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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1874
Page
2
The piece laments the Middlefield flood and 350000 dollar losses, blaming lax legislation after Mill River. It urges firmer safety planning, condemns indifference, and warns that profit motives threaten life and property as public concern wanes.
The piece argues Governor Jewell has a solid record and could be a strong Cabinet appointee. It discusses political dynamics in St Petersburg and Washington, notes General Howard’s involvement, and defends conscience against coercive dogma while celebrating sacrifice as a catalyst for belief.
The writer denounces monarchy driven Lecitimists who oppose the republic and seek absolute sovereignty. They warn that royal rule enslaves individuals, while republics empower true manhood and political growth despite oppression. Citizens should study these movements to value republican governance.
Secretary Bristow praised for Treasury service as occasional changes aid reform. Phelps Dodge letter softens view of Benjamin Butler while Butler stock slides. Livingstone letters praise Stanley for life saving generosity. James Lick of California rises in prominence for widespread giving to Pacific institutions. call to find a "Lick for Little Rhody."
Chicago honors its readers with more library books per week than the hub. Gambier Ohio plans to reopen its theological seminary in October with nine candidates for orders and Kenyon graduates entering the junior class. A London England report on Mrs Sartoris suggests a wealthy husband, a happy bride. Sharon Springs New York gains attention for its sulphur springs noted to aid rheumatism. A Butler attack on Phelps Dodge & Co. provokes belief in the firm’s honesty. Boston crimes spark concern as seven murders remain unsolved. a large reward is proposed to uncover clues.
The piece argues France supports Carlism to prop up monarchy, accusing MacMahon’s government of hollow republican pretenses. It says French actions threaten the Spanish republic and reflect a broader decay of monarchists, urging opposition to French-imposed rule.
The town tax assesses real and personal property totaling 5,716,800 dollars for 1874 with real estate at 8,113,800 and personal property at 2,603,000. a list of 64 taxpayers pays taxes of 100 dollars or more, including Bristol Gas Light Co., Phenix Sugar Refinery, and Richmond Manufacturing Co. Five percent discount applies for early payment and interest accrues after October 1. A second section reports a 1873 property value of 5,657,100 and a separate Fourth of July celebration treasurer’s report showing 400 dollars spent on fireworks, music, prizes, and related expenses, with 0 dollars on hand.
President Eli T. Tappan of Kenyon College resigns to join the faculty as Mathematical Chair with Rev. John Cotton Smith slated to become president and professor at the Theological Seminary. Christmas term set to begin September 3.
A New England mass temperance meeting is announced to be held at Oakland Beach on Wednesday July 29. The State Street M E Sunday School will hold its sessions in the forenoon instead of the regular preaching service until September next. The National Rubber Co works are to stop on August 1 for about thirty days, resuming September 14.
Rev. O H Tiffany of Washington will preach at State Street M E Church tomorrow Sunday at 8 o clock. Services begin at 1 mM.
A section of Church Street between High and Wood streets was improved by removing large amounts of dirt and filling with stone. The surface layer uses broken stone from the crusher to harden the road.
Mr Charles A Bourne former resident of this town suffered heavy loss as his large Chicago business establishment burned Tuesday night in the latest conflagration. The Fourth of July observances are noted for calm patriotism and reflections on liberty as the nation marks its anniversary with orderly celebrations and speeches by learned men.
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