges residents to vote on a liquor question next Wednesday and warns not to miss the important ballot. The brief emphasizes civic participation and timely action for the election.
The notice states voters entitled to six envelopes of each kind from the Town Clerk six days before the election. Voters should obtain them now and be ready to vote early on Wednesday.
News from ships arriving in San Francisco via Aspinwall with specie totaling 1 992 000 dollars includes 200 000 in hands of postmen. California dates reach March 1 while other vessels report yellow fever losses and maritime hazards. Reports of robberies, hangings, and fights accompany updates on trains, mines, and local violence in Sacramento Shasta and Los Angeles.
The brig Broome under Captain F. Clayton, sailing from Matanzas to New Orleans, was fired upon by a Spanish manofwar brig between Matanzas and Havana. The Spanish demanded 5 for the shot, the crew refused, paid after detention, and Captain Rodney the American Consul requested a written statement for the Captain General but Captain F. declined to risk repercussions.
The Baltimore schooner Manchester reports being boarded 20 miles east of Cape Antonio by twelve men from a Spanish cruiser. They seized cargo and opened consignees letters, demanded 30 dollars for safe passage, then released the vessel. Dominican President Santana installed February 15. Port au Prince crew condemned to imprisonment.
The Pittsfield Union reports a marriage in the town with a combined age of 140 years. The bride is sixty two, and the groom is eighty? This item notes the union of an older couple and cites their ages.
In Cincinnati March 29 an illness marked by water buildup led to the death of Mrs. Fillmore. Mr. Fillmore will take the body to Buffalo soon. The Senate adjourned after news. A mass meeting in Market Square nominated an independent ticket to defend public schools against Catholic influence. Catholics and Jews joined, supporting church colleges and opposing foreign ecclesiastical meddling with the school system.
In Wasanetox March 99 the Gardiner claim trial admitted evidence by Jacob Sanchez Navarro showing Mexican signatures and a seal on Gardiner's papers were forgeries. Navarro testified that one signature was not the handwriting of the represented party and that his home was misspelled. Adjourned.
The H. E. M. steamer Buzzard sighted near Gayo Verde two large slavers. One boat contained six drowned African captives and gear indicating slaving activity. The other held materials and amenities for 9000 or 1200 Africans. authorities warn of a prior report of a surge in captive numbers.
A list of Rhode Island government appointments is announced including William Barker as Surveyor at Providence Asa Gray as Surveyor at Tiverton and Lyndon Taylor as Surveyor at Pawcatuck with most new appointees noted as lacking strong quarter interest.
Washington correspondent reports the crowd still gathers as applicants flood offices and the Postmaster General warns public business suffers. Arthur Spring Jr. is released to a Southwark home then re jailed in Moyamensing Prison after new revelations linking his father to planned crimes.
The sea tiger weighing 145 pounds was captured in Long Island Sound. It measured five feet two inches in length and, upon discovery, howled loudly and fought a dog, which it severely wounded.
A Boston Journal despatch from New York reports a clipper Golden Eight boat reaching Antigua with seven crew left behind due to mast damage. Ten men arrived in town, names listed, while other vessels faced a gale and two ships sunk with losses.
Fragmentary text shows a petitioner urging state leaders to appoint Kane. The unclear source references a president and Gates, but the key claim is a call for appointment. Entities are uncertain due to garbled OCR.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.