American War Effort Outpaces German Claims of Efficiency
A patriotic overview asserts that since April 9 the United States has mobilized rapidly: declared war on Germany, seized 91 ships, funded 7 billion dollars for war and 600 million for merchant shipping, loaned 3 billion to Allies, drafted nearly 10 million, enlisted 600 thousand, sent commissions to Russia and France, built 32 camps, deployed destroyers, imposed embargos, passed food conservation and mobilization measures, and raised substantial private aid, proving American efficiency over German claims.
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United States
Germany
Russia
France
England
American Red Cross
Young Men's Christian Association
Aderica
German peddler selling poisoned soap in Providence
Reports say a one armed German peddler is selling tainted soap in Providence and surrounding areas. Special Agent Howick seeks the man as soap samples are sent to Washington for chemical analysis amid claims German agents aim to spread tetanus and other fatal diseases through impregnated court plasters and soaps.
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Providence
Howick
Washington
Department of Justice
Bath house duty, trips, and local notices in Bristol
Special Constable Edward C Gallup assigned to duty at the public bath house. Col S P Colt sails with friends for a five day automobile trip to the White Mountains. Various local updates include hospitalizing Michael Hassett after surgery, Yeast week store hours, and town council plans for a silent cop at State and Hope streets.
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Edward C Gallup
Col S P Colt
White Mountains
Hood
Dorothy Morey
New Rochelle
James T Phelps
Franklin Street
Michael Hassett
Hope Street
Rhode Island
Kingman
Elwin C. Hill
Butler's
State
Hope Streets
Wallis E Howe
Bristol
W Coggeshall
Daniel G Coggeshall
Newport
F E Suzman
Rocky Point
King Philip Lodge
Sagamore
Ferry
A. E. Markoff
Louis Levy
State Street
Edward Hadfield
E. Bruce Mansfield
W. LeClair
G. Goodreau
J. Barron
P. Pevin
Heat Forces Factory Shutdowns Across State Mills
Intense heat prompts the wire division of the National India Rubber Company to close in the afternoon on Tuesday and Wednesday. Other mills and factories across the state also suspend operations due to the hot spell.
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National India Rubber Company
Sale of auto donated by H. L. Williams noted
Auction details show a vehicle donated by H. L. Williams with proceeds listed as 1047.43 dollars and total 1563.88 dollars. Mrs. C. Blackwell along with Burnside Lodge, K of P, assist in the sale setup.
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H. L. Williams
C. Blackwell
Burnside Lodge
Bitter Truth and The Gun Fighter at Star Theatre
Virginia Pearson stars in Bitter Truth a William Fox five act picture at the Star Theatre this evening. Tomorrow Saturday William S Hart appears in The Gun Fighter one of his most noted westerns with a score of killings and a fall from rage to despair. Margery Wilson also appears. The program includes The Mystery of the Double Cross plus Rhode Island Weekly and Keystone comedies. Monday features Gladys Hulette in Pots and Pans Peggy Ruth Roland.
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Virginia Pearson
Star Theatre
William Fox
Wilhiam
Hiart
William S Hart
Margery Wilson
Rhode Island
Keystone
Gladys Hulette
Peggy
Ruth Roland
Drowned Child In Kirkemuit River Incident
Julias Koniett reports that his seven year old son with his wife Julhas Koniects drowned yesterday afternoon in the Kirkemuit river at 2 pm. The body was recovered quickly after the accident when the father, gathering quahangs, missed the box and found the boy missing and unable to swim.
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Warren Julias Koniett
Julhas Koniects
Kirkemuit
Obituary for Joseph Trudell in local town context
Joseph Trudell died Tuesday evening at his home on Second Street after long illness and heat stress. Born July 8 1853 in Ellensburg New York he moved here years ago to engage in farming and horse training. Survived by two sons and wide family. funeral held at St Marys Church with requiem mass.
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Joseph Peters
Antone Peters
Second
Vane Infantry
Augusta
Keating Smith
Westerly
St. Michaels Church
A B Howard
Coast Artillery Corps of
Warren
Fort Witherell
Warren Artillery
Bristol
Arthur Deslauries
Joseph Congdon
Congdon
Deslauriers
Joseph Trudell
Second Street
Mr. Trudell
Ellensburg
Clinton County
New York
Zoe
Henry, Trudell
Trudell
Henry P
John C
Chazy Lake
Nelson
Edward
Peter
Napoleon
N. Y
Russell D. Bullock
Alvin M. Bullock
Fannie Gregory
Minnie Burgoyne
EE Orephine Badger
St. Mary’s Church
T. J. Gillan
Edward Trudell
Fred Lawrence
Joseph C. Bullock
Joseph King
Arthur Wood
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Civil War Veteran William C Stewart Dies at Soldiers Home
Comrade William C Stewart died at the Soldiers Home on Tuesday from cancer at age 71. He served 13 months in Company D, First Rhode Island Cavalry during the Civil War and was unmarried. Born in Centerdale Rhode Island, he moved to Greenville Kentucky before admission to the Home on October 29 1909. Funeral services were held at the Mortuary Chapel North Cemetery conducted by Rev Charles E McCoy with burial in the Soldiers lot.
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William C. Stewart
Centerdale
R. I
First
Rhode Island Cavalry
Greenville
K LL
Charles
Charles E McCoy
Milk prices rise in Providence markets
Retail milk prices in Providence climbed to 12 cents a quart and seven cents a pint while wholesale prices to farmers increased 10 cents per 10 quart can. The retail change came from dealers in the last two days and wholesale was agreed by the Rhode Island and New England Milk Producers Associations.
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Providence
Rhode Island
New England
Pentecostal Church Plans Closing Service at Camp Meeting
Next Sunday will be the final day of the Portsmouth Camp meeting and the church will close then to allow all wishing to attend Portsmouth Cottage Meeting next Tuesday at 7 30 PM at William Brotherton’s Thames Street home. The Bible study will cover Exodus 20 40.
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Portsmouth
William Brotherton
Thames
Town Council Holds Regular Monthly Meeting
The regular monthly Town Council meeting was held with the full board present. Health matters were discussed and nuisances reported by the Health Officer will receive due attention. One nuisance abated since the last meeting. Health Officer Dr H L Teller questioned about several alleged nuisances. Bath house conditions discussed. Police Chief Thomas Dwyer’s monthly report received and filed. A large number of bills examined and ordered paid.
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H. L. Teller
Thomas Dwyer
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Bristol County
Hopestriete
B. L
Farrally
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High Street
Lym
Hasbrouck
Wood Street
Dvertisements
Samuel Swett
Charlotte Slade
John Lavey
P. O. Box
Adams Express
August A.M. P.M
Bristol and Vicinity
News of
AM Miller
Excelsior
Casi G
William _McCaughey
Thomas
Maine
Agatha Scully
Crompton
Jennie Bosworth
Weirs
N. H
Alice Crowley
Rochester
Karen Ryegaard
A. H. Bease
Central Street
Edith W. Coggeshall
Edwin C. Manchester
Edmeston
Butler
Thomas M. Morris
George T. Shepard
Worcester
Elnathan P. Brownell
Mills Tea & Butter Corp
Carl C. Witherell
Charles F Bickford
Albert E. Alder
Newman Bros
Columbia, Conn
T. Newton Owen
E Suzman
George R Fish
Fort Rodman
Ib Mills
TFA & Butter Corp
Wyatt
Bristol Red Cross
John Leahy
Thomas Pert
Fort Totion NY
Brttlers
Conran C
Fort Redon
Bedford
Ib Miles Tea & Butter Corp
MOF
Rocky 9
Sagimore
Loyal Order of Moose
John V. Whittle
First Congregational Church
New Hampshire
Willard Scott Ibb
Brookline
Lastman
Providence Ang
Scott
Brookling
Ang
Frederick Wynpster
Dante Ier
TES & Boeter Corp
Manuel Almeida
Dam
Pole Dulver
Butcher
Joe" White
Sparkss
Pawtucket
Jon
Sparks Circus
Ringling Brothers
John HoWall
the Phoenix
Hieary Serbst
Ares
Dodge & Camfield Co
Exchange Place
Butler Exchange
Providence, R, I
RED Cross
J. F. Gilroy
Juniper Hill Cemetery
L. B. Bradford
Church Street
Bradford
Aetna Protection
Gorham’s Express
Young's Drug Store
Arin
Jewett Avenue
James Dixon
Willett Ave
Harrington
Bradford Farm
French
Pentecostal Church
Fred Espinosa
John G. Wells
Sunday School OF State ST. M. E
Woodlawn Avenue
John Temple Drury
Louis F. Cohen
G A. R. Hall
Hope
Church Streets
W. H. Dyer
Easterbrooks
C. H. Straight& Son
Swift
H. J. Heinz
Mason’s
Charles A. Johnson
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