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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1918
Page
2
Editorial extols the armistice signed by German envoys noting Paris time and the dawn of peace. It argues Germany is humbled, its empire collapsed, and heavy reparations loom, while questioning the morality of enforcing punishment. It condemns German crimes and portrays Allied mercy as insufficient.
The former Kaiser Wilhelm II his wife and crown prince reside in Holland after fleeing public wrath in Germany. England has indictments for murder against him and extradition proceedings may bring him to trial for crimes against humanity.
Late Saturday the Kaiser abdicated and the Crown Prince renounced his succession to the throne of the German empire and of Prussia. The Government was left in the hands of Deputy Friedrich Ebert, Vice President of the Social Democratic party and President of the main committee of the Reichstag. This news was considered a forerunner of Germany accepting the armistice terms.
A newspaper note marks November 11 1918 as a day in history and predicts a nearby date for the signing of a peace treaty, highlighting a moment of global significance and anticipated relief.
Business activity in Bristol paused yesterday as workers and shoppers observed a broad shutdown mood. Citizens wore forced smiles amid a rare citywide pause, signaling a return period after earlier disruptions.
Local items note several business places closed today for the victory celebration and court docket activity was continued by Judge F. H. Hammill. Navy and state guard actions include Camp Devens visits by Lieut Dwyer and a Rhode Island State Guard drill led by Capt Bourn.
Community events include Victory Shoes at Edgehill Temple No 3 Pythian Sisters meeting Thursday, Wampanoag Encampment No 9 I O O F Thursday, and Bristol Eagles postponement due to Liberty Day. Local clubs host dances, choir rehearsals, and charity drives while workers' schedules note Herreshoff shipyard half day.
The Italian societies were left musicless as the Herreshorst Marine Band was hired without Col Hathaway or the Bristol War Welfare Committee knowing. Malafronte is blamed by locals though he had no role other than stating he did not know if the Italian groups had engaged the band.
The Y M C A basketball team opens its season Thursday evening against the Sailors from S P 2840. Both teams are in good form and a fast game is expected. The manager plans a series of games with North Attleboro Taunton New Bedford Boston Providence Fall River and Marlboro teams.
Richard B. Comstock addressed Bristol committees on Friday as the United War Work Campaign seeks its local $20,000 quota. Dwight L. Rogers of Providence outlined campaign methods while ten district captains were named and boys and girls pledged to earn $5 each. The United States Rubber Co at Col S P Colt presidency pledged £250,000 for the effort.
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