Bristol Voices Unite Behind War Efforts and Women’s Roles
Editorial highlights Wilson appointing Hughes as aircraft production investigator and postwar unity among Roosevelt Taft. It praises Bristol’s patriotic spirit in Red Triangle and K of C, Liberty Loan, Red Cross drives, and especially the crucial, praised contributions of Bristol’s women to the campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Roosevelt
Taft
Red Cross
Bristol
Liberty Loan
Army Ordnance Dept reports meeting oversea shipment demands
The Army Ordnance Department says it has met all demands of the new program for overseas troop shipment. No infantryman sails without a U S Model 1917 rifle bayonet belt haversack pack carrier cartridge belt full mess gear. Tonnage limits shipments of ordnance, with French 75 and 155 mm artillery and American heavy railway guns already in France to meet needs. Sufficient machine guns are ready for American forces in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Ordnance Department
France
Insurance for military in force reaches millions
More than 2,000,000 members of American fighting forces are now insured by the United States Government. About 11,000 applications are received daily. Insurance must be applied for within 120 days after joining the service.
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United Sates
Memorial Day Assembly for Herbert F Bennett Camp
Members of Herbert F Bennett Camp No 8 SOV are asked to meet at G R Hall at 830 am in dark clothes and white gloves to join the Memorial Day parade and assist Babbitt Post in the exercises. Nonmembers in town are invited to participate with the Camp in the observances.
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Herbert F. Bennett Camp
Sons of Veterans
G . R. Hall
Babbitt Post
H F Bennett Camp
Bristol and Vicinity Notes Highlight Local Events
Local factory workers from the National India Rubber Company report fire and labor troubles with three discharges. Charles Paull offers a $100 reward for stolen wooden benches on the Common. New ice business venture buys 1000 tons. Community news covers parade participation, retirements, and local honors, including Brown University graduate Roswell Bosworth and banker notes. Italian residents honor Italy’s war entry with a parade and ceremonies.
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National India Rubber Company
Charles Paull
G Lombardi
P Lucien
Ferdinand Bruno
Joseph J Bruno
U S. Navy
New London
National City Bank of New York
Bosworth
New York Bank
William Chafee
Providence
Cecil
DeWitt
Chafee
Frank Marullette
Belvedere
Rhode Island Hospital
Bristol
Italy
Federal Building
Italian Hall
Wood Street
Memorial Day parade plans and community notices
Memorial Day parade plans feature torpedo boat and submarine chaser crews invited to participate. Local social notes mention visits by the Brinkworths and Tobins, whist club prizes, and civic events at St Mary’s Church with a May procession and a crowned statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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Charles L. Hughes
Colt Memorial High School
John J Dennis
Manuel Dennis
Company B
6Th
U S. Engineers
Priv
Dennis
Camp
Hartford
Conn
St Mary’s Church
Catherine Gallagher
Thomas J Gillan
Donovan
National service furloughs bring Camp Devens boys home
Sergis. Thomas A. Dwyer, John Murphy, Joseph L. Diffy and Obe diah Devol of Camp Devens were among the boys in National service who were home Sunday on brief furloughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergis
Thomas A. Dwyer
John Murphy
Joseph L. Diffy
Obediah Devol
Camp Devens
Local Births and a Widow's Anniversary Noted
In this town multiple births are announced: Arcello May 20 a daughter to Mr. and Mrs Vincenzo Arcello. Colle May 25 a daughter to Mr. and Mrs Antone otle. Coppolo May 27 a daughter to Mr. and Mrs Antonio Coppolo. Lewis May 25 a son to Mr. and Mrs Frank Lewis. Medeiros May 21 a son to Mr. and Mrs Antone Medeiros. Scolaro May 18 a son to Mr. and Mrs Placido Scolaro. Shaw May 25 a son to Mr. and Mrs Clarence Shaw. Stanzione May 23 a son to Mr. and Mrs Luigi Stanzione. Whittemore May 27 Mrs Janet Whittemore widow of Samuel E Whittemore aged 80.
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Arcello
Vincenzo Arcello
Colle
Antone Otle
Coppolo
Antonio Coppolo
Lewis
Frank Lewis
Medeiros
Antone Medeiros
Scolaro
Placido Scolaro
Shaw
Clarence Shaw
Stanzione
Luigi Stanzione
Walkout at Pump Room Reinstatement Demand
About 200 workers at the Pump Room of the National India Rubber Company walked out this forenoon in an orderly protest. They sought reinstatement of several coworkers who had been discharged. The dissatisfied men resumed work at 1 o clock this afternoon.
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Theational India Rubber Company
Cambridge man spared probation in non-support case
Joseph Caton of Cambridge Mass was released on probation for three months after a Fifth District Court session before Judge F Hammill. Sentencing was deferred. Two embezzlement charges against Frank Lopes were continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth District Court
Joseph Caton
Cambridge Mass
F. Hammill
Frank Lopes
Manuel de Lima Pleads Not Guilty in Assault Case
Manuel de Lima pleaded not guilty to violent assault on Maria de Lima and the case was continued for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel de Lima
Maria de Lima
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Hope Street
R. L
Phenix
Phernix New
H. M. Darling
Northup Bros
Richard C Quirk
Place & Foster
INDFX
Basket Party
Ice Firm
Meats Notice
Y. M. Cc
Hasbrouck
YMCA
Naval Armory
Mbardi & Lucien
Liberty Market
Phenix Eeees
Balute
Editorial
Adams Express
Post Office
A.M. P.M
News of
Suzman
Phoenix
John
Brinkworth and Son
Jack
Niagara Falls
N .Y
Tobin
Franklin Street
Harry S. Young
C O. F. Thompson
Fred Wilbur
H. R. Newman
Waterman
Edward D Kunz
N. G Herreshoff, Jr
Watertown
Herreshoff
Madison Barracks
Aviation Signal Corps
Edward B Aldrich
Senator Aldrich
Brown University
Aldrich
Warwick Neck
Clinton T Sherman
The
Industrial Trust Company
New Ice Firm
Lombardi
Lucien
Macon
Dodge & Camfield Co
Exchange Place
Catler Exchange
EB. L
J. F. Gilroy
Mt. Hope Bay
N Ingram
MRE
Erberg
K. A. Ost
Garfield A Bris
Central Street
Ente, OL
R. I
E. W. Weaver
Pierce Avenue
Gorham’s Express
Young’s Drug Store
Uda
Warren
O'Wolf Inn
St. Mary's Church
Blas
Phoenix Office
John V. GE
Basterbrooks
Gov
BRAS
Tomer
Liberty Market Telephone No
Corner High and Church Streets
Maisie i Hi
Mary Pickford
Stella Maris
William J. Locks
Burton-Holmes
Yellowstone
Paramount Pictograph
Jack Pickford
Tom Sawyer
Bristol Auto Shop
Bethlehem
Rex
Federal Tire Repairing Co
Pure Food Store
Armour
Cis
Majestic Brand
Charles A. Johnson
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