Town Council Drops Informal Probe of Fire Incident
Westchester Fire Insurance and attorney T. H. Crowley filed a petition urging a full investigation of officers Dimon Morrissey and Igraham after a fire at Mrs Billboroughs store. The council postponed the informal inquiry and plans a formal probe to the bottom. date for hearings not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester Fire Insurance Company of
New York
T. H. Crowley
Dimon, Morrissey
Igraham
Railroad mergers and city impact rumored in regional press
Rumors claim the New York New Haven and Hartford system controls Old Colony and Providence and Stonington steamships and may merge them to cut costs and remove competition. Proposes Fall River terminal move to Providence boosting the latter as a business hub. local papers critique reporting delays on a Capron burglary story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
United States
Old Colony
Providence and Stonington Steamship Companies
Fall River
Providence
Hope Valley Advertiser
Providence News
Cruelty to Children Officers Find Starving Kids in Central Falls
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children found three starving children at John Burns home in Central Falls. The father was jailed for drunkenness, the mother away on a spree, leaving the youngsters to face harsh appetites and uncertain future. China poised for peace terms after hard lessons from war, including Formosa and Corean independence. China to pay 250 million dollars and bow to reforms, as nations adjust to a new balance in Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Eureka Hand Laundry
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
John Burns
Central Falls
China
Corea
Formosa
Cottage seekers flock to Newport for 1895 season
Local readers note a rise in cottage hunting in Newport as voices forecast a brighter season, debunking reports that Newport would face a dull year. The piece frames the influx of seekers as evidence of renewed interest in Newport accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Newport Sercnry
Few Poor Senators and Strange Local News
A Rhode Island paper notes few poor men in the U S Senate and jokes about many poor senators. It cites $99.98 transport cost for old veterans to a funeral. Central Falls holds its first election with party seat splits. Burglars steal about $400 in Providence, with no clues. A poem and town meeting remarks follow.
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U.S. Senate
Bristol
George T. Cranston
Wickford Standard
Rhode Island
Central Falls
Practical Y. M. C. A. Work at New York meeting
At the twenty-ninth annual meeting in Syracuse the Y M C A of New York state reported 156 associations with about 35 000 young men and 38 000 boys. Noted were college and railway departments and rising emphasis on athletics and gymnasiums.
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New York State
Syracuse
L. O. Warner
New York
M. D. Babcock
D. D
Baltimore
R. A. Torrey
Chicago
D. A. Waterman
Michigan Central Railroad
O. L. Rossiter
New York Central
Day
Syracuse University
Schurman
Cornell University
Ym.co. A
District Court Session Cleared of Criminals and Debts
The regular session of the District Court opened with no criminal cases. A man jailed briefly for attempted stabbing was discharged after settlement out of court. Civil actions: Christie v Collins continued. Viets G Peck v Collins ruled for plaintiff. Bullock v Collins ruled for plaintiff. Noon and wife v Tobin defaulted. Johnson v Norman defaulted. Sandusky v Valenke ruled for plaintiff.
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Tnis
John J. Christie
John Collins
Viets G. Peck
Russell D. Bullock
Michael Noon
Edward Tobin
Charles A. Johnson
Hugh K. Norman
Isaac P. Sandusky
Sophie Valenke
Donations to Children’s Home Acknowledged for Two Months
The Board of Managers of Children’s Home thanks contributors for items and money received through March 12 1895 including milk cake clothing skirts flannel garments and various gifts from Mr. Fred Fales Reba Lodge Mrs Cary Mrs S P Colt King’s Daughters of St Michael’s Church Mr J W Munro Mr Hammill Mrs Rockwell Mrs L W Briggs and several Wardwell family members totaling five dollar gifts from Sophia Wardwell Miss H P Wardwell and Miss Belle Wardwell
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Board of Managers of Children’s Home
Fred Fales
Reba Lodge
Mre
Cary
Ezra Mason
S. P. Colt
King's Daughters of
St. Michael’s Church
J. W. Munro
McIntyre
Hammill
Rockwell
L. W. Briggs
Sophia L. Wardwell
H. P. Wardwell
Belle Wardwell
Town Meeting Debates Taxes Fire Dept Investigation
After a full town meeting voters call for a five member committee to probe fire department needs and equipment. Discussion centers on taxation rules and the 1889 10 year tax exemption for the National Rubber Company amid calls to honor contracts and avoid repudiation.
Town Meeting Proceedings on Tax, Buildings, and Lighting
Ex lieutenant governor Wardwell argues against taxation now, suggesting court action if needed. Duffy and Manchester oppose current statements. paper ballot yields 92 No, 28 Yes, resolution fails by 64. A new measure requires public bidding on buildings over 1000 dollars and lowest bid contract. Town approves night lighting contract with Bristol Electric Light Company for 3750 dollars if within funds, and then adjourns.
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Williams
Wm. Williams
O. L. Bosworth
J. Howard Manchester
Wm. H. Thompson
Spencer Rounds
N. N. Cole
J. H. Manchester
Jost
W. R. Perry
Perry
Michael Kerr
Asceasors
Bristol
QO. L. Bosworth, Esq
National India Rubber Company
LeBaron Bradford
Mr. Bosworth
Samuel Norris, Jr
National Rubber Company
United States Rubber Company
Ezra Dixon
Wm H. McGann
Russia
Baron Bradford
Thomas H. Crowley
Rubber
le Baron Bradford
Crowley
Wardwell
Wm. Daffy
Duffy
WN. N. Cole
Bristol Pan
Wxx
Providence Journal
Bristol Electric Light Company
Bristol Post Office Mail Hours Revised
Bristol area notices list mail close times at 6.85, 9.15, 12.20, 3.40 and 5.50 a.m. and p.m. Mails reopen as nearly as possible at 9 a.m, 2 p.m, 5.20 and 7.26 p.m.
Ivy Club Meets at St Michael's Chapel
The Ivy Club gathered about twenty members, read and approved last meeting minutes, and set plans for post Easter entertainment. A room in view was reported by the house committee and the treasurer noted a healthy treasury. A motion to appoint a sergeant to enforce by laws was tabled. Initiations will begin for new members. a committee including Will McCormick, Wm Moaloughlin, Bert Perry, Allie Newman and George Taylor was formed. An entertainment featured Masters Rounds Newman and Pailthorpe recitations and Mr Bowen on piccolo. Several adjournment motions failed before agreeing to meet next Monday at 8 o'clock.
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Town Hall
O. L. Bosworth Esq
Daniel Coggeshall
Wm. Williams
High St
Charles Monroe
LeBaron Bradford
Samuel Norris Jr
Norris
Wu. Williams
Geo. A. Arnold
Thi Council
Geo. H. Peck
East Burial Ground
N. N. Cole
Mr. Arnold
Bradford
O. L. Bosworth
Treasury
Bosworth
Williams
Ivy Club
St. Michael’s Chapel
House
Will McCormick
Wm. Moaloughlin
Bert Perry
Allie Newman
George Taylor
Newman
Pailthorpe
Bowen
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Bradford St
B. L
Farrally Brothers
J. M
Brocton
Dr. Capron
du Maurier
Milby
Europe
District Court
Children's Home
Town Meeting
F. T. Remiares
Apollo Club
F. S. Burgess
Columbia
F. T. Remieres
Isaac B. Munro
P.O
John Carey
Constitution St
Geo. Clark
Burnside Lodge
K. of P
Seraphine C. Sherman
Nancy L. Davis
Alice Rohan
Dr. Scales
W.H Buffington
Apothecary
R. I
Babbitt Post No
G.A. R
Grand Army Hall
Bristol Panix
Telegram
Enterprise
August de Fraitas
Thames Street
Wm. P. Munro
Hope
Church Streets
Ivy
Busy
National India Rubber Co
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Prof. Hood
Mr. Huntley
Miller
Capt. Herreshoff
McNay’s
Tingley
Julius W. Rhett
Rhett
R. H. ‘Perry
Woodlawn Avenue
Bristol Truth of Artillery
Col. Straight
Daniel Stevens
St. Mary’s Church
W. B. Meenan
Natick
L. L. Anderstrom
Christus
Trinity Church
Mausic
Ralph Kinder, Jr
Naval Reserve ,Torpedo Company
Geo. C. Waltham
Charles G. King
A. S. van Wickle
Ferry Road
Waltham
Democratic Town Committee
Messrs. Coggeshall
Simmons
Charles L. Hammill
Luke Callan
Co. C
Brigade
Lieut. Hammill
Lieut
Callan
Hood
Huntley
Leavening Powe
U.S
Bristol and Vicinity
Bristol Post Office
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