Fourth of July War Speech Celebrates Democracy and Unity
A Bristol patriotic address frames the Fourth of July as Independence Day for all free nations. It praises service members, mothers, Red Cross, and a global democratic cause, arguing liberty and law must survive German militarism. It warns of the Kaiser and calls for a new world order of free nations through arbitration and treaties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Red Cross
America
Germany
Attake
Viscount Grey
Europe
Arminy
Kaiser
Prussia
German Empire
League of Nations
Switzerland
Belgium
Alsace-Lorraine
France
United States
Austra
Turkey
Covery Raton
Lberty
League of Free Nations
New Thought Advocate Endorses Fruit-a-tives Medicine
A Schenectady teacher of New Thought praises Fruit-a-tives Liver Tablets for relieving liver and stomach trouble and improving complexion. He notes no conflict with his beliefs and endorses the product as a natural aid. Sold 50c a box, 6 for 2.50, trial 25c. from Fruit-a-Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Young
Schenectady
N. Y
Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Ogdensburg
Fort Wetherill Defeats Bristol 4–2 In Closely Fought Game
Soldiers from Fort Wetherill edged Bristol on the Common 4 to 2 after a tense contest. Hughie Murphys led Bristol with two extra base hits and both Bristol runs, while Jimmie Garvin delivered a late double for Fort Wetherill though a ground rule limited the scoring. Bristol pitcher Garvin exited after a rough fifth inning. Baker relieved and held the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wetherill
Bristols
Bristol
Riley
Hughie Murphys
Eddie Arvin
Baker
Kemph
Jimmie” Garvin
Murphy
Barry
Garvin
Delayed Sports Meet Amid Hail Storm Schedule Shift
The afternoon program of sports on the Com mono delayed by half an hour due to a hail storm. Races began at 2 45 with a large crowd in attendance. In the under 16 hundred yards dash Turst William Pearce led, George Holmes second. Open hundred yards dash winner Nethur Hornby Pawtucket, second Poshe Howard West Barrington, third Frederick Middleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flourence Briggs
Providence
Cleon Phair
John McDonald
Pawtucket
Arthur Hornby
Frederick Middleton
Joseph Butterworth
Warren
William Head
Roland Carbonneau
Walter Ballou
Reis
T Pitman Greene
Boy Scouts of
Rhode Island
John P McDonald
Harry Birtwell
Frederick Mindleton
This Town
Poison Fores
YMCA
Turst
Wailliam Pearce
George Holmes
Nethur Hornby
Poshe Howard
West Barrington
Unfurling of Service Flag at St Elizabeth's Church
About 130 o clock a Service Flag 15 by 12 feet was unfurled at St Elizabeth's Church. The flag, given by St Elizabeth's Club, carried 72 stars and was borne in the parade by club members. The event featured impressive exercises and music by the Pontae Delegada Band of North Iverton before closing with The Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco Vierria
Manuel Goulart
Luigi Malafronte
Marshal
V. Della Morte
A. Bothelho
J. Bruscato
N. Castriotta
Gaetano Cast
Jefferson Goff
Hope Street
Young’s
W F Duffy
Col. Colt
Linden Place
St Elizabeth’s Church
St Elizabeth’s Club
Ponta Delegada Band
North Iverton
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Sam
Samuel P. Colt
United States Rubber Company
Sansone Bros
A. J. Heon
Railroad Avenue
Croade Street
Warren, R
A. French
Cornelius Harrington
Ag Ff
Wonder Mist
the Waldron Co
Auto Tires & Accessories
MR. A. A. Young
Sheriff’s Sale
IBM Sellu
A. D
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
Alfredo Clerico
Raffalo Alfano
John
Catherine Street
N N Cole
C. J. Briggs
Joseph Benjamin
Bristol County Court House
Philo
Dorchester Mutual
Ns. Co
Boston
E. L. Watson & CO
Industrial Trust Co
R. L
G.W. Simmons Undertakers
Otis L. Wood
Court Street
W. Tel
D. Aalinida
Garfield Avenue
G. M. Wilbur
Union Street
William W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
W. Hochman
State Street
R. I
Talbot & Hopkins Electrical Contractors
Bradford Street
Telephone
O. Talbot
Ss. W. Hopkins
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