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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1918
Page
2
Editorial notes widespread city rejoicing over a false report that Germany agreed to armistice terms. It laments the hoax but points to revolts and riots in Kiel and Berlin and suggests German officials may push for peace talks with Marshal Foch soon.
Senator Colt won by a large plurality, praised for his character and Americanism, enduring opposition abuse. He carried every town except Providence Central Falls West Warwick and Woonsocket, with a 344 vote plurality in Bristol described as complimentary.
Germany owes about thirty five billion dollars in war debt, around two fifths of national wealth, with nearly ten more expected to rebuild Belgium France and repair war damage in England and shipping. Allied pressure continues despite domestic sympathy for Wilson’s postwar plan.
Voters in the Third District backed a controversial congressional candidate, highlighting the gap between public support and the candidate’s record and character. This suggests a broader disconnect between party rank and file and the chosen nominee.
The Phoenix editor sends a letter to William L. Connery dated November 6, 1918, congratulating him on his state senate victory. The note notes Rhode Island gains an additional Republican congressman, and mentions Colt defeating O'Shaunessy, expressing personal satisfaction.
Local news covers wartime notices and social events. Highlights include J J Goodacre of Hamilton Mass preaching at Congregational Memorial Chapel, a barber price rise to 35 cents for a haircut and 15 cents for a shave, shift of Monday closing to 1 pm, and a citywide masquerade for the Acolytes Guild. Community updates note war casualty lists, soldiers’ arrivals in England, church gifts, civic meetings, and local happenings at Trinity Church, the Y M C A, and various halls.
Frank J Cheney sworn as senior partner of Cheney firm. claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh by internal use. Advertisement notes testimonials, asks readers to send for info, lists J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. price 76c. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The funeral for Joseph Giunta a Hope Street barber who died last Monday at 587 Wood Street was held Wednesday at 8 30 from his home to the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel for a high mass of requiem. Rev Joseph Poja celebrated with Gregorian mass sung by the choir directed by Miss Catherine E Connery. Miss Caroline Maturi sang Pie Jesu at offertory and De Profundis closed the mass. Neo Sicilia Society attended in a body with martial music and pallbearers. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery.
Comrade Marcus N Streeter died Tuesday night at the Soldiers Home after a two year illness. He was 76 or 77, born in Providence, served with Company G First Rhode Island Light Artillery in the Civil War, and lived at the Soldiers Home for 13 years. He leaves a brother Orval Streeter, another brother in Providence, and a son William of Whitinsville and a Providence daughter. Funeral was held this morning.
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