News of the Fall of Paris and Versailles in 1870 71
An eyewitness account recalls the meeting of Wilhelm and Napoleon at the Chateau during the capitulation and Paris proclaimed as a republic. It notes the Louvre treasures sent to Brest the Bank of France’s hidden riches and the German occupation of Versailles during autumn and winter 1870 71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm
Napoleon
Chateau
Paris
Louvre
Brest
Venus de Milo
Prefecture de Police
Maxime du Camp
Bank of France
Regent
France
Versailles
Louis XIV
Louise de la Vailliere
Madame de Montespan
Madame de Maintenon
Louis XV
Oeil de Boeuf
Red Cross
Prussia
Bossuet
Fenelon
Grand Old Palace
Bristol Yacht Club 124 Footers Enter Cole's River Regatta
The Bristol Yacht Club sent 124 footers to the Cole's River regatta. Finishing order shows Cock Robin first and Moro second, with Au rora Halsey Howe third and Phantom fourth. Several boats are listed with final placements and a disqualification of Ralpie for Morama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Yacht Club
Cole's River
Formation of Company Canteen Club Planned
Plans are under way to form a Company Canteen Club to manage supply set and furnish a modern canteen with the latest furniture. Bugler Quartaro struggles to rally the troops as local bathing beauties swim at Prudence dock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmore
Quartaro
Prudence Dock
Moonlit boat plan thwarted by drill duty
Sgt Benoit and Pvt Brelsford recall two weeks at no mans land and Maine annual. Armorer Macauley assigns the shortest man Pvt Frank Campo to help shutter windows. Glamour boys plan a moonlight boat ride but Captain enforces full attendance. Instructions in marks manship note gun slings give trouble. check and adjust before drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt
Ernest Benoit
No Mans Land
Joe Brelsford
Maine
Macauley
Corriera
Pvt
Frank Campo
Meet John Doe at Pastime Theatre with Capra and Riskin
Frank Capra's Meet John Doe opens at the Pastime Theatre tomorrow. Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck star in a film praised as solid entertainment that stirs national spirit through the tale of an everyman who becomes a symbol of democratic resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Capra
John Doe
Gary Cooper
Barbara Stanwyck
Columbus
America
Isabella
Robert Riskin
Capra
Riskin
Thrilling Entertainment
Joe Doe
Bristol County Tennis Championship Opens Final Round Action
Gladys Brightman advanced to the women’s singles final but lost to Barbara Brandt of Newport 6-4 8-6. Don Martin captured the men’s singles title over Marinsky of Providence in three sets 6-4 6-3 6-1. Ogden Sawyer and Walter Anstey Jr. of Providence won the men's doubles 6-2 6-1 6-4 over Sorenson and Carney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Brightman
Bristol
Marinsky
Ogden Sawyer
Walter Anstey, Jr
Providence
Larry Sorenson
Bill Carney
Fails To Heed Call Fined Twenty Five Dollars
Frank O Silva, 19, of this town, was fined 25 dollars and costs in Fifth District Court after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle after license suspension. Police traced the offense to driving on private Mt Hope road despite warnings from R F Haffenreffer. The court rebuked Silva for flouting the state and ignoring the warning. Frederick E Tillinghast, 17, of Riverside, was fined 20 dollars and costs for driving a car that Friday night into a tree on Hope street, injuring two passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Fifth District
R. F. Haffenreffer
Mt Hope Road
Governor Bradford
Haffenreffer
Anthony J. Ferrara
Silva
Mr. Haffenreffer
Bristol
Mount Hope
Frederick E. Tillinghast
Riverside
Hope Street
Annisl Outing Draws 700 For Crescent Park Event
C A Employees and guests from Plant H Collins and Aikman Corp transported by bus cars and private launches to the fifth annual outing at Crescent Park a shore dinner and sports program followed. Winners included Attilio Topazio and John Freitas in the 100 yard dash William St Onge and Samuel Mascena in the pipe race and many more in races and contests with Irene Sousa and Catherine Malloy among top finishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plant H. Collins and Aikman Corporation
Crescent Park
Attilio Topazio
John Freitas
William St. Onge
Samuel Mascena
Eddie Borges
Vincent Vaccaro
Manuel Quintal
Edward Tavares
Edward Caladrone
Charles Cellen
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Red
Harleigh Tingley
Filly
Phil Green
Chippee
Godfrey Goff
Kelpie
John Borden
Frolic
Nancy Freeman
Baumara
Eautha
Margaret Brown
Minx
Dorothy Toland
Fish Hawk
Betty Wood
Widgeon
Ruth Palmer
Hopalong
Billy MacColl
Rambler
Billy Brooks
Sweet Sixteen
Cherry Gross
Ralpie
Douglas Borden
Remora
Martha Nicholson
Herbia Ae
Dard Bulova
Herkimer
Oriskany
NAVY
Congress
San Antonio
Texas
San Diego
Calif
Pat Ae
Pastime Theatre
Liebe
the Inquirer
Mother Hubbard
Henry Corriera
Harry Allen
Harry
Darcy
Thornton
Hope Valley
Peter Cannon
Joan Doe
Frank O Silva
Dawkee
Irene Sousa
Anthony Bernardo
Evelyn McKenna
Phylis Murgo
Elsie Almeida
Alice Pacheo
Dorothy Vento
Catherine Malloy
Corinne Ferreira
Henry C. Mello
James Wylie
Daniel Diaz
Adolph Ferreira
Joseph Sai
John Fildalgo
Roy Dunbar
John Rogers
Madeline Cortellessa
Elizabeth Correa
Mary Salzano
Mary McKenna
James Reilly
Manuel Marshall
James Corti
George Mello
Fred Straight
Joseph Perry
Evans Acksr
Chevrolet
Fourhabesh
Womsth
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