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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
4
Public laws from the January session 1909 describe enforcement by commissioners of birds, arrest powers for violations, fines shared with the state and complainant, 90 day prosecution limit, deputy restrictions, and a provision to reduce workdays. It also requires posted hours notices and repeals inconsistent acts with effect from January 1910.
An act amends Section 22 of Chapter 182 to restrict foreign non life agents from establishing branch agencies in other towns and requires life insurers with annual premium income over twenty five thousand dollars to maintain an office in the state for business transactions. The act takes effect upon passage.
An act amends the general laws to increase the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts board to seven members, adds two ex officio appointments from the state education and agriculture boards, fixes terms, and provides vacancy rules with governor and senate involvement. The act takes effect on passage and repeals inconsistent laws and provisions.
The law amends Chapter 198 to limit work for minors under sixteen and all women to fifty six hours per week and ten hours per day. Exceptions apply for machinery repairs or when a different allocation of hours is necessary to prevent interruption of ordinary operation.
Rhode Island passes a law creating a state board of veterinarians of five members. Appointments begin January 1909 with staggered terms through 1914. The act sets eligibility, examination, registration, fees, board duties, meetings, penalties, and appeals, with detailed governance and funding rules. It includes provisions on diplomas, examinations, certificates, and disciplinary actions.
An act amends Chapter 96 to create a state tuberculosis registry under the State Board of Health. It requires hospitals and facilities funded by the state to record identified tuberculosis cases with detailed personal data and weekly submissions. Physicians must report cases within seven days. Violations incur fines and warrants. The act takes effect July 1, 1909.
Chapter 387 prohibits bulk sales of merchandise to defraud creditors. Transfers in one transaction or at one time require the transferee to obtain a sworn list of creditors and notify each creditor at least five days before transfer. Applies to corporations partnerships and individuals. excludes certain executor guardian and bankruptcy transfers. Takes effect July 1, 1909.
An old advertisement promotes Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues across sexes. It stresses symptoms like frequent urination and bed-wetting, promises immediate relief, and offers free sample bottles and a pamphlet with testimonials from sufferers. The ad urges readers to mail to Binghamton, New York.
Lincoln pennies drew strong demand as new cents surfaced in Providence banks on Tuesday but sold out quickly. Reports note Treasury objections over the sculptor initials, with future issues planned bearing the initials BY. The column surveys U S coin history, noting Lincoln obverse with In God We Trust and 1909 date, wheat stalks and United States of America on the reverse, and references to designer initials.
An instrument purporting to be the last will of Francisca Silvia of Bristol is presented for probate and referred to September 6, 1909, at 10:30 a.m. in the Probate Court Room. Notice is ordered to be published for fourteen days once a week in the Bristol Phoenix. John M. Coggeshall, Probate Clerk.
Service of the Hartford railroad electric cars takes effect on May 27 1909 under a new schedule. Details indicate improved transit options and streamlined operations for passengers.
Newport and Providence Company announces leave from Bristol, outlining service changes and new routing. Officials cite schedule adjustments and updated connections for passengers.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a timetable style entry with time ranges 7.00 to 7.50 and location Newpo. No clear events, names, or dates readable.
A concise railway timetable entry notes Bristol line trains at 4.10 am and an additional service at 10.10. The readable fragments indicate early morning departures with limited detail on destinations or operator.
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