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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1917
Page
2
Commentator Tom Lawson cites a $60,000 payoff from advance word on the president’s peace plan. He asserts Washington officials and a circle of informed insiders profit from tips, while public servants face temptations amid political finance and stock market speculation.
A Sunday rainstorm with a strong southerly gale churned the harbor, forcing the ferry Apa more to seek Bristol Ferry Slip until the storm eased. Trips resumed in the afternoon. Spray reached 15 feet in the harbor, and decayed branches were blown from trees while sidewalks and highways suffered extensive damage across town.
Outward times are 7.50, 11.20 a.m., 2.20, 5.20 p.m. Inward times are 8.00, 10.00 a.m., 2.00, 4.00, 7.00 p.m. The record lists a set of hourly Bristol express matters with specified departure and arrival slots.
Bristol Post Office opens from 6 45 a m to 7 30 p m with Money Order Registry and Postal Bank desks from 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m Mails arrive at 7 00 8 00 2 00 4 00 6 00 7 00 and close 7 30 8 50 11 50 a m 1 50 5 50 7 15 Sunday mails arrive 8 00 a m and close 4 50 p m
Semi monthly meeting of the Fawn Gannett group to be held tomorrow evening. Warren schools to introduce manual training and domestic science soon. Marriage intentions filed for Jose Silvia and Maria Rosa Lima. Rhode Island events include committee appointments, cage of civic groups, and local Society activities.
Frank J Cheney and the firm F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio swear to pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The sworn statement dated December 6 1856 is notarized by A W Gleason. The advertisement promotes internally taken medicine and promises testimonials on request.
Fragmentary text references a bowling license and a location near a coast or board area. Readable names or events are not clearly identifiable to form a complete news item.
In the Fifth District Court Judge F H Nlammull continued Thomas Dwyer vs Antonio Bifalco and Arthur P Bullock for one week. Rosa Moura vs Manuel Alves for a statutory offence was also adjourned one week. Other entries include American Aluminum Company vs Nuga Souza defaulted and several continuances for Deslauries et al and Reggaro cases. Iola Vo Dunbar vs Richard Metcalf was defaulted with possession and costs awarded.
The pastor read the annual report at the principal mass noting the parish is spiritually strong and financially sound. Indebtedness was reduced to 8500 dollars while several property improvements were completed and an ornamental stone balustrade will be added to enhance the church front. The pastor thanked supporters and urged continued efforts in the coming year.
The Y M C A plans a reception for new members of the Boys Department next Saturday at 1 30 in the PPE gymnasium. Indoor games start the program followed by music and magic in Rockwell Hall by H O Harrell of Boston. Light refreshments will be served. Members of the boys department are invited.
The YMCA Grammar and High School will hold a girls demonstration at 4 30 tomorrow afternoon in the gymnasium. Parents and friends are invited to witness the review of ten weeks of work.
The Town Clerk records transfers from Pauline Khoain and others to Matthew Trocano of two lots and a house on the east side of Wood Street.
The Pastime Theatre booked Romeo and Juliet with Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne for Thursday. Production cost $250000, costumes $35000, nine months in making with many Shakespearean line readings and a large European American cast. Storm damage required rebuilding sets at extra cost.
The Bobbitt Woman's Relief Corps met Friday at GR Hall with Mrs Woo Renney presiding. Committees named include Paccuttee led by Elizabeth Gladding and Sarah Luther. Relief led by Lottie Breisford and Sadi Marshall. Avenue led by Martha Watts Emma Cobb and Elizabeth Cladding as Secretary. A social period and collation followed.
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