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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1927
Page
2
Editorial notes the Bristol town election on March ninth centers on law enforcement and support for the new police chief. It highlights industrialist Mr. Rockwell’s public stance for decent government, his urging of candidates, and his willingness to risk political backlash to back worthy nominees.
The Phoenix praises Councilman Chris A Ostby for agreeing to seek re election. It lauds his fearless and sensible service and urges Bristol citizens to back Ostby at caucus and polls. It also urges re election for Town Council President Henry W Peterson and Councilman Harold E Hill for their decisive approach to town affairs.
The notice rumors a Republican caucus tomorrow may attempt to endorse a woman for the Town Council. The party has already nominated three strong candidates and faces questions about unity and re nomination strategy.
Dr Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University entered a heated exchange with President Coolidge last week, drawing attention to a clash labeled as politics by a schoolmaster figure. The remark frames Butler as a provocative critic amid political tensions.
The 12th anniversary mass for the repose of Frank Federico's sons will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 8 AM Friday. Local notices also include engagements, society events, and railroad ferry service updates in Fall River and Barrington.
A weekend of church services, social events, and meetings unfolded in Cranston and Pawtucket. Alumni conduct a public whist at Knights of Columbus Hall. St Marys parochial school alumni present a traveling cup to Pawtucket unit 4. Clowes of New York spent time with relatives in Cranston.
In Providence Tartaglione appeared in Superior Court after Sixth District arraignment on liquor law violations tied to maintaining a nuisance on Church Street. His counsel sought a week before sentencing, court set a $25,000 bond, and proceedings continued with Tartaglione kept in custody. The next day Judge Hahn sentenced Ray Nick to seven months at Howard.
An unclear OCR fragment describes several youths or prisoners tied to a theft event. It mentions clothing drying and appetites, and says items were returned to their parent figures. A boy named Chet and a monetary amount are referenced, but specifics are unreadable.
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