Drowning Claims Six Lives Along Narragansett Bay
A Sunday disaster along Narragansett Bay leaves six dead after capsize and rough conditions. Henry O Anthony of Portsmouth perished with his wife and four year old daughter when a gust capsized their skiff near Commut Point while transporting a baby in a carriage. the infant survived. Several other drownings occurred nearby, including James McDermott and August F Silva in Fall River, and Adelard Sylvan missing after a gale while seeking quahogs for Rocky Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narragansett Bay
Commicut Point
Henry G. H. Rawson
Providence
Joseph-Anthony
Henry O. Anthony
Portsmouth
Prudence Island
Anthony
Finnegan
Fall River
Thompson
Sandy Point Light
House of Representatives
Emma Sherman
Warren R. Sherman
James McDermott
August F. Silva
Adelard Sylvan
Centerville
Capt
Warren
Bad Weather Harms Hay and Crops After Damp Month
The article notes extremely damp muggy conditions and high humidity persisting through the month. Farmers report poor hay weather and crops generally discouraged, with vegetation growing tall but vines and stalks dominating. Humid air boosts pests like flies and mosquitoes and invites many bugs and snails to feed on vegetation.
Golt Memorial High School plans corrected dimensions
The article on Golt Memorial High School carried incorrect building size. The main building will be 80 feet long on Hope street and 70 feet deep on Bradford street with a rear semi circular addition 85 feet deep, making the entire Bradford side 105 feet deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golt Memorial High School
Hope Street
Bradford Street
Obituary of Robert Kirkwood 1870 85 years old
Robert Kirkwood died Friday afternoon at the Rhode Island hospital after an appendicitis illness begun a week earlier. Born Ketana November 15 1870 he was 85 years 8 months 5 days. He farmed Metacom avenue and previously worked on Governor Wardwell’s farm. Funeral at 2 P M Sunday at his residence with Rev John McVay officiating. interment North Cemetery. Survived by wife and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kirkwood
Rhode Island
Mir Kirkwood
bormin—Ketana
James
Elizabeth (Young) Kirkwood
William T. O. Wardwell
Kirkwood
Burnham
Metacom Avenue
John McVay
State Street
M. E
Lallies“Abaconn Young
William
John Poynton
Brooklyn
N. Y
North Cemetery
Band Concert at Hotel Belvedere Veranda
A large crowd gathered for a Friday evening concert by the Herreshoff Marine Band on the Hotel Belvedere veranda from 8 to 10. The program featured marches, solos, waltzes, serenades, and a medley finale, with Willis Blount on trombone and William Bowler on cornet praised for their performances. Organizers circulated subscriptions to fund future weekly concerts, with plans to shift to Saturday evenings if funded.
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Herreshoff Marine Band
Belvedere
Col. Goddard
Reeves
Woodland
Linders
Tosti
Willis Blount
Field and Forest
Burbank
Hydraulion Veterans organize to join New England League
At Hydraulion fire station last night a new Hydraulion Veteran Fireman's association was formed and an application sent to join the New England League of Veteran Firemen. Officers were elected led by President Everett LeB. Obardh and include J Winthrop De Wolf, Raymond P. Smith, Raymond A. Gard, Julien Ologe, Walter H. Coggeshall, J Thomas Ashton, John J Burns, Daniel G. Coggeshall, Julien Close, and Everett LeB. Oblurd. The group plans to attend the league muster in Providence on August 16 if admitted and to meet weekly Friday evenings to assist the active company. Committees on by-laws were named.
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Hydraulion
Hydraulion Veteran Fireman’s Association
New England League of Veteran Firemen
Boston
Providence
Everett Leb. Obardh
J. Winthrop _DeWolf
Raymond P. Smith
Raymond A. Gard
Julien Ologe
Walter H. Coggeshall
J. Thomas Ashton
John J.burns
New England League
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Everett Leb. Oblurd
Julien Close
W. H. Hathaway
Hyde Park
Newport's New Charter and Town Meeting Reform
Newport changes under a new Rhode Island charter create a Town Meeting with 195 members across five wards. The move shifts power to citizens for public improvements while the Mayor and Aldermen act as executives. Wealthy summer residents are urged to participate, with figures like Astors and Vanderbilts named among potential delegates. The piece praises the democratic principle and restores citizen influence in city politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
America
Rhode Island
Harry Lehr
Lown
Elm Beetle Damages Elm Trees At Hope And Court
The elm beetle infestation is visible on English elms along the Main thoroughfare near Burnside Memorial, with leaves perforated and dead leaves beneath. Eggs are on trunks and beetles cover the bark and bases. A united extermination effort is urged to save shade trees, and Waldo W. Stevens will write on the elm beetle in the next Phoenix issue.
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Hope and
Court Streets
Burnside Memorial Building
Waldo W. Stevens
The
Phoenix
Song Bird Did Not Appear at G A R Hall Concert
Last week colored men sold 50 cent tickets in town for a concert to be held at G A R Hall on Wednesday evening July 18. The show billed as Madame Gale with education motive never occurred. hall was closed and no concert took place. Tickets were blank forms filled in by hand, suggesting Bristol was not the only location victimized by this traveling scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
Madame Gale
Bristol
Coming Events At Fair And Musicale At Belvedere
Coming events include an Aug 2 fair at the O'Wolf Inn from 4 to 9 p.m. benefiting St Michael's church fund. An Aug 8 musicale under Woman's Exchange auspices will be held at Hotel Belvedere Roof Garden starting at 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’wolf Inn
Organ Fund
St. Michael's Church
Woman’s Exchange
Keep the liver clean and rested for long life
A New York Press editorial asserts the liver is misunderstood and benefits from regular rest. It advocates monthly fasting, avoiding alcohol, tea, and coffee, and regular light exercise to prevent overwork and disease. It warns against overfeeding and emphasizes balance among digestive organs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New’ York
Boy Injured At Rubber Factory In Accident
Peter Trudell a 14 year old helper in the National India Rubber Company wire department was injured near a wire insulation machine Saturday morning. His left middle finger was severed at the second knuckle and later amputated at home by Dr A M Merriman. An employee said the boy may have twisted string around his finger, and a twine end caught in the shaft pulling his hand into the machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Trudell
National India Rubber Company
Young Tradeil
A. M. Merriman
Nelson Trudell
Mt. Hope Avenue
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Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Hydrantions
Provedence
Song Bird
Wis Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Stents
New York
Borden
Eagle Condensed Milk
Crearm
Miss Barrows
Gard
Wintef TZ
Middleton
Nilsses Bunn
Joe’s Ice Cream Parlor
Easterbrooks Block
Fort Adams
Artillery Corps
Washington Grays
Boettge
Cornet
Cooper
Sergeant Badnelly
Ofc RD Eng
Alstyne
Lampe Fantasia
Hodaks
Ieastman
Seed’s, Stanley and
Standard Dry Plates
VELOX
AZO
Aristo and
Albuma
W. N
C. R. Burgess
Aristol
John the Shoeman’s
National Shoemaker
Lewiston
Maine
Oxford
John the Shoeman
Mathewson Street
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
E. L. Watson & Co
Industrial Trust Co
Pawtucket Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Main Street
Pawtucket
R. I
Frederick W. Easton
George W. Newell
George M. Thornton
Benjamin
Smith
William P. Dempsey
A.A. Mann
Hal. P. Moses
H. A. Fletcher
P. Skinner, Jr
Philo E. Thayer
Jo Milton Payne Philip C. Sheldon
James L, Jenes
Edwin A. Perrin
Randall & Randall, Proprietors
John Shepard
Thames Street
G. M. Wilbur
Pure Food
Genesee Pure Feed Co
le Rey
N.Y
Frank Jones
Kennebec
New
East River
State OF
State Board OF Public Roads
Glocester
Johnston
Foster
East Providence
Coventry
Statehway
Barrington
Jamestown
New Shoreham
Exeter
North Kingston
South Kingston
Hopkinton
Richmond
State House
Robert B. Treat
Frederick EB . Edwards
Erkins
William C. Peckham
John F. Richmond
High
Bradford
Frank M. Wardwell
Frank H. Hammill
Ade . Anthony
Angell Street
Hope Drug. CO
Town Dock
Seaconner
Seaconnet
Providerite
P. W. Almy
Home Laundry
Bradford St. Bristol, R
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