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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1915
Page
2
The piece argues Germany may settle the Arabic crisis without severing ties, noting a shift after the Lusitania and urging clear German disavowal, reparation, and commitment to international law. It questions why the German note was ignored and warns drawn out discussion may suit Berlin while masking continued deadly submarine warfare.
The piece condemns the Mexican policy and reports raids by outlaws on U.S. border states. It claims Americans are killed and ranches looted, likening it to historic Indian warfare and arguing force and arms are the only understood response.
The schedule lists outward departures from Bristol at 7.50 a m 11.20 a m 2.20 p m and 5.20 p m with returns at 8.00 a m 10.00 a m 2.00 p m 4.00 p m and 7.00 p m.
A compilation of short items from Providence areas notes visits by Peter O Connor and John O Rourke, local church events, police reports, property leases, social club meetings, tailors and shoe promotions, plus town residents traveling to spend time with relatives and attending regional events.
Capt Robert N Turner suffered a paralytic shock recently. Augustine P Nerone returns from a Albany and Troy NY vacation. Mrs H R Hughes and her daughters Sarah and Catherine Hughes spend 10 days at View Farm Whitinsville Mass. Developments noted for Bristol Yacht Club House event hosted by Excelsior Tennis Club. Former Councilman Robert E Lanphear buys 37 foot power boat Ebb Tide from Boston for cruising. Miss Cora M Hill Bristol Grammar teacher returns from six weeks trip to Yellowstone Panam California Exposition San Diego Panama Pacific Exposition Los Angeles and stops via Canadian Rockies Minneapolis and Niagara Falls.
Tomorrow the Bristol team faces Circle Jacques Cartier in Warren in a Narra gansett League baseball matchup. The event highlights local league play with both clubs seeking a win on the road.
The Dominion of Canada is larger than the United States proper by about 730 thousand square miles. The comparison highlights Canada’s vast geographic extent relative to the U.S. plain.
The School Committee of Bristol Rhode Island invites sealed proposals to scrape and repaint with two coats of paint about 630 square feet of basement window grating and back steps at Colt Memorial High School. Bids must be received by Sept 1 1915 and may be rejected.
Bristol Rhode Island August 13 1915 Winthrop G Thurston collector announces tax collection for 1915 in Burnside Memorial Building with hours September through October 1 evenings 7 to 9 and daily mornings 9 to noon afternoons 2 to 4 plus August payment option five percent discount for payments on or before October 1 1915 taxes due by May 1 1916 or later collected per law.
The Bristol assessors announce a poll tax of 100 dollars for 1915 on all eligible male residents and non citizens 21 or older. Collectors will accept payments September 1 to October 1, 1915, daily except Sundays, in office hours 9 am to noon and 2 to 6 pm. Town Clerk authorized to receive receipts.
A loose automobile crank and cover were found Wednesday on Wood or State Streets. Return to the finder for recovery.
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