President fixes U S coal prices under new control plan
President Wilson ordered fixed bituminous coal prices across 29 districts based on Federal Trade Commission cost data. A forthcoming coal administrator will oversee the industry with authority over producers middlemen and retailers and potential action on hard coal as well. Washington state leads at 3.25 per unit while run of mine prices vary by district.
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Wilson
United States
White House
Federal Trade Commission
H. A. Garfield
Williams College
Garfield
Washington State
Barton and Boynton win doubles in slow Patriotic Tennis event
Unfavorable weather delayed play at the Excelsior Tennis Club. Henry Barton and O G Boynton defeated the Howe brothers in straight sets 6 3 6 4 in the first doubles match. Ladies singles had no play yesterday.
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Excelsior Tennis Club
Henry Barton
O G Boynton
Howe Brothers
Page Rank Conferr ed at Burnside Lodge Meeting
At the weekly Burnside Lodge Knights of Pythias session two candidates received the rank of Page. Local social notes mention visitors from Hazelton and Philadelphia, a home purchase by Emanuel August, a $300 strike at Warren Manufacturing cotton mill, and several municipal staffing changes and assignments.
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Burnside Lodge
Knights of Pythias
H. M. Keller
Hazelton
William McKee
Cape Cod
Rena
Annie Terry
James Terry
Philadelphia
Isaac B. Munro
Emanuel August
Elizabeth C. C. Perry
Albert Perry
Florida
Main Road
Warren Manufacturing Company
Boyd Vincent
Episcopal
Ohio
William L. McKee
Blithewold
Maine
George A. Lyon
U. S.A
Lyon
Petersburg
Wallis E. Howe
Crise
Halsey DeWolf
George Matteson
Providence
Priscilla
PF Maisto
Cranston
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Franklin Street
John Chisholm
Connecticut
Rachel Russell
Severe Bristol Area Storm Causes Property Loss and Injuries
A severe electrical storm swept Bristol and nearby areas Tuesday evening causing structural damage and outages. It struck the Byfield School flag pole, felled a tree, and damaged homes from East Providence to Woonsocket with widespread fuse failures and rail disruptions. Losses included barns, livestock, and machinery in Cranston and North Seituate, with totals near $20,000 plus. Two Massachusetts units reported fatalities and many injuries amid the darkened lines and washed tracks.
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Bristol
Patrick Hammill
Cranston
Saundersville Pike
Calvin
Dug Away Hill
Fred Arndt
North
Mer Secord
James McCormek Jr
Woonsocket
Woonsocket Telephone Exchange
Blackstone Valley Gas and Electric Company
Oor
Rhode Island
Vianville
Social
Pascoag
Attleboro
Sea View
Narragansett Pier
Massachusetts
Amherst
Ninth
Massachusetts Infantry
Framingham
CAPTAIN OF ENGINEERS Col Callan Receives Reserve Commission
Col L H Callan of this town earned a commission as Captain of Engineers in the Officers Reserve Corps dated July 30 with Class A rank. He passed a Newport exam last June for Major rank and is 42. A veteran, he once led the Second Regiment as lieutenant colonel at 25 and served on duty during the Pawtucket streetcar strike. He is a longtime Highway Superintendent and famed road builder, having constructed many miles of state highways in this and neighboring states.
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L. H. Callan
Engineers
Eveer
Bolonel
Pawtucket
Knitting Rooms Open At Trinity Parish For Bristol Boys
The knitting rooms at Trinity Parish House will open next Tuesday afternoon to knit for the Bristol boys. Local ladies want to help but funds are short for yarn. Those who can donate money may leave it at the Phoenix Office or at the rooms on Tuesday.
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Trinity Parish House
Bristol
Phoenix
Obituary of Mary Valley in Bristol
Mrs Mary Valley died Tuesday at noon at her daughter Mrs Wallace Garvin’s home 12 Cook street. Widow of Joseph Valley who died in Dawson City Alaska eighteen years ago. Born Lisieux France October 11 1844 aged nearly 73. Resided in Bristol 25 years. Survived by two daughters Mrs Wallace Garvin Mrs Annette Northup and sons Louis Valley Bristol and Edward Valley Fall River with nine grandchildren. Funeral 2 pm from Mrs Garvin’s home Rev Dr George L Locke officiated St Michael's Church. Interment North Cemetery. Bearers Jeremiah St Angelo Walter Northup Fred Garvin John Edward Burress.
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Mary Valley
Wallace Garvin
Cook Street
Joseph Valley
Dawson City
Alaska
Lisieux
France
Bristol
Annette Northup
Louis Valley
Edward Valley
Fall River
Mass
George L. Locke
St Michael’s Church
North Cemetery
Jeremiah St Angelo
Walter Northup
Fred Garvin
John Edward Burress
Silent Policeman on Duty at State and Hope Streets
The town council installed a "silent policeman" at the State and Hope crossing. A metal base supports a standard with three wings marked Go to the Right. A red flag is shown by day and a red lantern at night. The signal aims to reduce accidents and was supported after Phoenix advocated it.
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State and
Hope Streets
The
Phoenix
First Baptist Church Serves Next Sunday Schedule
Services in the First Baptist Church next Sunday include morning at 10 30 with the topic The Great Field and Its Products Sunday School at 12 B Y P U at 6 15 and evening service at 7 with the Nobleman and the Grafter A prayer and praise service is set for this evening at 7 30 All welcome.
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First Baptist Church
Beacon Falls Rubber Shoe Factory Hires Women With Good Wages
Advertises high pay and steady work for girls and women at Beacon Falls rubber shoe plant. Experienced workers earn 10 to 18 dollars weekly, others receive fair wages with room and board during a month training. Factory town offers theatre, dancing hall, athletic fields, free insurance, medical care, and near large cities.
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Beacon Falls
Rubber Shoe Cqo
Conr
Two funerals Held Same Hour on Hope Street
Two services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 on the same street and at the same hour. Mrs Sarah W Bourne died Sunday afternoon at 39 Church Street with Rev Samuel Lindsay officiating. Oliver C Pearse was mourned at his home on 10R Church Street with Rev Dr George L Locke presiding. Jesse Po Sousa’s funeral followed at St Elizabeth's Church on Metacom Avenue with High Mass by Rev A P Rebello and burial at St Marys Cemetery.
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Hope Street
North Cemetery
Sarah W Bourne
William H Bourne
Church Street
Samuel Lindsay
Bellevue
Penn
Oliver C Pearse
George L Locke
St Merchad’s Church
Charles Grale
Benga
Charles Hhinon
Woenseacket
Frank NO
Pasterbrooks
Jesse Po Sousa
Metacom Avenue
St Elizabeth’s Church
A P Rebello
St Marys Cemetery
R I Normal School announces new term and entrance tests
The R I Normal School announces the next term opens Monday September 10 at 9 am. Entrance examinations are September 5 and 6 at 9:30 am. Graduates of approved high schools may apply for questions used in June examinations. Four courses of study are offered including general, kindergarten primary, one year for experienced teachers, and a program for college graduates. Contact Principal John L. Alber or Secretary Walter E. Ranger at 119 State House Providence.
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John L. Al¢Er
R Normal School
Walter E. Ranger
State House
Providence
Whist Benefit for Red Cross in Bristol Aug 29
Under Bristol Chapter D A R the Whist event benefits the Red Cross. It will be held Wednesday August 29 at 3 o clock at the Bristol Yacht Club Club House. Ice cream and cake will be for sale.
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Red Cross
Bristol
Bristol Yacht Club
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