Col Colt Popularity Backed by Election Figures
Former Congressman Warren O Arnold cites Rhode Island returns from 1882 to 1908 showing Col Colts strong standing in elections. He notes Colt led ballots, beat Democratic and Prohibition coalitions, and narrowed Gov Garvin's margin, arguing Colt's popularity against claims of unpopularity.
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Warren O. Arnold
Col. Colt
Providence Journal
Arnold
Ool S. P
Rhode Island
William Sprague
Willard Sayles
Colt
Journal
Edwin Metcalf
Col
Gov
Kimball
Utter
Bristol
Westerly
Garvin
W. O. Arnold
Electrocuted lineman in Barrington at Peck's Corners
Arthur Adams of Centerdale, a Suburban railroad lineman, died instantly about 1 30 yesterday morning at Peck's Corners Barrington while trying to change a feed wire after a Sunday line break. He touched a live wire mistaken for dead during repairs. Adams had long service with the company.
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Arthur Adams
Centerdale
Peck’s Corners
Barrington
Adams
Epworth League Plans Cake Sale at State Street Church
Epworth League of the State Street M E church held a business meeting with George Richardson presiding. A cake sale is planned for Thursday January 17 in the church Vestry. Souvenir calendars and pin trays featuring the church and Rev. John McVay are on sale. Committees on constitution and bylaws reported a favorable draft of new rules for the league.
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Epworth League
State Street M. E
League
George Richardson
John McVay
Advertised Letters Note List For Week Ending
Bere no letters for week ending on. Names include Horace Charceh Jos Noranda Alfonso Rogano Will Ripley GQ Newnman A 0 Phipps Jachinto Bento Daniel Clements Miss Mary Avamande Miss L TL Bell Angiolina TM iengo Macadinno Antonio Manoel Silva Mis¢tions Antonio Pereia Qabral Miss Galvin.
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Bere
Horace Charceh
Jos Noranda
Alfonso Rogano
Will Ripley
N. Newman
Phipps
Jachinto Bento
Daniel Clements
Mary ‘Avamande
L. TL. Bell Angiolina
Iengo
Macadinno Antonio
Manoel ‘Silva
Antonio Pereia Qabral
Galvin
Franklin declines re election to Bristol town council
James W. Franklin, President of Bristol Town Council, informs the Democratic Town Committee he will not run again for town council next spring. He thanks the committee, notes eight years of support, and wishes continued success to Bristol and his friends there. Bristol R L January 20 1907.
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James W.franklin
Democratic
Bristol
R. L
Democratic Town Committee
R. J
J. W. Franklin
Dog Day Weather and Rabies Crackdown at Town Pound
Report notes 25 uncalled dogs at the Town Asylum pound shot by Dog Constable Ryan and officers. A dog on Congrestional street near noon resisted capture and was shot. Four more dogs captured. licenses being issued daily as authorities push leash rules amid rabies concerns. Residents doubt protection from unleashed dogs. many support stricter licensing and temporary leash enforcement.
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Ryan
Congrestional Street
Phi Alpha Pi Initiation At YMCA Notes
A Phi Alpha Pi meeting on Saturday initiated the season's first new member Milton Morgan. After strenuous ceremonies, refreshments followed. Members promote Our Boys tickets for a box at Wednesday's performance. local cast expected to draw a full house. Rehearsals in the Opera house with coach Mrs H H Oxbot. Young Men's Bible Class meets tonight followed by a social in the Phi Alpha Pi room for gymnasium members.
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Phi Alpha Pi Fraternity
Milton Morgan
H. H. Oxbot
Phi Alpha Pi
Mrs Mary Ann Simmons Dies in Providence at 76
Mrs Mary Ann Simmons widow of Leonard G Simmons died in Providence on January 7 at age 76 years 8 months 4 days Funeral from her late residence 102 Church street on Thursday at 1 pm Relatives and friends invited to attend
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Staples Coal
State Street
Remieres
Hope and
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St. Paul
Providence
Pawtucket
Woonsocket
Tlours
Weatminster S. Pawtucket
Main St. Woonsocket
Main BL &Lowes
Clyties
Nhode Island
Bristol Granite Company
Hope
Perry Sts
Bristol, R .I
Poppasquard Road
Epworth
MR. Franklin
the Industrial Trust Company
Industrial Trust Company
Bristol, R
Hope Street
Accordians
Stevens & CO
Bristol Jewelers
Merchants National Bank
Westminster Street
Capital
Royal C Taft
Moses J. Barber
Sam’l R. Dorrance
Frank A. Greene
Phoenix
Warren
George W.mcgann
J. H. Wall & Co
Herman Thiele
Young's Drug Store
Earle & Prew’s Express
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