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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1922
Page
4
The text traces Lake Erie’s name to an inland sea said to be named by Indigenous people. It mentions the Zéribe and Iroquois connections, Higwatha’s federation of Indians called the Five Nations, and warfare against other tribes. It notes the aries tribe’s decline and asserts their name survives in the lake’s title.
The New York Herald reports Philippine gold exists in mountain sources across Luzon and other islands though aluvial deposits have long been mined. Spaniards failed to subdue interior tribes hindering exploration and American enterprise has not yet engaged, as some tribes view digging as sacrilege and fear divine wrath.
Danish ornithologist Christian Mortensen details migration routes from Jutland to Transylvania and the Marmara Sea then to Asia Minor and Africa. About 1 500 storks were ringed in Jutland 1911 to 1920 with 55 recoveries. Average flight about 18 miles per day. journey to the Orange Free State spans roughly 15 000 miles. Birds halt south through January then likely return by the same path.
Mrs. A. A. DeWitte leads the Missouri auxiliary in securing paroles for seven veterans from the state penitentiary at Jefferson City. The men, all mentally ill or suffering tuberculosis, will receive weekly progress reports and close supervision as the auxiliary seeks broader policy adoption for rehabilitation. Gov. Arthur M. Hyde pledged that additional former servicemen in need would be sent to government hospitals.
General Roy Hoffman, a prominent Oklahoma American Legion figure, had 42 minutes to travel by air from Oklahoma City to a distant event, reflecting a rapid transit segment reported in the paper.
Lawton delivered a patriotic address with Lieut. Charles Mills aboard an airplane to cover 100 miles with four minutes to spare, highlighting swift transport and a ceremonial flight.
The Hazleton American Legion forms a committee to educate residents on proper flag display and conduct when the flag passes. Officials report no resentment toward the effort and note widespread willingness to learn, with violations seen as ignorance or carelessness. They urge similar committees in other cities and towns.
A village man seeks a $50,000 accident policy from an insurance agent while admitting he is a bad risk. He owns fast race cars and acknowledges often riding with other men’s wives. The agent refuses, noting the peril to his company and implying the man’s own wife is at risk.
In Bristol Rhode Island notices announce removal action against executor Thomas W Gilchrist in the estate of William H Sanford with a dec 4 hearing date. Also Samuel Hudson estate final account filed for distribution with citations to be published in Bristol Phenix for fourteen days.
Guardian appointed for Elizabeth Colt of Bristol by the Probate Court with bond filed. All claimants must file with the Clerk within six months from first advertisement. Industrial Trust Co by W Metcalfe assistant trust officer.
Bristol probate items include wills for Anna R Thompson and Levenie P Greene with hearings set for November 20 1922. Notices call for publication in the Bristol Phoenix over a two week span. Also Mary Ann Gladding’s estate seeks sale of land to cover debts and expenses with court authorization requested.
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