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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1874
Page
2
A critical meditation on ocean travel questions why naval safety knowledge remains scarce while ships continue to push speed and luxury. It laments neglect of safety in favor of wealth and fashion, noting repeated sinkings and unknown causes behind disasters.
Abby Smith voices political wrongs after being denied a rostrum at Glastonbury Town Hall. She speaks to a gathered crowd under the open sky, described as resolute and well to do, noting hunger contrasts with wealth and persecution.
The Narragansett Steamship Company announces the Plymouth Rock will run seasonal excursions from Washington to Acquia Creek Baltimore Annapolis Havre de Grace Philadelphia Delaware Bay New York New Haven and more. Gilmore's 22d Regiment Band will accompany the voyage offering a diverse schedule and restaur ant attractions for tens of thousands of travelers.
In a biting commentary, the piece mocks Congress for ignoring financial unrest and focusing on leisure as Mr. Jones of Nevada argues for common sense over political schooling in national spending. It notes Sumner's $50,000 art collection and criticizes Washington writers defending press privilege.
The article praises Scotch art gifts to the Duchess of Edinburgh as fitting additions to her new residence. It contrasts aristocratic spending with Congress members, noting impatience at perceived displays of wealth and suggesting New England may elect a governor known for own dubious extravagance.
The New York press questions the severity of Boss Tweed's punishment and accuses officials of prison tolerance. It suggests Tweed may escape with aid from others whose secrets he knows, implying justice could be thwarted to protect powerful figures in the city.
Stewart presents a new Decoration Day quartette titled Cover Them Over With Beautiful Flowers. The sentiment honors fallen heroes and the song is in full rehearsal for the day. It costs 80 cents at music stores or by mail from publishers Lee & Walker, Philadelphia.
Public laws passed January session 1874 amend Chapter 79 General Statutes canceling licenses terms and altering words licensed and unlicensed. The act allows sale of alcoholic liquors for medicinal artistic or mechanical purposes and takes effect after passage. Joshua M. Addeman certifies true copies as secretary.
The best talent in Bristol will perform at the People’s Concert. Tickets are on sale at reduced prices. An Experience meeting will be held at the YMCA rooms tomorrow Sunday at 5 45 pm, inviting all to attend.
The yacht Helen commanded by N. G. Herreshoff of this town won a harbor race in Nice France. Also noted is a large attendance at a South Christian Sabbath School exhibition held last Tuesday evening in the church vestry. United Brothers Lodge No. 18 I O of O F will visit Franklin Lodge No. 283 Providence on Wednesday evening the 22d inst with an extra train.
Members of Reallura Lodge of Good Templars stage an exhibition Thursday evening in Town Hall. Those with course tickets to I. O. G. T. entertainments will present them at the door.
John Harrold was arrested Wednesday night for drunkenness and reveling. He pleaded guilty in Justice Court on Thursday and was fined $2 plus costs, then committed to the lockup when his pocket book was insufficient to cover the emergency.
William Williston's funeral was held last Saturday afternoon from his Catherine street home. He was long employed in the boot room of the National Rubber Co. Workmen from that department, about fifty in number, under foreman Captain Allen G. Wright, attended and marched in the procession to the cemetery.
On April 26 1819 the first lodge of Odd Fellows in the country was formed in Baltimore with five members The Grand Sire calls for a day of thanksgiving on the fifth anniversary The United Brothers Lodge plans a meeting Monday evening the 27th to confer the degree of Rebekah on Swearlet members of the Judge and their wives and the widows of deceased members in good standing.
The column highlights John M. Stowe of Fulton Market and his lively fish wagon with Barneyville shad Newport cod and Narragansett soup. It also notes new books at the YMCA Library including Jules Verne and Gulliver’s Travels and announces open hours and membership at one dollar.
Joseph Mount Sherwood died Thursday April 2 and was buried Easter Monday from St. Peter's Church Port Chester New York. He lived in Port Chester since 1862 working as an accountant for Camp Brunson Sherry, then sought health in Connecticut and Rhode Island before returning to his mother in Port Chester. His funeral drew praise from the rector for his devout faith and quiet piety.
The first regular monthly meeting of the School Committee for the new year elected Rev. George L. Locke as Chairman and Robert S. Andrews as Secretary. A Finance Committee and Printing Committee were named. teachers were largely reelected with Morley as High School Principal and a full slate for grammar and primary posts.
An account from the Columbian Phenix patriot detailing the August 19 1812 loss of the privateer Hiram of Bristol Rhode Island. Survivors endured four and a half days without water while adrift at sea before reaching Barbuda and Antigua. The crew faced harsh treatment in Antigua before finding aid from Captain William R Noyes at St Barts.
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