Providence youths die from exhaustion after bay capsizing
Lawrence Ellery Chapman age 20 of Providence and Willard M Wolcott of Smithfield clung to an overturned boat for seven hours after a squall in Narragansett Bay. Chapman died of exhaustion. Wolcott and the body were recovered by Providence rescuers and taken to 65 Atlantic Avenue. Chapman was Brown University class of 1922. Wolcott was his fraternity and classmate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Ellery Chapman
Providence
Willard M Wolcott
Smithfield
Narragansett Bay
Prudence Island
Newport
Chapman
Conanicut
Young Chapman
Young Wolcott
Wolcott
Mr Chapman
O R Siegel
Atlantic Avenue
Brown University
Walcott
Child Feels Fear While Eating Jelly at Neighbor’s Home
A boy named Adam stayed with a neighbor during his mother’s absence. During a supper, his fondness for jelly became a focus as he nervously prepared to eat, calling on the Lord for comfort. The account portrays a moment of anxiety rather than a specific event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Indy
Express mail departure and arrival times in Bristol
Américan Railway Express lists outward hours 9 a m 10 20 a m 2 20 p m 4 20 p m 5 20 p m and inward hours 9 00 11 00 a m 2 00 4 00 5 90 p m with Bristol schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Américan Railway Express
Bristol Post Office Hours and Mail Schedule
Post office opens at 6 40 a m and closes at 7 30 p m Money Order Registry and Co rural Bank Departments run 8 a m to 6 p m Mails close at multiple times 7 30 8 50 11 50 a m 1 50 5 50 7 15 p m Sunday mails arrive 8 00 a m and close 4 50 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Money Order Registry
Ustal Bank
The Sea-Wolf: Destructive dolphin predator of the sea
The article describes the sea-wolf, a large dolphin up to 14 feet long and 3000 pounds. A mother walrus protects her cub by tossing it, but the sea-wolf dives and resurfaces with a powerful strike, forcing the cub off and making it an easy victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean
Origin of Blue Blood Phrase Traced to Castile Aristocracy
The expression blue blood arose in Spain among Castilian aristocrats who claimed lineages predating Moorish conquest. After Moors were driven out, nobles with Gothic ancestry were said to have blue veins visible under fair skin, while commoners darkened by Moorish intermarriage showed this distinction on hands and faces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Castile
Arragon
Death by Hanging Inquiries On Timing Of Death
A physician asks the use of death in hanging and how soon it ensues. A medical clinician notes instant death if the knot is correctly placed but cites cases of asphyxia where the man retains consciousness for seconds to a minute and can live 15 to 20 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Uajer i
Family Row Describes Parrot Attack Ordeal
A late night incident is recalled where a family heard a precursor sound at the foot of the stairs and a parrot attacked. The description notes someone tied a poker and faced the bird as it advanced along the stairway, prompting a defensive flash of light and a startling encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prioef
Mountains of the Moon and the Nile Source
Fragmentary notes discuss ancient writers calling the Mountains of the Moon the interior Africa and Varnae as the Nile's source. The idea of Africa’s interior as a river traverse faded, leaving lunar mythic fountains of moon life off modern maps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Come Sweet Home Origin From Howard Payne Tale
The lyric known as Come Sweet Home was written by John Howard Payne who introduced it in a play later adapted into an opera. Payne composed the lyric while nearly starving in an attic at Palais Royal in Paris. Authorities credit a Sicilian air adapted by Sir Henry Rowley Bishop for the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Payne
John Howard Payne
Hawaiian Islands and their eight inhabited main islands
In the Hawaiian group there are twelve main islands classed as United States territory with a total area of 6449 square miles. The inhabited islands number eight Hawaii Maui Wahoolawe Lanai Molokai Oahu Maui and Nhua. Numerous small uninhabited islands exist rich in guano deposits and shark fishing grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaiian Islands
United States Territory
Hawaii
Maui
Wahoolawe
Lanai
Molokai
Oahu
Nhua
Aristocracy Victory Allegedly Wins Cinema Debate
Pittsburgh Gazette-Times notes a shift in term usage as motion picture engineers press to replace movie with cinema arguing it better fits the art form. The debate centers on terminology reflecting prestige and professionalism in film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh Gazette-Times
Guardian’s Notice of Appointment in Bristol Probate Court
The undersigned announces appointment as guardian of William Iv Place of Bristol by the Probate Court. Bond filed as required. All persons with claims against the ward must present them at the Clerk of Court within six months from the first advertisement. Murdoch McKenzie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Guardiain
Wiatham Iv
Sant Court
Murdock
McKenzie
Reuben A Healey
Murdock CO McKenzie
Bristol Root
Henry Fisher
Tiristol
Clerk of Land Court
Murdock CO
Kenzie
David I. Brownell
Murdock C McKenzie
Alney Nutting
Ward
Bristol Probate Court appoints guardian for William Luther
The Probate Court of Bristol appoints a guardian of the person and estate for William Luther and requires all claimants to file them with the Clerk within six months from the first publication date. The guardian must give bond as required by law.
Fourth of July Visitors Reach to Families and Friends
A long list of visitors celebrating the Fourth with local relatives is given, naming numerous individuals from Boston Providence New York and beyond. The piece notes extended families and guests at various homes and addresses in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark A DeWolf
Boston
Albert O Earle
Henry G. Earle
Providence
James P Byrnes
New York
Mary A. Byrnes
Bay View Avenue
James Kelleher
Catherine
Camden
James F. Duffy
Augustus V Connery
Augustus V. Jr
Robert O'Neil
Georgetown College
Washington, D. C
Vivian Neil
Sacred Heart Convent
Fall River
Marion Eddy
Marguerite F Lee
Nellie Flanagan
Attleboro
Catherine Gorham
Warren
Rupert Vendt
Lillian
Revere
Joseph E. Simmons
Edward F Doyle
Margaret
Hastings-on-the-Hudson
Doyle
Thomas, Doyle
Oscar Broulette
Bridgeport
Towell
Mass
Louis Levy
State Street
Vincent, Young
Plainfield
Harold @ Perkyham
C W Young
Hope Street
George FE Leighton
Barre
Wendall Ro Davis
Waterbury
Conn
Herbert F Bennett
George M. Cady
Chester
Penn
P WV Cady
John J Pastile
Thomas Clark
Charles Perry
James Dew
Oliver Hazard
New Haven
John H Pickles
Chicago
Osketel Clarke
Feeling Bache
MicGheen
Helen U Connery
Benjamin Mooghy
Newport
Charles Cole
Albert McCalder
WR Babcock
Floy Babcock
Wilhelmina Forrest
Theodore Gladding
State Street Merc
Frederick Ro Budlong
Anthony
Henry Fo Tingley
Providetree
Henry D'W Allen
Watham
Wardwell
Catherine Marsden
Washington
John Jo Hughes
Charles I Hughes
Owen Hughes
Regina Cgquanno
John Condon
George Hoard
Pawtucket
Mr Hoard
Byfield Street
Joseph LL Duffy
Presidence
Thomas Duffy
Quincy
Helena Duffy
George Elliott
Philadelphia
John Miller
Jefferson
Galvin
Bean
Thomas Ryan Ho
Watertown
Daniel Townend
Elizabeth
Mro
John G Pirtwistle
John Simister
Warren and
Massothel Doty
O Flosd Huestis Miro
Charles Maytum, Jr
Westerly
Mr Maytum
Sherry Avenue
John Holmes
Nora
Aenes Ryan
Srlavoen
Katherine Murphy
Worestown
Meas
Amd
William Gifford
Veel Vms Ephrem Gatford
Mis
Ror Poss
Gifford
Walfroma
Jo Knett
Iota
Frank Guafford
Star Tuesday Promises Maritime Adventure On Devils Reef
Betty Hilburn stars as a featured player in a submarine Palm Corp prediction about a girl of the sea stranded on Devils Reef. Rescue reveals a primitive survivor involved in thrilling aquatic scenes with sharks and a giant octopus. Mae leads a supporting cast in tropical life drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Hilburn
Submarine Palm Corporation
West Indies
Devils Reef
Chiki
Mae
China Buys British Books Surges in Textbook Imports
China becomes a major purchaser of British books with strong demand for textbooks and educational works. The trend highlights growing cross border trade in educational publishing as Chinese buyers seek English language and academic titles.
The Penalty of Overwork and Kidney Pain Relief
The advertisement warns overwork strains harm kidneys and cause backache and fatigue. It promotes Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co for relief, citing Mrs. Wallace Garvin of Bristol who reports backache relief after use, price 60 cents at dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Bristol
Wallace Garvin
Cook St
Doan
Buffington
Appointment of guardian for Reuben A Healey
Notice that Daniel Cook appointed Pro Guardian of the person and estate of Reuben A Healey of Bristol. All ward claims must be filed in the Clerk’s office of the court. Filing deadline set by Murdock Co McKenz ie.
Notice of land court clerk blank entry
The undersigned gives notice to Henry Fisher of Bristol within six months from the date of first publication. This notice appears from Murdock Co Kenzie f 2n 7-6 13 with reference to land court records in Bristol.
Bristol RTI June 22 1920 Guardian of David I Brownell
Guardian of the person and estate of David I Brownell of Bristol and office of the Clerk of said Court within Murdock C McKenzie. Court record reference 29 7 6 13.
Appointment Notice at Bristol Land Office
In Bristol Rhode Island on June 22 1920 F ro Alney Nutting appoints and all persons with claims against the Office of the Clerk of Land Court must proceed through Murdoch McKenzie 629.7 Fi3 for resolution.
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Railway Express
Post Office
Guardian's
Tsristol RR
Tava
Brstoluardian
William HE Luther
Sid Ward
MI Rock CO Mierkenzie
Socony
Weels
Soconys
T. H. Connolly
Water Street
R. I
Henry DeBlois
Main Street
Rebecca Ruberry
Child Street
Bristol Auto Shop
R. I. Franklin St
Cor
Franklin & Thames Sts
R. I. Byone & Farr
Constitution Street
R. I. Sansone
Philip
Bradford Street
R. I. E. R. Barsantee
County Road
Barrington
James F. Grant
R. I. Mancino
Maple Avenue
A. F. Parker, Jr
R. I. E. F. Bowden
West Barrington
M. A. Palmieri
R. I. Percy Townend
Edward Gauthier
Fall River Avenue
Swansea
Eugenio Cellemme
New Fall River Road
Walter Hathaway
Fall River Road
Rehoboth
Harry Kandarien
Winter Street
John Swanson
Spring Street
Standard Oil Company of
Hilburn
Nazimova
Frank Danby
Sally Snape
London
Charles Bryant
Lord Kidderminster
Eugene
O’brien
Fox News
Buck Jones
William Fox
Tom Beck
Harold Titus
Jane Hunter
East
Jane
Tom
Hepburn
China
Daniel Cook
McKenzif
Agency For Automobile Legal Association
Ambrose Deslits
Tel
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Avenue
Raymond P. Smith
Burton Street
Dorchester Mutual
F. L. Watson & CO
Industrial Trust Co
E. W. Weaver
Pierce Avenue
William W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
Talbot & Hopkins Electrical Contractors
W. O. Talbot
W. Hopkins
G. M. Wilbur
Union Street
Clark’s Express
Gorham's Express
J. B. Young
Robert J. McKay
G.W. Simmons
Sam
Hope St. G. A. R. Block
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