German and Allied Moves Across Fronts Reported
German forces pursue Russians along the Radzyn Viadova road and capture a northern Novo Georgievsk outpost with about 1800 men and four machine guns. Artillery duels and attacks occur across the Argonne, Yser, Lorraine, and Vosges regions as Austro-Hungarians push toward Brest Litovsk and Russian offensives continue in Riga. In Armenia the Russians seize Kara Derbent crest and a Turkish transport column, while Dardanelles fighting near Ari Burnu yields prisoners. Pan American peace efforts in Mexico are expected to be announced soon by Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Mackensen
Radzyn
Viadova
Novo-Georgievsk
Marie Theresa
Argonne
Brenau
Jaffa
Yser
Lorraine
Vosges
Lassigny
Monchy
Lukov
Brest-Litovsk
Riga
Novo Georgievsk
Passine
Armenia
Kara Derbent
Ari Burnu
Dardanelles
Mexico
Washington
General Villa
General Angeles
Bristol dogs win prizes at Rhode Island Kennel Club show
At Newport on a Saturday the Glendyne Kennels exhibited an Irish Setter and took several honors. They won second liner and reserve winner classes for dogs plus a special prize for best reserve winner, Irish Setter Club cups for best liner dog, and a special prize for best American bred owned by a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island Kennel Club
Newport
Glendyne
Irish Setter Club
Barnaby's Dominates Providence Clothing Scene
In Providence the vast majority of shoppers buy their apparel at Barnaby's indicating the store's strong local popularity and market presence among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Barnaby’s
Probate Court Admits Herreshoff Will In 1912
The Probate Court before Judge Edward L. Leahy admitted the 1912 will of John B. Herreshoff to probate. Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company named executor and trustee for 35 years with bond set at 100000. Appraisers listed as William T. O'Donnell Richard B. Comstock and Frank M. Matteson. Several petitions continued to Sept. 13 including guardian appointments and inventories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Leahy
John B. Herreshoff
Thomas W. Young
Newell Sheldon
Thomas P. Brightman
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company
William T. O'Donnell
Richard B. Comstock
Frank M. Matteson
Herreshoff
Katherine K. H. DeWolf
Mary Walsh
James J. Walsh
American Surety Company
Albert P. Peck
Rhode Island
Charles A. Gladding
Philadelphia
Lincoln Avenue
Sarah Ann Church
War Situation in Europe as Seen by Charles P. Coffin
In a August 13, 1915 letter from Petersham, Charles P. Coffin counsels Lewis Herreshoff that Germany cannot win the war even with major gains in Russia. He cites heavy German and Austrian losses, Turkish setbacks, and British advances, noting Russia’s stubborn defense and Allied resilience on multiple fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Charles P. Coffin
Lewis Hereshoff
Petersham
Mr. Herreshoff
Russia
Germany
Austria
New York Times
Warsaw
Petrograd
Moscow
Kiel
Kharkov
Turkey
Armenia
Tigris
Euphrates
Bagdad
Julian Alps
Isonzo
France
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement by Bristol Resident
Miss Jane Fanning of 276 High Street Bristol credits Doan’s Kidney Pills with relief from longstanding kidney trouble after many remedies failed. She recalls finding benefit years ago and urges others to try the same medicine obtained at J. H Young & Co’s Drug Store, priced 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co props Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Fanning
Deans
Bristol
Jane Fanning
High Street
Doan
J. H Young & Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Bristol Residents Seek Bonded Repair Plan for Gibson Road
At a Bristol Improvement Association meeting Edward R. Cutler named a committee to work with Bristol Town Council president B F Lindemuth and others on Gibson road in Bristol Highlands. A $1000 appropriation exists but is intended for repairs not a full pavement. Residents propose appointing Highlands residents to supervise road building and use the funds plus additional subscriptions to complete a substantial road rather than risk unexpended balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Improvement Association
Edward R. Cutler
B. F. Lindemuth
Bristol
Gibson Road
Highlands
Highands
Fifth District Court Arraigns Four After Thames Street Fight
Antone Pinto August Almeida Ferdinand Cardoza and John Raposa appeared before Judge Hammill after a Saturday Thames street brawl. Raposa needed six stitches for a forearm wound while Cardoza and Almeida sustained cuts and bites. Bail set at 700 for Pinto and Almeida. 100 for Cardoza and Raposa. Civil cases moved: Paull vs Curry possession stay until Aug 23. Murges vs Ruggieri continued two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antone Pinto
August Almeida
Ferdinand Cardoza
John Raposa
F.h.hammill
Fifth District Court
Thames Street
James W. Goff
Henry Serbst
Richard Connery
Raposa
A. L. Teller
Cardoza
Almeida
Hammill
Elizabeth K. Paull
Joseph Curry
Paolo Murges
Joseph Ruggieri
Frank Rogers
Antonio Perriera
Joyce Brothers Compay
Jesse Lister
Children’s Play Ground Events Set for September 1
The Children’s Play Ground Association will stage athletic events on the common Wednesday September 1 led by Edwin Mann. Boys and girls ages from 6 to 14 will compete in dash races hurdles sack broad jump high jump and bean bag throwing with varied age divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Play Ground Association
Edwin Mann
Automobile Registrations in Bristol and Nearby Towns
Last week at the State Board of Public Roads office the Bristol area registered several vehicles including Arthur Emerson with an Olds 19 hp touring car Josiah Peckham with an Olds 19 hp touring car Edward Kunz with a Herreshoff 27 hp runabout James Lavander with a Studebaker 19 hp touring car Frank Weston with a Sears Roebuck Co 13 hp truck and passenger Charles Thomas with an Oldsmobile 19 hp touring car Mortis Blake with an Oldsmobile 19 hp touring car Lewis Fisher Jr with a Ford 22 hp runabout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Public Roads
Arthur Emerson
Bristol
Olds
Edward Kunz
Herreshoff
James Lavander
Studebaker
H. P
Songer
Charles Thomas
Warren
Oldsmobile
Mortis Blake
Barrington
Lewis Fisher, Jr
Barrington Ford
Gratitude Expressed for Lawn Fete Support in Bristol
The Bristol Branch of the British Relief Society thanks all helpers for a successful Lawn Fete. Notable thanks go to Mr. and Mrs. Larned, Col. S. P. Colt, Defiance Hose Company, the Italian Band led by Mr. Ferrara, and several performers. Net proceeds were 273.32 with total receipts 859.12 and expenditures 830.45 leaving 28.67. The committee plans winter knitting distribution and yarn grants for volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
British Relief Society
Ferrara
Italy
Julie Brown
Mansfield
van Wickle
DeWolf
Genera Wilson
Farrally
Bristol Phoenix
Phenix
Providence
Narrow Escape For Two Women In Warren River Rescue
Mrs Gladys Darling of Warren and Miss Hazel Sears of Providence nearly drowned at Greene's Landing Warren River Saturday. Sears used water wings and drifted underwater. Darling, unable to swim, plunged in to help. Commodore George M. Hull’s yacht crew rescued both women and landed them at Cove’s Wharf. Dr John J Conway treated them with Sears revived quickly while Darling recovered consciousness after a lengthy effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Darling
Warren
Hazel Sears
Providence
Warren River
Greene's Landing
Miss Sears
Darling
George M. Hull
Barrington Yacht Club
Cove’s
John J. Conway
Peace and War in Trade Editorial
A quoted verse criticizes American arms shipments to Europe praising peace while industry profits from war. The author accuses merchants and the public of hypocrisy, urging to halt gun powder exports to foster genuine peace as religious appeals grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Quick Cough Relief
The ad claims a cough relief from draughts exposure and sudden changes with Dr King's New Discovery. It notes a first dose soothes irritation, the product has 45 years of use and a money back guarantee if it fails.
Festival attendance at St Elizabeth's Church event
Manuel Dennis led last evening's gathering of St Michele's Society at St Elizabeth's Church for a parish festival. Henry H Posytan of State Street Photographer took pictures in the souvenir pamphlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Elizabeth’s
Wood Street
Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder and Hose Company
Bristol
Boy Scouts
Phoenix
Frank Francis
Manuel Dennis
St Michele's Society
St Elizabeth's Church
St. Elizabeth’s Parish
Henry H. Posytan
State Street
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Bristol Dogs
Head
Wood St
Prudence Island
Homestead
Sandy Point
Prudence
R. L
Superior Court
Ellen Kelley
John Leahy
Margaret A. Goff
Timothy Walsh
James F. Lavander
Frank H. Hammill
J. P. Head Co
Probate
Bristol Highlands
St. Elizabeth's
Bristol Yacht Club
Excelsior Tennis Club
Ivy Guild
St. Michael's Church
Rocky Point
Sagamore
Kirkemuit Grange
East Warren
St Elizabeth's Parish
Defiance Hose Co
Bristol Neck
Lawn Festival
FredeRick L. Mason
Hope ST
Col. Franklin
S. H. Tetrault
Plana
Westminster St
Oliver St
R. I
Tel Union
Junk
Fisher
C. H. Alden
Quonset Point
Minnie V. Pope
Church Street
Hathaway’s
Premier Peanut Butter
White Rock
Newman Bros
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