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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1917
Page
4
The Atchison Globe notes a provocative motto in Soviet critique, reframing three Rs as riot retreat and revolt to describe civic tension and political dissent during era discussions.
In a Brooklyn Eagle opinion, the article argues that Russians think military conflict mirrors domestic matters and begins within the home, reflecting on internal dynamics and national conduct.
The Providence Journal urges defending not only the West and East fronts and the Balkan front but also the New York water front. The call frames defense as a total front against aggression across geography and sectors.
Brooklyn Eagle reports growing complaints that German agents have too much leeway, but notes the fact they have not been given enough rope to act freely within the country.
The column notes a recurring joke about a blaze attracting attention and the persistent quiz follow up. It reflects on media framing and public interest surrounding a large fire event.
A Christmas leave story finds a private son unable to expel a visitor from the kitchen. His mother orders the man to leave, but the son reveals the visitor is his sergeant, forcing an awkward clash between authority and rank.
Dec 1 a son to Kneater Clark De Jesus Dec 3 a son to Joseph De Jesus Nov 30 a daughter to Dominic Silva Dec 1 a daughter Barbara Helen to Fred Sumner Hanson Dec 1 a daughter to Antone Giro Dec 4 a son to Joseph Manduca Dec 1 a son to Joseph Savino
Gladue Viola Lene died at six months from Medes and Lena Gladue in this town on December 4. Oliveria John died aged 47 in this town on December 3. Comrade George I Thursber, aged 84, died at the Soldiers Home in this town on November 30.
The notice lists several December gatherings in Bristol including a Naval Reserves Band concert for War Fund, a Rum mage sale by the Ladies Aid Society, a Kentucky Jubilee Quartet talk, a Whist night for Company C, a Christmas Bazaar by the State Street ME Church Ladies, a poultry exhibition at G A R Hall, a Christmas Eve dance at G A R Hall, and an Apron Necktie and Tea Party at Columbia Hall hosted by St Elizabeth's Young Ladies Sodality.
A Dallas News snippet notes that at a distance observers sense Finland faces calls for a separate government and basic provisions amid unsettled politics. The item centers on perceived demands rather than detailed events or figures.
A Cardiff man with crutches asked two pedestrians to carry his new artificial leg. Startling moment as the one legged man, struggling with the limb and crutches, directed them to place the package in a corner seat of a corporation tramcar.
Betty asked Aunt Mary to bring a baby home. After Aunt Mary returns with a crying infant, Betty wonders if they would ever have a baby, then quips that even if they did, they would want a tame one.
After Roland arrives home from school the new maltese kitten hides under the couch. His mother explains the sister has not named the kitten yet. Roland urges a quick name so he can call the cat out from under the couch.
An Exchange excerpt recalls an artist exclaiming over American corn as the most beautiful green. It tracks Longfellow’s tale of corn’s birth from Mondamtin to the full ear and the blend of beauty and utility gifted by the Good Spirit.
Last Friday evening the Tanx defeated the Sammies two in three in a postponed match. The Hank Hanks beat the Hayseeds two in three in the same program with scores not listed.
In Fifth District Court Judge F H Hammill continued the Henry Ralph neglect charge for three months. Alfredo Calenza pled not guilty to assaulting Mary Santos and admitted sufficient evidence to convict, receiving a $20 fine, costs, and 10 days in jail, with a right of appeal. Civil docket items Walter Simpson vs William Cronis and Barnet Beeckman vs Betsey Varlasavetsky were both continued for two weeks and one week respectively.
The New York World laments the end of fifty cent dinners calling it worse that there are no more fifty cent meals.
A doctor treating a woman with a severe arm bite notes the wound is too small for a horse and too large for a dog. The patient reveals the attacker was another lady, not an animal.
The Star Theatre presents Alice Brady in A Self Made Widow and The Fighting Trail. On Wednesday Charles Ray stars in The Clodhopper with a Jazz infused dance by the billion dollar beauties. Other features include The War scenes Mollie King Creighton Hale in The Seven Pearls Amid the Clouds and Triangle comedy. Thursday Peggy Hyland in Babette Over Here and The Secret of the Submarine.
New Haven Railroad reports 1445 employees serving in army or navy. Of these, 925 volunteered since the war began, and 520 were accepted for the National Army. Twenty seven employees have commissions or are training for them, with four in the last Reserve Officers Training camps.
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