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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1876
Page
2
A collage of quotes and comments on Longfellow at Wellesley, Wendell Phillips, Tweed’s shadow, and Brooks Butler. It questions money sources, political sentiment in Ohio and Indiana, and the state of leadership amid the Hayes era, with remarks on reform, power, and public duties.
A partisan piece argues Charles Francis Adams lacks Democratic sympathy for the common people and would aid Samuel J. Tilden's 1876 presidential bid. It laments republican decline, praising freedom and the century’s fruits as evidence of liberty and progress.
The article argues Spain will deploy more troops to Cuba to subdue the insurrection, claiming Cuba deserves freedom and predicting liberal powers will prevail. It also condemns Ottoman rule, urging punishment of Turkey for cruelties and predicting the empire’s decline as many vassal lands seek liberation.
From Our Own Correspondent reports New York excitement over Ohio Indiana results. extensive plans complete for the New York Aquarium by W. C. Coup and partners. Whaling setbacks, transport to Quebec, and a grand banquet mark its opening on Broadway. The Philadelphia and Centennial notes follow with praise for museum and art developments. Lord Dufferin visits Canada and artists win medals in the American Art Exhibition.
A conspicuous card notes the honorable mention given to its author, aligning artists with business leaders and politicians in advertising. Thursday marks the final State Days with Maryland Virginia and Delaware jointly presiding and many Southern states participating.
Our Paris correspondent notes the Madeleine flower market and the Seine bank market under the Conciergerie. Prices are low with pot plants about ten cents and bouquets twenty five cents, while rare flowers fetch one dollar. He recalls bargain moments, describes autumn trees in bloom, and reports on ancient orange trees in Tuileries and Luxemburg gardens and their upkeep costs.
Locals report Elder Andrew Simpson sermon in Advent Chapel. Santa bargains teased before Christmas. Two new books to Y M C A Library weekly for three months. Lecture by Rev. O S Walker draws crowds. Hayes and Wheeler beet displayed at Bradford street. Republican rally planned with Eames Case Ballou Price attendance. Teachers Institute two day session opens at Byfield Hall. American flag ceremony on Hope Street praises Hayes and Wheeler. Census pamphlet details town population and demographics. Town Council adjourns and jurors drawn for October term. Various bills approved for charities highways and expenses.
Readers report a Democratic flag displayed at Barker’s street with a ragged bloody shirt tied beside it, provoking Republican outrage and Democratic disavowal. The piece contrasts the scene with editorials on loyalty, memory, and the Home for Aged Women’s ongoing fundraising and organizing efforts.
The article thanks Hon. William P. Sheffield of Newport for a pamphlet with his Fourth of July historical address and biographical sketches of early inhabitants. It notes imprint by John P. Sanborn & Co. and highlights Newport and Rhode Island interest.
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