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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1896
Page
2
Tomorrow Rhode Island voters go to the polls in a statewide election noted for its quiet campaign. The piece urges every name on the voters list to cast a ballot, stressing that Rhode Island’s result may influence broader national political expectations for the fall presidential race.
Hon. Carroll D. Wright notes U S growth in area population and wealth is gratifying but a growing poverty class raises concerns. He urges expanded census analysis and systematic study of defective classes criminals paupers and insane to identify causes and reduce abnormalities.
The list includes Central Falls East Greenwich East Providence New Shoreham North Kingstown North Smithfield Pawtucket Providence Scituate and Tiverton. The editorial notes that despite political efforts the upcoming election this year may be viewed as an April fool.
In bright weather a tramp boasts he has seen better days, prompting doubt about his claim. The line reflects a wry mood as observers question the authenticity of the traveler's tale.
Merchants believe long tenure means security but advertising proves otherwise. The essay argues no business can be truly established since all rely on publicity to attract customers. Continuous advertising sustains sales, while neglect leads to decline and loss to rivals.
A Friday evening Republican caucus in the Bristol Court House chose four delegates Dr Wm Fred Williams Orrin Wilson Joshua Wilbour and Charles A Barbour to the St Louis convention to nominate the next president. Wilbour was named to fill any vacancies after Charles Chase declined attendance and nominated Wilbour.
Herbert H Bosworth died Sunday afternoon at his Hope Street home after a several week illness following cancer surgery which ended in erysipelas. He was 67, born in Bristol, son of Jeremiah and Nancy Bosworth, a former market trader, meat dealer, commission merchant, auctioneer and real estate broker. He served on the Bristol Board of Tax Assessors and was a Democrat since Franklin Pierce. Survived by wife Mary Alice Gifford, a brother Lyman B Bosworth, a sister Catherine Bosworth, and a later-deceased brother Jeremiah Bosworth, with no children. Funeral today at 2 PM from his late residence. Rev Hey G L Locke will officiate.
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