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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1873
Page
2
A 1873 opinion argues the financial storm has eased but warns of renewed danger. Banks’ silence amid currency scarcity fuels speculation and railway risks. It calls for specie payments, safer money, and deliberate, risk-averse reform to restore confidence and prevent future ruin.
A reflective editorial extols democracy as a living force that resists monarchy and tyranny. It argues republics endure shocks, reassert themselves, and grow from struggle, with France and the United States as examples of resilient liberal ideas.
The text notes a mild Indian character appearing in vivid border illustrations between the United States and Mexico and suggests a possible repetition of the Modoc lesson later.
The passage notes that the business of the country is beginning to show improvement and hopes for a rise to greater elevation. Merchants express satisfaction with the current gains and desire a sustained change to continue the upward trend.
A Western journal notes Boss Tweed’s recent Omaha visit as locals removed silver door plates and chained their silver leaf maples in response. The piece remarks on how history of individuals gains broad circulation and scrutiny.
The article notes a sharp drop in gold within a week, lowering market price to levels not seen since the war began. It asks if this fall presents an opportunity to resume specie payments.
A curious claim from St Louis suggests Boston owns Chicago amid fires in both cities. The remark notes similarities between children and parents and mentions features of estates as a general trait.
Boss Tweed traveled to California but found less personal enjoyment than expected. Report says his greatness was not recognized on the Pacific coast. One consolation remains: he has done all his opportunities allowed to gain a name.
The piece notes defalcations by cashiers in American banks are rising and expensive luxuries tempt employees. It urges stockholders to watch their servants and maintain limits as bank officers increasingly appear in the news as rascals.
Discussion centers on Roscoe Conkling of New York as a probable nominee for the vacant Supreme Court seat. The writer hopes President Grant will choose a jurist rather than a politician and cites other stronger candidates than a figure tied to the New York Fenton and Conkling feud.
The New York Nation is described as viewing American affairs through foreign eyes with a sharp cynical tone. It compares American and English parties unfavorably and offers a biting critique that readers find hard to digest, likened to a sour cracker that Polly dislikes.
The rum question dominates Hawaiian newspapers as planters push to license distillation on sugar estates. Opponents warn licensing would threaten the native population, noting a 60,000 decline during years of free distillation and predicting further loss if licensure returns.
Wilkie Collins tops lists of living English novelists as his new edition sells well. The Dead Secret is issued in a large octavo with a portrait, priced at fifty cents, available from booksellers or by mail postpaid from the publishers in Philadelphia.
The document proclaims a nationwide day of thanksgiving on Thursday November 27 and urges public worship to thank Almighty God for mercies. Dated October 14 1873 in Washington with the seal, signed by President and Secretary of State Hamilton Fish.
A bronze bust of John Howard Payne, author of Home Sweet Home, was unveiled in Prospect Park Brooklyn on Saturday September 27. John G Saxe read an ode praising Payne and asserting fame lives in his song and the poetry of his works.
An historic flag known as the Grinnell flag traveled through multiple polar explorations from Capt. Hall’s North Alaska capture to the Peacock voyage in the Antarctic with Wilkes, Lieut De Haven’s Grinnell expedition, Dr Kane, Dr Hayes, and Captain C F Hall of the Polaris.
Brick Pomeroy in Texas responded to a listener asking what Northern men have done for Texas. He credited them with clearing weeds from fence corners, growing crops, planting trees, building homes, importing fine horses and cattle, and establishing shops and mills while keeping lawful order and tax burden manageable.
The President's general order announces full pardon for soldiers who deserted and surrender by January 1 1874. They forfeit pay due at desertion but are restored to duty without trial after serving the remainder of their term.
The passage condemns gambling in personal finances citing living beyond means, high bills, heavily mortgaged homes, upscale furnishings on credit, and running accounts with grocers and butchers, arguing these practices are unjustifiable and unsustainable. It emphasizes the lack of payment capacity and urges restraint.
Seven girls in Cincinnati organize a society to investigate the antecedents of wifehunters. Any girl with an offer may apply and within four weeks she will receive a history of her lover from his youth upward.
An engineer urged nearby spectators to lower their umbrellas to avoid scaring the engine as the first train of cars entered the Western North Carolina road. A crowd of country people gathered to witness the historic arrival.
A garbled excerpt references a discussion about dividing humanity into two Sees and mentions serenading humbugs and explosive phrases. The readable text is fragmented and lacks clear actors or events to identify a full article.
Bailey answers truthfully where they don’t advertise as a correspondent ponders parts unknown in the Darbury News.
Local calendar lists Rev Jeremiah Taylor exchange pulpit with Rev J P Lane and Rev H M Jones sermon for Female Charitable Society. Town Hall hosts seven entertainments for one dollar, Metropolitan Dramatic Constellation shows Friday and Saturday. Rev Lawrence Walsh lecture on Daniel O Connell receives applause. Gov How ard opens series with Under the Olives. Mrs Julia Ward Howe to lecture for Y M C A on Thursday on Men s Women and Women s Women.
The sixth annual meeting of the Rhode Island Temperance Union will be held Tuesday 28th inst in the Free Congregational Church Richmond Street Providence at ten o'clock A M. Short papers on various subjects will be prepared by several persons. Officers will be elected for the ensuing year. A circular from Rev H W Conant Col Secretary says each temperance organization church and Sunday school having one hundred members or less is entitled to two delegates and one additional delegate to each additional one hundred members.
The Bristol Music Club reorganizes under Wm. H. Spooner as President with L. W. Deane directing. The Esther Cantata is rehearsed and the public is expected to hear the work within months. Esther Chorus members are urged to attend 8 o'clock Monday at the old High School Room.
The PH NIXx notes State Street’s appeal yet laments poor curbing between Hope and Thames. Property owners on the northerly curb face fault for neglect while the town offers to supply land and labor. calls for prompt action to curb the street and spur broader improvement.
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