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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1879
Page
2
A proposal to celebrate Pompeii total destruction marks the eighteen hundredth anniversary. The idea imagines a festival for the long-buried city and its mysterious past. A Sullivan County NY man dies at 108, leaving a 110 year old brother in mourning, implying many aging grandfathers exist.
A group of Louisville residents has formed an alliance aiming to secure a stronger Sunday observance. The report expresses hope that the effort will achieve grand success.
The New York Herald declares the Hayes administration weak and urges preferring a later generation's verdict free from current biases. The opinion reflects contemporary partisan views and calls for a future judgment.
The president’s veto of the Chinese Bill draws praise as a stand against harming international treaty obligations. Critics say the nation should not gain a reputation for harming treaties for selfish aims.
President Grevy records no victory for Radicals as they fail to push a general pardon for Communists. The cabinet defeats the measure by a large margin, signaling early success for the new administration and encouraging sentiment.
The Democratic party in Congress shows clear splits as they debate the next House Speakership. Rejoicing over power reveals a lack of united patriotism, with many driven by ambitions for place and emoluments rather than principle.
The old North American Review notes that sensational preaching appears to grab attention and attract crowds, prompting preachers to be cautious in their methods lest they invite critique from secular minds. It argues the church faces outside scrutiny as it seeks to draw multitudes.
Rev Dr Duryea, recently invited to Boston, led a Brooklyn church from 68 members in a wooden chapel to 800 members in twelve years. A stone edifice costing $100,000 was built and his salary raised to $7000, making him highly sought in the Hub.
The speaker laments Congress as adjourned and claims its acts are largely fiction, noting impudence in the House and questioning the value of its legislation in a free country. The critique portrays a bleak view of legislative effectiveness and accountability.
The text states that Gladstone forced Beaconsfield to confess there was no real occasion for the war with Afghanistan. It alleges the insult was fiction and claims the war aimed to control pathways to India, predicting damage to England's international reputation.
A vivid portrait of New York's Custom House led by Collector Merritt with a $15000 salary, six to seven deputy collectors, and a bustling cashier and auditor at $5000 each. The piece details inspections of ships and passengers, seizure procedures, appraisers, and vast daily cash flow. It also recounts frauds, daring smuggling schemes, and the rigorous push for competitive examinations for clerkships under a new administration.
An exhibition of paintings by Rhode Island artists opens today at the establishment of Mr F G Hagan at 19 Mathewson Street Providence and will run for ten days. Admission is free to all.
The ninth annual Board of Education report and the thirty-fourth annual Commissioner of Public Schools report for Rhode Island, 1879, describe education work, statistics, and a notable School for the Deaf. Local granite firms promote plans and graveyard work. Inspectors review Providence fire departments and halls, noting conditions and needed improvements. A Bristol letter responds to a debate over high school funding and management. Obituary: Mrs. Ann B. Storrs, late of Bristol, dies in Burlington Iowa.
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