The Cost of Harding Inauguration and Public Taste
Editorial argues the inauguration expenses fall on individuals and aims to curb the event to avoid overburdening Washington. It defends dignity and patriotism behind the ceremony while criticizing political calls for economy and suggesting crowding and logistics favor trimming the spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
City of Washington
Washington
Mr. Harding
Republican Committee
Democratic Committee
Chicago
San Francisco
Gas Rate Increase Saddens Bristol Consumers
Bristol gas users complain of a percent per thousand rise in gas charges, arguing it applies to December usage though notices say the increase affects the current year. They note coal and oil costs have surged over the past year and accept higher fuel prices, yet question the timing and method of the rate change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Tates
Legion group votes on immigration policy at Sutton
Braxton County Post members of the American Legion meet in Sutton Virginia to condemn the present immigration system. The vote shows 49 percent favor total stoppage, 11 percent for a two to three year ban, and 40 percent for an effective regulatory system. No votes supported the existing system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braxton County
American Legion
Sutton
Ideas from ex service men on war memorial design United
Ex service men propose various memorial designs in the United. They discuss usable forms and locations for a lasting tribute to those who served in war, seeking community input and official support for a fitting monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United
Memorials sought by National Memorials Committee
States are sought by FS Semmus Walmsley chairman of the National Memorials Committee of the American Legion. Information is also desired regarding local memorials which have been constructed. Address replies to 302 Marine Bank Building New Orleans La.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FS Semmus Walmsley
National Memorials Committee of
American’ Legion
Marine Bank Building
New Orleans
President Hoover? Hard to tell from OCR
President-elect Harding and Vice President-elect Coolidge plan vacations before inauguration. Harding aims to store energy for four years of strenuous life, while Coolidge faces a term that may be a vacation most of the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Coolidge
Legion Post Formed In Detroit To Aid Veterans
In recognition of the American Legion's efforts for disabled veterans the sick and wounded ex soldiers of Detroit organized a Legion Post with a membership of more than two hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Detroit
Local gang blamed for year of pilfering around town
A lingering note recalls a now departed gang that plundered valuables in several locations over the past year while authorities pursed them. The excerpt frames the group as active troublemakers whose behavior disrupted the community.
Notes and News of Local Interest in Bristol
Community items include visits by local families to Taunton and Providence, club meetings at Trinity Church and YMCA, a diphtheria case at Thames street, fundraising theatre plans for Hope Circle, and pending Girl Scout formation. Also covered are theft at State street, fire department call on Bradford street, lodge gatherings, WWI victory medal drive, and social events at Burton street.
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Richard Foley
Church Street
Taunton
Knights of Columbus
Ladies Ard Society
Trinity Church
Frank Paull
Joseph P Morrissey
Mary
Providence
James Barry
Union Street
John Dunn
Greenville
Patrick . Morris
Ivy Guild
St Michael's Church
Harold DeWolf
John Hugh Magee
Thames Street
Manuel Andrade
Louis Philbrook
Hope Circle
Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
Bristol
YMCA
Charles A Duquette
New England Association of Railroad Veterans
Boston
Duquette
James A McCartin
US Army
Red Cross
State Street
R. I
West
Bristol charity drives for starving children fund
The Starving Children of Europe fund at Stars and Pastime Theatres was boosted by over 70 dollars from Sunday screenings organized by Charles H. Dillon. No admission fee was charged, a collection supported the cause, and the total was donated to Wallis E. Howe, local committee chairman. Sweater and stocking drives were urged for Red Cross children. yarn may be requested from Mrs. W. F. Williams at 249 Hop Street.
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Rence
Charles W
New York
American Red Cross
W. F. Williams
Hop Street
Charles H. Dillon
Stars and Pastime Theatres
Bristol
Europe
Mr. Dillon
Wallis E. Howe
Curtailment at National India Rubber Company
The Wire Division may operate at half to slight above full capacity for two months while the Shoe Division, employing about 4,000 workers, will close this Friday for at least a month with no definite resumption date. About 500 workers are in the Wire Division when at full production. Bristol and the Americanization School plan to keep classes running during the shutdown, with eight classes held daily from nine to five. Miss Wilder and Miss MacDonald will teach the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National India Rubber Company
Bristol
Rhode Island College Education Admissions Notice
At 10 o’clock A M all candidates must be graduates of approved high schools with recommendations from the principal. No entrance examinations required. For catalogue or information apply to Walter E Ranger Secretary Trustees 119 State House or to John L Alger Principal Rhode Island Normal School Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Ranger
State House
John L. Alger
Rhode Island Normal School
Providence
Town Council inquired over Sunday moving pictures request
A Legion member petitions the Town Council for an explanation of its refusal to grant permission for Kearney Post to run moving pictures on Sundays. The letter contrasts Hoover Relief Fund showings with local policy and asks why admission charging is allowed elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
Post
The
American Legion
Hoover Relief Fund
Warren
Rhode Island
Kearney Post
the Phoenix
Legion
One More Out On Bail in Break-In Case
Francesco Bisignano, one of eleven men pleading not guilty to a grand jury indictment for breaking and entering a building at night and larceny, was admitted to 3000 dollars bail Friday afternoon by Justice of the Peace Philp Brady. Four defendants are now out on bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francesco Bisignano
Grand
Justice of the Peace
Philp Brady
Invisible Guest certificates aid child relief drive
Herbert Hoover leads a broad coalition to raise 33 million dollars for Central and Eastern Europe relief. American Express and American Railway Express offer 25 thousand offices where "Invisible Guest" certificates certify saving a child. A $10 donation sustains a child until the next harvest. $1 keeps a life going for a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
European Relief Council
Central
Europe
American Express Company
American Railway Expressee
G. Taylor
Otalions
United States
The
American Railway Express Co
St Marys Parish Reports No Debt and School Progress
The annual St Marys Church report was read at 1030 Mass by Rev Thomas J Gillan. It notes the parish is debt free with over 5000 dollars planned for church interior finishing, and highlights completion of the St Marys Parochial School building with eight grades capacity. It records 49 baptisms and 2 marriages during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Thomas J. Gillan
Fr. Gillan
St. Mary's Parochial
Mark of Zorro at Y M C A features Douglas Fairbanks
Douglas Fairbanks stars in The Mark of Zorro United Artists production. The film set in early Southern California a century ago is praised for its inventive story and athletic action. The Los Angeles city backdrop and over one hundred authentic extras enhance realism.
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Douglas Faire
Banks
United
Artists
Y.M.C.A
Johnston McCulle
All Star
Fairbanks
Doug
California
Los Angeles
Honor Roll List for Thirteen Days End Jan 14 1921
Honor roll summaries a list of students with high grades across subjects for thirteen days ending January 14 1921. Names include Norma Mathewson Luciano Capone Israel Makowsky Ralph Petrucci Doris Dunbar Mary Ennis Elsie Gray Margaret Matheson Carmine Bruno Doris Bullock Dana Eisenberg Theresa Peters Virginia August Anna Brelsford Madeline Holt Angelina Morra Louise Murphy Annie Andrade Margaret McCallum Adram Molasky Dora Ruggiero Ida Rug giero Nancy Sodini Frances Wood Arleen Holm Leon Kenney Mary Matheson among others with 80 percent or higher in each subject noted for several years 1921 1922 1923 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Mathewson
Luciano Capone
Israel Makowsky
Ralph Petrucci
Doris Dunbar
Mary Ennis
Elsie Gray
Margaret Matheson
Carmine Bruno
Doris Bullock
Dana Eisenberg
Theresa Peters
Virginia August
Anna Brelsford
Madeline Holt
Angelina Morra
Louise Murphy
Annie Andrade
Margaret McCallum
Adram Molasky
Dora Ruggiero
Ida Ruggiero
Nancy Sodini
Frances Wood
Arleen Holm
Leon Kenney
Mary Matheson
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B. Weiss
Ma S
Bristol County
Farrally Brothers
J. F. Farrally
Ofdce
Hope Street
Bristol Post Office
Phenix & M Darling
Northup Bros
Richard C. Quirk
Harold E. Place
Hasbrouck
Wood Street
Pebsale
Phenix
Editorial
Ira Icky
Wampanod
Tooff
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Joseph Silvia
Bradford Street
Od Fellows Hall
Lillian Wilson
May Slade
Raymond
Henry M. Darling
Byron K Fish
Willard S. Kenney
Charles Arnold
VJ. Pettone
John Seymour
USA
U S. A
Federal Building
Infantry
Field Artillery
Camp Meade
Maryland
Isabelle Starkey
Burton Street
William C Hobbs, Jr
Miss Lewis
Edward Walsh
Sidney Dunbar
Ves
Arid Clolth Tate
Arn
National
Hope
Rhode Island College of Education
York State
J. F. Gilroy
Wheeler & Wilson and
White
J. B. Keeler
Tel
Wolf Inn
Child St
Bafington’s Pharmacy
Bacon's Storage Battery Hospital
G. A. Bacon
Philadelphia
Robert Steen
Charles Street
Phoenix
Garting
Freeborn R. Cole
Cooke Street
KY Phosnix
Phosnix
Lost Industrial Trust Co
High Street
Star Theatre
Phoenix Office
James Allyn
F. L. Warner
High
Franklin Street
Iady
NLR Co
Harold Dewolpfp
A. A. Edmonds, Co
ST. Mary's Church
Rev
T. J. Gillan
A. L. Johnston
Fire and Life Assurance Corporation
A. P. Nerone
Pure Food Store
Chase & Sanborn
Alaska
Maine
Campbell’s
Hunt’s_ Brand
Charees A. Johnson
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