Republican National Convention delegates and votes in Chicago
The Republican National Convention in Chicago on June 16 will have 80 delegates fixed by the national committee. Illinois has 54 votes pledged to Joseph G. Cannon while Alaska has two. Wisconsin to Lafollette. New York to Hughes. Pennsylvania to Knox. Most delegates remain unpledged and the convention outcome remains uncertain five months out.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Washington
Congress
William H. Taft
Alaska
National Committee
Illinois
Joseph G. Cduon
Michigan
Charles W Fairbanks
Lafollette
Wisconsin
Gov. Hughes
New York
Philander C Knox
Pennsylvania
Albee Stock Company to Perform Charley’s Aunt in Bristol
The Bristol Opera House manager announces a one night engagement on Friday evening January 17 by the Albee Stock Company direct from Providence and Pawtucket Keith Theatres. The company, a Rhode Island and Massachusetts favorite, will stage Charley’s Aunt, a celebrated farce that drew packed houses and broke Keith Theatre records. Seat sales will be announced later with expected high demand.
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Bristol Opera House
Albee Stock Company
Brillant &D
Providence
Pawtucket
Keith
Rhode Island
Masachusetts
Keith Theatre
Bristol
Bristol and Vicinity Daily Post Office Hours and Mails
Mails arrive at 7 00 10 00 12 00 2 00 4 00 6 45 7 15 p m and close at 8 00 8 45 11 80 a m 1 45 5 45 7 15 p m Sunday mails arrive 8 30 a m and close 6 00 p m General delivery stamps sale 4 30 to 5 p m Office hours Sunday 9 30 to 10 80 a m Sunday mail out from carriers racks at south door 9 80 to 10 30 4 m Express matter due to leave Bristol times 7 35 11 05 a m 3 05 5 05 p m onward 7 45 11 45 a m 2 45 6 44 5 p m
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Bristol Post Office
South Door
Bristol
Earle & Prew
Bristol Bulletin Notes Local Doings and Mix of News
John Petty regains some strength from grip illness while Rev K N Tanner plans work at Albany Cathedral January 19. Miss Sarah Potter and Miss Mabelle Kenyon face illnesses. town clerk Clinton Sherman takes over duties after Bennett’s death. Calendar production resumes at National India Rubber, and marriage of Isabelle Ahearn and James ONeil is announced. Cantata David the Shepherd Boy King set for Bristol Opera House February 18 and 14. Frederick Riley dies at 7 weeks. Mrs Martha Osrey ill. Senator-elect Church and Elizabeth Luther recover. School sports, church services, and club activities fill the week with dances postponed and athletic events planned.
Memorial Tablet Planned for Mr Bennett at St Michael
The Vestry of St Michael’s church will erect a Memorial Tablet for Mr H Bennett instead of floral tributes. Friends are invited to contribute any amount to F F Gladding, treasurer, per Charles B Rockwell’s letter to the editor.
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St. Michael's Church
Y M. C A
Herbert F. Bennett
Samuel 8 Drury
Mr. Drury
St. Michael’s Church
Brent
Drury
Philippines
H. #. Bennett
F. F. Gladding
Charles B. Rockwell
District Court adjourns without action before Judge Bosworth
No business transacted in the District Court yesterday morning aside from continuing several cases. State J. H. Morrissey vs. Henry Izello and Durand Nappi. civil case Edward D. Anthony vs. Frederick E. Woodward. Luigi Malafronte vs. Vincenzo Durangelo. Antonio Olivera vs. Carmello Flessan. Trial date set for Jan. 18. Clerk Arthur W. Joyce absent.
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District Court
L. Bosworth
J. H. Morrissey
Henry Izello
Durand Nappi
Edward D. Anthony
Frederick E. Woodward
Luigi Malafronte
Vincenzo Durangelo
Antonio Olivera
Carmello Flessandro
Arthur W. Joyce
Rings Little Liver Pills Promote Digestive Health
Pills by C W Sparks promote liver digestion and clearing the skin. Sold with claims to cure biliousness headaches and lazy livers. Product called Rings Little Liver Pills marketed as a general health remedy.
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Priod
C. W. Sparks
Miss Stilwell's Success In Liverpool Concert Fame
Utica Globe reports Mrs Alfred Ross formerly Marguerite Stilwell, a Bristol favorite, achieving success abroad. Since marrying violinist Alfred Ross, she lives in Liverpool and drew praise at a Liverpool Orchestral Society concert. Critics commended her Brahms and Chopin performances, noting an encore demanded by the audience.
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Utica
N. Y
Alfred Ross
Marguerite Stilwell
Crawford Monro
Bristol
Stilwell
Liverpool
Euy
Rapérts
Hatanté Stitwelligh
Pam Lee
Veuers
Urvidder
Chopin
Uiszt
Entertained Comrades at Soldiers Home on Sunday
Comrades at the Soldiers Home enjoyed a Sunday afternoon program featuring multiple vocal and piano solos. Performers included Miss Manz, Miss Katherine Maher, Miss Louise Doyle, Theresa Sullivan, Miss Minnie Murphy, Miss Lizzie Ormond, Frank Vona, and Walter Jormsn of Providence with Miss Mary Pierce as piano accompanist.
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VS Verbrans Pian
Manz
Biarca
Vetersus
Walter Orms
Providence
Virginia
Katherine Maher
Tin Graewa
Louise Doyle
Theresa Sullivan
Minnie Murphy
Lizzie Ormond
Frank Vona
Walter Jormsn
Mary Pierce
Funeral of William H Gifford Held at Oliver Street Home
Funeral services for William H Gifford were held at 2 PM yesterday at his Oliver street residence. The service was conducted by Rev. John McVay of State Street M E Church. Bearers included sons William H Gifford Frank M Gifford and Ephraim Gifford and Myron Foss, all of Providence. Interment followed at North Cemetery.
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C.int
William H Gifford
Funeral of Benjamin T. Munroe Held on Summer Street
The funeral for Benjamin T. Munroe took place from his Sum mer street residence Saturday at 2 PM with a large turnout of relatives and friends. Rev. Robert B. Parker of St James Episcopal Providence officiated. Masons Asa W. Hathaway J Howard Manchester Albertus A. Alden Lewis B. Waldron served as bearers. Burial was in North cemetery.
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Summer Street
Robert B. Parker
St. James Episcopal Church
Providence
Asa W. Hathaway
J. Howard Manchester
Albertus A. Alden
Lewis B. Waldron
St. Alban’ah Lodge of Masons
North Cemetery
Bristol Wins in Fall River in Exciting Win
The Bristol Y M C A basketball team defeated the Lawrence club in Fall River Friday night 89 to 35. Bristol led 19 to 18 at halftime as Duffy Wardwell Herrmann Balfour and McCaughey played forward center and guards. Referee Monks of Hali River officiated.
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Darfee High School
Fall River
Bristol Y. M. C A
McCaughey
Wilson
Stowell
Hill
Tobin
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Lawrence Club
Lawrence Boys
Duffy
Wardwell
Herrmann
Balfour
Monks
Hali River
Bristol Teams Face Bosworth South Ends And Wall River Club
Two games headlined at the Y M C A tonight Bristol Tigers meet Kelleher team from the Wall River Boys club while Bristols face Bosworth South Ends of New Bedford. Kellerher game starts at 7 46 with two matches on the bill.
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Bosworth
New Bedford
Massachusetts
Bristol Tigers
Kelleher
Wall River
Kellerher
Tigers
Y M C A Bowling Tournament Recap
Friday night Owls defeated N I R team losing none of three strings led by Captain Church with a 116 series. Canvas Backs won two strings in three against the Pintickers with unspecified scores.
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Manchester
G. Clark
F. Crookford
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George Rounds
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The Piano's Soul and the Scale Behind It
A piano maker explains that the scale, a rare and prized craftsman, adds the piano's soul. The scale, as delicate as a grand opera tenor, sits alone after stringing and tuning to assign pitch, transforming a mere box of strings into a voice that can sing.
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Dong
New York World
Hope Drug Co Prospectus Offers Moneyback Guarantee
A Bristol Rhode Island ad asserts a positive guarantee on a product promising health benefits. It invites sick readers to try the item with the understanding that if unsatisfied, they will receive a full refund of all money paid. The notice emphasizes strength and recovery claims.
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Hope Druc CO
Bristol
R.I
Wasps Mistakenly Hiding Food Behind Glass Nests
A naturalist's experiment with three open vials on a shelf shows instinct falters. A mud wasp seized the center vial for food while laying eggs in the side vials, then sealed all openings with lime cement. The future wasps would starve, watching food just beyond their glass walls.
Things He Saw In A Liverpool Restaurant Joke
A Liverpool restaurant tale ends with a patron joking about seeing odd items. The waiter lists quirky phrases and words, culminating in a line about no fire escape that prompts the customer to leave as the exchange devolves into garbled speech.
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Liverpool
Sign Taxation in Rio Janeiro Affects Advertisers
Citizens face a new tax on all signs in Rio Janeiro with a special servete fee to post placards on doors or palm trees. Notices must bear a revenue stamp, with permanent signs taxed ongoing and temporary signs taxed per stamp. House For Rent signs carry stamps, reflecting the broader billboarding tax trend.
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Rio Janeiro
Rhode Island Normal School Opens Spring Term
The Rhode Island Normal School begins its spring term on Monday January 27 at 9 a.m. Examinations for admission are Friday January 17 at 9 a.m. Registration occurs Friday January 24 at the Principals office. High School graduates gain admission to the regular two and a half year course without examination, while the two year course requires an examination. For catalogues contact Walter E. Ranger Secretary Trustees Box 1482 or Charles B. Chapin Principal Box 1436 Providence.
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Walter E. Ranger
Charles 8. Chapin
Providence
Reward for trespassers at East Burial Ground
A reward of 50 dollars is offered for evidences leading to conviction of persons trespassing or committing overt acts in the East Burial Ground by order of the commissioners.
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East Burial Ground
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A E Potter
Rhode Island Compass
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Gasoni
State Street
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Eugene Leclair, Sr
Church ST. Oube
K. K. Ht
Dewolf
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C. H. Straight
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