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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1920

Page

2

President Wilson Calls First League of Nations Council Meeting

President Wilson issued the call for the first League of Nations council meeting to be held at 1020.0 m Friday at Uark. Ambassadors of Entente nations with Versailles ratifications will receive the notice. the United States will not be represented as it has not ratified the treaty. Countries to be represented include Great Britain, France, Italy, Belgium, Japan, Greece, Spain, and Brazil.

Wilson Council of the League of Nations Entente Nations United States Great Britain France Italy Belgium Japan Greece Spain Brazil

Charter revisions seek Comptroller and new city offices

B. Thomas Potter leads the charter revision committee proposing a City Comptroller with general supervision of revenues and finances, a finance commission secretary, a four member furnace commission, a purchasing department under the Board of Contract and Supply, and a one man tax board replacing the current three member board.

N B. Thomas Potter Ice Stol Rmen Providence Potter Finance Commission Board of Contract and Supply Threeman

Columbus and Sailors Clash Over Time Over Time

Fragmentary quotation notes sailors would resist Columbus if sailing today, claiming overtime pay debates and labor tension would delay the voyage and testing leadership during exploration.

America

Hints to Motorists and Costs Across Papers

Local newspapers cite various tips for drivers with emphasis on speed, road safety, and upkeep. A recurring notion in annual columns is the idea that motorists should budget for fines and penalties, illustrating the financial impact of traffic violations.

Raw Materials Scarce Yet Prices Signal Abundant Raw Costs

The report notes a shortage of raw materials while indicating plentiful price signals for raw inputs. Businesses confront supply constraints even as markets reflect steady demand and price movements in key commodities.

Dependable Robbers at SUZMANS and Local Social News

Items recount an Utica man visiting after his mother’s death, a Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder fair, Salvation Army visitors in town, a dance at the Hotel Belvedere, installation of Hope Circle officers, and other town notes. Also reports a divorce granted, a local aerodrome worker moving to Jamaica, a store break in at Pozzi’s on Bradford Street, and a Congregational Club January social with Grace Sherwood speaking.

Suzmans John T. Robertson Utica N. Y G. A. R. Hall R Relicf Department Salvation Army Boston Excelsior Tennis Club Hotel Belvedere Hope Circle Isabella Thoursfay Burhside Lodge K. of P Barrows Superior Court Providence Mary LeForrest Brown Thomas H. Brown James Gillon Curtis Colt Farm Pappasquash United States Fruit Company Jamaica John Pozzi Bradford Street Pozzi Congregational Club Grace Sherwood France

Local Notices and Weddings Highlight Town Life

Mrs Eva Gladdlife visits Weymouth native Ida Bailey and daughter. Bristol physician Dr Hy L Paddon speaks at St Michaels Chapel while a pumping station project on Thames Street advances. Rebekah Lodge No 12 celebrates 45th anniversary in Odd Fellows Hall. Narragensett Electric expands poles to meet factory demand. May T Hackett returns from Pay Office at Submarine Base New London. Mary A Bullock guardian appointed. bond set at $500. Frank Quinn treated after sudden illness on Bourn Street. Carl Neumann listed on dangerous list after Cranston Worsted Mills injury. Catherine Levere resigns Cranston High School post for Providence English High School.

Eva Gladdlife Canada Ida Bailey Weymouth Mass Ke. Pearce Court Street L. Levy State Street Bristol Hy-L.paddon St. Michael's Chapel James Swami Bristol Harbor National India Rubber Company Thames Street Reba- Rebekah Odd Fellows’ Hall Narragensett Electric Lighting ‘Company Warren May T. Hackett John J. Hackett Hackett New London Conn Franklin Street New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Turo Nova Scotia Bertha Irwin Mary A. Bullock Edward L. Leahy Bond American Surety Company Amos S. Gorham Frank Quinn Fall River Bourn Street James J. Walsh A. M. Merriman Memorial Union Hospital R. S. Church Rhode Island Carl Neumann Cranston Catherine V. H. Levere Cranston High School Providence Levere Colt Memorial High School Women's College Brown University Bryant & Stratton Business College Nas

Independent salesmen offered owning their own business

The notice promotes becoming a independent sales agent selling a $7,600 Accidental Death policy with $50 Accident and $25 Sick Weekly Benefits, plus $12.50 yearly and other proportional amounts. It promises steady renewal income and mentions a $250,000 deposit with the Insurance Department, Newark policy department.

Newark

Gentleman’s Country Home Suburban estate with Narragansett Bay view

Suburban property offering a nearly new seven room house with reception hall bath toilet electric lights gas steam heat hardwood floors and a two car garage. Three acres of cleared land with trees shrubs and flowers and fruit trees. Overlooking Narragansett Bay near a suburban car line and mail route. Asking price claims value is greater than the offer. Includes favorable terms. Also a six room cottage on Wood street in a nice American neighborhood with yard and dry high ground. Terms.

Narragansett Bay Wood Street

Piccadilly Jim and It Pays to Advertise on Stage This Week

Tuesday features Owen Moore in a lively English style comedy where a town rounder embroiled in a plot to kidnap The Little Nugget wins the girl. Wednesday brings Bryant Washburn in It Pays to Advertise about a soap heir who builds a brand and makes peace with his father. Thursday screens Fannie Ward in Common Clay, with Helen Holmes and Twede Dan in additional features. Friday offers Peggy Hyland in Cheating, Pearl White in The Black Secret, plus Fox News and comedy segments.

Owen, Moore Owen Moore Peri LE Latee Bryant Washburn Pathe Fannie Ward Helen Holmes Twede Dan William Fox Peggy Hyland Pearl White Fox News Matt Jeff

Local Classifieds Advertising Summary

Found Fox Terrier female puppy to owner who pays for advertisement. Apply 410 Thames Street. Barred Rock hens for sale. George Kenna R F D 119 Matacom Ave Bristol RI. Storage battery and spotlight for sale and other Ford extras. Address Box 407 Bristol RI. Twenty new Milch cows and springers. Gov Bradbores Farm French Prop bought and sold all kinds of second hand furniture Apply 13 State St Barney Levetin.

M. S. Walker Thames Street George Kenna Eas Newark N. J State Home Second Street Phoenix Bristol Bradbore Farm Apply State ST Barney Levetin

The Rose Girl to Open at Pastime Theatre

Mrs Louis Philbrook announces The Rose Girl musical comedy return to Bristol for two performances at the Pastime Theatre next Monday and Tuesday. Rehearsals pace at Italian Hall with Joseph Hammill and Brown leading roles in a burlesque of interpretive dancing. Tickets go on sale Wednesday morning at Hammil's Dry Goods Stores.

Tyke Louis Philbrook Isa Bella Bristol Pastime Italian Hall Joseph Hammill Chuck Magee Ephmbesa Ian Brown Count von Sprecken Brown Barnum Ipswich ahMiss M&gare Coady Victor’ “Herbert Miss Conley Hammil's Dry Goods

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