Coroners Inquest into Albert Morris Death at Soldiers' Home
An inquest opened in the Soldiers' Home on May 7 1909 to determine cause and manner of Comrade Albert Morris death. Witnesses described a ward altercation with John McKenna wielding a stick that struck Morris, who later died after convulsions and paralysis. The coroner and witnesses including nurses and doctors reviewed the incident and autopsy findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Morris
Soldiers
George A. Arnold
Albert. Morris
Benjamin L. Hall
Morris
Hall
Albert E. Fuller
Ward D
John McKenna
McKenna
Fuller
Samuel N. Stearns
William 8. Parker
Stearns
Joseph B. French
William B. Parker
Henry Sweeney
Joseph B French
Pr. W. Fred Williams
Closing Exhibition at Y M C A in Gymnasium
The closing YMCA exhibition last evening in the gym drew a large crowd and pleased all. Physical Instructor Roberts led class drills and displays including illuminated Indian club work, pyramids, obstacle races, boxing, burlesque marathon, and a playful basketball game. The boxing match featured Clifford W. Ashley and O. W. Young Jr. Dorando won the burlesque marathon after a long race, while the burlesque basketball game ended 6 to 5 to the “weaker sex.” William Cook won the obstacle race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Clifford W. Ashley
O. W. Young, Jr
George Wish
Longfeet
Schrubb
Nathan Nuddleman
Dorando
Sam Bessing
Hayes
Henry Barton
Norman Hathaway
Harold Fish
George Pierce
Wilfred Hamill
Amos Lamphear
Arthur Newman
George Fish
William McCaw
William Cook
W. R. Davis
O. W. Cromer
Dr. H. W. Church
Irving McCaughey
Carleton Hill
Pardon R. Kenney
Spring Meeting of Bristol Yacht Club Sets Social Plan
The Bristol Yacht Club held its spring meeting at the clubhouse. Officers reported a healthy club with 112 members and no outstanding bills. Members approved adding at least three entertainments for the season and postponed racing rule changes to a special meeting. Walter L. Almy was named regatta committee chairman, with William B. M. Miller also elected. The Brenton's Reef race may be skipped. Bristol regattas are June 26, August 7, and September 4, with August 7 under Narragansett Bay Yacht Racing Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Yacht Club
Hayes
Walter L. Almy
William B. M. Miller
Narragansett Bay Yacht Racing Association
Attleboros to Meet Bristols on the Common Tomorrow
Baseball notes announce Attleboros of the Inter-State League visiting Bristols on the Common tomorrow at 3 PM with Tucker and Richards as visitors’ battery and Attleboros’ same as last Saturday. Also Bristol Independents play Wahamas in Providence and Bristol Baptists face Warren Baptists at 2:15 on the east diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attleboros
Bristols
Battery
Tucker and Richards
Bristol Independents
Wahamas
Providence
Bristol Baptist
Warren Baptists
St. Mary’s
Riversides
Crescent Park
Bristol Y. M.O. A
Fourth Baptist
Good Business at Consumers Rubber Co Factory
The Consumers Rubber Company reports strong business with rising employment. Demand in the insulated wire department requires evening operations until nine o clock. After over five years the rubber footwear line has resumed production offering tennis, erctics and gum shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers’ Rubber Company
Funeral for Marcus Hoar Held at Catherine Street Home
Funeral services for Marcus UL Hoar were held yesterday at 2 PM from his Catherine Street residence with Rev. Frank E. Talbee officiating. Bearers were James Hoar, Thomas Allen, Joseph E. Simmons and Edward Anthony. Interment followed at North Cemetery amid floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus UL. Hoar
Catherine Street
Frank E. Talbee
Bristol Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene
James Hoar
Thomas Allen
Joseph E. Simmons
Edward Anthony
North Cemetery
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Wardwell Lumber CO
Towne Inn
LUMI
Bristol
R. I
Waroue
Bristol, R. I
Connery
F. T. Remieres
Cor
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Lt Wmn
Constitution Streets
Acas
German ‘Clothing CO
State Street
Huestis
MFG. CO
Constitution Street
Seafood Market
Kiinze’ Block
Warren River
C. A. Zabriskie Proprietor
General Banking
PRU
Hope Street
Edward D. Kunz
New England
New York
A. P. Nerone
Our Directory
IS An. Telephone
Mr Hope
Bradford Sts
Staples Coal Company
Bristol Co.Gas& Electric Co
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