Editorial on Gompers influence and labor vote dynamics
The piece argues that Samuel Gompers and the AFL do not reliably control the labor vote. It notes dictation attempts by a three member committee, cites independent papers doubting deliverable labor votes, and suggests Gompers lacks cross class appeal while his influence remains limited in shaping election ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Trinity
Somme
Brooklyn Eagle
Buffalo
Rubber footwear demand surpasses production capacity
Rubber companies report an enormous yearly rise in demand for fabric shoes with rubber soles. Factories struggle to meet orders due to boosted production and improving styles and quality, driven by low price compared with leather. Claims that rubber sole shoes hurt the eyes or burn the feet are unfounded, with inner sole construction providing protection across grades.
Ladder Logic Wisdom by Morse Dual
A compact aphorism compares life to a ladder where steady effort and personal pace matter. The author urges readers to focus on their own climb, using those ahead as inspiration rather than impediments, and to keep moving up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Women’s Auxiliary Organizing Meeting Planned
Special notice announces a meeting at Grand Army Hall at 730 PM this Thursday to organize a Women’s Auxiliary to the American Legion. All mothers wives sisters and daughters of American Legion members are urged to attend. C A Jackson, chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army Hall
American Legion
Outing of Ivy Guild set for Saturday August 28
The Ivy Guild outing, postponed earlier, will be held this coming Saturday August 28. Local news notes guests, travels, and arrivals across Warren and nearby towns including Elmira New York visitors, trips to Keene New Hampshire, and conversations about court actions and licenses.
Social notes and local travel as Bentonville items
Miss Catherine E. Connery visits Neyport. Mr and Mrs T Clarke Brown stay at Silver Creek. Miss Margaret Conley hosts Miss Muriel Arnold and Miss Dorothea Taudvin, then they return home. Dance in Columbia Hall Friday Sept 17 by Stray Two with Bowler's Jazz Band. Mrs Rose Vahn and others return to Greenville New Jersey. Traffic counts at Bristol Warren line: 7000 cars last Sunday. Sinking Fund votes $100000 bond for highway construction. Town Treasurer Gorham and others plan bond payments. O'Brien party to Berkshires Lake Champlain Adirondacks and Canada on two week auto trip.
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Catherine E. Connery
Neyport
T. Clarke Brown, Jr
Silver Creek
Margaret Conley
New York
Muriel Arnold
Saylesville
Dorothea Taudvin
Riverview
Marjorie Burgess
Columbia Hall
Wood Street
Stray Two
Bowler
Rose Vahn
Emma Hawkins
Marie Hawkins
James Serbst
Hope Street
Greenville
New Jersey
Bristol and
Warren
Bristol
Sinking Fund Commission
Mr. O’brien
Berkshires
Lake Champlain
Adirondack Mountains
Canada
White Mountains
Thanks for kindness after bereavement from Fire Engine Company
The undersigned express sincere thanks to relatives and friends for their kindness during a recent bereavement and for the floral offerings. Special thanks are extended to Peter Trudeau Joseph Trudeau Henry Gladue and Mrs Amos Trudeau of the King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company
Peter, Joseph
Henry Gladue
Amos Trudeau
Community thank you for benefit dance success
The note expresses sincere thanks to all who assisted in the recent benefit dance. Signed by Burnside Lodge K of P Bristol Train of Artillery Loyal Order of Moose and Bristol Boy Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnside Lodge
K. of Bristol
Train OF Artillery
Loyal Order OF Moose
Bristol Boy Scouts
For Sale Items and Services Listed in Bristol Ad Column
Sailing skiff for sale inquire J William Wood or Bristol Yacht Club. Buick runabout in A 1 running condition with new paint top and shoes, owner leaving far west must sell immediately call Bristol 157. Gentleman's bicycle nearly new ask 25 High Street. English Bulldog puppy eight weeks old male apply Phoenix office. SITUATION WANTED Woman seeks housework job call Fthone 252 M Bristol. Two work horses for sale Marion Perry R F D Box 88 DeWolf Ave. Household furniture including bureaus washstands beds.
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Buick
Far West
Bristol
Self feeding hot water heater and antique furniture for sale
A Wilks & Co Chicago self feeding hot water heater suitable for heating a greenhouse or dwelling. Boiler 24 by 48 inches with a 19 inch diameter grate. Also offering antique furniture including a low boy a high boy chairs tables and old tavern signs and glass. Private sale no dealers. Confident offers by mail to P O Box 397 Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilks & Co
Chicago
Starr L. Booth
Bristol
Motorcycle for Sale and Waterfront Cottage Ride
Indian Motorcycle in good condition with tires paint nickel magneto headlight and tank. Must be seen to be appreciated for less than 100 dollars. A. A. Edmonds 54 State St Bristol R I Cottage House and three bathing houses water front near railroad station Apply 122 Union St or phone 186 W.
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Bosch
A. A. Edmonds
State St
Bristol
R. I
Union ST
Community News From Warren and Vicinity
Local residents depart for Philadelphia while others host guests from Boston and Providence. Social events include a Doric Club whist at Masonic Temple and a personal shower for Miss Ethel McCaw with roses and gifts. Baseball plans foreshadow Bristol versus Warren, with a managers meeting set in Warren.
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Phoenix
Ralph Kinder
Philadelphia
Charles DeWolf Gibson
Boston
Josephine Gibson
Longfield Farm
Main Road
Howard
Newman
Bee
Ieee
O. R. Siegel
Prudence Island
Doric Club
Masonic Temple
Hope and
Church Streets
Frank Carr
Philip Carr
Providence
Walter Carr
Washington Street
Mary Walsh
State Street
Francis J McIisaac
National India Rubber Company
Alice McHugh
Sara C. Callan
High Street
Ethel McCaw
George Elliott
Miss McCaw
Rhode Island College of Education Opens Registration
The Rhode Island College of Education begins registration for new students on Monday at 10 A.M. Former students with irregular programs register at 1 P.M. and those with regular programs at 9 A.M. Tuesday. Men and women may enroll. Scholarships include travel expense allowances and free tuition for residents who teach in Rhode Island for two years. Seven courses of study are offered. For details contact Principal John L. Alger or Trustee Secretary Walter E. Ranger.
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Rhode Island College OF Education
Rhode Island
Rhode Island State College
John L. Alger
College of Education
Providence
Walter E. Ranger
State House
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Gator
The
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Bristol County
Farrally Brothers
J. F. Farraely
Oticer
R. L
Long Distance Telephone No
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M. Darling
Northup Bros
Richard C. Quirk
Harold E. Place
Y. MC
Hasbrouck Block
American Press Association
J. W. Wood Starr L. Booth
Bristol R. L. State College
Gladue Telephone
A. P. Nerone
Editorial
C. A. Jackson
American Railway Express
American Railw Express
Post Office
AM. P.M
News of
Ivy Guild
J. C. Miller
Betty
Elmira
J. M. Jones
Federal Post Office Department
Washington, D C
John McPike
Warren James Swan
Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
Edward
New Hampshire
C Aostby
Howard Newman
A. K. Winters
Brooklyn
N. Y
Gilbert R Cole
Katherine Hale Gray
Providence Telephone Company
Elsie Dunbar
Robert Young
William
Hugh Young
Young
A Campbell
Harry W Munro
George Cole
Keene
Leon Fellows
Phoenix Office
Margaret Guinan
Flushing
Thomas F. Downey
Catherine
Margaret Downey
Wilson Moorehouse
Ardmore Pa
Moorehouse
Charles B Rockwell
Plymouth
Mass
Fifth District Court
F H Hammill
Benjamin Smith
Smith
George Stanton
C. I Bickney Construction Company
Ambrogia Frederico
Elizabeth Chiricio
Foldy Street
Valentine Pinkham
Mary Elizabeth Browning
Weyhbosset Street
Camp Sims
R. Livingston Beechman
William S
Sims
Church Street
Marguerite Murphy
Riverside
Mary Lonergan
L. T
Catherine Leahy
Taunton
George Wilcox
Gardner
Edward Walsh
Webster
Annie M. Doody
Philip Morris
William Conley
Bay View Avenue
Thames Street
Elmer C. Maxfield
Charles Street
New York State
P. J. Hurley
Williamsburg
Robert Dunbar
Algernon L. Johnston
Benjamin M MacDougall
Jessie
Janette
Jackson
N. H
Alice Foley
Winchester
A P Nerone
Millard Johnson
Miss Cooke
Constitution Street
S P Colt
Narragansett Pier
Newport
Laforge Cottage
Harry
Clara Doyle
Benton Harbor
Michigan
Doyle
Clara Davis
George Schlosser
Nantasket
Point Breeze
William Sinkerson
Bristol County Court House
Edward D Kunz
Forrest Holbrook
de Wolf
Bristol Ferry
Holbrook
Goodrich Tires
Silvertown Cord Tires
Howard R. Newman
L. Digati
F. N. Easterbrooks
Wood St
Buffington’s Pharmacy
Y. D. Fruit
St. Michael's Church
Jewett Ave
Mt. Hope Avenue
A. Pierone
William Wood
Bristol Yacht Club
Marion Perry
R. F D
DeWolf Ave
Joseph Bruno
Bradford Street
Watkins
J R. Watkins Co
Dept
Winona
Minn
Sherry Avenue
A. A. Edmonds, Co
State Stree
A.L. Johnston
Scott Keith
Deerfield
Wallis E. Howe
Mary Hennessy
Megahe
Mtr
Elizabeth Williams
Elwood Peckham Leeming
Fall River
Rogers Free Library
Col
L. H. Callan
Nora
B. O'Neil
May
Eleanor O’neil
Louise D. Malafronte
of New England Conservatory of Music
McHugh’s Orchestra
Pure Food Store
St. Louis
la Touraing
Charles A. Johnson
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