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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1892
Page
2
Rhode Island Governor I D Russell Brown proclaims the November 8 1892 election results. The text outlines multiple constitutional amendments including succession and vacancy rules for governor and judiciary, electoral procedures, and corporate creation limits. The proclamation confirms passage and directs publication and distribution of the official results to town and city clerks.
The document records approval by a majority of electors at meetings and the official declaration of approval. Dated Providence November 23, 1892, with the state seal affixed, marking the one hundred seventeenth year of Independence.
Par n Mrs Tel Sono the Japanese reformer now lecturing in this country had the honor of being the first woman lawyer in Japan. Miss Ella Knowles Montana Attorney General elect is described as medium height with a firm face. Gage Hotel Company Chicago to pay 25 percent of gross receipts for 20 World’s Fair restaurant venues seating 45,000 at once. John Ogilvie Doorbach Mystic Conn. possesses a Mohawk language prayer book printed for Rev John Ogilvie 1769.
A fragmentary ad style piece touts a six day inland voyage from Duluth to Buffalo as a once in a lifetime event with health and economic benefits. It blends images of northern lights and modern industry while promising rejuvenation and insight for weary readers. It also includes a sales pitch for Ayer’s Hair Vigor and a Bible lesson anecdote praising Ayer’s Sarsaparilla.
The legal director of United States Rubber Co Col Samuel P Colt born Paterson N J Jan 10 1852 rose from Hartford youth to MIT grad 1873 Columbia Law 1875 Providence lawyer 1876 Rhode Island official 1882 86 Attorney General 1886 formed Industrial Trust Co Providence president 750000 capital oldest lines rubber goods made Bristol R I barron commercial club officers elected Joshua Wilbour president Frederic Gladding Charles Chase John Reynolds Charles Cole Charles A Johnson Hezekiah Church W Fred Williams Orrin Bosworth James Church supper served by P Mange chef at Olub
Twenty six ambulances costing 23920 dollars run daily in New York City with Bellevue Hospital service praised for comfort. Each ambulance features padded beds and a rolling stretcher, a full kit of bandages and splints, oils and lanterns. Fire department harnesses the horses and the system reaches the street in three minutes after alarm. Chronic drunkards are handed to police after evaluation. advocates call the system a wise city expense.
The Chicago World's Fair will be a six month showcase whose true worth lies in the lessons learned across professions. Experts, artisans, and farmers can study how others work in different nations and states, not merely admire grand structures on Lake Michigan.
Chicago forms a unique Japanese residents association at the Grand Pacific to aid members, curb undesirable outsiders during the world fair, and rally for mutual benefit. Officers named include President Dr Ikuta, Secretary Sasaki, and Treasurer Nakayama. Modern science links ear function to balance, noting sharks’ labyrinth involvement.
Jersey cattle from Dr. H. M. Howe to be shown at the Chicago exposition. Epworth Advertiser expands town reach with lecture courses and a concert program. Augustus Thomas play Alabama announced at Providence Opera House next week. Probate Court notes wills, executors, and guardianship actions. Town Council approves DAR relics in Memorial Hall and appropriates 5000 for current expenses. New school committee members elected. police and town expense items listed.
In this town widow Mrs Alma G Church aged 63 years and 5 months and Julia Clifford aged 58 are listed with family ties to late Captains. In Warren Facey M Jones widow of Capt Pelege Jones is noted with age 389 years and 2 months. Also Mary A widow of Jonathan R Simmons appears.
The deceased Chasues J. E. Fales, born August 7, 1825 on a Cuban coffee estate, led a life spanning seafaring translations and business ventures before settling in Hartford and Rhode Island. The piece notes his education in Europe, work as a translator, and roles as a florist and night watchman, along with his Masonry and consular service. An accompanying "Auction Sale" touts a historic rug collection from Constantinople, with 300 plus pieces valued at $135,000. The sale begins December 15, 1892, by Callender McCauslan & Troup Co.
The issue highlights Jacques Blumenthal’s Wilt Thou Understand, the tale A Little Child Shall Lead Them, and an Illustrated piece on Picture Rocks near Lake Superior. It praises Paris and New York fashions, with a cut paper pattern included. Single issues cost 10 cents and yearly subscriptions are $1.00.
In Bristol, probate actions are noted for Abbey A Vickery and George Pine estates. Requests seek administrators with will annexed and notices were ordered for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix Gazette. Hearings set at the Town Clerk’s office in Bristol with dates in December.
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