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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1923
Page
2
Voters hear positions on byelection for Hecompre district School Committee. Nominees discussed include three candidates with focus on residency, eligibility, and voting rules. Community members ask about ward representation and candidate duties.
The article lists a sequence of community events including a Town Council meeting this evening at Burnside Victoria Panting, church activities at Anmon Club and various congregations, and social gatherings at homes on Parton Street. It mentions fundraising drives, meetings with local societies, and a note on real estate transfers.
The readable fragment mentions Mars and dates in 1923 with references to dew and a numeric note. Details are unclear due to poor OCR, but it appears to be a brief weather or astronomical reference with partial figures.
A Phoenix letter columns critique decries disrespect to American ideals and to memorials for Bristol’s veterans. It recalls Mrs Tingl e s February 21 appeal and praises efforts to preserve tombs, monuments, and visible reminders of sacrifice. It references BristoL and Nugent Polis Phen, noting paths to reverence and memory. It also mentions Spohr and the first modern orchestral baton usage.
Historic Union Jack fragment once flown from HM Victory at Trafalgar is now presented to Hythe England. The flag draped Lord Nelson's coffin and served in Army Service in France. French citizen subject to 80 year army association with rules for active service 18 months reserve 18 years 6 months territorial service 10 years.
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