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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1871
Page
2
A Victorian era column discusses Britons criticizing American policy and culture, then mourns the sudden death of Ohio politician Clement Vallandigham. It praises his talents, notes his Civil War ties, and laments a life ended while defending an imperiled client. The piece blends partisan critique with humane condolence.
The Barrington St John’s Church Sunday School event hosted by Mr Allen C Mathewson featured prayer addresses and songs with children and a feast of delicacies and flowers. Reports from Boston papers critiquing military leaders and a Commune minister’s fate are noted alongside a 4250 dollar sale of the Psyche sloop yacht in New Bedford to Edward N Nickerson of New York.
Western correspondent chronicles a southbound ride from Omaha toward the Rockies. He describes Platte River conditions, plains wildlife, snow sheds, Echo and Weber canyons, and the Great Salt Lake Valley passing Green River City and Wahsatch. Arrival signals Salt Lake City amid Latter Day Saints heritage.
Telegraph dispatch reports American expedition gaining a week over Coreans on Kong Hoa Island. Corean stronghold captured and destroyed after a desperate defense. Corean losses about 500 killed and wounded. American casualties include one officer and two men killed with seven wounded.
A list of quips and headlines notes a revival in Paris, a French article on Bourbon, and playful lines about money brains and virtue. It highlights social and political snippets, with remarks on Davis and a miscellany tone.
Local items mention Earle & Prew forwarders ad, horse losses of John B Herreshoff, sermons by Rev Conant and Elder Kelleway, council and probate court meeting, Richmond Co mill shaft breakage, St Alban's Lodge festival, and a Rocky Point accident. Also Bristol Base Ball Club uniforms, a stray horse carriage incident, temperance meeting at Town Hall, and possible Mrs Macready recitals with subscriptions opened.
In Justices Court before Trial Justice B J Munro, the assault and battery case against Allen Howland was continued to July 11 by consent of counsel. The respondent remains under recognizance to appear then. No civil docket cases were tried.
The Bristols beat the U T A s 18 to 10 in a misty Wednesday game on the Common. U T A s played short handed with seven men late after a sick teammate left the field. S Tucker Crowley and Hreskoff stood out for the Bristols, while Fitts Crowley and Tucker showed strong defense and batting for the U T A s.
Correspondence from 1871 shows Newport officials disputing claims that the Coddington School House was unsafe. F W Tilton questions, while F W TROY and Harsmert Jr defend the building as strong, well built, and an ornament to the city.
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