03 Oct 1924
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1924
Page
1
Democratic and Republican conventions in Elks Auditorium nominated state officers with United States Senator as the main contest. Governor Flynn secured the Senate seat on the second ballot after initial tallies showed Flynn 79 and Gainer 68, with Green and O'Shaunessey also in the race.
Jesse H Metcalf was nominated by acclamation at Infantry Hall for the U S Senate to fill the unexpired term of the late Colt and the next six year term. Aram J Pothier won the governorship on the first ballot in a three cornered contest with 248 votes, Davis of Westerly 24, Kennedy of Woonsocket 6. The slate includes Nathaniel W Smith for Lieutenant Governor Ernest L Sprague for Secretary of State Richard W Jennings for General Treasurer Charles P Siston for Attorney General.
In the First District Clark Burdick of Newport and Richard S. Aldrich of Warwick are named as candidates. In the Third District Louis Monast of Pawtucket is listed as a candidate.
At the annual meeting of the Congregational Club of the First Congregational Church officers for the ensuing year were elected: President Miss Mabel L Gardner Vice President Miss Carrie A Thomas Secretary Mrs Elisha Hibbert Treasurer Mrs Edward P Church Executive Board Mrs John W Church Mrs William Hobbs Mrs Robert F Munro and Mrs Earle K Dunbar Annual reports showed the club to be flourishing A rummage sale was voted to be held Thursday October 9 in the D Wolf Inn.
Goldenrod Troop No 1 in John Post Reynolds School met Wednesday under Capt Mrs J Henry Tuplin and Lieut Elizabeth Marz. Candidates for four patrol leaders were submitted and will be elected at the next meeting. Miss Viola Palmer led scout games after business.
George E. Luther of this town and Amelia Greene of Swansea publicly announce their marriage intentions in a formal notice.
Warren and Bristol race to edge in game three with Lynch and Kamp as the planned pitchers. Eddie Murphy and Jock Malone join Bristol batt ing plans while Warren adds two new outfielders to support Beauregard.
The Casino venue reports full dancing season with Saturday crowds and a full hall. Management begins expanding dining space to seat over 400 by month end. Manager Clover Miller arranges suppers and banquets for parties. The Colored Jazz Orchestra returns to entertain tomorrow evening.
A chimney blaze in a three tenement house owned by Mrs Rebecca Baron on Catherine Street caused slight damage after 7 30 PM. The Hydraulion engine and Hose Company also put out a car fire owned by Francesco Bisignano on High Street near Bourn Street with minimal damage.
At the Bristol County Clergy meeting in the State Street MFE Church Rev Charles W Martin presiding it was voted to conduct a lecture course starting in November and featuring a list of prominent speakers. Before the business session the Ladies Aid Society served a supper to the attending clergy.
A robbery at the variety store of Loms Mo Lasks, at State and Thames streets, involved breaking a Thames street window and stealing cigars cigarettes and zone tickets used on Consolidated trains. Patrolman Demers found the break at 10 45. Chief Kelley suspects the work of the boss.
Both parties plan caucuses in the Artillery Armory. The Democratic meeting is next Thursday at 7 30 p m to nominate a Senator two Representatives elect a Town Committee and two State Central Committee members. The Republican caucus is Friday at 7 30 p m to nominate a Senator and two Representatives.
The American Legion Auxiliary Kearney Unit No. 6 holds its regular monthly meeting this evening at 8 p.m. in G. A. R. Hall. All members are urged to attend as many important matters will be discussed.
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