02 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1921
Page
1
The Radcliffe Chautauqua keynote urged optimism and cooperation for a progressive town. Speakers including Dé Wentworth Stewart of Boston urged urbanizing the populace, returning to hard common sense, and uniting citizens to accomplish great things through collective effort.
Proceedings in the Fifth District Court yesterday saw Miranda D Azevedo held for manslaughter over the shooting death of Ernest Slule of Attleboro at Bristol Narrows. Bail set at 5000, with statement that Azevedo dispersed a dispute and was later involved in a confrontation with five men from an automobile near Wood and Bradford streets.
The article argues that national problems hinge on local moral character and community action. It highlights Chautauqua entertainment support in Bristol and lists guarantors, organizers, and helpers who contributed to a successful first visit. A separate report describes a shooting incident where a driver fired at an auto. a passenger was wounded and died at a hospital, with officer Azevedo noted for his prior clean record.
Federal agents and local police raided residences and businesses on East State Street and Lawn Street. A 25 gallon still, 3 gallons of moonshine and two sacks of home brew beer were seized. a bakery at 247 Gearton Street witnessed a whiskey find. Dom en ic Roderique denied ownership, claiming the whiskey was left by a bakery employee.
Aug 4 Thursday afternoon to evening, from 4 to 10 o'clock, Supper and Sale hosted in St Michael's Chapel by the Ivy Guild inviting attendees to join the event and support the church group.
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