Roosevelt Dies at Oyster Bay Aged 60
Editorial reports Col Theodore Roosevelt former president of the United States died suddenly at his Oyster Bay home aged 60. He had suffered rheumatism and sciatica. pulmonary embolism was the immediate cause. Funeral is Wednesday at Christ Episcopal Church Oyster Bay with flags at half mast statewide. Roosevelt leaves four sons. youngest Lieut Quentin Roosevelt died in France July 17.
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Government railroad operation adds to deficit despite revenue gains
The piece notes January wage hikes totaling over 475 million annually, freight and passenger rate raises, and a pattern of rising expenses. By September, net gain was only about three million dollars, highlighting the large first half deficit and ongoing strain on public utilities under government management.
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Saturday Evening Post
McAdoo
Bristol Town Notes Local Meetings and World War News
Regular Bristol town council session set for this evening. multiple town residents return from or depart for military service. Local events include Boy Scouts activities, a library addition plan worth about 400 000 dollars, a charity bazaar, and community notices about obituaries, weddings, and civic appointments.
Probate Court Docket Clears Guardians and Appraisers
Yesterday in Probate Court Judge Benjamin F Leidemuth disposed several matters. William Ho Burlington named guardian of Jared B Sparks. Arthur McCaw appointed appraiser with $9000 valuation. American Surety Company named as surety. Anna Posytan custodian of Henry H Posytan estate with $500 bond. Cornelius J Gallagher appointed administrator of James Gallagher estate with $500 bond. Augustus A Gravel named appraiser. Hattie B Bolster executrix of John B Gravelin estate with $500 bond. Joseph F Farrally appraiser. Inventories for Jane G Whittemore William Augustine Gray James Russell Gray and Fiste Valentine Gray presented and accepted for record. Anna C Posytan custodian Henry H Posytan estate granted continuation of business.
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William Augustine Gray
James Russell Gray
Fiste Valentine Gray
Anna C. Posytan
Colts Face South Kingstown In Parish House Clash
Colts face South Kingstown High School in a Thursday night game at Trinity Church parish house. Capt Mathewson is out sick. Lee, Baker, Hill, Bailey, Hoytt, and Seymour shift positions while Jimmie Garvin referees the 8 pm affair.
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Rainfall in 1918 at Blithewold and Rhode Island totals
The article reports 35.28 inches of rain at Blithewold during 1918, well above Rhode Island’s 44 inch normal. It lists monthly totals with April the wettest and October the driest, notes 26 snow storms, and mentions an early 1919 start marked by continued heavy precipitation.
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Fifth District Court Disposes Docket In Morning Session
Cases on the docket of the Fifth District Court were disposed of yesterday morning by Judge F H Hammill. Gaudino Simas versus John Pozzi assault pleaded guilty fined 2 dollars and costs George Kennedy vag rancy pleaded guilty sentenced to State Workhouse for six months bail fixed at 200 dollars in case of appeal William Katz peddling on Sunday pleaded guilty fined 5 dollars and costs Giacomo Prencip as Frank Silvia ordered dismissed for failure of complainant to appear Amelia C Panzarella versus Vincenzo Quadrupolo unanswered and defaulted Bertha MacNaught versus Matthew McQuiggan continued one week
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Bertha MacNaught
Matthew McQuiggan
Thrift Stamp Tournament At YMCA Alleys Reserved
The YMCA reserves the first and second alleys from 8 oclock on Monday and Thursday evenings for a thrift stamp tournament open to all bowling members regardless of averages. The regular first league tournament has been indefinitely postponed due to many bowlers not yet returning from the service.
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YMCA
Not Your Heart It’s Your Kidneys Health Ad Warning
An old advertised health blurb promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a kidney disease remedy. It claims kidneys cause many ailments and urges immediate purchase at drugstores, promising relief within 24 hours and ongoing use to prevent further attacks. It offers a refund if not helpful.
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Holy Name Societies Elect Leaders After Feast Day Services
Members of the Holy Name Societies attended benediction at St Marys Church. Rev Albert L Cahill delivered an address on society aims. St Marys Hall saw the annual officer elections with Augustine Cherone as President and John J McGovern as Vice President. Junior society at St Marys elected James Sullivan Jr as President and John J Walsh as Treasurer with Rev Cahill as Spiritual Director.
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Divorce Granted for Cruelty in Providence Court
Mrs Florence H Beresford won a divorce from William de la Pour ostey Beresford in Providence Superior Court with custody of four children. The petition cited extreme cruelty as the basis. Mrs Beresford is daughter of Dr Gardner L Miller of Providence and married Beresford 17 years ago. he is a brother of Lord Decies and an officer in the Coldstream Guards. The couple formerly resided here.
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Coming Events Schedule for January and February
January 4 18 and 25 Saturday evenings Bazaar in G A R Hall under Boy Scouts Drum Corps. January 10 Friday private dance in Colt Memorial High School auditorium by class of Jan 16 17 Thursday and Friday three act comedy The Real Thing by Coit Memorial High School seniors. February 6 7 Thursday and Friday Pastime Theatre Thirteenth Company minstrels for Homecoming Fund for Soldiers.
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Red Cross Service Insignia Badges Issued to Workers
Plans announce certificates granting wear of the Red Cross general service insignia for 800 hours of service over at least six months or 12 months of service. Bristol Branch members may visit 35 Church Street on Mondays and Thursdays 2 to 5 pm to adjust data for certificates.
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Chimes of Normandy Rehearsal Moves to Tonight
The full rehearsal of the Chimes of Normandy will be held tonight instead of Thursday night, according to city bulletin.
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