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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1920

Page

2

DuPonts and Dye Monopoly Debate in Senate Era

The piece argues Senate excitement over DuPonts’ plan to dominate the dye market and end German influence. It notes hopes the Delaware project will establish peace worthy monopoly, while warning about German potash and postwar soil restoratives from nitrate plants and related industries.

Senate duPonts Japan China Washington Delaware Germany Congress

Early Days of Cleopatra and Prohibition Politics

The piece riffs on Cleopatra and Antony with references to Theda Bara and a mock midnights’ dance, then shifts to U S political tensions as William Jennings Bryan pushes a prohibition plank. Democrats in the capital fear the Bourbon faction angry at prohibition and gloom grows in political circles.

Cleopatra Antony Bret Shakespeare Theda Bara Bryan National Democratic Nessus

Carranza Fled Mexico Ahead of Revolutionary Victory

Exiled ex-president Carranza retreats toward the coast between Mexico City and Vera Cruz in a bid to reach a loyal ship. Rebels under General Obregon press their coup and appear set to install a new regime with Obregon likely becoming first President.

Carranza Mexico Mexico City Vera Cruz General Obregon

Winthrop DeWolf Sends Nippon Scene Postcard

A postcard from Winthrop DeWolf and Mrs DeWolf in Japan notes no letters from America but arrival of a Phoenix issue. The tone reflects local pride that a newspaper beat mail delivery, a rare occurrence for the country.

Japan Winthrop DeWolf DeWolf Nippon America Phoenix

Supreme Court Recesses Without RI Prohibition Suit Decision

The Supreme Court recessed yesterday until June without issuing any ruling in Rhode Island's suit challenging a constitutional prohibition.

Supreme Court Rhode Island

Community Such-and-such Local Notices and Events

Pence James M. Jones returns from New ark as Bristol and Warren Water Works chief. Frances Merriman visits Ill. Ruth Savory weds Capt M E Toews in New York and will reside in Rockford. A mass meeting for Kearney Post 6 American Legion in the Naval Armory at 8 pm tomorrow with smoker boxing matches and speakers. Memorial Sunday services planned for May 23 at First Congregational Church with local veterans groups attending.

James M. Jones Bristol & Warren Newark George A. Bacon Wood Street Frances Merriman Alfred M. Merriman Litchfield Sally Crabb Frank A. Crabb Ruth Savory Joseph Aljger New York M. E. Toews Camp Grant Rockford Ill Mary G. Lavey Millie Walsh Somerville Mass Kathyrn A. Lavey Kathyrn Lavey Kearney Post No. 6 American Legion Naval Armory Francis “ Licis Providence Steather Roma Azores St. Elizabeth's Church St. Elizabeth's Parish Francisco G. Vieira Rhode Island Phoenix Samuel A. Chafee Sam West Barrington Arthur Smith Babbitt Post G. A. R. Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps H F. Bennett Sons of Veterans Bristol First Congregational J. Goodacre

Excelsior Saaisclub TM S to Host Bristol Yacht Club Dance

The Excelsior Saaisclub TM S will host a dance at the Bristol Yacht Club house next Saturday evening. Dimerid has been confined to home on Church Street since Saturday due to a severe cold. Misses Paine of New Bedisray arrived Saturday fortune Summer a cottage at Little's Narrows. Walkover Shoes at SUZMAN'S star prizes were awarded at the Bristol Whist Club event in G. A. R. Hall. First prize Mrs Roseph Lewis, second Mrs George Marshall, third Miss Nellie Petty, consolation Mrs Annie Cleaver.

Excelsiont Saaisclub Bristol Em ‘Dimerid Church Street Little's Narrows Suzman G. A. R. Hall Roseph Lewis George Arshall Nellie Petty George Z ‘Marshall James Meéiggs

A Friend's Tribute to Jeff Goff 1920

The writer honors the late Jefferson J. Goff of Watertown Massachusetts noting his unassuming life and constant help to others. The May 1 issue reports his death and local loss, and the author offers sympathy to his family and prays for his peaceful rest.

the Phoenix Lth Jefferson J. Goff Jeff Goff Jeff Galvin Watertown Mass

Colt High Opens Season with Home Win Over Vocational School

Colt High defeated New Bedford Vocational School 7 to 4 in a rain shortened Friday home game. The closely contested match drew keen interest despite a late start caused by showers and ended after the first half of the sixth inning due to rain.

New Bedford Vocational School Bela Agel AE Shakos Pe Heuer

Resolute to Race in Long Island Sound Trials

The cup sloop Resolute after a week of trials will depart tomorrow for Long Island Sound to contest trial races with the Vanite off New Haven. Nine trials are scheduled off New Haven this week and next. the first race will be held Thursday or Friday.

Resolute Long Island Sound New Haven

Kearney Post to Attend Divine Service in Civil Attire

Members of Kearney Post No. 6 American Legion will meet at G A R Hall Sunday evening at 6 45 in civilian clothes to attend divine service with the Grand Army and Relief Corps at the First Congregational Church at 7 30.

Kearney Post American Legion G. A. R. Hall Grand Army and Relief Corps First Congregational Church

Obituaries: Gertrude Church and Maria LeClair

Gertrude Eliza Church aged 62 dies in town on May 17 with funeral at 230 pm in Memorial Chapel Congregational Church. Maria C LeClair aged 40 dies on May 16, funeral on Wednesday at 2 pm from 17 Burton Street. Relatives and friends invited.

Gertrude Eliza Wiliam H Rebecca M. Church Congregational Church LeClair Maria C LeClair Octave LeClair Burton Street

Unclear fragmentary church service report

Fragmentary OCR text describes a Sunday evening church service with singing and a reference to a Miss Payne and Madelyn Coles in Rhode Island. It mentions fractures or injuries but lacks clear context, names, dates, places, or a discernible event outcome.

Brownell Aitosthet Rhode Island Madelyns ‘Colesiayng Payne HaGeneiders

Fragmentary street note in Das Ars area encountered

A damaged text fragment mentions an area phrase Das Ars street and a misread inquiry about a free affair. No clear persons or organizations are identifiable in the legible portion.

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Cottage to Rent and Wanted Notices

Two rooms corner State and Hopg streets in New York state area offered for rent with improvements. Furnished cottage available for summer with $5 weekend camp parties at Bristol Narrows Union Street address. Cottage house wanted to rent or buy address COTTAGE Phoenix Office.

Phoeniix Hopg Streets Dimond New York State Bristol Narrows Union Street Phcsnix

Bond proposal in county for Vealot Eves home and na Form products

A notice states a bond of 1500 dollars may be posted on a 5000 dollar yearly income. Territory in this county remains open. Contact J. R. Watkins Co. Dept 112 in Winona Minnesota today.

Vorla Terriory J. R. Watkins Co Dept Winona Minn

Lost ring reward offered for return to Walsh

A lost Signet Ring tied together is reported with a five dollar reward for its return to Patrick P. Walsh at 43 Congregational Street.

Patrick P. Walsh Congrega+tional street

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