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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1917
Page
2
President Wilson announces severing diplomatic ties with Germany after U boats sink ships and warns Austria as conflict looms. The move transfers German interests to neutral nations, orders expulsions of consuls, and signals Congress to draft new anti conspiracy laws while preparing convoy and coastal defense.
Fragmentary text asserting belief in the spirit of America and support for the President to defend national rights, with mention of calm determination and following leadership. No clear names, dates, or places identified.
Count von Bernstorff says he is not surprised at the President's action and notes there was nothing else for the United States to do. Berlin expresses surprise that the country will not join the crusade as the ambassador’s remarks reflect a shift in attitude.
The article notes that when Germany prepared or believed it was ready terms were offered to this country, risking a diplomatic break. It suggests the Kaiser held back from war, keeping the nation safe as long as his wishes allowed.
Adams Express schedule lists outward departures at 7.50 and 11.20 a m with 2.20 and 5.20 p m arrivals. Inward times are 8.00, 10.00 a m and 2.00, 4.00, 7.00 p m.
Bristol Post Office opens 6 45 a m to 7 30 p m Money Order Registry and Postal Bank departments open 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m Mails arrive 7 00 8 00 a m 2 00 4 00 6 00 7 00 p m Mails close 7 30 8 50 11 50 a m 1 50 5 50 7 15 Sunday mails arrive 8 00 a m close 4 50 p m
Mrs Hannah Newman Ketchie is well at her Richmond home. Fire companies plan monthly meetings tomorrow night. Marriage intentions filed for Joseph Maxmean and Lillian Hadfeld. Shoe, rubbers and boots advertised. No tax collector sale as delinquents paid back taxes. First Division drill in armory with six recruits enrolled. Calendar pads offered by Phoenix Office. Altar Society of Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel organized with officers named. Bristol Aer No 953 annual banquet set at Hotel Belvedere with Wynn's Orchestra. Dr Albert O Robbins trial in Providence Superior Court. juror Eber Hill and Joseph Wood from town involved. Ashton and Nussenfeld excused.
Multiple Bristol entries note church activities at State Street M E Church including Epworth League meetings and a Woman's Home Missionary Society gathering. Also listed are shop renovations, a dye of seasonal sales, a postposed Bristol Improvement Association meeting, and personnel moves at St Mary’s Church and a shoe repair shop.
An advertisement promotes Halls Catarrh Cure for catarrhal deafness claiming the ailment stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and that the remedy works through the blood. It offers one hundred dollars for any case not cured and mentions circulars and druggists.
The sub-Freshmen class number 31 began work at Colt Memorial High School yesterday. The Board of Trustees of the State Street M E Church will meet this evening at 7 30 in the Epworth League room. The English High School basketball team of Providence will play Colt Memorial High School in the local Y M C A gym Thursday evening. Mrs William Tilley of Burton Street underwent a serious surgical operation at Hope Hospital Providence yesterday morning. The operation was performed by Dr E B Smith and hospital reports last evening said she was resting comfortably.
A heavy late storm followed a six week winter pattern with zero to ten degree readings in towns like Foster. Snow began around 1 30 AM and a brief lightning flash with thunder surprised residents. Blizzard like squalls and a wind shift from southwest to northwest reduced temperatures, ending with clearing skies and moderate winter temperatures.
In 1898 Bryan told Omaha universal peace requires justice worldwide and that governments must use force while oppressors refuse reason. He warned citizens to ready arms until right triumphs in every land and love rules every heart.
The St. Marys Parish Hall hosts its first Society debate tomorrow at 7 30 p m The topic is Resolved That we should have compulsory military training in our schools and colleges Affirmative speakers are Joseph Flynn Augustine Nerone Jr and James Sullivan Negative speakers are Henry Serbst James Walsh Jr and Joseph Kelley All boys of St Marys parish will attend
Miss Mary A Callan hosted a kitchen shower at her High street home for Miss Anna L Callan. Anna's impending marriage to Albert A Edmonds will be held tomorrow morning at St Marys Church at 8 o clock. Red and white decorations complemented the festa with a served repast and music.
The Probate Court met before Judge Edward L. Leahy with multiple petitions. The Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company as guardian of Lawrence M. Kortright had a lease granted for real estate and furniture. Samuel McCaw, administrator of Nellie M. McCaw, saw stock sold. A discharge for Rogers Scott Farrally’s guardian was ordered. Letters testamentary on Mary D. Howe were continued to Feb 19. Nicola Capele was granted filing a claim against Santeno Marino. Final accounts for Edward J. Traimor and Mary C. Morrissey were received or continued to Feb 19. Recording of a foreign will for William S. Munro was allowed. Other petitions and accounts were continued to later sessions.
The United States Rubber Company offered all malls rolling stock trucks ships and equipment to the Government in case of war with Germany. Col Samuel P Colt president announced the proffer after a New York conference with state plants valued at millions and employing thousands. Cal Colt has been in New York during events leading to the break with Germany.
Rhode Island College reports significant improvements in Science Hall through a recent special appropriation. New chemistry desks with soapstone tops for qualitative analysis and forty one stools for freshmen were installed, modernizing the laboratory setup.
Frank Alford of Warren appeared before Judge Hammill yesterday in a regular Fifth District session on drunkenness and revelling. He pleaded guilty and was fined three dollars plus costs. He was arrested by Bristol Cohen Sunday evening. Several civil cases were called and continued.
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