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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1909
Page
4
The document notes that Public Laws were passed during the January Session of 1909 and that the chapters are numbered continuously from the General Laws Revision of 1909, outlining the legal framework and legislative organization of the period.
Amendment of Chapter 1592 sets new registration rules for vehicle owners including sworn statements of ownership, motor details, and horsepower determinations. It updates certificate issuance, transfer rules, duplicate and temporary plates, and penalties, with fee schedules and public record access.
The act amends Section 21 of Chapter 277 to redefine penalties for transporting a state resident or any person eighteen or older out of state without consent. It also strengthens penalties for abducting or concealing a child under eighteen, with intent to deprive lawful guardians or to obtain reward, and imposes life to five-year terms. The act takes effect upon passage.
An act amends Sec 4 of Chapter 984 to make every common law assignment for the benefit of creditors dissolve prior attachments and liens within four months, with costs as a preferred claim. It empowers the superior court to order necessary conveyances to implement the section and preserves bona fide purchaser protections and existing liens. Sec 2. Takes effect upon passage.
Chapter 457 amends Section 252 to allow an action for a resident of the state to be commenced within a limited time after the defendant returns to the state if the action accrued outside and could be attached. It also bars actions arising outside the state that were already barred where the action arose.
The document outlines acts on teaching salaries in public schools and motor vehicle regulations. It sets a minimum annual salary of four hundred dollars for teachers from 1910, with state incentives for towns. also authorizes the State Board of Public Roads to summon witnesses, administer oaths, and enforce orders, with a broad scope and repeals of inconsistent acts. It includes amendments to offenses against private property, detailing fines and imprisonment for theft of livestock, vehicles, and boats, and penalties for improper use of motor vehicles, with limited exceptions.
Chapter 461 revises tax assessment standards under General Laws Chapter 45 as amended. It requires real estate taxes to be assessed to owners with separate tracts described and valued as practicable. It prohibits taxpayers from using small description defects to dodge taxes unless a true account of all ratable estate is provided to assessors.
Chapter 462 authorizes the state librarian with the secretary of state to sell exchange or destroy duplicate books pamphlets or surplus supplies not usable in the state library All proceeds go to the state general treasurer The act takes effect upon passage and repeals inconsistent acts Attest: Charles P Bennety Secretary of State
A Chicago Tribune note recalls a trial over a patent right that seemed dull and duller, with a tall lawyer named Short reading a 6,000 word document he called a brief. The exchange highlights the humor in legal proceedings.
Disraeli humorously defended a member of parliament accused of bad spelling by remarking that a man must be an idiot who could not spell a word more ways than one. The quip highlights his wit in parliamentary light banter.
A Houston testimonial praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as curing years of female ailments including dyspepsia and liver trouble. Mrs. Bessie L Hicks recounts improved health after one bottle, urging other women to try the remedy and noting prior doctor visits were ineffective. The letter emphasizes honesty and asks readers to verify by contacting the writer.
Extensive dispute over who first reached the North Pole escalates as Dr. Cook and Commander Peary exchange accusations. Peary calls Cook’s tale a gold brick while promising new proof. Cook vows to reveal full facts to a world tribunal and defendsEskimos as nomads not private property.
The London Lancet recommends a simple formaldehyde and water solution as an effective fly-killer with minimal odor and low risk to humans. Ten cents of formaldehyde covers a family through summer. Pyrethrum powder burned in the home is another insect killer from drug stores.
Rebbecca Harding Davis in St Nicholas urges millions of American youths to balance ambition with home life. She stresses outdoor frolics, music, pets, and anniversaries as sources of happiness and character, arguing these nurture humanity beyond making money and social status.
District Court session heard one case William R Perry versus Pauline Ke breck a writ of trespass and ejectment decided for the defendant with costs. Judge F H Hammill represented the defendant and Thomas H Crowley the plaintiff. Several cases continued including Mary Rogers versus Joseph Bettencourt Italian Society versus Anton Mora and others with multiple assault matters slated for next Thursday at Warren.
A fragment shows a diner scene with complaints about prices and a tense exchange. Walter claims they have been out of some items for some time, while an aggrieved voice questions conscience and care.
Dr and Mrs JF Tourtellotte donate a brick high school building to Thompson as a memorial to their children. The dedication on September 4 featured a chairman named Andem who grew up in Bristol and attended local public schools. Construction cost is shown as 000.
Travelers Guide N Y N H and Hartford Railroad announces the electric car service schedule in effect starting May 27 1909 detailing routes and operating times for ongoing passenger transit in the region.
Newport and Providence Railway Company issues a timetable detailing schedule and routes. The compact card lists stop points, departure and arrival times, and service notes for the line operating between Newport and Providence.
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