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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1875
Page
2
The commentary notes a cabinet appointment, legislative shifts on prohibition versus licensing, Mrs. Grundy’s critique of Grant, a fading Granger spark, railways as power, and British women’s suffrage gains with Disraeli and other figures showing support.
A new claimant family surfaces for a valuable estate near New York valued at about 60 million dollars. If successful, the weed King loses its official perquisites and the Boss could watch his golden dreams dissolve. Outside the Ring, few would mourn.
The Yo Semite valley is likely to compete with the Old World for traveler favor. An eight week rail journey to California may elevate a Pacific trip to equal status with an ocean voyage. After reaching the Golden State, Yosemite’s charms encourage Americans to explore their own land.
A mix of political commentary on Mr. Stephens reemerging as a critic of Blair and Grant, plus reports of the Brown University Alumni Association of the Northwest holding its first reunion in Chicago with officers reelected. Also notes Oshkosh fire loss and civic notices amid a collage of local items and reflections on centennial orations by Curtis and Dana.
Eleven hundred and thirty six Fairbanks scales were manufactured for the week ending May 1 1875 including sixty day and five track scales. The appointment of Judge Pierreport of New York to the position of Attorney General reflects great credit upon the Administration. he has superior qualifications and is entitled to recognition for his able service in the War. We are glad to see better men coming forward at the call of authority.
Samuel Bowles remains steadfast in defending independence as others challenge the press to avoid bold statements. Bowles plans to speak out, likely feeling relief in voicing his stance despite mixed public reception.
The column compares Massachusetts to a man who drew an elephant as a prize and laments the Hoosac Tunnel burden. Quack doctors disagree on diagnosis and remedies, reflecting political and financial misgivings about the tunnel project and its costly luxury for the Bay State.
The text notes etherial mildness and recent coquetry, doubts about intentions, and uncertain peas and cucumbers still in seed. It adds onions endure the cold, promising vegetables won’t be a total failure, despite lingering weather concerns.
The MC Ad Library adds several new titles including The Starling and The Old House by the River. Also added are Little Bobtail and Lights and Shadows of Scottish Life expanding the collection with fiction and social sketches.
Farmers predict a tense term ahead as corn remains in seed and squash bugs show no immediate threat. No deluge of squashes is anticipated, but vigilance remains.
At a regular board meeting L A Bishop and Allen T Usher were elected as delegates to the General Convention of the Christian Associations of the United States and British Provinces to be held in Richmond Virginia on the 26th instant.
The May term of the Court of Common Pleas for Bristol County convened with Judge Burges presiding. Foremen were named for the Grand and Petit Juries, several civil cases were continued, indictments and criminal pleas addressed, naturalization petitions granted, and the session adjourned after noon.
A dramatic continuation recounts a pursuit between an American schooner and His Majesty's Sloop Tigress. After exchanging shots, boarding actions, close quarters fighting, and a fierce fire, the American crew overwhelms the Tigress and watches the burning ship sink as they drift away, marking a grim but heroic sea encounter.
In April 1775 Rhode Island Governor Joseph Wanton opposed royal authority as the war loomed. The General Assembly voted to enlist fifteen hundred men as an army of observation to defend colonies and cooperate with neighbors. May 11 was set as a day of fasting and humiliation, and Providence hosted the May Session marking the first colonial government assembly there in over a century.
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