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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1871
Page
2
In a Bristol Phenix editorial dated September 2 1871 the writer argues that Britain’s costly military tests waste money and lives. They advocate ending powder and ball in favor of peace, noting war drives industry education and growth while powder killers savagery and profit motives fueled disasters on Sundays and beyond.
A Boston newspaper laments a string of railway disasters ending August 26 and condemns operators for reckless danger. It argues public safety should curb deadly accidents on massachusetts lines and urges managers to heed public sentiment and prevent future tragedies.
The piece lauds Thomas Nast for his Harper's Weekly caricatures over the past decade, arguing the drawings reveal political corruption and defend good government. It praises Nast as a master intellect whose pencil exposes vice without words, leaving public figures immortalized in infamy.
The article laments public pity for the Westfield steamer owners jailed after a disaster caused by their negligence. It contrasts sympathy for corrupt bosses with neglect of victims and officials faulted for imprisoning the responsible parties.
The piece notes W. E. Gladstone’s reputation waning after taking the Liberal leadership. It mocks his rise to power, jokes about a Peerage titled Barren Session, and likens his career to Daniel Webster’s faded hopes after parliamentary prorogation.
The New England Fair opens in Lowell on September 6 7 and 8 with a large grounds area a half mile trotting course ample water and rail transport arrangements. Stock sheep poultry entries exceed prior fairs and balloon ascension regatta and other entertainments will be provided by the city of Lowell.
A visit by women leaders of the rights movement to Laura Fair in San Francisco sparks outrage over her alleged cold blooded murder. The piece questions delicacy and refinery in women while criticizing Fair’s bravado and suggesting reform rhetoric may justify violence.
Clarence Fairfield reflects on the sorrows of childhood and condemns fearmongering by adults. He urges parents to nurture rather than terrorize children so memories endure as blessings rather than burdens.
The article notes a large summer influx with a rising tide of arrivals. On Sunday about two thousand immigrants reached New York and Monday brought several large steamers with expanding numbers aboard.
The Boston Transcript extols Rhode Island noting it as the smallest state yet rich with delightful resort towns. Newport is praised as a premier locale among several sparkling, bright, and selubrious places within its borders.
A vessel arriving in Portland on Monday evening reports a massive mackerel shoal off shore from ifax to Little Gut O Canso. Fishermen there have taken hundreds of barrels, leaving the fields covered and the fish fit only for dressing. This abundance marks an unprecedented event in twenty years.
A solemn gathering at the Unitarian church in Lynn took place as Rev. Dr. Gannett failed to appear for a scheduled sermon. The hour of silence passed without explanation, leaving the congregation uncertain whether he had fallen victim to the railway tragedy.
A small sink near a kitchen door-step has been known to spread sickness through a household. Even a single square foot can harbor standing water from rain, wash basins, slop-bowls, or water-pails, so all such spots should be avoided in farmhouses.
Walter F Wood discovered an unknown man hanging from a tree limb in Read's woods on a Monday forenoon. The well dressed stranger had fifty dollars, a gold piece, and a striped shirt. Undertaker W J Newcomb said death by self act likely occurred about a week before.
Not Dr RowNed Mr Newell Sturtevant of Boston who disappeared from a New York steamer en route to Fall River left his hat coat and watch in his stateroom was not drowned but announced to be married to Miss Bessie Beale daughter of a wealthy Californian in Washington papers Sunday morning last
A man named Powers in Salem Vermont was fatally wounded when his axe glanced from a tree and struck his neck, severing his windpipe and jugular. He called for his wife and child, then ran a short distance before collapsing and dying despite assistance.
By order of the Acting Secretary of the Treasury an immediate and rigid investigation is to be made into the cause of the disaster to the steamer Ocean Wave at Mobile on Sunday last. The qualifications experiences and habits of all the officers of the steamer as well as everything pertaining to her history since her last inspection are to be minutely looked into and report to the Department as soon as practicable.
Boston municipal court clerk Mr Leighton and lawyer Mr Brewster with red hair joke about whiskers catching fire when asked by Mr Sennett. Leighton replies they stay safe by keeping distance from his nose.
A man employed by Henry I Richmond of Little Compton was severely injured when a load of wood rolled over him. While driving two yoke of oxen the wagonman slipped and fell in front of the wheels. Three ribs and the jaw were fractured. He is under the care of Dr. George F. S. White.
The Revere railroad disaster is described with a high fatality rate as about half of those in the affected car were killed or mortally injured. Survivors recount the severe scalding and mangled bodies, creating a scene that remains seared in witnesses’ memories.
The Latham brothers of Orient Point Long Island gathered 500 Spanish mackerel from a pond on Thursday and 700 to 800 more a few days earlier. Spanish mackerel sold in New York at 50 cents to 1 dollar per pound at the market.
A Cape Ann, Massachusetts jeweller had his name engraved on an old coppercent 21 years ago. The coin was returned to him recently in the normal course of business.
A collection of humorous items and questions mentions a nation in arms and vaccination, a printer's fraud accusation, American railways, the oldest man in Bristol county, neighborly help, public buildings, and a Custom House motif. It includes notes on a post office query, newspaper readership, and West India goods merchants.
The Autumn term of the Public Schools opens Monday next. The Metacom Debating Club holds its regular quarterly meeting next Tuesday evening to elect officers and conduct important business. In the Justice's Court Rufus Shippee is convicted of assault on Robert H. Bullock, fined 3 dollars plus costs. no civil cases. The Union Temperance meeting third in a series was at Town Hall last Sunday with Rev. G L Locke speaking and Rev. J P Lane leading prayer. The audience was large. Mrs F Wardwell presided at the organ. St Michael's Church choir provided fine singing.
The Veteran Association of the Fifth Regiment and Battery F sailed from Providence on the Canonicus to Bristol Ferry and Beaver Tail Light. About fifty members returned to the Ferry, then marched to Orchard Grove for a clam dinner. Speeches by Governor Padelford and others followed, with all reporting a good time.
The Steamer boys and Bristol Base Ball Club discuss an excursion to Middletown Connecticut after receiving a special invitation from Hubbard Hose Company Mansfield Base Ball Club who joined the Hose company on their trip last summer invite all interested to a meeting at their Hall as advertised in another column.
Warren authorities have built a smallpox hospital in the eastern part of town with nurses Constable George O. Ashworth and his wife. The Providence Journal notes no recent vaccination failure except when vaccination occurred after exposure. Also reported is a fatal boating accident near the mill race where seven year old Robert Gray drowned. Charles H Lindsey and Charles H Thompson aided by Henry M Thompson saved others and recovered the body, Lindsey aged 21 leaving a wife and Bruce Gray’s daughter as kin.
Three Providence youths Frank Martin Samuel Tucker and William S Devoe from New York sailed from town in a sailboat. A gale and heavy swell drove the boat over and Martin drowned after diving toward a floating log. Tucker and Devoe reached shore and reported the wreck. Martin's body had not been recovered by press time.
Regular monthly meeting set for Monday at two o'clock in the Council Chamber. The Board of Health urges vaccination, cleansliness, and restricted intertown contact to prevent smallpox spread to Bristol residents.
The first of three matches between Bristol and Union clubs ended with a surprising Union victory. Strong fielding by Crowley Sullivan and Lewis highlighted the Unions as Aldrich Fitts and Devoe stood out for Bristol. McPhee held best score, the bat then passed to him for the next game. Final score shows Union 24 to Bristol 27 in the listed innings. Umpire Mark Bradford, scorers Spink and Martin, game time eight hours.
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