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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1882

Page

2

Saluda factory yields fresh cotton to yarn process

A Monday morning operation at the Saluda factory in Lexington county processed new cotton from picking to ginning and spinning into yarn. In San Francisco, 175 leprosy cases linked to cigarettes made by Chinese lepers were traced by local physicians. The Postmaster General reports postal stamps and cards issued in the year ending June 30 totaled 34 625 435 91 dollars. Scarce scallop shells become a new merchandise item spread on Connecticut oyster beds to catch spawn aiding cultivators.

Saluda Lexington County 8. C San Francisco Connecticut

Captain Reynolds Killed Crossing Rail near Danielsonville

Captain Samuel Reynolds died Monday in Danielsonville Connecticut while driving across a railroad track near his home. He had celebrated his 90th birthday on Saturday. The Woonsocket Jeporter comments on Rhode Island politics and notes criticisms of government office rental costs and party contributions, referencing the Attorney General and Cabinet decisions.

Samuel Reynolds Danielsonville Conn

Inauguration of D G Bunnell Baby Show at Broadway Museum

D G Bunnell, famed showman with museums in Brooklyn and Brighton Beach, opens a baby show at his Broadway Museum New York on Monday September 4 1882. His three institutions showcase curiosities and artist performers with new automatic wonders including the mammoth orchestra melichor with 279 instruments playing 65 tunes. Visitors can enjoy a pleasant hour or two at the museums.

G. B. Bunnell Broadway Museum New York Bunnell Brooklyn Brighton Beach Melichor

The Locksaw Pistol and Paper Cap Dangers described

A Cincinnati Enquirer reprint warns of the cheap toy pistol and paper caps used on the Fourth of July. It details the manufacturing process, including gummed sheets and dies, and explains the fulminating mix of chlorate of potash and sulphide of antimony. The explosion releases gases and a sulphur flame, with needle crystals capable of injuring flesh if driven in.

Cincinnati Hnquirer

New York Heat Brunts Turf Clubs and Naval Deliberations

In July 1882 New York readers face extreme heat with hundreds dying daily. The column mocks turf clubs and bookmaker Walton and references baroque public spectacles, Guatemala’s Barrios, and Central American violence. It also debates U S Navy necessity, arguing for minimal fleet and lower taxes, urging defense via speed and maneuver rather than ironclads.

New Yor Herod Comstock Walton England Atlantic Pacific Barrios Guatemala Rapix

Concerning Women Leaders and Achievements Across States

Mrs Rutherford B Hayes presided at Chautauqua meetings for the Woman's Home Missionary Society. The Woman's Silk Culture Association expanded with auxiliaries in Alabama and planned new ones in New York and Florida. Massachusetts law grants women voting and office rights in parish societies. Miss Littell and Miss Harris gain recognition in education and music. Kate Upson Clark edits Good Cheer in Charlemont. Sarah Radcliffe spoke on blind education in Springfield. Annie Kittredge joins Framingham State Normal as Latin and German teacher. Mary Haskin, Evans ton College trustee president, leads a women‑led college board. Anita Tyng named Chief Physician of Philadelphia Women's Hospital, sailing for Europe before starting new duties in September.

Rutherford B. Hayes Woman’s Home Missionary Society M. E. Church Chautauqua Annie M. Kittredge West Newton State Normal School Framingham Mary T. Haskin Evanston, Nl Evanston College For Ladies Misa Willard Anita E. Tyng Providence R. 1 Philadelphia Women’s Hospital

Bristol Phoenix on Navy record and famous ships list

The Bristol Phoenix laments the wasted funds under Secretary Robeson and questions naval strength. It recalls 1812 era ships like Constitution and Saratoga, contrasts past fleet greatness with current monitors, and argues for rebuilding a robust navy using national materials and manpower. It also notes Worcester’s pistol ordinance and honors Miss Fanny Parnell as Joan of Arc of Irish leadership.

Bristol Phoenix Congress Robeson Navy Dale Saratoga Warren Pennsylvania Fulton Michigan Columbia Cumberland St. Lawrence Potomac Princeton Franklin Savannah Independence Brandywine Albany Saranac Constitution Dolphin St. Louis United States Columbus Vincennes Bainbridge Vandalia Levant Germantown Marion Raritan Mississippi Cayane John Adams Delaware North Carolina John Hancock Ohio Maccedonian Porpoise Decatur Preble Ontario Jamestown Alleghany Plymouth St. Marys San Jacinto Portamouth Falmouth Susquehanna Powhattan Constellation Vermont Hull Rogers Mexico England Russia

Never Go Back on a Travertive Man ballad sales rise

Publisher reports strong demand for the popular commercial ballad Never Go Back on a Travertive Man. Composed by Charlie Baker and dedicated to Traveling Men of America, it has earned over 1900 in royalties in seven weeks. Price 40 cents per copy or four for 1.00. Orders by mail postpaid to the United States.

America Charlie Baker United States F. W. Helmick Elm Street Cincinnati Ohio

Sunday School Picnic And Local Incidents In Town

The Baptist Church Sunday school and friends held a grand picnic at the Narrows Thursday afternoon. The W Es Sunday School excursion by rail to Ocean Cottage was reported, weather fine and dinner good. Titan steamer arrival news from Queenstown Ireland reached, Captain Norris of this town. Fire at Patrick McWay estate barn destroyed, incendiary suspected, loss about 400 dollars. Additions to Rogers Free Library listed, and a local youth’s attempted overdose on laudanum, treated and recovering.

Baptist Church Narrows State Street M. E P., W. & Bristol Ocean Cottage Queenstown Ireland Titan San Francisco Cal Charles H. Norris Patrick MccWay Prospect Street Gilbert Philadelphia Congregational Church Town Hall

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