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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1872

Page

2

Jubilee of music and politics crowds across the Atlantic

Reports on the International Peace Jubilee in Boston praise the vast concert crowds of over twenty thousand performers and soloists including Mme Leutner and Johann Strauss. The piece also notes Horace Greeley’s interest in the Democratic response at Baltimore and mentions Italian flood disasters and U S bank tax rulings.

Aladdin N. Y. Faz Mme. Rudersdorf Mme. Leutner Johann Strauss Grenadier Guards Band London le Garde Republicaine France Bendel Arabella Goddard Gilmore Carl Zerrahn Arbuckle William Mme. Leatner Ania Parepa Miss Kellogg la Belle France Italy Mezzano

Greeley as Presidential Candidate Sparks Partisan Split

The New York World argues Mr. Greeley is not a Democrat and warns against his availability. It compares his beliefs to the paternal theory of government and centralizing power, noting potential clashes with Democratic allies and past mortifications from similar candidates.

Tor New York World Greeley John Tyler Andrew Johnson

Little Compton Traders Drift Toward Pharmacy Gold

A Boston Transcript note from a Little Compton correspondent says the local farming and fishing sons neglect farm work to chase city life and aspire to emulate Boston druggists like the Browns and Wilburs, indicating a shift toward pharmacy as the family business.

Compton Boston Transcript Wilburs Tompkines Almys Boston Little Compton

Indians imitate the dead in gun attack near Trinity Center

James Lane of Trinity Center Ontario was shot by a treacherous savage who, after gaining his confidence, fled shouting Me heap crazy Me too much crazy Me too much crazy with the rifle.

Dodge James Lane Trinity Center Ont

Telegraph Cable Plan Ties Russia and Turkey

The Czar and the Sultan agreed on a seabed cable linking Odessa and Constantinople via the Bosphorus. Stalin? No. The terms were reported by St. Petersburg journals dated the 2d inst. The project foresees a European Black Sea starting point and completion within a year.

Russia Turkey Odessa Constantinople Black Sea St. Petersburg Bosphorus

New Bedford Mate Rescued After Broadway Sunstroke

James H. Barry of New Bedford, mate on the steamer Thetis, suffered a sunstroke on Broadway in New York last Thursday and collapsed. He was taken to City Park Hospital where physicians revived him after strenuous efforts. his condition improved to a fair recovery outlook.

New Jersey Denmark America James H. Barry New Bedford Providence New York Thetis Broadway City Park Hospital

Local Meetings Announced for Coming Week

The Antiques and Horribles plan a Town Hall meeting next Monday at eight. Old Guard B. T. A. members meet at the Artillery's Armory this Saturday at eight. Y M C A holds a meeting tomorrow Sunday at 7:30 PM at the Middle District school. Meta com Debating Club meets next Tuesday to discuss Was there a greater field for eloquence in ancient than in modern times.

the Antiques and Horribles Town Hall Old Guard B. T. A Artillery Y. M. C. Association Middle District Metacom Debating Club Bristol OLD Guard Bristol Train of Artillery Artifers BTA

Fourth of July Prayer Meeting at Congregational Chapel

The usual Fourth of July prayer meeting will be held in the Congregational Memorial Chapel at eight o'clock in the morning and will last one hour.

Congregational Memorial

Preacher Exchange At Local Baptist Church

Rev H A Cooke of the Mariner's Church in Hanover Street Boston will preach at the First Baptist Church tomorrow as part of an exchange with Pastor Rev Mr Jones.

H. A. Cooke the Mariner’s Church Hanover Street Boston First Baptist Church Mr. Jones

Reverend Currie Delivers Sermon in Town Church

Rev. C. G. Currie rector of Grace Church Providence preached at St. Michael's in exchange with Rev. Mr. Locke The evening sermon before the Young Men's Christian Association drew a large attentive audience from the community

C. G. Currie Grace Church Providence St. Michael’s Church

Tar kettle fire near Thames street causes smoke plume

A kettle of tar heated in the yard by J Usher's store on Thames street boiled over and caught fire last Saturday afternoon. Fire engines responded but were not needed as only tar was burned with no damage beyond tar waste and smoke resembling a large blaze.

Messrs T & T. J. Usher Thames Street

Robbery at Frederic Card store on Iope Street

The Frederic Card store on Iope Street opposite the Prusnix office was robbed last Saturday night. Confectionery fruit and about three dollars in change were taken after a thief entered via a window in the attic and exited through a rear door left ajar. Only about half the drawer money was missing.

Frederic Card Iope Prusnix

The 4th of July in American Memory and Voice

A patriotic essay celebrates Independence Day with calls to honor past sacrifices and educate children about liberty. It envisions parades, military displays, songs, and communal feast as America’s citizens feel pride and continuity across generations. The piece highlights Washingtons sword, Continental Army bloodlines, and the enduring flame of patriotism.

Old America Young America Republic America Jtill Sword of Washington

Bristol Town Beginnings Recorded In Colonial Settlements

A historical sketch describes Bristol, its 1641 naming, land grants by Plymouth Colony, and the 1677 reaffirmation of 100 acres to John Gorum. It notes Samuel Woodbridge’s 1684 salary vote, his contested support, and lineage of the Woodbridge family linked to Andover and Parker. The article ends with a note of a well attended meeting on the Common led by Mr George U Arnold.

Massasoit Alexander Philip Plymouth Colony Plymouth Court Constant Southworth James Browne John Gorum Pappasquash Neck Papdsquash Neck Gorum Warren Swansey Bristol Nathaniel Byfield Pappoosquaw Boston John Walley Nathaniel Oliver Stephen Burton New Plymouth Mount Hope Benjamin Woodbridge Wood Byfield I. F. Williams Woodbridge Jonathan Finney Hugh Woodbury Kittery Medford Mass John Woodbridge Andover Stanton Wiltshire England Thomas Dudley Robert Parker Oxford Thomas Parker North Andover Parker John Benjamin Timothy Graves Drury Bristol Dyer Bros Providence

Phrenological Journal July Issue Promoted

The Phrenological Journal announces a July issue filled with sketches of Horace Greeley and Governor Brown, portraits of U S presidents, national song and music, articles on Salmon culture and philosophy, runaways cure, well being tips, and portraits of Rev Jabez Burns and James Gordon Bennett. Price 30 cents. Yearly subscription 3 dollars. Vol 55 begins with this number.

Horace Greeley Governor Brown United States Washington Grant Jabez Burns D. D James Gordon Bennett S.R. Wells Broadway New York

Hall Seats Reserved for Ladies and Band

In the Hall the raised seats on the east and west sides will be occupied by the ladies. The east side of the south will be retained for the Band.

Witty Fragments on Time Politics and Curiosities

A collage of aphorisms and pithy quips on public life manners and daily life. It contrasts time speed with inaction political misuse and humorous contrasts between girls and curls and strawberries priced affordably.

Truman

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