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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1924
Page
2
An event at Hope and State during the Fourth parade drew attention as a small group of foreign born residents paid no heed to the stars and stripes until the flag of their country appeared, prompting calls to restrict processions to Old Glory and urge respect for the US flag from newcomers.
The public mourns as Calvin Coolidge Jr., aged 16, dies at Walter Reed Hospital after blood poisoning from a broken blister sustained during a tennis match with his brother on the White House grounds last week. The illness spread rapidly despite top surgeons' efforts.
The piece notes how political fences break down when leaders opt for straddling positions. It emphasizes party splits and the challenge of maintaining unified policy lines amid divergent views.
Manager A B Cobb of the telephone company announced that the federal tax on toll messages was removed after midnight July 2 Eastern Standard Time. He noted the change ends a five and ten cent scheme on rates above certain thresholds and expects increased short haul toll use as service ramps up.
Harold Jacobson visited Malden friends over the Fourth while Beverly and Medford residents also shared time with relatives. Scouts plan a Barrington Beach picnic and several families hosted guests from Providence and New York. A German police dog bit a boy near Bay View Avenue. medical staff treated him. Bristol opened two playgrounds under supervision with summer hours posted for July and August.
Short items list local travel plans vacations and visits with several residents and families mentioned. Saverio Rinaldi Raffaele Fasano and John Ferri depart for College Point Long Island for rubber factory work. Suzman’s shop advertises summer accessories. Local officials take vacations. police chief and patrolman both on furlough.
A series of short items details residents traveling for business and leisure. Mrs E Suzman and her son Robert depart for Boston by auto for a brief trip, Augustine C Ner, Ostby Barton Co. executive, takes annual vacation, Mrs Jessie Foley returns from Seal Harbor Maine, Robert Mott visits family and returns home, Miss Mabel Bovay leaves for four weeks vacation in Pascoag Rhode Island. Doric Club plans a summer dance at Bristol Casino with Yacht Club Orchestra. John J Condon and sister Helen Donor take summer courses in Boston and Simmons. J Henry Tuplin leaves for Brooklyn after telegram about his father’s illness and death. funeral held in Brooklyn. Commander Edmonds readies veteran aid apps under the Adjusted Compensation Act, with Mount Hope Block HQ opening next Monday.
Sylvester Munro and Miss Lillian Philomena Malloney, both of this parish, announce their intention to wed. The banns will be read in the local church on consecutive Sundays.
Notice requests the return of a ten dollar bill found on June 27 on Franklin Street. The finder is asked to deliver it to Alvanqo C Prerra at 36 Monro Avenue.
John Henry Duffy, regarded as the oldest in continuous service at the National India Rubber Company, celebrated his 86th birthday at home on 326 Wood Street. Born in Manchester England July 6 1838 to Irish parents, he received many congratulatory calls and gifts from relatives and friends.
Duffy arrived in 1848 with parents James and Margaret Duffy, settled here, worked at Burnside Rifle Shop and overseen the Old Sugar House on Thames Street, later boot maker for 26 years, now in shipping department. He is one of the oldest parishioners.
Mr Duffy, longtime Bristol resident and former Annie Gaynor, celebrated his golden wedding with family and friends at St Marys Church parish activities. His late wife passed Feb 9, 1912, seven years ago. The admired elder statesman remains in good health and shares cheerful stories with a wide circle of admirers.
Judge Frank H. Hammill discontinued assault cases against Carlo Nastri and Miss Stella Rocca and the Pasquale Mandona charge for enticing a girl under 18 after payment of costs, the parties having married last week. George Lemieux vs Musher case continued a week. Spurgeon Grant vs Paull trespass on negligence answered and postponed two weeks.
Judge Edward L. Leahy presided as Probate Court heard several matters yesterday morning. The petition to appoint an administrator to erect monuments on the burial lot of Sophie J. D'Wolf was continued to July 21. Estates of Sarah C. Hoar and Josiah Everett Coggeshall had inventories for allowances accepted. The widow's petition in the Josiah Everett Coggeshall estate for furniture allowance and decree was allowed.
A timeline notes key dates including Civil government bill for Philippines signed by President Roosevelt on July 2 1902 Independence Day July 4 Orangemen’s Day July 12 United States Flag raised at Santiago July 17 1898 Pioneer Day Utah July 24 Austria declares war on Serbia July 28 1914, with brief context for each entry.
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