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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
2
The Providence News denounces the Bristol riot as not an insurrection and criticizes Governor Beeckman for sending troops. It accuses the paper of bias toward a patron and political maneuvering while noting police injuries and stones thrown before gunfire.
The upcoming Democratic National Convention in San Francisco must resolve two volatile topics the League of Nations and Prohibition. The party risks alienating Johnson Borah and La Follette followers if they back Wilson on the League while losing many voters. or risk desertion if they oppose it. On Prohibition a plank for non enforcement would draw Southern backlash, while full enforcement could split town factions. The committee at the Golden Gate faces a difficult path with limited appeal.
The text notes electors must settle other issues besides choosing the President and Vice President. It states 435 Representatives will be elected and mentions the current majority in the House of Representatives.
The article notes Republicans hold 49 seats to 46 Democrats with one vacancy and predicts contests in 32 states. It cites Democrats regrouping after a low profile and foresees a hard fought campaign to balance control in Congress, with both parties optimistic yet cautious about November results.
After the Civil War homestead, timber and stone acts spurred farming. Now the focus shifts to good roads for motorists and enabling farmers to live in towns. Critics note lagging agricultural progress despite soldier bonus enthusiasm, urging meaningful aid for young men to return to farming.
The note explains that a fire alarm number 44 indicates water service disruption rather than fire. It proposes town water shutoff or imminent cut. The Phoenix suggestion in Tuesday's issue notes the use of the telephone number as alarm figures, potentially implying credit to the Town Council.
Vice President Marshall telegraphs sympathy to Gov. Coolidge. Marshallется viewed as believing Coolidge will win the presidency, a role he reportedly considers a shut out.
Pundits discuss odds on William Jennings Bryan securing the Democratic presidential nomination. Bets are quoted at 12 to 1 against Bryan with suggestions the figure could rise to 16 to 1 as betting sentiment shifts.
The remark recalls colonial anger at harsh conditions mirroring the heavy weather yesterday. The speaker implies early Americans might have reacted with fierce defiance if faced with such storms.
Citizens note rising temperatures and inflation while goods persistently underperform. Shoppers report higher costs and limited options as heat worsens living conditions and concerns grow about supply quality.
Local items include Walk-Over Shoes sale at Suzman’s and a summer cottage stay for John H Ashton and family at Little's Narrows. Kingston College students Joseph Kinder and George Ingraham return for vacation. August P Duffy recovers from pneumonia and plans to host a summer stay with Dr J Halsey De Wolf at their home. Mrs De Wolf and family also expect to open their summer home soon. Helen Kingsbury Wallace earns Department Honors at Brown 152d commencement. La Salle Seminary graduate Edith M Abbott visits, then returns home. Colt Memorial High School Class of 1921 elects officers led by President L R Capone and Secretary Kathleen Hodgdon.
Local items report a Bristol Yacht Club House dance at the Bristol area. Bristol members attend El Karam Temple and Pythian Sisters events. Miss Alice Tattrie graduates from Brown University slated to teach. Mounted police arrive with horses. various graduations and church services noted. marriage intentions filed for several couples.
Pair garage doors a refrigerator and platform scales offered for sale at 21 Constitution Street.
An old advertisement asserts a 100 dollar reward for incurable catarrh cases and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a blood based remedy. It claims thirty five years of use, urges immediate start, and offers free testimonials with price 75 cents per bottle through F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.
Property listing for a house and lot at 23 Ryan Avenue and another at 7 Ryan Avenue. New houses with good rents. owner offers selling together or separately. Apply VINCHNZO PUYA, 23 Ryan Avenue.
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