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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1917
Page
1
Attorney William T. O'Donnell defends the $16 000 back tax collection cost, arguing 400 cases required long investigation, several years of unpaid taxes, and title searches. He urges residents to inspect the Treasurer's books, notes that property can be sold while taxes are due, and urges fair scrutiny before criticism. March 12 1917.
An observer criticizes the Democratic Town Council ticket in Bristol. The letter claims candidates promise Sunday open bars and allege ties to a Wood Street gambling room seeking a club license. It warns a relative of a supporter may hold police ties and urges voters to register against the ticket to curb liquor-law violations.
Town Council canvassed lists last Thursday and Friday to find 1626 eligible voters, up 204 from 1915. Net changes include 13 deaths and 3 naturalization removals, 7 real estate disposals, 1 district move, 1 reverse move, 1 added real estate, and 3 added personal lists. District 1 reports 422 registry voters, 344 real estate, 18 personal. District 2 reports 484 registry voters, 294 real estate, 64 personal.
The author urges Bristol voters to choose the Republican council ticket over police candidates. He lauds Gasper and Hibbert for service, notes tax work and street improvements, cites road projects and budget allocations, defends the tax collection costs, and argues that change now would undo progress. dated March 12, 1917.
Charles Wettstein pleaded guilty to larceny of $10 from William Kemlick and was fined $15 plus costs in 11th District Court before Judge Hammill. Frank Goulette admitted vagrancy and was sent to State Farm for six months. Civil rulings include Art Embroidery Fabric Co. versus L. W. Chantler Co. with $1,874 and costs for the plaintiff, and decisions for defendants Antonio Ruggiero v. John Bastardo and Antonio Ruggiero v. Ralph Cantalo.
The YMCA team wraps up its season this Thursday facing Inter Nos of Providence. The visitors are due at 7 30 for a fast, decisive farewell performance by the local quintet.
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