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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1884

Page

2

Death of Hon Henry B Anthony in Providence

Hon Henry B Anthony died at his Providence home on Tuesday afternoon at 1 45 o clock after a convulsion followed by a brief recovery and final sinking. The Journal notes his wide public favor across parties and his warm friendships. Born April 1 1815 in Coventry R I he led the Providence Journal editorial staff, served as Rhode Island governor, and was elected to the U S Senate multiple times. Funeral at First Congregational Church Providence and burial arrangements are announced with Governor Bourn and U S Senate officials involved.

Henry B. Anthony Providence Bristol Coventry R. L Brown University Providence Journal U.S. Senate Senate First Congregational Church U. S. Senate Anthony General Assembly Augustus Woodbury George H. Munro Margaret A. Munro John M Coggeshall Mary Alice Coggeshall Samuel P. Colt Ilsley RK Codman Eliza A. Simmons Elizabeth R. Easterbrooks Aaron Easterbrooks Arthur Codman Isley Ultima M. Smith John Toye William Toye Sarah J. Borden Ella W. Borden Joseph John B. Taylor George T. French French P. Skinner, Jr Boa Cabin White Augusta Willie White House Titus Bigine

Debts, Deaths, Discoveries in Brief

August saw the national debt drop by 8 542 852 26. Death of Deacon Thomas P Wells in Kingston Rhode Island at 75. The Northampton flagship arrives at Newport from Halifax. Italy begins grape seed oil extraction with yields higher in black grapes. AAAS reports 2011 members in its latest annual tally. The US Treasury pays Alabama claims totaling just under 3 million. Tennessee plans a marble temple for the World's Exposition. A drunken mob disrupts Plymouth Rock excursion. injuries occur including a fractured arm. Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes celebrated his 75th birthday on August 29. Ancient skull fragments found by Dr M Barcena near Lake Texcoco in hard limestone show post entombment uplift likely from a nearby eruptive hill.

M. Barcena Lake Texcoco Mexico

Music Hall at World’s Exposition in New Orleans

The Music Hall of the World’s Exposition in New Orleans will seat 11 000 with a 600 musician stage and a grand organ. Two Mexican Republic military bands have been augmented and trained and will perform when the Exposition opens in December. Attendees praise the bands as among the finest, rivaling European standards.

New Orleans Mexican Republic Europe

Green Sun Phenomenon Observed by Prof Michie Smith

Prof C Michie Smith notes green solar color is rarer than believed but has occurred several times since India’s 1883 attention. He attributes it to thick transparent water vapor, not volcanic dust, suggesting clouds form as vapor precipitates. An unusually clear air with high vapor may also cause the effect.

C. Michie Smith India Prof. Smith

See Naples to Florence: ruins, art, and volcano views

From Rome to Naples and Pompeii to Florence, the correspondent details Vesuvius ascent, Pompeii ruins, Naples harbor life, and Florence highlights. It covers Pompeii preservation, Naples museums, Uffizi and Pitti galleries, and notable statues, tombs, and churches as the journey winds through Campania and Tuscany.

Pneumatic Tube Scheme Proposed Between New York and Chicago

A late 19th century plan proposes a pneumatic tube network linking New York City and Chicago to send letters and small parcels swiftly and cheaply.

New York Chicago

Vertebrate and Invertebrate Species Totals Across Taxa

The document estimates 1200 mammals 7500 birds 2000 reptiles and 10000 fishes totaling about 20000 vertebrate species. It notes near the 17th century views counted about 1600 vertebrate species and highlights vast invertebrate diversity with 100000 beetles and over 500000 insects, totaling about 1000000 animal forms.

Bristol Moral and Civic Notes From September

Local affairs report a busy week with court opening next Monday under Col. Geo. T. French. Updates cover the Bristol Cornet Band uniforms, the Marina yacht sale, state fair events, a new machine shop site, deaths in August, and a political caucus selecting delegates for state and district conventions.

Supreme Court County of Bristol Court House

Local Fair Supports Children’s Home Gift

Mrs Zeller donated 200 dollars from a summer fair at Mrs Chesebro’s residence to the Children’s Home. The event featured open houses, parlor decorations with flags and lanterns, and sale booths for china, glassware, cake, fruit, and flowers. The fair was praised as a great success and thanks were extended to Mrs Zeller and assisting ladies.

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