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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1886

Page

2

Prominent lawmakers expect Congress adjourn before July first

The Bristol Chronicle reports that three leading members say Congress will adjourn by July 1. Other notes include Pawtucket buying a new steam roller in England and a $10,000 prize for an electricity essay on motive power and lighting funded by the King of Belgium. A dead woman near Tiverton Four Corners and a Brown University lecture incident are also noted.

Meteorite Sets Fire To Australian Schooner

The captain of an Australian schooner, T. H. Griffiths, reports his vessel was set on fire by a meteorite on December 12 at latitude 23 degrees 53 minutes north and longitude 143 degrees 26 minutes west. No shock was felt and two or more hot metallic pieces about a man's hand in size were recovered.

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Prohibitory amendment vote totals and historical magazine note

The board of canvassers reports state election results with 24 410 total votes, 15097 approving and 9313 rejecting the prohibitory amendment, a 6784 majority. It notes the required three fifths votes and the two fifths shortfall, then reviews May issue content for American History including Hartley on Horatio Seymour and other features from Paul L. Ford and Edward Mason, with publication details.

Isaaes Hartley Horatio Seymour Utica Colorado Pennsylvania Gazette Philadelphia Ilinois Edward G. Mason Chicago Historical Society William Farrar Smith Shiloh Alfred E. Lee Battle of Cross Keys W.G. Waller Canada Jefferson Davis Gibbon Lafayette Place New York City

Washington letter on labor, politics, and library plans

Our Regular Correspondent reports on Congress debate over President Cleveland's labor message, noting partisan critiques by Republicans and skeptical remarks from Butterworth, Bland, and others. The piece covers arbitration, strikes, and the Senate river projects, plus praise for the new National Library and its vast Congressional collection.

Washington Washington, D. C Congress Cleveland National Commission Butterworth Ohio House Committee On Labor Jay Gould O'Neill Missouri Mr. Butterworth Powderly Congressional Committee House of Representatives Senate National Library Capitol Spofford Congressional Almos Congressional Library

Rhode Island Inventors Granted Multiple Patents

A Providence report lists April 27 1886 patents granted by the U S Patent Office to Rhode Island residents. Inventors include Charles E Bailey D Brown Charles H Cannon John Clegg H C Hawes Chase Rogers Gee W Jas F Thayer F J Waters Levi Wilson and others with patent numbers from 340,488 to 340,765. The tally shows 415 total U S patents issued that period.

Ruppy United States Patent Office Rhode Island Franklin H. Hough F Street N. W Washington, D. C Chas. E. Bailey Providence D. Brown Johnston Chas. H Cannon John Clegg H. C. Hawes John Lowe Chase Rogers Gee, W Tanner Jas F. Thayer F. J. Waters Levi Wilson United States

Relief from rheumatism with Athlophoros testimonial

L H Patterson of Copake Iron Works New York says five years of severe rheumatism pain ended after one bottle of Athlophoros and that he has since recommended it to others. A western poetess is quoted with a playful line about being pressed closer.

ArTenr L. H. Patterson Copake Iron Works New York

Ayer's Hair Vigor Restores Gray Hair Color

Many ladies admire gray hair on others but few try it themselves. Ayer's Hair Vigor restores gray hair to its original color, cleanses the scalp, prevents dandruff, and stimulates hair growth as in youth.

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Bristol County notes and community notices 1886

Bristol items report church services a golden wedding anniversary at a local home and multiple civic events. Town meetings probate court notes and a Post G A R excursion are mentioned along with a May sale and a country week recap for Boston children. An 1886 Bristol Prohibitory Amendment Club update and local genealogical marriage listings conclude the column.

Nine Bristol County docket cases to start term

The May term of the Court of Common Pleas for Bristol County will commence next Monday morning at the Court House with only nine cases on the new docket. The Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad bill granting track extension and a river crossing station passed the Legislature. Allan Pinkerton, born 1819 in Glasgow and died 1884 in Chicago, renowned detective, is reviewed for his life and methods.

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