Editorial analysis of Hughes defeat margins across states
The piece notes Hughes trailed Republican governors in most states by large margins, Dick Beeckman McColl Lodge Whitman, and attributes losses to labor votes, split Progressives, and a war issue slogan that frightened voters into backing Wilson.
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Hughes
Beeckman
Massachusetts
McColl
Senator Lodge
New York State
Whitman
Roosevelt
Wilson
Politician's Home State Defeat Highlights Proverbial Bias
The article notes President Wilson's loss in New Jersey by about 30 000 and Senator Gerry's loss in Warwick by about 300, using sayings on honor and distance to reflect human nature. It cites distance magnifying faults and overlooking virtues, ending with a quip about truth and pity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
New Jersey
United States
Gerry
Rhode Island
Warwick
Lippitt Defeat Seen as Loss for Rhode Island Prestige
The defeat of Senator Henry F. Lippitt is viewed as a prestige loss for Rhode Island at the National Capital. Supporters argued Dixon deserved election for national principles, but Lippitt earned recognition for hard work in his first term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Henry F. Lippitt
Washington
Rhode Island
Dixon
Mr. Lippitt
Rhode Island Breaks GOP Hold with New Democratic Leaders
US Senator Gerri and State Senator Connery end a 40 year Republican run in Rhode Island. The election marks the first Democratic senator in Washington in decades and the Bristol Democrat takes the Senate seat and gains a long awaited party leadership return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerri
Connery
Rhode Island
Washington
General Assembly
Bristol
Ballot marking advice urged for voters after Tuesday's ballots
The article notes that markings on ballots deposited Tuesday suggest speakers should spend time instructing listeners on proper marking to avoid unintentionally losing votes.
Hughes Faces Backlash After Thirteen Ballot Vote
In New York a voter named Mr. Hughes cast a ballot at a laundry voting place where 12 voters preceded him. His thirteenth ballot appears to have sparked the controversy and potential trouble surrounding the polling scene.
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Hughes
New York
West Practically Satisfied With Present Prosperity
The piece notes that Westerners cling to the old saying a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush and seem content with current prosperity here, even if it stems from the European war.
California Vote Mirrors Shifting Political Balance
The passage notes that California's vote could turn the scale this year, signaling a shift in political power from Hell Gate to the Golden Gate and from perdition to glory.
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California
Hell Gate
Golden Gate
Perdition
President's Jest Sparks Praise From Quick Cackles
If the saying holds true, the President must be enjoying a merry spell with fast laughter. The quip suggests a lively mood and ready humor in public moments.
Perhaps the happiest man in Bristol this morning is Postmaster Coggeshall
Dan Shake celebrates as Bristol post office chief Coggeshall receives welcome news this morning. Local officials and residents note his relief and happiness, marking a positive turn for the town’s mail service.
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Bristol
Coggeshall
Dan
Bristol Post Office Hours and Mail Schedule
The Bristol post office opens from 6 45 a m to 7 30 a m with Monty Order Registry and Postal Bank departments operating 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m Mail arrivals occur at 7 00 8 60 a m 2 00 4 00 6 00 7 00 p m and mail closings at 7 30 50 11 50 a m 1 50 5 50 7 15 m Sunday arrivals 8 00 a m and close 4 50 p m
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Bristol
Monty Order, Registry
Express train times listed for Bristol by Adams Express
Schedule shows outward departures at 7.50 11.20 a.m. 2.20 and 5.20 p.m. and inward arrivals at 8.00 10.00 4.00 2.00 4.00 and 7.00 p.m. for Adams Express.
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Bristol
Adams Express
Local Bristol notices mix social events and appointments
Community calendar notes memberships and meetings across Bristol including Odd Fellows Hall Hoards State street saloon events and court appearances. Bristol Council Knights of Columbus and G A R hold sessions as Bristol residents attend dances bridge whist and mock trials with upcoming fundraisers and fairs listed.
Vinol credited for child recovery in New Hampshire notice
A Lakeport family reports their eight year old child revived from weakness and a persistent cough after Vinol. The letter praises Vinol for boosting appetite and vitality, urging other parents to try the remedy. The advertisement cites beets cod liver oil and other nutrients as the active ingredients.
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Lakeport
N. H
Norane
Hope Drug
Emma Metcalf Obituary at Rhode Island Hospital
Mrs Emma Metcalf wife of Richard Metcalf of Hope and Valley streets died Wednesday at Rhode Island Hospital Providence after several days treatment. She was 41 born in England and lived here about 20 years. Besides her husband she leaves several children. Funeral to be held tomorrow at 2 PM from her late residence.
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Richard Metcalf
Emma
Metcalf
Richard, Metcalf
Hope and
Valley Streets
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence
England
Boy Scouts Bazaar Opens With Fraternal Guests in Bristol
The First Bristol Troop of Rhode Island Boy Scouts will hold a bazaar at G A R Hall tomorrow evening with attendees including the Dreadnaught Flock Ladder and Hose Burnside Lodge K of P and other fraternal groups in town and scouts from across the state. A street parade precedes the opening and the Crown Orchestra will provide the music for dancing as a main attraction.
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O. H. Wallace
Bradford
N. H
First Baptist Church
Guiseppe Savirié
Lucia Capone
Esterday
Bristé! Brotherhood
Arthur W.barrett
Sons of Veterans
G. Azry
Bristol Aerie
Aerie Rooms
Bristol Train of Artillery
Brooks Anderson
Philadelphia
Joseph Eckersly
Harold DeWolf
John P. Head
Congregational Street
Angelina
Angelo Panzarella
State Street
M. E
Bristol
R. I. Boy Scouts
Babbitt Post
No. 15
Grand Army Hall
First Bristol
G. A. R. Hall
Itailian Hall
Wood Street
Two Friends
Court Burnside
Order of Foresters
St. Mary’s Hall
B. V. M. Society
St. Mary’s Parish
Club
Columbia Hall
St. Elizabeth’s Social Club
M. E. Church
Sunshine Club
Trinity Parish House
Parish Aid Society
State Street M. E Church
Cercle Lafayette
St. Jeane de Baptiste
Artillery Hall
BOY Scouts
Rhode Island
Dreadnaught
Ladder and Hose Company
Burnside’ Lodge
K. of P
Crown Orchestra
Bowling at Y M C A Sinks Decoys in Narrow Win
The Unknown Bowlers defeated the Decoys on Thursday evening in a three string event. Gray posted a high single of 126 and a three string total of 312 as the scores were tallied.
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Gray
Card of thanks and public notices of sales and ads
A varied collection of thanks notes for sympathy and floral offerings following a bereavement. Classified ads list an up-to-date hen house for sale, two hen houses, incubators, and a request for a first-class shoe repairer. Also offered are a second-hand parlor, a lower tenement for rent, and items for sale such as old silver, porcelain, glass, and a power boat.
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Hrotak
Richard C. Quirk
Foster Hope Street
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Jones
Eree
W. Millard
F. K. Crockford
Oswald
Editorial
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News of
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Odd Fellows
Colt Memorial High School
Robert H. Peterson
Daughters of the American Revolution
Edward G. Easterbrooks
Sherry Avenue
F. M. Dimond
Omar White
Barney Levitiin
Engineers
Rhode Island Naval Militia
State Armory
Church Street
Washington, D. C
National
Pawtucket
Arizona
Phoenix
Prew
St Louis
Atents Gold Mining Company
Robert McG’ee
United Brothers’ Lodge
No. 13
Ellis A. Cranston
Board of Grand Officers
Fairbanks
Edgehill
Pythian
Castle Hall
Hope Street
Lucretia Temple
Mark Bailey
Sagamore
O R. Siegel
Eugene V. Hughes
St Joseph’s Church
St Joseph’s Hospital
Owen Hughes
Franklin and
Wood Streets
Stephen W. Hopkins
High Street
Lewis
Gardiner West
Pasaflena
Cal
Warren
Mt. Hope
Phyllis Patstone
Mt. Hope Avenue
Ora Horton
Effie Wennerholm
Edward Trudell
This Town
Ruth Ingram
Norman Wennerholm
Manuel P. Goulart
Henry Trudell
George Ingram
Harold Cary
Fred Patstone
Riverside
Charles S. Greenwell
Sunnyside Farm
Metacom Avenue
Mr Greenwell
Col Merton A. Cheesman
Thomas J. Mahoney
Kingston
Greenwell
D. & C. Brand
Maine
Dodge & Camtiel
Providence, RB
Jacob Grabbert
Mrs
Bernard Moiles
Insurance and Mortgages
N. J. Golden
E. W. Weaver
Union Street
Edward F. Kearns
Padents
South Main Street
Pearl Street
Aetna Protection
B. W. Wall
Bristol, B. L
L Keaney
Fas Spark Syonesee
Imoneae
Cogeshail
Pearce
J. Bottomley
Clark
Zee Ae
W. Bortensky
Agate
Cca
Aurea Hanks
Ay Rik
Herreshoff' Mfg. Co
Frank K. Crockford
Ana
TOV Ae
Phoenix Office
Pune
Champion Shop
365 State Street
Phoonix Office
R. H. Dunbar
Burton W. Little
Poplar St
Newport
Fairbanks & Morse
Bristol Boat Yards
B. L Lindley
Howe Street
K. K. H. Dewol
Burton Street
Peterericns
HONIX
Phoenix Offic
Dee
J. F'Gilroy
Rye
S A. LL. E
Gorham's Express
Young's Drug Store
Gay’s Gallery OF Art
Fall River
Mass
The
Pure Food Store
Heinz
R. I. Greening
Baldwin
Concord
Niagara
Tokay
Malaga
Charles A. Johnson
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