Striking Opinion on Nast Caricatures and Sumner
The Bristol Blame discusses Harper's Weekly Nast cartoons and Senator Charles Sumner. It criticizes Sumner's conduct before Congress and contrasts press reactions from New York, Boston, and Boston Globe remarks about public figures and political journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Weekly
Thomas Nast
Charles Sumner
Carl Schurz
New York Evening Post
Boston Transcript
Transcript
Sumner
Massachusetts
White House
Cross Ord Crone
New York Sun
Robeson
Committee of Congress
Jlurper
Nast
Frank Leslie
Harper
Senate
Rumor of Napoleon's Return and Jubilee Prayer Critique
The piece questions Napoleon's possible return and criticizes Thiers government for press suppression. It argues tyranny provokes revolution and notes a proposed Jubilee in Boston inviting one hundred clergymen to recite the Lord's Prayer, warning against turning prayer into entertainment.
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Napoleon
France
Thiers
Boston
Specie Payments and Currency Struggles In 19th Century Debate
A writer laments ongoing use of depreciated currency, blaming speculators for blocking a return to specie payments. He argues prices are unstable, business hampered, and dual pricing emerges: currency price and gold price. The piece urges restoring the old monetary order to stabilize communities.
Alps upon Alps motto named for financial frauds
The article blasts rising financial frauds led by the Whiskey Ring and Tammany-like schemes. It predicts strong action by the Internal Revenue department and notes the President’s directive for full punishment of implicated officers and manufacturers amid mounting crime concerns.
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Alps
Tammany
Internal Revenue Department
Sam
Czar’s Poles May Be United Under Russian Rule
The article notes significant new relations between the Czar and the Poles, suggesting Poles could become part of the Russian body politic. Elevation of Poles would strengthen Muscovy and deny foes an ally. It hints that Polish leaders may soon hold official roles, aiding Russia’s rise in Europe and prompting moral and religious progress alongside political growth.
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Russia
Debate at Rome Challenges Papal Residence Claim
A Rome debate between a Catholic priest and Pius critics questioned whether Peter resided in Rome or for how long. The claim that Peter lived in the seven hills was debated and remains unproved, contrasting with the church's infallibility dogma.
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Rome
Pius
Peter
Papal City
Seven Hilled
Winter on the Sea Brings Hardship to Sailors
A reflective piece notes an unusually harsh winter at sea with many ships wrecked and sailors facing peril. It laments comfortable land dwellers who forget the cost of spices fruit and tropical luxuries brought by mariners and honors those lost or missing at sea.
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Jack
Men of Greed Oppress Labor and Block Money Supply
A historical critique laments a few urban capitalists who oppress the masses for gain. It accuses them of locking up greenbacks in National Banks to tighten money markets and hinder legitimate trade. The piece views such acts as a moral failure deserving severe punishment in a final reckoning.
L. M. E. Stone to Lead Woonasquatucket Railroad Work
The Providence Evening Press reports L. M. E. Stone, formerly superintendent of the Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad and later of the Connecticut Valley Railroad, will begin work immediately on the Woonasquatucket Railroad. A corps of engineers under his supervision started locating the road this morning. The paper calls Stone the right man for the job. The yacht North Star of Providence, about eighteen tons, has been sold to Thomas Nye Jr. of New Bedford, Massachusetts.
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Providence Evening Press
L. M. E. Stone
Providence, Warren and Bristol
Connecticut Valley Railroad
Woonasquatucket
Nery Road
North Stak
Providence
Thomas Nye, Jr
New Bedford
Mass
Adjourned Supreme Court Session In Town
Notes list multiple local items including a sermon tomorrow at Advent Chapel a grand leap year party at Armory Hall a runaway horse on Hope Street and a continued meeting of the Meta com Debating Club Also a dog license price note and a Y M C A social gathering this Saturday evening with invites all issued in a single town paper excerpt
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O. M. G. Club
Armory Hall
Clergy Exchange Sermon at St Michael Church Germantown
Rev James DeW Perry Jr of Germantown preached at St Michael Church in Sunday service in exchange with Rector Rev G L Locke. Observers note the mild March weather and robins singing louder than usual as spring approaches.
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James Dew. Perry, Jr
Germantown
Penn
St. Michael's Church
G. L. Locke
Preacher to Speak at State Street M E Church Tomorrow
Rev M J Talbot Presiding Elder of Providence District is billed to preach Sunday morning at State Street M E Church. The Christian Association schedules meetings Sunday evening at Steamer No 1 hall at 545 and Middle District school house at 730.
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Ter
M. J. Tdlbot
Providence
State Street
M. E
The
Christian Association
Middle District
Foot Injury Report From National Rubber Co Factory
A young man named Kupfer jammed his foot in the calender room of the National Rubber Co. factory on Wednesday. He was attended by Dr S S Drury.
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of Kupfer
National Rubber Co
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S S&s. Drury
Bedell Lays Foundation for New Residence at Bradford and Central
te Mr. G Bedell employs workmen to lay the foundation for a new home on the lot formerly owned and occupied by M T Bennett Esq at the corner of Bradford and Central streets.
Thunder Shower Caps Tuesday Night Weather
Occasional lightning lit the sky Tuesday night with a first thunder shower of the season. Heavy rain fell in torrents in spells into early Wednesday morning.
Prayer meetings move to Monday evenings at eight
Weekly gatherings formerly held at the YMCA rooms on Thursday evenings will now occur Monday evenings starting next Monday at eight o'clock. All are invited to attend.
Storekeeper Sells Liquid Stove Polish
Mr J H Manchester at the corner of Bradford and Thames street advertises a liquid stove polish that performs well with no dust and little cost, predicting it will become widely used.
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J. H. Manchester
Bradford
Thames Street
Parsonage Donation Acknowledgment From The South Christian Society
The South Christian Society at its annual meeting passed a vote of thanks to all who contributed labor and money for the Parsonage and requested publication of this acknowledgment in the PHanix.
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South Christian Society
Robert S Andrews Reelected Superintendent At Special Meeting
The School Committee re elected Robert S Andrews Esq Superintendent of public schools for the coming year at a special meeting in the Council Chamber. An alarm of fire Saturday evening caused by a kerosene lamp in I H Davis saloon on State street resulted in trifling damage and no fire department need.
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Robert S. Andrews, Esq
I. H. Davis
State Street
Bennett J. Munro
William P. Monro
Philip B. Bourn
Culler
Robert J Fitch
J. Hoard, Jr
William H. Morse
James M. Gifford
James D. Wardwell, Jr
Thomas IF. Usher
Joseph N. Gardner
Seth Paull
William IH. Easterbrooks
Henry E. Paull
John M. Coggeshall
John W. Pearse
Nathan N. Cole
James M. Gooding
North Burial Ground
Hezekiah J. Pitman
Champlin Bowen
Stephen Peck
East Burial Ground
Samuel Sparks
James Heard, Jr
Euclid C. Nichols
John LB. Pearce
Reuben Coffin
John B. Pearce
James Wilson
John S. Newman
William Bradford
Hiram Luther
Thomas L. Norris
Alexander P. Baxter
Nathan C. Bedell
William H. West, Jr
Jonathan B. Munro
Loring Coggeshall
Charles A. Barbour
Jeremiah Luther
Daniel Winslow, Jr
John H. Adams
Horace Luther
Edward E. Lorton
William W. Mason
Mark A. DeWolf
Joseph Munro
J. Hoard
Elisha M. Wardwell
Nathaniel S. Greene
William M. Coit
John Tobin
Peter Lannan
Daniel W. Coggeshall
George P. Dunbar
Spencer Rounds
Stephen C. Williston
George H. Burgess
J. Russell Bullock
Green Cova
Florida
Auction Draws Crowds at Ferry Hill Sale
The Administrator held an auction of stock farming tools and carriages at Ferry Hill on Thursday. A large audience from across the state attended as bidding ran high and stock sold well. Total receipts were about $5000.
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Ferry Hill
Bristol
Reynolds Mnf. Co
Thames Street
Constitution Street
Thames
Constitution Streets
P.O Vox
Geo. H. Reynolds
Old Folks' Concerts Announced At Town Hall
Town Hall capacity to be tested next week with Old Folks' Concerts on Wednesday Thursday and Friday evenings. Music lovers are urged to buy tickets now for the opening night to secure seats.
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Town Hall
Real Estate Transfers and Town Council Actions
Multiple property sales in Warren include parcels on Bourn Street Thames Street and Constitution Street with prices from 50 to 600 dollars. Town Council approves jurors and officers, handles tax remission request, and adjourns to next meeting amid civic notices and local commentary.
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Monta Or
Manch
Edward Salisbury
Elizabeth Gorman
Bourn Street
High
Wood Streets
William R. Taylor
Martha Daggett
Joseph M. Blake
Mrs. Daggett
Church and
Thames Streets
Mary A. Hargraves
Maria Hargraves
Constitution Street
Hope
High Streets
Charles Sherry
Emily Augusta Lynes
Susan Virginia Sherry
Thames Street
Charles Sherry, Jr
James F. Goff
John F. Munro
Said Goff
High Street
John B. Pearce
Eliza Slocum
Summer
Valley Streets
Fragmented aphorisms and social notes in a late 19th century column
A collection of satirical quips and observations on discipline, wages, crime, education, and manners. The text contrasts old and new norms, notes March weather, questions media light, and mocks price gouging and prisons, ending with a grocer’s billing quip.
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Metacom Debating Club
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Tate
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Arthur F. Dexter
Rev. A. Woodbury
Messrs. Williams
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George H. Munro
Nehemiah Cole
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William D. Nichols
Alexander Easterbrooks
Charles F. Paine
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Warren Gazette
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United States
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General Assembly
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the Gazette
J. Munro
Astral Oil
Pratt
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California
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Jewell
New York
Literary Notices
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Thames & Talbot
Congress Street
American Stock Journal
N.P. Boyer & Co
Parkesburg
Delamarre
Garandiere & Dupont
Rue Lombard
Paris
America
Joe Moses
Cortlandt ST. New York
Bryan
Jett Lgeow
Gortlandt Street
Sae
G. P. Barnes
M. D
Hope and
Wardwell Streets
George W. White
Wood
Somerset
Catherine B
Aaron H
Isabel F. Wood
Grinnell
Tiverton
Isaac Grinnell
Pierce
East Providence
George H. Pierce
5Th Regiment
H. A
Attleboro
Lois Cobb
Andrews
Raynham
Mary Andrews
Thomas Andrews
Phoenix Marine Journal
Port of
R. I
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Fall River
A. Brady
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Elizabethport
Wm. H. Morse
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Abigail Haynes
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Iloboken
Condova
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JP Anderson
Wheatley
Philadelphibia
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Lighthill & Sweny
City Hotel
DRS. Lighthill & Siveny
WITI
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Jonn C. Bickford
Nat’! Rubber Co *S
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Sweny
Chas. H. Cooke
Bear
Bay St
DR. Lightiill
G. H. Reynolds
Eeamune Pcs
Gilbert Lawless
James D Wardwell
V.m
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Commercial Bank of Bristol
Lnte
Edward W Greene
A.D Greene
GéSwt
G H Reynolds
Gongert
Y & Old Pouker
F Pearce
Nees
Antllery
Bristol Train of Artillery
F Usher
Coa Greene
Comte Bop
Tope Street
Va Oe
Pierce's
Piercee
Cheap Cash
Apes
M. W Pierce
MW Pierce
Y. M. C. A. HE Young Men’s
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OC Barrows
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Chainnan
J. A. Miller
J. A Miller
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Otis Munro
Wright
J B Munro
Red Top
Timothy Anjfacer
B Munro
J.B Munro's
Matthias Frederick
Harriet N Frederick
D.A Pierce’s
Ey Clothing
Corner of Hope and State Treets
Munro
Ah Munro
Hathaway
D. A.pierce
Martin
D. A. Pierce
Yunro
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