Partiality Versus Competitive Bidding in Bristol Oil Deal
Letter to the Bristol Phoenix questioned competitive bidding in Bristol Rhode Island. Oil dealers allege Maisano Bros gained a contract through an unnamed source with bids far in advance while others submitted lower bids. They contrast contract price 0.065 versus rival 0.0675 and retail price 0.08, hinting political influence and use of unemployment funds.
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Sacrifice Smoke for the Scouts letter argues for voluntary abstinence
A Bristol May 10 letter urges charity through self sacrifice by organization members. It proposes six months without smoking to fund a Scouts cause, arguing nicotine is a poison and leaders should set an example for youth.
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PRO Bono Publico
Bristol
Bristol Churchman Faith Assertion on Resurrection
To the Editor the Bristol Phoenix notes that while many eminent preachers deny Jesus faith in the resurrection the Bristol Churchman firmly asserts that faith though readers may disagree with him the message remains.
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Halcyon Era praised for witty portraits of Hamilton kin
A review discusses The Halcyon Era by Lord Ernest Hamilton focusing on mid Victorian English high society, the Midvics, and illustrated tales by A. K. Mac Donald. A royal anecdote notes the young Hamiltons greeting Queen Victoria with a headstand.
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Heliitton
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Victoria
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Hamilton
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Scout activities and ceremonies schedule listed
The drum section meets at Scout hall at 615 for rehearsal ahead of Memorial Day. Troop 5 and the Court of Honor plan test work and a May session at Scout hall. Two new Awashonks Herd members admitted last Saturday. Plans for spring ceremonial with information booths for summer, sponsored by Andshanks Herd POWS, Mt Hope bridge Meta com avenue and Hope and Thames junction. Troops 1 and 4 hiked to Camp Takarest with merit badge work and outdoor tests.
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Metacom Avenue
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Thames Street
Camp Takarest
Pastime Theatre to Feature Rudy Vallee Musical
Rudy Vallee world famous crooner appears in Warner Bros mammoth musical Sweet Music at Pastime Theatre. Ann Dvorak and Helen Morgan sing and dance in spectacular numbers with the Connecticut Yankees and Frank and Milt Britton Band. The plot follows a college boy who becomes a bandleader and crooner amid romance and comedy, with a strong supporting cast including Ned Sparks and Alice White.
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Ned Sparks
Robert Armstrong
Allen Jenkins
Alice White
Joseph Cawthorn
al Shean
Phillip Reed
William B Davidson
Russell Hicks
Addison Richards
Bobby Connelly
St Peter’s endurance under Nero’s persecution in Quo Vadis tale
The piece reflects on the Nero era persecution and the Quo Vadis narrative in which St Peter, urged to flee, returns after meeting Christ and is crucified upside down. It argues Peter’s example teaches steadfast faith, patient endurance, and a good conscience despite suffering.
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Bristol District Marble Championship Finals Report
William Alves won the Bristol Common marble finals against Troiano in three straight sets to claim the district title. The Reynolds school district crown went to Gilbert Aguiar after a decisive five game match against Frank Murgo, with play continuing tomorrow between St Marys parochial and Byfield School.
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Louis Forenzano
Ernest Costa
Michael Comello
Tony Cruz
Michael Murgo
Alphonse Vollaro
Vincent Troiano
Lawrence D'Amico
John Medeiros
Lawrence Andrade
Manue Silvia
Edward Costa
Frank Costa
Salvator Anania
William Sousa
Leonard Marino
George Vento
Fred Nenna
Frank Pagano
Loum Stanzione
Louis Benevides
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Costa
Medeiros
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Guiteras
George R. Fish
J A. S. Edward Alessandro
James Puya
Anthony Monofo
John G. Abenants
Bristol Town offers reward for cemetery vandalism
The Town of Bristol offers a twenty five dollar reward for information leading to the detention and conviction of anyone vandalizing monuments headstones and memorials at East Burial Ground and DeWolf Cemetery in Bristol. The notice is issued by Town Clerk John W. Church dated May 10 1917.
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