Editorial on shifting American views of militarism and Japan
The piece traces changing U.S. attitudes from labeling Germany and Japan as aggressively militaristic to a postwar stance that downplays fear of foreign powers. It notes President Taft and Secretary Bryan, then Wilson, Johnson, and Japanese perceptions, concluding that Japan now accuses the United States of militarism while America remains peaceful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United States
Japan
Roosevelt
Taft
California
Wilson
Bryan
Washington
Mountain
Hiram Johnson
Philippines
Hawaiian
America
Tokio
Transportation Shortages Cited By Rivers and Harbors Congress
Members of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress blame the panic of 1907 and World War I era shortages on inadequate transportation. They warn ongoing delays threaten business life and national effort, noting rail and water transport disorganization and mounting losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Germany
United States
New Sea Scallop Law Sets Daily Catch at 15 Bushels
The Sept 1 scallop season opens with a new rule limiting each licensed fisherman’s boat to 15 bushels per day. Violations carry a 20 dollar fine and up to 30 days in jail. State Commissioners of Shell Fisheries issued the announcement. Evidence shows last year saw fewer sets but scallops were more plentiful the season before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Commissioners of Shell Fisheries
Sugar Prices in New York Warn Consumers
A Wall Street Journal note urges shoppers not to pay 25 cents for sugar and suggests prices around 19 cents or less are available at other stores if customers seek them. The tip emphasizes shopping around to save money on sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
Warner & Arbuckle
New York
American Sugar CO
Lomino
Cuba
Local Social notes and upcoming school opening
Mr and Mrs Albert G Davis return from a two week vacation marriage intentions filed by Bernard Ramos and Madeline Perry both of this town. Public schools open Tuesday Sept 7 with vaccination orders issued for six year olds entering first grade.
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Albert G. Davis
Bernard Ramos
Madeline Perry
William M. Connery
Helen
Henrietta
Sables Castles
N. Y
L. Levy
States Street
F. Harvey Straight
Miller’s Theatre
Milwaukee
Wis
Clark H. Straight
Hope Street
George E. Gladding
Hog Island
J. Campbell Ogden
Malden
Mass
Arthur B. Tenney
Los Angeles
Cal
Phenix
Samuel M Lindsay
Hanson Place Baptist Church
Brooklyn
M N
First
Congregational Church
District Court
Lonergan
Warren
Irving Hathaway
Rumford
Main Street
Ralph Wolffe
Eleanor
Wolffe
Edward Rapano
Bourn Street
Detroit
Mich
Phoenix
Bristol
Daughters of the American Revolution
Colt Casino
Papasquash
Essex
Harold L. Ashton
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Rockland
Boston
Alice T Smith
Arthur L. Smith
Barrington
Barrows
Superior Court
Providence
Agnes Murphy
Munroe
Thomas Carnes
Collins Street
Bryant Rock
Albert Riatg
Helen Ridng
Warwick Downs
John’ Mrushneck
Twin Mountains
Nah
Harry Minsher
Town
Edward Easterbrooks
Sherry Avenue
Bertram W. Wall
Greenport
L. L
William C. Hobbs
Wilton
H. A. Hambrick
Newark
N. J
South
John H. Potter
Sarah Smith
Mystic
Conn
Anna May
Frances Haggerty
Ethel
Lillian de Wolfe
Elizabeth Peterson
Williams Street
Isserh
Smith
Sciences
Boston University
Edwin Magnusen
Albert Battcher
Charles Street
John Gavin
Jamaica Plain
William T. Dwyer
Elizabeth Dwyer
Ida Bailey
Dora
Marshall
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claim and Cure Assertion
There is more catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together and it was long deemed incurable. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo is advertised as a constitutional remedy taken internally to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. A 100 dollar reward is offered for any case not cured, with circulars and testimonials available.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
BP. J. Cheney & CO
Yasta
Paring Fragments From a Mixed Ledger in Small Town News
Ledger scraps show transient notes from Phoenix office, a grocer at State Street, and vacation talk near Watuppa Lake east of Fall River. A price drop from $8789 to $1 to $3.98 appears with names like Shoeman and Roderick. A wedding note to Mr and Mrs Arthur T McGaw of Warren records a daughter born at Street Hospital Providence on August 26.
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Huatity P
Phoenix
FICE
J ‘Ay
Jaison
State Street Igrocer
Watuppa Lake
Fall Rivers
G. AY R. Blooth
For Sale Barnaby Farm in Warren 77 Acres Listed
Property listing on Child street Warren offers 77 acres at price 16000. Contact A. P. Neronh on Hope Street for inquiries and details.
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Barnaby Farm
Child Street
Warren
A. P. Neronh
Hope Street
Two Summer Homes and Tenement Offered for Mortgage
Clothes for children at the Clothes Bureau of the Home Service Section American Red Cross second floor Post Office building Bristol Rhode Island. Two summer homes one on Narragansett Bay and one on Mt Hope Bay and two tenement houses with barns centrally located. Will take mortgage on each apply to Mrs John T Drury 868 Hope street Telephone 165 W.
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Clothes Bureau of the Home Service Section
American Red Cross
Bristol
R. I
Narragansett Bay
Mt. Hope Bay
John T Drury
Hope Street
Champion Shoe Repair Shop Same Day Service
Shoe repairing offered at short notice at CHAMPION SHOE REPAIR SHOP located at 35 State Street. Bring in before 4 o clock to have work completed the same day.
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Champion Shoe Repair Shop
State Street
Insurance Agent A P Nerone Ad
A P Nerone promotes automobile, fire, health and accident insurance as the strongest company in the South with reasonable rates. Agent offers policy options and claims assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. IP
Nerone
Fire and Life Assurance, Corporation
Philadelphia
A. P. Nerone
Bristol
R. I
Roomy unfurnished tenement sought by two adults
Two adults seek a four or five room unfurnished tenement on or before September 15. Provide best references. Replies in confidence. Address Box B at the Phoenix Office.
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Box B. T
Phoenix Office
Lost Gold Wrist Watch At Bristol Camp Sims
Gold wrist watch with gold bracelet initials H A B found between Bristol and Camp Sims. Return to Hotel Belvedere office for reward.
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Bristol
Camp Sims
Hotel Belvedere
Accident and Illness Insurance Joiner Advertisement
Accident and illness insurance offer with a strong company to join for $3.00 and dues totaling $110. For particulars contact A. Nerone at 686 Hope Street near Franklin Street by telephone 23-W.
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A. Nerone
Hope Street
Franklin Street
Multiple Break-ins Hit Bradford Street Saloons and Grocery
On a single night on Bradford Street a grocery store at 160 and two nearby saloons were entered. Goods stolen included sugar tomatoes sausage cigars tobacco and pennies. A revolver taken from Mrs Quintal's coat pocket at the 164 Bradford Street saloon. Local police report multiple break-ins and value of losses around fifty dollars.
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Mirae
Ely
eSarah
Bradford Street
Ford Street
Smiall
Bradford
Silvia
Shower Honors Miss Katherine White at Thames Street Home
Miss Katherine White received a miscellaneous shower at her sister Mrs. Herbert Springer residence on Thames Street. Guests brought doll favors and a parasol as roses filled the yellow decorated room. The evening included supper and a staged center display featuring kewpie dolls and a ball player, with wishes for a happy married life to Miss White and her fiancé William A. Bottomley.
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Katherine White
Marcy W
Katherine
Herbert Springer
Thames Street
Absa
Miss White
Unclear Tennis Tournament Result At Oak Bluffs
Charles Itsell of Oak Bluffs Mass entered a men s tennis tournament defeating James of Cleveland in a five set final. The score was 6 2 4 6 2, 1 6 3, 5 7, 8 6. Winners received silver cups. Mr Tirrell Will returns home Sunday.
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Rr Charles
Itsell
Dep Eption
Oak Bluffs
Mass
James
Cleve- Agni Ohio
Tirrell
Will
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Hope
Bristol Post Office
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Wee Eee
H. M. Darling
Northup Bros
Richard C. Quirk
Harold E. Place
THE
American Press Association
Baby's Shoe
A. Nerone , Red Cross
Baby Carriage of State
St. A. Nerone Esteen
A. P. Nerone K. Rubber Co
Editorial
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Post Office
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P. m
A.M
P.M
Brister
Aetesown
News of
Cutter
Apply Kleistone Rubber Co. Warren, R. I
Nora A. Sullivan
Easterbrooks
Everett West
Wood Street
Louise D. Malafronte
of New England Conservatory of Music
McHugh’s “Orchestra
L. Digati
F. N. Easterbrooks
Wood St
Noto
St. Pierre
Thomas J. Gillan
Antonio Noto
Juliet St.Pierre
Préble—Farley
Matthew
Stanley Preble
Rose Ella Farley
Dura Msie
Esa
Church of Hope Streets
Phcrenix
B. C
Church Street
Thompson Ave
Bay View Ave
Avenue
A. P Nerone
Tel
Jewett Ave
Mt. Hope Avenue
Marion Perry
RF DD
DeWolf Ave
Joseph Bruno
Wilks & Co
Chicago
Starr L. Booth
P. O
Watkins
J. R. Watkins Co
Dept
Winona
Minn
Ap Yya
Bosch
AL Edmonds
State St
R. L
Union ST
Bia Satomi New
OS Sartinyi
Prospect Stree
Bay View Avenue
Hk Vaden Pseests Po
Pan
Sexson Hope Instores
Hope*street
Pure Food
Pillsbury’s
St. Louis
South America
Swift
Brookfield
Armott
Charles
Johnson
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