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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1879

Page

2

Learning a trade in the State Prison upper story

A Bristol Pheri issue from July 19 1879 notes education as trade training in the State Prison. It also reflects on sermons and memory, the grave and life, and political views including Secretary Schurz backing Sherman. The item links archaeology and a tale of John and Grace with distant travel and England’s warlike posture.

Bristol Thedelsium Richard Corcorane Fletgher A Nickson Maggie Hutchinson Debbie Ingraham Nellie White Kate 0. Riley Eliza Monroe John B. Pearce Po Tmgater

Pronouncing Savings Banks with a C Both Ways

A historical note discusses pronouncing Savings Banks with a C either softly as in face or hard as in cake. It claims the hard C has been the common pronunciation for several years, with some exceptions in present company.

Jefferson Davis Finds A Gentle Gift From A Lady

A memory of a generous gift to Jefferson Davis described as a princely token from a lady. The text notes two plantations and a villa as fitting compliments while admitting embarrassment at unworthiness and gratitude. The writer hints Davis may understand the lady’s taste, while others question it.

Jefferson Davis Jeff

Obstructionists in Justice and Risks of Power

The United States Marshals complain that arrests and imprisonments suffer without credit for conveying criminals to safety. The speaker warns against empowering a reckless party, fearing threats to justice and national interests if such forces are unleashed.

United States Congress

Germany plans vast underground telegraph web across empire

A long range German underground telegraph system is described expected to finish in about eighteen months. Two main routes from Hamburg to Ratisbon and Konigsberg to Strasbourg cross in Berlin with cross connections to connect towns. The piece argues for prudent public finance management and questions extravagant leadership in municipal spending.

Germany Hamburg Ratisbon Konisberg Strasburg Berlin

Patent to purify smoke with water spray in England

A patent for removing injurious gases from smoke is described. Smoke passes through water with soda-ash, sprayed by paddle-wheels, washed by screens, and returned to the tank. The process improves draft and furnace heat, claiming safe breathing above chimneys, but high cost delays adoption until cheaper methods are found.

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Civil Service Reform Gains Validation Under Hayes

After hostile debate and attacks on Conkling, Civil Service Reform seems successful. Even The New York Times concedes results, praising President Hayes. The New York Custom House shows promising signs, renewing faith of reform supporters in Hayes era.

Conkling New York Times Hayes New York Custom House Rutherford B. Hayes

Letter From La Provence 1879 Long Orient etchings

A long extract discusses Marseilles history from Phoenician and Greek eras to the third century BC. It details Phoenician ships, Tyrian Baal Melkarth, ancient steles, and a Galley keel found beneath La Republique street. The piece weighs Marseilles as a Greco Oriental entrepot and cites Tyre Venice comparisons and Phoenician influence.

Provence Aryen Asia la Celtique Orient Gaul Marseilles Rome Garthage de la Republique Julius Crezar Tyre Carthage Acropolis Africa Sidon Palmyra Baalbec Charlemagne Tyrian Baal Melkarth Phoenicia Baal Venice Egypt Mediterranean

Tide Power Dock Idea in Liverpool Exhibition

A model shows driving machinery by tide force. It requires a tidal dock with pontoons and an elevated reservoir where whales are forced by rams as the tide rises. James C Stevenson asserts potential savings of 15 pounds per horsepower annually over steam and notes a 5000 foot square dock could power Liverpool and nearby towns.

Liverpool Eng Wales James C. Stevenson Liverpool Sud

Bariga's Mommy Macazine a Boston periodical

Bariga's Mommy Macazine appears on publication day with an illustrated article on artesian wells a thrilling sey story notable poetry domestic tales and engravings Published by Thames and Talbot 23 Hawley Street Boston price 1 50 per year post paid 15 cents a copy at periodical depots nationwide

Bariga Artesian Wells Thames & Talbot Hawley Street Boston

Bristol News Fragments Chronicle Summer Notes

A Bristol town page recounts dog days and St Margaret’s Day, local sermons, theater and opera remarks, a solar eclipse note visible in Africa, and social life reflections. It lists residents and taxpayers, court docket items, new library acquisitions, and upcoming local events with scattered brief items.

Bristol Train Artillery meeting at Armory Monday

A Bristol Train Artillery gathering is planned for Monday at eight o'clock at the Armory. All BTA Old Guard Veteran Association honorary members and honorably discharged officers and members are urged to attend for important business.

Bristol Train Artillery B.T. A. Old Guard Veteran Association Artillery Friends of the Old Bristol Train of Artillery

Pinafore cast announced for Town Hall performances

The upcoming Town Hall production of The Pinafore lists Sir Joseph Porter as First Lord of the Admiralty with D F Stearns of Pawtucket as Captain Corcoran. Eugene Warner plays Ralph Rackstraw, Charles Young as Dick Deadeye, Henry Hayes as Bill Bobstay, and Nellie Manchester of Providence as Josephine. The cast includes Miss Millie Dimond, Miss Belle Weeden, and a large chorus with eight Providence musicians forming the orchestra. The opera runs on two evenings only.

Pinafore Joseph Porter the Admiralty D. F. Stearns Pawtucket Corcoran H. M Eugene Warner Ralph Backstraw Charles Young Dick Deadeye Henry Hayes Bill Bobstay Arthur Cortell Josephine Nellie Manchester Providence Hebe Sir Joseph Millie Dimond Little Buttercup Portsmouth Belle Weeden Burton Edward Hoffman

Quaker Bitters Advocated As Safe Remedy For All

Physicians recommend the QUAKER BITTERS as a gentle stimulating tonic for ladies and children. Claims include life saving and curing effects, improved courage, vigor, energy, and nervous system relief. Dr. Warren and Rev Dr Hamlin cited. circulars offered. ads tout blood purification and infant health benefits.

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