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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1876

Page

2

Political reflections and election results from Providence

Dense excerpts reflect on democracy, reform, and leadership as warily observed themes. It notes vote tallies for Hayes and Tilden across Rhode Island counties and details regional results in districts and towns, highlighting questions of taxation, education, and public virtue.

Weighing the Baby and Centennial News from 1876 Exposition

Feature notes John Rogers new miniature group Weighing the Baby shown in his Broadway studio. It also covers reactions to a dead bear scene in Well Street and updates on Edward S. Stokes, C R Beckwith, and Centennial events including Grand ceremonial plans for November 10 and Grant's attendance in Philadelphia.

Our New York Philadelphia Eorror John Rogers Ganthor Rogers Well Street Stock Exchange Bruin Edward S. Stokes Jim Fisk Commodore Vanderbilt C. R. Beckwith B. T. Babbitt Paris France Sommerard Hawley Grant Theodore Thomas Philadelphia Centennial Choral Association Morrell Goshorn Welsh United States George's Hill Vanquet Centennial Commission Board of Finance St. George's Hall Supreme Court Diplomatic Corps Belon Bow Yard Charley Ross Ingram & Smith Broadway

Lessons From a Divided Political Struggle

After the battle it is proper to study the character and causes of the contest and learn lessons. The recent conflict shows a party aligned with intimidation social oppression business prejudice and organized opposition to strip freedmen of political privileges. A sizeable Southern faction opposes black equal rights and privileges. We reject men of passionate appeal and those blind to facts. Disturbingly, some public figures seek war gains for power.

Congress Union

Meeting Notes and Politico Rendezvous From Town Hall

A Young Men’s Christian Association board to meet on Hops Street next Monday evening at 7 o’clock. The Republican gathering at Town Hall featured addresses by LeBaron Colt Eng Hon John Turner Hon Isaac F Williams Gen A E Burnside Col Samuel P Colt and W H Spooner to a large attentive audience amid enthusiastic singing by the Hayes and Wheeler Glee Club.

Young Men’s Christian Association Hops Street Town Hall LeBaron B. Colt John ‘Turner Isaac F. Williams Samuel P. Colt W. H. Spooner Hayes and Wheeler Glee Club

Voters tally large turnout in state and national races

Large turnout with 1063 qualified voters. 911 cast ballots for president and congress, favoring Hayes over Tilden by 244 in representative race for Benjamin T. Eames over Edward W. Bronson. Amended constitutional articles show mixed approval. Probate Court actions record multiple estates, executors named, bonds set, and administrators appointed amid routine filings.

Hayes and Wheeler Congress Benjamin T. Eames Edward W. Bronson

Fashionable Shopping Tour Described in Satirical Sketch

The piece mocks the stylish shopper who visits many stores with an empty purse or scraps of paper, asks about prices, and buys nothing. Clerks groan as she inspects stock, asks if items can be sold cheaper, then walks on. The scene ends with her wandering and noting a new fashion.

Stora Indies Schenck Comer Sixth and Arch Srs Philadelphia Bristol Phonix Paasen Morris N. C. Bedell Parkered

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