House Fire Damages Wood Street Tenement
A two tenement house at 244 Wood Street owned by Terrence McCarty suffered extensive damage from fire smoke and water on Sunday evening with losses in the hundreds. James P Murphy lived in the lower unit with his family. Fire response from the Fifth District followed a call by James W Franklin. The blaze started in the cellar reportedly from spontaneous combustion and was controlled after about an hour of effort. No serious injuries.
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Terrence McCarty
Wood Street
McCarty
James P. Murphy
Fifth District
James W. Franklin
Phenix Insurance Company
Providence
Murphy
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Balloting in General Assembly shows Colt gaining on Wetmore
On the final day of the session, balloting for U S Senator began after noon. Seven ballots occurred in the first hour with Col Colt gaining and Wetmore losing as Hoxie switched to Colt. Goddard and Lieut Gov Jackson are absent and 109 present. Seventh ballot shows Colt 289, Wetmore 30, Goddard 4. 55 needed for a choice. Balloting continues with expectations Colt will win before adjournment despite possible extension into the evening.
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Wetmore
Col. Colt
U. S
General Assembly
Mr. Wetmore
Representative Hoxie
Goddard
Gov. Jackson
Colt
Open Meeting of Babbitt Post on Patriots Day
Babbitt Post No 15 G A R held an open meeting in G A B R Aall with member and Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps guests. About 100 attended a program of piano trio, vocal and violin solos, readings, and a recitation. Remarks by Col Joseph B Burgess, George H Peck, and Rev John McVay tied to Lexington and Concord Patriots' Day. A collation followed and dancing concluded the event.
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Babbitt Post
R. Aall
Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps
Luella Huestis
Mary R. Fish
Joseph L. Buffam
Joseph Duffy
Lillian Nicholas
Bertha Bennett
Warren
Elizabeth L. F. Carey
William H. Sisson
Paul Mrevere
Joseph B. Burgess
George H. Peck
John McVay
State Street M. E
McVay
Lexington and Concord
Y M C A Notes on Gymnastic Exhibition and Game
The Bristol Y M C A hosts its annual gymnastic exhibition Thursday with marching drills apparatus work and music led by Miss Helen Warren. A basketball game follows between Bristol High School and Y M C A Students with a tight series decision that went to overtime.
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Galxé
Cabe-Départment
Medgvins4th
Shamik Ras
Bristol
Helen Warren
Bristol High School
High School
Stowell
Lt Hill
McCaughey
R.f
Sid Herreshof
Nat M Herreshoff
Wilson
Tobin
T.Q
Pickles
Newman
Manchester
Clark
Morris
Rounds
R.g
District Court Hears Drunkard Plea and Civil Trials
Roger Winward pleaded guilty to being a common drunkard and was given a two week sentence postponement by Judge Bosworth after paying 8.75 dollars plus costs. In Bernard Hart vs Walter J Tubbs the default was granted for the plaintiff. Domenican Romano vs Giuseppe Georgas ended with judgment for 36.75 and costs for the plaintiff assisted by attorney William T O Donnell. a Providence Italian attorney represented the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Winward
Bosworth
Winward
Bernard Hart
Walter J. Tubbs
William T. O'Donnell
Domenican Romanova
Giuseppe Georgas
William T. O’donnell
Providence
Historical Society Visits Barrington Saturday
The Veteran Citizens Historical Society of Providence visited Barrington meeting at Town Hall at 2 o clock to view the town’s historical room and Barrington Antiquarian Society relics. Led by Thomas W. Bicknell the group toured Maxwell's Corner historic site, graves of John Thomas Allin John Rogers and Rev Solomon Townsend, and the first Rhode Island Congregational Church site.
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Veteran Citizens’ Historical Society of Providence
Barrington
Barrington Antiquarian Society
Mumford
Maxwell's Corner
Bee
Spa
John Thomas Allin
John Rogers
Solomon Townsend
Old Congregations
Rhode Island
Thomas W. Bicknell
Engine Break Causes Factory Calender Closures
An engine break in a small cast ing wrist plate at the National India Rubber Company plant halted calender and cutting rooms yesterday morning. Parts were sent to Providence for a replacement arm and the engine operated normally again this morning. Shoe and gaiter rooms stayed closed today but will reopen tomorrow with resumed work in calender and cutting departments.
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National India Rubber Company
Providence
Hidden Lessons From Nature and Revelation
The quote reflects that nature and revelation share mysteries yet offer clear, practical guidance for daily conduct. It emphasizes that both sources, though differing in form, teach concrete duties and moral lessons applicable to everyday life.
The Greatest Happiness Is Comforting Others
A brief reflective line noting that true joy in life comes from comforting others and supporting those in need.
Madrid scam letter seeks 160000 from ex-banker plight
Saturday W Fred Fish received another Madrid Qon letter claiming a fallen ex-banker with a rich inheritance. The writer asks Fish to wire 480000 for a promised one‑third share, instructing initial cable reply and later recovery. warnings note such Spanish conspirators have been exposed before and no local has fallen for them.
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Fred Fish
Madrid
Spain
Motorman Burns in Electric Train Crash Near Riverside
Charles Duquette of Warren, a Consolidated Railroad motorman, suffered severe burns to face hands and ankles when an electric short circuit near Riverside Friday evening caused him to brake and open a car window. He escaped through the door, was treated, and returned home to Warren where he remains bedridden for weeks. He runs Bristol to Providence and Fall River trips and is a member of Bristol Aerie No. 96538 F O.
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Charles Duquette
Warren
Consolidated Railroad
Riverside
Gnovardis
Bristol
Providence
Fall River
Bristol Aerie
F. O
Colt Memorial High School Nears Finishing Stage
Marble work is complete except around the main entrance on Hope street. Two 22-ton pillars and allegorical pisces remain to be installed in about two months. Roof work waits on new plans as alterations slow progress. First floor fire-proof flooring nearly done. Flesh without a thorn in it isn't human.
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Colt Memorial High School
Hope Street
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