Committee report on Brown canoe death draws scrutiny
The Shell Fish Commission sub committee's findings on whether W DeF Brown's canoe was impaled on an oyster stake before his drowning are questioned by Wendell R Davis. He argues inconsistencies and criticizes the stake theory while noting missing sandbag and goo and post sunset searches by boats near Poppasquash.
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Shell Fish Commission
Providence Journal
W. Def. Brown
Wendell R. Davis
Brown
Mr. Brown
Poppasquash
Cook Arrives in New York After Arctic Fame
Dr Frederick A Cook reached New York aboard the steamship George Washington. Despite his Arctic exploits earning him attention, his reception among the public remains cautious and not universally favorable.
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Frederick A. Cook
New York
George Washington
Similarity Between Football Rash and Bargain Counter Rash
A reader notes striking similarities between the phrases football rash and bargain counter rash. Both expressions appear in casual commentary and evoke quick mental images of overenthusiastic behavior and impulsive purchasing or play.
The Phoenix Wishes Readers a Merry Christmas
The Phoenix extends warm holiday greetings to all readers wishing joy and cheer for Christmas.
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the Phoenix
Star Theater Promises Busy Holiday Program
Star Theater offers the Glenn Cartias biplane exhibit tonight and tomorrow with a Saturday matinee for children. Saparo and Jones perform a comedy turn and Biograph pictures shown tomorrow matinee and evening. An unusually fine Christmas Day program includes up to date pictures and illustrated songs. Wake friends for a pleasant evening with free candy bags for children.
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Glenn Cartias
Saparo
Jones
Captain
fBiograph
Card of thanks from the Springer family
George H. Springer and family express sincere thanks to relatives and friends for kindness during their bereavement and for the oral offerings.
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George H. Springer
Mail Delivery Hours In Vicinity
Mails arrive at 7.00, 10.00 a m, 2.00, 4.00, 6.00, 7.15 p m daily. Globe lines show 9.00, 11.30, 8.00, 3.00, 6.00, 7.15 p m. Sunday mails arrive 8.00 a m, close 4.50 p m. Office hours Sunday 9.80 to 10.80 a m. Sunday mail distributed from south barrier racks 9.80 to 10.89 a m.
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South Door
Christmas notices and local shop ads flood town
Christmas gifts and events fill the Phoenix page with ads from Smith’s and SMITH’S on Hope Street. Certificates for calendars, candy and novelties abound. Saloons close 11 PM Christmas Eve. Diphtheria case reported. Court session ends with damages suit adjourned. Local charity dinners arranged and holiday plans noted.
Express matter schedule for Bristol by Adams Express
The notice lists outward departures at 7.50 and 11.20 a m and 6 38 20 and 12 20 p m. Inward arrivals occur at 8.00 a m 12 00 p m 2.00 and 6.30 p m. The figures indicate daily Bristol express mail times managed by Adams Express.
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Bristol
Adams Express
Oysters Shipped Daily and Local Notices From Town
Dr John Lake of this town is at present practicing in Woonsocket. Large quantities of oysters are being shipped daily by local oyster dealers. Séraphine Brandis on State Street was bitten on the left cheek by a neighbor's dog last evening. Wesley Young, son of Charles W Young, is a government stenographer in Washington. Calendars for business houses at Phoenix office. Charles V Perry slipped on an icy sidewalk at Hope and State, sustaining a broken rib, attended by Dr A M Merriman. Christmas post cards and novelties advertised at Smiths. Local post office to be open Sunday 9 00 a m to 12 80 p m. only one mail delivery on Monday. Interwoven hose promotion at Connery's. Five candidates conferred first and second degrees by United Brothers Lodge No 186 LO VO F. degree team praised. Velvet Ice Cream by Smiths urged for Christmas dinner. Real estate transfers recorded including Thames street house and lot, Dunbar, Bris tol Terrace, and other parcels. Smiths prints writing paper for Christmas. Writs of attachment placed on Jacob Bassing. amounts 2700 total. suits by Goldstein and Gardner of Providence. Colt Memorial High School senior class dance held with Crown orchestra. proceeds for Washington DC trip next summer.
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M. Miller
Hope Street
Albert A. Young
King’s Part
Long Island
John A. Morrissey
Harvard Medical School
Benjamin Church
Howie and Town Asylum
Smiths
Phoenix
Reha Rebekah Lodge
Sueie Walker
David Walker
Prospect Street
W. F. Duffy
Henry R. Congdon
High and
Washington Street
Rhode Island Hospital
Smith's
Irving Smith
Hasbrouck Block
John Lake
Woonsocket
Séraphine Brandis
State Street
Wesley Young
Charles W. Young
Washington
Cass
Charles V. Perry
Hope and State
Burton Street
A. ‘M.merriman
Smith’s
Connery’s
United Brothers Lodge
LO. VO. F
Smith
Thames Street
Hezekiah O. Wardwell
Charles Vermette
Dunbar
High Street
Elizabeth D
Arthur P. Donbar
Bristol Terrace
Henry L. Moody
Francisco Oalire
Deafness Cure Claim Via Constitutional Remedies
An old advertisement argues deafness cannot be treated by local means and must be cured constitutionally. It links deafness to inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh, offering a $100 reward for any catarrh deafness case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and inviting readers to request circulars from J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Esquire Title From Chivalry to Honorary Rank
The Esquire title originated in chivalry when squires carried a knight’s shield. In Richard II’s era it became an honorary designation by patent, without duties. The Pall Mall Gazette notes this marks the decline of chivalry as knighthood and esquire became mere honors.
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Pall Mall Gazette
Local Birth Announcements Include Doshenaky Cavallaro Beams
In this town notices announce births on December 22 and December 28. A daughter arrived to Mr. and Mrs. Doshenaky, followed by a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Cavallaro. Names, dates, and exact spellings vary due to OCR errors.
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Pierce
Angie
Pierce’ Jr
Doshefisky
Michael Doshenaky
Obituary notices from local town columns
Viall Providence at the home Jopathic Hospital December 19 Everett Varnum son of Benjamin Willard and Carrie E Viall in his 28th year. Peckham suddenly in Woonsocket December 19 Minerva Rachael Peckham in this town in her 41st year. Dickinson in this town December 21 Caroline M wife of Robert H M Dickinson aged 48. Rice in Warren December 21 Linda daughter of George W and Fannie Haight and wife of Howard L Rice in her 26th year.
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Warren
Linda i
George W. and
Fannie Haight
Howard ‘L. Rice
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D. Giordano
Editorial
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Rhosnix
Christman
Tae
Giar- Low
Low
Wampanoag
William B. Gooding
John H. Potter
O. L. Manchester
Robert Bingham
Charles F. Sanford
George A. Arnold
George A
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James A. Newman
James T
Robertaon
George Tanner
Massanoit
Lane
Rhode Island
Shellfish Commission
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Commission
Narragansett Bay
Edward J. Prost
Washington, D. C
Hitchodck
Union
Albert G. Perry
Elizabeth O. Paull
New York City
Florida
Miami
Mgr. Perry
Bradford
Perry
Philo V. Cady
George B. Warren
Adams Express Company
Postoffice
Jacob Bassing
Philo W. Cady
Joseph Goldstein
Providence
Louis Gardner
Mr. Bassing
Jerome Bahn
Philip C. Joslin
Colt Memorial High School
High Shool
Dodge & Gameield
Exchange Place
Eseger
Sean Ean
Jones & GO
Vane
Evelynt
Orborn
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Axon
Heraby
Lown
Tony
Odetterr
Pes Dilleste
Gappucl
Francesco
Ilha Jose M
Een
Petery Mareso Braggio
Rese
Perry-Paull
Mra
Elizabeth
Paull
Sarah A. Cole
Sarah'e
Johnstons
William J. Duffy
Willow Lady
Howe
Atd. Miller's Barber
Brate Street
H.” Phoenix
Hunti Case
Gusdris
Rodnir
Hoenix Office
John BR. Porter
Hayes
Abet Kaex
Star Singing R Orchestras
Zee 29 Py Ag
Domenico
Giordano
Eclass
Garfield Avenue
H. Lord
Hope ST
Belvedere Hotel
Merry Christmas
Ristol Hotel Teeta
Neo
Easterbrooks
Swift
George Dill
Prospect
Harriet Whitney
Ida Whitney
Daniel.Whitney
Moses W. Whitney
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