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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1870
Page
2
A broad editorial urges the press to condemn crime and avoid whitewashing theft as irregularity, arguing such gloss harms public trust and nation integrity. The piece warns that excusing crime erodes citizen caution, stunts public finance, and undermines republican virtue. It precedes Rhode Island session notes on finances and assembly actions.
A boiler room explosion at the National Rubber Company in the basement of the dry heating area caused a rapid blaze that engulfed eleven departments. Fire engines from Providence and local towns aided by steam pumps battled the flames. about seven hundred fifty workers were affected, with extensive stock losses and rebuilding planned within months. Insurance totals reach 351,500 across multiple companies.
The article decries public discussion of Lord and Lady Byron’s marriage woes and cautions against exposing private suffering for public sentiment. It accuses the author of Jon Juan of crime, questions motive, and defends Lady Byron from sensational scrutiny.
In Bristol county Massachusetts on Christmas Day Content R widow of Eber Chase died in Swansey aged 62. Her sister Ruth Buffington died January 3 aged 60. Phebe Robinson of Fall River died after attending the funeral. The remaining sister Gardner Gibbs, is ill in Providence. All were Society of Friends members.
The speech delivered in Ann Arbor Michigan references a Massachusetts Coliseum built and torn down within a year. It notes a memorial codfish in the representatives' Hall as a sign and claims appreciation for lively speech and music, indicating nostalgic ties and cultural humor.
The Philadelphia Ledger reports a dull anthracite coal trade with general suspension in the Schuylkill region due to differences between operators and miners. 1869 production runs about 10,000 tons lower than 1868, while total output excluding company use reaches around 12,000,000 tons.
Among the deaths in Little Compton last year are reported the following who were 70 years old and over Benj Pearce 8b Priscilla Brownell Diana Briggs 77 Bradford Pearce 76 Wm P Allen 75 Phebe Wilbur 75 Hannah Francis 70
The text advises daily moderate use of blanched celery stalks to steady nerves and reduce fear in anxious people. It suggests onions as a substitute when celery is not in season and urges laborers prone to palpitations to include these foods in their diet for nerve support.
A Tama County community of 268 Indians remains loyal to ancestral customs, occupying the best Tama lands with wigwams and traditional attire, starkly contrasting the surrounding farms and cities.
New Haven boasts of a fourteen year old prodigy Willis Clarke Shelton praised as the greatest organ player of his age in the world. He is the son of C. T. Shelton Esq member of the New Haven County bar.
The Halifax Chronicle argues for annexation by asserting the United States market is necessary to export ties. It contends that Great Britain cannot clothe our children and that a brave flag’s warmth cannot make up for a barefoot winter.
Dr W UW Resse addresses the Ben teenteal Council with a calculation predicting the loss of life at a rate of one per future period based on its projections.
A communication asking if a steam fire engine would be procured was received and logged before Tuesday’s large fire, indicating prior planning or concern over firefighting capacity in the area.
To Dr. J Rogers, Dentist, who has recently taken an office at the corner of Hope and State streets, comes among us with high recommendations of professional skill. His advertisement will be found in another column.
Those considered good judges argue that without the steam fire engine present when the Rubber Works fire broke out on Tuesday, at least one hundred thousand dollars more of property might have been saved.
Lydia was arrested Sunday on drunk and revelling charges and jailed. She faced arraignment before Mr. Justice Manro on accusations of habitual drunkenness and lewd behavior, denying the charges but later the court found the officers’ testimony credible and she was committed to Cranston State Farm for one year.
A town letter argues that current hydrants and a single hand drawn steam engine are insufficient for fire protection. It urges immediate purchase of a first class steam pump costing four thousand dollars, with local volunteers offering to build housing and cover two years of care. It notes insurance costs rise with poor protection and calls a special town meeting to approve funding.
A defiant memorial to Mr Quod by Mr Ephor rails against his critics in Bristol Neck. It defends past actions on road and sidewalk issues, mocks alleged irritability, and recalls a disputed highway repair and the rumored sidewalk history.
The event titled Social Life in Refuge by Rev. Mr. Bixby featured a lecture by Rev Bixby and showcased costumes and artifacts from Barman and Shan groups. The display aimed to be both informative and entertaining, highlighting regional attire and culture.
The Agency of the Wilson Shuttle Sewing Machine Co. has moved from 199 Westminster Street Providence to 51 Dorrance Street next to the Woolen Remnant. The firm claims their machines are not excelled by any others and are sold at a lower price than other first class machines when in the city.
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