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Newspaper

Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1848

Page

2

Mystery of the Dreaded Meeting in a Tenement

A narrator tends a gravely ill renter in a wealthy neighborhood tenement. A sinister housekeeper schemes with poison and blackmail, while the narrator seeks magistrate aid and medical counsel. The dying man declares a final vow for revenge as poison works and jealousy culminates in death.

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Bristol Phenix News Briefs from October Session and Local Events

The Bristol Phenix reports the October General Assembly session opens Monday in town. It covers the Tavland epidemic warnings, political forecasts for the 1832 presidential race, Rhodelleland Telegraph stock drive at Bristy Motel, and a Baker family concert next Wednesday. Also notes a lightning strike near Leonardtown, Maryland killing a horse adrift in a storm.

General Assembly

Fragmented Local Notices Include Elections and Slave Case

Fragmentary text reports a Plymouth area election result with a 302 vote margin for Jobison in Pennsylvania and details a court case over a slave claimed by Robert Tilghman. It notes a 1760 act repeal, a 1847 constitutional issue, and the slave’s freedom claim upon arrival in Pennsylvania. It also advertises a Newport teachers meeting and lectures by Lowell Mason and T J Gatlaudert for a school week.

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Arrival of the Europa and London cholera reports

The Europa arrived in New York after eleven days at sea. London cholera cases rise with spread to Chelsea Rotherhithe and Bermondsey while Hamburg and Edinburgh report varying conditions. Weather shows a favorable shift with continued health observations and maritime repair updates.

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Bees and crops in strayland and Vienna turmoil report

The report notes prolific potato yields in Sratland and a neighboring bee industry, while markets show no major shifts. London and Ireland record revolutionary tensions in Vienna influencing mercantile confidence and trade. In Ireland, Smith O'Brien is found guilty of high treason and sentenced to death, with no execution date set.

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Turmoil Reported as Rebellion Rumors Sweep Capital

Intelligence from Vera Cruz via the Miayth steamer reaches New Orleans editors about a revolt in Kurhide. Santa Anta supporters and government forces clash in the capital with arrests of officers for conspiracy to restore South Ai. Bratavente mobilizes 4 000 troops to quell the Tampico revolt.

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Diplomatic maneuvering over Cuba sale and a bold robbery case

The letter from Madeid discusses U S aims on Cuba and potential sales or cession, with Sawyer and Saunders involved, while Saunders tries to advance negotiations in Europe. A separate report details John Curry’s arrest for a large mail robbery post in Munteniery Athan, involving stolen packages and a staged diversion at a theater. A third item notes William Sherlock facing charges for forging letters to feign romance with Miss Bedell.

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Proreason Ur the Science of Meastenisn Trial at Oswiga

An Oswiga magistrate presides over a case involving a professor accused of impropriety during performances. The transcript recalls audience reactions and a claim of public laughter. The report notes mills at Oswiga grind up to 1000 bushels of wheat daily, indicating local industry activity.

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Decpesus and Vereber Report Turmoil Abroad

Early notices describe chaotic developments as Vera Cre reports independence movements in the state of Famandipas and a proposed Week Bnvedation while Mene eo and Yucatan communications hint at large troop actions and unwritten outcomes. New advices from Vera Cre mention rebels and dispatches amid uncertain casualty counts.

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Fire destroys large dwelling in village street tragedy

October 2 report from Providence Journal details a Sunday fire at a large house in Foun ih otreet, 10 tes village owned by LA. D. Barlow. Two young men Michael Marvin and July McGloughlin died. a coroner’s jury convened to investigate. The scene drew thousands as bodies remained inside.

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Wrecks and maritime losses reported by the Courier

The Charleston Courier reprints distress reports from the New Jersey out of New Orleans. Survivors include Jurgis master Heighmay and John T. Smith seaman. Wrecks near Cienfuegos and off New Haven are noted with crew losses. A press shipment to Paris is described, including the sale of a rolling press for La Patrie and a plan to manufacture more presses in France.

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French aristocrat Alexandre Le Gendre extradited to Pensacola

A Frexcusan nobleman named Alexandre Le Gendre, connected to Alexandre Viscount de Ley Breuil, was unrested in New Orleans on a forged Paris scheme. He is sent to Pensacola by order of the French minister in Washington to be delivered to a French ship’s officers. Previously arrested two years ago and escaped due to his courteous manners, this escape drew censure of Secretary of State Buchanan and reflected on the 1843 Crab Arrest provisions.

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