Camp Takarest Nearing Close as Scout Activities Peak
Two weeks remain for Camp Takarest season as scouts plan weekend stays and trials for Scout Day Brockton Fair. Trials in water boiling and wood chopping begin Sunday with top troop teams set to compete. Troop 4 Bristol and Troop 5 meet this week to plan outings and the year’s program. Board of Awards to meet at Camp Takarest to review first and second class badges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takarest
Brockton Fair
Bristol
Trinity Parish House
Board of Awards For
Camp Takarest
Steamboat Mackinac Disaster Kills Dozens in Newport Harbor
On the steamer Mackinac of Blackstone Valley Transportation Co a boiler exploded near Newport on a return trip from Pawtucket. At least 41 died from burns and injuries plus one fireman killed instantly as hundreds were burned or maimed amid chaotic scenes. The vessel carried 672 passengers. many survivors were rescued by Newport naval crews and transferred ashore by nine o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackinac
Blackstone Valley Transportation Company
Newport
Pawtucket
Coddington Point
Newport Training Station
Rhode Island
Larchmont
Block Island
George McVay
Harry Knowlton
Newport Harbor
Navy
Matthwake
Studebaker One Profit Cars Cut Prices and Boost Quality
The firm touts its one profit manufacturing model with lower prices on Studebaker cars identical to high demand models. It cites $140.64 average profit per car over six months, peak production, and savings passed to buyers along with upgrades like automatic spark control, safety lighting, and wide balloon tires. The ad invites inspection and promotes the budget payment plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
Ford
Newport ship excursion turns chaotic with injuries and relief
A Mackinac voyage from Pawtucket brought workers and police to Newport. Injured passengers were treated by Navy and civilian doctors as all Newport pharmacies ran short. Red Cross volunteers and free taxi transport aided those seeking homes or to visit relatives as the ship returned to Sullivan's wharf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Hospital
Newport General Hospital
Newport
Jesse Ho Metcalf
Naval Phryvsmian
American Red Cross
Mackinac
Pawtucket
J & P Coats Company
Cit
Cajyox
Sullivan's Wharf
Orlock
Sale Authorized of Bourn Rubber Company in Providence
In a Superior Court decree Judge Herbert L Carpenter authorized the sale of the Bourn Rubber Company in Providence. Receiver Zenas W Bliss oversaw the sale to Vitorio Phillips of Cleveland for 150000. Cash deposits total 50000 with bond of 100000 required before conveyance, July 7 sale date. Bliss testified the plant could not operate profitably and would not fetch a higher price piecemeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Providence
Herbert LL Carpenter
Bourn Rubber Company
Zenas W. Bliss
Vitorio Phillips
Cleveland
Oho
Bliss
Dreadnaughts win series in deciding game
Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Company defeats Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company 8 to 3 in the deciding game of a three game series played Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder and Hose Company
Engine & Hose Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
ICE
Queen Quality Shoes
Satlor's Quality” Shoe Store
Cranston St
Burgess, Providence
What Cheer Laundry
Rae
Gaspee
Duplex-Price
Brougham Victoria
W Price
High Street Garage
High Street
R.I
O. B. Factory
Bourn Rubber Co
Ohio Man
Dreadnaughts
Ingram’s
Overland Express
Franklin St
Laxman’s
Comstock’s Express
Page & Friendship
Lts
Gacpeo
Swift’s
Swift
York State
Peck
Hathaway
Maryland
Roquefort
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!