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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1923
Page
3
A reflective meditation on Egypt and mortality from The Life of Christ by Cavanni Papin argues that wealth and embalmed monuments cannot conquer death. It contrasts Egyptian obsessions with the Christian teaching that sin outlasts and spiritual purity preserves beyond decay.
Dr Alexander Wetmore of the biological survey leads a Hawaiian expedition with Charles E Reno to explore the islands in the national bird reservation. The plan includes a 1000 ton vessel from Honolulu to various islands to collect specimens and study avian life while addressing rablat destruction and habitat loss. The Hawaiian Islands reservation extends over 1500 miles with numerous Pacific isles reefs and shoals.
A man on a sidewalk near Washington and Tlineis streets writhed and stiffened in what bystanders described as an epileptic seizure. A bystander claimed the man was epileptic, while a flapper corrected with a disdainful Bulgarian remark amid the crowd.
A Louisville Corner Journal excerpt features a dialogue about marketing farm products, distinguishing a farm from suburban real estate. The piece touches on geese migrating south and a coal dealer’s consent to sell a ton of coal, framing a local society note with humor.
A returning passenger tells the customs officer he is glad to be back. The exchange is noted in court records with a judge presiding over the humorous encounter.
Garland W. Powell, director of the American Legion's national Americanism commission, says more than a quarter of a million U S workers are unemployed per a survey. He argues immigration limits are vital, warns unrestricted imports would Europeanize the nation in five years, and urges American industries to be manned by American labor at a living wage.
Commander Gilbert Bettman of the Ohio American Legion seeks a court ruling to transfer wartime war chest funds to the Legion. The Ohio Court of Appeals recently awarded $115000 to the Legion for Eighty third division comforts, deeming the Legion the representative veterans' group. Bettman aims for a 60000-member drive and plans to distribute funds to posts by July 1, with a $25000 memorial to F W Galbraith Jr. near Cincinnati.
The American Legion establishes a chair of American history and patriotism at Pacific University Forest Grove Oregon with a $50 000 fundraising goal The college has offered ex service men free tuition since the war to encourage higher education The Legion chair aims to preserve forefather ideas and honor the Legion's heroic service and sacrifices for future students at Pacific University
A bazaar hosted by the Ladies' Benevolent Society at Holmes House runs tomorrow and Thursday from 3 to 8 pm. Exhibits include dolls, books, candy, and crafts with afternoon tea and several themed tables staffed by listed ladies.
WR Howe Jr defeated ROW Nesom 6-3 4-6 6-4 to win the mens singles title at the Succelsior Courts. The match drew a good crowd as both players fought hard with deuce games and steady, aggressive play. Oliver Cup presented to Howe, runner-up cup to Nesom.
Corovanni Capeszano dux transfers land to Donat Pashtore on Bay View Heights pirat. Industrial Trust Company trustee under Samuel P Cot conveys southerly Bradford Street lot to Town of Bristol. Homeward Land Trust transfers Gooding Manor pia t lot to Giuseppe Fiscarra. Jot of land on Harbor View plots to Nelae Po Masse of Providence to Joseph Rego. Six harbor view lots detailed in transfer notices.
A valued Pheenix reader in California praises the paper for timely delivery and rich content. The note reflects fond memories of the town, calls for continued news, and expresses support for preserving local heritage and planning a memorial school site in Bristol.
The ceremony of MicCalum Kimmett and Edward Jo Colgan took place at St Marys Church with relatives George McCallum and Lilian Catherine Fmmett in attendance, marking a local marriage in this town.
Lawton augments town records with Arthur S Lawton aged 40 son of John S and Ada F Lawton noted July 14 in Pekham. Peckham records list Harold Cadwell Peckham aged 34 son of Josiah F and Elizabeth Robertson Peckham July 15. Purdington entry from San Francisco July 11 records Mrs Furetta C Purdington aged 71 wife of Edward Purdington. Smith notice: Susan Thackery Smith widow of Raymond P Smith, in her 48th year, dated July 14.
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