Steam ferry proposal pushes Newport link to Bristol Rhode Island
A Newport to Bristol Rhode Island steam ferry proposal drew a Bristol meeting to form a subscription committee led by James S. Chace and B Greene. The plan aims to cut travel to Newport to about an hour, boosting local property values and connectivity with the island. Citizens emphasize urgency to secure investment benefits and urge decisive action.
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Bristol Frente
Jcitizents of
Portsmouth
Bristol Ferry
Landing
Rhode Island
James S. Chace
B. . Greene
George B Anthony
Benjamin Hall
Joseph E. Macomber
Newport
Bristol
Elderly man narrowly escapes misfortune at Post Office
In Bristol on a March evening an elderly gentleman nearly suffered a serious accident entering the Post Office after being jostled by unruly youths who have troubled the town. The disturbance subsided when the offenders were restrained and admonished.
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Bristol Phoenix
Stranger quips on town clockless meeting house
A visitor in Bristol on March 4, 1865, near State and Hope streets, muses aloud about the town’s lack of a clock. He notes the large steepled meeting house has no bell or clock, comparing it to the town watch at night.
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Asher
Newport
Partrof
Asland
Rhode “Island
Bristol
Berry
Swansea
Stade’s
Fall River
Stone Bridge
Bristol Ferry
Warren
New York
Bradford Durfee
Bristol Phoenix
State and
Hope Streets
Mobilization brings Bristol scouts to Mount Hope area
The Bristol event centers on Guiteras Memorial Junior High School with guides for Mount Hope Bridge tours. Registration starts at 1 30 pm and program runs 2 15 pm to 7 00 pm includes exhibits movies and an evening of fun.
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Mount Hope
Brdge
Sathe
T “Guiteras Memorial
Ray
King Philip
John W. Haley
Rhode Island
Hartford
Nelson A“Sly
Charter Oak Council
Sly
Narragansett
Simmonds
Yawgong
P. L
Zook de Spook
C. Foster Fenner
Bristol
Mt. Hope Bridge
Guiteras Memorial Junior High School
Warren
Makowsky
Colt High School
North Defeats East and West Beats South in Hope Circle Matches
In Wednesday night action of the D. of I. League North defeated East while West downed South in a pair of Hope Circle matches.
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North
East
West
South
Hope Circle, D
Win Part Of 10000 In Cash Awards Ad
An offer promises ten thousand dollars in cash awards with no entry fees and no cost to participate. Readers are directed to the October 25 Boston Sunday Advertiser for details.
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Boston Sunday
Roosevelt campaign mobilizes caravans and planes for 1936 race
The Democratic effort to appeal to small towns expands with 43 automobile caravans and 25 to 30 planes. The Atlantic Seaboard caravan covers New Jersey Connecticut Rhode Island and Delaware with motion pictures and large crowds. Operators Harry O Cohan and driver R H Williams are named.
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Roosevelt
Democratic National Committee
Atlantic Seaboard
New Jersey
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Delaware
Harry O. Cohan
R. H. Williams
Democratic Women Attack Hoover Market Basket Plan
Miss Mary Dewson describes a campaign contrasting two market baskets used by Republicans to push for 1932 price levels. She argues that income growth since 1932 shows greater purchasing power despite high living costs remaining below pre-1929 averages.
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Hoover
Roosevelt
Mary Dewson
Democratic National Campaign Committee
Republican Party in Crisis and Roosevelt Deal Criticism
A Bureau of Publicity release cites Alfred E. Smith warning that a party is being destroyed by a leader who scrapped the 1932 platform. It cites Minnesota governor and senator defections under Roosevelt deal pressures, Democratic vulnerability, and endorsements of radical labor figures as 1940 threats. The piece calls Americans to vote Republican on November 3.
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Alfred
E. Smith
Philadelphia
Minnesota
Kansas City Star
Minneapolis Journal
Omaha World-Herald
Farmer Labor Party
Nebraska
George W. Norris
Roosevelt
New York
American Labor Party
Jim Farley
David Dubinsky
Syracuse
Dubinsky
Ben Gold
Communist Party
Assembly
Smith and Roosevelt quoted on Governor Landon and Smith
Senator Vandenberg recalls Roosevelt praise from 1928 and 1926 for Alfred E. Smith. The report notes Smith's Philadelphia speech as proof he speaks plainly and thinks straight, countering Roosevelt’s critics.
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Vandenberg
Alfred E. Smith
Landon
Franklin D. Roosevelt
al Smith
Roosevelt
Smith
Mr. Smith
Philadelphia
Battery C Forges Plans for 10th Anniversary Ball
State and National military officials will attend Battery C 243rd Coast Artillery’s Nov 7 ball in Bristol honoring its 10th birthday. Manor orchestra will play for dancing. tickets at Hamill's Dry Goods. The Duke, Cab Calloway of New England, with 11 colored performers, slated for first local appearance. Banquet Nov 14 will feature Col Earl H Webster and former commanders Brig Gen Cyril Wells, Col John Collins, plus past captains and Lieuts. Committee includes Joseph Ruggiero and seven original roster members.
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243Rd Coast Artillery
Bristol
Manor Orchestra
Booth
Hamill
Duke
Cab Calloway
New England
Albert A. Moren
Earl H. Webster
Cyril L. D. Wells
John Collins
Henry Walsh
Ray Black
John Nolan
Everett Clark
Unemployment Census Debate Sparks Farm Policy Critique
Critics in Washington challenge the absence of an unemployment census arguing that farm work shows the highest joblessness. They contend the administration and its advisers are harming rural workers through agricultural policies.
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Washington
White House
Brain Trust
Trinity Parish House Bridge and Food Sale Event
Community notices list events at Trinity Parish House on Oct 22 including a bridge and food sale. Upcoming Oct 23 features Mt Hope Chapter OES rummage sale on Paull block. Nov 7 marks the tenth anniversary at Battery C armory.
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Mt. Hope
Paull Block
Armory
Church Street
Arma i Rei
Ladies Aid- ‘Society
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