Pickpockets Apprehended by Providence Police on Fourth
Chief L H Callan anticipated a visit by professional pickpockets from New York and Providence. Inspectors Harlan and Bowen arrested five of the Paul Diamond gang after rounding up 20 from New York and eight from Providence. The ringleader, 70, warned others to flee. three arrested at a Fifth District Court session were sentenced to six months at the State workhouse for vagrancy. Manuel Borges faced arrest for a loaded revolver and remained in jail with bail set.
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L. H. Callan
Harlan and Bowen
Paul Dimond
New York
Providence
Fifth District Court
John L. Lonergan
Callan
Manuel Borges
Daily Thought by Horace Walpole
A succinct aphorism noting that perception shapes outlook. The quote contrasts comedy for thinkers with tragedy for the emotionally engaged audience. It underscores subjective interpretation as the lens of life.
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Daily Thought
Horace Walpole
Cox Nomination at Democratic Convention Ends Balloting Deadlock
Gov. Cox of Ohio is nominated for President on the 48th ballot at the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco while no Vice Presidential nomination is made. The convention adjourned after a long deadlock between Cox and McAdoo, with a platform criticizing Republicans and praising the Federal Reserve.
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Cox
Ohio
San Francisco
McAdoo
Palmer
Davis
Owen
Smith
Mexico
Wilson
Republican Party
Federal Reserve System
Europe
Armenia
United States
Big special attraction at the theatre with Douglas Fairbanks
Pastime Tuesday presents Douglas Fairbanks in His Majesty the American and other photoplays. Doors open at 7 o clock as audiences rush to see fast paced excitement and fun with no breaths between gasps.
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Douglas Fairbanks
Firemen's Muster Triumph for Bristol Hand Engines
Two Bristol hand engines Defender and King Philip won first and second prizes at the Fourth of July muster. The event drew a large crowd amid heat, with prizes totaling $200, $100, and other awards for best appearing engine and top playout distances. Postmaster Coggeshall led the committee with judges and officials named. Portland muster included Bristol engines as well.
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Bristol
John Girtwistle
Bristol Veteran Firemen's Association
Hydraulon Engine and Hose Company
King Philip
King Philip Fire Company
Defender
Binsee Priate
Breckton
Pomuntéer
East Gresswien
Washington No
Wickford
Nonantum Providence
Liberty
East Providence
Aberdeen
Wakefield
City of Lowell
Westerly
Mechanic No
Warren
Fire King
Pawtuxet
General Putnam
Worcester
Narragansett
Riverside
Hydraulicn of Defiance Co
Protector
Washington
Daniel G Coggeshall
Levi S Winchester
John J Mullen
John A Hamilton
Cranston
Thomas H Rhodes
Peter S Byrnes
Philip Brady
George F Hunt
Providence
Daniel Materson
Greenwich
William H Maxwell
New England
Portland
Rhode Island
Nonahtum
East Greenwich
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Funeral for seven year old Vanmiano girl at St Marys Cemetery
The funeral for Concertino ami ano, seven years old, daughter of Henry and Susie Vanmiano, was held Thursday at 2 pm at their home 139 Franklin Street. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery.
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Concertino
Amiano
Henry
Susie Vanmiano
Franklin Street
St Mary's Cemetery
Born Winslow Son Born At Lying-In Hospital Providence
At the Lying-In Hospital Providence on June 26 a son named John Elsworth was born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Winslow of this town.
Four Flush Poker Advice From Cactus Joe
Cactus Joe defends the four flush as a worthy base to build on while criticizing attempts to improve it from the bottom of the pack. He emphasizes respect for the hand despite its flaws.
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Cactus Joe
Hokara Skin Treatment Promises Quick Relief for Eczema
An advertisement touts Hokara as a modern effective remedy for eczema and other skin troubles. It claims rapid relief from itching and burning, improvements in complexion, and non greasy formula, with jars priced 35c 60c and 100c and a druggist endorsement by W H Buffington.
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W H. Buffington
Thrown From His Horse In Parade Injures Firemen Aide
Henry DeW Allen mounted aide to Joseph E. Simmons veteran marshal of the Firemen division in the parade suffers a fractured skull from a fall when a lively horse danced after an automobile passage. He is hospitalized on the dangerous list at Rhode Island Hospital after initial treatment.
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Henry Dew Allen
Joseph E. Simmons
Rhode Island
Mr Allen
Popasquash
Hope Street
Papasquash Corner
A H Fhnt
Allen
Dr Seymour
Margaret Reynolds
Miss Reynolds
Kingman
E B Smith
Moonshine Raids Seize Whiskey in Local Town
Four federal officers conducted three late Saturday raids and seized nearly 4000 worth moonshine whiskey. Arrested were Joseph R Silva of Bradford street Frank Quintal Joseph Georgia and another man from St Michael's Church corner Hope and Church streets. They posted bail for a hearing before the United States Commissioner this morning. Moonshine production has continued in the town for several months.
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Joseph R Silva
Bradford
Frank Quintal
John
Joseph Georgia
St Michael's Church
Hope
Church Streets
United States
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State St
Bristol, R. I
Staples Coal Company
State Street
Gov. Cox
Harding
Olarine
Socony
Standard Oil
Albany
Eczema
Henry Dew
E. A. Skinner
P. Skinner, JR
Goodyear
Goodyear Tires
The
Waldron Co
Goodayear
Easton’s
OCHEE
Clicquot Club
Newman Bros
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