Bristol Pheniy Saturday Morning Jan 30 1884
Local newspaper item dated Saturday morning January 30 1884. Brief fragmented notice lists the name Che Bristol Pheniy and the publication day, with no further details readable.
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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1864
Page
2
The War and the Crusade Emotions and Expeditions
The article contrasts the war’s bright and dark sides, praising sanitary and Christian aid, soldier support, and civilian sacrifices while detailing the controversial Crusade preaching by Peter the Hermit. It recounts mobilization, motives offered to nobles and debtors, and the crowd’s fervor leading to an army of about 300,000 and the Antioch siege’s turning point.
The Preaching of Peter the Hermit Sparks European Crusade
A poor monk greets the Patriarch of Jerusalem and declares he will rouse Europe to reclaim the Shrine of the Saviour. Simon Novobesio contemplates the monk’s zeal and the looming crusade, imagining a great conflict sparked by Peter the Hermit’s pledge to free the temple and Palestine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Jerusalem
Europe
Simon
Italy
Gaul
Spain
Thas
Temple of
Solomon
Palestine
General Blair Resigns From Army Post
General Frank Blair has resigned his position in the army ending his official duty. The move comes after years of service with no stated successor or reasons given in the brief notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Blair
Army
Bristol to Portsmouth steam ferry linked to Old Colony Line
The Newport extension of the Old Colony and Fall River Railroad would connect Bristol and Portsmouth via a steam ferry at Bristol Ferry. This would ease travel between Providence and Newport, boost property values in Bristol County, and draw visitors by shortening trips to Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Portsmouth
Newport
Old Colony
Fall River
Providence
Bristol Ferry
Nuisance at Post Office Evening Crowd Abated
Local crowds of young people gathered in the vestibule after the Providence mail, blocking movement and causing disorder. Deputy Sheriff N S Greene assisted to restore order and authorities plan changes to make the post office safe for all, including ladies, in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Easie
N.S. Greene
Oceaaeion
New Bedford boat-builder to join local firm
A new resident, Mr D D Alay, renowned for boat building in New Bedford, will move to our area next week. He has crafted admired boats including the Custom House vessel and will join the John Herreshoff boat-building firm at the town's head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D D. Alay
New Bedford
Almy
Custom House
John Herreshoff
Auth
Fourth Y M C A lecture on The Christian as a business man
Rev. E. H. Wright will speak at the Christian Baptist Church in the Young Men's Christian Association course. The Sunday evening talk is scheduled for 7 1 2 o'clock with the subject The Christian as a business man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
E. H. Wright
Christian Baptist Church
Town Council and Probate Court Meet Monday at Two
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council and Court of Probate will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon next at two o'clock.
Rhode Island in the Rebellion by Edwin M. Stone
The Providence Journal notes a new subscription edition of Rhode Island in the Rebellion by Edwin M. Stone. The author recounts Rhode Island’s three years in the war and promises a comprehensive view of the Army of the Potomac campaigns with Rhode Island regiments and batteries highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Edwin M. Stone
Providence Journale
Army of the Potomac
Rhode Islander
Credited to the Wrong House
A Norfolk newspaper exchange laments locals being miscredited to another paper The author recalls clipping an article about Mr Swinburne's Flour Mill and complains the Bristo Pursix editor misattributed it The piece ends by asking for forgiveness for the mix-up and notes the locals are hard to find this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nrwrort Nrwa
Bristo
Pursix
Isene
Swinburne
Nrwrorr Mracver
Mercury
Urge Welcome Home for Bristolian Veterans Returning
The piece calls on Bristol citizens to plan a hearty reception for Union veterans from Bristol who have reenlisted for three years and are soon to return on furloughs. It urges someone to organize a proper welcome at their arrival and for all to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
New Brororp
Faurxp Greexz
Purchase Street
Bernride
Camp Reiggs
Readville
Burnside
Miss Bailey Appears at Town Hall Under YMCA Auspices
A full house gathered Monday evening at Town Hall to see Miss Bailey the accomplished reader. The event was presented under the auspices of the Young Men's Christian Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inet
Town Hall
Concert of the Hoffmans Delights Town Hall Audience
The Concert of the Hoffmans on Tuesday evening at Town Hall drew a fashionable audience and received repeated applause. The piano used belonged to the High Sheriff William Maxfield of Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Qlliam Maxfield, Eeq
Warren
Soldiers' Friend Society Contributions January 27 1864
Records donations for the Soldiers' Friend Society ending January 27 1864 listing multiple individuals by name and amount with items including merino under shirts neckties socks and woolen coats. A forwarded box to the Sanitary Commission dated January 28 1864 contains dressing gowns towels shirts socks bed clippers boards and dominoes and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedro Guiterns
Tope Walker
Annie F. Monru
Sarah P. Briggs
Jonathan Waldron
Hathaway
J. Norris
Hops Walker
R Rogers
Sanitary Commission
C. MN. Suxparp
Stereoptician Exhibitions Begin in Warren
The stereoptician opens in Warren with shows on Tuesday February 2 and runs through Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Town Hall hosts additional performances Friday evening Saturday afternoon and evening and Monday evening February 5 6 and 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Town Hall
Reverend J Lewis Diman to Speak at Town Hall Lecture
The association course presents Rev J Lewis Diman formerly of this town delivering the next lecture at Town Hall on Tuesday evening. He is known for his former ties to the community and will address attendees on a current topic of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lewis Diman
Association
Town Hall
President Pardon Halts Desertion Death Sentence
Francis S. Flasnefl of the Second RI regiment, condemned to death for desertion, has been pardoned by the President. The reprieve alters the final outcome of the military trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter Francis S. Flasnefl
R I. Regiment
Annual Meeting of the Providence and Bristol Railroad Company
The Providence and Bristol Railroad met at India Street Providence to hear the directors' report for the year ending November 30 1863. Net earnings were 1132512 with a 6 percent dividend on preferred stock. Directors elected include Robert H Ives Amos D Smith and others. Resolutions authorized stock arrangements with Fall River Warren and Providence Railroad Company and potential ferry and railway connections. Adjourned with Childe reelected president and Stone as superintendent and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence, Warren and Bristol Railroads Company
India Street
Providence
United State
Robert H. Ives
Amos D. Smith
Wm. Goddard
Marshall Woods
Leon Chappotin
Earl P. Mason
Charles T. Child
Thomas Q. Turner
Samuel W. Church
Fall River, Warren and Providence
Brieto
New York
General Assembly
Bristol
Bristol Ferry
Old Colony and Newport Railway Company
Charles T. Childe
L. M E. Stone
Steamer Bradford Durfee Burned At Fall River Wharf
The Bradford Durfee caught fire about half past eight Monday morning at her Fall River wharf. The blaze started near the boilers and spread to the engine frame and upper works, which were destroyed. Water from engines caused the ship to settle and sink through the port holes, though the hull and likely the engine were not seriously damaged. The steamer Perry now operates in her place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford Durfee
Fall River
Perry
Goney’s Lady’s Book Subscriptions Offer
Goney’s Lady’s Book for February features a steel plate engraving of St Valentine and a colored fashion plate with six figures plus many engravings on dress and beadwork designs. Stories and reading matter are of high quality. The publisher notes record subscriber growth and states the magazine’s circulation rivals any fashion publication in the United States. Subscriptions for Paznik and the Lady’s Book are $4 for one year, cash in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Goney
United States
The Lady's Farzxp February Issue Review
The February number features a Sylvan Retreat steal plate engraving and a splendid double fashion plate. It includes a new popular song Kind friends are near her and an engraving of the Rescue of Arthur Steele. Fifteen pages of fashion work tables novelties and flowers. Published by Deacon and Peterson Philadelphia at $20 per year or two copies for $3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother
Arthur Steele
Deacon and Peterson
Walnant Street
Philadelphia
February Stu DEXT AND Schoolmate magazine note
The February issue arrived early in the week. Aimed at young readers the issue features stories dialogues enigmas and music. Published by Joseph H Allen 119 Washington Street Boston with club rates for multiple copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Allen
Washington Street
Boston
Troches Promoted for Soldiers as Cold Remedy
An inspection notes many knapsacks contain Troches for colds. General Burnside will set up headquarters in Harrisburg to recruit up to 50,000 for the Ninth Army Corps. New York public lighting costs half a million with sixteen thousand gas burners in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ax Orricgris Tox Aruy
Brown
Burnside
Harrisburg
Ninth Army Corps
New York
The Revolution of Ideas in the Civil War Era
The piece lauds the Civil War era as a revolution of ideas, noting the destruction of political fictions such as the divine right of slavery and states rights. It argues that secession collapsed and a new philosophy will guide North and South, while criticizing Southern rhetoric like Cotton is King and Slavery as essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Times
United States
Europe
Iowa
Caraccas
Nor Homines
South
Cotton
America
Armes
Lucifer
Heaven
Satan
Richmond
Charleston
Louisiana
Greace
Chariel
McClstran
Jily
Indiana
McCixclan
Gen Gantt
Arkansas
Conservatism hard hit by war talk and the South's fate
A long, clipped critique contrasts Southern states rights doctrine with Union resolve. It rails at slavery's impact, cites McClure’s letter, notes volunteerism and conscription, and argues the people drive America toward unity, freedom, and faith.
Senate and House Proceed on Legislation and Education Inquiry
The Senate met in adjournment with the Governor presiding and a House messenger delivering sundry bills to committees. Lawmakers discussed military service exemptions, education inquiries, public buildings, and the Bristol Normal School pupil and teacher counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
K. Grosvenor
Secretary of State
House of Representatives
Updike
Hazard
South Kingstown
Supreme Court
New Shoreham
Blake
Bristol
Elizabeth Smith
Peaker
Davie
North Providence
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Bristol Pheniy
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Eaym
Nercy
Hellespont
Asia Minor
Tartary
Arabia
Amiens
St. Peters
Rome
Gregory the VII
Britain
Scandinavia
Asia
Asu
Saul
David
Uriah
Pope Urban the Second
Clermont
France
Nazareth
Bethleham
Mount Calvary
Ascension
Mount Olivet
Lermit
Thia
Thomas Fuller
Sina
Promised Land
Rhine
Danube
Germany
Godfrey of Bourllon
Antioch
Roccal “Affairs
Miss Bailey
Woodbury
Jndastry
Committee On Education
Ir. Lapham
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