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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1877

Page

2

Political musings and events in a troubled era

A survey of political morals, with notes on Henry Wilson Anna Dickinson and presidential figures. The piece touches on finance bankruptcy rumors and courtly scandals, then shifts to international affairs about France and Mussulmans, Boston politics Johnson Hayes receptions and a Pennsylvanian nomination.

Mary Clemmer Henry Wilson Anna Dickinson Mr. Wilson

Winter amusements attract all classes to varied entertainments

The piece notes extensive winter amusements with talks songs and stage acts appealing to all classes. It laments that recreation often replaces real refreshment and urges a focus on genuine happiness over senseless follies for richer memories.

Death of Senator Oliver P. Morton Marks Nation’s Mourning

An obituary recalling Indiana's Oliver P. Morton as a war era governor and patriot. It notes his steadfast, sometimes old fashioned, views and commitment to the Union while acknowledging policy differences and praising his wartime service and memory. The piece affirms his lasting legacy and a nation in mourning at his tomb.

Oliver P. Morton Indiana Santor Morton Morton Senator Morton New York Maine

Howland Family roots traced to Mayflower settlers

The obituary notes Benjamin Howland of Newport and traces his kin through Jabez Howland to the Howlands of Bristol Rhode Island. It lists generations, marriages including Phebe Wardwell and James Smith, and notes surviving family members Rebecca Smith and Fanny Jencks. It also mentions New York Life's favorable audit, the Niblo's Garden panic incident, Franklin expedition theories, Lady Franklin’s efforts, and women’s relief groups in New York City for Turkish and Russian war wounded.

Genea Loaka L Benjamin B. Howland Newport Jabez Howland John Howland Plymouth Bristol R. I Joxah Samuel Howlands Phebe John Wardwell Providence John Phebe Wardwell James Smith Rhode Island Mary Benjamin James Phebe Smith Rebecca Smith John Smith Fanny Jencks Dacon John C. Jencks Providence Journal Niblo’s Garden Sir John Franklin Englefield Esquimaux Franklin Crest Ben Marble Island Lady Franklin Bing Society of the Crescent and Cross Society of the Red Cross New York Nogxers Free Library Puayrx Lams Charles Percy Fitzgerald M. D. Gooss Maxon & Co London Shakespeare Howard Staunton Life James R. Osgood & Co Boston Waavyer Richard Ari Edward Burlingame Wagner Ivol Henry Holt & Co Waieut, L Castell, Petter & Galpin Cox G. W Sanszey Greece Rome Longmains, Greene & Co Gracchi Marius Lualla Mozzza Edward E Longmans, Greene & Co

Return of A Oakey Hall Stirs New York Gossip

Our Own Correspondent reports the dramatic and puzzling resurface of A Oakey Hall after a London stay and Atlantic appearance. The ex mayor, ex actor and lawyer faces Ring fraud charges linked to Tweed, while his motives remain unclear and time may reveal the truth.

New York A. Oakey Hall Exmayor Idune London Tweed Bin Efall Jant

Boston Veterans Parade Honors Fallen Heroes

A large Boston September procession honored veterans from across Massachusetts who fought in Antietam Bull Run and Chittansota. Survivors, scarred by wars and prisons, carried torn flags as townspeople and comrades alike reflected on liberty and national fate.

Boston Massachusetts Antieton Bull Run Chittansota

Flood of cheap foreign reprints sparks copyright debate

A flood of inexpensive foreign fiction reprints draws attention to international copyrights as laborers complain they reap no labor's reward while others profit. A lecture on A thousand years ago by D. R. Sheridan at Town Hall next Thursday is set with Hon. Isaac F. Williams presiding. tickets available at local stores.

D. R. Sheridan A. M Town Hall Isaac F. Williams Geo. W. Easterbrooks John Connery J. Christie Schenck Arch Sts Philadelphia Morrie N. GC. Bedell Parker Bristol Rebecca Isadore Wright Alfred A Wright Ira P. Slade Rebecca Iandore Wright Eaid Bristol Bristol Phenix Pelter Gladding Ruth Munry Samuel S Munro Ruth Munro Bristol Physix Peter Gladding Robate Court Allen Munro Aen Munro Samuel S. Munro Samuel 8 Bristol Phoenix Marguerite FY Wolf Francis P. L. B Eliza W. DeWolf Marguerite D’wolf Francis Prescott LeBaron DeWolf Bristol Phanix Peter Gladuding

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