24 Jul 1880
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1880
Page
1
Amy de Forest, a poised American, rivaled by Augustine the dancer, confronts Arthur Duncan as he pursues artistic glory in Paris. Augustine sacrifices for love, then dies after revealing a past tied to Amy and Duncan. Years later Amy and Duncan reconcile, facing Augustine’s memory in a tragic, haunting climax.
Dr William C S Cauldwell of New Bedford Mass encountered two well dressed men posing as friends on June 16 in New York. One claimed to be a nephew of a Syracuse bank president while the other wore a gold chain and used friendly talk. A passing patrolman recognized a banco steerer, were arrested, and both men were fined 10 and jailed six months for good behavior after pleading not guilty.
A Detroit man recounts ten years of his wife’s illness with no doctor finding a cure. Six months ago he bought a U S flag with Hop Bitters, tried it, and two bottles cured her. He notes the cost as his mistake yet the result was worth it, praising the product.
The Boston Post asserts communications should be brief as space is valuable and live news is scarce. Short pieces attract readers, offer wider contributions, and punchy wording beats long filler, with Bowles cited for the quip that time limits quality.
The Troy Times notes Frederick Douglass is not fully respected by some yet shows sympathy for his mixed heritage. It describes his wife as a full-blooded Black woman who was illiterate, their bond formed during bondage, and Douglass’s loyalty to her. The author recalls meeting Douglass in the White House on New Year’s Day, remarking on his dignified appearance and white hair.
A five year old friend, who chose the prettiest kitten, visits his mother’s sick room to see two tiny newborns. After looking them over, he pokes the plumpest babe and declares save this one.
Compound fluid extract of smart weed Jamaica gin ger and other ingredients said to cure colic diarrhea dysentery blood flux and related affections. It breaks up colds fevers and inflammatory attacks. Sold by druggists.
The piece discusses theories on early ocean formation with heated water vapor and salinity, then shifts to a historical note on Philadelphia and Boston ships from the 18th and 19th centuries, their roles in whaling and trade, notable wrecks, captures, and voyages including the Barclay, Canada, Essex, Harmony, and Ann Alexander, with references to vessels like the Honqua and Samuel Russel.
A historian recalls old sea kings from the era of coast to coast emigration, recounting ships like Cadmus carrying Lafayette in 1825 and Balance captured in 1814, plus famed whalers such as Lady Amherst and Nile a China clipper. The piece highlights vessels tied to notable people, voyages, and events, including the Mayflower era and Pacific trade.
Three armed robbers broke into a Prussian's Constantino ple house. They took a watch and Turkish money, bound the owner, and sought the key to a business safe. His wife freed him, shot two robbers, and the trio fled toward police. The officers later identified the bodies as fellow officers.
The idea proposes sea messengers, copper sealed casks carried on ships to hold valuables. If found, vessels sighting one would be required to recover it under penalty. Practicality varies by vessel. captains might delay to avoid voyage disruption, while curiosity could drive recovery.
An advertisement claims Dr Bull's Baby Syrup eases teething pain without opium or harmful ingredients. It warns babies cry in discomfort and offers the remedy at 25 cents per bottle.
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