Editorial: Hoover Looms on the Presidential Horizon
The piece weighs Herbert Hoover as a possible 1920 candidate praising his wealth from mining and his wartime leadership. It notes his lack of declared political leaning while labeling him a Progressive Republican and suggests Democrats or Republicans might accept or resist his nomination depending on party dynamics.
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Herbert Hoover
Eregium
White House
United States
Hoover
Wilson
Wood urges governing by Americans and stricter immigration checks
Major General Leonard Wood,addressing in Boston, argues governance by true Americans not limited to long-time families. He warns disorder is organized from within, urging stricter immigration scrutiny and careful screening before arrival to prevent rabble from entering.
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Leonard Wood
Boston
Gen Wood
Special Election on Feb 10 Debates RI Bonus Plan and Bridge Bond
State voters face a February 10 ballot on approving 2.5 million in bonuses for veterans and a 0.5 million bridge bond. The piece notes Turkey's regret over siding with Germany and a tongue in cheek line about the man in the moon's monthly full phase.
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Rhode Island
Providence Saloons Move Ahead With Near Beer Trade
In Providence, numerous old-time saloons continue to operate under victualing licenses selling near beer and eatables, maintaining business despite shifting alcohol regulations.
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Providence
North Ends Standouts and Scores From Local Meet
Readout lists local athletes and scores including H Munro Nelson Curran JemmES OLE and W S Munro with marks around 80s and 90s. Names like P Kenney SG Dimond AR Newman A Johnston and J Harvey appear with mid range results.
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North Ends
H. Munro
W. Nelson
Il. Curran
W. S. Munro
P. Kenney
Newman
A. Johnston
J. Harvey
Train schedule for Bristol by American Railway Express
The Bristol schedule lists outward departures at 8 20, 11 20, 2 20, 4 20, and 5 20 a m with inward arrivals at 8 00 and 11 00 a m, 2 00, 4 00, and 5 00 p m.
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American Railway Express
Bristol
Rose Girl at the Pastime draws crowds in Bristol
Last night patrons laughed and applauded The Rose Girl at the Pastime as crowds filled the venue. Other items note snow, church events, a jewelry gift to a factory forelady, and local notices including a new charter for F. H. Buffinton Company and a naval freighter sale.
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Kathryn Drury
Frances Merriman
Miss Drury
Hope Street
Home Service Section
Federal Building
Catherine Bertrand
National India Rubber Company
Alice Hughes
F. H. Buffinton Company
Cranston
Prada“ Ht
National Shoe Retailers
Boston
Lena Munroe
Mary Magee
Rose Farley
Mary Wood
Mary Castro
Elizabeth McDermott
Nellie Scott
Helen Connery
Mary
State Street
M. E
Elsie McCaw
High Street
Bristol
New York
Haven
Hartford
Pistol Branch
United States
E. Suzman
Harold B. Arey
Maine
Chesapeake Bay
E. W. Weaver
State Street M. E
Epworth League
Francis Cooper
Kearney Post
American Legion
Own Your Own Home Day Cottage and land in Bristol
An advertisement offers a six room cottage with $200 down and easy monthly payments, plus a four acre tillage land option near Bristol centers and factories. It also notes a eight room cottage near mills with low cost, and asks which song one will sing when rent comes round, signed by Mrs M S Walker in Bristol Rhode Island.
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Bristol
Cranston Worsted
Namquit
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Providence Meat Market
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