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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1873
Page
2
A Globe Bristol Phenix commentary from April 12 1873 argues Spain’s new Madrid government has begun emancipation in Porto Rico signaling liberal progress. It notes Spain’s past aristocratic restraints on freedom and praises Castellar for inspiring reform while urging prudent lessons about political wisdom beyond borders.
Bayard Taylor journeys through Italy where the sunny climate may lift his spirits and perhaps shape future writing. The visitor's stay abroad promises inspiration that could translate into new ink for readers at home.
The text criticizes Stokes and a financial schemer, condemns killing, and questions the President's influence. It praises Curtis but warns a Boston clergyman condemns the Bay State Governor for omitting humiliation from a Fast Day proclamation, urging political commentary.
The piece contrasts a Wall Street spirit with political maneuvering to remove a Treasury center. It recalls a Kansas City News glimpse of a former Union cavalry officer now penniless and homeless after a career of brilliance and rapid promotions during the Civil War.
The New York World reports the Narragansett Line will skip Newport and sail directly to Fall River. Passengers to Newport will ride special steamboat trains via the Old Colony Railroad. Jay Gould, president of the Narragansett Steamship Co, spent Saturday in Newport arranging the transfer of property to Fall River and avoiding risks to life and property under current conditions.
Mr. George A. Clark of the O. N. T. variety died recently and left two hundred thousand dollars in legacies to public institutions. The remark notes spool cotton manufacture as a not very poor business and suggests his thread should gain, in consequence, more popularity.
The New York Daily Graphic presents daily portraits of notable individuals. It notes these subjects are tall specimens of humanity and remarks on the public attention enjoyed by those in public life.
The piece denounces the White Star Line for sacrificing passengers to save coal costs after the Atlantic disaster. It condemns avarice and negligence, calls for stronger sea travel safeguards, and warns against public forgetting as new calamities arise.
The excerpt contrasts scientific hypotheses on brain fatigue by Ear Prof. Agassiz with famous General Forrest’s postwar career move to manage a livery stable. It also mentions Caleb Cushing’s new volume provoking Sir Alexander Cockburn and notes the American as a sharp critic of snobs.
Clarence Fairfield argues that honesty goes beyond preventing monetary theft. He cites small deceptions and social pretenses as dishonesty and urges public teachers to uphold a rigid standard, warning that minor evils accumulate into greater wrongs.
Policy 83 on John C. Beale Brooklyn life issued May 19 1845 for 5000 with 112 annual premium. Cash dividends plus two earned amount 1442.56. at 7 percent would be 8046.71. By converting dividends to paid up policy, total 10643 with original 5000 face. Proclaims superiority of company over rivals with assets 26488232.05 and surplus 3550531.30. Agent Bristol Joan Laxkk.
Exeter resident Elder E R Wood RB I will preach in the Advent Chapel Sunday afternoon and evening. Bristol Y M C A holds regular monthly meeting Monday evening April 14 at 8 o clock. full attendance requested. Turtle soup at Mrs Baker's last Wednesday praised. many helped prepare it for charity. Basement break at new School House last Wednesday night. tools stolen from builder Mr Osgood. The late Captain Stephen Martin, long a ship master from this port, died in Warren on the first instant. A boy recounts two events he read were when his father came home too full and house cleaning time.
A resolution by William J. Miller during the annual town meeting on the 15th ultimo authorized collecting and preserving Indian relics. The council appointed Miller to lead the effort, noting Bristol’s notable Indian history and urging citizen support for this commendable project. An advertisement titled Indian Relics appears in another column.
Notices reveal concerts by Zerrahn Choral Union with H C Barnabee on May 13 and S B Spinning on May 14. Bristol Fire District conducts annual meeting naming officers and committees, while town council handles probate matters and estate administrations.
The board received a request for an additional street light on Union Street between Hope and High streets and continued action to the next meeting. The Town Treasurer elect’s bond in the penal sum of $40,000 was presented, approved, and ordered placed on file.
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