State Street M E Church Hosts Union Program and Visit
At State Street M E Church in Bristol a Sunday program features the topic Twentieth Century Forces Working for Christian Civilization with special music. Mrs Abeed Faris and her daughters will perform in costume. The third quarterly conference convenes at 8 pm with Rev Dr Francis Cooper presiding.
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St. M. E
Abeed Faris
Providence
Church of the Epiphany
Church of the Messiah
Church of the Saviour
All Saints Church
Beneficent Congregational Church
Central Congregational Church
St. Stephen’s
Calvary Baptist
Trinity Union M. E. Church
First Presbyterian
First Universalist
State Street M. E
Francis Cooper
Women’s Foreign Missionary
Star Theatre Ends Week With Farnum In A Man of Sorrow
Star Theatre presents William Farnum in A Man of Sorrow based on Hoodman Blind with Dorothy Benard. Evening shows offer popular comedies and sequences from William Fox productions. Saturday features DeWolf Hopper in Mr. Goode Samaritan and Hank Mann with Peggy Pearce in His Bread and Butter. Monday brings Billie Burke to the program.
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Dillon
Star Theatre
William Farnum
William Fox
Hoodman
Mr. Farnum
Dorothy Benard
DeWolf Hopper
Peggy Pearce
Triangle Keystone
the Yellow Menace
Billie Burke
Life's Shadows Featured at Pastime Theatre This Saturday
The Pastime Theatre presents Metro pictures each Saturday with large audiences. Tomorrow evening the five act photo drama Life's Shadows offers human interest and drama for local patrons.
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Metro
Strikes in Bristol: National India Rubber plant closed indefinitely
A Bristol labor dispute with the National India Rubber Co ends with a pending settlement and plan resuming next Monday. Police report 80 officers on duty, arrests for concealed weapon, and authorities urge crowds to disperse. Notices posted in English Italian and Portuguese declare the plant indefinitely closed until an agreement is reached.
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National India Rubber Company
Narragansett Rubber Company
Sherman Detective Agency
Boston
Bristol
Lorenzo Domico
Henry Serbst
Domico
Fifth District Court
Narragansett Robbers Company
Cranston Worsted
Thames Street
Namquit Worsted Company
Bradford Street
Col. L. H. Callan
National India Rubber Co
Brushen Proclaimed Skilled Artist and Financier
A Pittsburgh Post notice extols Brushen as both a capable artist and reliable drawee of checks. The praise frames his drawing talent as complemented by sound financial reliability.
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Brushen
Pittsburgh Post
Diversity Called For on the Average Farm
The article argues that diversity of business is crucial for farm success. It suggests a moderate diversity level is preferable to extreme specialization, noting the benefits of varied ventures for stability and growth.
London Ransom Cabs Sparkling in Accent and Jest
A witty exchange contrasts ugly taxicabs with London Ransom cabs prompting a jab at cab aesthetics. The dialogue highlights cultural humor through travel and city branding references.
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London
Farm "movies" bring lively movement across the acres
A description of farm life explains "movies" as moving activities on the land. It notes moving between locations to accomplish tasks and keep work progressing. The piece emphasizes constant motion as a key feature of rural labor.
The Town Joke Reevaluates a Town Thinker
A country town reflects on a man who places himself above others in a sharp critique from the Atchi son Globe. The piece lampoons vanity and social snubs by a local figure.
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Atchison Globe
Has a Chuckle Coming at the Incubator Contest
A humorous note about a wise old hen watching a man attempt to outsmart her game with an incubator. The playful line suggests amusement at the challenge and the routine of hatchery humor.
Neglect Their Opportunity in Pursuit of Humor
The text argues that some speakers fail to be humorous because they avoid earnest effort. It suggests seriousness can be a deliberate, strategic choice that improves delivery and impact.
Statue of Liberty weighs 440000 pounds in New York harbor
Historical note reports the weight of the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor as 440000 pounds. The figure appears in public records and is cited in discussions of the statue's construction and display.
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New York Harbor
President Wilson Re-elected with 272 Electoral Votes
Early returns from all states show Woodrow Wilson leading with 272 electoral votes to Charles Evans Hughes with 243. California New Mexico and North Dakota are reported for Wilson, while Minnesota and New Hampshire remain among the closest states unresolved.
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Woodrow Wilson
Hughes
California
New Mexico
North Dakota
Wilson
Minnesota
New Hampshire
Doubtful States Hold Key to Electoral Puzzle in 1920
In the lingering vote tally 16 electoral votes remain uncertain. California, Minnesota, New Hampshire and Washington show potential splits that could swing the result. Minnesota’s early lead for Hughes but overall close race fuels calls for recounts while border guard ballots may tip the balance. Final results await official canvassing across 2940 precincts and National Guard votes.
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Hughes
California
Wilson
Rowell
Republican State Committee
New Hampshire
Washington
West Virginia
Minnesota
Schmahl
Secretary of State
National Guard
Democrats Lead in House With Narrow Senate Majority
Revised returns show 215 Democrats and 211 Republicans elected to the House with one Independent one Socialist one Progressive and one Progressive Protectionist elected. Four districts remain undecided leaving Democrats at about 217 to 214, yielding a slim majority. Senate tally stands 54 Democrats to 42 Republicans for a 12 vote majority.
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House
West Virginia
New Mexico
Senate
The Creed of a Fool
A short humorous piece proclaims a carefree philosophy asserting that the speaker was born to enjoy life and that others should bear responsibilities. The narrator boasts self import and cleverness while dismissing duty as a burden to neighbors and not self, framing pleasure as the priority.
Obituaries of Gablinski and Metcalf readers
Gablinski infant John L. son of John C. and Agnes M. Gablinski dies at six months. Funeral private. Metcalf Mrs. Richard Metcalf dies at Rhode Island Hospital Providence aged 41. Funeral Saturday Nov 11 at 2 pm from her residence corner Hope and Valley streets relatives invited.
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Gablinski
John L
John C
Agnes M. Gablinski
Metcalf
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence
Richard Metcalf
Hope
Valley Streets
Japanese Create High Nourishment Artificial Coffee
A Japanese inventor claims to have produced an artificial coffee with high nourishment content and strong flavor at low cost. The beverage is presented as a practical, economical alternative to traditional coffee.
No Time to Listen Quote Highlights Busy Lines
Puck laments the era when dialing the world is often blocked by busy lines. The remark captures a common frustration of communication in daily life.
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Puck
Hila Labor Saving Device Rumor Sparks Heiress Marriage
In Boston the Transcript reports a lighthearted exchange about a labor saving device and a plan to marry an heiress. The chatter connects domestic convenience with a high society match, reflecting playful local gossip.
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Hila
Tom
Boston
Transcript
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the Electric Shop
Hope Street
Warren, R. I
B. A. French
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