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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1884

Page

2

Western chemical science adopted in China

A large sulphuric acid factory has been established in China and two English chemical texts have been translated. English statistics indicate permanent blindness in infancy is mainly from eye inflammation, a preventable condition with proper care. Sanitary authorities in large English cities are moving to publicize precautionary measures to the poor.

China

Editor Judd Seeks Postal Card Album From Readers

Orarfke Judd longtime editor of the American Agriculturist has retired from the editorial desk and moved West. He asks former readers and friends to send a Postal Card with their current address and the years they were subscribers, noting their present location in Chicago Illinois.

Orarfke Judd American Agriculturist West Judd Chicago Ilinois

Death of Boatswain Jack Cole in Washington Insane Asylum

Jack Cole boatswain of the Jean Nette died in St Elizabeths Hospital for the Insane in Washington DC after shipwreck hardship left him insane. In Melville’s whaleboat he guided the rudder but his mind clouded after landfall. He spent winter in Irkutsk imagining he was in New York City and was later brought home under Lieut Danenhower’s guard before dying. Melville and Danenhower recently visited but he did not recognize them.

Jack Cole Washington, D. C St Elizabeth’s Hospital For Melville Irkutsk New York City Danenhower

Akkas of Africa Described by Emin Bey

Emin Bey reports measurements of the Akkas, a hunting people in Africa described by Schweinfurth. They reach four to four and a half feet in height when full grown, have skin tones from yellow to red, and are entirely covered with thick hair. They live in numerous tribes with no fixed homes and are skilled bow and arrow users.

Premy Raos Emin Bey Africa Schweinfurth

Town Meeting Approves School and Highway Programs

The ninth in a series of town meetings adjourned at Town Hall. Voters approved a 2000 appropriation for heating and grounds at Burnside Memorial, and authorized highway surveys and a three-member committee on town roads. Also set salaries for public school staff and allowed necessary borrowing.

Tows Mexica Town Hall Burnside Memorial Thames Street John P. Reynolds Samuel D. Wardwell Messadore T. Bennett James Lawless Stephen F. Peckham George A. Arnold Lincoln Avenue Arnold Gladding Wood Street Gladding State Street Walker's Cove Samuel Woodbury Bristol Paar

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