Town Council Supports Fourth of July Parade and Local Improvements
The semi monthly council meeting endorsed a community Fourth of July celebration with voluntary parade participation and no town expense. They approved sidewalk work on Union street, a church move and future erection, a parade permit for the Divine Holy Ghost Association, a merry go round on the common, and a 25 cent daily police pay raise consideration, plus nuisance abatement and land leases with bonds as conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Street
Joseph Poja
Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
High Street
State Street
Bristol Train of Artillery Armory
Thomas M. Morris
Divine Holy Ghost Association
Wilson’s Lane
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Biagio del Toso
Catherine Street
Mt Hope Avenue
Third School Street
Solomon Nussenfeld
James Allyn
Antone Oliver
Allyn
Borden Avenue
Peter Martelly
Porden Avenue
Oliver
Martelly
Fzra Dixon
Narcisse Dupuis
Wood Street
War Army Bill Passed by House and Senate
The war army bill received House approval Wednesday without a recorded vote and cleared the Senate yesterday by 65 to 8. It authorizes selective conscription for 2 increments of 500,000 men ages 21 to 30 and permits raising volunteer forces, with increased pay for enlisted men. The President is expected to sign into law today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Senate
Roosevelt
France
Bristol Red Cross War Fund Appeal Summary
Bristol citizens urged to donate to the Red Cross Auxiliary with rising costs. The Bristol Mothers’ Club reported owed funds, with totals previously acknowledged at 107 dollars and 50 cents. Individual supporters include Miss Julia C Drury 2 dollars and others. final amount pending full collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Red Cross
Red Cross
Bristol
Bristol Mothers’ Club
Wees
Julia C. Drury
John H Tucker
Ruth Gaia Paiad
Gertrude M Hasbrouck
Babbitt Relief Corps
Bristol Men Sign 53 Enlistment Rolls at Coast Artillery Rally
A mass meeting at the Pastime Theatre in Bristol drew large crowds as 53 young men ages 18 to 35 signed rolls for the 19th Company Rhode Island Coast Artillery Corps. Speakers included Col. M A Cheesman Col Charles F Tillinghast and Rear Admiral John R Edwards. A parade featuring the Herreshoff Band and local groups preceded the event with uniformed Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Company signing the rolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RI _ Coast Artillery Corps
Bristol
M. A. Cheesman
Charles F. Tillinghast
Rhode Island Coast Artillery
National Guard
Archibald O. Matteson
R. I
James B. Littlefield
19Th Company
John R. Edwards
Bowlers Triumph as Odd Fellows Top Masons in YMCA Match
The YMCA bowling night saw the Odd Fellows defeat the Masons by two strings. Harvey led with 102 107 100 for 309 in three strings while Dimond added 118 for 303. Bottomley contributed 116 for 299, totaling 1424 for the Odd Fellows against the Masons 1336.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Masons
Odd Fellows
Harvey
F. M. Dimond
Bottomley
Dimond
F Garvin
M Dimond
Birtwistle
L. Kenney
Nineteenth Co Assured Mustering After Exams
Forty five of fifty three enlistees signed for the Nineteenth Coast Artillery Corps were examined by Dr Marchant and Dr Merriman. Twenty five passed, bringing total qualifiers to seventy and ensuring mustering in as a unit, with thirty eight more needed. Medical examinations continued at the Bristol Armory with about a dozen expected to be examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nineteenth Co
Coast Artillery Corps
Bristol
Armory
Marchant
Warren
Merriman
Thiee
Military Census Delayed By Draft Registration Dates
The military census work by women volunteers is postponed until after the male registration begins. Registration cannot start until 10 days after the Army Bill for the selective draft is enacted and signed by the President.
Aliens Registration Nears Final Day At Court House
The total aliens registered at the Court House reached 4137 by last night and with tomorrow's last day and a half holiday a rush is expected to avoid fines or imprisonment. An estimated total near 5000 is anticipated.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Atlas Cement
Wall & Plaster Board
Humbert
Iain Ee Gy
W. M. Connery
F. T. Remieres
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Star Theatre
William Fox
Bertha Kalich
Mrs. Vernon Castle
Triangle
Lillian Gish
Molly King
Double
Pa the Weekly
Triangle Keystone Comedy
Bob Leonard
Ella Hall
Pearl White
THE
C. F
St. Alban’s Lodge
U. S
Industrial Trust Go
Hope Street
Howard, Hamilton, Waltham and
Elgins
Edward D. Kunz
Soicax
Providence Telephone Co
Cor
Marie Doro
Burton-Holmes
Gomeny
Ferncroft
Bradford Street
Bristol, R. I
B. A. Rolfe
Mabel Taliaferro
Metro
Pathe News
Keystone
Metro Comedy
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