Mount Hope Bridge Project Gains Momentum in Bristol
Editorial praises Brig Gen L H Callan as the drive behind a Mount Hope span linking Bristol and Portsmouth. After decades of skepticism, locals now back the plan as crews advance the four to five million dollar project, predicting broad economic benefits for the region.
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L. H Callan
Mount Hope Bay
Channel
Bristol
Mount Hope
Washington
Providence
East Providence
Old Bristol
Emigration Restrictions Shift U S Labor Flows
A National Industrial Conference Board survey finds a net gain of 260000 common laborers yearly from 1910 to 1914, with since 1924 the U S sending back about 20000 more than arrivals annually. The report credits reversed emigration with half of European arrivals being unskilled industrial workers and half farm laborers.
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Europe
National Industrial Conference Board
United States
Runaway Hearse Report Sparks Town Wide Indictment Talk
Warren correspondents describe a runaway hearse tearing up Main and Child streets in a Providence morning paper. The piece notes that the town’s uproar extends beyond locals as recent indictments draw state police scrutiny.
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Warren
Providence
Main Street
Child Street
Vision for Americas Greatness in Coming Election
With a presidential election near, the piece urges voters to understand core American ideals and world leadership. It notes debates on government ownership and free trade, warns of radical theories, and stresses diligent support for measures benefiting business and industry as the nation faces a forthcoming era of great projects.
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Americas
Conservatism and Tax Policy Reshape Public Ownership Debate
A political figure urges firmness against public ownership of industry and warns against experiments. He stresses defending constitutional rights, opposing tariffs and broad taxation, and trusting the American people to uphold conservative yet progressive governance.
Plan to improve Silver Creek sparks debate in Bristol
In Bristol a plan to improve Silver Creek divides opinion. Some favor civil engineer William W Perry's dam proposal at Town Bridge to back up water and reflect the Guiteras Memorial School. Others urge removing the marshy area near old billboards as a cheaper sanitary improvement for the town budget consideration.
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Bristol
Silver Creek
William W Perry
Guiteras Memorial School
New Theories Aim At Swift Punishment Of Criminals
A survey of a large city shows seven felonies with only one offender punished and repeat offenders driving crime. The Raymes Laws in New York state increase sentences automatically for second to fourth offenses aiming to deter recurrence and reduce the crime profession.
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New York
Two Family Houses and Lots for Sale on Hope Street
Two family house near town center with 12 rooms, hardwood floors, two baths, hot and cold water, six fireplaces, hot water heat and electricity, garage for 2 cars on Hope Street priced at 10000 plus 26 lots of land at 3700. Also a 1 family house on Constitution Street with modern improvements and two land lots at Hope Highlands included for 3000. Additional 5 room 2 family house with cemented cellar, hot water heat and electric lights offered at 6000.
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Hope Street
Constitution Street
Hope Highlands
Repeater Crime Law Appeals For Stricter Penalties
The letter argues against lenient repeat offender policies urging harsher penalties for felons. It contends trials burden taxpayers and cites repeated arrests for similar offenses. The author supports Baumen’s Laws to end the repeat offender class in crime professions and reduce restrictions on law abiding citizens.
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Baumen
Bristol and Vicinity Notes Proud Christmas Gatherings
Local residents spent Christmas with family in Bristol and nearby towns. Notables include William G Christie of Boston visiting Miss Annie Christie, and Patrick Walsh of New Haven visiting Miss Mary Walsh. The Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella postponed meeting to Jan 9. The Morris Connery family hosted Ruth and Dorothy Connery of Providence. The Bristol post observes holiday hours and the Blue Bird Shop advertises January clearance sales.
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William G Christie
Boston
Annie Christie
Munro Avenue
Patrick Walsh
New Haven
John Jo Condon Jr
Dimonds Corner
National India Rubber Company
Howard A Newman
Rhode Island State
Providénce
Hugh Holmes
Bristol
Antelloa
Federtea
I Ly Widgins
W. Fred Alliams
Leonora Stillwell
High Street
Ross
London
Blue Bird Shop
Adv
Mass
Florida
New York City
John del Grego
Goodyear Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
Blue Bird
S M Buker
Mary Buker
Anthony
Mr Buker
Harold W Buker
First Baptist Church
Charles W Martin
State Street
MF Church
Franklin Street
Cook
Card of Thanks for Kind Expressions After Robbery Loss
Mrs Rounda and I thank many friends for the kind and substantial expressions of sympathy after the recent robbery at our store. We wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
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Rounda
Waldron Company
Roselle Luther
Langstaff Birth Announcement in Town
In this town on December 20 a son was born to Mr and Mrs George Langstaff.
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Langstaff
George Langstaff
Asselin Renaud and Carnes Rodrigues Nuptials Noted
In Warren at St John s Church on December 28 Ernest H Asselin and Eva Rose Renaud married by Rev Ovide J Plasse both of Warren. Earlier in this town on December 24 Benjamin J Carnes and Filomena Rodrigues wed at St Elizabeth s Church by Rev Francisco G Vieira both residents of this town.
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Asselin
Renaud
Warren
St John’s Church
Ovide J Plasse
Ernest H Asselin
Eva Rose Renaud
Carnes— Rodrigues
St Elizabeth's Church
Francisco G Vieira
Benjamin J Carnes
Filomena Rodrigues
Community events listed for January schedule
A series of Bristol County gatherings are noted at Trinity Parish house, Guiteras Memorial School auditorium, Rockwell Hall, and Colt Memorial High School. Activities include a testimonial dinner for Deputy Commissioner George R Fish, a Bristol County Festival Chorus concert, a charity bridge event for the Girls' Friendly Society, and a musical comedy benefiting the Senior Class and Athletic Association.
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Bristol’ County Bestival
Pen Pink
George E. Adams
Rhode Island State College
Bristol
George R Fish
Trinity Parish House
Guiteras Memorial School
Bristol County Festival Chorus
Rockwell Hall
Y. M
Girls’ Friendly Society of
Trinity Church
Old Vienna
Colt Memorial High School
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M. G. Farrally
William Bradford
Bradford St
Corner of Thames
Editorial
Tortorice
Lumb Horns
Sin Hh
Waruti
Telephone
Mt Hope Avenue
A. A. Edmonds CO. Tot
News of
Sisters of St Dorothys
St Elizabeth’s
Lincoln Avenue
Sisters of Mercy
James Joseph Kelles Sen
Chefoot
Hugh Fo Kelles
North American College
Rome
Wampanoag
Massasort
Perry B. Dawley
Harry L. Vickers
Sutte
S. Rivin
Esther Friedman
Estelle Petalson
Elaine Petalson
Manuel Marciel
Phoenix Office
Mr. Marciel
Hiram
Lawrence S. Edwards
A. DI Palma
Wood Street
John C. Trudell
Second ST. Tel
Dorrance Sf
Gaspee
Pier
North River
Orited
Bristol, R.1
National
Friends
Brown Bread
Swift
Texas
Per Iscui
It Co
J. F. Gilroy
Cor
Franklin and
High Streets
Memoriam
Pra DD Barrett
Arthur W. Barrett
Tao Bindings
Roth
Qeed
Edmonds Ca
High St
A Edmonds Co Tel
Edmonds Co
Briatol
Colt
Hope St
Colt Farm
Revere House
Church Street
Hradford Street
Thames
Gale Oine
Albert Cioffi
Buick
Fred Guevremont
Borden Avenue
R. J
Union St Raymond
Hope Street Market
Railroad Avenue
Croade Street
Lowney’s
Schrafft
Royal Baking Powder
Armour’s
Pillsbury’s
Libby
Charles A. Johnson
Hope and
Franklin Streets
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