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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1871

Page

2

New York politics corruption and reform urged by editorial

The piece denounces corruption in New York City government, accusing officials of long running fraud and urging taxpayers to demand accountability. It warns against federal control by party interests and calls for exposing the “tricksters” before liberties are surrendered. It also notes Texas rail bond offers and the suspension of Commissioner Pleasanton with J W Douglass appointed in his stead.

New York City New York New York Times Republican Party Capitol Darkness Pleasanton General Porter General Pleasant Internal Revenue Gen. Pleasanton J. W. Douglass Mount Jane Henry Walter Lydia E. Smith Sarah E. Walter Samuel P. Thornton Providence Mutual Job Moses Sir James Clarke N. B Cortlandt St Jullyeow

The Burden of Royalty Opinion on Royal Wealth and Scandal

The author criticizes royal privilege and expenditure in Britain. They question the value of a funded royal family, the spending of royal children, and alleged scandals surrounding the heir apparent. The piece condemns royal pomp as a farce and nuisance supporting government.

Victoria Prince of Wales Marquis of Lorne Prince Albert

Who is my Neighbor 1 A mosaic of neighborly meanings

The passage explores many definitions of neighbor from friendship in need and shared beliefs to strangers and social measures. It notes neighbors appear as allies in trials, tools in daily life, or objects of judgment, then shifts to personal roles such as churchgoer or voter and even stereotypes tied to wealth.

Sophocles Appetite Schenck R. Schenck New York Boston J. N. Shenck, Jr North Sixth Street Kiladelphia GEO. C. Goodwin & CO

New Orleans Mobile and Texas Railroad Prospect Described

The Boston Advertiser notes Southern Securities face war caused demoralization and shift toward Western and Southwestern railroad projects. It highlights the New Orleans Mobile and Texas line from Mobile to New Orleans and Texas as a prominent Southern yet Northern led venture, amid expanding plantations and water power developments in Louisiana and Texas.

Boston Advertiser Southern Securities Louisiana Texas New Orleans Mobile and Texas Mobile

Wasteed Time and Hope in a Baristo Piece

Clarence Fairfield reflects on wasted time and the desire to live life anew while urging heed to hopeful outlooks. He muses on the mercy of hope, the fragility of life, and the child's curiosity about hidden truths.

Baristo Clarence Fairfield

Swansea clambake to be held at Pearse Grove

Next Tuesday rain permitting the Swansea Agricultural Library Association will stage a clambake at the Grove of William H. Pearse near Luther's Corner.

Swansea Agricultural Library Association William H. Pearse Luther's Corner Cole's Station First Christian Society of Swansea

California enterprise cited for achievements in Bulletin praise

The San Francisco Bulletin lauds California progress from the Overland Telegraph to a vast geological survey and a free university. It notes the state as a leader in seeds and plants imports, daily papers, and rapid transit, urging greater recognition beyond tourist view.

California San Francisco Bulletin Golden State Overland Telegraph Pacific Railroad Asia Australasia Great Britain

G A R Calls Unite Over Roxbury Post Office Appointment

Washington mem bers of the Grand Army of the Republic denounce Edward Roxbury a former Confederate soldier for receiving a Post Office Department clerkship over Union veterans. The group urges united action to protest what they call government insult and reward for rebels.

Washington Grand Army of the Republic E. R. Roxbury Post Office Department Post Office Department of the United States Edward Roxbury

Quarrel Over Dogs Entering Maine Church Flares

Nearby residents and church members in a Maine community near Skowhegan clash over dogs in worship. Owners argue a right to bring dogs. opponents ban them and threaten legal action. The dispute split the choir and led to expulsions and resignations.

Maine Skowhegan

Mackerel Fishing Boom Off Bath Maine Coast

The Bath Times reports a mackerel frenzy at Small Point harbor with thousands caught in seines nets and by hook and line. The Flying Dart from Swampscott secured a thousand barrels and other vessels took several hundred barrels while locals harvested the abundance without formal authority.

Maine Bath Times Small Point Flying Dart Swampscott

Local readers seek more Warren news says Gazette

Residents urge more town items after weeks of sparse coverage. The Warren Gazette defends its reporting by noting the town has plenty of stories to tell if readers look closer.

The Warren Gazette Gazette Warren

A Selfish Life and Its Narrow View of Love

A meditation condemns a selfish life as stagnant and petty. It contrasts a closed, petty world with the vast, world-spanning music of the skies, noting the speaker’s cabin lacks light from larger forces. The verse laments the limits of personal affection and small horizons.

Rocky Point and seaside reminiscences in Bristol town

A feature collection recalls Rocky Point and harbor life with light New York Times reprints, local lore, and old bristol seafaring days. It reflects on Pappoosesquaw Neck wharf relics and a bygone era of square riggers, ships, and youthful tales amid a changing town.

Pappoosesquaw Neck New York

Justices Court session records multiple Rhode Island cases

In this Justices' Court session before Trial Justice B J Munro on Tuesday August 8, Fales and Son of Pawtucket sue John B Herreshoff on a book account for 48 dollars for two propeller wheels. one wheel allegedly delivered to Fall River, defense seeks setoff. Other matters include N T Sanders and J Turner cases against Herreshoff, and sentences for dog without license, revelling and assault with a weapon with continuance to the 11th.

B. J. Munro Fales N.T. Sanders J. Turner Marshal Lepperts, Jr John B. Herreshoff Horace P. Tobey C. L. Baker Court of Common Pleas Providence Rhode Island John Bligh Dennis Conway Guunty Bristol Tehall Mary J. Brunson Ship Channel Thames Street Mary J. Brunsen Ahip Channel Bristow John B Pearce Sheri Bristol

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