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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1917
Page
2
An editorial warns that walking on the Bristol Neck highway after dark is dangerous and unlawful. Drivers report near misses especially on foggy nights, with pedestrians on the road above the North Cemetery cited as a hazard. The piece urges use of sidewalks whenever possible to avoid harm and lack of redress.
Congressman O'Shaunessy recommends his private secretary Mr McGowan for Providence Postmaster citing loyalty and industry. Rhode Island Democratic leader Patrick Quinn counters that patronage should serve the party and people deserve an efficient postmaster, with Senator Wilbour elected State Auditor and Insurance Commissioner.
Editorial argues Republicans should appoint a thoroughly competent state auditor with public accounting training rather than a party loyalist. It asserts the salary should attract qualified professionals and warns that merit may lose to political pull in legislative selection.
The American Ambassador to Germany was described as a dove of peace and claimed the United States and Germany share cordial relations. The report notes his assertion that relations between Germany and the United States are unusually friendly amid the war, amid Belgian enslavement concerns.
The text notes shrapnel and air filled with conflict as nations clash. It argues the old saying The pen is mightier than the sword seems unlikely to hold true amid current warfare.
The undersea merchantman Deutschland reportedly departed Bremen on January 2 bound for New London.
An old remark notes Harry K Thaw killed others but could not kill himself, reflecting on his notorious case and the era's view of violence and fate.
Adams Express lists Bristol departures at 7 50, 11 20 a m, 2 20, 5 20 p m and arrivals at 8 00, 10 00 a m, 4 00, 4 00, 7 00 p m. The timetable shows both outward and inward services for the day.
Office opens 6 45 a m to 7 30 p m Money Order Registry and Postal Bank sections 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m Mails arrive 7 00 8 00 a m 2 00 4 00 6 00 7 00 p m Mails close 7 30 8 50 11 50 a m 1 50 5 50 7 15 p m Sunday mails arrive 8 00 a m close 4 50 p m
The Senior Class will hold a private dance in the high school auditorium this evening. The Jolly Boys' Club hosted a dance at the Hotel Belvedere with Wynn's Orchestra from Warren furnishing music. Other items note attendance at fires, school construction, and community notices including officers installed and upcoming meetings.
A western university fraternity adopted a bulldog as mascot. The dog alerted to a fire and saved 24 members from death, earning praise for his duties. The piece notes the mascot is believed to have a life long role.
Public notice states that Christopher C. Lewis refuses to pay any bills of his wife Mollie G. Lewis after she left his home without provocation. The notice appears to cite “co rraction” and references Bristol dated January.
The Entente notes outline terms for reparation and security, including redrawn borders and state interests across Europe and new nation formations. A separate note from Belgium expresses peace hopes conditional on reparations. The State Department translations date January 10. Americans answer calls quicker than English operators.
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