28 Oct 1924
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1924
Page
1
A nonpartisan circular urges citizens to vote on Election Day and fulfill their duty as stockholders in the United States. It argues turnout determines representation and cites historical voting rates from 1900 to 1920, urging readers to mobilize neighbors and cast ballots on November 1 or 4.
A packed Pastime Theatre hosted a Republican rally with James W Wadsworth Jr and Jesse Metcalf addressing national issues while Aram Pothier and Clark Burdick spoke on state and local topics. Democratic events followed with Gov Pivan, Sen Coggeshall, and Attorney General Carpenter among others speaking to large crowds.
A town editor laments recurring Halloween vandalism by hoodlums who ring bells, desecrate doors and blinds, and escape punishment. The writer urges law and educators to instill respect for property and safety, while a correspondent suggests milder wording to describe the mischief.
Police filed two theft complaints on Friday. Robert H. Bullock said his Hope Street home near Gibson Road was entered with false keys and $28 stolen while his family was away. Mrs Otis Batley reported a spare tire stolen from her car parked on Main Road in the Bristol Highlands area.
The Ladies Committee of the YMCA will gather Thursday evening October 30 at 8 oclock in the YMCA building. They will plan the upcoming Community Supper to honor the distinguished guest Rear Admiral Sims and seek to make the event as distinctive as possible.
Last evening at a Democratic rally outside the headquarters on Hope Street speakers Thomas F Cooney and James F Dunne addressed a large audience. This noon Cris C Keenan congressman from New York spoke at National India Rubber Co and further rallies are planned at different factories during the noon hour each day this week.
Local Republicans announce a major rally at Pastime Theatre scheduled for next Sunday night. Organizers expect a large turnout and plan to mobilize supporters with speeches and campaign messages.
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