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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1877
Page
2
A column discusses sensational stories about famous men including Grant and Sartoris, weighs presidential patience with Congress, and critiques Victor Hugo’s boastfulness while praising Mac Mahon as a Louis Napoleon successor. It notes Boston’s rising status and defends Southern manufacturing against cotton-focused pessimism.
The text praises President Rutherford B. Hayes as nonpartisan and crucial for the people. It lauds his honest money stance and political reform efforts, with support for freedmen and rights protection, while noting some critics will oppose or find no praise in his address. It compares the message to Washington and Lincoln in its forthright tone.
A mild scarlet fever outbreak at Wellesley Female College was quickly addressed by faculty and trustees, with overall health near or at prior year levels. A friend in the area confirms the favorable course of the illness and the college’s effective response.
In New York on December 11 1877 discussion centers on rapid transit railways. The N Y Elevated Railroad and Gilbert Elevated Railroad plan an extensive steam interconnection across Manhattan with lines along Bowling Green Sixth Avenue and the east side including Chatham street and the Bowery. If completed the city would gain major internal travel capacity and spur northern Manhattan redevelopment.
Elder Augustus Durfee will preach in the Advent Chapel tomorrow day and evening. Hydraulic Engine and Hose Co No 1 will give a grand dress ball in the Artillery's armory Christmas Eve. Among demands of the day there are many petitions for the results of another man's toil. It is the reward, not the labor that is desired.
Mr. Ethan Patt suffered a serious cut to a hand while employed in the gossamer department at the Rubber Works on Friday. Dr G A Pike provided care and was joined by Hon W T C Wardwell, who has moved a large storehouse to Thames street to expand his nearby lumber yard estate and business.
A horse hit a stone post near Captain A M Newman's store while pulling a meat wagon for William Thurston, breaking the wagon’s panels and causing serious damage. The incident occurred around noon last Tuesday, with no injuries reported.
Alfred J. Knight, praised as a fine elocutionist, gave an outstanding solo performance at Town Hall last Thursday under YMCA auspices. His comic impersonations and Shakespeare Bulwer selections in costume drew enthusiastic approval.
Reported damage evidence about the Estelle stirs concern as the Treasury may hand full papers to the Government and the State Department bears watch duties. The U S Supervising Inspectors and Captain Carson test the Estelle's boilers during a harbor survey before rejoining the cutter. Great holiday preparations fill the Boston Store with gifts, furs, Majolica ware, toys, and a wide display for Christmas and New Year shopping.
The mild weather reduces demands for food and fuel as winter tightens. Peter Hartian’s assault trial against Richard Peters was postponed to Thursday yet Peters is expected to testify. Hartian remains out on bail while Nevins O Mara Bartrand and Brownell were arraigned for liquor sales and bail set. Bartrands case continued for Monday with interpreter. others pleaded nolo contendere and appealed.
The author recalls Newport and Bristol as preferred summer getaways from New York City’s rush. He describes Newport’s climate, the Redwood Library and its portraits, and the Ocean and Bellevue avenues with the Ocean House. Bristol is praised for quiet charm, broad elms, elevated vistas, and scenic drives, noting its drier, more invigorating climate.
The piece reflects on Newport's climate and health, praising its sanitary record and social life. It recalls Bristol and Mount Hope cemeteries, commending a Faith statue, then shifts to contemporary ads for Boston Providence Clothing and holiday goods, followed by medical adverts for Hunt's Remedy and Dr. Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup and Mandrake Pills, with office details and sales points.
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