Providence to build auditorium memorial for World War service
Editorial notes Providence will fund an auditorium memorial for World War service with private subscriptions. the State will raise its own memorial. Bristol has placed a service list at Burnside Memorial and a public park near Town Bridge is proposed to memorialize and beautify the area with gates, inscriptions, and landscape features.
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Providence
Bristol
Burnside Memorial
Financial Town
General Assembly
Town Bridge
Silver Creek
Church Street
J B. Rockwell
Welkh
War orders canceled save seventy dollars per person
The canceled seven billion dollar war orders are framed as saving about seventy dollars for every citizen. The statement emphasizes per person impact rather than broader fiscal context. It notes the cancellation as a direct personal saving claim without detailing policy specifics.
Paris Raises Prices Reflecting Rapid Economic Return
Paris moves to higher prices as the economy regains its normal poise. The shift signals swift recovery and renewed consumer activity, with officials noting inflation controls and market stability.
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Paris
Warren factory operates on short time amid local updates
Local items note Lynn Rubber Company Warren factory running short time. Bristol Troop Boy Scouts drill planned for tomorrow at 8. Miss Minnie W Franklin spends weekend at home. Woman's Home Missionary Society meets at 8 Thursday with Mrs McGilton. Bishop Austin Dowling appointed Archbishop of St Paul. Feb bargains advertised. War Department casualty list lists Henry C Wilcox Bristol Narrows and Anthony J Silvia lightly wounded. Local caucuses set for Feb 18 and 20. John R W Hall writes of remaining in France another year. William Headne discharged from Aberdeen Proving Grounds. Bristol Council Knights of Columbus holds special meeting and begins membership drive. A Maine police search ends with Donati Leonie bailed at National India Rubber Co. James Walsh and Marguerite Brogan consider fundraiser for United War Work Campaign. only 26 percent of pledges fulfilled toward March 1 end.
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Lynn Rubber Company
Warren
Bristol Troop
Boy Scouts
Minnie W. Franklin
Boston Conservatory of Music
Woman’s Home Missionary Society of
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McGilton
Austin Dowling
Providence
Des Moines
Iowa
St. Paul
Minn
A. P. Nerone
War Department
Henry C. Wilcox
Bristol Narrows
Anthony J. Silvia
Second Street
John M. Coggshall
John R. W. Hall
N. R. Hall
France
Plattsburg
Brown University
United States
William J. Head
Ordnance Bentment
Aberd Provin Grounds
Aberdeen
Camp Upton
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
K. of C. Hall
Maine
Donati Leonie
Oficer
National India Rubber Company
James J. Walsh
Marguerite Brogan
Victory Boys
Victory Girls
United War Work Campaign Fund
Local Happenings and Upcoming Events at Bristol
Chimes of Normandy rehearsal at Trinity Parish House at 7 30 this evening. Bristol Y M C A to play Bryant Str,aton team in local gym Thursday evening. Herbert Atkinson of Detroit visiting his brother Thomas. Notables attended Old Guard banquet in New York last Friday. Fire crews fought minor restaurant blaze on Bradford Street and brush fire at Bristol Highlands. Ground Hog day musings on winter and spring. Memorial service for Col Theodore Roosevelt announced for next Sunday at State Street M E Church with Rhode Island State Guard and Bristol Boy Scouts invited. A fuller account promised in Friday's Phoenix.
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Chimes
Normandy
Trinity
Bristol Y. M. C. A
Bryant & ‘Stratton
Herbert Atkinson
Detroit
Fifth Aero Squadron
Thomas Atkinson
Merton A. Cheesman
John H. Bailey
H. W. Brown
William G. Dixon
Old Guard
New York City
Bradford Street
High
Wood Streets
Bristol Highlands
Rhode Island State Guard
Bristol Boy Scouts
Bristol Train of Artillery
Phoenix
Bristol War Welfare Committee plans welcome home for the boys
The Bristol Town Council appointed War Welfare Committee members discuss a half holiday parade for returning soldiers and sailors, a banquet at the State armory, a grand ball, and souvenir medals bearing the town seal. A general committee will replace the executive panel, with date set by veterans' return timing.
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Bristol War Welfare Committee
Bristol
W. F. Williams
Samuel Connery
J. H. Batley
E. L. Leahy
State Guard
State Armory
Cherch Street
Thirteenth Co Minstrels Offer Reserved Seats Now
The Thirteenth Company minstrel show by R. S. G. offers remaining seats for Thursday and Friday performances. An eight piece Providence orchestra led by E. E. Essex and the Haden Male Quartet will perform. Management promises top costuming and a fine stage setting. doors open 7.30 pm, show begins 8.00 pm.
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Providence
E. E. Essex
Haden
Germany to convert tanks into farm tractors
Germany plans to repurpose military hardware into agricultural use as a wartime economy pivot. Officials say surplus tanks will be transformed into tractors to support farming amid shortages and sanctions pressure.
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Germany
Peace Evades Cities Harboring Streetcar Firms
The saying points to ongoing unrest in urban areas where streetcar companies operate, contrasting with relative calm elsewhere. It suggests transit firms influence local tensions and public order dynamics.
Submarine Utility Question Frames Wartime Naval Debate
A publication voices hope that submarines in future warfare will prove as useless as ironclad monitors, reflecting skepticism about their effectiveness in war. The remark frames a critique of submarine strategy and technological utility in naval combat.
Coming Events Schedule of Local Dances and Shows
February activities include a Bean supper at the Methodist Church by the Ladies Aid Society on the 6th. Thirteenth Company minstrel show for Home-coming Fund on the 6th and 7th at the Pastime Theatre. A masque dance for Our Lady of Mount Carmel on the 8th at Italian Hall Wood Street. A reception and dance by Prof A Riccio on the 11th at G A R Hall. Carlton Club dance on the 12th at the G A R Hall. The Chimes of Normandy at the Pastime on the 17th and 18th. A private Colt Memorial High School senior dance on the 28th.
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Methodist Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Italian Hall
Wood Street
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Prof
A. Riccio
G. A.R. Hall
G. A. R. Hall
Carlton Club
Normandy
Colt Memorial High School
Rogers Free Library Adds Wide Collection of New Books
New titles arrive today at Rogers Free Library including That Which Hath Wings Dehan Winds of Chance Miss Mink's Soldier and Other Stories The Girl from Alsace The Magnificent Ambersons and Ambassador Morgenthau's Story Also available What Every American Should Know About the War The Submarine in War and Peace The Yanks Are Coming Eyes of Asia Our Winter Birds and more across multiple languages and subjects.
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Miss Mink
Rice
Alsace
Stevenson
Tarkington
Atlantic
Ambassador Morgenthau
McNutt
Hill
Berlin
England
Chesterton
America
France
Palmer
Asia
Kipling
Chapman
Boy Scouts
Badge of Courage
Panama-Pacific Exposition
Rance
Payson
Jackson
John
The
Kimbus
McFarlaggh
Italia
Tigre Reale
Dizionario Della Cose Bella
O Livro de Alda
Senhora Duqueza
Portugal
Humble German Offer Draws Yet Harsh War Table Signal
The remark implies Germany could enter peace talks only if suitably contrite, with fate of its crew to be decided by Allied officials, framed as a stark, satirical note on postwar treatment and diplomacy.
Labor and Prices Locked in a Standoff
The report notes a price labor loop where high prices prevent wage cuts and high labor costs prevent price reductions, creating a stalled economy with no clear relief in sight. It cites persistent inflation pressures and negotiation friction affecting sectors nationwide.
Card of Thanks from Babbitt Post and Relief Corps
The Babbitt Post and Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps thank all who contributed to the successful tag day. Special appreciation goes to donors of printed tags and boxes and to the factory workers and scouts who assisted. Executive committee members are acknowledged.
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Babbitt Post
Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps
Factory
Shesol Eer
Community Chorus Plans Next Sing Along
The community chorus announces a sing along scheduled for Wednesday February 1 at the usual venue. Organizers invite members and neighbors to join for an evening of songs and shared music.
Obituaries Mention Amy E Kenna and Dr Henry Griswold
In this town Amy E wife of George Kenna and daughter of Oliver J and Amelia A Selley aged 33 died Feb 1 Edward Clark Gallup died Feb 3 in this town in his 45th year Dr Henry Griswold grandson of the Right Alexander V Griswold formerly rector of St Michael's Church Bristol died in New York City at 70 West 48th street on Feb 1
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Kenna
Amy E
George Kenna
Oliver J
Amelia A. Selley
Gallup
Edward Clark Gallip
Griswold
New York City
West 48Th Street
Henry Griswold
Alexander V. Griswold
St. Michael’s Church
Bristol
Funeral for Ruth Ann Fish Held at Brother’s Franklin Street Home
Miss Ruth Ann Fish died last Wednesday at her brother William J Fish’s home on Franklin Street. A funeral service was held Saturday at 3 PM led by Rev J J Goodacre of the First Congregational Church. Bearers included William J Fish Byron K Fish Walter S Fish George R Fish and Wilmarth H Colwell. Interment followed at North Cemetery.
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Ruth Ann ‘Fish
William J. Fish
Franklin Street
J. J. Goodacre
First Congregational Church
William J
Byron K. Fish
Walter S. Fish
Brothton
George R. Fish
Wilmarth H. Colwell
North Cemetery
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