George Read Signer of the Declaration of Independence
The biographer notes Read opposed the Declaration at first but soon signed and helped secure signatures. Born September 18 1733 in Cecil County Maryland Read studied law in Philadelphia and served as Delaware delegate to the Continental Congress. He later became U S Senator and Delaware Chief Justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Read
Delaware
Read
Presitren
Oenrtige
UPC
Lere
Vecagren
Philadelphia
Cecil County
Maryland
John Read
Ireland
Dee County
Charlestown
John Moland
United States
Newcastle
Mrs Louie Parker Dies in Rhode Island Hospital
Mrs Louie Parker wife of Sidney Parker of 676 Hope Street died at Rhode Island Hospital Friday morning after a three month illness. Born in Boston forty years ago she had lived in this town for two years. Besides her husband she leaves four brothers and three sisters in Boston. The body went to Boston on Saturday. funeral held there yesterday afternoon at New Calvary Cemetery option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Lee McKeon
Michael McKeon
Frederick S. Dunbar
Hope Street
McKeon
Manor Hamilton
Ireland
Providence
Katharine Hall
Philadelphia
Smith McKeon
James Stephen McKeon
Michael McEnkeon
St Loois
William
Murphy Wailhany MekKeon
Hollywood
Weaiham Leach
Harry I
Olive McKeon
Frederick
Dunbar
Thomas Jo Gillan
St Marys Church
Francisco (Sy Viewra
St Elizabeths Church
Louie Parker
Sidney Parker
Rhode Island Hospital
Scouts Inter-Troop Rally Wins Narrowly At Camp Takarest
Troop 5 Bristol wins a tight inter-troop rally at Camp Takarest with 24 points to Troop 1’s 23. Events included wood chopping, fire making, water boiling, obstacle race, and string burning. Final results boosted Troop 5 as spectators watched a dramatic finish and next weekend features a Scoutcraft contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Boy Scouts
Camp Takarest
Troop 1
George R. Fish
Carlo Russo
Lawrence Ascola
Charles O. Thompson
Yawgoog
Takarest
Callan Plas
Bristol Defeats West Barrington in Dueset Seagle Match
Bristol won 41 to West Barrington on Sunday at the Tatter Club court. Bristol must win three remaining matches to tie for first, with Nedson, Dorton, and Morill securing singles wins and the doubles team Barton and Bovnton defeating Merrill and Bates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
West Barrington
Nedson
Thorndike Borton
Bates Morrill
Barton
Bovnton
Merrill
Bates Herre Shot
Nedleson
Church
Ainsworth
Temple of Diana One of World's Wonders
Article recounts the ancient Temple of Diana at Ephesus as one of the seven wonders of the world built by Asiatic states. It notes two temples, the first burned in 356 B C by Herostratus, and a later one burned by the Goths in 256 A D. It mentions Paul’s residence, Demetrius’s riot, and 1869 archaeological discoveries by J T Wood.
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Diana of
Ephesus
Asia Minor
Paul
Asia
Pliny
Gays
Diana
B. C
Alexander of
Macedonia
Alexander the Great
Herostratus
St. Paul
Demetrius
J T. Wood
England
British Museum
London
Gave Oriental Tales to Western Readers
Antoine Galland, born 1646, translated The Arabian Nights and introduced the Thousand and One Nights to the Western world. He served as attache to the French embassy in Constantinople, studied eastern literature, and began translating in Baghdad under Haroun Al Rashid’s era. Galland’s work, published as Mille et Une Nuits, elevated him to one of history’s greatest orientalists though his enduring fame rests on these tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antoine Galland
Galland
Constantinople
Bagdad
Haroun al Rashid
Moonlight Polarization Boosts Plant Growth Claim
An article notes that polarized light from the moon travels in a single direction and may enhance growth in certain plants like cucumbers. It mentions experimental farms using artificial moonlight polarization and questions how far the system can be developed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kamils Therald
SLAIN YOUTHS BURIED IN BARRINGTON FUNERAL RITES
Funeral services for Angelo Cuzzone and Loui Di Christophono were held at the Church of the Holy Angels Barrington with a high mass. A joint funeral cortege led by the Barrington Band and 65 cars traveled from Prince's Hill to Maple Avenue and Cottage Street to the church. Wreaths from companions and boxing friends accompanied the white hearses. After the Mass the bodies were buried at St Mars de Campo Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelo Cuzzone
Loui di Christophone
Barrington
Charles Maxfield
Warren
Church of the Holy Angels
Francesco Bruno
Louis Lamar
John di Sisto
Loce
Luciano
Joseph di Odati
Doherty
Martin Mansi
Cuzzone
Prince's Hill Avenue
Counts Road
Maple Avenue
Cottage Street
di Christophone
Christophone
Frank
Carlime Michael
Panarelli
Joseph
Pezzullo
Joseph Palumbo
Cardamon Azza
Jesse Pazzullo
Anthony Marcell
Albert Lamagna
Vincent Marccll
James Medici Massie Mastriane
Paul Palumbo
Gilda di Christophono
Twilight Game Scheduled for Bristol Red Sox vs Fall River YMCA
The postponed Thursday rainout resumes with Bristol Red Sox facing Fall River YMCA at 6:15 PM on the common. Lineup includes Julha Biancuzzo, Angelo Mara bello, Louw, Silvia, McCallum, Biancuzzo, Martin Biancuzzo, Perryss, Magee, Sousa II, Capuccini, Nat Biancuzzo, Arthur Souza with several subs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Red Sox
Fall River
YMC
Red Sox
Julha Biancuzzo
Angelo Marabello Po Louw
Silvia
Charles McCallum
Martin Biancuzzo
Anthony Perryss
Wm Magee
Joseph Sousa II
Michael Capuccini
Nat Biancuzzo
Arthur Souza
When Barnum Was Mayor in Bridgeport Memories
Harvey Root uncovered forgotten incidents from P. T. Barnum's mayoral term in Bridgeport Connecticut. The notes recount his mock adjournment gesture and a sharp quip about the council, cited in McClure's Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum
Bridgeport
Harvey
Root
Io McClure
Bus Owner Evades Cop After Two Hour Vetting
A ragged flivver sped past a police officer who signalled a stop. After a brief chase the driver explained he did not stop because he had spent two hours vetting the old bus, and the officer let him go.
Four Million Dogs In Germany Owe Labor To People
The article notes about four million dogs in Germany roughly one per fifteen people with most in rural areas. It highlights that many dogs perform duties daily and over five thousand serve in military and police roles, all requiring hard work.
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Germany
Marriage Intentions for Worak and Seton
Joseph John Worak aged 17 of Sherman Avenue Sherman Meridian Connecticut plans marriage with Ada Langlow Seton aged 16 of High Street Lowell Massachusetts as of the latest notice. The filing records indicate both parties intend wedlock and seek consent and legal eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph John Worak
Sherman Avenue
Meridan
Conn
Ada Langlow Seton
High Street
Lowell
Mass
Birth of Anthony Lawrence Santulh on Hog Island
Santulh couple in town announce the birth of a son named Anthony Lawrence on July 19 at Hog Island. Parents are Mr and Mrs Nicholas Santulh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santulh
Hog Island
Anthony Lawrence
Nicholas Santulh
Obituaries Mention McKeon Parker Residents
Died McKeon in this town on July 16 widow Mrs Ann Leo McKeon aged 82. Parker at the Rhexle Islands Hospital July 16. Mrs Louise Parker wife of Sidney Parker of this town aged 40.
Carnival Opens on the Common Amid Community Festivities
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company opens a week of nightly carnival events on the common drawing large crowds. A public wedding planned for tonight was postponed to tomorrow due to licensing rules, uniting Ada Langlois Seton and Joseph John Woraih with efforts to secure a local or out of town clergyman for the ceremony on the silo drome steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Ada Langlois Seton
High Street
Lowell
Mass
Joseph John Woraih
Sherman Avenue
Meridan
Conn
Ferris Wheeel
Crompton 13 Bristol 8 in Velvet Village clash
Four regular Bristol Town Team players were absent as Crompton led Rhode Island League leaders 13 to 8. Crompton collected 18 hits with Luther Hutchins and Hayes each contributing three, while Gladue of Bristol had three singles. Oliver sat in right field and did not reach his full shift.
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Bristol Town
Velvet Village
Crompton
Shippeec
Rhode Island
To & Thief
Martin
Oliver
Togs
Shippee
Cromptons
Luther
Hutchins
Hayes
Gladue
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Brecap Ce Cts
da Echundte
Joseph Polya
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Sigma Nu Phi St Laws
Terminal
National India Rubber Companys
St Pauls
Boston
Thomas Roane
Harry Young
William McCarthy
St Mary
Mrs
Troop 5
Dueset Seagle
Ana
Auspices Hydraulion Engine & Hose Co
Bristol Common
BIG Circus
Silodrome Monkey Speedway
Jungleland Show Athletic Arena
Merry
Berris
California
East
Louis di Christophone
Twilight Game
Pratt
A. L. Johnston
Saltesea
Swift
Frankforts
Newman
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