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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1877

Page

2

Fairness and governance amid global and local shifts

Vermont voices protest hanging a suspected culprit while noting bridges repaired at Niagara. Reports claim Gov. Prescott in New Hampshire may work hard yet face scrutiny. Senator Blaine wanes in Maine as calls for harmony rise. Russia eyes merchant ships, and US clerical cuts spur reform claims. Turkey arms industry in Rhode Island. distant nations monitor American workshop prowess.

Boston Moody meetings draw Stewart and Wanamaker

Sir George H Stewart and John Wanamaker of Philadelphia visited the Moody meetings in Boston last week. Wanamaker paid a large balance for the Moody and Sankey services in the city. A caricature peels at the Boston ecclesiastical warrior as debates fail to sway the audience.

George H. Stewart John Wanamaker Philadelphia Moody Boston Mr. Wanamaker Moody and Sankey

France Ready for Defensive War Says Foreign Report

Those versed in French affairs say France can raise a large army for defense if needed but cannot win an offensive war abroad. Guards conclude keeping strength at home benefits the nation, while fighting abroad weakens it. The trade of war yields few rewards, and history shows many bloody battlefields.

France Bristol Bvtror Fanny Campbell G. L. L. Larrie Fannie Fanny Olf Banther Fannie Eddie God New York

Europe in the Whirlpool of War and Its Cost

A critical essay on the looming European conflict centering Russia and Turkey. It argues monarchies threaten Republics, war diverts wealth from industry, and rulers show selfish aims, risking delayed liberal reform as nations are drawn into a destructive whirlpool.

Russia Turkey Europe

Barnum's Great Show Comes to Providence May 11 12

The essay recounts Barnum's new largest show in Providence with three trains of steel cars and a ticket price of fifty cents. It highlights features including six Paris trained stallions, a tattooed marvel Captain Georges Costentenus, and competitions with high salaries for daring performers.

P. T. Barnum Barnum Providence Paris Atlantic Mr. B Georges Costentenus Oliver Wendell Holmes Mr. Barnum Charles W. Fish Costentenus Admiral Dot Barnom America

Denial Leads Opposition to Tweed Army Memoirs

Fragmentary account notes a general denial shaping opposition to Boss Tweed’s forces. The piece predicts a severe battle and unclear outcomes as legislative action looms, with mentions of preparations for a run to Conviction Depot and the stalled legislative machine.

Boss Tweed

New York Letter Reports War Cloud Effects and Local Trades

From Our Own Correspondent in New York April 30 1877 notes Europe on verge of Russia Turkey war could spark global conflict. Wall Street and manufacturing would feel surges in demand while seed and plant trades expand with New York city area investments. Sarony’s photography studio prize moves to Union Square and Pope’s jubilee gifts to Pius IX attract delegations and funds.

New York Europe Russia Turkey Paris England Austria Germany France Italy United States Wall Street New York City Lower Broadway Sarony Pioneer Department of American Fine Arts Grand Central Hotel Union Square Ita Philadelphia Rome Peter Pius IX Vatican

The Burrme Quarterly April issue review summary

The Burrme Quartrery April issue, republished by Leonard Scott Publishing Co., surveys English and Scottish university origins and student life. It discusses The Genius of Islam, Wood's Ephesian explorations, British India communications and irrigation defenses, and Cameron's African Travel narrative with Dr. Livingstone.

Leonard Scott Publishing Co Barclay Street New York England Scotland Mohammed Wood Ephesus Diana British India Mr. Cameron

Reform in Turkey and Coercion in the Next Article

The piece critiques a reformist stance from Russia to Turkey and to England’s duties if Turkey is reorganized. It previews an essay on coercion and control and notes contemporary literature notices and periodical reprints by The Leonard Scott Publishing Company.

Russia Turkey England Geonard Scott Pablishing Co Atarclay Street Lonion Terry Eolinburgh Westminster British Quarterly Reviews Blackswood Spser Paris London New York

Amaryllis yachting marvel visits Greenport port

The Amaryllis, the famous double hull yacht from N G Herreshoff of Bristol, R I, arrived at Greenport. Commodore Fred W Hughes of Greenport recently bought the vessel and reports swift performance from New London to Bristol, while Herreshoff describes the craft and plans for a longer, similar design.

Republican Watchman Greenport L. L New York Harbor N. G. Herreshoff Bristol R. I Fred. W. Hughes Hughes Herreshoff

Real Estate Transactions During the Month of Arrit

Bridget Mahoney sold to John Doherty a lot on State Street east of Wood Street for 350 dollars. William Williams Trustee sold to Charles Sandford Maxfield a lot on Broad Common Road for 46.50. Francis Bourn sold to Edward Salisbury a lot on George Street east of Bay View Avenue for 100. Harriet C Whitney sold to Edward Salisbury a dwelling and lot at Catherine and Prospect for 400. Daniel Walker sold to Margaret J Young a dwelling and lot on Burton Street south of High Street for 500.

Arrit Bridget Mahoney John Doherty State Street Wood Street William Williams Charlies Sandford Maxfield Broad Common Francis Bourn Edward Salisbury George Street Bay View Avenue Harriet C. Whitney Catherine Prospect Streets Daniel Walker Margaret J. Young Burton Street High Wood Streets

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