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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1878
Page
2
A collage of opinions on trade, politics, and society. Remarks on Britain's royal costs, Spain's queen, German empire, and French church-state tensions mingle with U S politics and regional weather. The piece casts broad views on leadership and public mood.
The Massachusetts Republican ticket features Thomas Talbot and John D. Long praised as strong, honest leaders. The convention unity and platform are celebrated as an opportunity to prevent corruption and sustain good government across the Bay State and beyond. The call ends with a rallying note for victory.
A Massachusetts reflection argues editors deserve merit over auditors while criticizing BGb Stickney and urging transparency. It warns Democrats against Butler supporters and calls for disciplined action to defeat demagoguery, promising a lasting lesson for future generations.
From Paris notes of September 7 1878 the regular correspondent laments the Palais Royal’s loss of status as fashion shifts to the western boulevards. He recalls Napoleonic era splendor, the Orleans dukes, and the quad’s decline amid new shops, gardens, and electric lights. The moonlit arcades remain a spectacle when seen.
The 3% Realtura Lodge No 32 I C G T will hold a special meeting at Odd Fellows Hall next Thursday evening at 7 o'clock. A recent church collection at St Marys Catholic Church raised 160 dollars for yellow fever sufferers.
Subscribers to the Silver Swan drawing hosted by Mrs. Gardner were invited to Col 8 P Colt's residence on Friday evening. Dreadnaught Hook Ladder Hose Co No 1 celebrated receiving a new hose carriage with a torch parade to the Bristol Hotel and a supper, followed by speeches from local figures.
Allen I. Gladding and wife of Oakland, son of Captain Richard S. Gladding, arrived last week for a brief visit to his aged parents on High Street. A ten year old daughter of Cyril Gautier of Warren lost three fingers in a cotton mill accident last Saturday. amputation by Dr. J. M. Merchant.
Ex-VOLUNTEER defends Bristol volunteers against claims of youth and ineptness. Praises lower town company and warns against criticism by LOY readers. Highlights poor facilities, tax burdens, and the need for civic support, citing Warren and Fall River examples.
A note lists recent acquisitions: Yonge Charlotte M s The Pillars of the House, Bacon D D s The Genesis of the New England Churches, and Gold Elsie translated by Mrs. A L Wister. It includes reviews from London and American journals, notices on Phrenological Journal and Blackwood s Magazine, and advertisements for Hale s Honey and Pike s Toothache Drops.
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