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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1877

Page

2

Agreement at last on Electoral Bill signals new calm in Washington

The Congress reaches a political compromise enshrining a presidential succession plan. The nation expects scrutiny of the executive and a shift of power toward the people, with warning that public debate will continue and future outcomes remain uncertain.

Congress Court of Decision Sam Bill Henry Clay Washington

New York Letter Highlights Treasure Rumors and Train Satire

From Our Own Correspondent on Staten Island and Manhattan recounts Jersey treasure legends, five midnight digs, and empty outcomes. It notes Geo Francis Train launching a new paper, his fame, wealth, and odd behavior. Also covers heated transport heat demand and the Hudson ice yacht season opening.

New York New Yon Bristow Plani Iago Staten Island New Jersey Monte Cristo Manhattan Myr Geo. Francis Train Train Ilustrious Omaha Madison Square George Francis Train Common Council Hudson River

Privateers of the War of 1812 and a Bristol court plan

The article recounts American privateers capturing numerous British and other vessels near Ireland and the Atlantic, detailing prizes with their values and notes on the profitable cruise. It transitions to a 1876 Baltimore Chronicle editorial about Judge Bourne and DeWolf era houses, then to Rhode Island General Assembly debate on consolidating judicial districts and annexing Bristol and Kent to Providence County, arguing both sides and mentioning proposed new northern county.

Newport Mercury James DeWolf Bristol Harmony Alfred Henry Thetis Royal Bounty Cook Wilson Fame Liverpool Africa Brazil Equator William Thomas Zar Camden Hisaleth Watson Ceres Ireland Mariner Jones Ann Paris St. Jose Rio Courtney New Liverpool Minorca Quebec Thames Monthly Chronicle Baltimore New England Benjamin Bourne Capitol Philadelphia Washington James da- Wolf Mount Hope DeWolf Congress Bosworth Place Silver Creek Lake Erie Griswold Connecticut Aol Virginia Saint Darnes General Assembly Senate Lapham Providence House Court of Common Pleas Supreme Court Kent Kent County Verry Woonsocket Judiciary Committee Bristol County Providence County Newport

House Debates Hayes Wheeler Electoral Vote Resolution

On motion the issue became the special order for Wednesday and discussed the next day. In the House Mr S P Colt offered a resolution asserting Hayes and Wheeler won a majority of legally cast electoral votes and condemning congressional review of state electors. Substitute resolutions were offered and further consideration postponed to Thursday. Also notes on Y M C A hymn study and Union Course lectures with ticket price cut to fifty cents.

House of Representatives S. P. Colt United States Rutherford B Hayes William A. Wheeler Congress Littlefield Fay Newport Cooke Warren Mr. Rugg Augustus Hoppin Gen Burnside

Y M C A Seeks Support After Centennial Views Screening

The Y M C A clarifies that the association did not fund the Centennial views event. The association’s president funded the exhibition, any loss would be his responsibility, and a small balance remains. The reading room costs and weekly needs exceed subscriptions, so gifts sustain operations and library growth.

PHNIX Gaeene Y. M Young Men's Christian Association

Democracy of Manhood Lecture Delivers Forcible Message

Hon. Sydney Dean spoke to an intelligent audience on Wednesday night in a clear earnest style. His lecture linked the topic to younger listeners with striking effect and should be long remembered.

Sydney Dean

In Memoriam Mrs Mary I Uusher

The Bristol PH Ph memorial notes a cherished home life and praises Mrs Mary I Uusher for her charitable deeds. It laments her death and gratitude for her kindness while comforting the bereaved family to persevere in good works and faith.

Bristol Mary I. Uusher

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