Bristol News Briefs Highlight Social and Civic Events
The town reports no Fifth District Court session due to no docket. Local clergy travelers, social dances, and charity performances fill the week. Pearl Amanda Roberson announces engagement to Fred Morton Dixon Jr. Bailes and union dances feature Crown Orchestra. Various society notices include church women, the Altar Society play, and the Rhode Island State Guard event.
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F. E. Suzman
United States
James Roberton
Harriman
Pearl Amanda
Fred Morton Dixon
George M. Wilbur
Bristol
East Providence
Kearney, Post
American Legion
Naval Armory
Church Street
Foreign Mission Auxiliary
Congregational Church
Grace Paull
Altar Society
Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Bristol Acrie
Rhode Iland State Guard
Crown
Smusic
Taft School Mothers’ Club
Express
L. Levy
State Street
Colt Memorial High School
Wampanoag
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Women's College
Brown University
First Congregational Church
Congregational Club
James DeWolf Perry, Jr
Episcopal
Rhode Island
St Michael’s Church
Anson B. Howard
Capper urges jail penalties for profiteers in Senate speech
Senator Capper of Kansas, in a January 24 Senate speech, demanded jail terms for profiteers and urged Congress to curb profiteering. He warned that big corporations and sugar profiteering hurt the public, urging boycotts against extortionate prices and noting rising costs in leather, wool, and meat. He cited the American Woolen, Central Leather, Crucible Steel, and United States Steel among others, and said tax returns show excessive profits by mine operators.
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Capper
Kansas
Ini
Senate
Republic
Congress
Pabiie
American Woolen Company
Central Leather Company
Crucible Steel Company
United States Steel Corporation
National Wool Growers' Association
National Shoe Travelers’ Association
Leather Trust
America
United States
Lipton Declares Confidence in Boat’s Winning Odds
Sir Thomas Lipton expresses firm belief his yacht will win this time, citing strength and preparation. The comment underscores Lipton’s persistent pursuit of the coveted challenge trophy and fuels optimism among supporters.
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Thomas Lipton
What has happened to the old saying about prices rising
The inquiry notes rising profits for some but questions whether this reflects broader market decline as costs shift. Analysts say supply chain factors and policy changes affect which goods see gains and which fall, leaving lingering questions about true price cycles.
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U. S. Grain Corporation
German Mark Depreciates Near Iron Cross Value
A controversial comparison suggests the German mark has fallen in value nearly as much as the iron cross, reflecting economic and wartime symbolism concerns.
Trusts Target National Ice Industry
A cryptic note suggests efforts to establish a national three-ice trust. The fragment hints at organized control or consolidation of ice production or distribution, but details are unclear.
Fire protection protest over removal of two men at Defiance Fire Company
A Phoenix taxpayer writes to the editor protesting the removal of two fire company workers. He argues the Neck area lacks protection and small fires could grow, noting most fires are extinguished by extinguishers and urging continued fire protection. He thanks the paper for space to voice the plea.
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the Phoenix
Defiance Fire Company
United States
Special Election Opens In Rhode Island For Soldiers Bonus and Bridge Bonds
Electors in Rhode Island head to the polls today from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. to vote on a 2 500 000 soldiers bonus and 500 000 bridge bond proposals. The First District polling place is Bristol County Town House and the Second District is the Tosvn all. Early returns show low turnout due to a snow storm.
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Rota
Bristol County
Cat House
Ban
Tosvn
Esae
State Board of Public Roads
Injured Girl Hurt Coasting On Fort Hill
Miss Madeline DeV. Holt 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph W Holt, was severely injured while coasting Sunday afternoon on a hill near 954 Hope street Fort Hill. She skidded on ice struck the fence wounding her head left side and wrist. She was treated at home after being rushed there by friends. The physician stitched the head wound and she remained in pain with fears of internal injuries and serious condition.
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Madeline Dev. Holt
Ralph W. Holt
Fort Hill
Frank T. Kinnicutt
Hope Street
Miss Holt
Lawrence Edwards
Sidney Dew
Clarence Herreshoff
O. R. Siegel
Kearney Legion Forms Ladies Auxiliary Committee
At a Kearney Post meeting in Bristol Train of Artillery Hall a committee to form a Ladies Auxiliary was named. The panel includes Judge E L Leahy A W Anthony Col L H Callan Fred M Straight and Cyrus A Jackson. Tickets for an Armory event tonight were handed out to Post members despite uncertain Armory availability.
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Kearney Post
American Legion
Bristol
Artillery Hall
E. L. Leahy
A. W Anthony
L. H Callan
Fred M. Straight
Cyrus A. Jackson
Naval Armory
Hughes Accepts Position in New York City
Charles Leo Hughes son of Mr and Mrs Owen Hughes graduates Colt Memorial High School class of 1918 left yesterday for New York City where he has accepted an office position with the United States Rubber Company In the Metropolis He formerly managed Bristol baseball and Colt Junior Football team 1919 champions He also worked in basketball and for a year held a clerical post in the Calender department at National India Rubber Company His many friends here celebrate his promotion.
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N. Y
Charles Leo Hughes
Owen Hughes
Colt Memorial High School
New York City
United States Rubber Company
Metropolis
Hughes
Bristol
Colt
National India Rubber Company
Postponed Bristol Train of Artillery Meeting Noted
A postponed monthly Bristol Train of Artillery gathering will meet at the State street armory on February 12 at 8 p.m. All members ex members and ex service men are invited as the meeting is important.
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Bristol Train of Artillery
State Street Armory
Question on action over talk to ease long hardship
The text asks whether officials recognize that reducing talk and taking decisive steps could help move beyond a difficult era with benefits. It frames a call for energetic action from those in power to shorten hardships.
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Benet
Basketball News Highlights From Recent Games
A garbled recap notes basketball events and players including Hanky Selena Seana and Brown. It references team prospects and improvements for a lively season with spirited play and notable performances.
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Mthursday
Sveaine
Aines
Selena Eis
Seana
Trinity Church Girls Friendly Society to Host Parish Party
The Girls Friendly Society at Trinity Church will hold a party in the parish house tomorrow. The Aid Society plans a regular meeting in the afternoon, and the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament will conduct its monthly service Thursday evening at 7:30, earlier than the previously announced 8:00.
Citizens Consider Swift Presidential Booms
A number of prominent citizens express a readiness to proceed with early presidential ambitions, suggesting they might as well act now to settle their political plans.
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