Vote for Benjamin Taylor Munro for Assessor of Taxes
A historical advocacy urging voters in Bristol to elect Benjamin Taylor Munro as Assessor of Taxes. The piece argues corporations evade fair taxation, cites a Providence Bulletin excerpt on earnings and dividends, and contends tax rates could drop if assessment irregularities are corrected. It references New Jersey firms, Bristol homeowners, and an estimated $1.50 rate proposal from Phoenix, dated March 4.
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Incorporated
Bristol
New Jersey
Providence Evening Bulletin
New York
United States Rubber Company
W. W
Phoenix
How to Mark Your Ballot For Bristol Voter Guidance
A voter instruction describes marking a straight ticket by placing a cross in the circle at the top of a chosen column then counting 13 brackets to strike through names and crossing the final remaining name in the fifth column, ensuring the vote supports a candidate who will stand alone for Bristol residents.
Wardwell Support Letter Urges Bristol Probate Judge Vote
William R. Perry writes to the Phenix praising Judge Wardwell as a model of good government and urging Bristol voters to elect him probate judge. He attacks Herbert E. Strong and others for alleged inconsistency and political meddling, arguing Wardwell’s integrity, education, and business sense justify the office and its broad stake in property and justice.
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the Phenix
Cromwell
Nol
Milton
Burke
Herbert E. Strong
Republican Town Committee
Strong
Barrett
Lavander
Bristol
the Phoenix
Cook
Wardwell
Variation in Taxes Raises Questions for Bristol
Charles F. Johnson asks Bristol officials through the editor about tax fairness for utilities and railroads. He queries differing tax payments by the National India Rubber Company, Warren Manufacturing, and others, the valuation of plants, and whether Bristol assessors favor certain corporations. He suggests taxing all such properties uniformly could lower the tax rate, benefiting the poor.
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Williams
Bristol
Providence Telephone Company
Bristol & Warren Gas Company
New York
Warren
National India Rubber Company
Warren Manufacturing Company
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Water Street
Charles 4. Johnson
Judge Wardwell Replies in Bristol Probate Race Question
Judge Wardwell responds to a Republican Town Committee claim from the issue dated the 4th. He says he has had no contact with any Republican official and notes it was suggested he meet Lavander to secure a nomination. He asserts he did not pursue Lavander, arguing the probate office must remain nonpartisan and dignified. He pledges continued impartial conduct if reelected.
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Wardwell
the Phoenix
Republican ‘Town Committee
Republican Town Committee
Lavander
Bristol
Bristol Branch of Industrial Trust Co Adverts
Industrial Trust Co. conducts general banking and pays interest on demand accounts. The bank accepts trusts created by will or otherwise and is authorized by law to act as Executor Administrator or Guardian. Bristol Branch located at 525 Hope Street.
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William G. Murphy Mason
Wamsett Ave
Geo. Smithson
C. W. Wall
Hope St
James Dixon
Church Street
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Etale Street
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Johan Shepard
John Temple
W. Simmons Undertakers and Funeral
Hmmas E. Carey
Keet Ai
Judge Wardwell
William R. Perry
Hope Street
Reeds& Barton Silverware
Edward D. Kunz
Mer Long Wate
Providence Telephone Co
Hope Cor
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Bristol Co. Gas Electric Co
Main & Joyce Sts
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