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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1920
Page
2
The Chicago disruption highlighted how vital robust rail and logistics are to the nation. It shows current equipment shortages, backed by I C C action and railroad executives, threaten production, prices, and the economy without swift rail modernization.
The piece argues for higher freight rates to fund railway expansion and efficiency. It cites wartime and postwar rate comparisons in Europe, claims current costs still under value of transported goods, and urges securing adequate equipment and investor appeal to restore a paying, modern rail system. It warns against prioritizing production over transport capacity for national recovery.
Massachusetts Governor Calvin Coolidge, nicknamed a real nephew of Uncle Sam for his July Fourth birth, marked his 48th birthday Sunday at his father’s farm in Plymouth Vermont. He shares the 48 states in the Union with the anniversary.
Silk caps for sale at Suzman’s. Mrs Althea Lord at North Bluffs cottage for summer. Miss Coral Hill to New York for a six week Columbia course. Springfield visitors include Waitham Jo Roberts and Rev Gridgett family. Biblical class picnic at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. Several locals vacationing in Oak Bluffs and Brooklyn. Naval Armory and Yacht Club dances attract large crowds. DeBrasse suffers fractured rib at ball game. another woman cut by foul ball near band stand.
Herbert E. Connelly of Providence and family occupy their summer cottage at Bristol Highlands. Joseph Kinder remains in a critical state with little change. The ocean drive on Col S Colt's estate Papasquash is closed temporarily for repairs. Electric trains Suburban cars and ferry boats ran heavy Saturday Sunday and yesterday. Mrs Arthur Bullock Mrs Arthur Heath of Everett Mass and Mrs Arthur Monroe of Seekonk Mass were guests yesterday of Mr and Mrs Bert R Dunbar.
Hundreds visited Linden Place for Col Colt Open House as a five inch cracker injured a guest and Roman candles sparked disturbances on Bradford Street. The Colt Band performed in blue and white uniforms under Prof William Ferrara, after which Kearney Post American Legion joined a parade to the Naval Armory.
Frederick W. Macauley Jr. a 22 year old of Bristol suffered a severe injury when a National salute gun exploded during firing. His right arm was amputated below the elbow at Rhode Island Hospital and his condition was reported as stable. An official investigation was ordered to determine the cause.
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