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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1917
Page
2
A reflective piece argues that nations repeat mistakes by ignoring past warnings about war readiness. It cites Washington and various conflicts to show recurring unpreparedness, urging nationwide military training and discipline as essential to national safety and dignity.
The article argues for athletic culture and military training for youth akin to Swiss or Australian models, criticizing pacifist and anti-military stances. It cites Henry Ford's Peace Ship failure and Carnegie’s provocative invasion speech as examples of misguided thinking about modern warfare.
The president's official family sees the title doves of peace bestowed by German and American circles. At a Berlin banquet Ambassador Gerard receives the honor. Cartoonists had previously credited Mr. Bryan with the same distinction on a Saturday night.
The notice lists Adams Express outward departures at 7.50 and 11.20 am, 2.20 and 5.20 pm and inward arrivals at 8.00 am, 10.00 am, 2.00, 4.00 and 7.00 pm in Bristol. The details show daily express matter movement by the carrier within the city.
Bristol Post Office hours are from 6.45 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Money Order Registry and Postal Bank departments operate 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Mails arrive at 7.00 8.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 7.00 a.m. and close at 7.30 8.50 11.50 a.m. 1.50 5.50 7.15 p.m. Sunday mails arrive 8.00 a.m. and close 4.50 p.m.
Terrence McCarty of Narragatsett Rubber Company recovering from illness. An $800 note burned at morning service by pastor Rev Dr A C McGilton with Ladies Aid Society paying most of the amount. Probationers' Class of Girls' Friendly Society to meet with St Agnes' Guild at Rectory this evening. Parish Aid Society to meet Wednesday at 3 15 PM. Mrs William Rakin convalescing after surgery at Truesdale Hospital. attended by Dr Seymour. Colt Memorial High School reopens after boiler repairs. heating trouble noted. Masses held at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Italian Church. new church edifice to be erected. Katehen Orchestra to perform at State Street Mock Church vestry at 8 PM. tickets at the door.
Frank J Cheney sworn as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio states the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary public A W Gleason verifies the oath dated December 6. Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as acting upon blood and mucous surfaces and invites testimonials.
The report notes James Golden, newly elected police patrolman, starting his duties that evening. Also included are local notices about church services, dances, gas rate cuts, games, and hospital updates from Providence and Riverside.
Rhode Island presidential electors met at the State House and cast the state’s electoral vote for Hughes and Fairbanks. Three certified copies of the result were made for delivery to the U S Senate and the U S Court in Providence. Two Republican electors were absent. William B Greenough and Charles A Wilson filled the vacancies.
Joe Felson was found guilty of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 30 days in Providence County Jail with a $50 fine and costs. Judge F. H. Hammill heard testimony that Felson bought a copper boiler from youths who had stolen it, with several boys testifying to selling items to Felson. Felson pleaded not guilty and appealed. bail set at $500 with wife as surety. The civil case American Aluminum Manufacturing Co vs Sousa was continued one week. Two youths charged with gaming and Manuel Alves charged with a statutory offense had their cases continued one week. bail set at $700.
Robert J Anderson, foreman of the Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company, asserts that fire chief Mr Doran refused water at a January fire, despite warnings that water was essential. Anderson states hoses were laid and water used only after Doran’s request, criticizing handling of the fire.
The funeral of Louis W. Kunze from 111 High Street occurred Sunday at 2 PM with United Brothers Lodge No 13 in attendance and an Odd Fellows rite at the grave. Interment was at North Cemetery. Miss Cecelia Ada Monro died last Tuesday and was laid to rest Friday at Juniper Hill Cemetery after services at her home and St Michael's Church.
Mrs Henry Barton welcomed 31 members and four guests to a Bristol Chapter DAR gathering at her home. A short business session followed two vocal numbers by Mildred Keating with Howard W Church. Annie Selley spoke on Hindman School Kentucky with refreshments by Mrs Church and social hour. Guest Mrs T H DeCoudres of Putnam Connecticut attended.
East Greenwich Academy defeated Colts Memorial High School 14 to 10 in a well played gym game. Superior passing and shooting highlighted the visitors, while CM HS kept a steady effort. Pepheas led East Greenwich with four goals from the floor and four on free throws.
Washington correspondent cites Farm and Fireside account where a railroad leader highlights the U S mismatch between land and population. He notes a smaller farm supported populace in the northeast, compares with Britain and Asia, and urges uniting land, people and capital.
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