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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1925
Page
2
Editorial reflects on Haywood preferring prison in America over Russia and Emma Goldman lamenting Soviet failures. Theodore Petroff faces life imprisonment pleas in the United States while deportation looms, urging civic responsibility and wiser voting to improve national life.
The Providence Journal reports Miss Aidan Connery, famed local soprano, carried the principal female role in Mikado at Infantry Hall Providence on Monday and Tuesday under Pawtuxet Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. F Lindsey Cummings praised for tenor tones as Nanki Poo. the Journal notes their love duet as irresistible.
A reliable authority estimates US small investors lose about 2 billion dollars yearly to bad investments. He argues understanding industries and business principles, plus how government and community function, could save part of that vast sum and guide society.
A Providence notice notes a Washington dated report about a blocked Senate proceedure provoking a lively reaction. The article hints at ongoing frustration in the national capital and a tense legislative mood.
The 1921 inauguration drew 125000 in the plaza with overflow into the park as the public address system carried President Harding's voice. Four years later Coolidge could reach a national audience of 25000000 people.
Four fifths of all wage earners in the United States are non union or open shop workers, with business like unions showing larger membership gains than more radical affiliations based on union and U S Census Bureau figures.
Since August 1919 the national debt has been reduced by more than 5 billion dollars, lowering the annual interest burden and easing government obligations.
Fragmentary text suggests a report on public debt and interest savings during 1920 21, mentioning a law and a charge of about 225 000 dollars with references to years and wartime borrowing and public spending.
The inaugural ceremonies on March 4 will be broadcast nationwide by forty stations linked by telephone wires. The system connects stations across the continent so every corner of the United States can hear Washington.
A quirky note reports that traditional pants hangers will be renamed mooring masts for balloon trousers, reflecting a playful rebranding in clothing accessories.
The report mocks a joint conference on opium calling it more like an opium joint than a formal gathering, implying lax organization and questionable proceedings.
The piece notes a surge in lawbreaking prompting lawmakers to draft new statutes. It highlights pressure on state and local bodies to respond with tighter rules and ongoing legal debates.
The statement expresses a strong German wish to maintain or expand a defensive or patrol presence along the Rhine. It signals ongoing interest in monitoring and potentially strengthening military or logistical surveillance in the border region. The wording implies a priority on security and regional posture.
Engagement announced for Miss C Anna Murgo to Mariano Buccio of the town. Mrs Elizabeth Annarommo Renne and Irene of Newark visit. Fire department logs show 61 calls in 1924, 16 still alarms and 45 general alarms. Birth announced Clinton Hoxie Springer Feb 18 1925. Judge Leahy attends national conference on estate taxation in Washington. Lodges confer initiatory degrees. Fraternal visits planned among Massasoitt and Wampanoag encampments. Post Office holiday schedule observed next Monday.
John Donato at 192 State Street repairs chairs with cane or rush seats, piazza chairs, clocks, graphophones and other machines. Telephone 161 R. Prompt service, work guaranteed, orders now will be filled before spring work begins.
Special exercises for Washingtons Birthday were held at Colt Memorial High School and John Post Reynolds School. The town advertises hats and shirts, a church fair resumes with a masquerade ball, and local notices include a resignation from John T. Ashton and an independent nomination deadline.
Mrs Ccina Dubuc wife of Joseph Dubuc was severely burned on the face neck and arms when gasoline fumes she used to clean a garment ignited from a gas heater The husband extinguished the flames with blankets and men rushed to aid turning in calls to doctors and a fire alarm Three Bristol fire companies responded with only kitchen woodwork damage reported at the corner of Main and Beach Terrace roads.
Alexander Trentini gives notice that after February 20 1925 he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife Ida Trentini. The notice relates to Frank Russo's Markets located at 529 Wood Street and 187 State Street.
Income Tax Service offers individual and business returns at low rates with careful, accurate preparation by Leo B Curran of 31 Duncan Ave Providence. Also advertised is ALHKERT E Rosa auto hire for Buick seven passenger sedan at reasonable rates, available day or night from Center Steel.
On March 1 the Upper Tenement at the corner of Hope and Franklin streets plans improvements to the Hope Street building. DeCristofaro Star Thar is listed in connection with the property project.
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