Fraught letter on a Pole in America and church scene
A Bristol editor prints a controversial letter defending a Polish man at the post office while condemning antisemitic views. The piece argues for welcoming outsiders who seek lawful citizenship and laments using the United States as a dumping ground for outcasts. The column also covers a patriotic-solemn church service for the Bristol Train of Artillery Veterans and a watchman thwarting five men attempting to break into a shipyard building Defender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Post Office
God
W.w
Bristol Train of Artillery Veteran Association
First Baptist Church
D. Moxley
State Street
Bristol Train of Artillery
Keller
Maria W. Fish
Sarah E. Pierce
Annie Duffy
Juliette Fish
L. L. Anderstrom
Chas. W. Sisson
Fred Fish
Jos. B. Burgess
Lord
Shepherd
Maria W
A. P. Johnson
Mr. Moxley
O. A. Greene
Artillery
Moxley
Bristol
Herreshoff Boat Works
Peleg Card
Jory
Rhode Island Militia Protest Newport Dining at Election Event
The Providence Journal reports Rhode Island militia members endured poor food and crowded quarters during Newport events, contrasting with the First Light Infantry’s 250th anniversary feast. Soldiers were fed inadequately, with bread scarce and meals unaffordable, prompting calls for reconsideration of future Newport appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Citizens’ Committee
Gen. Kendall
Providence
Rhode Island
Providence Journal
W. H. Bell and Co Bristol Advertises Home Furnishings
W H Bell and Co Bristol Rhode Island urges readers to consider housecleaning and replacing worn items. They list carpets straw mats window shades chamber sets dining chairs and tables parlor suits center tables and other furniture for sale.
Furniture Sale Promises Low Prices At First Class House
A local furniture house advertises a large stock of items offered at unusually low prices, claiming to match or beat any comparable sale and inviting customers to inspect the selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peat
New York
Chicago
GS Cts
Carpets and Shades in Brussels Style Offer
The ad markets carpets with Brussels borders and tapestries, offering 10 to 50 cents per yard with a large stock of ready made shades from low to high quality. Odd shades few of a kind sell at 15 to 25 cents each, and custom shading up to order is available with a warranty not to fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Washington Row
Exchange Place
Po Re Lore
Providence
Bristol
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Phaniz
Eorrots
Puantx
W.h.bell
Bristol, R. I
James Tobin
JUICE
Warren, R. I
Cornelius Harrington
Prop
Geo. E. Ingraham
Cottage Street
PEATS
Tobalco Company
York U5
RANDS
Combin
Oer
Eureka Sao
Hand Laundry
S. C. White
Woman's Exchange
Hope Street
R. J
G. W. Easterbrooks
Kimball Clothing House
Providence, R. S
Netta
R. S. Reed CO
Fred H Hoar
Striki
Globe Ile
W.h.bell &Co
Gladding’s Fish Market
Gladding’s
Bristol Tea House
Thames St
Phoenix
J. J. O'Donnell
Brietel
Mal W. A. Douglas
Fox Correction
Stevens & CO
Bristol Jewelers
A. I
Bristol County
Burgess’ News Depot
Thames Atreat
Onporite
Old Colony Yard
Philadelphia
James A. Miller & Son
Brarford Street
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