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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1919
Page
2
The editorial attacks a group of about 100 women marching on the White House in protest of the equal suffrage bill. It notes 65 arrests with bail refused, labeling them un-American and lawbreakers who deserve jail rather than martyr status.
May Gen Leonard Wood spoke at Kansas City memorial services for Cal Theodore Roosevelt calling his vision and world affairs knowledge essential today. He warned against a democracy that suppresses press and speech and noted widespread inquiries into Roosevelt's views on the war front.
The article notes Germany's war debt excluding indemnities at 50 billion dollars. It argues Germany pursued ruinous preparedness and critiques the recent removal of a half cent per mile charge for sleeping and parlor car travel, questioning why such a burden was imposed in the first place.
An extensive casualty list underscores the large American contribution to the war effort. The records note numerous fallen and wounded across multiple units, reflecting the nation's heavy involvement and sacrifices.
Various Bristol civic items include postponement of the Bristol Mothers Club meeting to Feb 19, a Foreign Mission Auxiliary gathering at Miss Wardwell's Hope Street home, and M E Church centenary unit leaders meeting tonight. Also noted are a valentine party at the Soldiers’ Home, formation of the Colonial Athlete Club, a 10 year service honor for William Jo Duffy Jr, a funeral for Edwin Hill, a two week spiritual mission at St Mary’s Church, and multiple Fraternal and State Guard activities along with Bristol Teachers' Association discussions on salaries and schooling topics.
Bristol Council Knights of Columbus hold regular monthly session tomorrow evening. Wampanoag Encampment No 9 I C F meets Thursday first under new officers. Epworth League State Street M E Church hosts Warren league Thursday at 730 PM. Y M C A games racketeers clash at local gym Thursday with St John’s Providence second half. Louis Schwartz arrested for unlicensed jewelry peddling. case continued. St Michael’s Girls' Friendly Society cocoa party February 13 at 4 PM tickets from Mrs Larned and Mrs Manchester.
William Hl. First of the United States Brewers Association argues people will make wine as long as materials exist and devices enable home production. Billy Sunday envisions dire social change if the amendment fails ratification, saying hell will be for rent and prisons will convert to factories.
A devotional poem urging immediate action and salvation. It exhorts readers to join the spiritual band, seize the day, and seek truth before death, invoking God’s call and the rosary tradition across centuries.
February events include a reception and dance by Prof A Riccio in GAR Hall on the 11th, a Carlton Club sponsored dance on the 12th, performances of The Chimes of Normandy at the Pastime Theatre on the 17th and 18th, and a private senior class dance at Colt Memorial High School auditorium on February 28.
Rhode Island returned soldiers and sailors march from the State Armory at 1 00 PM through central streets of Providence in a parade for Lincoln's Birthday. The route includes Cranston Bridgham Broad Weybosset Market Square Canal Street Exchange Place Dorrance Westminster Bainbridge Broadway Fountain Gaspee before dismissal.
A large delegation from First Bristol Troop B S of A attended the ninth anniversary celebration in Elks Auditorium Providence under the Greater Providence Council. Gov Beeckman Hon Rathbone Gardner and John R Rathom spoke. Scouts recited oath at 8 15.
The text lists amethysts from Cambay India and Iran Siberia and Ceylon and Porsat. It states the chief supply of blue turquoise comes from the Simal peninsula, a great mining district linked to ancient Egypt.
Providence Community Chorus leader John B Archer will speak at Colt Memorial High School tomorrow evening about directing singing in training camps and assist in leading the session. The event starts at 7 30 with a Bristol Choral Society rehearsal to follow.
Heirs of Emma Benijaffini transfer the house and lot on the east side of Wood Street to Gabriele Saviano. Luigi D Agostino transfers two lots at Mt Hope Terrace to James Bains.
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