Rhode Island ends pool selling law after swift Legislative action
Rhode Island legislators repeal the pool selling law pleasing residents. Horse race gamblers are forced to retire from Narragansett Park Cranston as opposition swells. Meanwhile shipbuilders at Herreshoff begin rapid prep for a new cup defender with old workers returning to angle iron framing. President Clark of Consolidated road and Old Colony officials survey the Hingham Hull electric line trial route.
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General Assembly
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Consolidated Road
Old Colony Division
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Hull
Herreshoff Sentry Box Reinstalled Guarded by Captain Wilcox
The Herreshoff sentry box is back in position and occupied by Captain Wilcox who guarded the Navahoe Colonia and Vigilant works. Reporters and others without a pass are warned away from the shops.
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Colonia
Governors Banquet Delays Reading of Long Message
The General Assembly convened on Tuesday with preliminary business aside from repealing the pool selling law. Governor Brown hosted a banquet at the Procadero for senators and House members. Burglars struck jewelry stores twice, then South Australia grants women full voting rights, and groundhog day forecasts six weeks of weather.
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Misstatement in Tribune editorial on Income Tax raised
A correspondent accuses the New York Tribune of misapplying the income tax law by treating corporations as individuals. The piece notes the Bristol Improvement Society holds an open water debate tomorrow at 8 pm in the Council chamber. Plus, reports of rail blockades and a color line in wheelmen, and a Brooklyn strike winding down with workers returning to old rates.
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Warren
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Charles B. Rockwell
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Hope Street
Joseph Medley
ORG Aroma
John Street
Dr. Neylan
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Sirs
Young Ladies’ Mission School
Wardwell Lumber Company
Metacom Avefitte
Daniel Curtis
Robert Butler
Eugene Cuniff
Name the New Cup Defender Prize Quest
The New York Herald hosts a $100 prize for naming the new cup defender funded by Vanderbilt Morgan and Iselin. The donor remains anonymous and submissions close March 1. The defending syndicate will judge and may adopt the winning name for their American boat.
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Herald
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Bristol Posts and Local Happenings in Bristol
Bristol harbor skimmed by thin ice while ships still reach the harbor. Socials, lectures, and club events fill town nights as Rev Tompkins preaches and Daniel Webster lecture rows draw crowds. Lead deliveries, naval work, and civic notices frame the Bristol day. Locals include Mrs. Colt’s lunch, Miss Thackery’s surprise, and a Bristol High School lecture series.
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Hayne
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Lucier's Minstrels to Visit Town Hall
The Lucier Minstrels with military band and orchestra will visit Town Hall on Monday evening February 4. Miss Margaret Lucier will perform Spanish dances and musical specialties, with Dr. George W. Huntly as manager.
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Opera House
Cabinet pictures of loved ones on sale now
Fourteen cabinets offered for 2.50 with a Providence coupon or 300 without the coupon. Advertisement invites readers to call McLellan's to purchase framed cabinet pictures of family members.
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MclLellan’s
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