Civil War Veteran Jeremiah I. Greene Dies in Newport
Jeremiah I. Greene, native of this town and Civil War veteran, dies in Newport at 87. He served in the Ninth Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry and later worked in Newport as a ticket agent and express company official. Survived by a son and two daughters, he was a longtime Grand Army of the Republic member and former chief marshal of Memorial Day parades.
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Jeremiah I. Greene
Newport
Jeremish K
Martha Hill (Munro) Greene
Bristol
R. I. Volunteer Infantry
Fall River
Greene
Hannah F. Bosworth
Warren
Francis I. Greene
Charles Warner
Riverside
Charles Gardner
Jamestown
Grand Army of the Republic
G K Warren
Newport Post
Lawton-Warren
Mrs Bertha B Demont Dies at 38 in Lynn Mass
The body of Mrs Bertha B Smith Demont wife of James Demont was brought here for interment in St Marys Cemetery yesterday. She was 38 and a daughter of Andrew T and Margaret Smith and a granddaughter of the late Mr and Mrs William OBrien. Besides her husband she leaves five children. Her parents reside in Providence and her father works in the Rhode Island State House. She died Saturday in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Bertha B. Demont
Bertha B (Smith) Demont
James Demont
St Mary's Cemetery
Prized Manuscript Exhibition at Library of Congress
The original manuscript of Old Ironsides is shown on the Library of Congress second floor. A display highlights the historical naval poem and its 18th century roots for visitors.
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Library of Congress
Hen Coop Thefts Reported At Benjamin Church Home For Aged Men
Fowl thefts continue in town with 20 Plymouth Rock fowls and several younger birds stolen from the Benjamin Church Home For Aged Men last Thursday. It is the second hen coop theft there within a week and the fourth in three months. Assistant Engineer Arthur H. Manchester saw a sedan and two men fleeing Chestnut Street early Friday. police alerted Warren, but suspects remained at large.
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Benjamin Church
Plymouth Rock
Fire Department
Arthur H. Manchester
Chestnut Street
Warren
Arrest of Henry Gibble in assault on Miss Dorothy McGuigan
Henry Gibble 24 employed on Mt Hope Bridge cable. arrested on warrant from Matthew J McGuigan. He allegedly assaulted Dorothy L. McGuigan 18 while driving toward Colt Drive, took control of the car, slowed toward a marble wall, damaged the vehicle, then fled. Bail set at 500 dollars for Fifth District Court next Monday.
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Henry Gibble
Mt Hope
Constitution Street
Matthew J McGuigan
Burton
Wood Streets
Gibble
Colt Drive
Chestnut Street
Hum
Fifth District Court
Bride-To-Be Elizabeth Fernandes Honored With Shower
Miss Elizabeth Fernandes, soon to wed Gabriel Andrade, celebrated with a mixed shower Saturday at Columbia Hall Wood street guests came from Warren East Providence and locally amid gifts, music and dancing as plans for July 29 wedding at St Elizabeths Church proceed.
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Blett
Gabriel Andrade
Elizabeth Fernandes
Gabriele Andrade
St. Elizabeth's Church
Columbia Hall
Wood Street
Warren
East Providence
Close Harmony in Scotch Jokes and Misadventures
A collection of humorous Scottish stereotype gags about misfortunes at marriage and finances. Jokes reference mothers in law living with families, travel laziness, bringing a tablecloth to a club, a shooting incident, flood relief gifts, river jokes, and quick quips about doctors and radio bones.
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Sandy
Bones
Pathfinder
Wardwell Will Proved. Rhode Island Hospital Trust Co and Sherman Executed
In probate court Judge Edward O presiding the last will and testament of Harriet P Wardwell was proved. Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company and Chater T Sherman named executors with bonds of 1 000 000 each. J William Wood appointed appraiser. Wardwell died July 5 leaving all estates to sister Belle M Wardwell except 500 for family burial lot.
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Edward O “Yeahy
Harriet P. Wardwell
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company
Chater T. Sherman
J. William Wood
Miss Wardwell
Belle M. Wardwell
10th Anniversary Ball for Kearney Post No 6 American Legion
The tenth anniversary ball of Kearney Post No 6 American Legion was held Friday at the Alhambra Ballroom Crescent Park. Bristol guests and department officials attended with Weygang's Orchestra providing music. An intermission bicycle riding exhibition was staged on the grounds near the dance hall. The event was organized by a committee led by John Foli with Albert A Edmonds James T Pierce Dr Charles F E Callery B W Wall Joseph Enos William Flanagan and William LePage.
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Kearney
American Legion
Alhambra
Crescent Park
Bristol
Weygand
John Foli
Albert A. Edmonds
James T Pierce
Charles FE. Callery
B W Wall Joseph Enos
William Flanagan
William LePage
Cranston Worsted Mall Core Mane Tops Warren In Eight Inning Tilt
Jon Marshall pitched for Cranston Worsted Mall Core Mane, limiting Warren to seven runs in eight innings before darkness halted play. Charlie Burdge hit a fourth inning homer for Warren, while Fox held the up county sluggers to three hits. Frankie Sousa relieved in the seventh due to a sore arm.
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Jon
Frankie Sousa
Bristol
Warren
Seventeen year cicada life cycle explained
The article clarifies cicada species, noting that the seventeen year variety spends most of its life underground as larvae and emerges briefly as adults. It distinguishes cicadas from locusts and explains etymology linking lobster to locust. It also mentions common, year round cicadas and the Latin roots.
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Pei
Kipling Greatness Not Outward and Visible
In a Sussex home the painter journalist Mrs. Sheridan planted a friendship garden with neighbors including Rudyard Kipling and others. Notable contributions came from George Moore and W. Mason, with Kipling sending lavender and rosemary as she recalls in Naked Truth.
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Glare Sheridan
Sussex
Rudyard Kiplings
Kipling
Rudyard Kipling
Jones
Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella Hold Sunday Outing
The Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella met at Kirkemuit on Sunday with about 46 members and guests. Winners included Bessie Crowley in the 50 yard dash Loretta Walsh in the 100 yard dash Catherine Gibson and Nellie Byrnes in rope skipping. Luncheon followed hosted by Margaret Morris with assistance from Catherine Gibson and Elizabeth Dwyer. Plans for the annual outing to Rocky Point on Sunday Aug 18 were discussed.
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Thomas Weaker
Margaret Morris
Kirkemuit
Hope Circle
Isabella
Bessie Crowley
Loretta Walsh
Catherine Gibson
Nellie Byrnes
Elizabeth Dwyer
Rocky Point
The Lifesaver Delivers A Humorous Rescue At Sea
A sailor swiftly brings an elderly woman back from overboard on a slipdeck. She pleads to save her wig as it drifts away. The rescuer quips that he is a lifesaver not a hair restorer, while securing her safety.
Tag Day Nets $350 for District Nursing Association
The tag day event held Friday and Saturday raised 350 for the District Nursing Association with 250 in boxes and 100 in subscriptions. Additional subscriptions are expected next week.
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District Nursing Association
When Personal Right Talks Second Place
A Newcastle Times extract argues that individual liberty requires government laws and duties. It stresses that money and status rely on a stable society with rules like driving on a side, stopping at red signals, and respecting property, or social ties crumble.
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Tugnershhor
Newcastle Times
Success Through Persistence and Patience
A quotation on success emphasizes persistent effort over genius. It notes that learning a language music or reading, plus physical training, determines success through tact persistence and the ability to let go when needed. The message cites a Chinese proverb about the mulberry tail becoming satin with time.
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Von
Altogether Too Often There in This Favor
Fragmentary note from Cnurners Weekly hints at recurring issues with a habit or favor. Readable portions mention a person who "has no xl" and "bite the mark" in a puzzling context. The text suggests a light gossip or observational piece without clear actions or dates.
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Cnurners Weekly
First Silk Hose Exhibition in London Wax Figures
In London an exhibition displays early silk stockings worn by a male, intended for King Henry VIIs son King Edward Filward VI by Jane Seymour. The historic models are shown on the wax figure in Madame Tussauds.
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London
England
Filward VI
Henry VIII
Jane Seymour
Question of Fact in Judge Blackstone Admissibility Ruling
In a courtroom exchange Judge Blackstone rules on evidence admissibility while counsel objects strongly. The judge states the issue is a question of fact for the jury and declines to rule, leaving the decision to jurors after forty years at the bar and a sharp defense.
Rouen adopts electric curfew bell on ancient clock
In Rouen France the curfew bell is now wired to the city’s great clock said to be the oldest in the world. The clock made in 1889 has run for five centuries with only one hand and no repairs. At nine a toll begins and continues for fifteen minutes.
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Rouen
France
Air Currents Charted Across North Pacific Regions
Government publishes first chart of air currents with wind diagrams at multiple altitudes. Areas covered include Mantiq Guam Pearl Harbor Seattle Medford San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Coco Solo Canal Zone and Hong Kong.
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Mantiq
Guam
Pearl Harbor
Seattle
Medford
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Coco Solo
Canal Zone
Hongkong
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