School openings in doubt as infantile paralysis fears loom
Formal charges were made against Mr. Brown over the Colt High principalship while Dr Merriman recommends starting the fall term on schedule. Boston-bound Rev Rebello misses meeting for St Elizabeths parish festival. If infantile paralysis cases arise, the opening may be postponed.
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R. S. Church
Boston
A. P. Rebello
St. Elizabeth's
Eee
Merriman
Swarts
Ierror
Brown
Colt High
National India Rubber Co to Close Two Weeks for Inventory
The factory will shut Tuesday afternoon for two weeks to conduct the annual inventory, overhaul machinery, and perform repairs. The plant has been busy fulfilling orders and its 3500 employees will enjoy the vacation. Work resumes September 5.
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National India Rubber Company
Lawn Fete by Trinity Church Youth Club Hosts Sale and Dance
The Young Men’s Parish Club of Trinity Church held its second annual lawn fete on the parish grounds yesterday with electric lights, birch entry arches, a Crown Military Band concert and dancing. Supper, cake, lemonade and ice cream were served. booths featured candy, flowers, grabs, and baked goods. The event thanked helpers and listed booth attendants and committee members.
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Young Men's Parish Club
Trinity Church
Crown Military Band
Bristol
Frank Paull
Parish Aid Society
Samuel Brelsford
Young Women’s Parish Club
Emily Manchester
George Crown
Margaret Kenney
Norman Seymour
LeBaron Bradford
Edith Trotter
Fred Macauley
Prescott Paull
Henry Battcher
Mildred Goettler
Norman Hathaway
Leicester R. Watts
Fred W. Macauley
Chester R. Burgess
Shark Sighting Stirs Harbor Community
Two young men John Holmes and Moses Moore spotted a large shark while paddling near the Namquit Worsted Company mill. They fled to shore as the shark surfaced, while Edward Hadfield of the Bristol Yacht Club and Francisco E. de Wolf’s chauffeur also reported sightings. D'Wolf Inn staff say several sharks have been seen in the harbor recently, with some already noted as vicious.
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John Holmes
Moses Moore
Namquit Worsted Company
Holmes
John
Moore
Edward Hadfield
Bristol Yacht Club
Francisco E. de Wolf
D’wolf Inn
Water Sports Tomorrow at Municipal Bath House
Supervisor Clifton H. Merriam announces a 4 PM series of water events at the municipal bath house. contests span age groups from small boys to young women with prizes for first and second place and registration urged with Mr. Merriam. the bath house has seen hundreds use the salt water baths this week.
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Clifton H. Merriam
Municipal Bath House
Merriam
Traffic obstruction on Constitution street a hazard at Thames
Letter to the editor cites repeated motor parking near the railway track at Constitution and Thames streets. The writer Daniel R Case urges public attention to the danger posed to ferry travelers and pedestrians by vehicles blocking the roadway and narrowing passage at the curb.
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The
Phenix
Constitution Street
Thames Street
Daniel R Case
Letter from Bristol school official seeks damages over alleged malice
Newport Rhode Island August 21 1916 letter from Mr Brown to Bristol School Committee president details accusations of friction among teachers and pupils. He says he will sue for salary and damages over alleged malicious libel and outlines disagreements with three teachers and issues of authority and certification. He defends his conduct and claims support from a former committee member.
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W. R. Brown
the Phoenix
Newport
Bristol
R. I
Minard
Wellesley College
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Bristol, R. 1
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Ock
Woodstree Modern
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Nc Chalmer
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MR. Brown
Colt Memorial High School
Aely A
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Lou Tellegen In “the Unknown
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