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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1917
Page
2
The piece defends the $16,000 back tax recovery and the $2,000 in fees paid to Attorney William T. O'Donnell and Town Treasurer Thurston. It argues the 12.4 percent expense reflects prudent work, noting taxes dated up to ten years back and the town’s past failures to collect.
The State Department sent formal notice to foreign governments stating that American merchant vessels sailing through the German submarine zone will carry armed guards for protection of the ships and lives of those on board. This follows Germany's Jan 3 1917 pledge to sink neutral and other ships in the high seas zones without warning.
James W. Gerard United States ambassador to Germany reached Havana aboard the Infanta Isabel from Corunna Spain. He is expected to reach Washington soon. Meanwhile Count von Bernstort has landed at Christina Norway en route to Berlin to explain the Kaiser’s role in the leak that exposed the Mexico Japan plot.
Gen Venustiano Carranza was elected president of Moarco on Sunday in what news reports describe as the largest vote ever cast. Voters could write in any name, but Carranza received nearly all ballots, signaling a constitutional leadership for the republic after a long gap.
A compact note echoes a maxim about moral standing in conflict. It emphasizes that rightful grievance grants strength and legitimacy to one who fights for a just cause.
The schedule lists outward departures at 7.50 and 11.20 a m 2.20 and 5.20 p m and inward arrivals at 8.00 10.00 a m 2.00 4.00 and 7.00 p m for express matter to leave and arrive in Bristol.
Office opens at 6 45 a m and closes at 7 30 a m with mails departing at 7 30 8 50 11 50 a m 1 50 5 50 7 15 p m Postal hours listed for daily mail service.
Canon Rev A Knight officiated at the First Baptist Church on St Patrick Day. Francis Couma enlisted in the Seventeenth Company Coast Artillery. A theft at Colt farm saw four turkeys and a guinea hen killed by dogs. The steam yacht Enaj offered to the Government as a patrol boat. Medical updates cover Terrence McCarty and Terrence A. Knox family issues. Community events include a St Patrick's Feast at St Mary's and a mission at St Mary's Church beginning April 15.
Philp Davis of the Boston Civic Service House speaks at the YMCA on the topic Who are our Neighbor's Children. He examines immigrants colored children and youths in trouble asking who keeps them and how the country can be saved in war and peace. The audience may ask questions after the talk.
Samuel C. Wardwell transfers a lot on the north side of Bay View Avenue to Jose Coito Coelho, recording the real estate transfer in town records.
Notice in the Rhode Island General Assembly records that Narragansett Electric Lighting Company seeks an amended act to extend power and heating operations. The petition asks authority to condemn land in towns and cities to complete or extend utility lines. President Edwin A. Barrows signs the filing.
The Board of Managers met at the MCA for their regular monthly session. Reports from committees show active healthy work. Clifton Ho Merriam resigns to pursue a new business April 1. Charles Dimond Jr reports on a Boys' Conference for the board and Admiral Edwards’ family note. J Winthrop De Wolf chaired in Admiral Edwards’ absence.
A Bristol reader asks why Streets and Sidewalks are filthy while the Highway Report seems optimistic. L. H. Callan notes drainage issues, soil conditions, and rising costs since 1900, with traffic up about a thousand percent and appropriations lagging, urging focus on town welfare rather than political gain.
A dated grocery list shows prices for granulated sugar 12 lbs at 1.00, large grapefruit 7c or 4 for 25c, Sunkist oranges at 25c per bag, choice coffee 20c per pound, Kellogg’s Corn Flakes 8c, clam chowder 3 cans 25c, tomato catsup bottle, large prunes 2 lbs, sliced pineapples No 3, corn starch per package 4 lbs, clean whole rice 10c per can to 25c.
The YM CA presents a second moving picture program tomorrow with a 4 30 matinee showing Dustin Farnum in Davy Crockett and a Burton Holmes travelogue and cartoon. An 8 pm show features the screen version of Davy Crockett with Barrett's Duo providing instrumental music for the adult audience.
The Pathe Passion Play will be presented at the Pastime Theatre this Friday evening. The religious film depicting the life of Jesus will be shown in motion picture format for local audiences.
An advertisement claims catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local means and must be treated constitutionally. It asserts Hal's Catarrh Cure works through the blood to heal mucous surfaces and offers $100 for an uncured case, with circulars and product at 75 cents from J Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio.
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