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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1923
Page
1
Daniel G Coggeshall heads the Portuguese Independent Band Board of Fire Engineers with John Grabert of Hydraulion Engine and Hose No 1 among dignitaries listed alongside Dreadnaught I and Ladder & Hose 3 as King Philip Fire Co. recognizes apparatus.
Italian residents plan an annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel celebration July 13 and 14 featuring a band concert, a high mass, a parade, and concerts by the Dorsa Band. Festivities include Italian fireworks and decorations at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel with committee leaders listed.
Reports show several non fatal accidents and property damage during the pre Fourth of July night and the holiday. Police confiscated revolvers and blank cartridges while extra officers patrolled. Firefighters responded to two box fireworks fires and a large pile of boxes. Multiple automobile crashes occurred at Hope State Hope Bradford and Bradford High streets injuring none. Bristol catcher James Garvin suffered a severe burn from a cannon cracker on the main street.
A long list of residents and guests marks Fourth of July observances with attendees from Providence Pawtucket Boston New York Alexandria Fairhaven Sterling El Paso Warren Harrisville Nashua and other places. Families include Cross Stanwood Babcock Clowes Dreyer Ellis Schoonmaker Manchester Moore Moorby Easterbrooks and others.
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