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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1917
Page
3
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports rising shortages and pressure on railway operators as plans push workers to extend shifts and improve service amid high demand. Officials say credit limits hinder upgrades while labor groups demand better conditions and funding in the next few weeks.
An unclear report mentions a fire at a location with damaged details. The readable portions reference fire crews and potential damages but lack specific names, places, or outcomes.
Campaign events planned at Narragansett Hotel Providence include a banquet and reception with Billy Sunday. Rev Edward Holyoke of Calvary Baptist chosen presiding. speakers include John D Rockefeller Jr NY Rev A Conrad Park Street Boston Chester Campbell Boston and Rev Kat Reiland NY. George Sunday expected to attend with a male quartet providing music.
The church group meets this evening at 7 30 at the parsonage 154 Wood Street. Instead of the regular prayer meeting the service is devoted to missions Miss Eunice M Allen will speak on Our Missions in Japan Miss Mabel Bovay will sing a solo and an offering for missions will be taken.
A Bristol town meeting, led by Judge Hammill Woods chair, discussed a bridges funding bill. Key figures Warren Representative Peck and Senator Smith of Barrington argued over fair tax burdens, with Bristol and East Providence bearing scrutiny and questions on state aid and passage potential.
Mrs Minnie OToole former resident of this town died Oct 23 at her mother’s home in Watertown Massachusetts after six weeks illness She was 38 Born in Central Falls she later lived here Survived by son Ernest daughter Helen Bennett sister Mrs Frederick Williams and four brothers Funeral held Saturday at Sacred Heart Church East Watertown and interment at St Marys Cemetery in this town
Daniel Quinn Jr son of Daniel and Mary Quinn died Friday evening about 9 30 at his parents Burton Street home from diphtheria. He had been ill about 10 days. Burial was private Saturday at 4 pm from the parental home and he rests at St Marys Cemetery.
In the Fifth District Court Judge F H Hammill held a morning session. A man charged with assault with a knife against Jose and Louis De Costa pleaded not guilty, case continued two weeks, $500 surety required. Four youths faced Juvenile Court for nuisances near Colt Memorial High School, reprimanded and warned.
A wartime appeal describes the Glove Waistcoat Society in New York sending worn gloves fur coats and leather scraps to England. Waste leather is fashioned into wind proving waistcoats and gloves sold to fund soldiers and sailors relief. The project provides paid work for distressed workers and uses old garments to support a national economy. Contributions urged to Miss Bunn at the YMCA building.
A humorous verse imagining postwar victory unleashes imagery of an Irish Kaiser in Berlin. It swaps German tunes for Irish reels and envisions Irishities in the Kaiser’s palace with shamrocks, corned beef, and a shift from German symbols to Irish identity.
Local reader George N. Dunbar credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing his kidney trouble after cold-related distress. He says two boxes from Buffington's Pharmacy resolved symptoms and he has had no issues for over four years. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo New York endorses the remedy.
The Prudence Island Fishing Club members returned Saturday night after a three week effort to recruit the funny tribe for their denticulated hooks. They boasted a ton-weight tautog catch, noting contributions to food conservation during the Liberty Loan drive. Members listed: FB Dimond, F Reg Dimond, Charles F Dimond, Dr W Fred Williams, Samuel Kinder, Everett Lee Church, J H Wall, Dr O R Siegel, Charles Liscomb.
The funeral for William Williams, who died last Wednesday, was held Saturday at 2 30 PM from 999 Hope Street with state and town officials attending. Interment was at North Cemetery. Rev Anson B Howard led services. Bearers included Albertus A Alden and others. A second private funeral for Henry C Manning, who died last Friday, occurred yesterday at his Central Street home with Rev A B Howard officiating and interment at North Cemetery. Bearers included Albert Gale and James Chapman.
The Star Theatre showcases Theda Bara in The Tiger Woman six acts plus The Fighting Trail and comedies. Wednesday features Charlie Chaplin in The Champion two reels and The Man Who Made Good five acts with Is Marriage Sacred. Thursday presents Edith Storey and Antonio Moreno in The Captain of the Grey Horse Troop as government ticket tax begins with 10c 15c and 17c prices.
The document outlines the Evening High School program with courses in advanced stenography and typewriting on Tuesday and Thursday, typewriting on Tuesday and Thursday, and typewriting with English literature on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Beginning students in stenography, typewriting, bookkeeping, and arithmetic report Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The Industrial Trust Company records the death of John Howard Manchester at his Bradford Street home on September 13 1917. He served the town in banking and public offices as Director of the First National Bank and Trustee of the Bristol Institution for Savings, elected 1889 and Vice President 1895, later merging with the Bristol Branch of the Industrial Trust Company in 1900. The board expresses deep sympathy to his family.
A patriotic address on Americans ization is planned for Sunday evening November 4 at 8 o clock at the Pastime Theatre. Miss Mary Austin author of The Promised Land and The Stranger at our Gates will be the principal speaker. Theodore Francis Green will speak on the Alien situation and Gov Beeckman endorses the event urging all Americans to attend. Miss Austin will answer questions on citizenship.
Burnside Lodge No 34 Knights of Pythias plans a weekly convention to inter the Pages and celebrate the Grand Lodge visitation. Deputy Grand Chancellor George S Marshall of Newport district leads officers as members travel by 7 oclock ferry to Redwood Lodge Newport for the event.
John Jig Wilkinson, badly injured when his automobile was struck by an electric car on Hop Street near Pappodiesquaw road last Thursday evening, has slightly improved. Dr J Tas brouck says recovery will take two to three weeks before he can be up, with possible complications. Wilkinson is at his sister Mrs Bling’s home on Huatol necks.
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