Wellman Aims Atlantic Crossing In Airship America
Walter Wellman 62, famed for North Pole attempts, launches the dirigible America from Atlantic City to cross the Atlantic. The cigar shaped envelope 228 feet long carries two 80 horsepower motors plus a donkey engine, with a 27 foot life boat and equilibrator system to reduce ballast. Five crew plus wireless gear. weather reports note storms and calm seas as aviation experts predict possible catastrophe.
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America
Ocean
Walter Wellman
North Pole
Atlantic
Atlantic City
Wellman
Mr. Wellman
Count Zeppelin
Seronauticst
Zeppelin
Mentor
Sutton
Neb
Cincinnati Evening Post
Washington
Chicago Herald
Chicago Record-Herald
Atlantic Coast
Siascon
Obituary of William O Jenkins Comrade at Soldiers Home
William O Jenkins of the Soldiers Home was found dead in bed Sunday morning from acute indigestion and heart trouble per Medical Examiner Dr W Fred Williams. A Civil War veteran of Company F Fifth Rhode Island Heavy Artillery, he died at age 69 after arriving in town the day before from Wyoming R I L. He is survived by two brothers, one in Wyoming and one in Hope RI. Funeral services were held at 11 at Trinity Church, with burial in the Soldiers lot at North Cemetery.
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William O. Jenkins
W. Fred Williams
Jenkins
Fifth
Rhode Island Heavy Artillery
Wyoming
R. L
KR. 1
Hope
V. W
R. Trotter
Trinity Church
North Cemetery
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Luther Dies at 2 A.M. Aged 96 in Bristol
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Luther wife of Albert C Luther died at home 18 Cottage Street Bristol after a yearlong illness cancer of the intestines the cause. She was born in Swansea Massachusetts September 18 1810 and married in 1854. She leaves husband five children two daughters two sons and several grandchildren and a sister in North Raynham. Funeral Friday at 1 30 from Cottage Street home with Rev Braik E Talbee officiating interment at North Cemetery.
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Mary Elizabeth Luther
Albert C. Luther
Cottage Street
Luther
Swansea
Mass
Oliver Cromwell
Annie (Wood) Sherman
Albert C.gother
Bristol
Charles A. Luther
William FF. Luther
Fall River
George H. Lather
Braik E. Talbee
North Cemetery
Fragmented Quotation Reflects a Stumbling Auto Tale
A garbled excerpt questions how a man’s wife became thin and able to hobble about. The fragment mentions an automobile and suggests that wealth is not proved by a car but by prior possession or circumstance.
Dear Mel New Umbrella Speaks Of Starbound Woes
A whimsical line voice laments being used up, with an eager appetite for resilience. The personified umbrella speaks to Mel about feeling worn but hopeful, blending playful metaphor with a light mood.
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Mel
If Women Only Knew The Backache Cure Promise
Bristol readers endorse Dean's Kidney Pills as a relief for backache and kidney pain. A Bristol woman reports night-time distress and fatigue eased after using the product, claiming her kidneys returned to normal function. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, agents for US. Remember the name Doan's.
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Feinira
Dean
Bristol
Josephine
J Hi Young & Co
Foater-Milburn
Buffalo
New,York
United States
Asipaingdlti
Fekie
Barrington Considers Town Ownership of Water Works
A Barrington committee, formed last June to study the water supply, recommends the town own the water works. It arose after an attempt by Barrington Water Company to secure a 50 year franchise with Bristol and Warren Water Works Company, rejected by a large vote. Proposals include Bosho Lake Tiffanys Pond Anpawamscott Brook and Echo Lake as supplies with Echo Lake favored as best. The Town Council will act soon.
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Barrington
Barrington Water Company
Bristol and Warren Water Works Company
Bosho Lake
Tiffany’sa
Echo Lake
Bristol and Warren
Advertised Letters List for Week Ending October 15
Advertised letters for the week ending Oct 15 include John J Henwood, Orestenko Nigrelli, Morris Nigrelli, Mrs Turner, Roberta Corscaden, Nashua Card & Glazed Paper Co, Agnes Theitze Serque, Irving Sanford.
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John J. Henwood
Orestenko Nigrelli
Morris” Nigrelli
Turner
Roberta Corscaden
Nashualard & "Glazed Paper “Co
Agnes Theitze
VINOL Trusts for Strength and Blood Gain
A Greensboro, North Carolina resident testifies that Vinol, a tonic iron and cod liver oil product without grease, strengthened her weakened condition and improved her blood. The ad claims retail satisfaction guaranteed with money back if not perfect. A Bristol drugstore promotes the product with the testimonial.
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Wells
Reminiscences of Bristol from 10 and 20 Years Ago
The Phoenix notes progress on the suburban elevating railroad between Providence and Bristol with rails laid beyond Half-Way Hill. Obituaries include John G. Watson of Bristol’s National Kagis Bank from heart failure in Providence. Also reported are European travel by Mr and Mrs Wallis Howe, Thomas Mahoney visiting relatives, Josiah F Peckham Jr heading to University of Pennsylvania, and the death of Benjamin L West by illuminating gas. The new fire station for Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1 will open for public inspection. Bristol braces for December 1 free mail delivery.
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Providence
Bristol
Bristol Neck
John G. Watson
National Kagis Bank
Providence- Washington Insurance Company
Wallis E. Howe
Europe
Thomas Mahoney
Georgiaville
Josiah F. Peckham, Jr
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Benjamin L. West
Supreme Court
High
Church Streets
El Sol launches as largest Philadelphia shipyard vessel
The steamship El Sol, 400 feet long with 4300 ton capacity, built at Cramp's yard, was launched last Saturday becoming the largest merchant vessel from Philadelphia. Harry Shepard of New York visited town Tuesday as a Republican caucus met in Town Hall Thursday evening electing Isaac F Williams as chairman and James C Salisbury as secretary. Delegates to District Convention named Herbert F Bennett Philo V Cady Eugene A Rounds with alternates Charles Chase H M Thompson TI H Crowley. Hydraulion Engine No 1 joined Pawtucket parade Thursday with Bristol Fire Drum Band. Bristol Train of Artillery Bristol Light Infantry Babbitt Post G A R Camp No 8 S of V marched Tuesday, joined Cotton Centenary parade with Bristol Fite and DEnm Band. Capt James Lawlees Hezekiah W Oburah left Tuesday for New York and sailed Wednesday on the steamer Plymouth for trial.
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el Sol
Philadelphia
Cramp
Harry Shepard
The
Rubber Clothing Company of
New York
Town Hall
Isaac F. Williams
James C. Salisbury
Herbert F
Bristol Train of Artillery
Bristol Light Infantry
Babbitt Post
Pawtucket
Bristol
Plymouth
Harvest Supper and Social Events in G A R Hall
Coming events list shows a Harvest Supper in G A R Hall on Oct 18 under Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps, a Thursday evening supper in First Baptist Okturah under Mite Society, a Saturday social and dance in G Hall by Social Dero, and a Halloween dance in G A R Hall on Oct 31 organized by J Coggeshall H Springer and J McMahon with Bristol County Poultry Show and air details misread.
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A. R. Hall
Babbitt Woman’s Relief Corps
Baptist Okturah
Mite ‘Society
Hallow
J. Coggeshall
H. Springer
J. McMahon
Bristol County
Rair
D. D. D. Prescription Offer For Skin Troubles
A local ad promotes D. D. D. Prescription oil of wintergreen thymol and glycerine for eczema and skin diseases. For 25 cents, customers can obtain a trial size bottle from J. H. Young & Co. at 479 Hope Street, promising instant relief and potential cure after years of success.
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Chicago
D. D. D. Company
Local Option and Rhode Island's Tax Debate
A letter to the editor argues for local option in taxation, noting Rhode Island’s opposition to the single tax but urging direct legislation. The writer cites World examples, petitions from manufacturers and merchants, and calls for initiative referendums and recall to empower citizens against Legislature control.
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the Phoenix
William M. Bowen
Joint
New Zealand
Australia
Canada
Germany
Rhode Island
Senate
Local pride questioned over colonial era boasting
A Providence letter criticizes overblown colonial and revolutionary boasts. The author urges action to justify past achievements and asks readers to channel pride into present efforts rather than mere bragging.
Public Benefits From New Tunnels Transform New York
The Christian Herald notes Cassatt and McAdoo as public benefactors behind vast projects easing metropolitan congestion. Opening the Hudson and East River tunnels and subway links, New York expands toward suburban areas, aiming to surpass London in future population. Travel times on Long Island lines drop markedly, cutting Jamaica to 19 minutes and reducing many branch times, signaling major transit and growth implications.
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McAdoo
Haat River
New York City
Hudson
East Rivers
Manhattan Island
Terminal
London
Long Island
New’ York
Jamaica
Montauk
Valley Stream
Freeport
Babylon
Long Beach
Hunt Rockaway
Arverne
Far Rockaway
Huntington
Woodside
College’ Point
the Christian Hérald
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William C. Jenkins
Reed House Furnishing Co
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J. H. Young & Go
Hope Street
Kennedy
Canal Street
W.P
Sherwin-Williams
Henry M. Darling
Bristol Construction Co. Carpenters and Builders
Thames St
Constitution St
Star Theatre
Moving Pictures
Raymond
Smita
Amare
Queen OF Sea
Tyan
Wavtik
Newport News
Batmore
Fineaiay
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A. L. Bongartz
James Barey
Elizabeth L. F. Cary
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