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Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1855

Page

2

Europe in Turmoil and War Likelihood Highlighted

A 19th century commentary discusses the potential spread of war across Europe, weighing England France and Russia, and the impact on governments. It notes public unrest, leadership stability, and the uncertain course of a prolonged conflict amid political figures. A separate police report details John McLaughlin found unconscious on a sidewalk with fatal head injuries, an inquest ongoing.

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Proclamation Calls Thanksgiving Amid War Talk

A historic proclamation urges public Thanksgiving and praise amid calls to restrain from war. It pledges peace and condemns incitement to violence while noting a day of remembrance across states.

Careless gunfire hazards noted near Crooked Lane

Report warns people who shoot near Juniper lot to aim safely or face legal penalties. William Phelps was shot in the face by youths firing in the Juniper lot, nearly missing his eye. The item also mentions Mr French introducing Wiedd's Perco Burner and his shoulder injury while setting up fixtures. The burners are praised for economy and steady light, prompting a trial.

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Four men arrested after savage assault on Englishman

Four men were arrested at Fall River and charged with a brutal attack on Thomas Duwhurst described as a sober and peaceable Englishman. He was found on Union street about one o clock Thursday morning with severe head wounds from a hatchet or sharp instrument. he is now recovering.

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Know Nothings Sweep New York State Tickets

The Know Nothings in New York have elected their candidates for State officers. The Legislature is formed by Hards Softe Half Shells Know Nothings Union Democrats and Whig Know Noth Nothings. The Republican ticket was completely defeated.

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Unclear historical receipt note on November engraving

Fragmentary text describes a fashion plate engraving and related content. Mentions punctual mailing and a planned parietal note with references to Technith and Happie inees, but details are mangled and unreadable. No identifiable events, people, or places can be reliably extracted.

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Local club offers varied subscriptions and visitor access

The notice lists subscription options priced at two dollars and advertises visits for clubs. Editors named are Ay Stephens and Charles J. Peterson with mentions of O J Peterson and a location at 102 Chevy.

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Fragmentary OCR note with unreadable details

An unreadable OCR fragment presents no clear names places or events. The text lacks coherent context or identifiable entities to summarize into a factual card.

New Cemetery Proposed For City In Modern Improvement Plan

A local writer urges establishing a new cemetery adjacent to the existing grounds to meet growing needs. He notes the old site remains essential yet limited and argues a privately held new lot can be developed with public benefit and tasteful, accessible grounds for mourning families.

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Ohio potato yields and Rhode Island crop comparisons

The letter writer argues Ohio farmers may overestimate yields. It cites Rhode Island’s record onion crop, a fraction of an acre yielding 3 000 bushels, and notes comparable potato and carrot outputs. A Boston compositor anecdote is touched on, plus a local crime note at the end.

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Faith and Thanksgiving Proclaimed in State Address

The document presents a 1855 proclamation by a state official calling for a day of public prayer and thanksgiving amid war and pestilence. It urges generosity to the poor, remembrance of afflicted, and prayers for peace, ending with signatory confirmation from the Secretary of State.

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Arrival of the Asia and British naval news at the harbor

The steamship Asia from Liverpool arrived at the harbor at 9 45 last evening after leaving on October 27. Reports from Sevastopol describe army maneuvers as allies advance while Russians retreat to fortified positions. Militia orders reach Luders south to reinforce. naval activity includes two liners and gunboats on the Dnieper amid mentions of coastal defenses and weather downtime.

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