The Town Election Brings Fierce Local Battle to End
A mild spring day saw about 50 voters at the polls as town officials were sworn in. Republican supervisors were John T. Ashton William A. Cross Arthur W. Barrett and Democratic supervisors Peter J. Colton John J. Byrnes Edward F. Christie. Town clerk George H Peck addressed the crowd expressing pride in long-time service and asking electors to bear any future mistakes. The event concluded with the election day swift remarks from Mr. Peck.
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Williams
John T. Ashton
William A. Cross
Arthur W. Barrett
Peter J. Colton
John J. Byrnes
Edward F. Christie
George H Peck
Peck
Bennett
William A. Boyd
Richard H. Dunbar
Antonio DaRocha Cardoza
Cardoza
Citizens
Cauvas
Hammille
Russell S. Church
Messrs. Coggeshall
Hill
Clinton T. Sherman
Edward J. Prest
William Williams
Dem
George A. Arnold
Arnold
William M. Connery
Thomas E. Johnson
John M. Coggeshall
Robert N. Turner
Mr. Coggeshall
W. M. Connery
Winthrop G. Thurston
Charles
Frank H. Hammill
Hezekiah O. Wardwell
Mr. Wardwell
George H. Peck
J Harry H. Shepard
Howard W. Churoh
Augustus A. Gravelle
Mr. Williams
Lewer
Eugene LeVlair, Sr
Eber Hill
Mr. Hill
Voters dispute and council turmoil mark election day
Voters faced a contested result as William Williams and George A Arnold led in mayoral totals while Coggeshall edged Connery for town clerk. The council lineup triggered resignations and a clash over leadership as officials recited oaths and a partisan shift reshaped the town government.
Lawsuit Settled Between Smith and Macomber
Announcement Wednesday reported the lengthy case of Lawrence T. Smith versus Edward G. Macomber, former Chief of Police, had been satisfactorily settled.
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Lawrence T. Smith
Edward G. Macomber
Yeas
Bristol Eagles Fraternal Ball Set for April 29
Annual ball of Bristol Acris No. 958 Fraternal Order of Eagles to be held Wednesday evening in Grand Army Hall with details readable in the public notice.
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Bristol Acris
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Grand Army Hall
Mr Cummings Elected In Bristol Council Shakeup
An echo of an unfinished election rattles Bristol as Winthrop G Thurston resigns after being elected First Councilman without opposition The vacancy follows the election of Charles S Ormmings as president of the Council a role traditionally held by the first ticket holder.
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Thornton
Mr. Cummings
Joseph E Simmons
Stephen T.church
Edward E. Wilkinson
Simmons
Mr. Thurston
Church
Cumming
Wilkinson
Cummings
Thurston
Winthrop G. Thurston
Bristol
Winthrop G.thurston
Charles S Ormmings
National Protective Legion Meeting Set for March 19 in Bristol
The Bristol Legion No. 1755 National Protective Legion will hold its annual election of officers and conduct other important business Thursday evening next week March 19 in Rockwell Hall at the Y M C A building. Williams G. Cummings of Providence, District Manager, will explain the order including accident death and dividend benefits. A larger class of candidates will be initiated with a Providence delegation expected.
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Bristol Legion
National Protective Legion
Rockwell Hall
Williams G. Cummings
Providence
Legion
Providence Legion
Factory Shutdowns Hit Rubber and Textile Mills
Multiple plants across New England and Rhode Island announce indefinite shutdowns affecting about 9 000 workers. The National India Rubber Company and United States Rubber Company mills in Malden and Woonsocket close for inventory and repairs. Boston Rubber Shoe Company plants No 2 and No 1 begin closures March 18 and March 21, impacting 4500 employees. Alice Mills in Woonsocket employing 1000 and United States Company mill in Millville with 800 workers also suspend operations for several weeks. Warren Manufacturing cuts cotton mill running time to five days a week starting next Monday, affecting 1000 operatives.
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National India Rubber Company
United States Rubber Company
Boston Rubber Shoe Company
Malden
Alice Mills
Woonsocket
R. I
Millville
Mass
United States Company
Warren Manufacturing Company
Tuesay
Warren
Industrial Trust Company General Banking Proposals
Industrial Trust Company invites corporate firms and individuals to open banking accounts. The notice states willingness to welcome accounts from corporations, businesses, and individuals for general banking services.
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Henry
Connery Outfitter
F. T. Remieres
Cor. Hope and Bradford Sts
Marbie
Warren Monumental Works
Cornelius Marrington
Warren, K. I
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Edward D. Kunz, Thre
Bristol, R
W.L. Douglas
Hurley Bros
Packard & Fields
Hanan & Son
Hope ST
A. P. Nerone
Earle & Prew
Staples Coal Company
State Street
A Telephone
Providence Telephone Ntract Department
Union Street
Bristol County Gas
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