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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1872
Page
2
The document opens with a presidential proclamation noting the yearly tradition of looking back, thanking the Almighty for mercies and blessings as part of a period of reflection. It frames the past year in a formal, ceremonial tone.
The piece argues that Boston’s mansard roof risks sparked the great fire and urges fireproof iron roofs to prevent repeats. It stays hopeful, predicting rebuilding, new grand structures, and revival of business, while noting cost and street repairs. It also includes an Address by the United States Centennial Commission describing Philadelphia 1876 celebrations and a national stock subscription plan.
A reflective piece notes dry goods down and silks and woolens on an unfamiliar street. It mentions notices in papers locating men, and people seeking old business contacts with police help. The tone hints at revival and renewed enterprise amid shifting retail.
The article explains that the long dispute with England over boundaries ended due to a hog incident. The boundary had been unclear, but no party took action until an American settler killed a hog, triggering the final resolution.
Disputed land between the United States and Britain led to protests from the Hudsons Bay Company and a peacekeeping mobilization. American troops occupied one side of San Juan Island while British forces held the other, after orders to withdraw were refused.
The granite and iron Boston Post Office, praised for architecture, withstood the Sunday blaze that swept the square around State and Washington streets. Firemen held the line at the key corner, preventing wider destruction as the conflagration raged through the West and North Ends.
The Boston Journal reports a likely fatal accident on the Providence railroad at Canton. Nathaniel Morton, president of the Stoughton Branch railroad, intended to alight at Canton but slept through his stop and, upon waking, jumped off as the train passed his feet. He was taken to his Stoughton home where Dr. Morton amputated both feet. He is nearly 70 and not expected to recover.
The New York Observer marks fifty years of steady growth and broad readership. The paper, praised for Orthodox Church and State principles, plans to publish an embellished Jubilee Year-Book for 1873 with subscriptions at $3 a year from Sidney Morse & Co., 87 Park Row, New York.
The President shows independence in the Philadelphia Post mastership matter, opposing desires of his political allies who helped him secure a second term. This is seen as an omen of honest governance for four years, prioritizing the people over party hacks and empty patriotism.
The piece condemns corrupt glee in others’ distress after a great city fire and discusses the wool business fallout in Boston. It contrasts public malice with Almighty judgment and laments the failure of twelve men to fully grasp the truth, urging sympathy for the afflicted.
The Reformers have elected their Mayor and ousted A Oakey Hall. The passage favors a broader Metropolis reform, seeks higher morality among leaders, and hopes for a brighter day and stronger standards in society.
The piece notes Mr. Greeley’s return to editorial work after a failed political run and administration endorsement. It argues his influence as a journalist wanes, suggesting his future writings will be vigorous but lack former power.
A Wednesday evening fire in Boston completely destroyed Rand & Avery's establishments on Cornhill and Washington street. About three hundred workers were affected, with heavy losses to presses, books, and bindery operations totaling well over 250000 dollars. nearby properties including the Fairbanks warehouse survived. The incident prompted market interest in new scale needs and real estate value.
Official presidential returns from California show General Grant with an 11 850 vote majority.
Public schools in this town concluded the fall term this week and will close for a one week vacation. A worker at Rubber Works lost a finger last week due to a machinery accident. Horses in the area show signs of recovery from a prevalent disease, with many appearing fully recovered. An ad notes a newspaper devoted to material development of the Southern States called The South.
To Messrs W H Chandler Co Boston a fine illustrated full account of the great Boston fire is published and ready. Rev D H Ela of East Greenwich preached in State Street M E Church yesterday and will preach there tomorrow morning and afternoon.
An inventive mechanic unveils a new button that can be sewn on with a screwdriver. A Bradford street clerk is said to be amused and intrigued by the development as the millennial era approaches.
The Bible Class at the Y M C A rooms starts this Saturday evening at eight o clock. The class is free to all, both ladies and gentlemen, and everyone is invited to attend. Ward's ink is highly recommended by many, promising non molding permanent color and smooth copying. available at Bedell's drug store at Bradford and Hope streets.
The monthly sermon for the Young Men's Christian Association will be delivered in the South Christian Church by its pastor Rev William Miller tomorrow evening. Services begin at 7 thirty with the usual collection.
Members of St Mary's Catholic Church hold a week long fair at the Light Infantry Armory on Wood Street. The event began Monday evening and runs each night with large crowds attending. Proceeds go to reducing the church debt.
The Rev G L Locke of St Michael's Church preached at St Mark's Warren last Sunday afternoon and delivered a strong evening discourse at St Michael's on the recent Boston fire from James three five Behold how great a matter a little fire kindleth implying the disaster's wide impact.
Mrs. Anna Livingstone spoke at the Young Men's Lecture Course on Tuesday evening. Her lecture ridiculed modern belles follies while praising Empress Josephine's true womanly character. The talk was brief yet held attention, ending with a thrilling recitation of The Maniac amid loud applause. The program shift was due to the Lecture Bureau of New York's communication failure.
At the regular weekly meeting last Thursday the Zerrahn Choral Union elected officers for the next six months. President F G Morley. Secretary Louis Garcia. Treasurer F F Gladding. Librarian C L Easterbrooks. Musical Director Samuel Pitman.
An adjourned Court of Probate meeting examined and allowed the first account of Nathaniel Manchester as administrator with will annexed for Mary M. Pearse. The Morton couple were granted leave to adopt a child. George L. Porter was appointed administrator of Edwin M. Chaffee’s estate with bond set at $10,000. appraisers named Shatv Taylor and Trotter.
A compiled list from a local school page shows students from Third Grammar School, First Intermediate, Advanced Primary, North Primary, South Primary and general Primary School. Names include Pollock Dimond Burton Darling Fales and many others across multiple classes.
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