Subscriptions Hit Record for New 62 Million Bond Issue
The city of New York drew in a 62 315 000 four percent bond issue in 21 minutes. Bids are anticipated to total about ten times the issue. Frederick Douglass, leading black American figure, dies at 78 in Washington after attending a Woman's meeting. He rose from slavery to prominence through anti slavery work and public service.
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New York
Frederick Douglass
Washington
Mr. Douglass
Baltimore
New Bedford
Mass
Hesreshoffs Likely To Win Torpedo Boat Contracts
Washington Navy Department opened bids for three 138 ton sea going torpedo boats with a 450000 appropriations. Columbian Iron Works offered 292500 for three vessels while Herreshoff Manufacturing Co posted 341650 to 414000 varying plans. Government may test bronze hull boats, Bristol firm favored for future orders if satisfied with builds.
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Sunachzo Pose Mess Angas Dats
Ge Navy
Washington
Congress
Navy
Columbian Iron Works
Baltimore
Herreshoff Manufacturing Co
Herreshoffa
Navy Department
Herreshoffs
Bristol
Herreshoffs Baring
Stilleto
Cushing
Columbian Works
Detroit
Montgomery
Petre
Herraghoffs
Town Treasurer Peck Report Delayed for Tuesday Edition
Town Treasurer Peck presents the annual report but the paper cannot publish it until the next Tuesday edition. The postponement is noted in the report delivery to the editorial desk.
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Peck
Public Schools Criticism Sparks Town Meeting Questions
A Bristol letter writer attacks school committee practices in the town meeting debate over appropriations. He questions enrollment records, competitive bidding, and admin efficiency while urging courteous reform. Washington’s Birthday coverage and local notices fill the issue.
The Ivy Club Meeting at St Michael Church
The Ivy Club met Tuesday evening in St Michael's Chapel with about fifteen members present. James Martin will give a stereoptical lecture next Monday. The house committee reported securing a room to be accepted at the next meeting. A debate followed on Bristol owning its water works, affirming the proposal.
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Ivy Club
St. Michael's Chapel
James Martin
House Committee
Bristol
Allen Rawson
Thomas Ashton
Robert McLoughlin
T. W Blake
W. Molooughlin
Qrrin Tigraton
First Move Toward Construction of New Cup Defender
The initial step in building the cup defender at Herreshoff occurred yesterday as 60 to 70 tons of pig lead were melted in new retorts and poured into the main building to form the keel mold. Steel frames of the boat have been bent and construction will begin on the keel immediately.
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Herreshoffs
Town Council Recommends Tax Plan and Allocation
At a February 18 1895 Town Council meeting it was recommended to levy a tax between sixty two and sixty three thousand dollars on ratable estates for the year. Surplus and other income would reduce town debt, with five percent discount for payments made by October and six percent annual interest on late payments. The proposed budget allocates funds to State Tax Public Schools Water Supply Rogers Free Library Fire Department Town Officers Street Lights Overseer of the Poor Commissioner of Asylum Highway and crushed stone Sidewalks Adornment of Town Common Memorial Day Fourth of July Home for Destitute Children Home for Aged Women Hydraulion Engine Co Dreadnaught H L Co King Philip Steam Co License Law Unpaid bills from 1854 repairs to Town Hall and heating apparatus. Birthday Party: Police Officer Benjamin T Munro hosts a Naval Reserve birthday gathering with a card table gift and speeches from Everett L Church. The Reserve enjoys whist music and a feast.
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Rogers Free Library
Hydraulion Engine Co
Dreadnaught H. & L. Co
King Philip Steam F . Co
Naval Reserve Torpedo Company sails from station
A special train departed Newport shortly after 1:80 with 38 men of the Bristol Naval Reserve Torpedo Company aboard. Led by Ensign John Goddard and Ensign Wendell Davis, the unit will participate in tonight's export celebration.
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Naval Reserve
Newport
Bristol Naval Reserve Torpedo Company
John Goddard
Ensign
Wendell Davis
Apollo Club Concert Delights Town Hall Audience
A large audience in Town Hall enjoyed the Apollo Club concert assisted by banjoist W A Huntley. The group led by conductor Albert A Walker and pianist Ralph Kinder Jr featured strong solos by F M Dimond and Walker, a popular Love and War duo, and lively banjo numbers. Afterward the club paused for a group photo at Eagle Hall and a festive lunch with further music and a stag dance.
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Apollo Club
Town Hall
W. A. Huntley
Albert A. Walker
Ralph Kinder Jr
Whrdt
O. W. Young
F. M. Dimond
D. H.kanze
0. G. Sisson
J. W
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Mr. Walker
Kinder
Huntly
Bentley
Messrs Huntley
Eagle Hall
Onterer Read
Huntleys
Vanjo
Evolution proposed for next boat in patriotic letter
A Providence letter dated February 16 1896 praises American shipbuilding at the Herreshoff Co and proposes naming the next vessel Evolution to echo Revolution. The note imagines races, music on a rubber grinder, and asserts American boats will lead over Britain as the Valkyrie is defeated.
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Herreshoff Manufasctaring Co
Providence
Carr
America
Herreshoff
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