Bristol War Welfare Committee appeals for funds for servicemen
The Bristol War Welfare Committee, led by the Phoenix editor as secretary treasurer, spent 440.47 on chocolates and tobacco for local and deployed Bristol servicemen. Contributions totaling 446.66 were raised, leaving 6.13 on hand. Citizens and groups such as Babbitt Women's Relief Corps and Merreshoff steel workers donated further sums. A new drive will support gifts for class 1 trainees, with acknowledgments printed in the Phoenix.
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Merreshoff Steel Workers
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German Surrender Now Depends on Continued Force
The article argues that Germany's fate hinges on sustained military pressure rather than diplomacy. It credits Italian General Diaz and Allied armies with compelling Austria to submit and claims American soldiers and sailors aided in breaking Teutonic resistance, underscoring force as the decisive argument.
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Bulgaria
Turkey
Austria
Diaz
In Rhode Island Race O S h a u n e s s y Backed
A fragmentary report notes Higgins declaring unqualified for Congressman OShaughnessy while the President sides with OShaughnessy and Troy against Colt and Kennedy. A line invokes God save the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
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Higgins
O’shaunessy
O'Shaunessy
Troyas
Colt
Kennedy
Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
New York Women Vote For First Time In State and Congressional Tickets
The women of New York cast ballots today for state and congressional races marking their first participation in these elections. Their entry introduces uncertainty about the outcome and potential shifts in voting patterns across districts.
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New York
Bristol Hotel proprietor charged with selling liquor to sailors
A special Town Council session charged James McLaughlin owner of the Bristol Hotel with selling intoxicating liquor to sailors in uniform. Attorney Joseph A Hammill represented McLaughlin while William T O'Donnell spoke for the police. Hearing postponed to Friday evening. James A Bosworth and John M Lannon appointed special constables.
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James F. McLaughlin
Bristol Hotel
James McLaughlin
Bristol
McLaughlin
Joseph A Hammill
Police Department
William T O'Donnell
James A. Bosworth
John M Lannon
Bristol notices and greetings from Bristol and vicinity
Local items include an Altar Society dance at G A R Hall for the new Italian church, reopened St Mary’s Sunday school after influenza closures, and marriage intentions filed for Alfredo Alves and Maria Anselmo plus Francisco Silva and Luiza Vargas. Also reported are visits from Gov Printing Office staffer Howard E. Sherman, Mrs Mary Codman’s return from Europe, Lieut W Fred Williams’s wound recovery, and Rhode Island activities including Mothers Club events and a German rifle gift to Miss Rose Callan. The Probate Court appoints Judge Edward L. Leahy as First Lieutenant, and the Rhode Island State Guard forms a Sanitary Unit with local officers and town-supplied equipment.
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St. Mary's Church
Howard E. Sherman
Government Printing Office
Washington, D. C
Sarah E. Sherman
High Street
Alfredo Alves
Maria Anselmo
Francisco O. Silva
Luiza C. Vargas
Mary E. Codman
Europe
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Bristol
Windmill Point
W. Fred Williams
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Council of Presidents
Rhode Island
National Conference of Mothers and Parent- Teachers’ Association
State Normal School
Rose Callan
L. H. Callan
107Th U. S. Engineers
France
Place & Foster's
Edward L. Leahy
Adatcute
Arthur
First Sign of a Cold Prompts Early Take
A cautious start to the season shows early symptoms of a chilly spell as observers warn of lingering colds. Health officials advise early precautions and monitoring for vulnerable groups.
Miss Makowsky to Attend Lasell Seminary
News from Bristol covers Miss Ethel Makowsky leaving Colt Memorial High School for Auburndale Massachusetts to join Lasell Seminary. Other local updates note relatives abroad safe return and community efforts for Liberty Bond payments and war work drives.
Under the Yoke and a Western at Star Theatre
Theda Bara stars in Under the Yoke a Philippines romance set during American occupation with a captured American captain freed by soldiers after a revolt. William S Hart headlines Staking His Life a five act Western. Louise Glaum stars in A Law Unto Herself a Paralta play Thursday.
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Philippines
Stas
Thadtre
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Stay
Ite
Daggehter
Roricer
William S Hart
Louise Glaum
School Committee Holds Special Session Accepts Resignations
The Fall River School Committee met in a special session last evening. Miss Margaret M. O Connell of Newport resigned from Byfield as a grade teacher and will move to Cranston Public Schools. Fall River teachers praised include Miss Hannah McMullen Miss E Mildred Gorman and Miss Vera McDermott. Helen F Purcell supervisor of household arts receives a $100 raise to 800 yearly. A continuation school plan was approved but not opened due to National India Rubber Company workers needed for government orders and influenza related slowdowns. A hearing on Mrs Mary M Harvey beauty salary claim of 325 was scheduled in Providence with committee representation by Rear Admiral John R Edwards Thomas H DeCoudres and Philip Brady.
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Newport
Byfield
O’connell
Cranston
Fall River
Hannah McMullen
E. Mildred Gorman
Vera McDermott
Helen F. Purcell
Purcell
Watertown
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Thomas H. DeCoudres
National India Rubber Company
Mary M Harvey
Providence
John R. Edwards
Thomas H DeCoudres
Philip Brady
Sweet Revenge and a Mule Beehive Incident
A Cleveland man kicked by a mule seeks revenge by backing the animal toward a beehive until it kicks. The report mixes in a theater note about E Atkinson of Boston claiming an unusual Romeo and Juliet performance in the Midwest with a balcony-card game gag.
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E. Atkinson
Boston
Middle West
Odorizer Tube Provides Clean Odor Options Under Rim
The tube is easily removed and filled and sits under the rim for a clean odor presence. It functions as an odorizer without implying a lavatory, offering several pleasant odor strengths to choose from.
Canning Record for Bristol Town Canning Efforts
Bristol Food Conservation Committee reports a high season tally through Oct 8 with 9326 quarts of vegetables 3575 quarts of fruits 8659 glasses of preserved goods 197 quarts salted products and 283 quarts dried products Miss Brown's Providence office notes Bristol yields the state’s highest record this year The committee thanks contributors for cooperation led by Mrs C T Sherman chairman.
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