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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1895

Page

2

Burglary Student Benjy Jones Captured by North Attleboro Depot Agent

A Providence burglar tale ends as Benjy Jones, Brown University student, is taken into custody after a depot agent in North Attleboro triggers the trap. police simply handcuff the suspect following the arrest. The report contrasts an obscure officer with the famed detectives and notes his $1,500 raid earnings prior to capture.

Providence North Attleboro Benjy" Jones Brown University Dr. Jekyl Mr. Hyde Chen Mass

Blackburn cites Bible on silver in financial argument

The Boston Herald notes Hon J C S Blackburn uses biblical silver to defend silver as money arguing that ancient and sacred references support using silver for land payments and interest. An opponent cites that silver is dross and streets in heaven are paved with gold, making the exchange a humorous clash.

J. C. S. Blackburn Wall Street Israel Palestine Holy Land Judas Heaven Boston Herald

Bristol Post Office Mails and Local Notices Mixed

Postal mail schedules show close at 6 35 and 9 20 am 12 20 8 40 and 5 50 pm. Local items include excursions, repairs, sales at McNay’s and Easterbrooks, obituaries, steamer trips, and civic events from Bristol RI.

Bristol

Woman's Exchange to stage Illustrated Jokes at Opera House

On Wednesday evening August 21 the Woman's Exchange presents an entertainment called Illustrated Jokes using home talent at the Opera House. Seats go on sale next week at the Woman's Exchange. Town Council awards sewer contract to J Howard Manchester for a 12 inch pipe at the water front foot of John Street. Work begins extend 150 feet into the harbor to drain surface water from John and Thames streets.

Opera House Woman’s Exchange John Street J. Howard John Thames Streets

Insane Visitor Boasts Disturbances at Fessenden House

Warren landlord Mr Brown faced a threatening stranger Wednesday as he opened the door. The intruder forced into the hall and, after a two minute struggle, fled. The unknown man, new to town, caused a further scene at the depot on departure.

Brown Fessenden Warren

Wheelman's Narrow Escape on Bay View Avenue

Hezi C Wardwell narrowly avoided serious injury when his front wheel failed on a bad road strip near a coal cart. The wheel and rider fell as the wagon approached. the horse spooked and ran to a tree, causing only minor damage to the horse and a wrecked wheel. Epworth League clam bake draws crowd and praise. about 250 dinners served and Henry H Munroe commended for organization.

Hezi C. Wardwell Bay View Avenue Epworth League Methodist Church Henry H Munroe Warren

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