Drunken man stopped on tracks narrowly avoids fatal train
Miss Walsh sisters on Warren’s Consolidated tracks at Wood Street discover a drunken man named Ames H. Malone from Fall River lying on the rails as a train nears. Police take Malone to a backup overnight to sober up and discharge him Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Consolidated Railroad
Wood Street
Walsh
Ames H. Malone
Fall River
Cronin
Malone
Three Quarters Paint Inquiry From New Jersey Neighbor
A Plainfield resident asks why paint is not sold in fractional measures like three quarters two thirds or half. The letter cites a case where 15 gallons were used and 11 gallons of Devoe, then contrasts true full measure paint with weak short measure paint. It names Devoe as the leading brand and identifies two sorts of manufacturers, Devos Co and Easterbrooks selling their paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Higgins
Plainfield
N.J
Devoe
Traly
F. W. Devos & Co
O. Easterbrooks
Advertised Letters Week Ending October 8
List of letters waiting for recipients includes men Arthur Huntington Clarence B Nichols Crist Morton Arthur Preston and women Mrs John Fahey Miss M Sullivan Miss Emma F Robinson Mrs Mary Mollux. Foreign names include Joseph N peteers Vento Horie Obrvitz Benito Savares Cordeiro Raffaele de Longis Preque Figi Virginio Goaquin de Rocha Joao Fibreiano Mar Bernardo Chrap pori Jakub Rita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Huntington
Clarence B. Nichols
Crist Morton
Arthur Preston
John Fahey
M. Sullivan
Emma F. Robinson
Mary Mollux
Joseph N. Peteers
Vento
Horie Obrvitz
Benito Savares Cordeiro
Raffaele de Longis
Preque Figi
Virginio Goaquin de Rocha
Joao Fibreiano Mar
Bernardo Chrappori
Jakub Rita
No. Title Found in Readable Text
Oct 13 dance in Pokanoket Hall with Christie’s orchestra followed by Oct 15 dance in Pokanoket Hall with Straig’s Brothers orchestra. Oct 15 to 25 marks the Seventh annual fair of King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 1 at Artillery Armory. Oct 23 Bristol hosts a Catholic T A Union state parade. A stray line mentions entertainment titled Day and Night With Our Life Beant, with garbled elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pokanoket Hall
Christie’s Orchestra
Straig' S Brothers
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company
Artillery Armory
T. A. Union
Bristol
Firat
Star Cort RG
Jilatiafod Entertainment
Jasmin Bonds Mi-olaa Nature’s Care For Dyspepsia
A notice describes Mi-olaa Nature's Care for dyspepsia with a guarantee bond signed by the local druggist firm. The bond promises no ordinary promise and states the guarantee is simple and plain, with cost-free terms if it fails.
Guarantee Bond for Miona Refund on Return of Empty Box
I hereby agree to refund the money paid for Miona on return of empty box if the purchaser reports it has failed to cure dyspepsia or stomach troubles. This guarantee covers two boxes or a month’s treatment. Price 60c per box. TM.
Mi o na remedy claims cure for chronic stomach trouble
An advertisement asserts Mi o na can cure years of stomach distress with one or two boxes restoring health. It promises improved appetite, stronger nerves in the stomach, and prevention of chronic invalidism. Warrants the product with no risk unless it helps the user.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Jasmin
Bristol News Roundup Highlights Local Events and Meetings
A Bristol observer notes snowfall around 1 on Sunday. The Veteran Association of Artillery met at the armory last night. Edward Cunningham is ill with diphtheria at 89 Congregational Street, under Dr. O R Siegel. King Philip Engine Company plans a Knightsville firemen's fair on October 29. Robert W Nelson started as clerk at Bristol Branch of Industrial Trust Co. Walter Rogers travels to Denver for health. Arthur Bann joins Star Laundry Co. in Fall River. Ladies Auxiliary Y M C A meets Thursday at 8 p m. School committee meeting was dispensed for lack of quorum. A missionary gathering is planned for Oct 18 at Rev Walbee's home, 169 Wood Street. Mr and Mrs John F Duncan of Waterbury are visiting. In tennis, R W Nelson advances to finals in lower half. A two story dwelling on Constitution Street near Pearse Ave, owned by William M Darling estate, sold for $1850 to William A Darling at public auction. Judge Bosworth acted as agent. O L Straight was auctioneer. An incident at Church Street Wharf left Abram Myers and Frank Stuart soaked but unharmed. Trinity Church’s Young Men’s Parish Club organized for winter with officers listed. District Court held a special session. Peter A Oichership pleaded guilty to illegal liquor selling in Barrington and was fined and jailed. Emerson B Martin also pleaded guilty to chicken theft and jailed 60 days. Police Chief Bowden escorted the defendants to Cranston. Bristol Opera House hosts a Citizens rally featuring Gov Garvin, Congressman Granger, and Joseph McDonald. caucus may nominate local senator and representative, per last election support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company
Knightsville
Robert W. Nelson
Bristol
Industrial Trust Company
Walter Rogers
W. L. McKees’ Butler
Denver
Arthur Bann
R. L Drag Company
Star Laundry Company
Fall River
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Thoraday
F. EB. Walbee
Wood Street
John F. Duncan
Waterbury
Conn
Robert Connery
Excelsior Tennis Club
R. W. Nelson
O. L. Bosworth
OU. H. Straight
District Court
Oo. L Bosworth
Peter A. Oichership
Barrington
Bristol County
Emerson EB. Martin
Providence
Bowden
Martin
Cranston
Qitizens
General Assembly
The Big Stick Necessary to Uphold the Flag
The Louisville Herald argues the big stick policy has long earned public backing when wielded sanely and safely. It cites Washington against the British, Jackson at New Orleans, Taylor and Scott in Mexico, Grant against disunion, and McKinley against Spain as examples of decisive force necessary to defend the flag.
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Louisville Herald
Washington
Jackson
New Orleans
Zachary ,Taylor and
Scott
Grant
McKinley
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
If troubled with a weak digestion try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They will do you good. For sale by W. H W. Boftington.
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W. H W. Boftington
Scott's Emulsion advertisement and price notice
Scott's Emulsion promotes life and strength for men women and children. It claims to aid consumption recovery and sustain growth in children, with claims of nourishment for pale girls and sickly boys. Free samples offered. price 50 cents and one dollar. distributed by Scott & Bowne at 409 415 Pearl Street New York. Bowling at Casino.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
William B Kimball Celebrates 94th Birthday at Hope Street Home
William B. Kimball marked his 94th birthday at his Hope street residence with some friends visiting to offer congratulations and wishes for health. Born October 11, 1810 in Warwick Rhode Island he enjoyed good health and active faculties, having traveled alone recently 35 to 40 miles to visit a relative. He held varied posts in Rhode Island industries, served briefly as a state senator in 1847, and later as town council member before moving to Bristol in 1855 to oversee Pokanoket Steam Mill. He retired from business in 1870 and has a son Charles Edmunds Kimball of Summit New Jersey, a Brown University alumnus and railroad and mining figure.
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William B. Kimball
Hope Street
Mr. Kimball
Mrs. Kimball
Warwick
R. L
Amos Kimball
Hannah (Edmunds) Kimball
Kimball
Scituate
Geneal Assembly
Bristol
Pokanoket
Charles Edmunds Kimball
Summit
N. J
Brown University
Farmer Rankin's Roosevelts: 22,000 acres and 700 hands
David Rankin of Tarkio Missouri is described as the nation's most extensive individual farmer. He owns 22 000 acres across 14 Missouri farms managed by a foreman. Rankin employs up to 700 field hands in summer and ships 8 000 hogs and 7 500 cattle yearly. He praises Roosevelt as a Republican leader and supports Panama Canal expansion.
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Roosevelt
David Rankin
United States
Missouri
Rankin
Tarkio
Leslie's Weekly
Panama Canal
Inman
Wall Street
D. Rankin
Cause of Lockjaw A Germ in Dirt and Wounds
Lockjaw or tetanus arises from a bacillus found in street dirt. It remains inactive until it enters a wound and air is excluded, then it produces a virulent poison. Chamberlain's Pain Balm, an antiseptic, destroys germs and speeds healing. sold by W. A. Buffington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. A. Buffington
Theodore Roosevelt on farmers and American spirit
Roosevelt argues that country districts retain the true American spirit and healthful democracy. He cites townsfolk farmers as the backbone of leadership, independence, and community, linking farmer welfare to national well being across speeches from Bangor and Sioux Falls between 1902 and 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Roosevelt
Bangor
United States
Sioux Falls
Anti Roosevelt Propaganda Critique in Baltimore News
The Baltimore News argues against characterizing Theodore Roosevelt as a George III a rowdy or a fool. It contends that portraying him thus fuels anti Roosevelt hysteria and suggests that extravagant denunciation is the most effective tactic for the propaganda campaign to influence voters.
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Baltimore News
Roosevelt
George III
Roosevelt as Issue Divides Democratic Press
The Green Bay Gazette notes Democratic papers claim Roosevelt as the issue while observing Republicans do not repudiate him. The piece suggests a partisan framing without evidence of GOP desertion from supporting Roosevelt.
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Green Bay Gazette
Roosevelt
Interparliamentary Union Meets the Strong Man of Peace
In Washington the Interparliamentary Union delegates are welcomed as representatives shaping peace and international justice. President states aim to advance arbitration treaties, call for a second Hague Congress, and urge unceasing effort toward mutual rights and responsibilities among nations and individuals. He vows to issue a conference call soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interparliamentary Union
Washington
The
Earth
United States
the Hague
Tinkering Patching Propping as Postscript Judge's View
The letter is described as tinkering patching and propping a position not yet vertebrate. It acts as a postscript to the judge's acceptance speech, presenting a second divergent thought on the issues.
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The
New York Mail
What the Democrats Want in Hornellsville Times
The Hornellsville Times notes a growing impression that the Democratic party seeks a silver standard thinly plated with gold. The piece characterizes the fiscal idea as a cautious hybrid proposal attracting debate among party supporters.
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Hornellsville
Democratic Party
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Gains Wide Popularity
The remedy is praised for curing colds and grip and preventing pneumonia, while also treating croup and whooping cough. It contains no opium, suits all ages, and is pleasant to take. Sold by W. H. Buffington.
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Chamberlain
Os Steem
W. H. Buffington
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Puno Hay Specialties Co
Lafayette St
Newark
New Jersey
R. I. Drug CO
Hope
R. W. Turner
A. J Jasmin Signs
Cvitizen
Veteran Association of Artillery
Edward Cunningham
Congregational Street
O.r.siegel
Abram Myers
Frank Stuart
Church Street
Young Men’s Parish Club
Trinity Church
W. BR. Trotter
W. F. Kirkwood
S. Stuart
Thomas Hunt
Stewart
Harry Bush
B. Moyers
Casino
Greene
Greeny’s
Dickerson
Monroe
Wiley
Simmons
Goodspeeds
KE. Dickerson
Sweet
Mackenzie
Jeffries
Cornell
Theodore Roosevelt
Dental Association
Westminster Street
R. I
Hubert A. Lewis
D.D. S
Beecham
Tions
Hague
Dr. Peery
A.J. Jasmin
R. J. Drug CO
Jake Molaskey
Baker’s
Barber Soop
Easterbrook’s Block
B. Paull
Newport & Providence Railway Company
Newport
City Hall
Riverside
Franklin Street
N.Y
N.H. & Hartford Railroad Electric Car Service
Constitution Street
Fox Point
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