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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1878
Page
2
The era shows signs of relief in prices with new school buildings funded by prior appropriations in Boston. Mortgage interest resumption and West land demand signal changing finances, while politics and figures discuss investigations, endorsements, and notable visits.
The piece argues for civil service reform in light of dealings by Morton McMichael Jr and Anderson over government appointments. It recalls McMichael’s Philadelphia North American as a strong Blaine-supporting paper during presidential ambitions.
The death of William Cullen Bryant, editor of the New York Evening Post, draws nationwide sympathy. He lived a long, vigorous life and passed away at half past five Wednesday morning surrounded by family, in his eighty fourth year, leaving a storied legacy as poet and journalist.
Commentary questions if Boston Globe shifting to a Democratic tone weakens the Heralds nonpartisan stance. The piece argues independence improved earlier, but growing partisanship represents retrogression. It warns about German socialist elements and calls for critical scrutiny and firm remedy for assassination attempts.
New York scene recounts the collapse of Stewart's mammoth Women’s Hotel after two months. The venture loses $500 daily plus $4,000,000 in interest, prompting rebranding to Park Avenue Hotel as Judge Hilton shifts to a commercial focus amid protests from supporters of women’s access. Also notes the new Metropolitan elevated line debut with two accidents, and a police parade drawing 1500.
Local summer travel is under way with the Fall River line offering two renowned steamers, the Bristol and Providence, back in regular service after winter renovations. The scene is set for smooth journeys and familiar routes as warm weather trips begin.
General John C. Fremont is appointed the new Governor of Arizona Territory replacing John P. Hoyt, who moves to Idaho. Mason Brayman is removed from Idaho governorship. A Catholic Hopkinton pastor denounces the Hibernians and orders parishioners to withdraw. In New Bedford a forger seized 420 dollars from two banks by exact signature tracing. Fall River mill operatives meet to demand wage cuts restored, but no clear plan emerges.
The San Francisco Bulletin reports from across California that this year's grain crop is extremely promising. Prospects are favorable in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys for a perfect harvest, and southern counties have already begun harvest. The season's harvest has fairly commenced and is expected to be the most important ever known in the state.
Providence writer Samuel N. Mitchell, age 32, has produced over 700 songs since 1869. His works such as Touch the harp gently my pretty Louise earned large sales in England and the US, though royalties varied. Publishers pay 8 percent or purchase copyrights, with typical fees from $10 to $50 per song as demand for his simple, popular tunes grows.
A Sunday floral concert at First Baptist Church is announced for tomorrow evening. The article also notes a heavy weather spell with rain hail and thunder and lists a charity meeting of the Children's Home and a Civic Christian Association convention with elected committee members and acknowledgments.
The United States juror list for class 24 on Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Work includes George T Bourne formerly of this town. The steamer Clara built for Spain by Herreshoff cleared from the Custom House and will sail to Cuba. J B Herreshoff serves as captain and J Collins as sailing master.
The steamer Estelle, released by the U.S. Marshal, anchored at noon Sunday in the harbor. Built for Kobbe, it has been sold to Alligence H. Brown of Washington DC and will carry U S mail between Mound City Louisiana and Indianola Texas. It sailed to New York City last week. The Fairbairn Family concert promises old fashioned Scottish and Saxon humor with Angus Fairbairn leading the performances.
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