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Newspaper

Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1866

Page

2

French Mexican crisis hints at Napoleon’s withdrawal

The article discusses the retreat of French forces from Mexico, Maximilian’s negotiations for indemnity, and growing French public opposition. It notes Napoleon’s need to maintain popular support and the likelihood of imperial withdrawal, with Empress Carlota remaining in Mexico as a potential sign of departure.

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Loss of the Evening Star and maritime disasters

The Savannah News records the Evening Star foundering 180 miles east of Tybee Island after a 17 hour gale. Of 270 aboard only 17 known survivors. several boats saved crew, including the captain and officer, with Italian opera passengers among those aboard. A dispatch from Charleston notes seven more saved from the Morning Star schooner. The report also covers fires in Massachusetts, Provincetown whaling statistics, and various national notices.

Savannah Tybee Island Keering Norwegan Hark Fleetwing Echooner Waring Taok Iastan Fernandina Charleston Morning Sur Cardenas Evening Star New York New Orleans

Death of Captain Willard in Warren at eighty four

The death of Captain Willard occurred in Warren on the 1st instant after a brief illness. Born in Massachusetts, he spent youth in Bristol and long life alternating residence in Warren. He served as a patter master between Rhode Island and New York for over thirty years and built more than twenty vessels in Warren and Portsmouth. He retired about ten years ago and was interred after public mourning and a large turnout.

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Parmeide Allegation Linked to Free Town Murder Case

The New Bedford Standord reports a recent development suggesting a parmeide in Free Town. The victim is described as an elderly man of good character with significant property. The accusation comes from the wife of the accused, and a legal investigation will proceed.

M. E S C Brown Arronten Parahinzr New Bedford Standord Freetown

Frost Damage to Illinois Corn by Region

The Chicago Journal reports brief findings on late frosts impact. In the Southern part of Illinois no damage occurred. central areas show slight harm. northern regions suffer great damage, potentially destroying about one third of the crop.

The Chicago Journal Illinois

Rhode Island Delegation Reports Pittsburg Convention

The Rhode Island Soldiers and Sailors Union recounts arrival in Pittsburg for the National Soldiers and Sailors Convention. Rhode Island members helped organize, with Gen. C H Tompkins and others serving as officers and delegates. The convention drew thousands, with broad Republican support and calls to resist presidential overreach. Delegates spoke at Pittsuburg and Lancaster after adjournment. Nevada salt beds reported as vast and high quality with deep, solid rock salt and rapid brine upwellings.

TNE Pittiistra Rhode Island Soldiers and Sailors Union Rhode Island Soldiers and Sailors Convention Pittsburg Pittshura Iall C. 11 Tompkins W. IT Parkhurst Percy Diniels Gen. C Benoni Carpenter Rode Island Denison Lloyd Bowers Trent A. C Eddy Col J. A Monroe Col . St T Goddard National Soldiers and Sailors Union A. F E. Burnside Floyd Bowers C. H. Tompkins Massachusetts Congress Lancaster W. Spracre BR Carrenton Francis J. Liprrrt Nevada

Murder In Biddeford: Amos Spear Slain After Visit

Amos Spear of Saco went to Biddeford for purchases. His wife returned with a child, he began home at nine, was attacked by three men and killed. The murderers have been arrested.

Louisiana Richard Ayers Pittsburg Penn Clark Grace Church Providence Hudson N. Y Alexandria America Amos Spear Saco Biddeford Tony Nathaniel Mayfair Brooklyn Kings Co N.Y

Petersburg Wonder Kitten Parade At Dance Party

A Petersburg girl reportedly strapped a kitten in her chair and attended a dance, creating a startling scene when the animal tumbled free amid astonished onlookers. The tale, told by The Petersburg Express, reads like a curious local anecdote from the era.

Petersburg Express

Million dollar pledge for tenement housing in New York

At a private New York dinner last week Mr. A. T. Stewart indicated willingness to donate one million dollars for building tenement houses for the citys deserving poor. The condition is that suitable land be provided.

New York A. T. Stewart

Gloucester woman reaches age a century old

Mrs Deborah Saunders of Gloucester Massachusetts celebrated her hundredth birthday on Thursday. She remains in good health, reads the newspaper without glasses, and has knitted stockings and served the soldiers of the revolution the war of 1812 and the rebellion.

Deborah Saunders Gloucester Mass

J Monroe Taylor Gold Medal Soap Endures in Market Favor

The column asserts the superior qualities of J Monroe Taylor Gold Medal Soap over all others. It states the soap’s universal favor rests on its constant purity and excellence and notes it offers lasting value, returning many times its cost to the consumer.

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