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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1917
Page
2
Editorial notes the Senate finance committee unanimously approved the 7 billion dollar war revenue measure after the House passed it. Leaders aim to push it through in one session. The piece reflects on the scale of seven billion dollars, comparing it to about 14 thousand tons of gold.
In spring many Americans file marriage intentions amid thoughts of love and Eastertide. Some critics claim young men seek brides navy-orange blossoms to avoid khaki service, while others see it as genuine romance.
President Ilson will host the British Joint High War Commission led by Arthur Balfour at the White House tomorrow. The French Commission under Viviani with Joffre may also arrive to join the war conference tomorrow.
The speaker compares the man with the hoe to the man behind the gun, warning that one should not rely on firearms for national security before considering agrarian labor. The remark emphasizes a critique of militarism and valorizes peasant work as essential.
Burglars blew open the safe at John the Shoeman’s Providence store on Saturday night and secured 1800 dollars while the owner’s back was turned. No arrests reported.
Mrs. T Newton Owen of Columbia Conn visits Bristol with family. Reba Rebekah Lodge plans meet after evening lodge session. St Marys Parish May Festival committee outlines plans for May 8 start. Dr W F Dyer to see patients Wednesdays and Saturdays 2 to 5 pm. New York Store advertises suitings 16 to 25 dollars. Bristol Train of Artillery units to report for olive drab uniforms. Babbit Relief Corps reports to share delegate results from Narragansett Hotel convention. Red Cross receipts total 432 stores valued at 685 dollars with 1 dollar materials surcharge. Recruiting officer seeks 10 more men for 19th Coast Artillery Corps and measures uniforms at Artillery Hall. Warren Manufacturing Company flag-raising noted as Bristol County first since war declaration. Sixty Colt Memorial High cadets drill on Hope Street under Col. Merton A Cheesman. First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts indoor meet places 3rd with various event wins.
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications. Internal remedies are needed. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on mucous surfaces. It is recommended by physicians and includes a proven formula. Send for testimonials and address F J Cheiney & Co Toledo Ohio.
Community notices include Ivy Guild article donations for a St Andrews Club sale, Beals forming a Bristol Wire Clerks baseball league with other teams, and First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts demonstrating First Aid for Red Cross awareness. Also upcoming Congregational Club spring social features readings, duets, and Kinder Trio performances with refreshments.
Mrs Ellen G Walsh Cleary wife of Thomas M Cleary died Friday at her home 32 West Street Malden Mass Pneumonia caused death She was 45 born in this town daughter of Timothy and Mary Walsh Married 22 years ago later moved to Malden Funeral held at Church of the Immaculate Conception Malden requiem mass Interment at St Mary's Cemetery attendees included Timothy James J and Patrick Walsh and Mrs Thomas Morris.
Mr and Mrs William Magee mourn the loss of their five year old daughter Irene after diphtheria illness. She died Friday at their home 38 Congregational Street. Funeral was private Saturday and interment followed at North Cemetery.
Fifty members of the Bristol Train of Artillery and four officers attended a theatre party hosted by Col. Merton A. Cheesman to watch The Fall of a Nation at the Star. Capt. Fred M. Straight Capt. George R. Fish Lieut. Oliver Lemaire and Lieut. Fred E. Suzman were present. Ben Doyle, a retired Providence manager, spoke on Preparedness and sang a patriotic song he wrote 47 years ago.
The Fifth District Court heard a docket before Judge Fr H Hammill. Jacob Molasky vs Guy Read was defaulted in civil court and two Portuguese boys aged 11 and 13 were reprimanded in Juvenile Court for larceny at 11 Easterbrooks avenue.
The community calendar signals a forthcoming Firemen’s Fair with promises of entertainment and a social gathering. Local residents including Arthur Gunns and Joseph Gladue are mentioned among organizers and attendees for the upcoming event.
The Senate approved a measure to aid dependents of National Guard members called into federal service. The substitute bill limits payments to weekly sums through the Adjutant General, with a Governor approved distribution after case investigations. A wife receives 4 dollars weekly, plus 2 dollars per child under 16.
The text urges adults to treat today’s youth as junior citizens with real duties. It emphasizes real work and street-level projects like Clean-up Days and school gardens to engage boys and girls in worthwhile tasks benefiting the community and local campaigns.
The Bristol Garten Club hosts Prof. E. K. Thomas of Rhode Island to speak on The Basis of Success in Gardening tonight at 7 45 at Colt Memorial High School. The talk covers intelligent spring planting and school gardens with public land support likely.
The Star Theatre presents Sven headlining two features this evening World and the Woman a five act Gold Rooster drama and Carlyle Blackwell with Muriel Ostriche in Sally in Our Alley five acts Also selected comedies free chocolates Wednesday H B Warner in A Vagabond Prince and Charlie Chaplin double Billy West in His Waking Career two reels Charles Richman in The Tragic Masque with Murray Tagenda in Bombs Triangle Keystone Thursday Edith Storey Antonio Moreno star in The Tarantula six acts
Readable pieces indicate a local school event with individuals like Sanders and SHS. The garbled OCR mentions dates and a Thursday schedule, plus a candidate named Rik and a company referenced as Ber. Further specifics are unreadable.
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