Bristol Brants Saturday Morning Oct 31 1874
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1874
Page
2
Old World War Outlook and Ruler Power Critique
The piece rails at imperial rulers driving perpetual war and public sacrifice. It argues Bismark and Von Moltke threaten German and Russian interests while rulers rule without consent. It calls for government accountability and warns against corruption that fuels conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Germany
Bismark
von Moltke
Boston Women Drive Temperance Message This November
The women of Boston push for new temperance interest and seek special sermons from city clergymen during November. Critics who mocked the movement will find its influence remains strong and enduring beyond overt displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Springfield Republican’s Role in a Political Climate
The passage argues that the Springfield Massachusetts Republican party holds a crucial, stabilizing role for the nation. It praises its leadership, warns against third term sensationalism, and notes how political discourse relies on strong, thoughtful voices amid heated pressures.
France seeks peaceful ties with Spain amid Don Carlos decline
The article argues France should pursue amicable relations with Spain as Don Carlos loses favor. It criticizes European republics as vanity driven and notes their reluctance to part with tradition. It contrasts Old World monarchies with New World liberty and progress.
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France
Spain
Don Carlos
Republic
United States
Andy Johnson Endorses Repudiation Said to Fall From Grace
The piece condemns former President Andrew Johnson for endorsing repudiation. It argues repudiation is corrupt and unworthy of a state or nation. It recalls Johnson’s past honor and contrasts it with the alleged decline and public derision he now faces.
Wealth and Eternity Footnotes in a Wall Street Context
An editorial tone piece questions how investors and bankers like Eric, Western Union, and Pennsylvania Central will fare in the afterlife, noting that financial records on earth may not ensure a clear account beyond death. It contrasts earthly wealth with divine judgment, suggesting some with large sums may still face doubts about the afterlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Eric
Western Union
Pennsylvania Central
Atresia
Swamp Reclamation Project Nears 20000 Acres in California
An English company employing Chinese laborers undertakes reclaiming 20 000 acres of swamp in Southern California. The Emperor of Brazil hopes to visit the United States on the centennial, if Parliament allows him to leave his Empire. A serious fire breaks out in Tiflis, a fortified Asiatic Russian town with Armenian inhabitants and busy trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Brazil
United States
Tiflis
Russia
Fall River Poll Tax Deadlock Affects 1142 Voters
The Border City Herald reports 1142 Fall River residents have not paid poll tax this year or last, barring them from voting in upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Border City
Fall River
Portland Esexpects Steamship Line Revival Trade Boost
Est Portland Maine shows optimism over a renewed steamship line for the port next season. Forest City seeks renewed impetus to its trade, both domestic and international, as ships and commerce rebound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
Forest City
Georgia Cotton Mills Dominant Share in South
An exchange paper notes Georgia can claim nearly a quarter of Southern cotton factories and one third of operating spindles, consuming about one third of raw cotton used by Southern mills.
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Ter
Georgia
Two Outlaws Santana and Lig Tree To Be Executed in Texas
The State of Texas will hang the copper faced outlaws Santana and Lig Tree, ending their murderous career and delivering justice. Retribution falls at last, as authorities proceed with the capital punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santana
Lig Tree
State of
Texas
Wall Street World Foresees Hard Winter for New York Labor
The New York World warns of a grim winter for laborers in New York City. About 10,000 unskilled workers are unemployed, with wages cut from two dollars to one fifty per day and possibly to one twenty five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Railways Consolidate to Control Freights Across Regions
Large railway combines linking the East and West unite with capital over six hundred million dollars. The merger holds powerful sway over Western product flows and Eastern finance, prompting calls to study interests beyond stockholders.
Gotham dogs sing and seek fresh laurels in arts
New York cultivates the fine arts and even teaches a dog of the Metropolis to sing. Gotham residents do nearly everything then crave new fields to gain fresh laurels. Boston cats are fond of mewsic and could join New York dogs for a dark night contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Metropolis
Gotham
Boston
Funeral rites in Berlin awaken debate on burial customs
The Berlin correspondent of the London Fires describes the burning of Lady Dike’s body, a process lasting ten minutes with ashes placed in an urn. The author hopes such cremation remains distant in their homeland, urging traditional cemetery rituals and solemn processions to honor the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Dike
Honest Texas reform moves amid post office shifts
The New York Tribune notes a Texas political sidelight as officials at the post office and treasury are ousted. Ex-Governor Pease and Judge Sabens were considered for the roles but their Greeley vote was questioned. The objection is waived to avoid shrinking the pool of honest citizens. reforms by Jewell and Bristow appear genuine as politics are kept from interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ger
New York Tribune
Texas
Post Office
Treasury
Pease
Sabens
Horace Greeley
Messrs. Jewell and Bristow
Longstreet urges reconciliation and Reconstruction plan
General Longstreet argues the southern path to peace lies in accepting war outcomes, Reconstruction measures, and black suffrage. He calls for fair treatment of whites and blacks, encouragement of northern immigration, and predicts prosperity within five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longstreet
No Third Term Demand for Grant Holds Wide, Editor Says
The article notes a current tendency to demand President Grant deny any aim for re election. It argues he is not responsible for friends who push the idea and owes no duty to rebuff every wish. It cautions against assuming Grant seeks a third term and says it would challenge him if mistaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Ulysses S. Grant
Butler Faces Voters in House Seat Bid
Butler seeks the House seat, arguing his eloquence has swayed voters and will continue to influence the race. He vows not to shrink from the fight if he must persuade the electorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iy Butler
House of Representatives
Government to sell Macon and Brunswick road in December
The Governor of Georgia orders the Macon and Brunswick road sold at the Macon depot to the highest bidder on the first Tuesday in December. The sale satisfies the State lien under a special act passed by the Legislature at its last session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Macon
Brunswick Road
Geo. HE. Reynolds
Bristol Ferry
George Peabody Russell
Bristol Harbor
Democrats in Massachusetts Weigh Supporting Banks as Independent
The piece argues that Massachusetts Democrats plan to back Gen Banks as an independent candidate without committing to him, preserving flexibility whether he wins or loses. It notes Republicans view Banks as useful and respectable, with proven service and honesty in public life.
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Massachusetts
Gen. Banks
Congress
Remembering Ex Mayor Shurtleff A Boston Historian
The obituary honors Ex Mayor Shurtleff noting his deep engagement with Boston history. He authored several notable local history works and inspired others with his patient research into the city’s past, urging readers to value the future by studying the fathers and their paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shurtleff
Boston
Dr. Shurtleff
Fire Underwriters Fund Aims to Punish Arsonists
The National Board of Fire Underwriters has raised a hundred thousand dollars to arrest and punish arsonists damaging property and costing lives. The group urges courts to rigorously apply the law after conviction and hopes for widespread success in stopping arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Columbus and a sober voyage shape American history
A Detroit judge muses on a hypothetical if Columbus had drunk on departure. He credits Columbus’s sobriety with launching a lasting civilization and a world enriched by figures like Tweed, Butler, Andy Johnson, Moulton, and Train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Michigan
Christopher Columbus
America
Tweed, Butler
Andy Johnson
Moulton
George Francis Train
Christopher
Columbus
Golden Colorado, rail links and growing town notes
Excerpt describes Golden Colorado as a growing city 17 miles west of Denver with mills, coal mines, churches, a college and an upcoming rail connection to Chicago. Ticket routes via major lines are listed. Also reports on Jeremiah Kirby’s arrest for drunkenness and release after payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Phenix
Denver
Table Mountains
Clear Creek
High Table Lands
Colorado Central Railroad Company
Colorado Central Railroad
Golden
Julesburg
Union Pacific
Chicago
South Platte River
Boston & Albany
New York Central
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
Rock Island and Pacific
Examiner
Justice Court Occupied With Civil Trials Tuesday
The Justice Court remained focused on civil cases last Tuesday. Elder Augustus B. Durfee is slated to preach at Advent Chapel tomorrow. Mr John M Stowe's market building has moved from Church street foot to the Thames side near John street. The Town Council and Probate Court meet Monday at two o'clock in the Council Chamber. Arthur Sayles, son of H C Sayles, sustained a severe nose wound after being struck by a bat during a ball game Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor Charley Shay
Bristol
Town Hall
Charley Shay
State Street
Hope
Thames Street
Newton
Bristol Hotel
Bristol Mutual Fire Insurance Company
W.T. C. Wardwell
Bradford Street
Parmenus Skinner, Jr
C. A. Greene
P. Skinner, Jr
General Assembly
Messrs
W. T. C. Wardwell
James Lawless
Henry Goff
John Turner
John B. Munro
N. N. Cole
W. H. Spooner
Allen G. Wright
John M. Stowe
Church Street
Thames
John Street
Arthur Sayles
H. C. Sayles
Schenck
Bostos
Bristol Supreme Court Adjourned Term Opens November 4
An adjourned session of the September Term of the Supreme Court for Bristol County will convene in this town next week beginning Wednesday morning, November 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Bristol
Providence Evening Chronicle Debut Edition Summary
The Providence Evening Chronicle, a new daily in Providence by James E. Hanrahan, offers a compact summary of latest news locals editorials and more all for one cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Evening Chronicle
James E. Hanrahan
Election for First District Representative Held Tuesday
The First Congressional District elects a Representative to the forty fourth Congress with a town meeting opening at Town Hall at ten o’clock in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
Briston
Bristol
Peter Gladding
James. Hoard, JR
Potter to Demonstrate Rumford Yeast Powders in Warren
Mr G W Potter travelling agent for Rumford Chemical Works Providence will visit Warren the week after next to bake biscuits from Rumford yeast powders and demonstrate their virtues in making sweet light wholesome bread to citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Potter
Rumford Chemical Works
Providence
Warren
Rumford
Eclipse Observation Foretold Yet Fogged Out
A local note recalls a planned lunar eclipse viewing that failed due to dense fog. One resident claimed a clear view from a trench along Constitution Street but did not provide a publishable account, remarking he no longer cares about the eclipse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitution Street
Fire Wardens Meet to Plan Fire Department Upgrades
A meeting of about fifty manufacturers and business leaders at the Court House discussed increasing fire department facilities and efficiency. A committee of Fire Wardens and industrial reps was formed to estimate costs and feasibility, with reports due at a forthcoming Fire District gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
I. F. Williams
Board of Fire Wardens
William B. Kimball
Messrs
William H. Spooner
Wm. J. Miller
M. T. Bennett
J. Turner
E. W. Brunson
Messrs. Willings
Smith, Kimball
Pearse
Namquit
Wm. Garlay
Reynolds
E. W. Brunsen
Phenix Sugar Refining Company
Bristol Court Opens October Term with Grand Jury Advised
The Bristol County Court of Common Pleas opens its October term with Grand Jurors sworn, Foreman Lewis T. Fisher chosen, and no presentments. One defendant Frank ONeil is discharged after no grand jury action. The docket shows continuances, two verdicts for plaintiffs, and several cases continued or submitted, with the term adjourned at five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Common Pleas
Bristol
Burges
Lewis T. Fisher
Barrington
Ira O. Seamans
Nicholas Hathaway
Frank O’neil
Justices Court
O’neil
Chandler H. Coggeshall
Charles F. Winsor
Georgianna C. Winsor
Wiall Stanley
George H. Reynolds
Isaac Washburn
George L. Gower
J. Turner
Samuel J. Allyn
V. A
Piping Work Underway on Constitution Street
Water pipes are being laid along Constitution street from High to Wood. Workers must blow through rock ledges to pass the pipes, delaying the project but advancing the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitution Street
100 House Lots for Sale on Bay View Avenue
The notice invites buyers to purchase house lots on Bay View Avenue at easy terms. The lots are pleasantly located with an unobstructed view of the surrounding country, in plain sight of Fall River and overlooking the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay View Avenue
Fall River
New Books At Y M Library This Week
New books this week in the Y M Library include Rhoda Thorntons Girlhood and Poems by Charlotte Elliott. Readers familiar with An American Girl Abroad The Doctor’s Daughter Only Girls and Sally Williams will enjoy the Girlhood volume. Elliott is best known for the hymn Just as I am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M
Rhoda Thornton
Charlotte Elliott
Sally Williams
Centennial Art Gallery Lithograph Published for Fairmount Park
A finely executed lithograph depicts the permanent portion of the centennial buildings in Philadelphia now under erection in Fairmount Park. The print costs fifty cents, measures 21 by 27 inches, and is published by Thomas Hunter at 716 Filbert Street. The Centennial Board of Finance approves distribution to foreign representatives and seeks canvassing agents nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centennial Art Gallery
Philadelphia
Fairmount Park
Centennial Board of Finance
Thomas Hunter
Filbert Street
Lightfeet defeat Bristol Juniors 8 to 6 in local baseball
A Saturday game on the Common saw the Lightfeet beat the Bristol Juniors by eight to six. The notice also contains old advertisements for Johnson's Anodyne and Dr Walker's Vinegar Bitters warning against harmful tonics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
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