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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1854
Page
3
Aug 11 reports indicate newly elected city directors fired about fifteen teachers on sectarian grounds. Protests intensify as Catholics and Protestants clash. meanwhile fires destroy the Applebee Smith mill in Smithfield and a Balch stable on Pond Street, with extensive property losses and uninsured risk noted.
A Buffalo Advertiser correspondent in Kingston Canada West notes a flood of new arrivals by boat, with crews bringing many emigrants eastward. The voyage is crowded and deaths are reported at several ports during the ascent of the Lake.
A man blasting rocks near Kettle Point farm below the city was killed by a premature explosion. He warned others away before ignition, his body swept into the river channel. His body was recovered by a boat and sent to the Massachusetts side for an inquest. the name is not learned.
A couple at Bailey's Hotel in Lower Sandusky Ohio episode ends with a man suspected of deception, claiming wife rights while another woman reveals enticement and mesmerism claims. The man fled with the wife’s key for a Sabbath morning escape, leaving authorities seeking his capture.
The Hard Shells of the city adopted a resolution to institute inquiries after Judge Bronson declined the Governor nomination. Dr. Graham indicted for the murder of Col. Lonng, pleaded not guilty, recommitted to City Prison, trial set for next month. Beef prices fell about one dollar per hundred with some sales at 7. Tornado near Lancaster Centre to Bolton caused rain, uprooted trees, and damaged crops and fruit trees. narrow path.
To Providence on Tuesday Mr Lucile A Wheelock and Miss Louise A Leonard both of that city 10th inst Mr William F Bullock and Miss Mary Harrington both of Providence To Woonsocket 6th inst Mr Seriel Seamens of Blackstone and Miss Lydia Ann Ellis of Smithfield Same date Mr Whipple Gordon and Mrs Jane Gordon both of Smithfield in Stonington on the 10th inst Mr Benjamin M Hazard and Alexandria H Favin both of Providence In Robertville 8 C Qlinat Rev John Hill Lather formerly of Warren and Miss Anne Judon of Robertville
To this town on Thursday night last Mew Elian T widow of Capt Martin Bennett aged 67 years. In this town on the 16th mat Eugene Fletcher only son of oe Hoganl Almira W Burgess aged 10 months and 14 days. Cold in thy bad my baby love lull thy little head to rest. These arms no more shall fondly twine around thy infant form. No more lips will press the hive. fei aoc euet kisses warm.
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