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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1879
Page
2
The passage critiques Indian escapes tied to white aid and questions the cost of fruitless settlement efforts plus Albany capital folly. It notes fraud allegations from the Teller Committee in Louisiana, praises French literature’s improving tone, and attacks Senator Conkling’s hostility to President Hayes, urging wiser national leadership.
A commentary laments Congress indifference to promoting shipping interests. It argues the nation has allowed the world carrying trade to slip away, inviting foreign powers to rob American vessels of business. The piece urges pro merchant marine legislation to boost national prosperity and help workers, stressing that aiding seafaring labor is more vital than presidential planning.
Workingmen in Gunston Virginia linked with a cooperative association report constant work at fair wages. Members live in a single large house, cutting living costs by half. They farm and garden, produce clothing and building materials, run roads and fences, cut fuel, and manage housekeeping. They save a large portion of wages and have not had a day idle in nine months.
An essay discusses bond markets showing U S government bonds attract broad public demand and patriotic investment. It then cites Bismarck’s life to illustrate that statesmen are human and tested by practical experience. Massachusetts group promotes women workers protection with legal aid and protective committee details.
From Our Own Correspondent reports on federal defense measures at the Sub Treasury after threats of riot, including steel gratings and three turrets to guard bullion. It notes a major Broadway fire blackening Grand Street, with two million dollars in losses and costly warehouses. Also cites Building Department figures showing New York’s ten year growth.
The era shows New York erected new buildings at about 2.3 billion dollars. The peak year was 1871 with 42 million spent on 2,800 structures. Last year saw 1,700 buildings costing 15 million. Boston in 1878 spent under 3.5 million, suggesting New York’s superior growth and urging provincial cities to challenge Manhattan. Rapix.
Rev H W Conant preached in three churches in one day, with a temperance union service in the evening. A neat office mat donated by Hon L F Williams drew praise. A Bristol Neck horse escaped with a milk sleigh, injuring the driver but sparing him serious harm. Improvements at Stock Farm and Captain James Lawless’s sleigh rides wowed local children. Donations to the Children’s Home were gratefully acknowledged. The Rappe Istavo Institute held a notable session on school reform and urged a wider high school curriculum to cultivate independent thinking. War parties can order hulled corn from Mr James Salisbury.
Saw Delegates from several fire companies meet last Monday evening to nominate two Chief Engineer candidates and two Assistant Engineers for confirmation by the Town Council. Nominations: Chief Engineer James F. Stoughton with Assistants Samuel H. Keating and William B. Burnham. Former Assistants Henry F. Card and John H. Adams declined re election.
The Rhode Island Manual for 1873-79 with Rules and Orders is praised as a 225 page reference compiled by Hon. J M Addeman Secretary of State. It includes Governor Van Zandt likeness and was prepared under a May 1878 General Assembly resolution.
Sgnt Rev T M Clark Bishop of the Diocese will preach at Trinity Church on the morrow the third Sunday after Trinity Morning prayer at 10 Evening prayer at 7 Dear Bristol readers defend School Committee actions against closures and funding cuts detailing budget battles and responsibility The Philadelphia Ledger reports death of George Fales a prominent Philadelphia merchant and longtime insurance executive with a long obituary and memorial from the Franklin Fire Insurance Company directors
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