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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1855
Page
2
The Bristol Rh U.S. with old and new ceremonies marks the laying of the cornerstone for a new stone church by the Catholic Congregational Society. Addressed by the pastor the rite included relics from earlier structures and a history of ministers and milestones in the parish.
The Bristol Rhode Island region notes James T. Brady as the chosen orator for Independence Day. A correspondence outlines invitations to deliver the address, with venue shifts from Congregational Church Bradford Street to St. Michael's Church. The piece also mentions a new Providence Daily Transcript and a July 25 anniversary event, plus potential American Firemen European tour.
European telegraph reports arrivals from June 2 to 6 with details on allied actions in the Sea of Azoff. British dispatches describe bombardment of Genitchi, destruction of Russian supply ships, and captured rations while Berlin notes strong ally gains and Russian cavalry pressures. Cholera cases reach 190.
Early morning reports describe the resumed bombardment of Sebastopol on June 6 with a despatch from Lord Raglan dated June 8 6 P M. French forces attack the Mamelon Tower amid fierce actions and great gallantry on both sides causing public fear and a slight market rise.
Providence Post reports on the May session with votes on Bristol county school funding street improvements and the Bristol Court House gas project. It records salaries for Governor and Lieutenant Governor and the joint invitation for House and Senate to join in Grand Committee for civil officer elections. It notes adjournment plans and tax measures, including rateable property valuation changes.
The Royal Mail steamship Asia commanded by Captain Lott arrived at Halifax from Liverpool on Saturday afternoon the 9th inst. The vessel reached the port after a voyage noted for its calm seas and steady progress with no major incidents reported aboard.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a storm and a fatal stroke affecting a person and animals, with garbled names and details. No clear dates or events emerge.
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