Lecture on Mexico by Dr. Nicholas Draws Attention
Dr. Francis C. Nicholas, explorer and geologist, spoke at the YMCA on Mexico Tuesday evening. He described Mexican society as marked by fear, treachery, and corruption, praised the Catholic Church in parts, and urged firm action to protect Americans, suggesting trade blockades until justice is served. He favored Villa over Carranza and predicted a strong, unscrupulous ruler may emerge after ongoing fighting.
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Mexico
Francis C. Nicholas
Nicholas
Exico
South American
Villa
Carranza
Wilson
Huerta
Germany
Diaz
President granted power to arm merchant ships in defense bill
After a lengthy debate full of patriotic speeches the National House of Representatives approved a bill giving the President authority to arm merchant ships by a vote of 403 to 13 The measure now goes to the Senate where a substitute bill approved by the President would authorize arming ships and employing other instrumentalities to defend against submarines House leaders expect the Senate to adopt the substitute and pass the bill
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National House of Representatives
Senate
Senate Committee
House
Night Hawks Triumph Over Owls In YMCA Court
The Night Hawks defeated the Owls 53 to 0 at the YMCA gym Wednesday evening. Lineups list A Blackman and C Blackman for the Night Hawks with Meiggs and Coggeshall among others. Intermediates schedule a game against St Andrew's at 2.30 pm tomorrow in the same gym.
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Night Hawks
Owls
A. Blackman
Nelle Eisenberg
Meiggs
C. Blackman
C. Coggeshall Kebrek
Bullock van Voast
R. F. Flannigan
St Andrew’s
Bristol Improvement Association to Hold Annual Meeting
The Bristol Improvement Association will meet Monday March 5 at 8 pm at the Hotel Belvedere. Officers will be elected and reports from the Sewer and Water Committees presented as plans are formed for the upcoming financial town meeting. All members are urged to attend.
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Bristol Improvement Association
Belvedere
Successful Italian Supper Delights Bristol Community
The Bristol Mothers' Club and friends hosted an Italian Supper at the G. A. R. Hall drawing about 135 to 150 attendees. The two hour meal featured a course menu in Italian style with an Italian flag decorated hall, Italian waitresses, and music by Salvatore Giglio.
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Mothers’ Club and Friends
G. A. R. Hall
Bristol Mothers’ Club
Insalata di Rinforso
Francis Goglia
Delia Vona
Drusiana Della Morte
Delia Morass
Bristol
Salvatore Giglio
Louise Malafronte
Helen B. Warren
Malafronte
Mothers’ Club
Rhode Island Senate backs universal military training and more
In Rhode Island the Senate endorsed universal military and naval training under federal supervision and sent the resolution to the judiciary committee. House leaders introduced related measures including seizing foodstuffs from speculators, abolishing the State Messenger office, and funding a food investigation, with actions referred to committees. The Senate also approved a harsh dynamite destruction penalty and sent it to the House for concurrent action.
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Richard S. Aldrich
Warwick
Senate
Rhode Island
Judiciary Committee
House
Representative Eaton
Representative Brown
Providence
F Eaton
Post Office
Anrello
Finance Committee
Why and When Should a Person Join the Church
At Memorial Chapel Sunday evening the First Congregational Church hosts a preaching service at 7 30. Rev John E Whitley will answer why and when a person should join the church The Young People s Society of Christian Endeavor leads the musical program featuring Gladys Thurston Miriam McCanaghey Reginald Dimond Roswell Bosworth and others Instrumental violin and vocal items follow along with piano selections March services include a musical program March 11 March 18 address The Pilgrims and Their Activities March 25 a stereopticon lecture
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First Congregational Church
John E. Whitley
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Gladys Thurston
Miriam McCanaghey
F Reginald Dimond
Roswell S. Bosworth
Charles
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Mrs. Vernon Castle
America
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W. S. Hart
Crimson Stain
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Keystone
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Hone Street
Pitt
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Ferncroft
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Metro
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