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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1917
Page
2
Public notice lists Wm. F. Briggs H. M. Darling Northup Bros Richard C. Quirk Place and Foster as parties in probate matters and invites claims or actions by interested parties before specified deadlines in Phoenix.
Editorial charges Germany with a plan to coerce Mexico and Japan into attacking the United States. Secretary Lansing cites authentic evidence from January 19 1917 and notes President Wilson will respond once Congress authorizes action. The New York Times calls the overt act imminent and decries the diplomatic breaches as monstrous.
The New York Commercial argues that actions in American ports show Germany anticipated war with the United States and was prepared for it. It contends the German government’s attitude signals rough treatment from a victorious Germany after the war ends.
The general staff overextended destruction of small nations and their resources. The ruthless strategy aimed to shorten the war, but prolonged conflict and food shortages now threaten Germany as its armies face hunger and decline. The outcome shows Germany eating itself through its actions.
Brazil shows notable German element in its population and supports Uncle Sain prominently. The influence shapes social and political dynamics in the country as allies align with the leader.
Mail closing times announced as 7.30 am 8.50 am 11.50 am 1.50 pm 5.50 pm and 7.15 pm with the indicated am and pm designations for local postal service deadlines.
Many local items follow including visits to Boston and Providence. Rev Jackson preaches at Trinity Church while Arthur Swift plans First Baptist service. Miss Connery returns from surgery. town dances and fraternal meetings noted. A fire damages a car, coal deliveries resume, and a stamp of routine civic events continues with police and church notices.
John Jessie sold a 25 foot Cape Cod power dory to H. A. Hamilton of Pawtucket. Cyrus A. Jackson sold the converted power boat Fern to D. E. Darling of Lonsdale. Both sales were through W. P. Gladding agency.
Miss Annie Selley resigns as district nurse, truancy and probation officer after four years to become industrial nurse for a Harrisville woolen mill. Miss Martha Graham will replace her, trained at Rhode Island Hospital, starting in early April.
Joseph Silva died Wednesday at his Wood Street home at age 68. A Portugal native, he lived here many years. He leaves his wife Mary Silva and three daughters. Funeral was held yesterday at 9 am at St Elizabeths Church with Rev. A P Rebello officiating. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery.
Dennis J Doran and wife transfer one house and lot on Bay View avenue and two houses and lots on Franklin street to Genevieve Doran as recorded by the Town Clerk.
In this town, Joseph Silva aged 68 years passed away on February 28 leaving family and friends in mourning.
In loving memory of my dear father who died March 1 1913. Gentle in manner patient in pain. My father left me Heaven to gain. His manner so gentle and action so kind.
The Y M C A announces a weekly moving picture series starting Wednesday with a Boston Famous Players Film Company program featuring Mary Pickford in Little Annie Rooney plus five part Mary Pickford films, Diamond Comedy and a travelogue. If interest grows matinees may run for schoolchildren.
A fragment describes a woman ill with bronchitis who tried Vine therapy upon a friend’s urging. She reports persistent chest pains and frequent colds but says her condition improved after three months, aided by R. Hoxsoucx in Maraesboray.
The article notes the Prohibition district bill and the Post Office Appropriation bill advancing after conferees resolved on Reed amendments. It states the Reed bone dry amendment is included and the conference report is ready to be presented to both houses. The President is expected to sign both measures.
The lecture by Hon. Jeannette Rankin scheduled for tomorrow at Ellis' Auditorium Providence has been postponed to a later date. Refunding for tickets already purchased will be issued when processed.
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