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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1926

Page

6

Porto Rico University Expands Tropical Studies Plans

The University of Porto Rico, established 1903 and funded by island taxes, organizes colleges of education agriculture and mechanic arts law and pharmacy and aims to add a post graduate medical school for tropical diseases. It plans to attract continental students for tropical study and offer pathways for Spanish speaking students to prepare for northern institutions.

Thes Und Universlty Porto “Rico Porto Rico United States Venezuela Colombia Panama Costa Rica Mcaragua Honduras Salvador Guatemala Merico Porta Rico Prac Thea Neesans

Dog reunites with master after 19 months apart

Ta'e of a dog long left at Cherotes Town, TV months to locate owner but the dog finally found Frank Howard, who came to the area 19 months ago. The dog named Mock appeared at Walter Lantsberger's farm south of Watertown, recognized its master, and rejoiced in reunion.

Cherotes Town Oioster Walter Lantsberger Watertown Sioux Falls Howard Lantsberger Farm Die Ward Mock

Steel houses rise to meet workers’ modest means in England

The article notes steel houses and steel barns growing in popularity for working men with small budgets. It cites a recent Carrytown New York example where a new home uses metal lumber framed in a riveted kit, transported and bolted on site. Builders claim any skilled person can assemble the frame using basic tools by following the plans.

England United States Popular Science Monthly Carrytown N

Fat Real Estate Deal Impacts Anticosta Valley

Mo Menier reports a large real estate sale near Anticosta on the Gulf of Lawrence. The transaction is framed as a substantial contribution to public funds, with long term effects weighed against earlier price trends and regional development.

Mo Menier Anticosta le Pawrence

Railways lose passenger revenue to private rivals in New Zealand

Railways suffer reduced passenger income as privately owned motor services run on parallel Wellington routes. In Wel lington neighborhood about 30 cars operate on lines from 19 to 125 miles long, main run Wellington to Wanganu. Winter traffic boosts the service, yet it accounts for only one fifth of total traffic while the quicker services and lower fares lure riders away. Connections with other bus lines ease transfers, diverting traffic from the railways.

New Zealand Maofor Wellogton Wellington Wanganu Wintertown Trafic

Painful memory on rude youth and elder reproof

A reminiscence recalls a young man who taunted an elder, provoking a blunt response. The older man struck with a club, knocking him down, then gave a harsh rebuke. The speaker notes such memories ruin any joy from sharp, mocking remarks.

J Luller

Veteran William H. Zouthee Luther Dies. Civil War Service Recorded

Rehoboth resident William H. Zouthee Luther died Tuesday after a long illness. A Civil War veteran, he enlisted September 1862 in Company H, Third Massachusetts Militia, served until June 1863, re enlisted 1864 in Eighteenth Massachusetts Militia, discharged May 12, 1865. He resided at East Providence since 1924, a Bucklin Post G A R member. Survived by son William R. Luther of 266 Sutton Avenue East Providence. funeral at his son's home 2 PM tomorrow, burial at Springvale Cemetery Rumford.

William H. Zouthee Luther Hoboth Lakeville Mass Massachusetts Militia Aig. I Masachusetts East Providence Bucklin Post William R. Luther Sutton Avenue Springvale Rumford

Funeral rites for Miss Virginia Turner Richmond

Funeral services for Miss Virginia Turner Richmond of High Street were held at 11 o’clock Wednesday in the First Congregational Church. Rev James J Goodacre officiated, with burial at North Cemetery.

Virginia Turner Richmond High Street Providence First Congregational Church James J Goodacre North Cemetery

Coming Events at Trinity Parish House and Rogers Memorial Chapel

On Wednesday and Tuesday evenings in November parish and church groups host events. The Parish Aid Society holds a Wednesday 3 PM whist session at Trinity Parish House. The Flower Committee of First Congregational Church hosts a musical on Tuesday November 9 at 8 PM in Rogers Memorial Chapel.

Trinity Parish House Parish Aid Society Flower Committee First Congregational Church Rogers Memorial Chapel

Real Estate Transfers From McKenna to Da Cruz

Frank E. McKenna transfers 24 lots of land on the Bay View Park plat to Joseph Da Cruz in a recorded real estate action. The transaction notes the transfer of ownership and parcel identifiers within the Bay View Park development.

Frank E. McKenna Joseph da Cruz Bay View Park

Births in town announce Doyle and Jordan children

Atothe Truesdale Hospital Fall River born October 18 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Franccm Jo Doyle of this town. Jordan born October 21 a son to Mr and Mrs Arthur FE Jordan in the town.

Jordan Arthur FE Jordan

Died Comrade Waitham H Luther at Soldiers Home

In this town on Oct 19 Comrade Waitham H Luther died at the Soldiers Home in his 87th year. He served as a longtime local figure and was remembered at the observance.

Luther Waitham H Luther

Birth of an Idea Raquel Meller Dinner Story in New York

A New York dinner recounts Raquel Meller telling how Sarah Bernhardt once faced poverty and urged selling jewels. Bernhardt quipped there isn’t a jeweler in Paris who wouldn’t jump at the chance to admire her collection. The tale leads to a famous sale at the Salle Poire.

Raquel Meller New York Bernhardt Sarah Bernhardt Sug Paris Arehontai Saenh Sarah Berntaradis Salle Pouor Saad

Moon’s Long Twilight Halts Near Poles Revealed

Naval observatory notes describe the moon staying above the horizon for about two weeks then below it for two weeks at the poles. Near the Arctic and Antarctic circles there are days when the moon does not rise, while in winter the sun and moon cycles shift with extended periods of daylight or night.

Naval Observatory Aretie

Chinese Like Lily Soup Dish Debuts in Video Preview

An obscure report notes a nouveau dish described as Chinese like Lily soup featured in a video teaser from a chef or restaurant. It highlights a fusion creation and its reception in early tasting chatter.

Mickie Warns Against Free Ads to Stay in Business

A columnist voice titled Mickie warns readers not to expect free advertisement space in stock in trade disclosures. The note emphasizes that paid advertising sustains the newspaper’s operation and benefits readers with continued service.

Theories on a Land That Might Exist Near Alaska

The piece discusses speculative ideas about a landmass north of Alaska and the possible origins of local wildlife observations. It notes sightings of ducks moving directly northward from Point Burton in early summer and returning months later with their young, presenting theories supporting the land’s existence.

Alaska Angest Bart Point Burton Lund

Bristol Rhode Island 1926 General Election Notice

State and Bristol town authorities warn voters in Bristol to elect representatives to the Seventy Congress and General Assembly on November 2 1926. Propositions include bonds for Washington Bridge construction Rhode Island College improvements a new state office building and court houses in Providence and Newport and reconstruction and expansion of Exeter School Cranston institutions and more.

John W. Church Bristol Artillery Armory State Street Bradford Street Rhode Island United States Fox General Assembly Washington Bridge Seekonk River City of Providence East Providence Provence Rhode Island State College South Kingstown Dha Rhode Island College of Education Omias Newport Atate Oreich Laean Honda Exeter School Cranston Yeus Samuel R Avery Honkintgrer Tashan Central Falls Frederick Lattle Compton Matthew AN HI Fours North Travidence Sidnes Chord Patrick J Cox Woonsocket L'Eter Pawtucket Abraham Te Datson Wenterls Mugene Smithfield Ager Littlefield New Shoreham Robert A McMeehan Matteson Warwick Hilario Witham Peckham Middletown Arthur T Phetteplace John Howers Cumberland Adolph F Rletzel Charlestown Samuel R Sobinaen Kingstown Toreph Keenwich Tarry Sanderson Johnston Maan Saas Warren Wollam I Sharpe Keenwich Herbert Slocum Alberta North Barrington William H Thaser Charles Weaver Richmond Willian Whitehouse Newport P’verett Whitfor Coventry Ays House OF Representatives Yena Frank Saallou Frank FE Harber Karles Harre Edouard i Bolan Rooster Woonsocket Benjamin F c Bossa Portsmouth Eadward Brow Frederck R Brownell Little Compton Fred K Rudiong Coventrs Edward Fast Providence Ayers Briator Thomas H Byrnes Togenh Cahill Utford Campbell Westerly Benjamin Cianciarulo Providence Eorge 1 Lark Providence Francis Bs Condon Central Falls Tamer Crofton Cranston Providence Arthur Dexter Foster Les Tour New Shoreham Harlen Kaston Providence Reorgze Fleurant Woonsocket Anne I Forand Henrys Warren Gagnon Herbut Gardiner Exeter Alphonse Ganvin Lincoln Murwin Harrall Providence Harrs Thorasitz Providence Bdawin Hoxsle Weat Greenwich Harold I Hue Lincoln Lincoln Huehes Providence Peter F Tamestown Lewis W Hull Philipp Tossin Tohn J Kelley Cumberland Tames H Klemnan Tohn A Lawson Warwick Pletcher Jowason Newport A LeBlanc Woonsocket Alphonse Pawtucket Louis W Leeburn Tames Letchton West Warwick Frank W Lockwood Warwick Toucitt Central Falia Thomas McCoy Pawtucket Bernard T McElroy Earl H McKenzie West Warwick McKeown Daniel F McLaughlin Michael P McLaughlin William A Maher Newnport Alexander Marshall James JT Martin James H Mathewa John B. Mitchell Charles F Moses Eugene H. Mulvey Henry G Neabitt Adelbert I. Northup Narragansett Isabelle Ahearn O'Neill Samuel R. Averys Hopkinton Frederick AH Hadington Matthew Hs Burnside North Providence Winfield Church Narragansett Sidney Clifford Peter Eugene N Frank K. Ballou Frank F. Barber Pawtucket Charles Barre Pawtucket Fdouard BR Belhumeur Woonsocket Bergstrom East Tieenwich John E. Kolan Cranston Telasphere Rouvier Woonsocket Benjamin F C Brovd Portamouth Thomas A Rov le Cranston O Frederick Ho Brownell Littl Compton Fred R Budlong Coventrs Edward JL. Ryvers East Providence Joseph St Cahill Providence Henjamin Clanciaru Remington Oscar Roberto Woensocket Tohn H Seanner Henry W . Schroeder Cranaton Henry Sherman Ry “Harles Steere Smithfield Strachan Pawtucket Frank Sturtevant Thibodeau George Utter Westerls Wayr Vincenzo J Reroducci Herbert Hiss Nathan Bowen Brown Providence Brown Einestown Thomas H Ry Clifford W Campbell Clark Francia F. Condon Central Falls Giles P Thomas P McCoy Bernard I Alberic Archambault Weatarwick Oy Samuel RK Avery Kinton Barty Central Falla Matthew H Burnside North Providence Patrick J Cox Cruise Granger Earl M. Irons Eugene Littlefield Robert G McMeehan Edgar EK Matteson Warwick O Tohn Peckham Scituate William J Bergstrong Herbert Bliss John E. Rolan Lewis Tiverton George I Frank W Lockwood Earl H McKenzie Daniel F McLaughlin Everett P Mathewson David E Mills A Tohn B Mitchell Providence Charles F Moss Henry G Nesbitt Adelbert Northup Peck Barrington John P BR Peirce North Kingstown Robert M Potlard Asa A. Pon Roy Rawlings Howard Ray East Frederic A Remington Scituate John H Secannevin Newport Henry Ww Schroeder Cranston Midletown Charles A Steere Frank Steere Glocester William Frank I Sturtevant Providence Byron Sweet Johnaton Bndouard Belhumeur Woonsocket Vt Cennzo J Reroducci Maward Brown Britatol Pry Central Falls O Francia BK Condon Aime Forand Central Falla Vo

Rhode Island Constitution Amendment Proposed by General Assembly

The 1925 Rhode Island General Assembly adopted a resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution. The measure outlines voting rights for citizens 21 and older, tax and budget provisions for towns and cities, and rules for real estate and personal property voters, with the registration period defined as two years ending June 30 prior to general elections.

General Assembly Providence Citigen Ati N and Holden Senate

Rhode Island Considers Constitutional Amendments on Registration

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations outlines amendments to the state constitution. Proposals include Senate composition changes and biennial voter registration with districts formed for representation and equal electors. The secretary of state notes voting details and districts to be read to electors before the election.

Ernest Ll. Sprague

Fragmentary Rhode Island town meeting tally remains unclear

OCR text shows a damaged list of voters and yeas and nays including names such as Burrillville Smithfield Newport and Glocester with scattered fragments and sealing marks. The exact vote tally, date, and action are not readable.

Unclear OCR snippet reports mayhem with garbled names

Fragmentary OCR text shows broken phrases and misread names. The readable parts hint at an event or dialogue but no clear person, place, date, or outcome to anchor a proper news card.

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