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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1882
Page
2
Bar the Woonsocket Reporter notes that the Providence and Worcester railroad are equipped with passenger car tools ready for quick removal. An axe crowbar and fire extinguisher are mentioned as items carried in each car for rapid access if needed.
Dr Knowles, editor of the Breakwater Light in Lewes Delaware, announces a new gift to subscribers a free vaccination to all who take his paper.
The New York Board of Aldermen adopted a resolution urging the President to remit the military court penalty on Sergeant Mason and ordered a copy of the resolution sent to President Arthur.
Rev Dr Morrisson of Providence appears the probable candidate for presiding elder of the Providence M E district currently held by Rev Dr Whel don. Whel don’s term expires by limitation at the next session of the New England southern conference.
A road locomotive used for war was recently tested before Count Moltke. It weighed 28 tons and easily drew 40 tons of artillery on its carriages. Its maximum traction is 150 tons and maintenance costs run about 80 cents per hour.
Statistics show that fewer than seven of every ten children born in England and Wales survive to age twenty. In France only half of births reach twenty, and Ireland drops even lower in juvenile health outcomes.
A new telegraph device uses a wired connection between two typewriters where the distant unit writes the message automatically, allowing a user skilled in typing to send messages without a telegraph operator.
The Tack Bros. drilled a deep oil well in Millstone Township Elk County Pennsylvania to 2000 feet. The sands showed promise in the first two horizons but a dry result followed after the third sand, ending prospects for oil at this site.
The Pension office faces 200000 pending claims. The Commissioner says 1550 new clerks are needed over three years to settle cases. The Secretary of the Interior and Commissioner urge immediate Congress action to avoid a thirty year backlog and renewed hardship for needy applicants.
The Democratic State Convention met at Slade's Hall Providence on Wednesday lat. Nominations were made for Governor Horace A. Kimball Providence Lieutenant Governor John G. Perry South Kingstown Secretary of State Jonathan M. Wheeler Cranston Attorney General Francis L. O'Reilly Woonsocket State Treasurer Arnold L. Burdick Newport.
The Hotel Pelham in Boston was shifted 18 10-12 inches to widen Tremont Street. At 96 feet high with seven stories, it weighs 5,000 tons plus furnishings, which stayed in place. The move required 13 hours 40 minutes for the actual transfer after three months of prep and 4,315 days of labor, costing about $90,000.
Baker Washington correspondent reports a lavish embassy reception for Cheng Tsao Ju, the Chinese Minister, attended by the President, Cabinet, ex-Secretary Jaine, representatives, and foreign dignitaries. Hoar and Ferry joined the Senate minority in boycotting the event amid debates on the Chinese bill.
William Sprague former governor was arrested in Providence on a contempt of court writ after threatening a court officer at the Quidnick Company mill. The quasi receiver, Claudius Farnsworth, had inventory duties when Sprague allegedly obstructed him. The case continued with possible dismissal if interference ceases during inventory.
A New Year column on Wall Street excess and rough justice notes suspensions among stock brokers, Jay Gould intrigues, Field’s cable exploits, and the Iron Hand secret society. It also covers a millionaire charity bequest, a civil suit against Hazael, rising bouncers on elevated lines, a large life insurer receivership, and a humorous take on Hebrew marriage expenses.
The Rutledge Publishing Company of Easton Pennsylvania offers a 20 dollar gold reward for the person who names the middle verse in the New Testament by April 10 1882. If multiple correct answers are received the prize is divided. Send 20 cents with your answer and receive the May Monthly to learn the winner and verse.
The Willing Hands series at Town Hall drew large crowds and pleasing attractions including Moore's Brass Band, Antiquarians, camp scenes, and Amphion Quintette. Receipts totaled about $450, a fine success. Town Council proceedings included gas street light petitions for High streets and a drain pipe project on Burton street and Noyes avenue, both granted. Wardwell reported receipts and expenditures, which were approved.
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