Bryan brothers eyeing influence in presidential race
Editorial notes William J Bryan and his brother Charles are suspected of pressing for control over the 1920 election. William J Bryan urged progressives to back La Follette Wheeler in some states and Davis in others. Davis loyalists fear Bryan's private sway may still shape votes despite public distancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryans
William J
Bro. Chas
John W Davis
J. Bryan
House
Senate
Chas
Wm Jennines Bryan
Wi J
la Follette
Davis
Wheeler
Bryan
Rhode Island Voter Turnout in 1920 Presidential Election
In Rhode Island the 1920 presidential election saw 288,560 eligible voters with 167,386 casting ballots and 124,174 choosing not to vote. The data highlights turnout levels among Rhode Island citizens including both sexes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Chicago Tribune links Japanese focus to hair trend to ease emigration concerns
The Chicago Tribune suggests a topic akin to the bobbed hair question could divert attention from Japan’s emigration issues, implying a cultural distraction strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Tribune
Straw polls hint at shifting winds of public opinion
Analysts note straw polls indicate emerging trends as voters express views on current issues. The informal results suggest possible movement in support for prominent policies and political figures amid ongoing public debate.
Rally Day Observed at First Congregational Church
Members observed Rally Day with morning and evening services. Papers on church work read by Sidney Dumnhar Elvira Oberg and Robert F Munro. Rev James J Goodacre preached on Church Attendances Non Attendance. Church quartet sang and congregational hymns. Mary Matheson Anna Coggeshall reported on Northfield summer school. Church club led 7 30 pm service. president Mrs Herbert Fo Newman presided. Special hymns sung. sermon titled Immortality of Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Our Church
Sidney Dumnhar
Our Church School
Elvira Oberg
Robert F Munro
James J Goodacre
Mary Matheson
Anna 1
Coggeshall
Northfield
Church Club
Memorial Chapel
Herbert Fo Newman
Bristol District Nursing Drive Yields About 500 Dollars
The Bristol District Nursing Association raised about 500 dollars last Friday through a membership drive. Funds came from National India Rubber Company Cranston Worsted Mills Namquit Mill and local merchants. Mrs Charles B Rockwell Jr chair reports many appeal letters were sent with no replies yet and hopes further additions to the nursing fund will come from this effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol District Nursing Association
National India Rubber Company
Cranston Worsted Mills
Namquit
Charles B. Rockwell, Jr
Harmane
Nursing Committee
Trinity Men's Club elects Burgess president at parish meeting
Chester R Burgess was re elected president of the Trinity Men's Club at a regular meeting in the Trinity Parish House. New officers include Fred Macauley Jr secretary C Harold Newman treasurer and a house committee led by Richard S Cornell. The social committee is chaired by Cornell with members including Fred M Straight Samuel Bretsford George L Cornell and C Harold Newman. Refreshments followed the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester R Burgess
Trinity Men’s Club
Trinity
Fred Macauley
Harold Newman
Richard S. Cornell
Samuel Bretsford
William H_ Remyeres
Edmond C_ Eastwood
Richard S Cornell
Fred M
George L. Cornell
C. Harold Newman
Evangelism Talk by Newport Pastor H N Jeter at First Baptist
Rev H N Jeter, longtime Newport pastor now evangelist for the colored race, preached at the 10:30 morning service at First Baptist Church. Yates Sisters of Boston sang. Evening sermon by Rev Francis Ro Enstin featured an illustrated Holy Land lecture with sixty colored views. Naval duets performed by Mrs Joseph Alger and Miss May Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H N Jeter
Newport
First Baptist Church
Yates Sisters of
Boston
Francis Ro Enstin
Holy Land
Joseph Alger
May Walliams
Died Sherman Mulford Class Oct 20 funeral in Milford
Mrs John Sherman widow of George Sherman formerly of this town died October 20. Funeral in the Congregational Church Milford Thursday at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Mulford
John Sherman
George Sherman
Congregational Church
Milford
Baptist Meeting Reports And Choir Highlights
Annual reports of the Mite Society Baptist Brotherhood Amicae Club Progressive Club and Berean Club were read by secretaries. Soprano solos by Mrs. Joseph C. Alger and congregational singing accompanied by Gwen dolyn Hodgdon highlighted the session. Rev. Francis R. Enslin presided. supper committee named. infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Pedley was youngest attendee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Srs
Renee
Servis
Rousseau
Charles
Tor
Gwendolyn Hodgdon
Francis R. Enslin
Fred R. Mott
Joseph C. Alger
Robert H. Bullock
Bertram F. Bullock
George F
Injured Boy Recovers From Fireworks Blast
Thomas Giorgio son of Joseph Giorgio a local fireworks maker from this town was badly hurt at Westerly October 11 during a Columbus Day fireworks display when an aerial bomb exploded prematurely He was moved to Lawrence Memorial Hospital New London Conn for treatment Initially doctors feared amputation of his right leg but he has improved enough to avoid surgery The 19 year old is a junior at Memorial High School
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Giorgio
Joseph Giorgio
Westerly
Young Giorgio
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
New London
Conn
C Memorial High School
Card of Thanks from Home for Aged Women Managers
The Board of Managers for the Home for Aged Women thank friends for generous donations and celebrate a successful Donation Day on October 83.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home For Aged Women
Canvassers Notice for Bristol Election Lists
The Town Council of Bristol as Canvassers will hold a final canvass meeting in the Memorial Building on Friday October 31 1924 at 730 PM to canvass and correct voter lists to be used at the November election and the special election next after the first Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Narrows
Hope Street
Ladies’ Aid Society
State Street Methodist Church
Ella E Blakeslee
Franklin Street
Merry Maids’ Club
Evelyn Bingham
Byfield Street
Bristol
Saundes
Grand Army of the Republic
Susan M Sheple
Kearney Post
Pawtucket
Central Falls
Edgewood
St Michael's Church
Rhode Island
Woman's Auxilarys
St Luke's Church
East Greenwich
C. S . Lincoln
Shanghai
China
McKenzie
Liberia
Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
Star Theatre
Milton Morgan
James Davidson
Anthony Monteccalyo
John Matheson
Wilhiam Hi van Voast
Anna
James M Jones
Bristol & Warren Water Works
van Hope Street
Colt Drive
Michael Trascante
Providence
Church Street
Hristol
Orlock
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bristol Pha
Farrally Brother ” Proprietors
Jj. F. Farrally, Edita
Chames
EWS
Hasbrouck
O. F
Easterbrooks
Wood Street
Tober
Editorial
Vicinity
For
A Warren
Warren
News of
Agate
Richard Simmons Sewashne
Roy Dunbar
Orsthilt
Mmorial High School
Show Auditorian
Rose Zelnicker
Taft School
Library Fund
Suzman’s
James N. Coggeshall
Guy Sullivan
New York
William P. Remington
Eastern
Oregon
St Michael’s Church
George UL. Arnold
Harry Jacob Zelmker
Dora Gerebort
Hebrew Institute
Benefit Street
Aankee Kearney
Hadi
Auxillarys Or
Hamills
Overybody Welcome
Sheaffer
Baffer
SKRIP
Buffington’s Pharmacy
Radio Shop
Trinity Men's Club
Anthony
Triangle
Anthony M. Soldango
Prop
Hallowe'en Social
Defiance Hose Company
Defiance Hall
Thos. F. Brelsford & Son
R. I
Lambert& Vaccaro
Player Pianos
Monroe Ave
Bristol, R. I
John W Church
Teachier
J. Tropiano
Bradford Street
Toltow
F’rice
Manuel Silvia
Thames Street
Phoenix Office
Revere House
Remifres
Hope St
Dimond
Hope and
Franklin Streets
Usher Place
Charles Kearney
Church St
Phone
Ford Delivery
Newman
Metacom Avenue
D. DeCristofaro
Frankian ST
Bath
High ST
Mt. Hope Avenue
Sear
EY Apie AG
MELO
Chee
Manu
Facturers
the Waldron CO
Ingram’s
Overland Express
Franklin St
Comstock’s Express
Page & Friendship
Gaspee
Dora Ruggiero
Hans Schneider Piano
Lucy Marsh
Wood St
Pokanoket Hall
Hasbrouck Block
Pure Food Store
Choice Creamery
Clover Bloom
Brookfield
Charles “A. Johnson
Phoenix
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!