Memorial tribute and WWI pensiones noted in French gratitude
The article reflects on Raymond Poincaré and Victor Hugo in a tribute to soldiers who died for liberty. It reports 118 Breach Certificates given to next of kin on George Washington’s birthday, supervised by the American Legion in Indianapolis. The nation’s roll includes 107,952 soldiers, 1,800 sailors and 3,657 marines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Noid Boincare
France
United States of America
Victor’ HugoThe
George ‘Washington
American Légion 4
Indianapolis
Rhode Island Casualties in World War Report
The War Department figures rank Rhode Island fourteenth in war casualties with 1835 enlistments and 230 deaths, a 12.5 percent casualty rate in battle. New England states show higher losses, including Vermont with 166 deaths from 10,166 enlistments and New Hampshire with 241 deaths from 15,648 enlistments. Massachusetts appears ninth with 1,443,66 enlistments and 1988 deaths, 13 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
War Department
New England
Vermont
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Band from Camp Devens Plays Providence Recruiting Drive
The U S Army band from Camp Devens Massachusetts toured Providence and Warren Rhode Island with a noon concert at Hope and Bradford streets and a luncheon at the Belvedere Hotel. Veterans of foreign service performed while recruiting literature was distributed. The drive began January 5 and runs through March with auxiliary stations in Fall River New Bedford Woonsocket Brockton and Taunton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainfantry
Camp Devens
Mass
Providence
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Hope
Bradford
Europe
Philippine Islands
Phoenix
Caesar Misch
South Main Street
Fall River
New Bedford
Woonsocket
Brockton
Taunton
St Petersburg Florida and Its Rise as a Winter Resort
The narrator recalls how two northern men failed to fund a land grab along Florida’s Pinellas coast and how Michigan and a Russian man named the town and hotel Detroit. The piece notes St Petersburg’s appeal to middle class tourists, costly land, and daily open air concerts by a fine band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Pinellas Peninsula
Michigan
Russia
St. Peters Burg
Detroit
St. Petersburg
Land of Flowers
H.C
Funeral of Mrs Bridget Doran Held on Franklin Street
The funeral for Mrs Bridget Doran wife of Dennis J Doran was held from her Franklin Street home on Saturday morning at 8 o clock A private requiem mass followed at St Marys Church at 9 o clock officiated by Rev T J Gillan The offertory featured In Manus Tuas and Jesus Lover of My Soul were sung by the choir Miss Margaret Conley The body lay in St Marys Cemetery Bearers were John C Coughlan Gerald Bruanelle Thomas McGrath and Edward M Kavanaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Doran
Dennis J. Doran
Csck
Franklin Street
St. Mary’s Church
Margaret Conley
Jesus
St. Mary's Cemetery
John C. Coughlan
Gerald Bruanelle
Thomas McGrath
Edward M. Kavanaugh
Colt Plant Named for Col. Colt at Providence Factory
United States Rubber Company designates its Providence tire factory Colt Plant in honor of Col. S. P. Colt, who chairs the board and hails from Rhode Island. The unit, formerly Revere plant No. 2, became Colt Plant after its 1918 acquisition from the American Locomotive Company and will produce all truck tires including solid and pneumatic at the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Rubber Company
Providence
Hokara Skin Cream Promises Clear, Fair Complexion
The advertisement touts Hokara antiseptic cream as a safe tonic for marred skin, claiming rapid improvement after a few days. It highlights a money back guarantee and prices of 35c for small jars, 60c and 1.00 for larger sizes, sold by W. H. Buffington, druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okara
W. H. Buffington
Town Manager Needed For Bristol Rhode Island Opinion
A taxpayer urges Bristol to adopt a town manager form to save money and improve efficiency. The letter cites snow removal and street maintenance as example failures and calls for energy and brains in town leadership. It argues a manager would oversee expenditures and justify a good salary as sensible governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Phoenix
Bristol ‘Improvement Association
Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
Hope Street
Bristol
Nidhiey
Motorman Fatally Injured in Providence Accident
Thomas F. Gallagher motorman for the Rhode Island Company died after an accident at Friendship and Foster streets. A stalled lowgear got wedged in car tracks and a paving stone was used to dislodge it. The conductor started the car, and the vehicle forcefully moved, crushing Gallagher. He died ten minutes after reaching Rhode Island Hospital. He leaves a wife and three children. He served 25 years in the Rhode Island National Guard and led Company for several years. Funeral will be held Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from 23 Oldham Street and 9 a.m. at the Cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Gallagher
Providence
Rhode Island
Friendship
Foster Streets
Gallagher
George Marston
Leo
John
Mary Malone
Thomas Leahy
Rhode Island National Guard
Oldham Street
Eagles Will Fly High At Bristol Aerie Initiation
Bristol Aerie No. 953 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles met in Mt. Hope with Fred Brownell absent. Joseph M. Edmonds presided as acting officer. 14 new applicants were approved, bringing total hopefuls to 30. A March 7 initiation at the Bristol Train of Artillery Armory will feature a Fall River degree team and visiting Grand Lodge officers from Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Aerie
Aerie
Mt. Hope Block
Fred
Brownell
Joseph M. Edmonds
Bristol
Fall River
Grand Lodge
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Bristol Choral Society Plans Thursday Rehearsal at Colt Memorial High
The Bristol Choral Society will rehearse Thursday evening at Colt Memorial High School. Everyone is urged to attend despite weather. new music will be learned and a large turnout is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt Memorial High School
Bristol Troops Conduct Mt Hope Hikes For Birds
The Bristol scouts completed a third hike through Mt Hope woods on Saturday and distributed grains to feed hungry birds. Troops T and 2 plan regular drills Wednesday at 7 30 p m. An Efficiency competition involves three patrols for the Efficiency Trophy starting Wednesday. A Mock Trial will be held at drill time, and plans for an April entertainment were reviewed. A committee will host Maine Guide H O Templeton who arrives March 2 to lecture and instruct local scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Bristol
Mt. Hope
Sthet Mbattok
Comience
Chile
H. O. Templeton
Maine
Also Mentioned on This Page
U.S. Armn
Noirles
Snain Street
Tampa, Florida
Kraft Manilas
Twines
John Carter & Co. Inc
Providence Warehouse
Pine Street
Baty i
State Street
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem, N. C
Col. Colt
Revere
Bettween
Lowgear
Bristol Choral Society
Ganda
The
Association of Railway Executives
Association of
Boyd’s
U.S. Grain Corporation
King Arthur
Welch
N. B.C
Hamburg
Newman
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!