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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1855
Page
3
The passage describes a maritime scheme involving harbor control and a steamship, with references to a transfer of arms to fishermen and a port situation. It mentions the United States steamship and a long wait for nearly twelve days, with oddities in cabin descriptions and a pivot gun at the port.
A nautical scene aboard the ship Hermann shows crew obeying a captain’s call to lower and launch boats. The deck flooded as the water pipes sprayed and sails filled, creating a dramatic but orderly exercise observed by all hands.
Timothy Sullivan and a companion were assaulted by three men on South Main Street on Saturday evening around 8 30. Sullivan suffered a fracture above the ankle, treated at home by Dr. Rivers. The attackers, unknown to Sullivan and his companion, fled the scene.
January 26. Sheriff mobilizes military and a large police force to quell the canal riot. About forty brigand protesters were arrested and brought to the city.
A man named G. Filelli alias Craft is arrested in New York on a slave trade charge. The complaint says he outfitted the schooner Advance in September 1852 for a voyage to Africa to procure slaves and served as its captain.
The New Bedford Mercury notes drafts totaling 870 000 on owners of ships in the whaling fleet, drawn through Belignl Eu Sturdy Merchants Bank.
The quondam caloric ship Aricerom is rapidly being converted into a steamship and is expected to join the marine fleet with the god motive power within weeks. In Salem an accident killed apprentice George W. Pope of Price bakers after a horse threw him in South Salem. He later died from brain injuries with no obvious wounds other than a slight scar.
The French Spoliation Bill clears the House of Representatives by a decisive vote of 110 to 1096 before facing the potential veto. If enacted, the long-delayed payments will start, partially settling the historic claims. Providence,
The readable text suggests a railroad line issue near a sheriff and mentions a value figure around 6900. Details are fragmented and names or dates are unreadable, limiting a clear summary of events or entities.
Fragmentary report cites mild weather in Tsaye and notes a gardener’s green growth. Mentions three barrels of merere pod shipped to New, price twenty five dollars per barrel, plus vague references to volunteers and upcoming official papers.
Teviers confirm three concerts this week for the benefit of churches in prox Texas and New Orleans. reports note a fierce battle near River with Texas riders ending in victory for a local party. several shipyards restart activity in East Region including a 1000 ton vessel by Hugh Fickay and others resuming Chelsea operations.
Two Philadelphia youths prepared for a duel after an insult in a late-19th century incident. The challenger drew but fled at the cue three, avoiding violence. In New Orleans, Seban Pages was convicted of manslaughter after a bowie knife duel in 1842.
The report notes that Mormons appear content with Governor Steptoe and express hope of returning to the faith, signaling a favorable view of the new administration and potential religious reengagement.
Laborers digging for gas pipes in San Francisco uncovered a large box containing three barrels with bottles of orange water and gin, plus empty bottles. The box likely landed in the city five years ago and was buried by its owner in a secluded spot.
The article notes California's population growth slowed as gold excitement waned. It cites 23,253 newcomers by ship in 1894 with 15,100 Chinese among them, and estimates total immigration from all sources at no more than 40,000.
Washington correspondent reports military commissions issued and enlistments made for service within a foreign state. The Golploneres Commander-in-Chief and Governor-General holds 12,000 shares valued at 25 each, totaling 200,000 shares and five million dollars. Bond issues of 30,000,000 will serve as reserve funds if needed.
The Sandwich Advocate reports Capt. Caleb Perry of the coasting schooner Sylvia Bandwich and his entire crew died of cholera between the 4th and 5th inst. The vessel carried oysters from a Georgia river plantation toward Savannah when illness spread. Sailor Solomon Newcomb died on the 4th, Perry on the 15th at age 26, and crew member Henry C. Butler aged 18 plus the Chicago cook also died. The vessel owner placed the schooner under Mr Keene to return to Sandwich, with most crew from Sandwich.
Azro Shipper of Shewsbury Vermont spotted a large bear near his camp on a Wednesday morning. The bear fled into the sunlit woods as other bears appeared, drawing in nearby sportsmen to assist in the pursuit.
Local Cincinnati operators held a netting to oppose prohibitory taot but resolved to circulate a sale ban on quor Sunday. They urged bars to close and warned against any further relaxation, signaling organized resistance to sale restrictions.
A late 19th century column describes hardship in a small town where a poor man allegedly stole to feed his family. A benevolent butcher and a city watcher observe a scene of destitution with children eating provisions. The story shifts to several unrelated incidents including a postmaster killed in a handcar accident, a skating fatality, a coal boat fire with deaths, a mugging, and a lecture on prayer.
The Rev Mr Trapnell will reprise his Sermon to the Young tomorrow evening in St Michael's Church. Service to commence at 7 o'clock.
Married notices from Warren Newport and nearby towns record unions of Hiram F. Andrews with Jane C. Mason in Warren, Charles W. Gardner with Anne B. Hicks in Newport, Henry W. Weight with Mary B. Slocum in East Greenwich, John Hammond with Clarivsu Battey in Fall River, David A. Durkee with Harriet O. Grinnell in Tiverton, Levi Gifford with Mary Shaw in Westport, and Josiah F. Perkine with Helen M. Shaw in New Bedford.
A garbled OCR extract lists multiple brief notices of deaths and burials. Names appear with spouses and ages, including Martha Blake widow, and references to children and other individuals. The text is incomprehensible in places, but indicates a local death notice page with bereavements and dates in a sparsely legible format.
Readable fragments show names such as Durfee Providence routes and steamer Bradford Durfee with various origins including New York and Fall River. The text lists vessels like Durfee and Fashion along with passenger or cargo movements on Wednesdays and Sundays.
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