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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1926
Page
1
House offered for 5000 dollars features two toilets, electric power, sewer, and a cemented cellar. Rear garage, lot 567 by 146, land 47 by 100 by 52 feet, in good condition with fight rooms and a Media for rent comparison.
Town council debates bus service dissatisfaction with Newport and Providence routes and contemplates rerouting via High Street. Officials discuss unlicensed dogs, town damages from dog incidents, and actions by the Postmaster to suspend deliveries on certain streets. Council considers funding requests and community notices.
The New port & Providence Railroad opens a new ferry slip at Ferry road foot, moving Short Line buses from Thames street to a Bristol to Rhode Island cross-channel route. Auto ferry rates cut in half as schedules extend from dawn to late evening with hourly service.
Representative Park H. McKenzie introduced an act Tuesday to create a Police Commissioner for the town. The bill, sent to the judiciary, follows the Bouvier bill for Woonsocket and would have the Governor, with Senate advice and consent, appoint the Commissioner every four years in January after the presidential election or instead of six years under Woonsocket law.
Tonight in Warren Town Hall Professor John F Ladd of Rhode Island State College Extension Service will preside at the second in a series of agricultural meetings. John Jo Callanan announces the topic Breeding, timely for all farmers. Bristol County farmers invited to attend. large gathering anticipated.
Sunday afternoon the Yellow Jackets face the New Bedford Professionals at Jefferson Street Armory Warren. A fast game is anticipated as both teams have strong records this season. For the preliminary, the Tornadoes of Providence meet the Warren Wanderers. Field trip attendees should meet in front of the 4 MCA Saturday at 5 30 pm.
A fast basketball game is expected tonight as Bristol H1 Y composed of Colt High players faces East Greenwich at the local Y. East Greenwich won the last meeting and aims to repeat with Capt Luz the fast guard and Nichols at center. Gorham, Remieres and Munro will thrill fans from the opening whistle.
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