Sevigny Leads Twilight League as King Philip Edges Mill 6 5
King Philip wins 6-5 in extra innings over Collins & Aikman on Friday night to seize first in the Twilight League. Sevigny and Magagna star with three hits each while Berry and Marshall guide pitchers Berry and Marshall in a tight contest before 3000 fans on the common. Sevigny also leads batting with a .619 average after 21 at bats, and Magagna hits two bases twice.
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King Philip
Collins & Aikman
Sevigny
D‘angelo
Marshall
Bull
Berry
D'Angelo
D'Ambrosio
Mill
Foxy” Marshall
Walter Robb
Honey” Menard
Pete Magagna
Sal Sevigny
Mortenson
Magagna
Marshall Fthier
Marerano
Rosa
L. Rinaldi
Head
Sth
Joe Gomes
LaFazia Drag
Warren
Martin Biancuzzo
James B. Lee
Isle of St Thomas Named Gibraltar of America
Military experts say the Isle of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands could be fortified to be impregnable by land and sea to threats to the Panama Canal. The strategic strength is noted as a reason it was purchased from Denmark.
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Gibraltar
America
Isle of St. Thomas
Virginia Islands
West Indies
Panama Canal
Denmark
Girl Scouts Founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912
Juliette Gordon Low organized the American Girl Scouts in 1912, inspired by Sir Robert Baden-Powell, the father of scouting, who urged the undertaking and supported the new movement.
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American Sisters of the Girl Guides of
Europe
Juliette Low
Robert Baden-Powell
All Scouting
Stevenson Revised Quote Sparks Detroit News Editorial
The Detroit News highlights a revised quote by Stevenson about the balance of good and bad in people and the challenge of reforming others. The piece reflects on moral judgment and social responsibility amid editorial discourse.
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Detroit News
Noted Quote on Charity by Epicurus
A Renaissance quotation praises benevolence, comparing generosity to a fountain watering the earth and spreading fertility. It emphasizes that giving is more honorable and joyful than receiving.
Nancy Bell Again Captures First in 124 ft Waterline Race
Nancy Bell, skippered by Congdon, won the Bristol yacht show in the 124 ft waterline knockabout class for the second straight time. Phantom finished second, with foaming foamgi and other boats following in roughly official order.
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Bell
Bristol
Phantom
Widgeon
Rhode Island
Mare
Sas
Nanny Bell
Congdon
Phantom Rockwell
Little Rhode Jr
Widgeon Palmer
Black Mana Wall
Gloria
Isthmus of Darien Defined in Early Geography
The isthmus of Darien does not cover all of present day Panama. It lies between the Gulfs of Uraba and San Miguel, about 35 miles wide at its minimum. It was named by Spaniards after Balboa’s 1518 discovery.
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Darien
Panama
Uraba
San Miguel
Balboa
Tannenberg Battle on German Soil in 1914
The combat on German soil near Tannenberg occurred September 1, 1914, as German forces under Von Hindenburg defeated a Russian invading army.
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Tannenberg
von Hindenburg
Eastern Market Bazaar Origin and Market Setup
Eastern Market notes that bazaar is an Arabic word meaning marketplace and describes bazaars both open and roofed. The passage contrasts open air stalls with covered markets and hints at varied market layouts.
Local business men back N I R baseball team
Rich Hope notes that several local business leaders plan to support the N I R team to keep it competitive with three rival clubs. With the Keds division moved out and many local players gone, the factory’s policy of using only factory employees hinders a strong local lineup, so investors will aid the team to supply needed pitchers and hitters.
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National India Rubber Company
Bristol Town Team Drops Franchise Over Town Conditions
The Bristol Town Team relinquishes its Inter-Urban League franchise citing poor business conditions and lack of fan support from the town. Players and staff say the decision follows months of declining attendance and financial strain.
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Bristol Town
Baseball Duel Headlines Tomorrow Night
Local fans anticipate a featured matchup as the King Philip Restaurant nine hosts the La Fazia Drug squad on the common for a season highlight.
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King Philip Restaurant
Nine
la Fazia
Errico to Catch for King Philip Restaurant in Twilight Start
Joe Errico star catcher for the 1 C I team in the Providence Amateur League will replace Sal Sevigny as catcher for the King Philip Restaurant team while Sevigny is at Coast Artillery camp. Pawtucket boy Sal Sevigny was known as a catcher for Collins and Aikman at the season start. Errico is a right handed batter with a strong throwing arm and is among the league's leading hitters.
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Joe Errico
Providence
Sal” Sevigny
King Philip Restaurant
Sal
Coast Artillery
Frrrce
Pawtucket
Collins & Aikman
Walker Vs Sharkey Set For Brooklyn Ring Bout
Tomorrow evening a 15 round match at Fhketts Field Brooklyn features Mickeys Walker of Elizabeth NJ against Jack Sharkey of Boston MA. Sharkey is a 7 to 4 5 favorite with a 23 to 30 pound weight edge. No Providence stations have announced broadcast plans.
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Mickeys Walker
Elizabeth Nr
Jack Sharkey
Boston Mass
Fhketts Field
Brooklyn
Sharkey
Walker
New Jersey
Providence
Prov–Area Rivalry Rumored for Catalano Apice Fight
Boxing fans in Providence area discuss a potential match between Tony Catalano and Paris Apice both from Federal Hill Providence. The pair, once inseparable friends, now split, are eager to clash in a venue near Providence drawing a large crowd.
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Provdence
Providence
Woonsocket
Tiverton
Tony Catalano
Paris Apice
Federal Hill Providence
Treaty Declared U S Not a Christian Nation
Secretly altered 1796 Tripoli treaty text shows Article 11 stating the United States was not founded on Christianity. The sea worn document bears senate ratification. a copyist is suspected. David Hunter Miller notes secular freedom advocates may be responsible.
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United States
Senate
David Hunter Miller
Thomas Paine
Tripoli
Richard O’brien
United States of America
Veils Once Belonged to Martha Washington Recounted
Col. Louis J. Kolb of Philadelphia owns three Washington veils once in the Custis household. The bridal veil from Martha Washington’s marriage to Robert E. Custis, the Stuart portrait veil with silver spangles, and a Brusse ls riding veil reflect the First Lady’s era. The heirlooms stayed with Washington kin until recently.
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Martha Washington
Louis J. Kolb
Custis
Gilbert Stuart
Mount Vernon
Washington
Kolb
Hamlets Caviare to the General Phrase Explained
A note explains Hamlet’s line caviare to the general from Act II Scene II. It defines general as the public and caviare as a fashionable delicacy then out of reach of common people. The phrase signals something beyond popular taste or comprehension.
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Hamlet
Couple Wed After Honeymoon at 129 State Street
The groom, born in the town and educated in its public schools, works at Worcester Textile Co. in Central Falls. The couple will reside at 129 State Street after their honeymoon.
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Worcester Textile Co
Central Falls
Worcester Textile
State Street
Mrs Alice Almy Herreshoff Rites Held at Bristol
Mrs Alice Almy Herreshoff died Saturday at her Bristol home at 93. Funeral was held at the home of her stepdaughter Miss Julia A Herreshoff 142 Hope street with Rev William C Darby officiating. Burial followed at North Cemetery. She was born August 15 1838 at Tiverton Four Corners and lived in Bristol since 1868. Survived by several nieces nephews and a stepdaughter.
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Alice
Almy)herreshoff
Almy) Herreshoff
Burton Street
Julia A. Herreshoff
Hope Street
William C. Darby
State Street
M. E
North Cemetery
Herreschoff
Herreshoff
Rhode Island
Edward Hutchinson
John Sanford
William Coddington
Alice Almy
Alfred G. Earle
J. H. Young
Walter Almy
Charles Almy
Harold Sutton
Providence
Lester Corthell
Lorraine
Ohio
Sun’s Light Would Reach Earth For About 499 Seconds
The article estimates light from the sun needs about 499 seconds to reach Earth. If the sun vanished instantly, Earth would continue to see sunlight for roughly 490 to 499 seconds before darkness would occur.
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Loteeer
Planting and Reaping Reflects on Virtue and Self-Improvement
The maxim frames aging as a reward for early effort in learning and virtuous deeds. It argues a lifetime of honorable action yields the happiest fruits, urging steady self-improvement from youth toward useful knowledge.
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Cicero
Paved Streets in Venice Italy Feature Water Reach
Venice Italy rests on a cluster of islands at the Adriatic head where some streets are paved while most routes are canals. Houses sit at the water edge allowing gondolas to pull up at doors.
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Venice
Italy
Adriatic Sea
Uses for Oyster Shells in Industry and Agriculture
Oyster shells have five uses including shelling chicken shells fertilizer and road building. The main use is shelling planting shells in oyster beds so spat can attach and grow.
Providence Named by Roger Williams in 1636
Roger Williams founded the city of Providence in 1636 naming it in gratitude to his Supreme Deliverer. Providence became the first settlement and mother town of Rhode Island.
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Roger Williams
Providence
Rhode Taland
Greatest temple ever built on earth ruins in Kar nak Egypt
The ruined temple of Kar nak in Egypt is described as the greatest temple ever built on earth. It measured 370 feet wide and 1,200 feet long, about twice the size of St. Peter's in Rome. Kansas City Times reports the claim.
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Karnak
Egypt
St. Peter's
Rone
Kansas City Times
Sweetheart of Europe Austria Captivates European Admirers
A narrative describes Austria as the youthful beauty of Europe among diverse children of the continent. Thought to be named Aurora as a dawn goddess, her charm prompted many endearing titles from visitors and admirers. Terms include The Nymph of the Danube The Queen of the East The Musical Maid of Monarch y and The Sweetheart of Europe.
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Europe
Austria
Aurora
Fairsland
Danube
East
House of Katie Glover noted in Perth lore
In Perth Scotland visitors seek Curfew row and Blackfriar's wynd to see the house of Katie Glover, the fair maid of Perth made known by Sir Walter Scott. The old city angle links tourists to memories of Scott romances and the Glovers who once owned the house.
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Verona
Juliet
Doone Valley
Lorna
Elsinore
Ophelia
Perth
Scotland
Blackfriar’s Wynd
Katie Glover
Sir Walter Scott
Glovers
Old City
Scott
Canada’s Oldest House in Sillery Quebec
Canada’s oldest continuously occupied house sits in Sillery near Quebec City. Built in 1637, the mansion marks the early settlement era. Its founder was Commander de Sillery, a prominent French noble and diplomat who later became a Jesuit missionary to New France.
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Canada
Sillery
Quebec
de Sillery
France
New France
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Collings & Aikman
NLT
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Sevigny and
K. P
Rippel
N Doyle
Biancuzzo
Errico
LaFazia
Jomart
Quirley
Greenwood
Rinaldi
Gillooly
Stone
Marsden
Conway
Andrade
L. Menard
Sousa
Salzano
Smusz
Jl. Kelley
Baker
Belmore
Hanley
Fish
Servant
Main
Stevens
Notte
LeClerc
Ethier
Moore
Flanagan
Carmone
Maguire
Leach
Mott
Ia Sousa
White
Borges
Li Clerc
C Riopel
America’s
American Girl Scouts
Stevenson
Nancy Bell
Rich Hope
U. S
Shakespeare
Cirillo—Kauracejute
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Madeline Kaaracejute
Levenas Karacejute
Worcester
Mass
Paul Cirillo
Gaetano Cirillo
Joseph Pola
Dora Riannuccillo
Vasta la
Ruggiero
Oreste Procopio
Louis Cirillo
Mary Pasale
Anna Daniels
Muiss Josephine Cirillo
Angelina Cirillo
Rita Attachevski
Lens Cirillo
Frank Miserandino
Frank Vorro
Mrs Cirillo
Mrs Kuaracejute
Michael Della Selva
Nicholas Pirri
Usher Avenue
R. I
Main Street
BR. A. Skinner
Hope St
Newman Bros
Educator Biscuit
King Arthur
S. S. Pierce
Pierce
College Inn
Newberg
S. Pierce Overland
R. J
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