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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1886

Page

2

Vast 1885 copper output and Atlantic voyages noted

The 1885 report cites 71 500 000 tons of copper mined in the United States and a steamer Oregon cargo valued at 250 000 dollars, with total losses projected at 1 500 000 dollars. It also mentions Harper's April issue on Naples, ivy moisture in houses, and various curiosities from science to publishing.

RCP United States Oregon New Haven Newton, Beebe Yele Fabry’s Paris Nashville Fabry Barnard

Washington Letter on Senate Debate and Washington Society

From Our Regular Correspondent Washington Letter March 15 1886 describes the Senate debate between the President and Senate with figures like Wilson Cullom and Kenna, notes a funeral for Senator Miller of California, discusses Washington society from Lent observances to lavish lifestyle, and critiques journalism glamour shaping public morals while stressing the political and social dynamics of the capital.

Washington Letter Washington, D. C Senate Edmund Wilson Iowa Pugh Alabama Kenna West Virgina Cullom Illinois Darwin Senator Miller California Congress Senate Chamber Charles Sumner Miller Episcopal Church Marine Band Pullman Palace Congressional Washington Society Washington Babylon Paris Republic

Rising lightning danger and smallpox incubation findings

Dr P Andries warns lightning risk in German homes has risen three to fivefold in fifty years due to chimney impurities. The incubation period for smallpox is hard to predict, but commonly 12 to 14 days. Prof H Eichorst reports three cases with a known period of about nine days.

Friendly Group South Pacific P. Andries Germany H. Eichorst Zurich

Have you a cough Sleepless nights soothed with Cherry Pectoral

An advertisement claims Ayer's Cherry Pectoral calms coughs and inflammation, aids sleep, and heals the pulmonary organs, promising restored health when used before bed.

Ayer

Sarsaparilla Promise Of New Life And Energy

An advertisement promises Ayers Sarsaparilla cures extreme weariness for one dollar by reviving energy and removing the tired feeling. The claim emphasizes incalculable good and renewed vitality.

Spring begins today and Annunciation day next Thursday

Local notices report spring arriving with events across Providence. The Union Railroad Company unveils their fourteenth annual horse sale. Herreshoff Manufacturing resumes full eight to ten hour days. Sappho and Lucille yachts sold to New York and Boston parties. Rev. E D Hall to speak on Sardis at State Street M E Church. Statutes, Census 1880, and bay charts received from Senator Aldrich. A music gathering at Miss Morse’s home enjoyed by attendees. A Democratic caucus at the Court House selected Pierce and Jongh as delegates to the State Convention.

Prohibition meeting draws large crowd at State Street Church

A large audience gathered at the State Street M. E. Church on Thursday evening to hear Gen. John L. Swift of Boston advocate temperance and support for a proposed constitutional prohibit­ory amendment. The second in a series of meetings was followed by a third, to feature Hon. H. B. Metcalf of Pawtucket next Monday. An inquiry into the death of Frank B. Jones, killed on the railroad track, produced little beyond last week's Panwix report, noting he left a Thames street liquor saloon intoxicated and required help to enter his carriage.

State Street M. E. Church John L. Swift Boston H. B. Metcalf Pawtucket Frank B. Jones Panwix Jones Thames Street St. Parmer’s Ireland Town Hall Warren Franklin Street Thomas Dwyer J. O'Brien Bristol Light Infantry M. C. Cahill B. L. Infantry Veteran Association St. Mary’s T. A. Society J. J. Cunningham Mechanics Fire Company No. 2 Emmet Club Bristol Down High Union Hope Bradford Street St. Patrick's Day St. Mary's Miss Orman

Rogers Free Library additions for the coming week

The library lists new items including Bryce's Holy Roman Empire Mechanics and Engineers Pocket-Book Haswell The Bhagavad Gita Louis Agassiz Life and Correspondence two volumes Paris in Old and Present Times Hamerton Dantes Inferno Wrights Translation Andromeda George Fleming In the Wild of Africa Kingston Heide a story for children and those who love children British Quarterly Review volume 82 General Grant Auto biography volume 1.

Ba Rogers Free Library Bryce Holy Roman Empire Mechanics’ and Engineers Haswell Louis Agassiz Paris Hamerton Wright Andromeda George Fleming Kingston Heide British Quarterly Review Gen. Grant

Republican caucus elects officers and delegates at Artillery Hall

A Republican caucus held in Artillery Hall Thursday evening chose Hon. Wm H. Spooner as Chairman and James O C Salisbury as Secretary. Delegates to the State Convention were Isaac F Williams George O Eddy and Nathan N Cole with Henry M Thompson William F Williams and Charles A Barbour as alternates. Town Committee members were James C Salisbury George A Pike and Charles H Church. Brief speeches by I F Williams Samuel Norris Jr G A Pike William H Spooner and Henry W Hayes supported resolutions favoring the current State ticket and Volt for Attorney General. Col Colt thanked townsmen for their confidence after the resolutions passed.

Artillery Hall Wm H. Spooner James OC. Salisbury Isaac F Williams George O. Eddy Nathan N. Cole Henry M. Thompson William F. Williams Charles A. Barbour James C. Salisbury George A. Pike Charles H. Church I. F. Williams Samuel Norris, Jr G. A. Pike William H. Spooner Henry W. Hayes Samuel P. Volt Col. Colt

Town Council Minutes and Clerical Notices 1886

Town meeting notes show March 12 1886 actions authorizing a $10,000 town loan, appointing committees for the Memorial building and assessors room, and listing numerous town officers, constables, and jurists. A fire-damaged town table is to be repaired and adjournment set for March 16 with various bills reviewed. Also includes marriage entries and long list of family names.

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