Gaspee Song and Local Incident From 1772 Note
A Bristol newspaper recalls a song about the Gaspee affair and a Providence burnings tale, noting that Thomas Swan wrote verses after disguising as an Indian during the raid. The item also describes Eugene Fish dropping a hand bell and a passerby returning it, warning of a needed ash fall prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Phoenix
Thomas Swan
Gaspee
Swan
Bunker Hill
Providence
Theodore Foster
Providence River
Bi partisan WPA inquiry faces strong criticism in Roosevelt era
The piece reports Democratic leaders denouncing suppression of facts as administration efforts thwart a full bipartisan probe into WPA waste. It notes massive relief spending under Roosevelt and New Dealers, with allegations that funds were allotted for political reasons, plus criticism from Senator Holt and others about the inquiry’s impartiality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Senate
Joseph T. Robinson
Robinson
Rush D. Holt
West Virginia
WPA
An and Perel Pbi
WIA
Harry Hopkins
Holt
Hopkins
Face Nelson
Dillinger
Pennsylvania
James J. Davis
Pinchot
Pennsylvan
Michigan
Modarelli Sees Americans Embracing Natural Music
Antonio Madarelli, conductor of the 75 piece Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, says Americans now accept music as part of daily life through radio and film. He urges simple, emotional presentation to grow the natural human instinct for beauty and warns against overly academic airs that frighten listeners. He notes radio can spread appreciation by letting melodies speak directly to emotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Madarelli
Madarelli
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Tornlle railway line opens after thirty years of work
After three decades of construction the Tornlle railway line from Stratford to Tanmarunnul is officially opened. The route includes twenty five tunnels and bridges along the 7 percent grade segment.
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Tornlle
Stratford
Tanmarunnul
Ships from eighty-two countries move US passengers and goods
About 6000 ships from 82 nations participate in carrying passengers and freight for the United States, reflecting a vast international maritime network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Thousands Join Protest Against Wire Seizures
Nationwide protest against Senate Lobby by Committee and Federal Communications Commission actions on private telegram seizures draws petitions from thousands of Americans. Joins radio addresses by Jouett Shouse urging defense of constitutional liberties. Liberty League petitions criticize authority over communications and urge Senate action to end such practices.
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Senate Lobby Committee
Amelia Liberty League
Washinton
Federal
Communicatioans Commission
Jouett Shouse
Liberty Lengue
Pert Than
Mir Shouse
Fullang We
United States
Senate Tobby Investigating Committee
Federal Communications Commission
TL Socn
Mertein Liberty League
Senate of the
Alger News and Doric Club force roll-off in Bristol Town Bowling League
Alger News and Doric Club fought to a 2 2 tie Friday at High Street alleys preventing an outright champion. Buffington Pharmacy swept Caseys for four points and moved into a first place tie with Alger News prompting a roll-off next Friday. Bob Nelson posted a 399 three string total, setting a new alley record as all strings in the Alger-Doric match exceeded 500 for team totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Buffington
Alger News
Doric Club
Neck Rangers Uo Ceeweene
Nein Nenene
Cennasinne
Alger
Bristol Town
Doric
Buffington Pharmacy
Caseys
High Street
Bob Nelson
G Moore
Marshall
Remuieres
Garvin
H Newman
Horne
O'Connor
J Alger
Nelson
E Church
Coggeshall
A D'Angelo
R Nelson
Prere
Beals
Py Angeles
Moore
MiCaw
Pearce
Callan
Marcotte
I Coggeshall
CY Connor
Newmn
Aoone
Cray
Butler
Ruggiere
Carrol
Hermes
McCaw
Coutance de
Rishe
Breen
Estrella
R Connell
McGiar
Deslauriurs
Mescall
Connery
Otown
Church
FE Weaver
Herzig
McGinn
In Memoriam for Frank Jo Moura
In loving memory of a dear husband and father Frank Jo Moura who died April 28, 1934 Two years have passed since that sad day We watched him slowly fade away and could not keep him here The poem recalls his suffering and the family’s enduring sorrow with daily thoughts of him and the grave not far away Sadly missed by Wife, Daughter and Bon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jo Moura
SOS To The Rescue Thrilling Marine Radio Memoir
A high praise review of Karl Baarslag’s SOS To The Rescue praising its firsthand marine detail and the heroism of radio operators and ship engineers in early sea disasters. The article highlights Jack Binns and the Republic sinking of 1909, noting Baarslag’s meticulous use of records and interviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Baarslag
Baarslag
Sparks
Republic
Nantucket
Jack Binns
Binns
William McFee
Spaciny
Weddings Held at Bristol Churches Saturday
Two weddings were solemnized Saturday in Bristol churches One at Our Lady of Mt Carmel and another at St Elizabeths Theresa Federico daughter of Ambrose Federica 507 Wood Street married Anthony Carlone Rev Joseph Sorzano officiated and celebrated the nuptial mass Followed by breakfast at Langellos restaurant and later a reception at Bourne street Miss Wilhelmina Martins and Benjyanun Vieira Mattos were also married with attendants Mr and Mrs William V Mattos brothers of the groom. Public notice announced rates for soil building under the 1936 Agricultural Conservation program in Rhode Island led by Director George E Adams.
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Bristol
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
St. Elizabeth’s
Theresa Federico
Ambrose Federica
Wood Street
Anthony Carlone
Joseph Sorzano
Lucy Ruggieri
Michael Balsome
Providence
Langello’s
Bourne Street
Carlone
Bourn Street
Manuel Barros
Rhode Island
George E. Adams
State Agricultural Conservation Committee
Secretary of Agriculture
Adams
Agricultural Conservation Committee For
Henry H. Barton
West Warwick
Everett I.cornell
Oaklawn
William H. Richards
Newport
Obituary of Mrs Mary C Cardoza 66 Bristol Resident
Funeral services were held at St Elizabeth's Church for Mrs Mary C Cardoza 66 who died Saturday after a long illness at her daughter's home 23 Third School Street Bristol born in St Michael's Azores she came to America 28 years ago and lived in Bristol except two years in Warren she leaves seven children 30 grandchildren and one great grandchild with siblings and a brother in St Michael's burial was at St Mary's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Cardoza
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Mary Viera
Third School Street
Manuel J. Barros
St Mary's Cemetery
St Michael's
Azores
Bristol
Frank Cardoza
Margaret Cabral
Warren
Joseph Cardoza
Victor Cardoza
Jessie Viera
Angelina ‘Terra
Joseph Lewis
St. Michael’s
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George the
Newport Harbor
Belial
William Duddingston
Lindsay
Providence Sound
Nanquit Point
King George
Lakewise
Eugene Fish
Hope Street
NPA Inquiries
Beeng Axe
New Deal
Modarelli
Husa L. Mack
Memoriam
Newman Bros
S Pierce
Horticultural
Campbell's
Bennett’s
Pilgrim
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