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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
2
The Opera House reopened last evening to favorable play quality and a large audience but again suffered from poor ventilation. The editorial condemns the lack of fresh air in public buildings, calling it criminal to force patrons to breathe impure air by habit.
The piece notes Taft's near tie with Roosevelt in a past election as evidence of broad support for the Taft Roosevelt administration and its policies, arguing this signals prosperity through voter confidence. It adds a weather and local damage aside, noting strong winds and a cyclone impact on a street corner, yet saying the underlying support remains undimmed.
Tafts weight at center bucking the line made openings for many other members of the Republican team to make heavy gains. Let the people rule. What they did to Mr. Bryan Tuesday shows that they are capable of intelligent discrimination, at least.
The nation is set to bear a large bill over the next four years but expects ample prosperity to cover the costs. Strong economic outlook supports the plan.
The Bristol Post Office lists daily mails arriving at 7.00, 10.00, 13.00, 2.00, 4.00, 0.45, 7.15 p m and closing at 8.00, 8.45, 11.80 a m, 1.45, 5.45, 7 16 p m. Sunday mails follow the 18 and 1st hour rule for express matter. Outward 7.35 and 11.05 a m, 8.05 and 5.05 p m. Inward 7.45 and 11.45 a m, 2.45 and 6.45 p m.
Notes cover a judge’s residence repaint project on Hopestreet and a bridge whist score display, with Art War ner’s family visit in Bristol Hilllands, a Turkey school talk at Congregational Chapel, yard and water works repairs at Hope and Church, and police urging action on train-riding youths near Thames street. plus civic notices about town hall keys, scenery work, and upcoming games and meetings.
Warning against mercury containing catarrh ointments and urging prescriptions from reputable physicians. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective taken internally. Mentions testimonials and price 75c per bottle, and advertises Take n Family Pills for constipation.
Town reports flurries this morning and a string of local events from election day hold ups to theater plans. Notables include the Mikado performances on Nov 7 and 18, a town council meeting, and civic notices across Bristol and surrounding areas.
Davis in Providence aged 89 years 8 months. Gifford in this town aged 67 years 1 month 24 days. Baker in West Barrington wife Priscilla A Baker aged about 74.
The Bristol Opera House opened the season with the drama When Women Love under Spitz Nathanson and Nason. The audience was large with full house seating and many standing. The cast performed well and the show received praise. announcements promised In the Shadows of the Rockies staged by St Marys A Society next Tuesday. The evening marked the first show since repairs and repainting with new exits noted as appreciated by patrons.
Nov 6 Friday evening Wrist in G ta R Hall under Hobbit Woman's Relief Corps auspices. Nov 10 Tuesday evening Bristol Opera House drama In the Shadow of the Rockier under St Mary's T A Society. Nov 11 Wednesday Ram mage sale Miller Block Bradford Street under Epworth League. Nov 17 and 18 Tuesday and Wednesday evenings Bristol Opera House comic opera Mikado.
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