The Writing Is On The Wall Civil Mobilization In Britain
Harriet Bulger recounts 1926 General Strike in Britain as a clash with Bolshevik influence. She describes Baldwin's secret civilian militia, rapid press resistance, and the population rallying to defend the country, portraying the strike as defeated by united British resolve.
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Harriet Bulger
Great Britain
United ‘Front
Mr. Baldwin
United Kingdom
England
Hyde Park
Lyceum Club
Piccadilly
North American
London
Kensington
Russia
H—S
America
London Times
London Chronicle
Daily Express
Daily Mail
London Post
Secret Service
D A R members view Ellis Island immigrants film
Bristol Chapter D A R met at the Chapter House on Franklin Street to see a film titled To Be Continued Daughters of Revolution See Life With Immigrants on Ellis Island. The meeting featured Ellis Island shower hostesses Mrs Samuel Hall Mrs Samuel C Wardwell Mrs J B Batchelor Mrs Robert EF Lanphear and Miss Agnes Herreshoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters OF Revolution
Ellis Island
Bristol
D A. R
Franklin Street
Samuel Hall
Samuel C Wardwell
J. B. Batchelor
Robert EF. Lanphear
Agnes Herreshoff
St Michael's Church Vassar Campaign Starts With Luncheon
The every member canvass at St Michael's Church opened with a Sunday luncheon in the Holmes House. Twenty canvassers attended as Canon Anthony R. Parshley outlined the year’s program and financial needs. Under Ernest G. Brown the team began a house to house drive for donations and pledges. a full report is promised later this week. Assistants include Calbraith B Perry and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael's Church
Holmes House
Anthony R. Parshley
Ernest G. Brown
Brown
Calbraith B Perry
William H. Angevine
Jas R. Wood
John R. Magee
Henry Wood
C. C. Getchell
Benjamin F. Lindemuth
Wiliam B MacColl
Allen M Newman
Howard R. Newman
Robert W. Nelson
John G Stewart
J. Winthrop de Wolf
John W. de Wolf, Jr
Wallis E. Howe
Harold de Wolf
Wallace L. Mossop
Arthur M. McCaw
Cocoanuts and Chestnuts Tie for First in YMCA Nut League
Cocoanuts and Chestnuts pull into a first place tie after defeating Beechnuts and Walnuts respectively. Peanuts beat Doughnuts 26 to 19 in a thriller, with Engfish Levy Nat Biancuzzo and George Sousa leading Cocoanuts and Fishy Caruso starring for Chestnut Walnut.
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Ymca Nut League
Engfish" Levy
Nat Biancuzzo
George Sousa
J. Mirranda
M Grimo
Ray Bisbano
Caruso
Rishe
FE. Sousa
H . Levy
M. Ascoli
Pasquarell
T Stanzione
FE. Mansi
C. Russo
R. Bisbano
S Masceno
M. Grimo
Reg M Cappuci
G . P. Gaglio
Bristol Theatre Declares Pride in New Local House
A lively column praises Bristol for opening a theatre ranked among the best outside Providence. It relays Edwin C Hill's humorous ghost anecdotes from radio reports and recalls a side show tale of a “wild man” at an amusement park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Edwin C Hill
Ha’nts
Greenwich Village
Union
No 1
Thomas
Actress Margaret Lindsey Stars in Cavalcade Role Abroad
Newspaper notes Margaret Lindsey, a prominent American actress, who earned a part in Neal Coward's Cavalcade while living in England. Her time there gave her a convincing English accent, enabling her to join a cast of native English actors in the production.
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Margaret Lindsey
Neal Coward
England
Deucedly Clevar
Hope Street construction to begin ahead of Spring
Work has started on the main road in anticipation of Spring and a new Hope street. Drainpipes are being laid to reduce future digging once the thoroughfare is completed.
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Hope Street
Eviction Scene On Cold City Street
A gaunt eviction scene unfolds on a near empty street as a middle aged woman stands shrouded in a shawl amid blankets and clothing. Passers by in warm coats walk by toward a cinema and bright cars, while the landlord considers his action.
When a Dog Disowns Its Master Over a Cat
A speaker laments a longtime bond with a dog that now rejects them after bringing a cat home. The tale expresses humor and sadness as the dog’s jealousy ends their quiet companionship and long walks in silence.
Barbary Coast Gangsters and Gritty San Francisco Legends
A lively review of Herbert Asbury's The Barbary Coast noting the Five Points era, Hoodlums and Muldoon, the Bella Union, Eldorado gambling, Shanghaing, and colorful characters like Oofty Goofty. It highlights underworld life, fires, tong wars, and the city’s violent justice, with minimal praise and strong local flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Asbury
Barbary Coast
Five Points
San Francisco
Western Hemisphere
Oriental
San Francsco
Hounds
Sidney
Chinatown
Jerry Thomas
Billy Mulligan
New York
Goofty
Axemen and Pipemen Split Close Ever Ready League Bowls
In the Ever Ready Engine and Hose Co bowling league the Axemen defeated the Hosemen by two strings while the Pipemen beat the Hydrantmen by the same margin. Harvey Gladye led with a high single of 121 and three strings totaling 327. Scores follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engine and Hose Company
Axemen
Hosemen
Pipemen
Hydrantmen
Harvey Gladye
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Makowsky’s
Wee Beg Et
Hep
E. A. Skinner
Hope St
R. J
Regideroscuss
BF Adh
ST. Michael’s
Beechnuts & Walnuts
Y” Nut
J. Marshall
Timer—Tamburro
A. Bisbano
Industrial Trust
Ily
Industrial Trust Company
Tils Doras
H. Gladye
Art. Giévremont
A. Perry
F. Guevremont
Ezikovich
Hewiise
Diodati Eee
Perry
Toonne Agro
Lettis
J Latigello
Lemaire
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