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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1876
Page
2
The piece notes the Exhibition outshining Barnum, while acknowledging it took more than one person to achieve the effect. It mentions Rev Joseph Cook reviewing Mr Huxley and comments on the bankruptcy stream narrowing. Also observes mills restarting and outlook improving in New England.
A correspondent reports on the Philadelphia Centennial shadowing other fairs with coverage of exhibitions in New York and Newark. It notes the American Institute fair’s scale, Barnum’s plans at Gilmore’s Garden, medals awarded to 12,000 exhibitors, and a rise in thefts prompting tighter security including Tiffany & Co moving jewels worth about 150000.
The piece notes New England will discuss the Turkey question at the end of November with impartial intent, aiming to address the issue without bias toward Turkey while recognizing the country’s fair proportions in the matter.
The narrative casts Savannah's streets as ravaged by fire, urging a resolute response. It contrasts the slow return of business with a cautious recovery, likening revival to a gradual cure from illness rather than a sudden cure.
Critics warn that ongoing church building at the Hub may pressure worshippers to attend in costly attire as modern Athenians display pride of life amid lavish surroundings.
The excerpt notes no preparations for Tweed’s reception under New York Sheriff supervision, with D D Field expected to deliver the address. It mentions a presidential invitation to Tweed and comments on the Servian war with limited prospects and Europe’s watchful stance toward Turkey.
Advocates of adopting the International weights and measures argue that initial inconvenience and cost will fade as old machines are retired. Inquiries show machinists who tested the system report reduced confusion and expense once transition time is allowed.
Governor Chamberlain condemns a fatal shooting linked to southern Democrat campaigning. Simon P. Coker, a legislator and not a Republican delegate, was lured to Ellenton where armed men fired on him twice after a brief sitting, with eye witnesses naming N A Patterson, a Barnwell trial justice.
The piece notes a singular year with a Centennial marked by unusual features across commerce, politics, society, and religion. It warns of widespread depression in trade and manufacturing, rampant trickery aimed at government control, and social demoralization due to bankruptcy and upheaval, while Moody and Sankey energize religious life in the West. The year ends with a crowded record for future instruction.
The piece argues children should learn the principles and workings of a free government to prevent demagogues from gaining influence. A strong political education would guide wiser representation, smoother governance, and prepare youths for responsible public duty rather than relying on spontaneous civic virtue.
Republicans paraded Wednesday night while Democrats followed on Thursday as voters prepare for November ballots. The Tilden Reform Club meets weekly in the Justice Court room at the Court House each Thursday, and a glee club has been organized.
Rev Samuel Moran of Providence to officiate at Trinity Church on Sunday with services at 7 morning prayer 10 and 3 Sunday school. Advertisements note Waltham watches and fine jewelry offered by Joshua Gray 241 Westminster Providence, claimed as low as elsewhere in Rhode Island.
Two drunken women from Fall River were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Bosworth on October 6 and jailed. The Bristol Female Charitable Society holds its annual meeting at Mrs. John Norris’s house on Thursday October 19 at 3 oclock. full attendance is requested.
A bright meteor passed over the town last Sunday about eight o’clock, lighting the area briefly from south to north. Other local notes include the fortieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Jonathan D Waldron, a Teachers Institute planned for Byfield Hall next week, and a campaign club meeting at the court house with speeches and songs. An early Sunday fire alarm on Bradford Street caused by a coal oil lamp was contained with minor damage. Also reported is progress on St Michael's Church new chapel, a semi gothic free stone building with a 55 foot tower, set to be finished by Christmas with a $12 000 contract and space for classrooms and libraries.
The 1876 report laments no progress for the Y M C A Library, notes its self sustaining aim harmed both library and reading room, and calls for a public opinion shift. It cites scarce funds, rebound books, few new items, and a lack of a proper catalogue while praising renewed reading room patronage and magazine subscriptions.
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