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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1881
Page
2
The Bristol Phaniz notes the resignation of Portmaster General James to take effect on January 1 1881. It contrasts U S Indian wars spending with Canada’s lack of Indian conflicts and massacres. Also mentioned are anonymous letters urging prison reforms for Guiteau’s confinement wing and the 80th anniversary of the Greenwhich RI Academy with upcoming orations and addresses.
The president has won admiration across parties by keeping his secrets and bearing responsibilities with patriotism. His conduct satisfies the public that he commands steady control and that his message to Congress was delivered securely and remains his own.
Washington correspondent condemns Guiteau's courtroom theatrics in strong terms. He argues the trial harms national honor, urges rapid conviction and hanging, and predicts swelling crank risk if Guiteau lives. He criticizes insanity defenses and hopes experts reveal guilt.
From Our Own Correspondent December 1881 reports New York life with church fairs and social diversions in Gotham and suburbs. It notes murders rare but punished, highway robbery under review, reformers and cranks, and Vic Woodhull returned. Trompe l’oeil gadgets like Gatling guns and torpedo boats are discussed with wary humor.
Short town page notes detail Advent timing and St. Thomas day next week, a special town meeting Saturday at 2 pm, and a registration deadline of one week left for 1882. It notes the Boston Store ad leverage, planned night schools starting January 2, 1882, a Calico Dress Ball with Herrick's Band, a temperance lecture at State Street M E Church, and an illustrated display of Christmas goods by George W Easterbrooks. Local markets show abundant fowl and produce as ice dealers await cold weather. The Samuel W Church estate partition progresses with Charles H Church preparing a house cellar.
BGF Holiday goods in great variety suitable for Christmas and New Years presents will be found at Misses Thompson and Honeywells at the New York store J. G. Sparks proprietor and at the stores of G. H. Farrington Charles H. Thompson Benjamin M. Lincoln Charles B. Munro R. S. Pearse and Son J. 4. Young and Co Crawford Munro Josephus Gooding Henry Thiele D. A. Pierce Samuel C. Corwin and others within the city trade.
William H. Bell’s store presents a large stock of new and elegant household goods for the holiday season. Parlor and chamber sets, sofas, carpets, tables, and toys for children fill the spacious shop with Japanese items and practical gift options. A prime spot for holiday purchases.
In Hope Street Boston Store proprietor Mr. T. T. Allan markets a vast holiday stock including dress goods laces gloves hosiery handkerchiefs perfumery dolls toys and other wares to suit every age. The item urges readers to shop locally and preview a two column advertisement while officials process probate and guardianship matters for DeWolf Lewis Codman Holmes Lindsey and Liscomb estates.
Gro. H. Nogman proposes a fifty year exclusive water rights deal for Bristol to lay pipes in town streets and connect hydrants with fire protection ensured. The plan guarantees water above high tide, level drinking fountains, and pricing not higher than Newport, RI. Annual payments cover hydrants taxes and public utilities, with a five year option to buy by town vote and arbitrators if price disputes arise.
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