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Newspaper

Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1856

Page

2

Regional political rift dominates Rhode Island convention notes

The Providence report details a looming split between Democrats and Republicans with calls for cross party alignment. It covers state officers nominated by the Republicans, a Rhode Island Republican Association gathering, and a Suffolk court term with confessed witnesses and a fatal Bristol hotel brawl trial concluding in a not guilty verdict.

Equilascain House of Representatives Philpadiphia Strony Aitia Milind Fillmore Widdeas Fillmore Rhode Island Republican Association Providence Henry Howard Association Supreme Court Bmyton and Bosworth Benworth Pennie Mara Richard Quirk Timothy Welch James Welch Jos. M. Blake Turner Carr Wacrem Dri Ellis EB. A. Howard F G. Howard Brancie Dimas Quirk Brother Howard Dririan Munro Diman F. A. Howard Abed Howards Bristol Enderaid Henry Sitter Simmons Eyapire Saloon Chace Monteith Simmeoes RGM Y Utyerd

Bridge damage on Kellys Ridge cuts Warren Barrington link

Ice pressure partly swept away Kellys Ridge bridge on Thursday night. Barrington bridge sustained partial destruction. The Hewes North railroad bridge near Kellys Ridge was so damaged crossings failed for several days. Passengers used Providence to Bristol via alternate routes. A large crew repaired the damage and service resumed by Wednesday.

Warren Barrington Kelly's Ridge Nisi Hew Ode Kelly's Bridge Providence Bristol

Weathering Week Bites Hard as Cold Seizes March Start

The article notes a frigid period with days as cold as any in the fiscal year, a thermometer dipping four degrees below zero, and thick ice on the Providence River. Snowy or icy conditions hinder harbor activities including the Bradford Darfee steamer’s trip to Poppinequash.

Savb Dock Cere Providence Bradford Woodroffe

Phenix Ma Borron Lever Benefit and City News

A Thursday night benefit at Armory Stall for King Philip Fire Co No 4 drew local and Warran townspeople in a lively, cooperative social scene. The event honored civic effort with generous support and mingled social ranks in a spirit of republican camaraderie amid modest receipts.

King Philip Fire Co Armory Stall Blouse Warran Space Herald Masic

Africa from Liverpool Report Delayed Mail and War News

The Africa from Liverpool arrives around 1 a m Saturday with reports of crew recovered and buried after a collision or incident. Notes on peace conferences opening and uncertain outcomes, with sparse U S related updates. Prices rise in Constantinople area as merchants fear economic strain and new correspondence from the Crimes bureau adds little new detail.

Africa Liverpool Pal Ecasion United ‘States Dalelas Constantinople

General Assembly actions pass several measures and resolutions

The General Assembly referred House measures to the Judiciary Committee. The act regulating witnesses was refined, votes on constitutional amendments occurred, and resolutions approving mills taxation, treasury practices, and railroad regulation progressed. The Senate and House passed and concurred on bills including incorporation, holiday designation, and Missouri Promise references.

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Divererry of Climaen. A Gentleman's Odd Journey

A man departed Oreieegh City California on January 20 seeking San Pra Ho while wearing bow shoes and enduring hard travel. The note sketches a peculiar voyage from a foggy locale to a distant port with unclear details and purpose.

Divererry Climaen Oreieegh Galifornia Cor Pandeveechdd San Pra Swith Bow Shoes

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