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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1885

Page

2

Great Britain's coal supply may last 105 years

The article notes that Britain could exhaust its coal supply in about 105 years if current consumption trends continue. A Paterson New Jersey snow blockade causes a coal famine forcing release of inmates from the poorhouse. 8th Lt Col William Goodwin, veteran of the War of 1812 and longtime secretary of its survivor society, dies at 88 in Chelsea Massachusetts.

Great Britain Paterson N. Y William Goodwin Society of Veteran Survivors Chelsea Mass

Providence Civil Service Reform elects officers

The Providence Civil Service Reform Association convened on Monday and elected Dr E L G Robinson of Brown University as president Howard M Rice as secretary John W Vernon as treasurer and A M Eaton as chairman of the executive committee.

Bam Providence Civil Service Reform Association E L. G. Robinson Brown University Howard M. Rice John W. Vernon A. M. Eaton

Bronze axe found in Brittany by French antiquary

A bronze axe with a attached handle, likely the first specimen found, was discovered in Brittany by a French antiquary. The tool features a cutting edge on one end and a hammer-cap on the other.

Brittany

Winter of 1844 45记 Boston harbor canal to sea

The harsh winter of 1844 45 is noted for extreme cold as Boston residents cut a seven mile long canal in the solid ice of Boston harbor to allow a Cunard steamer to reach the sea on its scheduled sailing day.

Boston Boston Harbor Cunard Catholic Congregational Society H. A. Stevens Tee ‘Lonerenton Mount Hope Wm. H. Spooner Longfellow A. E. Orme George A. Arnold Current Sandolphon Lizzie Redfern H. B. Luther Maria L. Moody Susie Collins A. B. Manchester H. K. Orme Miles Standish H. A. Coggeshall Priscilla Kate Spooner Charles Skinner John Alden John

Observations Planned at Ben Nevis Summit Station

Stem Earthquake observations are to be instituted on the Ben Nevis summit, home to the highest meteorological observatory in the British Isles. The isolated location makes the site ideal for detecting slight tremors and seismic activity.

Ben Nevis British Isles

Needle in Flesh Defies Doctor’s Explanation

A Scottish physician notes an extraordinary case where a needle broken in the first joint of a lady’s left thumb a year ago was later found in her right forefinger after she had it removed. The account highlights unusual needle migrations observed in medical practice.

Flying fish do not fly says German zoologist Dr Mobius

Dr K Mobius, a German zoologist, argues that flying fish do not fly. He notes their pectoral fin muscles are too small to lift the body and that the thrust comes from muscular masses on both sides while still in the water.

K. Mobius

Earthquake pattern hints at winter excess in Tokyo data

A table from the Tokio meteorological observatory presents ten year monthly shocks through 1884. Winter months show higher totals averaging 56 per six months while summer months average 35. Also notes a Bolivian cotton tree seed with rich nitrogenous grain as potential food source and milk substitute.

Meteorological Observatory Tokio Japan Bolivia French Academy

Bird death toll rises hitting Cuban lighthouses

Statistics from the American Ornithologists Union report large bird casualties by striking Cuban lighthouses. At Paredon Grande over 100 birds died one night, 278 at Car Danas lighthouse, and 500 at San Antonio lighthouse. Biologists echo Spencer F. Baird from twenty years ago, warning that a great bird wave stretches from Florida to Cuba.

Mranarron Cura Ornitholopis Union Guba Paredon Grande Cardanas San Antonio F. Baird Florida Cuba

American Missionary Association Exhibit at New Orleans Display

The American Missionary Association display in New Orleans showcases progress of colored schools and Indian education. It features exhibits from Straight University and Santee Sioux programs, clothing and crafts, maps, drawings, and domestic economy lessons, highlighting trades and academic training for minority students.

American Missionary Association New Orleans Daily Picayune AJMA New York South Straight University Jettere Santee Neb Atlanta University Storrs Atlanta Gehge Gregory Institute Wilmington N. C le Moyne Institute Memphis

Obituary and town notices mix with marriage 기록 from 19th century Warren

Notices recount the burial of Captain Benjamin and funeral rites at Oak Grove Cemetery in Fall River, plus a Prohibitory Caucus result and a Bristol County court term. The item also lists marriages and genealogical records from 1840s to 1890s including the Harris farm seed catalogue appeal and multiple Bennet Burgess surname entries.

Benmin Sinatra YM E Butler New Bedford Warren Fall River Élgewheke Oak Grove Supreme Court Bristol

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