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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1874
Page
2
The piece warns that compromise corrupts morals and politics, urging adherence to core principles. It cites founding limits on office, the fight against slavery, and the dangers of aligning with criminals or compromising with youthful impulses, urging steadfast virtue and elevated civic ideals.
A California temperance group restricts members to wine beer and cider with one exception. When discouraged, whisky may be allowed. The rule reflects a lenient stance amid difficult times.
The Fifth Cincinnati Industrial Exposition runs September 2 to October 8 under local commissions and chambers. It carries a public guarantee fund of 240000 dollars, with eight acres under roof and national reach across states and territories.
A Bristol Phoenix reader offers guidance to parents and children on forming habits to do the right thing at the right time. The author argues undivided effort toward a single objective yields happiness and success, citing the saying if thine eye be single to illuminate conduct.
A Chicago Tribune summary notes a newly discovered race encountered by Gen. Crook during a last year campaign against the Apaches. The group inhabits a 200 mile square area with a large New Mexico city of about 1800 residents. They practice a conservative republic with thirteen caciques and universal suffrage. Their women are respected and keep house while priests wear ornate robes and ceremonies are formal. The people may hold ancient records of knots and possibly share kinship with Aztecs.
A body identified as an unknown man was recovered from the Blackstone River on Sunday. Police began an investigation to determine identity and cause of death.
The Massachusetts Republican State Central Committee fixed October 7 as the date for the statewide convention. It marks the party's action to organize delegates and set platform discussions for the upcoming electoral cycle.
The Democratic Convention of the Fourth Maine District in Bangor nominated Gorham L. Boynton of Bangor as a candidate for Congress.
Samuel Jackson aged 60 was killed Monday in Middletown Connecticut after being struck by a train while on the tracks and intoxicated. He leaves a family of four.
The Worcester Spy notes that if South Carolina Republicans repudiate Governor Moses, Democrats would back him, arguing that Democrats dread Republicanism more than Moses. The piece signals fierce party animosity and shifting alliances in an era of political conflict.
The court declares the custom of express companies to sell unopened unclaimed packages illegal. It holds the company liable for damages to the owners.
Robert Collyer extols Colorado as wonderful and beautiful and predicts a time when thousands will visit for recreation health and to seek fortune and a better life in the state. He notes its unique beauty and implies growth in relocation and opportunity.
The Boston Journal reports a new process converting cane juice into Honduras Concrete Sugar. It describes boiling in an open kettle, pouring while hot into barrels, forming a hard grain similar to maple sugar, coarse yet excellent for refining. A load has arrived in New Orleans for testing.
The Sanitarian warns alcohol harms all, from farmer to artisan, affecting stomach, crops, debts, and morality. It claims it will cause fences to fall, cattle to roam, trees to die, crops to fail, homes to suffer, and families to ruin, leading to a drunkard's grave.
A Bayonne story claims Captain Jefferson of the London tricked Spanish authorities by posing as a US warship to land twenty seven guns for the Carlists in the Bay of Biscay. Marshal Serrano sent thanks, but the Rack of inquiry followed as the vessel disappeared from Bermeo.
A Honolulu writer extols native Kanaka women noting their erect posture, curls, modest attire, and foot freedom. She contrasts them with Western dress and corsets, praising cleanliness and ease when facing water, and questions whether Western norms are truly civilized.
England awaits a fortune of eighty million linked to the bones of a British Colonel buried in Virginia a century ago. Some suggest using the money to aid the Prince of Wales in restoring his finances.
Bar on Anselm de Rothschild, long prominent financier, died at his country seat near Vienna. His wealth was estimated above 200 million dollars. In accordance with his wishes the funeral was simple with no pomp the hearse drawn by two horses and a small retinue of servants following.
The Boston Journal lists four long lived Brown University graduates within a mile of each other in South Abington Massachusetts. Hon Benjamin Hobart Class 1804 Daniel Whitman Esq Class 1809 Jared Whitman Esq Class 1806 Rev Silas Hull Class 1809 are all identified as the oldest living graduates.
Local note confirms the steamer Favorite did not make the planned Sunday trip to Riverside and residents express relief that the voyage did not occur.
The steamer Canonicus commanded by Captain Orswell carried about fifty passengers from here to Block Island on Wednesday of last week.
Mr Mason W Pierce merchant at 112 Hope Street announces retirement and a complete closing out of his dry goods stock. The message indicates his intention to end the business after many years serving customers.
About one sixth of the town joined the Bristol Train of Artillery's trip to Oakland Beach last Thursday. The outing featured a day of seaside recreation and camaraderie among participants.
The Byfields of this town defeated the Quick Steps of Fall River last Saturday with a 31 to 13 score in a baseball game played in Fall River.
A large lot of all glass preserve jars was spotted at Mr Bedell's store yesterday noted as ideal for preserving berries and other fruits.
About eighty persons from here rode the steamer Favorite to Oakland Beach on Wednesday for an excursion organized by the Ancient Order of Slibernians.
The boot and shoe shop of Mr. James Anderson relocates from 102 Hope Street to stores 10 and 12 State Street, a few doors west of the Bristol Hotel.
A town physician is summoned to care for a boy who was bitten by a dog on one foot and pricked by a rusty nail on the other. The incident underscores minor urban dangers and the response of local medical staff.
The infant department under its teachers held a Poppa squash picnic on Tuesday last. The children enjoyed a pleasant ride there and back and had an enjoyable time at the outing.
A Monday game at Rocky Point saw the Bristols from this town beat the Resolutes of Fall River 15 to 9. It was the second of three games, the Resolutes having won the first matchup.
A scull race at the harbor Tuesday afternoon featured E Bogert and C Straight. Straight finished in eighteen minutes and thirty seconds with J B Hatch serving as referee.
Major M. V. Newton of the Bristol Hotel has returned home after a ten week absence visiting Europe. He arrived in New York aboard the City of Brussells last Sunday night and reports great satisfaction with his travels in the old country.
Flags at Fort Rounds and Captain James Lawless’s grounds were lowered to half mast on Monday the day of the funeral for Henry R. Morgan Esq of New York. Morgan, former agent for the Southern Steamship Co and later with the Charleston line, was a son of Charles Morgan of New York.
Visiting clergy occupied local pulpits with Rev. Thomas Fales from Wal tham Mass at St Michaels in the afternoon Rev John Gray from New London Conn at State Street M E Church in the afternoon and Rev C P Osborne from Baltimore Md at the Congregational Church in morning and afternoon No services were held at First Baptist South Christian and Advent Chapel.
At an adjourned meeting last Monday evening the town council drew jurors for the September term of the Supreme Court. Grand jurors include George H. Burgess Nathan C. Bedell William O. Manchester Benjamin Brayton John R. Slade James T. Munro and William H. Pitman Jr. Petit jurors listed are George Tilley George T French Albert Peckham Parmenus Skinner Jr James Jr Duffy and John W. Munroe.
A railroad company recently promoted a brakeman to conductor while the regular man was on vacation. On his second day in the new job he claimed an accident while cutting kindling with his face injured by a flying stick. Listeners treated the tale as a tall fish story and offered little credence.
The Bristol Train of Artillery led a large party aboard the steamer Canonicus to Oakland Beach on Thursday. A parade through Bristol featured the Bristol Cornet Band and local units. After a day of inspection, games, and band concerts, the group returned by five to six oclock, with the outing described as the largest Bristol has ever seen.
A large and splendid assortment of Peters Brothers premium American cutlery has recently been opened at Bedell's store, corner of Hope and Bradford streets.
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