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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1869
Page
2
In a reverent reflection on the death of a trusted Cabinet officer, the nation’s moral example is praised. The piece calls for virtue in public life, notes the Chief Magistrate’s compassion, and urges ongoing support for destitute families and philanthropic benefactors who fund benevolence and national service.
The nation mourns the death of Senator William Pitt Fessenden praising his honesty and abilities. Despite early political clouds over impeachment views, his prudent financial leadership and strong mind are hailed as lasting contributions from his long public career. His native state honors its honored son.
In a Providence yard the Cove foundry drill pierced two coal beds at 119 and 134 feet, with 80 percent carbon and costs under two dollars per ton, per mining engineer Thomas S. Ridgeway. Separately a man named J H Brayton from Rhode Island leapt overboard near Newport, claiming wrongs and death wishes, but was not rescued.
The whaling schooner Cornelia arrives at New London from Cumberland Inlet with three Br C F Hall expedition members aboard in search of Sir John Franklin. Dr Nall sails on Ansil Gibbs to New Bedford with Franklin relics including spoons and a chronometer box. Remains of Franklin’s men and boats found at King William’s Land. A native says the ship was stove, crew abandoned to shore, died of starvation. Dr Hall plans to return next summer to continue the search.
The ancient elm that shaded the Warren estate on Warren street Roxbury Mass was cut down yesterday morning by city workmen after a century and a half of service. It is believed to be the tree General Warren used to mount his horse and answer the call for volunteers at the start of the American Revolution. Decay near the trunk made removal necessary.
The Dostou Journal notes a shift in toe protection tech, praising metal tips as a crucial invention. It argues higher priced shoes benefit most from toe wear prevention, and reports that genteel metal tipped footwear is now worn by the city’s best families.
Dr James Porter, late assistant agent, accuses Carleton and Lanahan of circulating reports harming his reputation and that of former associates. He calls the defalcation report a sensational canard tied to lay delegation votes. Porter promises swift steps to vindicate his character.
The New York Herald argues that late Wall Street gains from gold gambling harm the honest public and urges Congress to act without delay. It warns against continued tinkering and calls for decisive measures to curb speculative excess.
At noon on Friday September 24 a carriage toppled down a fifty foot bank near Clifton House on the Canada shore. A Providence party of one man and four women were aboard. Mrs Maham Smith was killed instantly while Mrs Mary Ann Ballou is fatally hurt. Mrs Tillinghast and Mrs Fisher were bruised. The driver and Mr Tillinghast escaped with minor injuries as an inquest occurred nearby. The tragedy cast gloom over Falls visitors.
Surmise notes a drowning incident in Philadelphia, labor in South Carolina, Cuba's sugar crop, and travels of George Peasopy and Jefferson Davis. Reports include a volcanic eruption at Mount Etna, Arctic explorer Dr C F Halt’s return, and a charity YMCA shipment. Timber losses in Taunton, church and race updates, and local crimes and curiosities round out the column.
A wide array of notes covers Solomon MauLer's suicide linked to a bad gold market, expansive California growth, a new nailless horse shoe, a ripe date palm in New Orleans, Swiss citizenship trends, a railroad accident in Hartford, and Methodist Book Concern assets. Also noted are a Carr's Rock disaster suspect's imprisonment, theft recoveries, a Wheeling intoxicated man’s shadow photo, Louvre pins from Thebes, Secretary Bov Tweet on shipping, cotton quality in Portland reports, a three year penitentiary sentence for wheat proceeds, and shipyard expansions. The piece also mentions a foundling auction, Jordan’s shipwreck survival, Dr. Hayes Arctic voyage success, a New Haven wedding mishap, Cuban rebel leadership changes, Treasury sinking fund actions, Byron case literature spread, and Lady Byron's reminiscences.
In Bristol a town meeting is called at Town Hall at two this afternoon to discuss a proposed municipal water system. The columnist outlines benefits including factory sites, fire protection, and public health, and estimates a $100,000 project cost with bonds over 10 to 20 years at 6 percent, proposing charges per tenant and several major local industries.
The National Rubber Company's Works faced a water shortage for several days and were forced to cart water from springs on Bristol Neck. The tanks used for conveyance are supplied from Providence.
Several shade trees uprooted in the gale of the 8th were re-set but not properly secured and were blown down again during Sunday and Sunday night’s storm.
The church and congregation plan to repair damage from the late gale. Citizens will be privately solicited for donations as they choose to help, with a call for a generous response to support this laudable and necessary effort.
A Massachusetts style editorial argues public needs justify taking private property with compensation. It warns against fanciful improvements and stresses case by case balance of damage and benefit, urging officials to weigh rights of individuals alongside municipalities. It then promotes the Pacific Hotel in New York City, praising reasonable rates, good accommodations, and attentive service for travelers.
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