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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1918
Page
2
Frank Munifico reports a lost item a box was misplaced at Woodmoor Lodge Phoenix Office. Local staff advised checking reception and filing a report with property services. No further details available.
Editorial notes the Monday trial showing the old siren outperforms the new electric alarm as a warning device. Fire Chief MacDougall aims to install a louder whistle while praising the auto fire truck’s help in speeding alarms and apparatus to fires. The system was funded to reduce Bristol’s fire insurance rates and is supported by the New England Fire Insurance Exchange.
National Red Cross launches a student enrollment drive from February 12 to February 22 covering every New England school. Lincoln's Birthday to Washington's Birthday marks the canvass period with support from school officers and enlisted teachers guiding the effort.
Officials report that nearly 22 percent of final rejections were due to defective eyes followed by 8.50 percent for teeth and smaller shares for hernia ear and heart disease TB. Attempts to evade military service through deceit about physical condition were rare.
Eight percent of 9,586,508 men registered under the selective service law are colored. Of these about 209,000 have been called and more than 75,000 certified for service. Among colored called, 36 of 100 were certified and 64 rejected or discharged, while among white called, 25 of 100 were certified.
Haiti forbids exporting foodstuffs to countries at war with the United States and their allies. A second training camp opens in Porto Rico on February 1 with 400 attendees to be drawn from Porto Rican citizens and residents.
The 1917 Italian wheat crop stood 30 percent under the seasonal average, signaling a weaker harvest. Officials note adverse weather and reduced yields compared with historical norms across the nation.
Bristol and vicinity report illnesses, meetings, and entertainments. Mrs Frank Rounds recovers from tonsillitis on Charles Street. Trinity Church Ladies' Aid meets. Wampanoag Encampment delayed for coal. Colt High School basketball beats YMCA juniors 26 to 9. Calendar pads offered at Phoenix Office. Public notices include hospitalizations and community programs, with obstacles from snow and transport disruptions.
Commandant's Office in Newport Rhode Island acknowledges a sweets package sent by Bristol War Welfare Committee. Albert E. Sparks Yeoman 2d class USNRE expresses gratitude for the thoughtful gift and mentions fond memories of friends from the old hometown.
The Public Utilities Commission heard James J Walsh et al v Bristol and Warren Water Works at the State House on Tuesday. Ten town residents attended as attorney James J McCabe argued rates are unjust excessive and discriminatory. Charles Crumford for the respondent said petitioners have no right since a contract exists with the Town of Bristol. Company books were shown to prove rates are not excessive and the commission will report its decision later.
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