Council notes on LeClair bid for highway surveyor
The town council published Eugene LeClair as a candidate for highway surveyor without his authorization and questions why names are added without personal appearance or written application. The piece condemns ridiculing attempts to aid the poor and argues for earnest discussion and international arbitration. It also praises George H. Peabody as the prohibition candidate for governor.
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Eugene LeClair
LeClair
Unlucky 13 Failures Reported in 1895 Business Survey
The 1895 Bradstreet figures show 18 018 failures with total liabilities of 158 800 000. Western and middle states bore a large share amid heavy speculation and tighter capital. The author calls for detailed stats on failing farmers, professionals, and tradespeople to understand financial collapse and its social impact.
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Bradstreet
Western
Middle States
Eye
Bradstreet and Dun
Beware the croakers who hinder Bristol enterprise
Citizens of Bristol are urged to back new ventures and refrain from jealousy or predicting failure. One pessimistic voice can harm progress more than several well meaning supporters help. The piece calls for local pride, unity, and forward looking effort to make the town prosper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. O. Flower
Pingree
Detroit
Flower
Bristol
Beng
Holiday Craze Warns Against National Celebrations
The piece argues for a national holiday on Cabot’s first sighting of America and mocks extending holidays to many events. It notes the growing craze may burden workers who must miss days seeking bread.
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Cabot
America
Maloney
New York
Doctor’s remark on marriage spawns quip about change and pockets
Dr. Felix Adler argues that most people refrain from marrying because they are too lazy to change their lives. The reader counters that marriage might bring too much change while leaving wallets unchanged.
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Felix Adler
Italy and the war ethic in World War discourse
The Providence News cites a harsh view that glory comes from attacking weaker foes, noting that England followed that rough rule twice, even after criticizing such tactics. The remark frames war as a test of strength and restraint among major powers.
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Italy
Providence
Spain Claims Discovery Of This Country Again
The passage asserts Spain is laying claim to discovering the country anew and warns that if pursued, it would reveal the growth and strength of the narrator's people, implying Spain would regret past attention by an immortal referenced figure.
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Spain
Chris
Cuba Belligerency Question Mirrors 19th Century Union Debate
The Hartford Courant notes the U S will decide if Cuban insurgents deserve belligerent rights as Europe did in past conflicts. It argues no war with Spain should follow recognition and recalls Spain’s stance during the Southern Confederacy era, underscoring a two–way rule.
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Canovas del Castillo
Spain
Cuba
Hartford Courant
Printing and Engraving Services at Phoenix Office
For anything in the line of Printing or Engraving come to the Phoenix Office for expert work. Prompt service and quality results for banners business cards and signage.
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Phoenix
Bristol Post Office Mails and Local News Briefs
Bristol and vicinity note mail closing and opening times, local trades, and community updates. Mentions church services, school appointments, lodge activities, construction, and a storm’s damage with civic responses.
Quail Introductions at Pappooresquaw Estate Preserve
About 500 young quails arrived from Kansas and are kept in large coop pens at the old trap house on Bradford Street. Temporary game keeper Chandler H Coggeshall has oversight for Mr. A S Van Wicklere who owns the Pappoosquaw estate. The birds will be freed there in warmer weather to boost fall shooting on the new property.
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Pappooresquaw
Kansas
Chandler
H. Coggeshall
van Wicklée
Bradford Street
Pappoosquaw
van Wickle
Funeral Held For Robert Keating Oldest Male In Town
The funeral of Robert Keating, the town’s oldest male resident, was held yesterday at 2 pm from Mrs William McCaw’s residence on Bourn Street. Rev Henry Av Brevetia led services at the Congregational church before burial at North Cemetery. Floral tributes included a pillow, wheat sheaf, sickle, and bouquets. grandsons George T. Lan der, Samuel Mcraw, James Minchéaterv, and James Fi Keatings attended. Keating left eight children, 28 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren.
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Robert Keating
Daghiter
William’ ‘McCaw
Bourn’ Street
Henry Av. Brevetia
Congregational Church
Amines
Bieber
George T. ‘Tlander
Providence
Samuel Mcraw
James Minchéaterv
James Fi “Keatings
jJyere
Keating
Childrn
YH Preaptana
Lewin Lodge No 20 Holds Second Regular Meeting
The Lewin Lodge No 20 Ancient Order United Workmen met at Pythian Hall with Grand Supervisor Devenish of Columba Lodge Providence and Past Master B Lewis of Myrtle Lodge Providence in attendance. Lewis praised progress since institution and predicted a bright future. Myrtle Lodge Providence sent a communication expressing appreciation for the Bristol Lodge naming the Lewin Lodge after a Myrtle Lodge member.
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Lewin Lodge No
Ancient Order United Workmen
Pythian Hall
Poe
Abeanis
Devenish
Colambaa Lodge
Providensé
B. Lewis
Myrtle Lodge
Providence
Ware
Resent
Warter Lodge
Lewis
Lewis'lodge
Providenos
Bristol Lodge
Lewis Lodge
Democratic Caucus at Court House Names and Nominations
The Democratic caucus at the courthouse Tuesday evening elected Jeffer son F. Galvin secretary and Daniel G Coggeshall chairman. Delegates to the Providence state convention were chosen: Everett L Church George E Ingraham William F Peters Augustus L Daffy Dennis F Scanlon. Town committee members include Daniel G Coggeshall Philip Brady Everett L Cburoh John H Easterbrooks George E Tograham. Nominations for senator and representative were left to the town committee. Coggeshall nominated for senator Easterbrooks for representative, who declined.
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Court House
Daniel G-Goggeshall
The
John H. Easterbrooks
Easterbrooks
Surprise visit by Lieut Abbott to Rhode Island unit
Lieut Charles W Abbott of the 12th Infantry inspected Company O Second Regiment Rhode Island militia without notice during drill night. He reviewed arms gear and uniforms, noting uniforms not yet issued to Capt Callan. Company G had been inspected the previous Monday.
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Bristol Light Infantry
Charles W. Abbott
12Th Regiment of Infantry
United States Army
Rhode Island Militia
Abbott
Co. O
Callan
No. O
New York World Converts to Thrice-a-Week Edition
The New York World shifts to a thrice-a-week schedule, offering 18 pages weekly for one dollar per year. Each issue contains six pages eight columns wide, totaling 48 columns per week. The Bristol Paynes and the World advertise one year for 2.60 dollars for new subscribers.
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New York World
Bristol
How to Find a Person’s Age by a Numeric Trick
A humorous method instructs giving a woman paper to record a birth month, then a series of multiplications and additions. After a subtraction and final steps, the remaining number reveals the birth month. The example uses a December birth to illustrate the process.
Winter Storm Delays Creekford Transit Morning to Evening
The morning brought light snow and chilly winds as damp weather persisted. By afternoon the blustery storm, driven by an icy east wind, slowed travel and kept residents indoors, with hope for a calmer spring rising after the anniversary of the 1888 blizzard.
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Owas
Plessant
Anonymous News Letter Sparks Editorial Caution
The paper reports an unsigned confidential note arriving at press time and questions its authenticity. The editor urges readers to reveal names when sending tips and warns against printing rumors without verifiable authority.
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vonGramm
Pedplsileari Huth
Pers
Bristol paper shifts to power printing at Cottrell Triumph
The Bristol newspaper transitions from hand press to powered printing after fifty plus years, with Farrally Brothers as proprietors. The paper now offers improved print quality and job printing facilities, celebrated by Pascoal Herald for mutual effort with the community.
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Bristol
BR. I
Phoeanix
Power Ans
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Bristol Phenix
Cial Paaper
Bristol County
Bradford St
B.L
Farrally Brothers Hailors and Proprietors
Nba
G. W. Easterbrook
Hope Street
Burgess
E. H. Carter
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Geo. Pailthorp
Briggs
David Kennedy
H. F. Bennett
Ganvassers
Ann D. Pierce
Venezuela
Permanent International Arbitration Board
London
General Grant
Europe
Daily Tribune
George H. Peabody
Bristol and Vicinity
C. A. Johnson
Thames Street
Louis C. Sanford
Trinity Church
C. L. H. Chesebrough
Edward A. ‘Lalbee
Byfield
Burton
Byfield Council
St. Andrews 8 Guild of Trinity Church
Henry M. Darling
Wood and
Burton Streets
A. Johnson’s
Emerson, Wesedtt
Charles Tubbs
Hog
Slocum
California
A. Johnson
Bristol Commandery
Order of the Golden Cross
C. A. Johnson’s
United Brothers Lodge No. 18
H. H. Bosworth
R. J. Hospital
C. A. Jonson's
Apollo Club
Tn Eagle Hall
Tuckahoe
Magdalen
Waldron & Brownell
F. T. Remieres
Arthur C. Moore
Opera House
Review of Reviews
T. Remieres
Lillie King
George H. King
Mason
Artillery Armory
William A
Mary Leonard
John Leonard
East Providedide
Ivy Club
St. . Michael's Church
Johin C. Pailthorpe
Ivy Guild
Bernard McCourt
Rumford
St. Mary
McNay
J. Wing Monro
Bob
E L. Pauli
Dighton
Advent Christian Church
Johnson’s
F. Raymond
Jas. M. Solomon
Bristol “Hotel
Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps
Miss Anderson
H. F. Card
Brunsen
Constitution Street
Mt. Hope
Queen Olives
Blizz Zardent
National India Rubber Company
Mass
RB. 1
G. A. R. Hall
Bristol Train of Artillery
A. B. Meiggs
T. J Meiggs
Louise Doyle
Wood Street
Wm. M. Gotham
Burnside
Burnside Street
U. W
Democratic Caucus
Rimdits Butscard
Town OF
Aald Bristol
Herbert F. Bennett
T I
Board
Uanvaierere
Mthada
Marsh
Herbert F. Bennety
Studio
Aborn Street
Oert E. Sparks
Ava
KR. Smith Gladdin Stave
State St
Hope
Church Streets
C.B. Rockwell
A. D
Mount Hope Avenue
B. L
Robert Perry
Edward Salisbury
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