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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1854
Page
2
Murder Charge Following Worcester Quarrel
Daniel Green was arrested in Worcester on Saturday evening on a charge of murdering James Callahan a resident of Clinton. Callahan died the following Friday from injuries after a quarrel at Green’s house. Green is held for examination. he has a history of riotous conduct and brutal assaults tied to New Bedford bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester Transcript
Daniel Green
Worcester
James Callahan
Callahan
Clinton
Green
Prisner
New Bedford
Affray Between Justice Clark and Capt Hopkins in New York
In New York on Sunday a serious clash occurred between Justice Clark and Capt Hopkins of the third ward police. Hopkins tried to release a drunken and disorderly prisoner against Clark’s orders. Clark seized Hopkins by the throat, a scuffle followed, bystanders intervened, and the matter was settled with a formal complaint by Hopkins and the prisoner discharged on bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Justice Clark
Captain Hopkins
Third Ward
Capt. Hopkins
Clark
Hopkins
Loss of Lumber Raft From New York Steamer
A New Haven Palladium report describes a steamer leaving New York Friday with a large raft of lumber in tow valued at fifteen to twenty thousand dollars. In a weekend storm the raft began to separate and at the mouth of the Connecticut River only three of the fifteen hundred sticks remained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Old Colony and Fall River Railroad Elects President Holmes
The new board of directors of the Old Colony and Fall River Railroad met Friday morning and elected Alexander Holmes as president. Stockholders approved a capital of 3,015,100 dollars, promising stock dividends of about 22.5 percent for Old Colony and 12.25 percent for Fall River, based on June 30 results. Reports say earnings have recently risen, suggesting strong future prospects and a January dividend for the new corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kt Orn Colony
Fave River Rataoan
Old Colony and Pall River Railroad
Case
Alexander Holmes
Old Colony Road
Fall River
Boston Transcript
Miss Dix Passes Passage Money To Insane Asylum
Miss Dix arranged payment for her Europe voyage after a clerk refused pay on orders from Mr Collins. On board, he offered to repay a nation debt, and Miss Dix used the saved funds to buy a $4000 life insurance policy for the Insane Asylum at Trenton New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mase Dex
Ma. Collins
Miss Dix
Europe
Trenton
N.J
Walter Savage Death From Jump After Brain Fever
Walter Savage an Irishman of 1612 Washington Street leapt from the second story amid delirium due to brain fever and died at nine after being left unattended for hours. The report notes limited civilization remarks and cites the Fall River Monitor as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casuatty
Walter Savage
Washington Street
Fall River
Freight wreck on Providence and Worcester Railroad
Friday afternoon an axle broke on a freight car at Worcester and Providence line causing twenty cars to derail. Several cars carried livestock and the wreck blocked passage. Worcester and Providence crews could not pass. Passengers and baggage were transferred and both trains backed away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapan
Providence and Worcester
Worcester
Providence
Boston Journal
Sailor's Suicide Aboard Valorous In Baltic
James Ransom an able seaman aboard the Valorous in the Baltic committed suicide by jumping overboard on August 5 after being sentenced to lashes. He pleaded for mercy to the captain and lieutenant before leaping to his death, drowning as the gratings were set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon
James Ransom
Buckle
Baltic
Plymouth
Eng
Fall River Building Wall Collapses in Erection Site
A portion of a three story building under construction in Fall River collapsed Sunday afternoon, causing a great crash. A second wall fell Sunday night, crushing the roof of an adjoining building owned and occupied by others. Rev. Sy Boupine is referenced in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Fall River
Building Fire Alarmed City Officials Over Repairs
The damaged structure formerly owned by re ae neha housed a flour store and occupied by the Oud Fellows and Police Court. The building on O. S. Fowler’s property consisted of stone lime and sand and faced questions about its occupancy and future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Preach
Re Ae Neha
Oud
O. S. Fowler
New Bedford Standard
Political sentiment split over Kansas Nebraska Act in New England
The Bristol STOL PHENIZ notes New Hampshire Vermont and Connecticut rejected the Administration in spring elections, predicting wider resistance to federal policies and the Missouri Compromise repeal. It warns the South and some Northern states may back the Administration with slavery extending controls. It also records a violent weather weekend with storms and improving crops in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ICP
Nebraska
Congress
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Washington
Sacedaeia
Vermont
Milne
Massachusetts
New England
Free States
Iona
Syracuse
N.Y
Empire State
Pennsylvania
Allianiy
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Wisconsin
South
North
September term opens with two divorces and criminal cases
The September term led by Judge Brayton heard divorce petitions for Nancy T West and Elizabeth M Colburn of Warren. Naturalization petitions were filed. Benjamin B Palmer was found guilty of breaking and entering Gladding’s shop and sentenced to three years at Providence Reform School. Mary Conelly pled guilty to larceny and received two months in the State Jail. Shippee and Whelden indictments were withdrawn. Waldron's case continued. The judge reflected on the late Judge Haile and agreed to publish the grand jury charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Brayton
Nancy ‘T. West
Elizabeth M. Colburn
Warren
Benjamin B. Palmer
Josiah Gladding
Providence Reform School
Providence
Mary Conelly
Barrington
Joseph L. Shippee
Rufus Shippee
William Shippee
George W
Grand Jury
Harris's New Mountain: September Reception Promises Delight
Readers will eagerly devour the contents of Harris's New Mountain with a sweet meal of entertaining illustrations and engaging articles. The Dutch on Manhattan, the Northwest Passage, Napoleon, and battles of the Nile and Trafalgar are among the many items of equal interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Manhattan
Northwest Passage
Napoleon Bonaparte
the Nile
Trafalgar
Temperance plea urges unity to curb intemperance
The Providence Post remarks on rising intemperance and questions Whig officers enforcement. The writer argues traffickers and drinkers span parties, urges all sides to unite, and warns riots would end if temperance shops were closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Post
Mr. Post
Friends of Temperance
Paul Eens Poe
Fall River Cholera Decline Amid Death Toll Rises
The Fall River cholera outbreak shows abatement with seventeen deaths from the 7th to the 13th, totaling eighty five since onset. Casualties include wife and daughter of N B Borden and death of Daniel C Denham of Newport. One hospital case remains perilous. Little Compton reports a death. Regatta success reported with prizes awarded to Providence and Newport boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Zek
N. B. Borden
Charles J. Holmes
Little Compton
New England
Third Fair of the Aquidneck Agricultural Society Opens
The third annual Fair of the Aquidneck Agricultural Society will be held at their Hall in Middletown on the 20th 21st and 22d inst The Cattle Show Plowing and Drawing Match will take place at 2 o clock P M on the 21st inst An Address will be delivered by J Prescott Hall Esq of Newport at 12 o'clock noon on the second day of the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Aquidneck Agricultural Society
Middletown
J. Prescott Hall, Esq
Newport
Canonicus Discontinues Service and Metacomet to Route
The Canonicus steamer ends seasonal trips between Providence and Newport. The Metacomet, built for Fall River Iron Works Co., will operate between Fairhaven Holmes Hole and Edgartown, connecting with the Fair Haven Railroad. A temperance communication urges Americans to defend liberty against liquor laws and recalls revolutionary ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canonicus
Providence
Bristol
Newport
Metacomet
New York
Fall River Iron Works Co
Fairhaven
Holmes’ Hole
Edgartown
Fair Haven
Freedom and personal liberty clash with the Maine Law debate
A reader rescues the spirit of 1776 amid calls to enforce liquor laws. The letter defends personal liberty against temperance measures while condemning restrictive government actions. It argues for individual rights, criticizes moral policing, and urges citizens to stand for liberty and resist oppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Temperance
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
Yorktown
St Petersburgh
Friends of Freedom
Europe
Maine
America
Friends of Liberty
Friends
Providence Fair Highlights Mixed Exhibits and Strong Agriculture
The Providence Fair opened with crowded halls and bustling streets. Machinery fairs disappointed, but horticulture impressed with fine fruits and vegetables. Ploughing matches drew crowds. cattle shows featured Cumberland and Smithfield stock with high quality. Horse and swine displays were sizable, poultry offered varied breeds, and poultry parades showcased many hardier fowl varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Snow
Providence
Providence Journal
Olneyville
Call
Cumberland
Smithfield
Cranston
Suffolk
California
Poland
Iron and glass vision for city structures and ships
Correspondence from New York notes iron as a new building material for a proposed City Hall and other structures, with iron and glass warehouses and a shallow-draft steamship being built for Orinoco navigation. The Astor Library grows in favor, while remarks on naval repair, public access, and the impact of middlemen on farm prices close the letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phenix
New Yeak
al Peakliar
America
Crystal Palace
Orinoco
United States
Astor Library
John Jacob Astor
J. J. Astor
Coggswell
D. W. Fiske
Hamilton College
N. Y
University of Upsala
Sweden
Cambridge
England
Uncle Sam
Brooklyn, Navy Yard
Independence
Pacific
Greytown
New York City
Prrt
Pennsylvania
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D&c
Warwick
East Greenwich
Jerry Angels
Comet
Nonantum
Una
Gamecock
Spur
Daniel C. Denham
Court of Common Pleas
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