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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1919
Page
2
An editorial argues for executing German officers who ordered brutal acts in war, insisting that law applies during war and that merciful conduct by some does not excuse the many unspeakable murders. It calls for severe punishment to deter future crimes.
A Rhode Island committee weighing a memorial for World War soldiers and sailors debates between a large Providence auditorium and a state spanning highway. The piece notes Providence needs an auditorium and argues a highway would require immediate state action to become a memorial.
Report notes the Paris Peace Conference endorses creating a League of Nations open to civilized peoples. It asks whether this would include Germany Austria Russia Bulgaria and Turkey. The article adds that William Hohenzollern turned 60 yesterday, reflecting on a possible alternative future while in hiding in Holland.
The writer notes insects in the trench zones symbolize the unavoidable perils of war and the lingering marks they leave on soldiers. The implied scratch becomes a metaphor for enduring hardship during conflict.
Mrs. Frances Greenwell hosted a Sunday birthday party at Usher Place for her son Lawrence S. Greenwell of the Planning Department at the National India Rubber Company. A turkey supper followed at 6 o clock with table favors of miniature U S ensigns. Attendees included numerous N I R Company members such as J W Franklin R W Holt J A Wahlgren C A Ostby J G Birtwistle C Connery E S Cooper E E Bunn W Gardiner E Artesani D Morey J Lavender V L Rice and W Leahy. Douglas Morey presented a leather traveling case on behalf of guests. The event featured vocal and instrumental selections and was described as very enjoyable.
The issue announces the 18th annual patriotic school programs for Grand Army Flag Day February 12 issued by Walter F. Ranger Commissioner of Public Schools. It notes scouts drill tonight and various military and veterans notices including a New Zealand guest and local veterans events.
An airplane passed over Bristol at about 10 30 this morning. Miss Mariah McCann of the Photo graphic Department U S N Washington D C stayed with her cousin Miss Catherine Gray for a week. Antonio A Costa on Centre street reported a break in with $96 stolen from his locked room. Manuel Dennis received a letter from his brother John J Dennis Co B Sixth U S Engineers in Germany saying his unit marched 250 miles from France to Germany in a month. Clams on the west shore tainted by oil can not be eaten. Joseph M Bottomley of the 112th Machine Gun Battalion A E F was honorably discharged from Camp Devens Mass and is at home with his parents.
The YMCA basketball team lost 33 to 14 at Kingston to Rhode Island College. Bristol showed improvement over a prior game against Brown University, but accuracy at the basket remained weak. The Kingston floor, a large venue, challenged YMCA as coach Williams’s tough regimen affected their pace.
Peter S. Janson aged 84 years seven months died Saturday at his home on Janson square Fall River after a 10 day illness. He arrived in 1867 and became the citys first French grocer and house builder, retiring 25 years ago. He leaves son J A Janson of this town and other children David Janson Mrs Mary Richard and Mrs Matilda Michaud of Fall River. Funeral held this morning at 9.
Newly elected officers of Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella were installed in Providence on Sunday. Regent Mrs Mary Condon heads the slate with Elizabeth Moris as Vice Regent and Josephine Brogan as Recording Secretary among others.
A wartime service committee plans to form a new Bristol Train of Artillery unit consisting entirely of veterans and former members of the BTA. The organizers George R. Fish William A. Francis and Oliver J. Lemaire invite eligible service men to join promptly, with nonmembers to be considered after initial organization.
The Y M C A seconds face strong Presbyterians of Central Falls Thursday evening. Having won six of seven, they seek another victory to extend their hot streak and draw in local basketball fans.
Dora Felson transfers to Isaac Phenes the house and lot on the north side of Cottage Street.
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