The European Prospect Warns of War and Power Shifts
The article argues a German Empire unsettles Europe as Prussia leads, Britain and Russia fear dominance, France seeks revenge and moral decline, and Austria and Turkey align to curb German ascent. It predicts inevitable conflict, labor unrest, and calls for cautious reform rather than forceful upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old World
Prussia
France
Alsace
Lorraine
Europe
Bismark
England
Russia
Austria
William
House of Hapsburg
Germany
Turkey
Earth
Museum of History
Erie Swindle Ties Goulds to Large Legal Bills
Governor Hoff man is implicated as the Erie affair unfolds. Jay Gould & Co. reportedly spent three million dollars on extra legal services for the case. David Dudley Field advised the Directors and was well paid. The piece questions who funded these bills and whether such payments created influence over legislators, noting Tammany and Eric as a vast political resource.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany
Eric
Metropolis
Grant Re-Nominated by National Republican Convention in Philadelphia
The National Convention of the Republican Party met in Philadelphia on Wednesday and Thursday. President Grant was unanimously nominated for re election and Henry Wilson of Massachusetts was nominated for Vice President and, after one ballot, also chosen unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Grant
Henry Wilson
Massachusetts
Greeley prospects and Paris notes from G. T. B.
The writer surveys political currents with Greeley’s appeal waning and possible Seymour as Secretary of State. He questions New York’s choice of governor Hoffman, cites French reverberations post Commune, and notes a large influx of Americans visiting Paris, praising returning Bristol acquaintances.
Letters from Bristol and Paris Through Time
A correspondent writes from May 15 1872 comparing Bristol customs with life in Paris after war and siege. He recalls seasonal foods asparagus berries clams and corn, notes the new Bristol schoolhouse and a plea to reuse the Academy bell, and describes springtime streets trees and postwar Paris landmarks and damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puasix
Bristol
Fox Hill
Horton's
Academy
Bois de Boulogne
Place de la Concorde
Gratitude and memorial verses amid Civil War memory
The piece opens with a reverent wartime tribute honoring fallen comrades and blessing the land they saved. It then transitions to a Midwest crop report noting Illinois and Iowa farmers facing a cold spring with delayed corn plantings but expectations of average yields, while wheat looks poor in parts and oats promise strong yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Iowa
Murder of Captain Colvocoresses in Briperport Conn
Captain Colvocoresses of the U S N left the Sterling House Monday after 10 PM bound for a New York boat. He carried a satchel believed to hold about ten thousand dollars. He was found dying with a gunshot wound and a sword cane bent from defense. The satchel and watch were missing and murderers are unknown. A life insurance for sixty thousand dollars is noted.
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Briperport
Conn
Colvocoresses
U.S. N
Sterling House
New York
Coronner
Capt. C
Delaware Senator Bayard Opposes Greeley Nomination
Senator Bayard of Delaware condemns the Greeley movement in a letter. He argues that Democratic masses will not abandon their party faith for an eccentric nomination that defeats established theories of wisdom propriety and justice guiding party control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayard
Delaware
Greeley
Bristol County to Build Taunton River Bridge Link
Bristol county commissioners at Taunton decide to lay out a highway and erect a bridge across Taunton river between Dighton and Berkley for public convenience and necessity. A further hearing will determine the bridge style and form.
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Bristol County
Taunton
Taunton River
Dighton
Berkley
Memorial Day Observances In Bristol Reflect Civil War Heritage
Memorial Day events in Bristol featured a long parade led by G A R posts and local fire companies, with an oration by Col. John Turner and tributes at Juniper Hill Cemetery and Bristol Neck. The piece notes respectful ceremonies, floral tributes, and memory of fallen Union soldiers, highlighting civic pride and the town’s tribute to national unity.
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Babbitt
G.A.R
High Street
State House
Nath
Gladding
O. D
Hydraulic Engine & Hose Co
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co
James F. Stoughton
Dreadnought Hook & Ladder Co
Charles F. Card
Quickstep Fire Engine Co
Alden B. Fish
Young America Fire Co
F. Ryan
Union
Hope
Bradford
Bradford Street
Town Hall
W. T. C. Wardwell
Keller
J. P. Lane
John Turner
America
Shepard
Republic
England
Local Religious Services and July Parade Plans
Elder E Wood of Exeter to preach at Advent Chapel Sunday afternoon and evening. A Social Meeting at Christian Association rooms Saturday evening at 7 45. Baptism of two infants at Congregational Church last Sunday by Rev Lane. Rev S F Smith of Newton preached at First Baptist in exchange with Rev H M Jones. Rev William R Huntington of Worcester preached at St Michael's in exchange with Rev G L Locke. The schooner yacht Triton built for George A Thayer of New York will be launched from John B Herreshoff yard this morning at 9 30. The Grand Panjandrum invites all to discuss the Fourth of July Antiques and Horribles parade this Saturday evening at eight in Town Hall.
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George W. Monro
George B. Monro
Shepard
East Greenwich
Providence
Crooked Lane
Locke
St. Michael’s Church
Juniper Hill Cemetery
St. Michael's
E. Wood
Exeter
Advent Chapel
The
Christian Association
Lane
S. F. Smith
Newton
Mass
First Baptist Church
H. M. Jones
William R. Huntington
Worcester
St. Michael's Church
G. L. Locke
Triton
George A. Thayer
New York
John B. Herreshoff
Grand Panjandrum
Bristol
Elizabeth Monro
Annie C. Monro
George W Monro
William R. Taylor
Sail
Bristol Phynix
John Peter Gladding
Robate Court
Tite Town
George B Monro
Elizabeth
Monro
Annie C Monro
William P. Monro
de Bonis
Bristol Phoenix
Peter Gladding
City Warns on Late Dog Licensing Penalty Increase
Officials warn owners and keepers of dogs who failed to license in May that a one dollar surcharge applies this month. After June 30 unlicensed dogs face steep penalties as enforcement tightens.
YMCA Meeting Notice Plans for Sunday Evening
The YMCA association will hold a meeting tomorrow evening at the North East District school house at seven thirty. If weather is good a meeting will be held on the Common. if not, at the rooms at six o'clock.
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Y. M. C. Asociation
North East District
Services on the Common Led by Mr. Barrows
Services under the direction of the Christian Association were held at six o'clock last Sunday evening on the Common conducted by Mr. O C Barrows consisting of prayer exhortation and singing. The audience was large and attentive and good order prevailed.
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The
Christian Association
O. C. Barrows
Town Council Court of Probate Hold Regular Meeting
The Town Council and Court of Probate met with full board present. Jonas W. Williams was named Administrator of Maria B. Williams estate in Rhode Island with a $1000 bond. Guardian Addie F. Lawless authorized to sell ward real estate with $7000 reinvestment bond. Harriet N. Frederick named Guardian of Minnie Frederick with $500 bond. Appraisers named Sparks, Lewis, Liscomb. George Tilley authorized to mortgage ward real estate. Final accounts of Isaiah Simmons and Sarah Peck approved. Applications for Monro estate administrators continued. Henry Coomer estate inventory presented.
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Court OF Probate
Minnie Frederick
Samuel Sparks
Alfred L. Lewis
William C. Liscomb
George Tilley
William H. Simmons
Isaiah Simmons
Francis Peck
Sarah Peck
George W. Monro
George B. Monro
Henry Coomer
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Tribune
Hoffman
Empire State
Place Bastille
Paris
Italy
Switzerland
F. Smith
D. D
Thomas Nast
Tribune Almanac
Boston
Coliseum
Alto
Solomon
DR Barnes
Geo. P
Thode Island
Metacom Depbatine Club
F. F. Gladding
A. P. Nerone
Frederic W. Pierce
H. A. Monro
M. D. Andrews
R. T. Pierce
C. E. Kimball
Grand Army of the Union
Juniper S Hill Cemetery
Manchester
DeWolf
Easterbrooks
Ingraham
Newton Centre
E. M. Smith
Bristol Neck
W. Miller
Bristol Light Infantry
United States
John H. Pitman
Charles H. Wardwell
William N. Clinton
John Gladding 3d
John P. Simmons
William J. Miller
William A. Manchester
C. A. Greene
William T. C. Wardwell
James Lawless
John B. Pearce
John B. Taylor
Michael McCallion
J- Hoard, Jr
Reuben Coffin
Cyrus
Edson
Gladding Bros
Wm. J. Miller
Oliver C. Pearse
Geo. Barton
Board of Pauper
J. W. Pearse
John B Taylor
Thos. Robinson
Asylum
Nath. Gladding
Munro
David A. Fish
Joseph A. Fish
Charles F. Simmons
B. M. Lincoln
Michael Cullen
David A Fish
L. B Bosworth
Wm. IL. Munro
Charles Evans
S. N. G. Munro
E. C. Nichols
Jamaica
Board of Public Works
Hibbard & Hawkins
Westminster Street
Alfred M Pierce
Ilman
Gottlieb Fisch
Delamarre
Garandiere & Dupont
Rue Lombard
Price
Joe Moses
Cortlandt Sr
Sa- Bryan
Bryan
Moses
Cortlandt Street
Literary Notices
Phoenix Marine Journal
Port of Bristol
R. I
Durfee
Fall River
Sci Rodonda
Moore
Calais
T C Wardwell
Sherman
Vineyard Haven
Hamilton
Wells
Osprey
Nickerson
New Bedford
J. C. Errickson
South Amboy
National Rubber Co
Olive
Morris
King Fisher
Almy
Newport
Angus, Smith
Emma Jane
Grey
G. H. Reynolds
Samuel Kinder
Bristo
Thames Street
Jacob Babbitt
Geo O
Ashworth
Geo If
Reynolds
Mount Shhopeiouskh
Hope and
Wardwell Streets
Samuel Taylor
Court Street
Lacwawanna
Aisin
LE Low
Dis
Nicole
James M Gifforid
Bristol Institution For Savings
Bennett
Avention Antiques & Hoeable
Waltham Watches
Gray
RE. I
Susan D Gladding
Greene
James M. Gifford
Susan D. Gladding
Susan JD. Greene
Joseph W Greene
Minor
Susan
Buistol Phenix
Jean Peter Gladding
Providence, Warren
Warren
Exchange Place
Waterman Stone
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