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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1880

Page

2

London fashions rival Paris as taste leader

Reports suggest London begins to compete with Paris for fashion leadership as commercial prosperity in the United States drives Europe’s industries. France and Great Britain are benefiting from rising exports to the United States, signaling a shift in global fashion influence.

London Paris France United States Europe

Washington named as handsomest city by General Grant

General Grant opines Washington is the handsomest city in the world and enjoys the glory of occupying the Presidential chair. The Philadelphia Public Ledger is praised for its vigorous, major-work journalism. The piece contrasts stock swindles in distant Colorado mines with praise for leaders in Boston and Washington while noting Russian Nihilism challenges.

Grant Washington The Public Ledger Philadelphia Geore W Philadelphia Chronicle Towiz Gov. M. Magellan Lee & Ee Boston owsEpas Young Joe Lee & Shépard Erneston W. H. G. Hendricks Hunter A. C. Armstrong & Son Froissart Sir John England France Spain Hoys Sidney Lanier Alfred Keppes Scribner’s Sons New York Procrzs Richard A A.C. Armstrong & Son

Westerners Turn To Lake Erie To Bypass Rail Rates

In protest against railway freight charges some Westerners advocate using Lake Erie's waterways for traffic. While waterways exist, railroad magnates led by Vanderbilt face resistance to perceived impositions and discriminatory practices. The iron path rulers may find their power challenged as opposition grows.

Lake Erie Iron Path Vanderbilt

Change of Indian Policy by Force Is Advocated

The text argues that the American Indian cannot grow in esteem and must have his savage life altered by force yet carefully. It urges removing his separate lifestyle, shrinking hunting grounds, and guiding him toward self support and citizenship, with coercive measures if needed.

Russia Hayden Mary Stannard Connecticut Snow & Mason

Gladstone at Seventy A Portrait of a Statesman

The article extols William E. Gladstone as a great English statesman of seventy, noting his marked career, patriotism, and ability. It lauds his opposition to Disraeli, scholarly intellect, literary skill, and stature among the nation, claiming his life and work reflect noble character and enduring influence.

Bishop Haven Malden Mass Church William E. Gladstone Lord Beaconsfield Disraeli Gladstone Statesman

New York Gossip on Edison Fraud and Fire Losses

New York readers learn of Edison’s contested claims at Menlo Park, Haigh’s forgery arrest and bank suspensions, Louisiana Lottery raids, Abner Doubleday’s warnings on war risk, Babbitt’s ongoing legal battles, and Turn Halle fire with seven victims. The piece reviews finance, crime, and urban safety with a satirical tone.

New Yeurs Edison Menlo Park J. Lloyd Haigh Grocers’ Bank Haigh Brooklyn Bridge Charity Commissioners New York Louisiana Actron Abner Doubleday Chamber of Commerce Theosophical Society New York Harbor Wall Street Babbitt Robinson Halle

Deaths in town 1879 bill of mortality totals

The number of deaths in this town during the year 1879, as published in the bill of mortality last week, was ninety nine. The decedents were interred now follows: In the North Cemetery, 51, in the Catholic Cemetery, 19, in Juniper Hill Cemetery, 14, in the East Cemetery, 3 removed from town. for burial, 12.

Juniper Hill East

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