Defender emerges as a fast vessel amid mixed fortunes
The article contrasts the Defender's brief speed spell with ongoing doubts about its staying power. It notes a sharp shift in English leadership from Rosebery to Salisbury, hints at reformist sentiment in New England, and transitions to a Bristol High School graduation scene with praise for graduates and remarks by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apollo Club
Babbitt Post
G. A. R. Hall
C. A. Johnson
Oscar Church
Boston
E. P. Church
Bristol High School
Dongola
Russia
Bristol
C. A. Johnson's
One Hundred Nineteenth Celebration of American Independence
The Bristol town celebrates the 119th anniversary with a morning national salute, church bells, a multi‑division parade on the Common, a reading of the Declaration, an oration by William J. O’Donnell, and a band concert. A five‑mile bicycle race, a base ball game Bristol versus Cranatone, and evening fireworks close the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Train of Artillery
Church Street
State Street
High
Aid
Marshall
Customs and Post Office
Bristol County
General Assembly
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co
Wm. Dh. Andrews
Wm. A. Rawson
E8tate Street
Valley
Walley
Hope
Thames
Homes
State
Reading
William J. Duffy
William ‘T. O'Donnell
Walker's Cove
Memorial Hall
Bristols
Cranatone
Attleboro
Bristol Topics on Fourth Celebrations and Local News
Bristol posts full holiday edition notes with Fourth of July plans and events. Local promotions include firework sales, ice cream orders, and stage rehearsals. Community updates cover church services, missing child found, court delays, and notices from the Bristol ball team and Daughters of the American Revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mya
WW. J.reiley
D. H. Tanner
Frank C. Child
Bristol
Queen Olives
G. W. Easterbrooks
A. P. Johnson
Groton
Groton, Conn
W. F. Peters & Co
Fireworks sales and floral day events across town
Storefronts advertise Fourth of July fireworks and wallpaper while a funeral for Mrs. Louise Levalley is noted. Community events include Floral Day at Frat Baptist Church with a large youth chorus and a detailed bicycle race program with entrants, prizes, and officials. A Defender model on display at Colt mansion follows a fashionable launch day reception for 140 guests including notable New York figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Johnson's
William F. Briggs
High Street
Dreadnaught Hose House
Mr. Briggs
G.W. Easterbrooksa
H. F. Card
Messrs. Bartlett, Smith and Bowen
Pawtuxet
Arthur Card
Providence
Defender
J. W. Munro & Son
Grand Army Hall
Dora
Boston
F. S. Moultrie
May Horton
John Gravelin
F. S. Burgess
Judy
William L. Watrous
New York
Hartford
Frank Torrey
W. F. Peters & Co
King Philip Engine Co
William H. Andrews
I. B. Munro
John M. Norris
District Court
Roger Brownell
McNay
Frat Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
L L. Anderstrom
Anderstrom
Gertrude Geisler
G. D. Walcott
Jesus
Shepherd
Issie Toys
Effie Horton
Lifene
O. J. Sisson
L. L. Anderstrom
Sadie Gorham
Miss May Horton
Hope
Lizzie Lake
Miss Pierce
Mr Walcutt
God
Maria
Daisy Fish
Grace Allan
Madonna
Hattie Chaffee
Col
8. P. Colt
Hope Street
Iselin
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Vanderbilt
N. G. Herreshoff
J. B. Herréshoff
Miss Norris
Samuel Norris, Jr
Ted
Federals Lose to Bristols in Train-Delayed Ball Game
The Bristols defeated the Federals 13 to 6 after a delayed Providence arrival. Key plays included Mulvey being stranded on a wild pitch, Greenhalge fielding sharply, and Holt’s costly wild throws as Bristol tied and pulled ahead. O’Donnell, Duffy, and Tobin led home scoring with steady hits and steals. Ended after eighth inning to allow the visitors to catch a train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristols
Federala
Federals
Providence
Mulvey
Buchanan
Bolt
Rooney
Armstrong
Phillips
Greenhialge
O Donnell
Maton
Holt Sodred
Greenhalge
Ind
Aillipe
O'Donnell
Tobin
Duffy
Thompson
McGeddy
Holt
Galvin
Bristol
PO O'Donnell
Greenhal Tobin
Alge
Corre
T. Connery
Cooney
P ‘Thompson
Delaney
R F
R. Connery
PO Mulvey
Wedesdt
Cahill
Hart
Aes Ae Veel
Nee
Ponompson
Rice
T. Conne
Evie
Delane
Oo Donnell
Muvey
Wild Kinder
John Brady
Conney
Ralph
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Bristol Phenix
Bradford St
R. I
Farrally Brothers
Old England
Rosebery
Salisbury
New England
Berkshire Courier
Bradder Beach
Ir. Buchanan
Carlyle Harris
Sing Sing
Grand Army
Alaas
Louie Perry Chadwick
Willem Joseph Duffy, Jr
Edna May Wood
Katharine Ee Wood
Rivuety
Wintsir
Russell
E. P. O'Donnell
John Lake
Russell Church
Richard Galvin
Gray
John P. Reynolds
Antil
Mary Lake
Thomas W. Bicknell
Bicknell
Langstaff
Manchester
Munro
Edward P Church
Edna M. Wood
A.johnson’s. Hind
Bostog
Thos. C. Heywood
Bristol Train of
Daniel Stevens
Naval Reserve Torpedo Company
W. F Williams
Epwago A. Anthony
Bens KR
Bristol and Vicinity
Pannix
Wm. Johnson
Katharine Wood
Frank Hare
Philadelphia
Bishop Howe
F. T. Remieres
A. V. Baxter
Beverly
Mass
J W. Munro & Son’s
Spooner
Probate
Ase Arcanum
G- AR. Hall
Frederick A. Card
St. Mary's School
Southborough
Capt
Rogers
Wardwell Lumber Company
Water Committee
Council
Rathbone Gardner
Reynolds World United
G. W
Mabel Silvia
Metacom Avenue
Miss Dunnell
Miss Dnnell
Ross
al Ordy Dobucon
Cranstons
N.N. Cole
Fred Williams
Nellie N. Read
C. A. Johnson’s
Council Chamber
May G. Horton
M. E. Church
Netlise
Royha Solleranens
Binaie
Pinkerton
England
ICOFE
U.S
Enterprise
M.C. A
Louise Levalley
Joseph Levalley
Thames Street
Canada
United States
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
U.S. Baking Company
Boston Symphony
Edward P. O’donnell
P. O. Box
Clerk
O. B. Siegel
M.D
W.H. Munro
O. Bishop
W. Bradford
FE. Wood
J. Hoard
O.K. Thurston
J. del Grego
F. Slade
J. Congdon
J. Lavallay
F. Pearse
F. Carey
J. Dube
E. O. Gallup
F. Fisher
F. Kupfer
O B. Burgess
O. McGann
G W. Suydam
B. Macumber
W. D. Gifford
T.T. Allan
J. W. Munro
Ben
W. F. Peters
McLellans Gallery
Apollinaris
Lithia
Emy
Horry
Ge Ley Nie
Remlorgs
Hops Street
Misses Bunn
Fies
Yliy Ween Eg
James F. Scanlon
Bradford
Crescent
Moon’s
Waldron-Brownell CO
Sradfers
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