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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1896
Page
2
The piece notes the March lion turns to a lamb mood and highlights the 45th star added to the flag. Lent dampens social gaiety as editorials and Cuba news dominate. Clara Valois admits to bail in a fatal father’s death case near Saundersville, Scituate.
A gang raided East Greenwich and Apponaug Thursday night breaking into six locations. Harry Tonge’s Apponaug grocery and the East Greenwich stores of W. R. Sharpe James I Spencer Thomas Burns F M Woodward and S T Compton were entered. The loot totaled 376 in cash along with revolvers and jackknives.
A Cervantes based remark about Spanish students quotes hair and brains as a measure of intellect. The article notes Spanish students insult the United States and reports retaliation by American college boys, urging restraint to avoid further negative judgments of mental calibre.
A diver in a suit drew laughs as he searched the northwest corner of the Naval Reserve wharf for a laystone site. The sea wall contract has been awarded to the same firm as the north side, with work already started. Inside the armory carpenters finish floors and casings while brickwork and steam pipes progress in the drill hall. The armory is slated for inspection by state officials next month.
Pads of 100 receipts designed for house rent and business use are available for 15 cents per pad at the Phoenix Office.
Bristol town meeting convened at 10 a m and adjourned near 2 30 p m after electing a new moderator and town officers, approving the council’s financial plan, resolving to pursue back taxes, and considering tree preservation and Mt Hope water ideas. The session showcased strong support for the old council, new officers, and a push to secure town finances and public works.
Local notes report mail close and open times in Bristol. The scene covers new work on a boat shop, council actions, residents moving, sales at C A Johnson’s, and military drills. Obituaries mention Nathan C. Bedell, aged 64, with insurance details for barn fire and a residence blaze.
Eugene LeClair began demolishing an old building at the foot of Constitution street to clear land for a two story 22 by 47 barn near the Brunsen barn. A windmill will supply water for his house and barn as he moves his office onto the site and starts construction.
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