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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1894

Page

4

Saturday Publication Note From Hope Street Office

The Herald Printing Company lists its publication schedule with a weekly issue released every Saturday from the office at 41 Hope Street.

The Herald Printing Company Hope Street

Wetmore Favored in Rhode Island Senatorial Prospect

The Rhode Island public leans toward Ex Governor George Peabody Wetmore for the Senate, noting his past administration improved state affairs and his selfless withdrawal of personal claims to aid the party. Supporters recall Wetmore’s role in Aldrich’s 1892 victory and urge a strong showing to prevent autocratic moves by rivals.

George Peabody Wetmore Rhode Island Wetmore Aldrich

Rhode Island House Adjourns Amid Salary Grievances

The Rhode Island House of Representatives faces sharp criticism for continuing adjournments without action to collect salaries. The writer argues the delaying tactic offers no real value to citizens and accuses the body of lacking purpose while the Republicans remain in the minority.

Rhode Island House of Representatives

Doc Watson Criticizes Press Club Elections

The ex president Doc Watson denounces methods used by some associates in electing a new president and board of officers. He warns the club will lack proper representation if this continues. The piece notes a reflection on past leadership under Doc and suggests new blood could yield good results with President Sibley praised for abilities and genial nature.

Doc. Watson Southern Rhode Island Press Club Doc U. L. Press Club Sibley Club

Fair Associations Take New Hands for September Exhibits

State fair groups have new leaders shaping plans for the September exhibitions. Their fresh efforts are expected to drive progress across the departments involved.

Warning on Investment Scams Growing Among Investors

There are more schemes than ever to trap unwary investors and many hardworking men fall prey while seeking to invest a few of their dollars.

Bristol and Warren Pews Columns Boost Bar rington Coverage

Next week we plan to enhance Bristol and Warren pews columns while taking on Bar rington news, aiming to raise reader interest and engagement.

Barrington News Bristol Warren

Desolate farm profits may rise with same methods

The article argues that the same money tact and brains common to mercantile ventures can turn desolate farms into profitable enterprises, applying proven business principles to agriculture for significant gains.

MarkeH Predicted to Go Out Like a Lion

The text foresees MarkeH entering softly like a lamb but departing with a fierce, lionlike end, signaling a dramatic reversal in fortune and heightened emotional impact.

Markeh

Will of the people guides the ancient hostelry ruling

A political sentiment voices that the people’s will should govern the hostelry as the strength of the great parties is decided by popular choice. The line emphasizes democratic authority over leadership decisions.

Retiring Leader Honored as New Leader Steps In

A solemn farewell marks the retirement of the longtime figure and a joyful welcome greets the newly elected successor, signaling a transition in leadership. The community notes the change with measured tribute and anticipation for future initiatives.

The Holy Office and Its Roman Inquisition

A history of Rome’s Congregation of the Holy Office and the Index. The piece outlines its origin in 1542 under Paul III, its role in guarding faith and morals, and the structure of its leadership including a papal president, cardinals, a Dominican promotor fiscalis, and consultors and qualificators.

Congregation of the Inquisition Eternal City Rome Congregation of the Holy Office Inquisition Congregation of the Index Holy City Paul HI

Great Men at Cheas Steinitz Plays World Figures in Chess

World chess champion Wilhelm Steinitz recalls games withVon Moltke in Europe Paris during Napoleon II era and a friendly match with the Prince of Wales. He notes Bismarck lacked the patience to master chess while Moltke showed masterful control and ambition.

William Steinitz von Moltke Europe Paris Napoleon II Prince of Wales Hay Hazard Herr Steinitz Bismarck Mr. Steinitz

Ancient table tale ends with clever joke

A visitor admires a carved oak table as the collector’s prized treasure. The debate over age leads to a punchline that the “oldest” table is the multiplication table, its history authentic and its character puzzling to the children.

New York Herald

Good Horse Sense in Race Betting

Gummey-Skidmore is praised for prudent judgment rather than wagering. Gargoyle quips about predicting winners, but Gummey clarifies he never bets, a stance noted by the Detroit Free Press.

Gummey Skidmore Gargoyle Detroit

I Am Embarrassed Twice In My Life A Traveling Man

A seasoned speaker recalls two humiliating episodes. First, during a Spartacus speech at a town hall, he fell through a trapdoor to jeers and wild applause. Second, a mistaken letter to Miss Green sparks a mortifying introduction and a misdirected encounter that ends with a dramatic, public embarrassment.

Lentulus Old Capua Spartacus Miss Green Africa Mr. Bee St. Louis Globe-Democrat

Ox Warble Life Cycle Explained by Dr Curtice

Dr Curtice summarizes the ox warble life cycle from eggs laid on cattle to larvae migration under the skin and eventual emergence as a fly. Eggs hatch in the mouth, larvae travel through esophagus into under skin tissue, encyst, molt, and later emerge to pupate. The process spans months and aligns with the shedding season. Wisconsin Farmer notes the detailed account appears in Insect Life volume 4.

Europe Cooper Curtice Bureau of Animali Metry Curtice Wisconsin

Ground Feed Law Aims at Honest Mixtures for Farmers

A new England law requires ground feed dealers to provide guaranteed statements of mixture contents and ingredients. It targets adulteration such as oats hulls mixed into corn bran sold as ground corn and oats, with officials noting widespread use of cheap fillers. It urges adoption of similar protections in other states.

England Kedzie Michigan New Yorker

Florida landscapes defy tropical climate myths in Picturesque America

The author argues that Florida's semitropical climate yields lush vegetation only with constant moisture and that open tropical landscapes are largely arid. He contrasts barren sands with inland forests and emphasizes that true tropical abundance appears in hidden swamps and spring-fed pockets rather than open land.

Florida Gulf of Mexico America

Rising actor Joseph Jefferson resigns amid Omaha dispute

A young actor, Joseph Jefferson, resigns from Dion Boucicault management after being omitted from the theatre announcement. He had taken boxing lessons to ease dyspepsia and was confronted by Boucicault and William Stuart during a testy scene in his home drawing room.

Joseph Jefferson Dion Bonucicault Jefferson Dion Boucicault William Stuart Marquis of Queensberry Phila-delphia Inquirer

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