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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1874
Page
2
The article warns that France faces renewed upheaval as the Assembly struggles to unite against monarchist aims to restore the Empire. It argues the public favors a permanent republic if given a free vote and notes Thiers’s government steadied the postwar period while MacMahon’s period failed.
A French communist described as a loud agitator rather than a planner, with speeches imitating Mac Mahon and little practical policy. Critics say he lacks philosophical insight, relying on censure and revolution rather than organization and harmony, tossed by social storms.
The passage argues a blessing if both senators survive the current session and notes a request to be credited a month for Sumner's death. It cautions that another death would prevent electing a new General Court before adjournment.
General Butler declares his response is not over after preparing for the Geneva Award issue. He intends to fire his big gun against the Maine Insurance men, signaling he will not be buried by them nor receive a monument despite his bravado.
A humorous note recalls a heroic Mill River flood incident where a hen, trapped in a barrel, laid nineteen eggs and continued to perform her duty by turning each egg into a chick on a nearby farm, admired as noble in prosperity and adversity.
Eastern observers warn against a renewed reciprocity deal with Canada noting the old treaty was buried years ago. They argue Canadians may seek greater benefit than the United States from any new arrangement.
A Smithsonian correspondent replies to Professor Henry noting 52,017 water wheels in U S manufacturing operations yielding 1,130,416 horsepower while Niagara Falls supplies 11,863,036 horsepower.
A column mix covers global finance moves toward debt by China and the Rothschild mansion project in Paris, plus a Springfield trip by Senator Logan and a sharp note on Muscovite etiquette. It ends with detailed duties for state school superintendents advising their authority, visits, discipline, and public instruction roles.
The Boston Journal Washington correspondent reports a claim before Congress for $22,500 half pay to the estate of Lieutenant Joseph Wheaton. Wheaton, once disinherited by Colonel Caleb Wheaton, served in the Rhode Island line and later through the War of 1812, dying in 1828. The administratrix seeks pay from muster out to death under an old law. prospects are slim.
The London Times questions the American pilgrimage to Rome noting the race's pride in shrewdness and precision while embracing old superstitions. It contrasts Papal States’ desolation with America’s cultivation and suggests pragmatic Americans judge by results.
Dio Lewis reports to the Cincinnati Gazelle on Maine's prohibitory law noting 800 drinking places in Bangor for a city of 15 000 and suggests a saloon for every 50 inhabitants. He claims much traffic is undercover and Maine still shows enormous consumption of liquor despite no open saloons observed.
The notice lists competitors for the Tule race prizes on July 4th. The draft shows a full slate of entrants with humorous notes about expected results and local names.
Rev. Mr. Conant, agent of the Rhode Island Temperance Union, will preach on temperance at State Street M. E. Church on Sunday morning the 28th at 10:30 o clock.
A caller reports several rows of half grown onions were pulled up from a lot on East road owned by Captain James D. Wardwell. A liberal reward is offered for detection and conviction. See advertisement.
A horse hitched to a carriage owned by Mr. Moses Wood on Hast Road bolted last Monday morning, throwing Mr. Wood and his two children from the vehicle and injuring them. Dr. Drury reports no bones broken or dislocated.
Reverend Joel Mann of Brooklyn formerly led the Congregational Church in town. He preached last Sunday, and in the afternoon Reverend Dr. Shepard performed the infant baptism for the daughter of the late John Dean, the child a great grandchild of the venerable clergyman.
At the annual meeting a seventy two page pamphlet of communications was distributed containing eleven medical papers from 1873 and earlier. Dr S. 8. Drury of this town contributed an able and sensible account of the prevention and treatment of cholera infantum, a disease said to be remarkably rare in our town.
A Bristol note compares June bug numbers to Warren where the Gazette cites a wildly inflated Warren population estimate of 981,765,030,217,654,321 June bugs. Uncle Joe estimates Warren’s area would be buried beneath about twenty feet of bugs if true.
The piece rails at the fashion economy urging milliners tailors and hatters to supply stylish outfits. It notes the need for fashionable headgear and attire to make life a luxury while suggesting frugal meals and simple pleasures as warmth from the market lull. The tone mocks chasing fashion as a distant wilderness.
The Commercial Club of Boston led by Hon. Alexander H. Rice visited the National Rubber Co in Bristol aboard the Day Star. They toured the works, enjoyed a grand shore dinner, heard speeches by Gen. Burnside and Col. Eddy, and returned to Boston amid praise for Bristol.
The paper showcases humorous chromos Pluck No 1 and No 2 with a dog and rabbit chase and a wrecked coach. It celebrates Pluck in children and in the pup then shifts to teachers guidance on calculating average daily attendance and pupil counts for schools.
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