Editorial argues for industrial preparedness to deter war
The piece contends that presidential addresses should clarify that readiness against invasion protects rather than imposes militarism. It cites Germany and Europe, argues nations prepare or fall, and endorses a national system where civilians join an industrial preparedness network to deter conflict without reducing civil life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Japan
Russia
France
Austria
British Empire
Frederick Palmer
Europe
Roosevelt Responds To Wilsons Shift In Preparedness
The passage notes Theodore Roosevelt’s potential reaction to President Wilson adopting more assertive preparedness policies, suggesting Roosevelt may not begrudge credit if Wilson uses his ideas wisely. The tone implies Roosevelt’s enduring influence and personal magnanimity in national policy debates.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Wilson
Roosevelt
Wilson Links Auto Ownership To Tax Payment
President Wilson suggests owning a car implies capacity to pay higher taxes but notes it may only reflect greater borrowing power rather than real ability to meet the levy.
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Wilson
Tax exemption cap proposal sparks low-income support
Advocates argue for lowering the income tax exemption to $2000, a move they say would reflect patriotism and benefit households earning $1999 or less. The push frames the policy as aligned with national duty and fairness for the smallest earners.
Bristol Fire Companies Plan Meetings and Naval Camp
The town schedules monthly meetings of four fire companies for tomorrow night and discusses plans to establish a Newport naval training camp this summer. Also noted are local events, theft reports, a wedding anniversary, lectures, school trips, and the potential closure of Smith Street with debate over legal abandonment.
Bristol Notes and Community Events Near Week End
Miss Anna Raftery of Providence visited Miss Anna Hammill on State street. Marriage intentions of Manuel Motta and Izabel Corea filed. Candlemas Mass at St Mary’s Church with candle blessing. Bristol Council whist and King Philip Engine fair at Artillery Hall. Months mind mass for William McDonough at St Mary’s. Christina Stahl engaged to Vincent O’Reilly of town. Train of Artillery meeting in dress uniform to attend Calendar Carnival. Rhode Island Naval Aviation Corps to host event on Washington’s Birthday with special train for Providence guests. New town ordinance bans keeping swine in the compact part. Brush fire threatens Bristol Highlands summer cottages. fire companies extinguish. Mrs. Philip Morris improves after pleurisy crisis. Public school teachers’ meeting at Colt Memorial High School with new superintendent Minard. Interdenominational service at M E Church. sermon by Irving Gumb. Mrs. Annie Morris injured at home. X ray planned. Training teachers assigned to Oliver Walley Wood Street schools. Simon Hart of Rockland visiting. reception at Hydraulion station. King Philip Engine holds special meeting. Calendar Carnival attendance urged. Joseph Lamy elected treasurer. two candidates voted in. fair committee reports progress. Westerly firemen’s fair declined due schedule clash.
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Anna C. Raftery
Providence
Anna C. Hammill
State Street
Manuel Motta
Izabel Benta Corea
St. Mary's Church
Knights of Columbus
Bristol Council
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company
Artillery Hall
St. Mary’s Church
Thomas J. Gillan
William McDonough
John Stahl
East Providence
Christina Josephine
Vincent A. O'Reilly
Chicago
Mt. Hope Avenue
Bristol Train of Artillery
Rhode Island Naval Battalion Aviation Corps
Steel Armory
Church Street
Washington’s
H. W. Church
Plaza
Bristol Highlands
Walter H. Coggeshall
Defiance
Hydraulion
Philip Morris
Franklin Street
Munro Avenue
Mitchell
Colt Memorial High School
George C. Minard
M. FE
Irving T. Gumb
Annie Morris
Bay View Avenue
Wood Street
Rhode Island
Oliver
Myrtis Blake
Barrington
Esther Allen
Walley
Mary Simister
Warren
Helen Heath
Mary FE. McGinn
May W. Gray
Valley
Simon J Hart
Rockland
Maine
Americus Hook and Ladder Company
Hart
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Joseph Lamy
Frank Demeulenaere
Westerly
Philips
Bowling fixtures in YMCA leagues this week
In the Intermediate league the Pinpickers face the Gang Wednesday evening and the Rovers meet the Hirollers Friday evening. In the Social League the I T s meet the P K s Friday at 8 o'clock.
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Rovers
I. T’s
P. K
Deafness Cure Promoted by Constitutional Remedies
A circular claims deafness cannot be cured by local applications but by constitutional treatment. It attributes most cases to inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube caused by catarrh and offers a $100 reward for any case of deafness from catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Free circulars available.
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Hall
Y M H A Urges Brandeis Confirmation for Rhode Island
The Bristol Rhode Island Y M H A unit asks Senators Lippitt and Colt to confirm Louis D Brandeis to the U S Supreme Court. At a Sunday meeting, resolutions calling for approval were adopted and to be sent to the Rhode Island senators in Washington.
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Brandeis
Young Men’s Hebrew Association
Rhode Island
Louis D. Brandeis
United States Supreme Court
United States
Lippitt
Colt
Bristol
R. I
Senate
Washington, D
Saturday entertainments at the YMCA feature drama film show
The YMCA schedules a series of popular entertainments for members and friends starting next Saturday evening. The first event offers a feature moving picture entertainment likely to appeal to drama lovers. Details and subject to be announced later in the week, with a nominal charge to cover expenses.
Doctor Duffy Undergoes Mastoiditis Surgery
Dr. W. F. Duffy underwent a serious operation yesterday afternoon at 4 30 at Hope Street Private Hospital Providence for mastoiditis after grip. Dr. Bigelow led the procedure with Drs Harvey and Miller assisting. The operation was successful and the patient slept comfortably last night with considerable pus removed from the infected area. Mrs. Duffy stayed in Providence and reported his stable condition this forenoon. Dr. Mitchell had advised the operation after a week of mounting concern.
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W. F. Duffy
Hope Street
Providence
Bigelow
Harvey
Miller
Duffy
Mitchell
Star Theatre Offerings Show Variety Tonight
The Star Theatre program features Black Fear by Metro Picture Corp with Grace Elliston, Edward Brennan, and Grace Valentine in five acts. Youth a Broadway Star three part feature, Billie Ritchie impersonating Charles Chaplin in two parts. Sins on the Sabbath, Country Store, The Red Circle with Ruth Roland, The Heart of a Tigress with Countess Rosita, Animated Weeks When Snakeville Struck Oil, Essanay comedy and more.
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Star Tonight
Metro Picture Corporation
Grace Elliston
Edward Brennan
Grace Valentine
Billie Ritchie
Charles Chaplin
Ruth Roland
Rosita
Snakeville
Pay Up Week Advocates Debt Payment Drive
A call promotes National Pay Up Week February 21 to 26 urging Americans to settle debts. The plan argues prompt payments would boost business confidence and stimulate spending, ending with a local birth note: in January 30 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Manuel Sousa Philip.
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Philip
Manuel Sousa Philip
Married Lewis-Garrahan and Tavares-Sousa in town
In this town on Jan. 31 Reverend Francis Duffy united Christopher C. Lewis and Mary Bridget Garrahan both of this town. On Jan. 29 Reverend A. P. Rebello joined Albino Tavares and Emilio Sousa, both of this town.
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Lewis—Garrahan
Francis Duffy
Christopher C. Lewis
Mary Bridget Garrahan
Tavares—Sousa
A. P. Rebello
Albino Tavares
Emilio Sousa
Died Reynolds widow of Charles B Reynolds
Reynolds in Providence on January 30 Mrs. Charles B Reynolds aged about 60. Funeral from the residence of her daughter Mrs. Robert Bingham 27 Byfield Street Wednesday February 2 at 2 pm. Relatives invited. Seymour in Warren January 28 Bessie M wife of James A Seymour aged 68. Spaulding in Johnston Rhode Island January Sarah J widow of Frank M Spaulding aged 79.
Skating fad shifts from grace to fashion in Northern cities
The current skating craze emphasizes stylish costumes over graceful evolutions. Merchants promote storefront openings and rely on public entry to draw crowds, hoping shoppers will flood inside without extra solicitation.
Neptune's Daughter Returns to Pastime Theatre
Manager Dillon books a return engagement of Neptune's Daughter a spectacular pictorial featuring Annette Kellerman. Filmed among Bergmunda Islands coral reefs the sea fantasy runs 8 000 feet and showcases swimming diving and dancing this Thursday evening.
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Dillon
Neptune
Bergmunda Islands
Annette Kellerman
Universal Film Company
Condensed Weekwise Grocery Deals from Local Market
Weekly ad lists Condensed Milk four cans for 25 cents six seven cents per can. Sauer Kraut three cents per pound.TVs at 10 cents and 5 cents per box. Matches three boxes ten cents. Chocolate Creams twelve cents per pound. Cough syrup regular twenty cents per bottle twelve cents. Macaroni egg noodle three packs ten cents. Butterine Country Roll three pounds forty five cents. Salmon tall cans three for a price not shown. Jell O ten cents. Large White Turnips per peck twenty cents. Stringless beans three cans twenty five cents. New York State pack beef liver three pounds twenty seven cents, ten cents per pound. Slivéd bacon per pound eighteen cents. Sausage meat three pounds forty five cents per pound sixteen cents.
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New York State
Automobile registrations posted by State Board of Public Roads
Last week at the State Board of Public Roads office registrations included 20666 Eugene St. Onge of Warren for a Studebaker 19 l vee touring car and 20686 George M. Wilbur of Warren for a Packard 40 h p limousine.
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The
State Board of Public Roads
Eugene St. Onge
Warren
Studebaker
George M. Wilbur
Packard
H. P
Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Digestive Health
An old ad extols Dr King's New Life Pills to stimulate the liver and digestion, relieve constipation, and tone the body. It claims benefits for skin clarity and overall health with a price of 25 cents at the drugstore.
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Dr. King
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