Forced Out of Business by Unions at Philips-Baker in Providence
The Philips-Baker Company announces closure after a history of disputed union labor demands. About one thousand workers lose jobs as the firm claims it cannot continue under ongoing labor conflicts and missed agreements. The piece urges leadership that can honor deals and suggests accepting wage increases already granted to help recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philips-Baker Company of
Providence
Phillips- Baker
Phillips-Baker
Jfes
Speege
Rhode Island
Perry and Vines to Meet in Singles Match Sunday
Professional tennis fans will see Filsworth Vines versus Fred Perry Sunday night at the R. I. Auditorium. George M Lott Jr. of Chicago and Bruce Barnes of Tex also play singles and a doubles match. The event marks the first appearance of pro players in Providence on a Sunday.
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Perry
Vines
R. I. Auditorium
Filsworth Vines
Fred Perry
George M Lott, Jr
Chicago
Bruce Barnes
Texas
Lett
Barnes
Perry i5
Newport Casino
Tott
Agawam Hunt
Perrys
Toronto
Providence
Tomorraw
Concert Delights Taft School Hall Audience
A well received old fashioned concert at Taft School Hall featured vocalists under Miss Helen Church. The program ranged from Auld Lang Syne to The Lost Chord with performances by Miss Newcomb Miss Haley Miss Dwyer and Mr Newman among others. The large audience praised the rendition and variety of pieces including Neapolitan songs and classical selections.
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Taft School Hall
Helen Church
Laree
Chalk Talk at Bristol Junior High Highlights Art Class
Chalk talk for Bristol Public Schools art class featured students Atuho Topaz Monroe Taves Bella Siva and Mano Di Georgio under Miss Martha Cote supervision. Attendance dinner was awarded and group singing included Tony Ascol and Frank Silvia with stage managers Andrew Del Toro and Antone Cabral assisting.
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Atuho Topaz
Monroe Taves Bella Siva
Mano di Georgio
Martha Cote
Arto
Bristol Public Scholars
Wee Pally Rohrimans Hall
Billies
Tony Ascol
Tony Janate
Silvia Group
Simpling
Natale Candelmo
Andrew del Toro
Antone Cabral
Bristol Area Community Events Clock Busy In May
Local clubs and churches schedule meetings and events across Bristol County listing Burnside Lodge Pythians May 15 at Pidkowsky Building dynamic, Countryside Garden Club postponed, Italo American Club guest night on Hope Street, World's Fair visit noted, handicraft demonstration Sunday noon at Congregational Church School by Roy and Carl Scout troops. Elizabeth King engaged to Edward Witherill. June wedding planned. Step This Way musical by Doric Club planned for May 27 at Guiteras Junior High.
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Bristol Phoenix
Tl Behnal Pleats
Aswell S. Bisworth
Joseph P. Quartaro
Bradford St
Corner of Thames
Bristol
Moreau
Phoenix
Buiding BP
Mahoney
Woodsien
Kavler
Yew St
Damn Methano
Wood St. Perry's
Hope St
Congregational Church School
Roy
Carl
Doric Club
Guiteras Memorial Junior High School
George Boutiher
Crooked Tree Branches Workman Power Unclear Scene
Fragmentary lines describe work on a site using crooked tree branches and manual labor. No clear persons, places, or events are identifiable from the text.
Bristol Post Office Mail Dispatch Times and Holiday Closures
Omitted Saturday dispatch times for Bristol post office with 4 P.M to 5:45 P.M windows and Sunday 4:30 P.M.adjacent cutoffs. Holiday deliveries listed as 5:40 P.M. Jan 7 and Feb 22 only with 6:55 P.M. trains omitted Saturdays. Also notes 8:05 A.M. holiday departures on Jan 1 and Feb 22.
Red Coral Prized For Protection Across Cultures
The piece notes red coral’s long standing value as a protective amulet. It cites ancient Gauls trusting coral in shields and helmets and mentions Italians and Indians viewing coral as protection against the evil eye, with sources pointing to Mediterranean coast risks and Italian procurement.
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Mediterranean
Africa
Washington Post
Standard American Encyclopedia Now Available in Boston
The Standard American Encyclopedia is offered to Boston readers at 44 cents per volume, with 15 volumes in total. Daily announcements in the Boston American advertise the set and pricing for buyers.
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Boston American Raiders
Boston Evening Artuerican
Buckets Buckets Buckets Bruchy Leaves Tablets Ad
Advertising copy touts buck ets and juniper oil tablets to ease bladder irritation and night urination. It promises relief with impure acids and urges readers to ask pharmacists for Buckets products. The vague remedy targets frequent urge, burning, backache and leg pains with unspecified ingredients.
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Nature
W. H Buffington
Mrs Howe describes antiques life in Europe to Rotary Club
Mrs Wallis Howe spoke to the Rotary Club at Hotel Belvedere about her experiences as an antiques dealer in Europe. She recalled London Caledonian Market and Paris Flea Market selling a wide mix of old and odd items, noting bargains, notable sellers, and American tourist interest.
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Efet
Aid Aid
France
Rs. Wallis Howe
Rotary Club
Hotel Belvedere
London
Paris
Bristol
Louis
Prince Louis of Bourbon
Awa
Providence
Metropolitan Museum
Europe
le Bourget
Atlas
Croydon
Marty
Duke of Windsor
Mrs Simpson
Edward
Wally
British Empire
Aikae
Aitaf
England
Quen
George V
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Om .F
Lace
Bristol, R. i
Auld Lang Sone
Miss Newcomb
Santa Tues
Mr Mazza
Miss Anderson
Brahms Sweet Phylis Strickland
Miss Haley
Reichardt Mass
Harch
Believe Me Jr
Miss Dwyer
Renneres
Wr Newman
Killarney
Ralfe
Kerry Danes
Molloy
Kitty O'Took
Miss Clanes Tong
Protherne
Bavles
Spiman
Invictus
Huhn
Lost Chord
Sullivan
Big Bass
Bohahnon
Newman
America the Béantitiy Church Chorus
Guiteras Entertainment
Bristol. and Vicinity
Burnside Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Pidkowsky ‘Building
Countryside Garden Club
James E. Connors
Hope Street
Joseph Castronovo
Bristol Health Unit
Italo Americca Eard
N. Harry Phenes
Catherine Street
Empire State Building
Anthony R. Parshley
St . Michael's Church
George P King
Burton Street
Elizabeth
Edward B Witherill
Isabelle Wither
Franklin Street
A Lincoln Bean
Bristol County
Fecl Co
Barrington
Demertin
Rene Tame
Mr Bean
Assonet
Mass
William M. Fisher
New York
A. Newman
A&Véral
Vincent Pettiner
Toni
Pene
Coalution Street
I&benefiit
Reba
Rebekahete
Leonard P. Bosworth
County Road
Robert J. ‘Steen
Guiteras House
Grand Temple, Pythian Sisters
Ralph Peters
Ralph, Jr
Will
Brookln
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Barlington
Allentown
Frederick W Martin
Martin Hall
The
Parent- Teachers’ Association
J Winthrop DeWolf
Bristol Garden Club
Henry Wood
Union Street
David Horne
Church Street
David Marshall
Truesdale Hospital
Fall River
Alfred G Earle
Constitution Street
Jane Brown Memorial Hospital
Frank R- Forge
Third School Street
Benevolent Society
St. Andrews Club
St.Mehactt
Mee
the Bake Shop
State Street
Yahalli
Rockwell Hall
Y. M.C
POR
Buffington Pharmacy
Charles M. Connery
Burton ST
Post Office
Holiday
the Board of Fire Engineers
Metacom Avenue
A. A. Edmonds CO
Auvotioneers
Bay View Avenue
Wm. Rego
Gabriel Decastro
Wood Street
Berretto
Hydraulion Engine
Franklin Streets
Frank O. Rene
Franklin and
Thames Streets
Peter Parley
Box H. Bristol
Hope Circle
D. of S. K
Bristol 248
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