Traffic Study in Bristol Maps Peak Hours and Through Routes
A 1930 Bristol traffic analysis details heaviest flow on Hope Street near State, with 3257 cars 8 am to 6 pm and 3050 just south of State. It breaks down movements at State Hope and Ferry Griswold, estimates through traffic, bridge crossing, and 24 hour projections from 10 hour counts with a 48% increase.
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Thorofares
Bristol
Hope Street
State
State Street
State and
Hope Streets
Hope
Ferry Road
Griswold Avenue
Griswold
Ferry Landing
Metacom Avenues
Metacom Avenue
Warren
Judge orders Cadima Out of Town After Plea
Judge Lindemuth in the Fifth District Court placed Manuel Cadima on a six month continuance and warned him not to return within five months. Cadima formerly of Cottage street now lives in Woonsocket was charged as a disorderly person after a Feb 4 arrest near High street amid Peeping Tom complaints.
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Manuel Cadima
Cottage Street
Woonsocket
BF. Lindemuth
Fifth District Court
Cadima
High Street
Manuel Santos
South Main Street
Providence
Bristol 25 Years Ago Selected Excerpts
Reprinted from Phoenix files of a quarter century ago these selected excerpts recount Bristol events, people, and places from 25 years past, capturing local highlights and reminiscences.
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Bristol
Phoenix Files
Village Belle stage comedy shines at Bristol Opera House
The three act farce The Village Belle was presented Tuesday evening by St. Charles Branch No. 681 I C B U at Bristol Opera House. Joseph Hammill starred as Uncle Thad Morgan with John Callan as Jason Peaslee and Fred Foster as Walter March. The cast included May Cleaver Rose R Callan Nina Morgan Margaret Mahoney and many others in a well received performance with a full supporting crew and ushers.
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Santos
Sherry Avenue
Arthur Lemieux
Garfield Avenue
Grand
Bristol County
Lemieux
State Penitentiary
Richard J Kavanaugh
Marian Arruda
Bristol Opera House
St. Charles Branch
Joseph Hammill
Thad Morgan
New ‘Hampshire
Denman Thompson
John Callan
Jason Peaslee
Thad
Fred Foster
Walter March
Frank Doran
Jim Bates
New York
May Cleaver
Lydia Morgan
New Hampshire
Rose R. Callan
Phyllis Drake
Joseph Duffy
Clarence Howard
Nina
Joseph A. Hammill
Joseph L. Duffy
Frank Dean
Frank L. Doran
John H. Callan
Sam Barnes
Tip
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Edward M Fowler
Patrolman
Welsh
Bernard J. Farley
Nina Morgan
Village
Margaret V.mahoney
May E. Cleaver
Rose R
Fred Cleaver
Philp J Morns
William T Dwyer
Cornelius Gallagher
William H. Cleaver
Col Colt Stranded in Snowbound Auto Trip
Col S P Colt and Mr Cheesman set out by car toward Providence but stalled in the snow between Bristol and Warren when the chauffeur attempted to pass a team. They walked to Warren station, rode a train to the city, and the auto, with Henry Meiggs and two shovels aboard, was dug out and brought back to Bristol by ten in the morning.
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Col. Colt
S. P Colt
Mr. Cheesman
Providence
Here
Warren
Col Colt
Henry Meiggs
Mr. Mei
Bankruptcy filings defined voluntary and involuntary
The text explains voluntary bankruptcy for a debtor who admits inability to pay and consents to being judged bankrupt after filing a petition. It also defines involuntary bankruptcy initiated by creditors who prove within four months before filing that the debtor committed acts of bankruptcy.
Small Animals Influence on Douglas Fir Growth
In Washington and Oregon mice and squirrels store fir seeds underground. During sun exposure after fires or clearcuts the buried seeds germinate, producing high quality Douglas fir saplings and aiding the local timber industry.
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Washington
Oregon
Bead Counts and Trade Wampum in Lafitau’s 1724 Account
Lafitau notes in 1724 that standard wampum belts measured 11 strands of 180 beads each about 1 980 beads total with references to belts of 6 000 and 7 000 beads. English colonists were compelled to use wampum in trade with Indigenous peoples. About three dark or six white beads equaled one English penny.
Traffic fatalities shift shows cautious pedestrians but higher vehicle crashes
The year saw pedestrians become safer overall with fewer pengbirian fatalities, while car driver behavior slipped. Fatalities from single car collisions rose by more than 24 percent, and deaths from crashes involving fixed objects and non collision accidents also increased.
Auto Fatalities Rise in 1931 Despite Fewer Registered Cars
Automobile accidents in 1931 grew more deadly with a 3.3 percent rise in fatalities, even as motor vehicle registrations dropped about 2 percent. The report notes the year saw higher severity of crashes and outlines broader trends in overall traffic safety.
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United States
Increase in 1931 Traffic Deaths and Serious Injuries
The 1931 report shows non fatal injuries forming over 41 percent of all non fatal cases up from 36.5 percent in 1930. Increased speed is linked to the rise in deaths and more severe non fatal injuries, with deaths rising by 3.3 percent despite fewer overall incidents.
Automobile Accidents and Fatalities Shift in 1931
A report notes a 4.5 percent rise in severe nonfatal injuries while total injuries fell. If 1931 rates matched 1930, total accidents would have reached 894 400 versus 860 000. Deaths per accident improved from 1 in 26 to 1 in 25.
Pass It On Kindness Motto From Raymond Message
A short inspirational note urges people to spread kindness and encouragement while life lasts. It speaks of letting fellowship follow you and passing on sunshine to others before it is too late.
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Raymond
Poles Give Good Service Across Electrical Lines
The article notes average utility poles last seven to fifteen years with some still in use after twenty-one years. It emphasizes durability of wooden poles and the long service life of line infrastructure.
Educational Suits Any Individual Susceptible to Education
Educational note from American Magazine states education should align with individual character learning and abilities, emphasizing personalized schooling approaches. The text argues schooling must fit personal traits to be effective and meaningful.
Colt Beats Alumni In Low Scoring High School Game
Colt Memorial High School defeated the Alumni 19 to 13 at Guiteras gym in a ragged contest. Whitey Mello led Colt with five points while Baker Perry paced the Alumni. Colt led 6 to 4 at halftime. The Colt Junior Varsity beat the Olympian Juniors 22 to 7 in the earlier game.
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Colt Memorial High School
Guiteras
H. Caruso
Colt
G. Lemaire
Olympians
Lions Bowling League Match Ends in Aviators Split
Joe Kinder's Aviators and Johnny Walker's Hikers split the lone Lions Club match. The Hikers won two of three strings but lost on total pins. Aviators’ Wall led with a 112 single and 287 total, best of the night. The scores follow.
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Joe Kinder
Aviators
Johnny Walker
Hikers
Lions Club
Wall
Lure of Chemistry Through Early Human History
A concise note recalls that long before spoken history, humans began experimenting with chemistry. The passage hints at ancient curiosity driving early chemical exploration and discovery.
Battery C Tops Providence Guardsmen By 23 In Rifle Match
Battery C defeats Provident Guardsmen 729 to 706 as Captain Moren leads with 148 points. Sergt Sevigny and Sergt Ascoli score high for Battery C. Providence’s Sergt Ward tops the locals with 144. Battery C leads the regiment with 2343 points toward the state championship. next meet against Augurn Post or Woonsocket Company E.
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Battery ‘ C
Battery A
City Boys
Battery C
Capt. Moren
Sergt. Sevigny
Sergts. Morris and Moren
Sergt. Ward
Tech
Providence Cannoneers
Sergt. Ascoli
Henry Hambrick
Augurn Post
American Legion
Company .E of Woonsocket
118Th Engineers
Adjutant- Generals’ Office
138Th Engineers
Armory
Providence
St. Sit. Pr
Capt
Moren
Sevigny
Ascoli
Bisbane
Morris
Pvt. Golden
Pvt Browne
Garvin
Sergt
Martin
St. Sit. Pr. Tot
Ascoh
Eee
McMillian Puente
Ward
Cpl. Levesque
Cpl Sampson
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Mr. Whitten
Lindemuth
Me al
High Street Garage
U.S
Syear
Syesr
Syeon
Los
Wot Big
Colt High
DeLeo
Mansi
Ruggiero
C. Catia
Bruno
G. St. Angelo
Aime Mello
Lemaire
J. St. Angelo
Desilets
Sylvia
Aedeke Perry
Lions Bowling League
Dr. D*angelo
S. Bernard
L. Tortorice
J. Walker
B. Ingraham
H. Hawes
B. Wall
R. Suzman
J. Lanzire
John Alden
Bartlett
California
Momiuny
Paragon Fancy White
Maine
Cor Pierce Conae
Ae -P. Taka
S. P
S.S. P
SS. P
B. C
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