War scale shifts as Allied gains rise worldwide
The text notes Allied pressure outside Europe, with Germany’s colonial possessions seized and Jerusalem taken. It cites Mesopotamia where Baghdad fell despite Russian inactivity, and highlights seventeen nations now at war with Germany along with the US entry against Austria-Hungary boosting resources and Atlantic tonnage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veneto
Albania
Macedonia
Romania
Greece
Europé
Germany
Théig
Jerusalem
Mesopotamia
Bagdad
Armenia
Persia
United States
Austria-Hungary
Atlantic Transport Service
Phoenix marks 82nd year as Bristol newspaper
The Phoenix celebrates its 82nd year serving Bristolians at home and abroad. It expresses hope that 1918 will bring progress toward peace and a world safe for democracy.
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the Phoenix
Adams Express Schedule Fragments From Historical Notice
Fragmented OCR details show times and routes for Adams Express shipments. Mentions Bristol departures arrivals and fares such as 7.60 and 2.00 currency with scattered notations. The text preserves a dated transport notice style without full context.
Bristol Notes Reflect New Year 1918 Activities
A Bristol community round up reports on school resumes after Christmas, local meetings and clubs planning, St Michael and St Edward parishes events, and civic notices. It notes Miss Bessie McNulty visiting Pawtucket, voyages of Vincent C. Young to Boston for MIT aviation studies, and Rear Admiral Spencer S. Wood’s promotion. The U. S. Minstrels fundraiser and a Knights of Columbus event are highlighted along with marriage intentions between Charles Reynolds Jr. and Ella Puricker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie McNulty
Pawtucket
Owen Hughes
PHCEN
St. Mary’s Parish
Margaret Hammond
John R. Edwards
Hope Street
Mari B. Mulligan
Georgetown University
Washington
Kathryn A. Lavey
U. S. Minstrels
Bristol Boys
A. P Nerone
Charles B. Reynolds, Jr
Ella Puricker
West Warwick
St Michael’s
St. Andrew’s Club
of _ Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
Aerie
E. P Carrigan
St. Edward's Church
St. Mary’s Church
Spencer S. Wood
Vincent C. Young
Charles W. Young
Peters
Boston
Meenackanate Institute of Technology
Naval Aviation
Pensacola
Fla
San Diego
Cal
German and Austrian Peace Terms Stir Pacifist Doubt
Editorial argues no annexations and no indemnities would restore the prewar status and invite German triumph. It warns pacifists that such terms threaten permanent militarism, increased war taxes, and universal conscription, urging a decisive wartime policy echoing Lincoln's 1864 call for total effort. The piece questions German sincerity and stresses allied resolve to resist concession.
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Germany
Austria
Belgium
France
Serbia
Baker
Lincoln
Earth
Nineteen Seventeen War Shifts and Russian Withdrawal
The piece notes 1917 marked by political moves beyond military actions. The United States enters war while Russia withdraws, freeing Teutonic troops for other fronts. A Russian material diversion to Central Powers is expected, and a German peace offer is reported as negotiations begin.
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United States
Russia
Wholesale dealers cut cloth supply saves 419500 dollars
By reducing the size of their samples wholesale dealers will save this year 419500 dollars worth of cloth. The saved material is enough to provide uniforms for 67500 soldiers.
Strength of the naval reserve force and volunteer rate
The naval reserve force numbers 49 250 personnel with 70 percent volunteering for general service. The figure outlines the scale of reserve manpower and the level of voluntary participation among members.
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Naval Reserve Force
Edwards Jr. Promoted to First Lieutenant in A E F Signal Corps
The Bristol community celebrates John R. Edwards Jr receiving a commission as First Lieutenant in the Signal Officers Reserve Corps A E F with date of commission December 10 1917 Training occurred at American Aviation fields in France under both French and American instructors Other local Bristol aviators named include Lloyd Clowes Vincent Young and Charles Callan who are expected to see action and return safely from engagements Bristol War Welfare League and relatives contributed to gifts supporting the officer.
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John R. Edwards, Jr
Bristol War Welfare League
Signal Officers Reserve Corps
American Expeditionary Forces
Edwards
France
United States
Bristol
Lloyd Clowes
Vincent Young
Charles Callan
Catarrhal Deafness Cure Claim by Hall's Catarrh Cure
Advertisement claims catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local means and offers a constitutional remedy Hall's Catarrh Cure. It explains deafness from Eustachian tube inflammation, notes blood-borne action, and promises one hundred dollars for any incurable case with free circulars from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Bristol Water Works head departs. Jones appointed
Lieut. Col. Charles H. Tuttle ends his nine year role as superintendent of the Bristol and Warren Water Works. James M. Jones of Circleville, Ohio, takes over the office today as Tuttle explores future positions. Special sale at Butler's Shoe Store features mens, women's and overgaiters at 98c.
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Stoney
PGNM
Espads
Jast
Ganges
Sereda Yergenj
Mrsian
Ones Psansonens
Nance Svandéféd
Charles H. Tuttle
Bristol and Warren
Water Works Office
James M. Jones
Circleville, O
Tattle
Week of Prayer services scheduled at local churches
This week’s prayer services begin this evening at the Pentecostal Church then move to the Methodist Church tomorrow evening, the Baptist Church on Thursday, and the Congregational Church on Friday.
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Pentecostal Church
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Congregational Church
New Fire Alarm Whistle To Aid Volunteer Firemen
The current automatic electric fire alarm whistle has proven too quiet at night. B M Mac Dougall plans a large double whistle with a duplex note to improve penetration. If ineffective a thirty days’ notice may be tried to wake residents. The old siren cannot be operated with the new system.
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B. M. MacDougall
Davis Heads Overseas To Wartime Red Triangle Duty
Wendell R. Davis longtime purchasing agent at the National Rubber Company sails for an Atlantic port to take up duties as Secretary in charge of a Red Triangle unit at the Front in France. He is praised as an efficient factory official and valued town citizen with many friends wishing him success and safe return.
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Wendell R. Davis
National Rubber Company
Atlantic
France
Davis
More Men for Camp Devens From Rhode Island District Draft List
With 209 Rhode Island men cleared by disqualifications and other reasons, assignments to Camp Devens in Ayer Massachusetts will proceed as weather allows. The Bristol District totals 11 and the distribution spans Providence wards Newport Pawtucket Woonsocket and state districts. Capt George H Webb confirms vacancies exist per district and the next liable men will fill them.
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Devens
Ayer
Mass
Bristol
Providence
Ward
Newport
Pawtucket
Woonsocket
Webb
George H. Webb
Income Tax Returns: Government Teams to Aid Preparers
Collector James J. Walsh announces a field force to assist taxpayers in filing under the new law. An officer will be in Warren January 9 to 10, at the Post Office, offering help and forms to any person with 1917 net income over thresholds. Farmers and professionals are urged to file and learn deductions.
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Internal Revenue
James J. Walsh
Sara
Warren
R. L
Warren Post Office
Walsh
Ice Harvest Details From Reynolds Pond In Frigid Week
Fragmentary notes describe Teas Narrows JasteeFrida days with about 400 tons of ice harvested. The ice measured up to inches thick and was moved to a nearby mill area for storage and use.
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Coe Spa
Reynolds
Naval Aircraft Factory Opens With Massive Plant
The recently completed naval aircraft factory spans three acres with 400 by 400 foot buildings. The keel of the first flytegs boat was laid 90 days after construction began. The plant and equipment cost about $1 million and will employ about 2,000 skilled workers, including several hundred women for sewing wing covers and lighter woodwork.
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Naval ‘Aircraft Factory
Naval Air Craft Factory
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Editorial
J. R. Edwards, Jr
Lodge & Camfield Co
Exchange Place
Butler Exchange
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MR. Davis
Holics
Rabrovis
ER & i van Aston
F. HA Hamml
Oakdale
State Street
Gorham’s Express
Young's Drug Store
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Mason and Hamlin Organ
Court Street
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J. F.” Gilroy
Mary Motta
Joseph Motta
L. ‘Levy
Pure Food
Charles A. Johnson
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