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Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1854

Page

2

Hidden Will Conflicts Test Family Loyalties

In a tense scene, Louisa must choose a sole legatee with two cousins to select from, while secrets of De Harrer’s will unfold. Madame Charlotte debates choices as characters weigh justice and charity, contrasting mottos of rightful claim versus loving one’s neighbor.

Lovisa Louisa Mme Charlotte de. Harrer Mme. Aime Malzen Joseph Mulzen God Christ

Horse Rampage Interrupts Second Advent Camp Meeting

During services at a Second Advent Camp Meeting held on Saturday evening near Pleasant Street, a horse attached to a wagon ran wild crashing into a crowded tent. Several attendees were injured, with Beitior of Westboro seriously hurt as the crowd fled in panic. The animal was finally secured after causing chaos and disruption to the sermon.

Pleasant Street O Lincoln's Nursery Conmet Beitior Westboro Worcester

Fearive arene ae circular axl distribution in the United States

A circulated appeals notice decries distress among fugitive slaves in Canada and calls for aid. It urges immediate funds medicines clothing and assistance, arguing slave-holders exploit the law via Liberia and urging American abolitionists to respond.

United States Canada

Homicide Lesson From St New York Incident

A brief remark notes a homicide at St New York with a drunk perpetrator whose misdeeds appeared elsewhere. It urges that such a man should not stay in hotels where peaceable ladies reside and calls for prudent actions by authorities.

Rowano Munpex St New York Ben Solway

Bar Cleared for Steamer Acnegeaareranis Near Franklin

Report states ae cables connect with the steamer Acnegeaareranis and a bar lies severan feet outside Franklin. Water between vessel and bar is about two feet at low tide, and Capt Bell notes an even Popa still exists that the vessel may be able to go off.

Steemer

Seventeenth Volume of the Phenix Reflects on Health and Duty

The article celebrates the Phenix completing its seventeenth volume and urges patrons to continue support. It warns of late summer illness, cholera, and the need for sanitary measures, diet moderation, and temperance. It notes fresher storms needed for air purification and cites local health patterns and a postponed temperance lecture due to illness in the Webster family.

Sirius Usu al Clement Webster

Excursion to Rocky Point Promoted With Band Onboard

An advertised trip to Rocky Point on Tuesday offers a scenic voyage with Gilmore’s Cornet Band aboard. Captain Winsign promotes ready visitor preparations and clambakes while tickets cost 25 cents due to limited seating.

Avil Rocky Point Winsign Gilmore

Unclear OCR fragment about steamer engine and anchors

fragmentary text describes a steamer engine and heavy anchors sunk or secured. details are unreadable and no clear event or entities identifiable.

Potter furniture of Providence advertises Westminster st location

The notice directs readers to the Potter brothers ad in Providence for furniture at 148 Westminster Street with claims of rich stock and low prices. It also lists race participants at Newport including the sloop Maria and Ella Jane among others, noting prizes of 8500 and 100 dollars.

Messrs. Potter Providence Westminster Street Newport Maria New York Yacht Club Ella Jane Harlem Wm. H. Colwell J. M. Waterbury Haze W. B.donean Cornelis M. H. Grinnell America Philadelphia R. F. Lopez Stevens

Reporter’s Nightlife and City Fires Stir Brooklyn News

The piece sketches a reporter’s nocturnal routine in Nassau Street as Brookly n burns shift to a major conflagration. It notes a sugar and spice mill in peril near the Baptist church, and reports on the Paris correspondent dispute at the Herald. It cites jury citizenship figures and Lafarge Hotel demolition preparations.

Kansas Nebraska Times Tribune Herald Nassau Street Brooklyn James Baptist Church Nassau-street J. G. Bennet Paris The Revoil Lafarge

Cholera Updates and Pressing News Notes from Phenix Aug 8 1654

The Phenix reports mild pleasant weather with cool air and notes 302 cholera deaths in New York City and county last week. Doctors warn many patients arrive in late stages and urge early treatment. The piece critiques city reporters and describes the bustling news scene among Times Tribune and Herald with reporters chasing every disaster and crime.

Phenix New York Graham Col. Loring St. Nicholas New York Daily Press Times Tribune Herald Wall Street Corps Oi Faa

Arrival of the Arabia After Europe Trip and War News

The steamship Arabia arrived in New York at 7 1 4 o'clock with 152 passengers from Liverpool after leaving on the 29th. Reports on crops are favorable. War news remains scarce with the Czar’s hard stance and Austria-Prussia alliance moves. Gortschakoff shifts to defend Bucharest, the Volga captured, and Madrid quiet after insurrection gains. The Baltic neutrals may sail. Austria and Prussia press for Russia to withdraw before proposals.

New York Arabia Liverpool Land Niagara Boston Tonawanda Austria Europe Prussia Mecklenburg Gortschakoff Baltschik Bay Madrid Cheirtinalis Eesers Palace Nee France England Aew Estrete Hos Vienna Russia Baltierta Majsty Islitanstio Hon Ees

Baltic mercantile privileges and warship movements noted

In the notice book references a possible U S concession on Baltic mercantile dues and Britain’s similar privilege for shipping. Eight new warships are reported nearing completion with steam gunboats on the way to the Baltic, and 100 picked Beha lice troops are to be sent to Turkey under military order.

Eepartero Ganat Barrain United States Baltic Behalice Turkey

Fire-Torn San Francisco and San Juan News Two Weeks Later

San Francisco suffered a July fire destroying 60 to 70 buildings including hotels, with losses around 250000 to 300000 dollars. Sacramento City faced a multi-block blaze causing near 500000 in damage. Minnesota mining town burned, with fifty thousand dollar loss. Reports note arrivals from the Star of the West and other ships, plus cholera deaths in San Juan and relief efforts by British and American vessels.

Star of the Colssadouiego San Francisco Golden Gate Hotel Jackson, Davis Front Oregon Streets Washington Davis Jackson Dram Oregon Street Jackson and Sacramento City 4Th Minnesota San Francisco Herald Anys Sais California Calif San Juan Jolly Star Et Juan Bermuda

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