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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1917
Page
3
Senator Aldrich of Warwick introduced an act governing the calling of financial town meetings. The measure, referred to the judiciary committee, requires canvassing the voting list for such meetings between three and seven days before the event.
The Passtime Theatre showcases Clara Kimball Young in a seven reel adaptation of Robert W. Chambers The Common Law this week with matinee at 2:30 and evening shows at 8. Mme Petrova stars in Bridges Burned, a five act Metro Wonder play of love and war in Europe opening this weekend.
In a Friday armory caucus the two Democratic Town Committee wings rivaled the Republican ticket. The winning slate names James J. Walsh moderator with a council slate headed by Wallis E. Howe and others, while the defeated ticket altered candidates for second and third council seats and tax assessors.
A Friday open house at the Y M C A drew many members. A 16 member epacuete squad led by W L Nase performed dumbbell work, setting up drills, dancing steps, and bar routines. The event featured club swinging, juggling, pyramid building, and ended with refreshments and music after Admiral Edwards announced a Dr Francis C Nicholas Mexico lecture.
The Ladies Aid Society of Trinity Church mourns the death of Sally Brown Herreshoff a devout member and valued friend and worker. She died recently and the church loses a faithful member and the society a devoted helper.
Bristol resident Mrs. R. H Anderson testifies that colds upset her kidney action and that Doan's Kidney Pills from Hope Drug Co. reliably restore balance after short use. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY advertises the product.
President Wilson addressed Congress seeking authority to defend American commerce amid German submarine warfare. He argued for prompt, decisive action while stressing that the United States remains at peace and desires to preserve it. He asked for power to arm merchant ships, use protective means, and secure credit and insurance if needed.
A new boys basketball league of four teams Night Hawks Owls Eagles and St Andrews formed in the Y M C A last week. Schedule lists games from Feb 28 to April 7 including pairings Night Hawks vs Owls St Andrews vs Eagles Owls vs Eagles and Nighthawks vs Eagles.
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