Rhode Island Population Figures From The Census
A special compilation shows Rhode Island total population around 531 608 with Providence at 221 673 and notable gains in five years. Pawtucket 47 531 Woonsocket 36 108 Warwick 28 230 Newport 27 687 Cranston 21 797 Central Falls 20 725 and Hast Providence 15 862. Providence up 28 088 since the last census and vital statistics show a 4 808 rise in the past year.
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Rhode Island
Central Falls
Providence
Pawtucket
Woonsocket
Warwick
Ranke
Newport
Cranston
The Fear of the Comet and Sibyl Prophecies
A historical note discusses fear of the comet traced to Sibyl prophecies. It cites a work titled As David and the Sibyls say and mentions the book initiated by Alfred Canon White and compiled by Marianna Monteiro. The passage notes earthquakes and the Babouic Plague in a port and points to a St. Louis publisher.
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Propheteus
David
Alfred Canon White
Marianna Monteiro
B. Herder
St. Louis
Save $100,000,000 Yearly by Businesslike Government
In an interview with Joes McClure's, a president argues federal spending exceeds $1,000,000,000 annually. He cites department savings of 10% to 40% and contends expert-led reforms could cut $100,000,000 yearly, or even $300,000,000 if run like private business, urging Congress and broad administration effort.
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Joes McClure
United States
Congress
Iam
Fragmented stage note on costs and censorship
A manager voices concern about producing a play describing high costs and censorial limits. The dialogue hints that time and the expense of white paper hinder staging and that eating scenes are barred, signaling broader production constraints.
Marriage Plans and a Father’s Financial Worry
A father debates the cost of marrying his daughter with a suitor. He warns of ongoing bills and financial fears, while the suitor admits no trust if he cannot support the family. The dialogue reveals concern over money and social obligation in a courtly household.
Bristol City League Mohawks Shine In Town Roster
Local notes show Mohawks of the City League fielding a Bristol-heavy lineup with Brightman as catcher Tucker first base Van Almkerk second Rische third Hill short and they beat the Wahamas 18 to 3 in Providence. Clerks and Colt Memorial High School teams schedule two games on the Common with Manager LaFountain bringing star players for Memorial Day.
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Mohawks
Bristols
R. Brightman
Tucker
van Almkerk
Rische
Hill
Wahamas
Providence
Bristol
Colt Memorial High School
Clerks
J. Head
F. Foster
J. Pickles
G. Bridges
O. Miller
J. McElvogue
G. Rounds
J. Robertson
A. McCaw
LaFountain
Providence Stara
Lbristol
Stara
Hefana
Riverside A. A
Cambridge
Maia
Frog Hollow
Fox Hill
Woonsocket Independents
Frog Hollows
St. Andrew’s
Woonsocket
Red Hooks
King Philips
Batteries
Thorp
Phillips
Red Hooke
Pierce
Cornell
Ca x ‘Oliver
Clor
Ristol
Whitford
Bulan
Beato
Eng
Bristo
Ferry Street
Seaid
Pansage
Ifty
Thompson Avenue
Antons P. Oliver
Joseph L. Baffam
Albert A. Baker
Ednesday
R. I
Superior Court session at Bristol County Court House
The Msy session of the Superior Court convened at 10 o'clock with Judge Christopher M. Lee presiding. Docket items include Perry vs Kebreck with both sides represented, several cases continued or defaulted, and a verdict for the plaintiff in West vs Hargraves for 70 dollars. A key contract case, Williston & Co. vs Morrissey, failed for lack of evidence, witness Crawford I Moore testified about a stock sale dispute and hearsay issues led to potential non-suit or passing the case.
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Superior Court
Bristol County Court House
Christopher M. Lee
William H. Perry
Pauline Kebreck
Thomas H. Crowley
Frank H. Hammill
Samuel Nungsenfeld
Thomas Sylvia
F. H. Hammill
William T. O'Donnell
Everett West
Eugene LeClair
I. H. Hammill
J. Casey
Rennie Coremere
Octave LeClair
Mary A. Hargraves
Appilant
F. 4. Hammill
E. I. Brownell
J. KR. Williston & Co
John Hi. Morrissey
Jenkes
Providence
FH. Hammill
J. R. Williston & Co. Ve
J. B
Lee
Ocourt
Jenks
Morrissey
O’donnell and
Hammill
Plantiff
Naples to Bristol boyhood echoes in Naples Bay travel tale
James DeWolf Perry recalls a voyage from Naples to Sorrento and Amalfi in 1910, describing the bustling May 1 scene as leases end, boats and carts clog streets, and locals greet foreign visitors with neighborly warmth. He depicts views of Vesuvius, Capri’s Blue Grotto, and Ascension Day revelry amid vivid Italian villages and landscapes.
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the Phoenix
Naples
Bristol
Bristol Harbor
Bay of
Berlin
Lloyd Line
Genoa
New York
Babel
Southey
Lahore
Italy
Sorrento
Amalfi
Vesuvious
Bacchus
St. Peter
Grand Victoria Hotel
Capri
Churchi Bella
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Bristol Woman
Bristol resident Miss Jane Fanning testifies to Doan's Kidney Pills improving her kidney pain after exertion and back soreness. She bought them at J H Young & Co Drug Store and asserts they gave great benefit when used as directed. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sells the pills nationwide at 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Bristol
Jane Fanning
High St
Doan
J. H. Young’ & Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Lydia E Pinkham Remedies Cast as Women’s Help
A historical ad touts Lydia E Pinkham s Vegetable Compound with letters from women in Fitchville Ohio and Irasburg Vermont claiming relief from pains kidney trouble and nervous prostration. The notice offers a reward to prove the letters fake or paid and promotes the cure as a standard remedy for female illness made from roots and herbs.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Fitchville
A. H. Sanborn
Irasburg
Vermont
King Edward VII Burial Procession in London and Windsor
The late King Edward VII was entombed in St George's Chapel Windsor after a grand military funeral. A morning London pageant escorted the body from Westminster Hall while European rulers and the entire English royal family participated in a monumental procession. Col Theodore Roosevelt rode in a closed carriage as the U S representative. The coffin was drawn by blue jackets from Windsor station to the chapel, with the royal party following in full military dress.
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King Edward VII
St., George’s Chapel
Windsor
London
Westminster Hall
King Edward
Queen Victoria
England
Europe
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Victoria
George
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Rey
James DeWelf Perry
R.L. Greene Paper CO
Washington Stes
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Wholey Boiler’ Works
Whipple Street
Providence, K. I
Springfield
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Congton& Carpenter Co
Q Atwry
Cale
Ci H. Angell'& CO
Fe Syebi
Tapi
R. I. Electrical Cal Equipment Co
Malip
Turkish Baths
Ee Koeked R. I
Whitely & Heaton
NUT, Pane Mortgagee
Dorchester
Ins. Ch of
Beston._. incorporated
K.L. Watson &Co
Industrial Trust Co
Herman G. Thiele
State ST
A. W. Orgelman
State Street
SRS
Liams
Wright
G. W.simmons Undertakers
Emma FE. Carry
Telephoris
Constitution Street
Hope St
Bristol, RI
James Dixon
Church Street
Thames Street
Flint I Kate
E.b.munro
John ‘Temple Drury
Drary Bleck
Amilliam G. MU Oe
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Wilbur
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