Bristol's Caucus Act Passed For Town Political Reform
A new act in Bristol, introduced by Representative F. H. Hammill, sets strict rules for party caucuses modeled after Providence. It defines political parties by governor vote, requires town committees, mandates voting lists, and standardizes caucus dates, ballots, and eligibility rules to curb packed caucuses.
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Bristol
F. H. Hammill
Judiciary Committee
Providence
Secretary of State
Board of Canvassers
A Saner Fourth Convention Proposal in Pittsburg 1909
A Bristol citizen calls for a national convention in Pittsburg to discuss a saner Fourth of July celebration. He urges readers to send letters to promote public input on omitting dangerous explosives, improving roads and sidewalks, and enforcing health and safety laws. He stresses public support and better citizen involvement.
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Bristol
the Phoenix
Pittsburg
Naval Reserve Inspection at Rhode Island Armory
Division One Rhode Island Naval Battalion held its annual inspection at the State armory on Church street Friday evening led by Col. Charles W. Abbot Jr. and Adjutant General Frederic M. Sackett. Thirty three members attended with two officers as Lieut Brightman conducted maneuvers, drills, and signals while Ensign Myers and Coxswain Brightman commanded street riot and physical drills. Spectators and past officers praised the company’s showing and Brightman received congratulations.
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Rhode Island Naval Battalion
State Armory
Church Street
Charles W. Abbot, Jr
Frederic M. Sackett
William O. Bliss
Naval Battalion
Edward P. Gladding
Thomas P. Brightman
Lieut. Brightman
Chester O. Myers
R. P. Brightman
Samuel O. Wardwell
Frank Spencer
Vernon Gray
Lieut
Brightman
Rhode Island Independence Day Observed In Town Schools
Public schools in the town mark Rhode Island Independence Day with exercises directed by Walter E. Ranger. Rev. George H. Perkins delivers the commemorative address at Colt Memorial High School while Trinity Church chimes play a program of patriotic tunes.
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Rhode Island
Walter E. Ranger
Colt Memorial High
George H. Perkins
Trinity Church
America
Keller
Columbia
Bristol
Harleck
Tara
Funeral for Mrs. Maria E Lindsey Held at Daughter’s Home
The funeral was held Sunday at 3:80 p.m. at 963 Hope Street, hosted by her daughter Mrs. Frank J. Kinnicutt. Rev. Frank E. Talbee officiated with J Louis Coggeshall and Rev. Talbee singing. Bearers included Frank T. Kinnicutt, George L. Kinnicutt, Charles W. Herrmann and J. Coggeshall. Interment followed in the North Cemetery family lot.
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Maria E. Lindsey
Frank J. Kinnicutt
Hope Street
Frank EK. Talbee
Mr. Talbee
J. Louis Coggeshall
Lindsey
Frank T. Kinnicutt
George L. Kinnicutt
Charles W. Herrmann
J. Gonis Coggeshall
North Cemetery
Industrial Trust Savings Offer Opens May 1
Industrial Trust urges deposits to start May 1 as the new interest quarter begins. Interest compounds semi annually in August and February, with deposits received by May 15 earning interest from May 1.
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Marline
Connery Outfitter
M. W. Schoen
Hope and
Constitution Streets
German ‘Clothing Co
State Street
Constitution Street
A.J. Magoon and Son
Weyolsset
Bristol’s Caucus
Naval Reserve Inspection
Swanee River
Old Kentucky
Adld Lang Syne
Home Sweet Home
Bristol, R
Edward D. Kunz
Jeweler Optician
A. P. Nerones Soft Rebels
Providence Telephone Go
Union Street
Stanles
COAL
Bristol Co.Gas-Electric Co
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