Phoenix Presses Bristol Taxpayers For Fiscal Reform
The Phoenix argues for active citizen involvement in town finances and criticizes lax financial practices. It highlights alleged reckless spending on the Town Hall steeple and the Poppasquash sea wall project, urges itemized accounting, and questions the surveyor’s authority and council oversight. It stresses the need for transparent, accountable spending and warns against silent acceptance of mismanagement.
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Poppasquash
Pappasquash
Stephen T. Church
Town finances under fire over improper bills and waste
A local newspaper column argues that small wasteful expenditures threaten town bankruptcy and high taxes. It denies political motives, saying the aims are to expose financial inefficiency and protect taxpayers, while criticizing Councilman Church for certain acts and improperly itemized bills.
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Councilman Church
Taxpayers get value even as taxes spark grumbling
The Chicago News argues that while Americans complain about taxes, they receive substantial public benefits for a small price. Simplifying government, electing efficient officials, and retaining experienced public servants would further boost taxpayer value through police and fire protection, education, and health regulations.
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Chicago News
Lincoln portrait card urges Bristol to face wrongs
A Bristol reader sends a Lincoln postcard with the Emancipator’s line about pride in one’s town. The paper agrees and urges courage, stating truckling and silence won’t help. It cites Lincoln's warning that you can't fool all the people all the time.
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Bristol
Lincoln
Old Town
The Bridge Of Sighs Shines At Star Tonight And Tomorrow
The Star Theatre presents The Bridge Of Sighs a top feature with celebrated scenes including a dramatic bridge and snowstorm. Shown six weeks in Boston to packed crowds it is claimed the strongest picture Bristol has seen. Demara is praised for securing this liner for the Star along with other top moving pictures.
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Bridge of Sighs
Boston
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Demara
Star
Moving Picture World
Bristol Opera House
Pastillo
Anna Weld
Bristol Post Office Hours and Mail Arrivals
Mails arrive at 7.00, 10.00, 12.00, 2.00, 4.00, 6.45, 7.15 p m and close at 8.00, 8.45, 11.80 a m, 1.45, 5.45, 7.15 p m. Sunday dates show arrive 8.80 a m and close 5.00 p m. General delivery stamps window 4.30 to 5 p m. Sunday hours 9.80 to 10.80 a m. Sunday mail from carriers racks at south door 9.80 to 10.30 a m.
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Express schedule for Bristol by Earle and Prew
Outward departures at 7 50 a m 11 20 a m 8 20 p m 5 20 p m. Inward arrivals at 8 00 a m 12 00 p m 3 00 p m 7 00 p m.
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Bristol
Earle & Prew
Bargains in sheets and novelties at 22 State Street
The Pawtucket Remnant Company advertises bargains in sheets pillow cases handkerchiefs and percale remnants at 22 State Street formerly Kunze's Bakery Napoleon Brouillette proprietor. Also notes largest assortment of post cards in town and mentions Smiths Ios Dream Parlor and other local notices including a coasting accident recovery and various community events.
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Napoleon Brouillette
Lincoln’s
Valentine
Washington
Smiths
Ios Dream Parlor
Catharine ‘A. Reynolds
Peekskill
N. Y
Church Street
Geo. T. Sisson
Blake
Newport Naval Reserve
Bristol Naval Reserves
State Armory
Morris Block
Bradford Street
Herbert F. Bennett
Sons of Veterans
Lizzie Ormond
Arion Club of
Providence
City Hall
Juiss Jordan
Merton A. Cheesman
T the High School
Charles A. Marsh
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh
A printed advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure fully cures catarrh as a constitutional disease. It states the remedy acts on blood and mucous surfaces and offers $100 for any case not cured, with testimonials available. Toledo based F J Cheney & Co. promotes the cure and suggests Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Evangelist Meetings At First Baptist Church Open Strong
Evangelistic meetings at the First Baptist Church begin with growing nightly attendance. Dr. Hodnsod shown as eloquent, with early results reported. O A Barry of Brown University led singing last night and will again tonight. No meeting Saturday. Dr Hengon to preach Sunday evening and each evening next week. All welcome.
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Billionaire's Daughter Defies Father on Love
A dialogue unfolds as a billionaire's daughter pleads with her papa about her lover. She insists the man values her over wealth, recounting his claim that he would forsake money if it meant keeping her. The scene centers on love versus money and paternal doubt.
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