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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1917

Page

2

Whose War Is It Anshow

A wartime call urging Americans to unite and act now to influence the outcome of World War I. The piece argues that victory or defeat will shape Europe and U.S. fate, warning of bankruptcy and loss if action is delayed and emphasizing personal duty to mobilize every ounce of strength.

Europe America Germany Belgium Serbia Poland Russia France Great Britain Congress Vahvatrom

Treasury Over Subscription Figures In National Pedaberry Skon

The nation’s response remains conjectural but estimates put subscriptions near 2.4 billion, about 800 million more than asked. The treasury will accept only two forms and return the excess to the largest subscribers.

Treasury Department

Public calls to cut consumption in wartime food drive

Herbert Hoover urges reduced consumption and non-essentials while Howard Elliott notes rail leaders control transport. The message emphasizes moving food, fuel, iron, and fuel over luxuries, and frames thrift as key to defeating Germany.

Herbert Hoover Howard Elliott Fie Germany

Arrest of Man Who Exclaimed About Guns on Train

A man heard on a train declaring that no gun could shoot to St Louis was arrested. Police identified him by the remark and charged him with disrupting travel and unlawful conduct on the rail line.

St Louis

How Germany Can Knock Spots Out of Old Sayings

Germany leads in modernizing proverbs with a bold twist on a classic line. The piece notes the shift from “Safe as a church” to sharper, more practical expressions reflecting new social norms and economic realities.

Germany

Time Wasted Now Shapes U S Future Fate

A terse warning argues that delaying action today erodes future prospects and risks erasing national standing. The speaker links time management to enduring consequences, urging decisive steps to avoid regret and loss of place on the global map.

Local notices blend charity, education and church events

Public notices announce a Red Cross appeal, school exhibitions and meetings. Miss Matilda Olson invites attendance at a student drawing exhibition at Byfield and Walley Schools. Bristol Gas offers vacuum cleaners and easy payments. School officials and clergy schedule confirmations and choir gatherings with Rhode Island parishes involved.

Red Cross Phoenix Matilda Olson Byfield and Walley Bristol County Gas & Electric Company Merriman Brunswick Maine Frances Merriman Harpswell Warren School Committee Moss Ruth N Beane Colt Memorial High School Rex Matthew Harkins Diocese of Providence St Mary's Church Edward I. Leahy Ruth Robinson Wakefield the Phoenix Edward Brownell Bristol Wo Fred Werlliams Hsv Brownell

Ringling Brothers in Providence Draw Big Crowds

The Ringing Brothers circus played in Providence yesterday and today drawing many residents of this town. Other items note summer attire needs, local society events, and upcoming meetings of K of C and Hydraulion Engine Company with medical and labor news interspersed.

Real Estate Transfers in Town Clerk Records

Real estate transfers filed include Mt Hope Land Co transferring to Rudolph F laffenreffer Jr on a tract at Millop and Mars FO Bullock to Rudolph H Hatfenreffer Jr on a strip easterly in Mt Hope Park Zebedee Paull by Mortgagee sale to Witsscdh ME Paull of Providence. Albert Didion and owitt to Tsabella Matheson a house and lot on Cale Street north side. John Morton Ferrier to Robert Black ten lots in Bay View Heights.

Mt Hope Land Co Rudolph Flaffenreffer Jr Millop Mars FO Bullock Rudelph H Hatfenreffer Jr Mt Hope Park Zebedee Paull Witsscdh ME Paull Provedence Lave Am Vary Tub Dpe Street Bristel Neck Albert Didion Owitt Tsabella

McKale and Miss Cruz Wed in East Providence Church

Thomas W. McKale and Miss Marguerite Irene Cruz united in marriage at St Francis Church East Providence with Rev Joseph P Lopes officiating. Attendants included Miss Annie White and William McElvogue. The couple will reside at 22 Oliver Street after a wedding breakfast at the bride’s mother's home.

Thomas W. McKale Marguerite Irene Cruz Providence St. Francis’ Church Joseph P. Lopes Annie FE. White William McElvogue Easterbrooks Avenue Rose McKale Catherine Street Phoenix Office National India Rubber Company Oliver Street Phoenix

Clark Cosgrove wedding in Washington D C

Arthur J Clark and Miss Mabelle Marie Cosgrove were married at St Martin's Church Washington with Rev Eugene Hannan officiating. The bride's brother gave her away, sister Beatrice Cosgrove was maid of honor, George Hurley attended the groom. A wedding breakfast followed at Capitol Park Hotel and the couple will reside at 12 West Baltimore Lynn Massachusetts after July 1.

Arthur J. Clark James Clark Providence Mabelle Marie Cosgrove Hugh Cosgrove Washington, D. C St Martin's Church Eugene Hannan Irving A Cosgrove Beatrice K Cosgrove George Hurley Capitol Park Clark Chesterfeld West Baltimore Street Lynn Nlass William F Duffy

Francis Pacheco Weds Maria FE S Pacheco

John Tavares Francis and Miss Maria FE S Pacheco were married yesterday morning at 7 30 by Rev A P Kebello who sang the mass. The couple will reside on Bay View Avenue after a brief wedding tip.

John Tavares Francis Maria FE S Pacheco A P Kebello Bay View Avenue

Star Theatre Tonight Shows The Birth Of Man And More

Henry B Walthall stars in The Birth of Man a five act photoplay at the Star Theatre this evening along with selected photoplays comedies and free chocolate distribution Lilian Nash stars in The House Built Upon Sand a tale of an iron man and his butterfly wife Roy Stuart Triangle introduces Miss Gish opposite new lead Roy Stuart Jimmie Dale The Grey Seal The Last Man Vita graph and The Gareat Secret conclude the program

Henry B Walthall Star Theatre Lilhanash Mary H.cannan Triangle Fine Arts Roy Stuart Triangle Miss Gish Jimmie Dale the Grey Seal Vitagraph

Professor Alfred Morgan Arrives After War-Period Trek

Prof Alfred Morgan son in law of Mr and Mrs William H Bell of this town arrived last evening after a perilous journey from Constantinople through Servia and Austria Hungary. He traveled with 40 Americans faced passport delays and 20 hours held in Nish. Morgan left Bordeaux June 2 aboard the Chicago and reached New York June 16. He had been visiting his sister in New York for three days while Mrs Morgan escaped from Turkey and reached his parents’ home over a year ago.

Alfred Moria William H. Bell Robert College Constantinople Turkey Servia Austria-Hungary Morgan Resistaning Nish Belgrade Switzerland Prof Bordeaux France Chicago New York Atlantic Prof. Morgan Germany

Coming Events Lawn Festival and Grand Dance Schedule

June 21 Thursday 4 p.m. lawn festival at State Street MFE under Epworth League. June 23 Saturday evening Fourth Grand Dance under Cercle Lafayette auspices in GAR Hall.

State Street Mfe Epworth League Cercle Lafayette

For Sale Coffee Mill by Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co

Coffee mill offered for sale in fine working order. Bargain for quick sale. Addressed to prospective buyers at 483 Hope Street from the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co.

Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea CO Hope Street

Suspension Modified for Captain Burton of Concord

The license of Capt. Franklin W. Burton master of the steamer Concord of the Colonial Line is reduced from 30 days to 18 days and he will be reinstated June 22. The action follows a grounding off Hog Island in early April and a finding of negligence by the local board. the Supervising Inspector approved the suspension.

Franklin W. Burton Concord Colonial Line Hog Island Department Andalay Elavate and Hudson Transportation Company Burton

Pickford Week at Y M C A Showcases Mary Pickford Fame

Mary Pickford headlines the Y M C A weekly program with a Wednesday show and a Saturday screening of Jack Pickford in Dickens Great Expectations. The Eternal Grind features Mary as a hard driven factory worker facing odds with two sisters, a moral weakling and a chronic invalid. Additional features include Burton Holmes Travelogue A Scratchaligh Reel and an industrial reel Striking a Light. Afternoon program offers ten children’s tickets.

Y. M. C. A. Motion Y McA Pickford Mary Pickford Jack Pickford Famous Players Mary Burton-Holmes Paramount Bens Sayt Miss Pickford

Born Roderiques Tobin Daughter Names

In this town on June 16 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Dominick Roderiques Tobin In this town on June 15 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs John Tobin.

Roderiques Dominick Roderiques Tobin John Tobin

Marriages Reported in Washington D C June 18

Rev Eugene Han nan officiated Clark Cosgrove union with Arthur J Clark of Providence and Mabelle Marie Cosgrove niece of Mrs William F Duffy in this town. Also McKale Cruz Fast Providence June 18 ceremony by Rev Lopes with Thomas W McKale and Marguerite Irene Cruz both of this town. Francis Pacheco In this town June 18 officiated by Rev Rebello John Tavares Francis and Marta E S Pacheca of this town.

Roderiques Birth Announcement in Town

In this town on Tune 17, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Dominick Roderiques was welcomed by the family. The child is the couple’s first. Relatives extend best wishes and celebrate the new arrival.

Roderiques Dominick Roderiques

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