Keith's New Theatre Prepares Top Vaudeville Program
Keith's vaudeville bill features Paul Spadoni a famed strongman and juggler with sensational feats plus Digby Bell in a new monologue. Acts include Bert Howard and Leona Bland The Stage Manager Warren Gardner Violet Dale Rice Elmer Paul Barnes Duffy Sawtelle Duffy Henry Faucher Marie Stouchard Trask Gladdan Carew Hayes Adair Dalton and the Latells with Biograph shorts Crossing the Burning Sands highlighting the Shriners at Atlantic City.
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Keith
Paul Spadoni
Europe
New York
Digby Bell
Providence
Bert Howard
Leona Bland
Mr. Howard
Will M. Cressy
Miss Bland
Goldie Cates
Warren & Gardner
Philadelphia
Violet Dale
Mimmiuz
Rice & Elmer
Paul Barnes
Duffy
Sawtelle & Duffy
Papa
Henri Faucher
Mr Faucher
Marie Stouchard
Trask & Gladdan
Carew & Hayes
Adair & Dalton
Latells
Mystic Shriners
Atlantic City
Battleship Rhode Island progress and peace movement note
The Rhode Island battleship is 75 percent complete at Fore River, Quincy, with completion aimed for February 14, 1904. Delays from armor plate shortages and strikes affected five sister ships. they are near 68 to 73 percent done. The article also reflects on the world peace movement gaining momentum amid tragic modern wars, highlighting public opinion shifting against war and toward disarmament.
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Rhode Island
Navy Department
Fore River
Quincy
Mass
Coast Line
Bureau of Construction
Congress
Chrstendom
Far East
Liao-Yang
Shaho
Port Arthur
United States
Walter Wallman
The
American Monthly
Mothers Be Careful Health Warning For Child Cough Cure
Health notice urges mothers to guard children against coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Recommends One Minute Cough Cure as safe effective relief. Sold by W H Boffington.
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W.H Boffington
Seven Barks Praised by Druggists and Consumers
Druggists report long standing success for Seven Barks and note high consumer praise. The remedy gains popularity through personal recommendations rather than heavy advertising, with many stores selling it and offering refunds to dissatisfied customers. Local Bristol agent A J Jasmin advocates asking about Seven Barks.
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Ublic
United States
Lyman Brown
A. J. Jasmin
Hope Street
Bristol
Little James-Father, what are fol Nes
A brief, cryptic line reflecting a father's exasperation with amusements that have wearied his son. The wording suggests a playful or coded expression rather than a straightforward news item.
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James
Description of albino variations in humans
The text describes albinos across races, noting white skin, blond hair, and pale facial features in some individuals. It compares black and white albinos, detailing skin tones from milk white to waxy shades and facial characteristics such as pink irises and red pupils.
Yorkshireman's clock keeps 'reet' time in old Yorkshire talk
The passage notes a Yorkshireman defending a rustic clock that supposedly keeps wrong time. He contends the clock goes reet and that when its hands point to 12 it strikes 2, meaning it is half past seven in his reading, showcasing a local dialect take on timekeeping.
Don't be too anxious to get a husband says matron
A Philadelphia Ledger remark features a wise matron advising a maiden not to rush marriage. The maiden jokes about waiting for a husband, and the matron counters that waiting may lead to more waiting after marriage. The exchange reflects social attitudes and humor of the period.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Jones and Brown Discuss Pencil Borrowing in Quip
In a brief exchange cited by the Boston Transcript Jones laments the constant borrowing of his lead pencil and missing returns while Brown boasts a pocketful of pencils as proof. The dialogue highlights petty everyday frictions and comic contrast.
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Jones
Brown
Boston Transcript
Mutual Happiness Confession Sparks Wedding Reveal
A lighthearted wedding scene unfolds as the bride confesses a dental ailment and the groom joyfully removes his wig, expressing relief and renewed affection in a humorous exchange. The couple embraces forgiveness and love in a playful moment.
Quotable thought on pleasant thoughts by Bovee
A brief reflection notes that the pleasantest things in life are pleasant thoughts and praises the skill of having many such thoughts as a great art.
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Lfe
Petition for guardian of Maryetta Finley in Bristol
A petition presented by Bill H. Finley seeks a guardian for Mary Etta Finley of Bristol. The court refers the matter to December 19 1904 for consideration and orders notice to be published for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix. Probate Clerk Herbert F. Bennett signs the notice.
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Bill H. Finley
Bristol
John M. Brownell
Portsmouth
Rhodesland
Ary Etta Finley
Bristol Phoenix
Herbert F. Bennett
Probate Court of Bristol Final Account of John L Shepard
Lefferts Hoffman as executor presents final account for the estate of John L Shepard late of Bristol deceased. The court receives the account and refers it to December 19 for consideration and orders notice to be published for fourteen days, once a week in the Bristol Phoenix. Probate Clerk Herbert F Bennett.
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Bristol
John L. Shepard
Lefferts
Hoffman
Bristol Paanix
Herbert F. Bennett
Petition for Administration of Estate in Bristol Court
In December 1904 the Probate Court of Bristol was asked to authorize George H. Peck to administer the estate of Joseph Berton late of Fall River Rhode Island. The petition notes more than six months since letters of administration and bond of $20,000 to account for personal estate. The matter set for a hearing at 10 a.m. in Bristol and notices to be published weekly in the Bristol Phoenix for two weeks. Herbert F. Bennett, Probated Clerk. Rent receipts for sale at Phoenix Office.
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Bristol
Rhode Island
Joseph $ Berton
Fall River
Pouney
Bri
George H. Peck
Aie Begnehay & Deceende
Benederenson
Bristol Phoenix
Herbert F. Bennett
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William ST
H. M. Goodhue
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Grand Army Hall
L. F. Cohen
Bristol, R. I
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Mark
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Thames
Keith’s New Theatre
Maryetta Baren
Deen Town
Phoenix Office
Edward C. Morrissey
Trinity Parish
E. C. Dewitt & Company
Chicago
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