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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1920

Page

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Water Carnival at Williams estate with many entrants

Bristol plans a large water carnival tomorrow at 2 PM by the Bristol Yacht Club. Entries from local swimmers and visitors are expected for championships on the Williams pier with a new spring board and no entry fee. Events include 100 yard dash, diving, relays, canoe races, and obstacle stunts with trophies and prizes. A dance follows from 8 to 12, with out of town clubs invited and organized by W Fred Williams Jr and others.

Bristol Yacht Club W. Frederick Williams, Jr Arca Upsia Williams W. Fred Williams, Jr Hope Street Herbert Geisler Bath House Herreshoff Manufacturing Company Providence Yacht Club William G. Low, Jr Edward H Narragansett Bay

Bristol Council Accepts N I R Co Offer for Police Force

At the Bristol town meeting, the council accepted a generous offer from the National India Rubber Company through Col S P Colt to fund an increased police force. The approval included resolutions of appreciation and referenced a letter dated August 12 1920 from Bristol Rhode Island. Local storekeepers pressed for fair competition in the market.

Bristol National India Rubber Co Samuel P. Colt National India Rubber Company William T. O'Donnell N. I.R. Co

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