First Constitutional Convention Session in Philadelphia 1787
The piece notes the May 25 1787 start of the U S Constitutional Convention with George Washington as president and delegates such as Benjamin Franklin James Madison Edmund Randolph Alexander Hamilton and James Wilson among the fifty five from thirteen states except Rhode Island. It lauds the founding of the Constitution as a durable rock foundation and urges Rhode Island to seek similarly noble and selfless leaders for any future state constitutional change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
Edmund Randolph
Alexander Hamilton
James Watson
Roosevelt praised by thinking people over bonus bill stance
A columnist blasts Congress for inaction on a bonus bill pledging support to Roosevelt’s anti bonus position. They criticize lawmakers for passing buck to the Senate and bowing to lobbyists, warning of chaotic outcomes from "printing-press money" and urging voters to recognize the danger posed by spineless lawmakers and lobby influence.
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House of Representatives
Dan'te Undeset
Adeph
Senate
Parents Pay Damages Case Highlights Parental Responsibility
Local boys faced court for wilful destruction of windows in two public buildings. Their fathers paid the damages, and the column urges firmer parental authority, arguing for stronger corrective measures as a lesson to youths.
Bristol Community Events and Local Notices Highlight Bristol June Activities
Local items announce visits and gatherings in Bristol including Mrs Minnie R Burnham visiting in Edgar MA, the Bristol Taxpayers Association meeting in Columbia Hall, and celebrations for Memorial Day planning. Also listed are sales from Suzmans Specialty Shoppe, church events at First Congregational, and a juvenile court appearance for a 14 year old charged with breaking and entering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack DeFelice
Wood Street
William T Baker
Frederick W Serbst
Mr DeFelce
Property Application at Pozzi's Drug Store
An application filed at Pozzi's Drug Store concerns the petition of eight persons led by P Colt BH Dan AnNen as agent for the property request. The filing outlines the corporate or statutory steps required for the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pozzi's
Colt
Dan AnNen
Marionette Show at Girl Scout County Fair
An event at the Girl Scout County Fair in Bristol on Saturday June 8 features a Marionette Show by Fall River Girl Scouts. Local troops built and will perform their own marionettes, under Mrs Sidnes Herreshaff in charge of the program.
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Bristol
Rver
Sidnes Herreshaff
Train time cut 15 minutes on Yankee Clipper route
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad announces schedule gains with the Yankee Clipper and the Merchants Limited reducing running times by 15 minutes each way. The improved service covers New York Providence and Boston effective May 26.
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Spirit of the Times
New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Yankee Clipper
Merchants Limited
New Havens
New York
Providence
Boston
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Bristol Phenix Publishing Company
R. I
Roswell S. Bosworth
Joseph P. Quartare
Bradford St
Corner of Thames
Rhode Island
Represent.ee
Coblins
Roosevelt
Young Men’s
Makowsky’s
Bowen Motors, Inc
Market Street, Warren, R. I
The
Phanix
Minnie R. Burnham
Edgartown Mass
Lena Dunbar
Oliver Street
Dunn
Isis
Suzman’s Specialis
Adv
Bristol Taxpayers Associatoin
Columbia Hall
James F Duff
Ady
Burnside Memorial
Fred Suzman
Otis T (Gilmore
Activites i Providence
First Congregational Church
Mornig
Traines
Mer
Amne
Daugher
Providence Homepathic Hospital
Memoral
Suzman’s
Guy Cee Bela
Sigmi
Beadford Society
Trinity
Parish
Advn
Naturalization Fund
Timene Charttung
Suzman
Charles M. Connery
Urton Street
Bristol Home Demonstration Club
Frances E Bates
Rhode Island Federation of Carden Clubs
Conners
Eddie Pasqua
Garfield Ave
Colonial CO. C
BT A
Rockwell Hall
Iti
Gpeove
Haek
Waite
Rotary
Jacol Molasky
Stevans Poultry Bparm
Mt Edenyes Awe
Howers
Terre
John Maarsh
State Street
Lehees gQatapge
Woartren
Coomer Avenue
Wouren
H J Slater
Pearse Sare
Louis Tortorice
Stile Street
Williama
Joseph Silva
Prospect Street
Thaetol R. 1
Platt Street
Bristol Narrows
Walter Remieres
Church Street
P. Deven
Garfield Avenue
Girl Scout
Hope Circle
Benpplt OV
Hope St. Mello’s Building
Eee Daend Ds
LEDGE
Ochee Spring Water CO
OF Providence
Newman Bros
Hope St
Campanello Bros
Wood St
Model Grocery
High St
Pure Food Store
Buffington's Pharmacy
Ferncroft
Jersey
Providence Line
Fox Point Wharf
N. Y
Buffington
Hoéy Street
Pound Massano
Ware
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