Editorial questions grounds of claim of misleading campaign literature
The piece defends its charges on campaign literature as misleading or false. It argues Connery cited a $100 town appropriation, Rockwell’s abroad claim, council budget gaps, and school committee salaries, insisting the editorial reflects factual accounting and accountability. It notes prior town council actions, fixed expenses, and specific appropriations for repairs, trees, and road changes.
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Connery
the Phoenix
Rockwell
Highway Department
Nova
Bristol Neck
Phoenix
Bradford Street
Brady
Threats and tax assessments raise concerns on liberty
A speaker warns that opposing the Assessors could lead to a higher tax assessment next year. The remark is criticized as not befitting liberty loving Americans and raises questions about whether elected officials are servants or masters.
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Wan
Enforcement of the dog law increases town revenue
The town reports show dog license income rising from 397 to 655 dollars after stricter enforcement. Expenses grew from 258.85 to 265, yielding a net balance of 390 dollars versus 138.65 the prior year. Killings of unlicensed dogs rose from 75 to 92, indicating more enforcement and a net gain of 262 dollars over the previous year.
Bristol Voters Defeat Rockwell and Connery in Local Race
The Bristol town electorate rejected Rockwell and Connery by a narrow margin. A Providence Bulletin editorial condemns the result as ungrateful and warns the town may look weak to outsiders. The note defends the officials’ honest records and the town’s political engagement.
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Mr. Rockwell
Mr. Connery
Old Bristol
Providence Evening Bulletin
Bristol
Charles B. Rockwell
Europe
Knights of Columbus Open Meeting in Bristol
Bristol Council No 879 Knights of Columbus held an open meeting Sunday at headquarters near Peterson's confectionery. Large attendance filled the Judge rooms to capacity. Grand Knight A W Connery opened the program with performances by Miss Louise Doyle and Master Daniel Morrissey, and speeches by Attorney James Egan of Providence and Miss May Hackett of Boston.
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Bristol
Knights of Columbus
Zope Street
Peterson
A. W. Connery
Louise Doyle
James ‘ Egan
Providence
Reading
May Hackett
Emerson School of Oratory Boston
Daniel Morrissey
Catherine E Connery
W. J. Gavin
Thomas Connery
F. Sullivan
Bristol Base Ball Association Meeting Posts Growth
A Bristol Base Ball Association session was held Saturday evening in the Hae brouck block lodge room with many members attending. Discussion covered the upcoming season and routine business. The board will meet tonight in E. L. Leahy’s office to elect a manager for the season.
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Bristol Base Ball Association
Haebrouck Block
E.L. Leahy
March Events Preview From G A R Hall To Civic Fairs
A list of upcoming events includes dances at G A R Hall and Warren Institute Hall on March 17 with committees led by H Springer W Manchester and J McMahon. St Patrick's Night concert and canata A Day in the Woods by St Mary's Sunday School children at Bristol Opera House. March 28 Master Monday Sixth Grand Ball by Bristol and Warren K of O councils. March 31 Senior Class invitation dance at G A R Hall. April 2-11 Fifteenth annual Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company fair at Artillery Armory. April 7 Sixth annual Bristol Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles hall at G A R Hall.
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G. A. R. Hall
H. Springer
W. Manchester
J. McMahon
St. Patrick’s
Bristol Opera House
St. Mary’s Sunday School
Warren .Council
K. of O
Hall
Warren
Bristol Council
O. G.a.rb. Hall
C. M. HL
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Artillery Armory
State Street
Hall of Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
G. A. R. Hal
Bristol Post Office Mail Schedule and Hours
Bristol post office lists mail arrival times at 7.00 10.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 7.15 p m and closure times 7.40 9.00 11.80 a m 2.00 6.00 7.15 p m Sunday mail arrives 8.00 a m closes 4.50 p m Sunday hours 9.30 to 10.30 a m mail from carriers racks at south door 9 80 to 10 80 a m
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South Door
Express train times to Bristol by Earle and Prew
Times for outward and inward journeys to Bristol listed by Earle and Prew express. Outward at 7.50, 11.20 am, 3.20 and 5.20 pm. Inward at 8.00 and 12.00 am, 3.00 and 7.80 pm.
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Bristol
Earle & Prew
Local notices various Bristol events and personnel changes
Michael McKeon is ill at Wood street. Rev John F Downing spoke to St Mary s Holy Name Society on The Bible. Mrs Elia Shepley and daughter visited Mrs A Greene Bradford street. Rev Joseph Coleman to preach Lent services at St Mary s. Emeline A Manro ill. Mary A Pitman to fill by Mary A Pitman. National India Rubber Co inventory from March 31, two week shutdown. repairs planned. resume April 18. Cornelius Brogan injured in dynamite blast on Frank Howe farm. at Rhode Island Hospital with eye and forearm injuries. right eye may remain. Edgehill Temple Pythian Sisters bean social. prizes to James Hill and Mrs Van Stone. visitors from Lucretia Temple and Grand Chief Sister Ward. collation served. J Harvey Merrill to become superintendent of a larger worsted mill in Stafford Springs Conn. Bristol friends wish him success. Merrill family to remain.
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Michael McKeon
Wood Street
John F. Downing
Holy Name Society
St. Mary’s Church
Elia Shepley
Hattie Shepley
Newport
A. Greene
Bradford Street
Joseph Coleman
St. Joseph's Church
Providence
Emeline A. Manro
Burton School
Washington Street
Mies Mary A. Pitman
National India Rubber Company
Cornelius Brogan
Frank Howe
Rhode Island Hospital
Edgehill Temple
James Hill
van Stone
Lucretia Temple of Providence
Lucretia Tumpla
Ward
Jennie 5 S. Barlowe
William Kinder ill at home on Garfield avenue
Local notices report William Kinder ill at his Garfield avenue residence. Also listed are planned district meetings, visitors, marriage intentions filed for Alfredo Di Lavoro and Rosie Bifolco, and various community updates including a school committee organization meeting, a Lent service, and juror draws for the Bristol Superior Court.
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William Kinder
Garfield Avenue
Leon Bouser
Lancaster
Mass
Cyrus H. Edson
High Street
Alfredo di Lavoro
Rosie Bifolco
W.F.B. Jackson
Providence
St. Michael's Ohurch
Gorge A. Chafee
DeWitt BE. Bolster
Washington Street
Rhode Island explores anti common drinking cup law
Wal lace Hatch, secretary of the Rhode Island Anti Tuberculosis Association, urges Rhode Island to pass a law banning the common drinking cup in public vehicles and schools after Kansas enacted such a statute. He cites tuberculosis spread and supports school provisions for individual tumblers or sanitary drinking fountains.
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Rhode Iland Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Wallace Hatch
Bing
State of Kansas
Kansas State Board of Health
State of
Kansas
Hatch
Rhode Island
Artist Warns About Fresh Paint in Studio Scene
A man in a studio cautions another about fresh paint as he examines painting. A humorous exchange follows about washing hands later and a wife accusing a man of cheating at poker by claiming two aces were in his pocket. The man denies the claim, calling it absurd.
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Col. Cheesman
Besser
Progressive New York Woman Shapes Social Scene
Mr. Dobbs notes how a forward New York woman drives social change and sets fashions, revealing a lively glimpse of city society and influence in contemporary life.
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Mr. Dobbs
New York
Fragmentary Call In Old Times Sparks Gossip
A clipped exchange includes Mrs. Dobbs from Progressive noting a telephone call and a teasing remark about propriety. The fragment hints at social friction and fashion scrutiny, with implied judgment from a neighborly voice about what constitutes decent attire.
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F. M. Dimond
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