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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1843
Page
3
A garbled account references a magnetism experiment with a subject named Ghedlikr and observers under supervision, describing reactions and alleged demonstrations. It then shifts to Providence January session coverage with debates over funding, military matters, and legislative adjournment details touching auctions, pensions, and electoral procedures.
The Senate and House discuss revenue, tariffs, and postal duties in a lively session. Topics include a joint resolution on free trade with foreign nations and proposed postage reductions, with committee references and adjourning motions noted.
In Newport on Thursday evening John L Kenn of Salem to Miss Huth Be Kice of Newport. Also Mr John Blograham of High Kingeown to Miss Hetitia Paul of Providence. Gov Rion Elking formerly of North Carolina to Maps Haubal Davm aged I. In town Mr George Barker aged 64. Mrs Nancy N daughter of Captain Abyah Lure aged in Bib year. Mrs Many Ann wife of Mr Thoman in aged 27. Humphrey Idridge public speaker to c year five age. Five Newport Asylum inmate Al bro aged about 70. Deborsh Treyor aged 60, daughter of late Robert Taylor.
Fragmented OCR text mentions places and names with unclear roles. The legible bits reference Volaat Wis and entities like Unig Vuigilta and Talon with partial dates or actions. Unable to determine a coherent event or outcome from the damaged source.
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