Bristol Editor's Take on Police Commission Debate
A Bristol reader quarrels with a Providence Journal reporter's opinion on Bristol's Police Commission. The letter accuses the reporter of misrepresenting public sentiment and urges support for the commission as a measure to curb illegal traffic and improve local governance.
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Phenix
Providence Journal
Bristol County Notes
Evening Bulletin
Bristol
Police Commission
Bristol Improvement Association
German Experts Employed in Connecticut Munition Factories
German born or parentage workers make up about 8000 of 29000 in Connecticut munitions plants supplying Allies. German machinists and skilled workers have joined English Irish Swedish and French staff since the war began. They enjoy higher wages and send earnings home, while American output is praised for its destructiveness and efficiency.
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Connecticut
Germany
American
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsed by Bristol Resident
S W Flowers of 689 Hope Street Bristol testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his weak kidneys backache and irregular kidney secretions and remains a firm advocate. He reiterates his public statement from years ago and notes the 50 cent price at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY promotes the same remedy.
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Bristol
S. W. Flowers
Hope Street
Doan
Dean
Mr. Flowers
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Review of Present War Letter from Dr Coffin on German Aggression
Dr Coffin of Boston sends a Bristolian a 1915 wartime letter outlining Germanys war planning and responsibility. He cites Sir Edward Grey and German preparations since 1866, plus French estimates of German manpower and losses. Coffin asserts Germany will face famine by end of 1915 and includes critique of Dernburg.
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Coffin
Boston
Bernhard Dernburg
Charles P. Coffin
Longwood
Literary Digest
England
Germany
Eduard Gréy
Spectator
London
the Hague
Austria-Hungary
Serbia
Europe
Edward Grey
Bismarck
Prussia
Schleswig-Holstein
Austria
France
Sir Edward Grey
Cdse
Dernburg
Sunday Herald
London Times
Hilaire Belloc
Poland
German War Aims Outlined by Dernburg at Portland Meeting
A mass meeting in Portland Maine read a letter from Dr Bernhard Dernburg former German colonial secretary. He disclaims imperial designs and advocates open seas free cable and mail rights, possible world sea agreement, and a neutralized seas concept. Belgium is defended as vital to German trade and a future rebuilding aid is hinted.
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Bernhard Dernburg
German Empire
Portland
Dernburg
Germany
Europe
Belgium
England
Dance and supper events in Bristol on May 4
On May 4 a Tuesday evening dance at the Train of Artillery Armory in Bristol hosted by Company B and a supper at the First Baptist Church organized by the Mite Society. An annual business meeting of the YMCA is planned for May 13.
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Bristol
Artillery
Company B
First Baptist Church
Mite Society
M.C. A
Funeral for Mrs. Frank L. Hoar Held at Wood Street
The funeral of Mrs. Frank L. Hoar who died at Rhode Island Hospital was held Sunday at 2 pm from her Wood Street home. Rev George L Locke officiated with Ex Gov William L Douglas of Massachusetts among out of town relatives. Burial followed at North Cemetery. She leaves two daughters four grandchildren and several sisters and brothers.
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Frank L. Hoar
Rhode Island Hospital
Wood Street
George L. Locke
St. Michael’s Church
William L. Douglas
Massachusetts
William A. McKay
James
Charles Hoar
John Servant
North Cemetery
John B. Servant
Margaret Bowen
Missouri
Sydney L. Morse
Brockton
Albert Doten
Benjamin I. Pickard
Beverly
Mass
Reuben Thresher
Holbrook
George F
Eugene H
Israel Thresher
May Breakfast At St Marys School By Girls Club
The May breakfast in St Marys School building run by the Girls Catholic Club Saturday morning from 5 30 to 9 decorated tables with wild flowers and a beautiful interior. Proceeds fund a new granolithic walk in front of St Marys church.
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St. Mary’s School
St. Mary’s Church
Fifth District Court Proceedings Report
Yesterday in the Fifth District Court John Maria Nevis pleaded not guilty to an assault on Fenanh Coito Coelha dated April 29 and the case was continued one week. The civil case Eugene LeClair v Erie City Iron Works was also continued one week. A truancy case in Juvenile Court was heard by Judge Hammill who admonished the parents and reminded the child to obey the school attendance law.
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Fifth District Court
John Maria Nevis
Fenanh
Providence shoppers favor Barnaby's for clothing
In Providence nearly everybody buys their clothing at Barnaby's, reflecting the store's popular position in the local market.
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Providence
Barnaby’s
New Discovery for Cold Relief Persuades Immediate Action
A vintage ad-style warning urges not to neglect coughs and colds. It promotes Dr King's New Discovery as essential to prevent serious illness, claiming early dose relief clears the head and restores breathing. Buy a bottle today and start now.
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Famos
Glenwood
Reed House ‘Furnishing Co
Har Ion My, Salvin AN
Amet Ys
Arsapari
H. J. Heinz CO
Newman Bros
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