Spectacular Colma Ring Clash Ends Johnson Triumphs
The world champion Jack Johnson defeated Stanley Etchel the Michigan Assassin in a dramatic late finish at Colma. After Ketohel stunned Johnson with a thunderous swing, Johnson rose, unleashed two decisive blows, and dropped Etchel to claim the victory before a roaring crowd and sweeping postfight excitement.
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Jack Johnson
Stanley Etchel
Michigan
Colma
Ketohel
Johnson
Star Theatre delivers crowd-pleasing weekly program
The Star Theatre shows drew packed crowds on Saturday and Monday. Performers Mr. Moscow Morrison Brothers and Mr. Vova received strong applause for a first class illustrated song act. Tonight features 1776 or The Russian Renegades, Children’s Friend, The Eternal Romance, The Way of the Cross, Mason’s Paradise, and The Hirst Airship that Crossed the English Channel with a complete picture lineup and a special change tomorrow. The Rural Tragedy fire picture is set for Wednesday and Thursday. Fire companies secured it as a feature.
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Star Theatre
Mr. Moscow
Morrison Brothers
Mr. Vova
Mason’s Paradise
Wvext
The
Star
Johnson and Jeffries Boxing Pictures Draw Big Feminine Crowds
Motion pictures of the Johnson Ketchel fight attract large crowds in New York and Boston as women spectators attend shows. The article notes female attendance at California matches and previews the upcoming Johnson versus James J Jeffries bout, with pictures to be shown at Star Theatre next Saturday at 6 o'clock sharp.
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New York
Boston
California
Ooffroth
Arens
Johnson
James J. Jeffries
Jeffries
Star Theatre
Britisher word puzzler and old English joke
The London News notes Americans use the word Britisher with contempt. A Philadelphia wit explained that ghoughphtheight teeall means potato in funny English spelling. The tale ends with a creditor’s quirky vernacular phrase about paying a stable keeper’s bill and taking him home again.
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London News
Philadelphia
Unappreciated Efforts In Transit
A Boston Transcript note recounts a man in an electric car who, after earning three fares, tries to stop the car for a lady and tosses an umbrella to a gray whiskered man. The pair and the conductor dislike the helpful Samaritan for his altruism.
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Boston ‘Transcript
There Are Better Seats in the Pinnacle of Fame
A Brooklynh Gazette quotation notes a public figure being at the peak of fame yet not in comfortable circumstances. The exchange likens sitting on a pinnacle to an uneasy seat, reflecting on the paradox of status.
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Brooklyn
Awfully rude kiss line from Illustrated Bits quip
The remark mocks a kiss thrown in jest with a witty exchange about delivering such gestures in person. The dialogue lampoons polite society and the notion of propriety in social courtesies.
Story of the Christmas Stamp in Rhode Island
The Red Cross Christmas stamp began in Boston as fundraisers for wartime care and anti tuberculosis work. Rhode Island sales are led by Wallace Hatch with local agents appointed statewide to promote stamp purchases. Proceeds fund disease prevention and Bristol district nursing programs as two thirds stay in state.
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Red Cross
United States
Boston
U S. Sanitary Commission
Delaware
American Red Cross
Philadelphia
Howard Pylé
Washington
Rhode Island
Wallace Hatch
Butler Exchange
Providence
Old Golony Bill Posting Co
W. O. Hackett
Woonsocket
John Hodzon
Warren
W. J. Hirrsh
Bristol
Quahn & Cross
Newport
Charles B. Bliveu
Westerly
Allen's Lung Balsam Trial Report Promises Cure
An advertisement touts Allen's Lung Balsam as a remedy for both fresh colds and stubborn coughs that linger for months. The copy emphasizes enduring relief and market value, noting trial prospects and social proof.
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Ita
Worth
Wdc, Soc
John Brown Memorial Observed by Newport Citizens
The colored citizens of Newport honored John Brown of Ossawatomie on the fiftieth anniversary of his Charleston scaffold martyrdom. A large Mt Zion AME Church audience heard eulogies on his life and works with portraits of abolitionists displayed and remarks by Marcus Wheatland and others.
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Newport
Johnie Brown
Ossawotomiée
Charleston
Mt. Zion
John Brown
Charles Sumner
Wendell Phillips
Frederick Douglas
Marcus F. Wheatland
John P. Sanborn
Joseph Cooper
Charles F. D. Fayerweather
Edwin B. Jourdan
New Bedford
F. Barrow
W. H. Thomas
D. D
H. N. Jeter
Robert Franklin
William Shepley
Thomas O. Albro, Jr
Jeremiah P.mahoney
Grand Army
Marcus E. Wheatland
Boston
Wheatland
George T. Downing
M. Alonzo van Horne
Patrick J. Boyle
William _ P. Sheffield
Isaac ©. Day of
William Safford Jones
James Austin Richards
H. R. Storer
H. Myreen
M. R. McCordle
Storer
Senator Sanborn
Microbes blamed for baldness study and remedy claims
A European duo led by Professor Anna of Hamburg and Dr Sabourand of France assert a scalp microbe causes baldness by attacking sebaceous glands. They promote Rexall 193 Hair Tonic with a money back guarantee, claiming it revives hair roots, dries dandruff, and restores color, available at Hope Drug Co Bristol.
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Anna
Hamburg
Germany
Sabourand
Rexall
Bristol
Hope Drug Co
Hope ‘Street
Oeroes
Sawdust Flour From Lumber Mills
Wood flour is proposed as a forest conservation aid and industrial aid. European use includes dynamite absorbent and flooring products. Norway, Germany, England, France export and purchase such sawdust flour, with potential for broader U S utilization and reduced waste.
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United States
Christiania
Norway
Europe
Germany
England
France
Coming Events Gleam Through Holiday Notices
December events listed include a Congregational Club supper sale at the Congregational Chapel on Thursday evening December 9. Friday evening December 10 hosts Whist in Odd Fellows Hall by Reba Lodge. December 16 features Epworth League Chowder sale at State Street M E Church. December 26 offers a Christmas dance at G A Hall with Crown orchestra. December 31 New Year’s Eve dance at G A R Hall led by John McMahon and others. January 1 New Year’s Night dance at the Hotel Belvedere sun parlor by Bristol High School class 10.
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Congregational
Congregational Club
Odd Fellows Hall
Reba Lodge
Christamas Sale
State Street
M. E
G A. Hall
Ascores Rounds
John Pickles
The
Crown Orchestra
Fred M. Straight
G. A. R.hall
John ‘McMahon
Herbert Springer
William Manchester
Hotel Belvedere
Bristol High School
Birth Announcement in Luciena Town December Child
A baby named Lucien was born to Mr and Mrs Boswell L Lucien in Luciena on December 5. The family confirms the newborn’s arrival in the town.
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Luciena
Boswell L. Lucien
Local Notices From Kirkwood and Warren Deaths
In Kirkwood Florin wedding notice lists Desi and Miss Nellie Florin from Attleboro with Rev W R Trotter and William Fraser Kirkwood officiating. In Warren Pevin Simmons indicates a December 6 death with Rev Joseph Fanuteux and Philip M Pevin of the town and Miss Ida Simmons of Warren. James McKevitt dies at Rhode Island Hospital on December 3 in Orthis town aged A years.
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Kirkwood
Florin
W. R. Trotter
William Fraser
Nellie Florin
McKevitt
Rhode Island Hospital
Tames
Orthis Town
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ICTR
Scott
Ae Hese
Newport & Providence Railway
William G. Murphy Mason
Sowambett Ave
Church Street
Lyndon L. Anderstrom
Liam Williame
Recorder of Deeds
County of
Said Williams
James Hoar
William J Tilley
Morteagee
Said
Orrin L. Bosworth
William Williams Mortgagee
Bristol, R
William Williams Both
Recorder of
Olin
William Williams
R. 1
Cardle
di Sune
Satole
Buaance
Cawarner
Ross Sale
Bristol County
Ste
Stores
W. F. Fish
el Ritch Ed
A. A
Thompson
The—Waldron CO
Bradford Street
Mildred Usher Gorham
Hope St
M. Wilbur
M. C
Hope Street
Bristo
GEO, Smithson
Thibodeau’s Commercial College
Secon
Thibodeau’s College
Fall River
South Main St
J. D. Thibodeau
Bs F
William S. Cwitn
Seatthe
John” Pozzi
A.W. Orgelman
Tel
Bristol Fish Market
John Shepard
Brownell’s Grocery
Wood St
Drury
Weil
Hope
IA Uctioneer
Ge Ag
G. W. Simmons Undertakers
Emma E
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