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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1873
Page
2
Financial distress hits Sprague Manufacturing and Sprague Savings Bank causing concern among workers, depositors, and Rhode Island markets. The piece reflects on reactions, broader economic changes, and the social impact of a shock sweeping from Wall Street to the local shore.
The note decries the suicide of the Union Pacific first spike driver and condemns the fate awaiting the Northern Pacific first rail vandal. It calls Stokes the assassin a murderer for manslaughter verdict and mocks his four year Sing Sing sentence.
The Emperor recalls Bismarck to the highest office in Germany praising his sagacious counsel. A stormy French outlook threatens, but Germany’s strength and Bismarck’s leadership are seen as stabilizing forces amid European tensions. Britain is praised for superior statesmanship, while calls favor reform and industry over war preparations.
A Gambier Ohio letter highlights the village’s Beside the quiet streets and halls of learning Kenyon College Bexley Hall Rosse Hall Ascension Hall the Church of the Holy Spirit and Milnor Hall are described with their dates sizes and functions The note also records Gambier’s first snowstorm of 185 i and praises the town for its abstinence from alcohol with no ardent spirits sold locally the writer signing as Hu x.
Special town meeting this Saturday afternoon at three o'clock. Free clam chowders at C. L. Baker's restaurant every Saturday evening. Regular Bristol Train of Artillery meeting at the Armory next Monday. Reverend George H. Eldridge preached at South Christian Church last Sunday. A cargo of ashes from Maine arrived aboard the schooner Monticello. First Baptist Sabbath School contributed twenty six dollars for Memphis orphans. Water pipes laid on Hope street and Church street extensions underway. Reynolds Manufacturing Mill shut for repairs. expect operations to resume soon. Henry B. Anthony to address BTA patrons on government ceremonies in Town Hall Wednesday. Town discussions on removing Bradford street trees provoke caution. Y M C A Board of Managers restrict library funds to books and periodicals. Isaac I. Hayes lecture part of Y M C A series. Bonfire on the Common observed for Guy Fawkes day. Bristol readers recall past effigy customs.
The Mill of the Richmond Manufacturing Co reduces wages by ten percent and increases daily work by half an hour starting last Monday. The former wage rate may return when conditions improve. The issue also notes recent real estate transfers in the area and references to local council and probate actions.
The article notes farms along Ferry Road have suffered thefts. Residents now take precautions to protect crops and maintain a sharp watch. A notice titled Robbers Farm Robbers alerts the community to the problem and urges vigilance.
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