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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1896
Page
2
The piece argues the people are rulers in theory, not practice, and urges voters to demand representatives who see public service as a sacred trust. It critiques the spoils system, stresses character over statutes, and cites Emerson and a Concord sage on the state’s dependence on virtue.
The piece argues that funding Mississippi navigation to broaden vessel capacity is flawed. It claims millions spent already could have financed a St Louis to New Orleans double track and proposes a free southern railroad as a cheaper long term alternative benefiting cereal growers.
The Gould heirs evade New York City taxes by claiming residence elsewhere and claim to have only 80 million left. The note laments the era when a senate seat must be won by force, citing Kentucky. Keating bicycle 865 days ahead of them all. C A Johnson, agent.
Captain Morrissey arrested Luther Richardson alias Edward Palmer and Richard Moore yesterday on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. He posed as Brooks music dealer agent, sought one dollar from Collins Grey on Mt Hope Avenue, then claimed to fetch sheet music from a wagon. police found an alias-rich record and swindled names, with 150 victims listed in an order book. The case goes before the District Court next Monday.
Fifty one delegates are expected at the Sixth District YMCA Conference in Bristol from tonight through Sunday. Names and residences of delegates from Pawtucket Fall River Attleboro Taunton and Providence listed with general secretaries and presidents. Newport and East Greenwich send seven and five respectively with names largely unreported.
A five story Masonic Temple at Dorrance and Pine Streets burned down early yesterday. Firemen fought the blaze for nearly two hours as the Opera House and Narragansett Hotel narrowly escaped. Loss estimated from 350000 to 500000, with full insurance. Origin suspected in the boiler room.
One member was elected at the Bristol Train of Artillery weekly drill. The unit will encamp at Fort Adams for a week in summer and may set its date by approval of Col. Stevens. They will drill with coast defence heavy guns and guard mounting for upcoming camp duties. C. A. Johnson, agent.
Mails close at set times and openings listed for Bristol area. Notable items include Rev. W. R. Trotter preaching, Mrs. Charlotte Faust’s visit, Byfield Council degrees conferred, and new Byfield products. Local ads cover bicycles, hats, shoes, and furniture. a large new Terence McCarty block is described with stores and future occupancy. Funeral and cemetery notices, charity events, and community meetings are noted along with shipyard activity and Colum bia bicycles.
Services at St Marys on St Patrick’s Day feature a sermon by Rev P McCabe at St Marys. A Sixth District Y M C A Conference banquet at G A R Hall is set for 6 15 with town officers invited. First conference meeting at St Michaels at 8 led by Rev Floyd W Tompkins on The Value of Associations to the Church and Community. Public notice of raffle ticket printing at Phenix Office. Epworth League seeks Bristol for next district convention in September per Rev Eliott F Studley.
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