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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1866
Page
2
A garbled mix of reports mentions possible church promotions in Rome, a pardoned blockade runner named Thomas Martin, and losses from smugglers in Maine. It notes a tragic fire in Monmouth County where four children perished, election notes, and a wide range of economic and political items including Canadian reciprocity and local church conferences.
The Union Convention presented Androse E Burnside as the nominee for governor. Burnside was acclaimed, with opposition fading before the meeting and broad enthusiasm across Rhode Island. The question now is the size of his expected majority and the impact of a large win.
A historical survey discusses causes of Titanity noting varied theories and medical opinions. It cites overwork in schools and professions, suggesting brain strain from long hours and intense effort may lead to insanity, and links wartime temperance shifts to public sentiment changes.
The National Union State Convention in Providence named Ambrose E. Burnside Governor and William Greene Lieutenant Governor with other officers chosen by acclamation. Delegates from Charlestown and Richmond attended, and a State Central Committee was elected. The Democratic State Convention elected Thomas Steere as president and approved resolutions while deferring nominations to the central committee.
The article promotes the Reno Oil and Land Company stock as prudent and profitable with claims of strong assets in the oil region, noting redeemable par value and use as security. It previews favorable press and markets while highlighting recent legislative and local government actions and publications from Godey’s Lady’s Book and The Atlantic Monthly.
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