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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1920
Page
2
The piece notes Cuba’s wealth decline as sugar prices drop and a cabinet moratorium is declared until December 1 to prevent national collapse. It argues that major institutions resist lowering prices, but warns profiteers must return to conservative trade standards.
The Federal Reserve Board urges energetic action to secure water power as a national asset amid post war readjustment. With rising fuel costs and dwindling reserves, officials predict tapping water power could save energy costs and may reach one billion dollars annually.
Local Water Works manager confirms new water rates are being implemented after the 30 days notice. Warren and Bristol town councils have joined in a legal protest to the Public Utilities Commission, but no hearing date has been set.
The change in time on Sunday set clocks back one hour, aligning railroad schedules with the new time. The shift had little effect beyond giving people an extra hour of rest on Saturday night.
A government estimate shows 3,357,624 veterans eligible for Victory Medals, but only 379,214, about ten percent, have applied so far.
The forecast warns unsettled weather for election day. Forecasters cite scattered showers and variable winds as factors that may affect turnout and travel.
Daylight saving time ended at 2 am as Eastern standard time returned in 90 percent of towns. The Providence Bristol and Fall River branch of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad adjusted with no major changes. Trains operated about the same as the previous year after the change.
The Parish Aid gathers tomorrow in the Parish House at 2.30. Members are urged to bring funds for the United Offering.
William D. Gifford transfers a lot of land on the west side of Metacom Avenue to John Periera and others. The record notes a property conveyance among named parties in a local real estate transfer.
Joseph M. Edmonds returns from Philadelphia while Helen Mahonie visits Medford. William Fischer stops over from New York after Boston. Merriman family back from New Hampshire and New York. Yeoman Connell on 13 day furlough after promotion. Lydia Cooke returns from Mt. Holyoke trip. Hallowe'en dances draw crowds at Naval Reserve and DeFiance Hose Co. parties. Cartier speaks at Hope and State rally. Sherman and Oulton families visit High street. Taft School Mothers Club meets to mark Pilgrims landing anniversary. Vandals break parlor window and street globes. Johnson and Lavander address League of Women Voters. Borges sentenced for concealed weapon, appeals. Weeks Anthony hosts Halloween party for 20 children at 56 High Street.
Miss Lottie Ramsdell guests of Mr and Mrs Clinton T Sherman. Ladies Aid Society meets in vestry this evening. Mrs Hiram A Rowgds rests comfortably after surgery at Rhode Island Hospital. Colt Band hosts open air concert in front of Harding Coolidge Club amid chilly air. Woman's Home Missionary Society to meet Nov 4 at 2:30 at Mrs Sherman’s home 44 Church Street. Barge Rockland with 750 tons of anthracite coal sank at Staples Coal Company dock. wrecking crew to pump water and float ship. Mr and Mrs Alonzo H Reynolds celebrate third anniversary at Metacom Avenue. guests from Providence Warren and town. piano, singing and collation.
Fifty young women gathered last Sunday to form a Daughters of Isabella circle to be named Mt Carmel Circle. State Regent Mrs. John J. Condon attended and addressed the group. Members applied for membership and the next meeting is set for 5 PM next Sunday in the church Sunday School rooms. Condon adds initiation will occur in about a month.
Foggy election eve in town as telegraph operators report results from multiple sites including the Western Union office and the railroad station. The Improvement Association hosts open houses at Harding Coolidge Linden Homes and the Hotel Belvedere with Thomas Mulgrew performing while Col Dixon and others attend.
The regular business meeting of Troop 2 Wilte is set for tomorrow evening and all members are urged to attend. Merit badges Automobiling First Aid to Animals Bird Study and Life Saving were awarded by the Court of Honor of the Greater Providence Council. Handicraft and Photography classes meet Thursday at 7 30 PM. The Bristol Veteran Scout Association will hold its monthly meeting and social next Monday at the Scoutmaster's home 62 Franklin Street.
Lady offers her nearly new five seat family car for sale due to sickness. Self starter, electric lights, motor perfect, clean inside and out, complete tool equipment, spare tires, and tires in good condition. Priced at 350 dollars. Call at residence 98 Harrison St Providence R I or Westminster street car pee. Telephone West
About 150 visitors arrived at the Soldiers' Home Sunday for a Halloween party fundraiser under Arnold Relief Corps No 22 Providence. They were greeted by Commandant Murdock C. McKenzie and Ezra Dixon. A reception followed with a welcome by Mrs Latra J Smith and a program of music and readings. A State flag was presented to McKenzie, and a sergeant- at-arms from Warren women’s corps assisted. Supper was served and later Spooks and Goblins toured wards distributing fruit cake and a rug to each veteran.
A very important meeting of Kearney Post will be held in the Naval Armory on Wednesday evening November 3 at 8 o clock. Members are urged to attend to discuss Armistice Day celebrations replacing the regular first Friday meeting.
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