Editorial on rail wage demands and public control
The piece analyzes post war railroad wage pressures as management and union leaders clash over rising payrolls totaling about 2.77 billion dollars. It notes conservative and radical factions push for raises, foreseeing Labor Board scrutiny and potential public rate impact under the Transportation Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren S. Stone
L. E. Sheppard
W. G. Lee
Schoard
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
New Labor Board
Peace Treaty Stalled as Senate Debates Persist
In a late 1919 scene the Senate fights to revive a dead peace treaty. Political aids warn against further delay as both Democrats and Republicans promise explanations to the public, while the issue remains fraught with obstinate opposition and uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Cassis
White House
Washington
Oliver Lodge
Tax collections in Rhode Island reach 11.26 million in early 1920
The Internal Revenue Bureau reports Rhode Island collected 11 257 146 09 in January to March 1920 from income and excess profits taxes. The national total for the period was 908 829 172 13, exceeding the March 15 debt certificates. Payments show the first 1919 tax installment and audits yielding prior year assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode, Island
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Rhode Island Farmers Win Fertilizer Relief The Senate
Relief has been secured for Rhode Island farmers regarding fertilizer needs after an appeal to Senator Colt via wire from the Providence Farmers' Exchange. The message indicates a successful outcome for local agricultural support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Senator Colt
Providence Farmers’ Exchange
Prohibition Drives Up Paint Costs Amid Turpentine Prices
Turpentine now sells at 46 cents a pint, a significant rise from 65 cents a gallon a few years ago, making it costlier than before Prohibition to paint the town.
Express matter departure and arrival times at Bristol
Schedule lists outward express departures at 11.20 am 2.20 pm 4.20 pm 5.20 pm and 5.20 pm. inward trains arrive at 11.00 am 2.00 pm 4.00 pm 5.00 pm and 8.00 am, showing Bristol service windows for American Railway Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
American Railway Express
Anul
Footwear bargains and local notices from Bristol area
A Bristol area update shows Easter shoe sales at SAM THE SHOEMAN S, local visits by Miss Helen Crowley, and Mr H L Canada family moving to Chattanooga. The Passion Play films at Pastime Theatre benefit St Elizabeth's Church. Lent service at St Mary's with a Eucharist talk. Good Friday sermon by Rev Fr Casey. Shipping news notes Sagamore ferry resuming May 1. New stock and factory growth at Mount Hope Spinning. local meetings and conventions announced.
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Sam
G A. R. Block
Helen Crowley
Cambridge
Mass
Elsie McCaw
High Street
H. L. Canada
Doris
St. Elizabeth’s Church
John Welsh
O P
St Mary’s Church
Casey
James U Clarkson
Grand Lodge
Sterling Lodge
Providence
Burnside
Columbia
New York
STORF
Dimond
Halsey Chase
Tampa
Fla
Atlanta
Rebecca
Sagamore
Newport & Providence Railway
Bristol Ferry
Sam the Shorman
Easter Week Closures And Rail Updates From Local Paper
Schools close for spring process and reopen Monday. Palm Sunday services proceed in Roman Catholic and Episcopal churches. New Haven Railroad passenger schedule updated. Walk-Over Shoes promotion offers silk hose. Community notices include visits by Miss Frances Haggerty and Charles L Hughes. DeWitt Bolster attends Rhode Island Overseers of the Poor meeting. Civic talks paused for Holy Week. next address set for April 6.
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SwaneRuss
Suzman
BARTS
Frances Haggertyn-Hope
Cecil Lawrence
Pawtucket
New iYork
Ity
F. Ez Suzman
New York,New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Fifth District Court
F E. H. Hammill
Agaist
Eugenio Furtado
Ernesto Farinha
Jose Dos Santos
F E. Suzman
Charles L. Hughes
Owen Hughes
New York
United States Rubber Company
DeWitt E. Bolster
Association of Overseers of the Poor of
Rhode Island
Far East
Westminster Street
Providence
Frank H. Hammill
O'Wolf Inn
The Man of Bronze Film Review Echoes Classic Action
A fragmented review discusses The Man of Bronze and related films noting fast action, star power, and audience appeal. Mentions actors Clayton and Shima with casual references to a salesman character and a gunshot scene as pivotal moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pegit
Astarito
Les Stones
Clayton
Shima
Phe Mara
Charles
Ray
Thomas H
Andy
Stove buyers warned of high prices into next winter
Advert says stove prices will stay high for years and suggests buying a second hand sitting room or parlor stove now for next season. It directs readers to address Box BEB in the Phoenix office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Bristol Unt
Bringing Up Bettye in a Bright Sound of Stage and Screen
A brisk comedy with sparkling humor features Evelyn Greeley in a lively series of scenes on Jeong Island and a yacht in Sound. The cast includes Peggy Hyland and Pearl White. Betty is spoiled yet earns laurels in a farce with melodramatic touches and a caparkling review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettye
Jeong Island
aSyacht
Tacenonsthe Sound
Humioy; and?Miss. Greeley
Betty
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J. PF. Farrally
Bristol Post ‘Office
Omice
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Northup Bros
Richard C. Quirk
Harold E. Place
M. CG
Hasbrouck
Wood Street
Phoenix Office
Rumesee Coe
Town of
AL Johnston
John Gray
Editorial
Lewin
SenatoresCo
Bony
New-York
New Haven
Sinan
Halladay
American Railway
Post Office
News of
Adreer
Yee
Block Island
Charles Street
State of
Frank A. Rounds
McHugh’s Orchestra
Chas. F. McHugh
Bradford St
Tor Express
Tabutes Spunea
Definrice
Postoffice
Herreshoff Manufacturing,Company
Maine
National Desert
Sherman’s Pharmacy
State Street
Bristol, R. I
King Arthur
F. N. Easterbrooks
A Ll. Johnston
Genveman
Upson
Express
Phenix Office
Otis L. Wood
Garland Gas Range
Chen
Phc&nix Office
Watkins
J. R. Watkins CO
Dept
Winona
Minn
New England
FISK
Howard R. Newman
Mount Hope Avenue
Phgnix
RSPR
HOPE
Acar
Sieben Fentes
PW. Sree, E
Ararat
Thames Street
M. S. Walker
Fete Tea
Pisa
Eerie Ewing
Sonia
Audother
Lowes
Singer
Keeler
Dagenais
John Street
Industrial? Trust. Co
Smriade
Ahve Reek
Smyrna
Teera
Telephone
Daffodils
Jonquils
Aes
Libby
California
Namco
Campbell’s
Charles. A. .Johnson
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