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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1907
Page
2
The Bulletin warns Col Colt must be thrown over before the crash, pledging support for any move to defeat the Bristol candidate. The Journal and Bulletin align with this tactic, predicting the crash will come today and that they will back the effort rather than Colt.
At a meeting of the Republican State Executive committee resolutions endorsed Col 8 P Colt of this town as the candidate of the party for U S Senator by 9 to 4 vote. Providence Kent and Bristol counties supported the resolution while Washington and Newport counties opposed it. The committee historically governs the party and Col Colt was expected to be elected today.
If events unfold as confidently expected at the State House today, the Journal will have to eat a lot of mud. The piece notes the anticipated political maneuvering and the reporter’s cautious stance on outcomes.
The note hints at a lively event in the old town tonight if anticipated plans come to pass. Local residents expect a bustling scene with music, nightlife, and crowds likely forming near the main square as evening events unfold.
The Journal remarks on a cartoon this morning as it barely completes the word defeated hinting at a setback for an unnamed figure or team. The brief note emphasizes the paper’s cautious phrasing and suggests a local or national defeat context without naming individuals or locales.
The Phenix reports contributions in response to the Children's Home appeal to finish the year without debt. Subscriptions include A Friend and Neighbor 500 dollars, A Friend 2, Mrs E S French 5, Mrs E Babbitt 5, and several smaller gifts. Additional donations are welcomed.
The Bristol post office lists arrival and departure mail times including 7.00, 10.00, 12.00, 2.00, 4.00, 6.46, 7.15 p m and closing at 8.00, 8:45, 11.30 a m, 1.45, 5.45, 7:16 p m. Sunday arrivals at 8.30 a m and closing 5.00 p m. General stamps window 4.30 to 5.00 p m. Sunday hours 9.80 to 10.30 a m with carriers racks 9.30 to 10.30 a m. Earle & Prew express outward 7.85 and 11.05 a m, 3.05 and 5.05 p m. inward 7.45 and 11.45 a m, 2.45 and 6.45 p m.
Capt Henry Gladding and his wife live with son George in Pawtucket while Trinity rectory at Hope and Bradford streets is repainted by Capt George H. Bush and assistants. Several local notices follow including social events, business moves, and community updates.
On the Common Saturday Byfield beat St. Marys T. A. S. 31 to 12 in a high scoring affair. St Andrews School topped White Church 13 to 10 at Barrington last Saturday and will meet Bristol Y M C A there on May 4. Perseverance of Woonsocket Mill League defeated Bristol 21 to 9 in Bristol after leading 8–0 through four innings. weather shortened the game to seven. The Perseverance pitching trio of Cowan Murphy and Hickling held Bristol to nine hits. In another Bristol game, Perseverance opens its season May 1 in Bristol. The wind and cold aided several errors and base running miscues throughout the day.
A correspondent notes after a supper the party lit cigars, likely Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass brand, as the scene closed. The reference anchors a literary joke or tasting moment amid conviviality.
The council met in special session with full board present. Grand jurors were drawn for the United States Circuit Court Provid ence: Albert P. Peck George B. Coggeshall and Elmer E Reynolds. An application to transfer a license to Joseph A Wyckoff was received and will be considered May 7. The clerk to query water company hydrant condition. Street lamp applications granted on Diamond avenue Summer street Ferry Hill road Head House Woodlawn Constitution street State Wood street Rock street and Thames street by the railway. Bills were allowed and sent to the auditor.
In accordance with law the Tax Assessors of Bristol will meet at Memorial Hall from Monday May 20 to Friday June 3 1907 daily 9 am to 12 noon and 1 30 to 4 30 pm Saturdays and holidays excepted. Every person or body corporate liable to taxation must file a true and exact account of all real estate and value of each parcel. those failing to file may lose remedy. Transfers close May 28 1907.
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