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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1874
Page
2
A 1874 Bristol editorial argues for harsh penalties to deter murder and robbery. It links lax vengeance to societal decay, condemns capital punishment as necessary, and warns that indulgent views of law will breed more crime. It contrasts American greed with social duties and laments public indifference to violence.
The piece argues that merchants must assess both profit and loss to gauge true business health. It cites the Mall River disaster as a warning that focusing only on gain while ignoring safety costs leads to human tragedy and long term loss. Conscience and responsibility outweigh simple profit in services built for others.
The piece reflects on the season of watering-places and crowded transport as families seek relief from home. It imagines paradise by oceans, in mountains, or quiet farmhouses with summer rain, naming Saratoga, Newport, and Cape as hoped destinations.
The General Assembly met in Newport to ballot for U S Senator amid a tight race led by General A E Burnside with 39 to 43 votes on successive days. Gov Howard announced he would not run, urging members to seek the public good instead. Charters for the Moss hassuck Valley and Junction Railroads were granted after amendments and a state charity act allowed sending insane paupers to Butler Hospital under Governor consent. The Assembly adjourned to meet in Providence on Tuesday the 16th inst.
Western Correspondent from Pueblo Colorado describes the growing city at the Arkansas and Fountain rivers. It reports a population near five thousand, rail access via Denver and Rio Grande, and plans to extend to Trinidad. The piece notes 1873 homesteads, three banks, two newspapers, and water power fueling manufacturing ambitions.
The article extols Pueblo Colorado as a growing town with about ten thousand trees planted, multiple streets opened, and a mild climate at 4400 feet. It notes the Denver and Rio Grande line as the only completed railroad, with three more planned this year, plus three stage lines to Santa Fe, Las Animas, and Del Norte.
Capt. Geo B Hull formerly commanded the Narragansett for the Stonington Line has been named to lead the Bristol of the Fall River and New York line and assumed command in New York Saturday. Hull has long served as a navigator of the Sound and earned a strong reputation for judgment and efficiency as a Stonington captain.
A Providence couple’s troubled marriage ends in separation. The wife, long thought dead, reappears in Tiverton 16 years later seeking to resume life with her husband. The town’s probate court denies relief as she flees to Newport.
Elder E R Wood of Exeter Rhode Island will preach in the Advent Chapel Sunday afternoon and evening. A flock belonging to Charles F Herreshoff Jr on Poppasquash were killed by dogs. Rev H M Jones of First Baptist Church aided by Rev Mr Andew baptized three candidates by immersion last Sunday.
Last Saturday the Y M Library added Marian Harland’s Jessamine and Hollywood’s Lionel's Courage with To Trust today. The Bristol Cornet Band held its first outdoor concert attracting a large crowd at Hope and Bradford streets. Sabbath School services were held in Congregational Memorial Chapel with Rev Harris of Providence among speakers. Mr J I Soule built a sixteen foot canoe for Wm D Powell Esq. The Sparks homestead on High street sold at auction for 3200 to Charles H Allyn. A union holiness meeting was held at Advent Chapel with wide church participation and plans for weekly gatherings.
A gentleman offers a valuable silver watch as the prize to the winner of a tule race to be held either at the harbor or Mill Pond on July 4, contingent on two or more contestants entering.
An extra train went to Providence on Wednesday evening drawing many from here and Barrington to attend a Congregational Conference at the Union Church and a grand musical festival of the Sunday schools.
Sheriff Pearse took Michael Fisher into custody on State street Monday afternoon for causing a disturbance. He pleaded guilty and was fined twenty dollars plus costs, paid by a friend, after which he went free.
At an adjourned meeting in the Council Chamber on Thursday evening the following gentlemen were named to serve as committee of arrangements for the upcoming Fourth of July Isaac F Williams John J Pearce C A Greene John Turner and Samuel Pitman were appointed to the committee.
A spoke of the balance wheel arm on the large engines at the National Rubber Company's Works broke last Wednesday morning causing a shutdown for the day. Repairs finished by about eleven o'clock that night and operations resumed the next morning.
At an adjourned Court of Probate meeting in the Council Chamber on the 4th inst the instrument claiming to be the last will of Richard D. Smith was presented for Probate An administrator appointment for John Bruster estate was filed and both will and application were continued for usual notice to be given.
A protracted storm lashed the town last Monday morning from after one to five o clock. Lightning struck farms and barns causing some damage and a calf death. Several houses in Warren were lightly damaged and streets and gardens suffered from heavy rainfall.
Ew Mr Edward Murphy of this town, a brakeman on the Providence Warren and Bristol railroad, severely injured a finger while coupling cars at Providence Monday. Dr Carpenter dressed the wound and reports initial improvement. The May Assembly funded 1500 dollars to build a fireproof safe at the State House for Supreme Court and Court of Common Pleas records, with a committee to contract the work. An oil painting The Old Oaken Bucket by Mrs W T Harlow, copied from a chrome, was exhibited at Captain B M Lincoln's Hope Street store. The Mount Hope Temple of Honor No 15 celebrated its fourth anniversary with prayers, addresses, singing and refreshments. Mrs Myers gifted a officers emblems on behalf of the ladies.
The two local figures depart from New York aboard a Neptune line steamer for Europe. Major M V Newton received a gold watch and chain from Bristol friends, with a serenade by the Bristol Cornet Band. Captain Richard R Magee also received a handsome gift from Providence friends and thanks from the King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co. foreman.
A narrator recalls a chaotic encounter with June bugs in a dim room. Lamps, a window shut, and improvised weapons yield a comic/slightly gruesome assault as five insects are slain and examined under a microscope. Humor and disgust mingle as the author despairs at the irksome pests.
In Providence Rhode Island on June 6 1874 the members of the Providence Mutual Serenading Party express thanks for the generous reception and complimentary notice received from the Bristol community and its citizens for their cordial welcome and hospitality.
Rea Estate TRANSACTIONS DURING THE Month lists Bullock executor selling to James Lawless and William Wardwell a corner lot with buildings on Hope and State for 1 dollar and other considerations. Russell Bullock sold to William Chadwick a Wardwell street lot near Central street for 360 dollars. Henry Goff sold to Nicholas Burnham eight acre tract on Back road west side for 1 dollar and other value. John Pearce sold to Charles Waldron High street lot for 25 dollars. Francis Bourn sold to Mary Lewis a Hope and Valley corner dwelling for 2500 dollars. Bourn also sold to Lucia Brownell three Hope street lots with wharf for 1500 dollars.
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