Bristol to Get a First Class Hotel on the Waterfront
Reports indicate Bristol plans a premier hotel on the water front south of Constitution street with strong financial backing. The project aims to attract summer residents and travelers, boosting Bristol’s appeal and urging more summer homes. The article notes the city’s natural charms and anticipates robust patronage for the new hotel. Also discussed is a new Medical Practice act requiring physician licensure through diploma or examination, with penalties for practicing without qualification and a push to curb unqualified practitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Constitution Street
General Assembly
Medical College
District Court of
Providence
From Hard Seats to Cushioned Pews in Worship
A cynic notes a shift from rugged church pews where saints sang My God the Spring of all my Joys to modern plush sanctuaries with cushions and elevated choirs. The altered worship scene sees congregants listening as the choir performs Art Thou Weary, Art Thou Languid.
Greene surname revival linked to Newport leader and Perry kin
General Nathaniel Greene is remembered through his grandson Dr. Nathaniel Greene of Newport who became president of the Order of the Cincinnati on July 4. The state also lists several Perry namesakes, notably the Pawtucket police chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Greene
Newport
Order of the Cincinnati
Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry
Pawtucket
Ex-Premier Stefan Stambuloff Fatally Attacked in Carriage
Stefan Nicolas Stambuloff former Bulgarian premier who was attacked by several men in his carriage on Monday died yesterday morning. The assassination is blamed on enemies created by his strict policies during his time in power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stefan Nicolas Stambuloff
Bulgaria
Faster Boston to New York Train Slashes Travel Time
It is reported that a faster train service will operate on the Consolidated road from Boston to New York. The journey will take four and a half hours with an average speed over 53 miles per hour, including stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Road
Boston
New York
New York Police Commissioners Defend Sunday Liquor Enforcement
Mayor Strong appointees face criticism from Senator Hill and Will over strict excise law enforcement. Roosevelt, as police board president, defends honest enforcement, blaming Tammany for weaker rules and urging public backing while pledging continued duty despite opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strong
New York City
David B. Will
Hill
New York
Senator Hill
Good Government Club
Roosevelt
Board of Police Commissioners
United States
Tammany Hall
Union League Club
New Line of Hathaway Shirts and Local Notices
Readable items report a Bristol ball game between the Bristol Grays and clerks, local sermons by Dr James Mulchahey at Trinity, Mrs Ray Allen en route to Gilead Cottage, and various ads. Also noted are maritime activity, a naval reserve project, and a list of post office letters awaiting pickup in Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Grays
Bristol
James Mulchahey
St. Paul’s
New York
Fat Trinity Church
Ray Allen
Providence
Gilead Cottage
The
Narrows
I. B. Munro
P. O. Box
Alfred Hubbard
A. G. Fenton
Thomas P. Flananan
Dominick Conlin
James Card
Charles Barrett
Raffaele Fiollo
Guiseppe Roso
Anullo Adnaloffo
Frank A. Paine
John Stuart
August Schubert
Mark Bradford
Buriando
Local firm misreceives unknown check linked to Attleboro Falls
W H Bell of W H Bell & Co reports a New York drawn check for 198 dollars sent to Davis Bros New York. The check arrived in a blank envelope with no explanation. Bell, who had never heard of the Attleboro Falls firm, will adjust the amount once Attleboro confirms. He sent an acknowledgment and will place funds at the Attleboro firm’s disposal after confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bell
W. H. Bell & Co
Pranix
Providence
Attleboro Falls
Bell
New York
Davis Bros
Hoe
Attleboro
Bristol Cycle Club Plans New Road Race
At a Bristol Cycle Club meeting last evening a subscription paper was opened at J H Young Co and the Phoenix office to fund prizes for an additional road race. A committee was named to set distance and course with a three mile option favored over five. The panel will report at the next weekly meeting. A massive raft of over seven million feet of white pine lumber travels down the Mississippi toward St Louis, potentially the river’s largest raft ever floated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Cycle Club
J. H. Young & Co
Poenix
Mississippi
St. Louis
Apollo club social at Eagle Hall after concert
After the Apollo club concert on Wednesday, about 18 members went to Eagle Hall for a supper prepared by Caterer Read. Dr Williams served as toastmaster and each guest gave informal remarks in a pleasant, well enjoyed gathering.
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McNay’s
Apollo Club
Eagle Hall
Dr. Williams
Funeral for William H. Spooner in Bristol Community remembered
The funeral at 36 Hope Street honored William H. Spooner a Bristol leader and bank president. Rev H A Stevens led services with choir selections Abide with Me and Jesus Lover of My Soul. State and town officials attended including Mayor Olney and ex Gov Bourn.
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William H. Spooner
Hope Street
Congregational Church
Jesus
Board of State Charities and Corrections
Olney
Providence
O. H. Pelham
Waterhouse
James A. Exsimas
Cranston
Nelson Visit
State Prison
HK. J. Steere
House
Spooner
Providency
Faunton
Newport
Warren
William T .U. Wardwell
Chandler H. Coggeshall
Herbert F. Bennett
Sud Winthrop G. Shureton
North Cemetery
Apollo Club Concert Passed With Notable Performances
Apollo Club gave a Wednesday evening concert at G A HB Hall under Babbitt Post. The chorus directed by Mr. Walker impressed, with acclaimed solos duets and a well received piano solo by Mr. J Augustus Miller. Miss Florence Williams displayed notable versatility with mimicry and strong encore performances.
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Apollo Club
G. A. HB. Hall
Babbitt Post
Walker
Florence Williams
Josiah Allen
J. Augustus Miller
Zoreley
Red Scarf
Bonheur
James O’donnell
Zourgee
Bok
My Lady
Gerble
Graben-Hoffman
Charles Kunze
Jonesville
Sosiah Allen
Kerrey
Kerrey Dance,” Afai- Joy, Quartatte—Messrs. Young, Suydam, Walker, O’donnall
Love and
War
S Cooke
Messrs. Young
Amerson
Mr. O'Donnell
Mr. Tirrell
Improvement Program for Thames Street and Riverside Park
The state plans a half mile road on Thames street to start in September. If the sea wall from Rubber company wharf to Naval Reserve wharf is finished by then, excavated dust from Thames street will fill the slip at Church Street to the wall, creating a 125 foot stretch and a pretty little park.
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Thames Street
Rubber Company
Naval Reserve Wharf
Church
Church Street
Sparks Daughter Born in Town on July 18
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Charles F Sparks on July 18 in town. The brief notice records the birth details with names and date for local readers.
Wanted Girl for General House Work at Rectory
Notice seeks a capable girl for general house work. Apply Thursday, July 25, at Trinity Church Rectory.
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Trinity Church
Dreadnaught Excursion to Marthe Vineyard on Mount Hope
The Dreadnaught Hook Bedderland Hose Co. No. J. ran a well attended excursion aboard the Mount Hope to Martha's Vineyard on Wednesday. About 300 from Providence and 600 joined at this place. Langstaff's Band provided music. Some riders suffered sea sickness between Newport and the Vineyard but the trip was otherwise praised. The boat reached Martha's Vineyard at 2 pm and returned by 9 pm with friends greeting travelers at Bristol Wharf.
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Marthe Vineyard
Mount Hope
Dreadnaught Hook, Bedderland , Hose Co. No. J
Wag
Providence
Langstaff
National Band of Providence
Newport
Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard
Bristol
Death of Albert Peckham by suicide at Bay View Avenue
Albert Peckham a 67 year old resident of Bay View Avenue hanged himself with a clothes line in an outhouse on his premises yesterday afternoon after a period of illness and despondency. He had been unable to work for over a year and had threatened self harm. His body was found by his wife at 5 p.m. after he left about 1.30 p.m. The Medical Examiner approved burial arrangements. He was formerly employed in the National Indian Rubber Co calendar department and held lodge positions with United Brothers Lodge I C O F and Wampering Encampment. The funeral is planned for next Monday at 11 a.m. at his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Peckham
Bay View Avenue
Mr. Peckham
Calendar
National Indian Rubber Co
Peckham
Frank L.herir
United Brothers Lodge
Pasat
Wampering
H. A. Stevens
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Bristol Phent
Cou
Bradford St
Bris Farrally
Stige
Phenix
Bristol Post Office
W. H. Apooner
Guardian
Hannah W. Drury
Elsie Haskell
Israel Dube, Thomas & Co
Bristol and Vicinity
John Lake
Roger Williams Park
F. S. Burgess
O. L. Bosworth
Patrick McCabe
St. Mary's Church
W. R. Trotter
Hyde Park
Mass
Archer
Fall River
C. A. Johnson's
Stephen W. Church
Roger Brownell
Richard Galvin
Frank Hampill
Charles B. Rockwell
John P. Reynolds
Half Moon
A. H. Flint
New Peresuhda Pyes
N. N. Cole
Wood Street
Burton
Soldiers
Rabbit 4
Woman's Relief Corps
G. W. Easterbrooks
Luther Davis
Alexandria Bay
Davis
Ani
Henry Paull
Oliver Street
A. Johnson’s
M Cunningham's
Corner State
Waldron-Brownell Co
W. F. Peters & Co
Marjorie
Bar Harbor
Maine
Augustus S. van Wickle
Florence
Plymouth
Radiant
Valiant
McGann & Co
State Street
United Brothers Lodge No. 13
D. G. Coggeswall
J.T Robertson
McNay's
Hathaway
Ross
Phanix
Moxie
G.W. Easterbrooks
Cole
Dauntless
Union Street
Defender
Colonia
Hattie Palmer
Naval Reserve
Augusta
G. W
Emmeline O'Brien
Charles H. West
Prospect
Catherine Streets
Edward V
Eliza M. O'Brien
Wasp
R. L
H. F. Lippitt
Atlantic
Larchmont
New London
U.S
Pecruam
Aational India Scedver Lumpany
iskAti
Dube
the Bazar
Hope St
Bradford Block
A. A. R. Hall
Burlando
Hops
Misses Bunn
Crescent
L. F
Bristol, R
Baggage
Ole
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