Italian and Portuguese Voters Unite to Shape November
A movement among Italian and Portuguese communities grows to solidify votes for town offices. In Bristol Italians and Portuguese Americans comprise large shares of the electorate and may influence city government and statewide contests. Portuguese leaders claim recent tactics helped defeat George Hull in Watchemaker Fire District and cue shifts in local power dynamics.
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Bristol
United States
East Providence
Providence
Watchemaker
George M. Hull
Tony Rose
Seventh District Court
Spaghetti Supper Attracts 200 Plus At Mt Carmel Hall
About 200 people enjoyed a spaghetti supper last night at the K of C Home on State Street. More than 49 280 yards of spaghetti and 600 meat balls plus 40 loaves of bread were served by Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church associated societies. Donations came from LaFavorita Macaroni and Carmone DeMezzi bakers. The event featured boxing exhibitions, booths run by local volunteers, and a garden party setup with dancing and refreshments. The affair continues tonight with additional entertainments planned.
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K of C
State St
Associated Societies of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
LaFavorita Macaroni Company
Carmone & DeMezzi
Young Myers
Leo Mansi
Feheite St Angelo
Mara Malafronte
John B Troiano
Antometta Campanella
Rose Altane
Victoria Lanégello
Loms Tortorice
Elsie Coppoling
Beatrice Abenante
Theresa Carmone
Frances Principe
Angelina Mansi
Anna Vite'ls
Madeline Graziosa Mass Vena Santul
Mmirs
Frank Dee
Prva
Tesapete Panzacelta
Bo Perront
Josephine
Lucy Romanella
Bridget Nastri
Ftta
Mountain Madness On High Altitude Minds
A Collier's Weekly note on rarefied air affecting climbers. Climbing memory falters and some experience hallucinations causing them to descend while believing they move upward.
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Collier's Weekly
Tire wear tips to maximize mileage for motorists
A Colonial Beacon Oil Company note by J. F. Winchester outlines simple rules to extend tire life. Regular inspection for nails and debris, proper wheel alignment, and avoiding underinflation are key. Check valve seals and caps weekly in summer to prevent air loss and ensure tires wear evenly for the miles the maker designed.
Battle of Rhode Island reported August 29 1775
The Rhode Island battle on August 29 1775 involved about 5000 men on each side. British losses exceeded 1000 including killed wounded and prisoners, with American suspicion the British losses were higher.
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Rhode Island
Admiral Byrd Rescue Tractored Through Antarctic Cold
Report from August 12 describes a successful but arduous rescue attempt to reach Admiral Byrd. Dr. Poulter Amory Waite and crew battle extreme cold, equipment failures, and crevasses while transporting fuel, oil, and supplies for a third tractor. Weight gains and health are noted as Antarctic conditions persist. A membership drive offers a free Antarctica map and club brochure through Arthur Abele Jr. in New York.
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Admiral Byrd
Dr. Poulter
Fete Jemas
Amory Waite
Here
Bernard Skinner
Winthrop
Demas
Washington, D C
New York
Potaka
New Zealand
Walter Lewisohn, Jr
Mesa Hall
Penumonia
Germa
Antarctica
Arthur Abele, Jr
Little America Aviation and Expiortion Club
Hotel Lexington
É81
Lexington Avenue
Nve York
Thunderer of Waters Indian legend at Niagara Falls
An old Indian name for Niagara Falls is tied to a belief that the Great Spirit resided there. Guides recount a yearly rite in which the tribe sent the fairest maiden over the falls in a canoe loaded with fruit and spells, hoping to appease the Thunderer of the Waters.
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Niagara Falls
United States
Canada
Falls
Bristol Probate Court orders support petition for Manuel M. Pacheco
Irene A. Pacheco widow petitions the Bristol Probate Court for a reasonable allowance from the estate of Manuel M. Pacheco for his family's support. The matter is referred to September 17 1934 at 10 o clock AM in the Bristol Probate Court Room with notice to be published for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix.
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Manuel M. Pacheco
Mmn
Irene A. Pacheco
Bristol
Manuel M Pacheco
Probate
Bristol Phoenix
John W. Church
Mortgagee's Sale of Bristol Property at Public Auction
Public auction set for September 4 1934 at 11 AM Bristol Rhode Island under a mortgage dated December 21 1931. Property includes two adjoining Bristol tracts bounded by Metacom and Gooding avenues with stone walls and fences and rights of way, subject to unpaid taxes. Attorney for the mortgagee Emil io D Itannuccillo notices intention to bid.
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Bristol
Rhode Island
Marguerite S
Metacom Avenue
Gooding Avenue
Metaom Avenue
Augustus 1
Varke
Peter Riles
James M
William J
Narrawhinsettlectric Lighting
Crooding Avenue
Naomi
Gooding
Naomi Street
Peter Riley
Riley
James M Gooding
William J Gooding
Narragansett Electric Jighting Company
James M_ Gooding
Zebedee Paull
R. IL
Emilio D. Itannuccillo
Hope Street
R. L
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R. I. Bosworth
Usu
Spaghetii
K. of C
Detroit
Universal Credit Co
Ford Finance Plan
Ford Dealers OF
New England
Toplin
Ford
Thames Street
TEL
J. F. Winchester
S.A.E
Colonial Beacon Oil Company
Bernard
Mt Hope
Mt. Hope
van Camp Milk
Sunkist
MVOT
CA Meche O
L! Pyle
America
Vila Mackay
Harold June
Stevenson Corey
Probate Court OF the Town OF
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