Gossipy Broadway Snippets from 1931 McNaught Syndicate
A collage of names and scenes from New York and Hollywood era culture. References include Brock Pemberton and his brother Murdock, Gertrude Lawrence, Eugene of St. Regis, Helen Gahagan, Crosby, Wall Street, Times Square, and various venues. Notes on publishing, actors, writers, and odd local spots punctuate the telegrams and reminiscences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brock Pemberton
Murdock
Phil Baker
Muldowney
Henry Sell
Whitewater
Wis
Gertrude Lawrence
Eugene
St. Regis
Rob Roy
7Th Avenue
Robert Read
Hickory, N. C
Jack Lait
West 47Th Street
Times Square
Helen Gahagan
Broadway
Gene Buck
Ziegfeld
Mark Hellinger
Edna St. Vincent Millay
Frank Tinney
Hollywood
Jim Tully
Cincey Red
D W
Michigan
Robert Montgomery
Beacon
Owen Davis
Peggy Joyce
Ivy Lee
Harry Sinclair
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Few Collegiate Criminals Out of THOSO Convicted Survey
A THOSO survey finds that only 610 of convicted criminals had any college education. The report highlights the small share with higher education among those studied.
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Thoso
Think Twice Before You Speak Think Twice in a Busy Office
A Capper's Weekly aphorism notes caution in speech urging reflection before talking to oneself in a hectic work environment. The item presents a witty saw on communication and self‑reliance.
Bristol to Hold Special Town Meeting on June 3
Citizens' committee to investigate a sewage disposal plant for Bristol voted to ask the Town Council to call a special meeting for June 3. The group will review plans and report recommendations on installing a plant to the town and State Board of Purification of Waters by July 1.
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Citizens’ Committee
Bristol
Charles Blackwell
State Board of Purification of
State Board
Taxpayers
Excess of Caution in a Smoky Old Sayings Tale
A Washington Star quip presents Uncle Eben arguing that being overly cautious can backfire. He recalls a friend nearly harming himself while trying to swallow chicken feathers to hide evidence, highlighting a humorous warning about extreme caution.
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Eben
Washington Star
Conversational Rules Version Emphasizes Positive Tone
The text promotes a constructive, uplifting approach to conversation and civic life and discourages dwelling on negativity. It advises avoiding worries about politics or society and suggests focusing on proactive communication instead.
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Ralph Waldo Emersor
Quotable Beecher Advice on Anger and Accountability
A fragment quotes Beecher urging memory of a man’s words spoken in anger and suggests verifying any charges he laid. It presents a moral reminder about listening, recording, and checking accusations. Source tone is didactic and reflective.
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Harlem
Beecher
School Committee to cut Bristol 15 members to seven
Dr. Howard W Church proposed a resolution asking the Bristol General Assembly members to obtain authority to shrink the School Committee from 15 to 7. After debate the resolution was adopted. Merton A Cheesman urged dividing the town into voting districts. the measure passed after discussion. Newly elected Council members were serenaded Friday by friends, marking a first after the town election. George R Fish Clarence Osterberg and Louis C Bradshaw attended the YMCA conference in Springfield, Mass. F M Dimond and R W Nelson now hold the YMCA bowling record with a three string total of 15 579.
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Howard W Church
Bristol
General Assembly
Merton
Cheesman
James W Franklin
Fredene L. Waldron
William H Thayer
Joseph E. Simmons
Patrick H Morris
George R Fish
Clarence Osterberg
Gen
Louis C Bradshaw
YMCA
Springfield
Mass
F M Dimond
R. W. Nelson
Bristol Factory Workforce by Company in 12th Factor Inspectors Report
The report lists Bristol factory staff by firm with counts of men women and children. National India Rubber Co employs 1270 men 593 women 36 boys 42 girls Cranston Worsted Mills 69 men 92 women 21 boys 13 girls Herreshoff Mfg Co 200 men Namaquit Worsted Mills 40 men 43 women 1 boy 3 girls Consumers Rubber Co 14 men 6 women McNaughts Boat Shops 7 men.
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Bristol
National India Rubber Co
Cranston Worsted Mills
Herreshoff Mfg Co
Namaquit Worsted Mills
Consumers Rubber Co
McNaught's Boat Shops
First Baptist Church Holds Afternoon Sale and Evening Program
The Cloud Will Class hosted a Monday food sale at the First Baptist Church followed by an entertainment. Violin duet Mary Conklin Emily Joseph Dora Bailey. Readings by Conklin Young Evangeline Young. Piano solos and duet Dora Bailey Muriel Bullock. A play Fudge and the Burglar featured Caroline Dora Bailey Mabel Mary Conklin Edith Muriel Bullock Barbara Ruth Alger with girls Emily Joseph Julia Silvia and teachers Mrs Harold Pedley and Mrs Otis Barley. The Christian Endeavorers went to Providence for a Union Meeting at Elmwood Avenue Baptist Church hoping to win the banner but Greenville Belnap Society won with 9 percent average. Baptist CFE came in second with about 85 percent. Midweek services were omitted.
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Cloud Will
First Baptist Church
Mary Conklin
Emily Joseph
Dora Bailey
Christine Young
Evangeline Young
Muriel Bullock
Edith
Barbara
Ruth Alger
Julia Silvia
Harold FE. Pedley
Otis M. Barley
Christian Endeavorers
Providence
Union
Elmwood Avenue Baptist Church
Greenville Belnap Society
Baptist
Victory Dance and Many Social Events for St Michael’s Parish
A schedule lists events from May to July including Victory Dance by the Alumni Association at Colt Auditorium May 15, a musical Kitty May 18, May Frolic May 20 by TI R Co Girls Club, Masonic Ball May 21 at State Armory, Junior Prom May 22 at Colt High School, school staff outing May 23, choir member entertainments May 25, Arrival of Itty June 3 at Colt High School, Alumni Ball June 26, church school outing June 27, and Mid-Summer Charity Ball July 31 at State Armory with Lions Club sponsors.
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Colt High School
St Michael's Church School
Itty
Teachers’ Association
Alumni Association
Colt Auditorium
Church School
St. Michael's Parish
Children’s Clinic Fund
State Armory
Lions’ Club
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Belvedere
Hope Street
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Railroad Avenue
Croade Street
Warren
R. J
Cornelius Harrington
NEW
Rosby
Skppy
Hera Childs
Crosby
Louvre
Luxembourg
Florentine
Gilbert and Sullivan
East 55Th Street
Spitalfields
London
Bryant Park
Lke
Wallace Beery
R. I
Boston
Worcester Greenfield
Nashua
N. H Lowell
Augusta
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Phenix
Kitty
St . Michael’s Brotherhood
TI R Co
NI R Co
Church Street
St Michael's Brotherhood
High Street Garage
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