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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1849
Page
2
The piece notes a May Day fast and thanksgiving across states with church services and prayers. It mentions the Eagle Bank counterfeit bills, a new sloop named Willing He Dowen, a burglary on Slate Street, court actions, ship news from Providence and Narragansett, a funeral procession in New York, river conditions, and a Lubec farmer finding $96,000 in a lead box.
Fragmented nineteenth century letter discusses naval service democracy and authority, mentions Mormon settlement at Salt Lake Valley with polygamy notes. References Ashland County Ohio resident, a large ox weight and coal discovery in New York area. Concludes with remarks on industry, beauty, and central region coal supply.
A rapid-fire blaze in the Jenkins residence near the Wewee road started around dawn. Mrs Jenkins and her daughter Sarah perished, while Moses and a younger child escaped with injuries. several servants escaped as flames overwhelmed the house and chimney. Firefighters faced water shortage and limited access as neighbors aided in rescue efforts and the town mourned the tragedy.
Fragmented report describes a Waterville resident possibly named Wilkes or Waking and a missing Coledge figure, with speculation about his fate. Another item notes Callin's Liverpool steamers placed under close watch, detailing ship names, captains, routes, and expected passenger service.
A crowded, garbled dispatch reports on foreign intelligence matters and wartime happenings. It lists French ministers, Macau and Macao incidents, and pirate actions off Macao with descriptions of attacks and naval maneuvers. It also notes Hungary under Austrian control with executions and political measures at the end of the piece.
A report describes an incident where an engineer and several workers were killed and others injured after an explosion of a device. The event involves new United States units and a belligerent disturbance causing loss of life and damage.
A maritime explosion near New York on November 17 caused a swift sinking of the larger vessel with numerous passengers aboard. Rescue efforts moved quickly as police, heli-based teams, and local crews recovered bodies and aided survivors in the chaotic scene.
The Freeman's Bank in Provincetown reports a misdeed tied to a security breach. A list of titles stolen from the insurance company is mentioned as part of the theft, with authorities pursuing further details to prevent further risk. Police indicate the incident may affect local parties and insurers.
The article reports a severe fresial causing extensive damage across Green County New York. Bridges and waterworks were damaged, with injuries to several people and damage to turnpike machinery and town facilities. A steamboat strike and financial loss of about $20,000 are also noted.
Fragmentary OCR describes a disputed letter to the New York judge Daley, with references to defendants and a trial. It notes a sealed letter and envelopes examined by authorities, amid unclear context and language.
A garbled report discusses land proprietors and a reform plan affecting population and property value. It mentions a transformation in Leeland, a reduction of rents, and a controversial redistributive idea tied to regional governance. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
A historical dispatch notes tensions between Portugal and the United States over compensation for the loss of a privateer seized by the British forces. The American minister at Liston urges government action, while British and Portuguese officials weigh the dispute and potential implications.
The sloop Deapatch struck the pot rock near Cold Spring through Wurl Gate on a Friday evening. Strong tides and a jammed tiller caused the captain to lose control and a crewman named Hilton was fatally injured.
A Baltimore bound locomotive and train struck two men lying on the track near the Sunquin river, both presumed drunk, killing them instantly as the train neared Philadelphia. The collision occurred early Saturday morning on the line.
Logs report a racing event with Maver and Dielnwarte among noted figures. The vessel Lie Vuscarira reportedly cost $110,000 and incurred expenses in Philadelphia and New York.
In a long damaged text a Missouri case tale emerges with a charge and a sequence of events. It references names and local actions as a trial narrative unfolds amid confusion and partial details. The document hints at a murder investigation and judicial processes in a historical context.
A damaged mosaic of names and events appears to describe a disrupted obituary or legal notice with fragments mentioning individuals, locations, and terms like university and deviating actions, but the text is too garbled to extract clear identities or outcomes.
A garbled account describes a wheeled altercation in Watertown involving a man, a diver, and a bystander. The text mentions injuries, a fall, and a pursuit ending near a Spring Motel with unclear outcomes and embedded fragments.
The distinguished Whig representative of the United Congress urges voters in a public address. He announces retirement at the end of the current term and thanks supporters after a long tenure. Local officials convened a meeting to discuss civic matters and upcoming public actions.
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