Mount Hope Bridge Marks 10th Anniversary
Ten years after its 1929 opening, the Mount Hope Bridge’s 1200 foot central span and 146 foot roadway mark a landmark feat in New England engineering. Officials note the bridge’s historic role linking Providence Plantations and Rhode Island while recalling Gen Ambrose Burnside’s wartime dream and the community effort behind the project.
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Rhode Island
Mount Hope Bay
Ambrose E. Burnside
Fredericksburg
Army of Virginia
Burnside
New England
Bristol
Mount Hope
Brooklyn Bridge
Marian Irene Smith
Herbert W . Smith
Newport
American Institute of Steel Construction
Stanley E Friswell
Providence
Bristol Ferry
Fall River
Contributions To Armistice Day Fund in Bristol
The Armistice Day Committee invites Bristol residents to donate to a fund to observe the Armistice Day anniversary. Contributions will be acknowledged in the Phoenix. Listed donations include Bal from 1939 Hydraulion Fire Co. $3592 1000.
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Bristol
the Phoenix
Wrong Way Bouffard Cited In One Way Street Case
Raymond I Bouffard of 249 Main Street Warren was fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to operating his car in the wrong direction on a one way street. Police say he drove west on State Street in the restricted eastbound section early October 22. Police Chief Ferrara said he joked about the violation.
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Raymond I Bouffard
Main Street
Warren
Bouffard
William T O'Donnell
Fifth District
Anthony J. Ferrara
State Street
Mark Anniversary of Mr and Mrs John W Flynn
Mr and Mrs John W Flynn of Wood Street yesterday marked their 44th wedding anniversary. On Sunday they were guests of honor at a family reunion and received many felicitations from friends.
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John W Flynn
Wood Street
YMCA Board To Hold October Meeting Friday Night
The board of directors of the YMCA will meet in the board room at 8 o clock on Friday evening in October.
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YMCA
Police Dedicate Program to Town Council President at Bristol Ball
The Bristol Police third annual ball dedicates a 52 page souvenir program to Town Council President J Floyd Huestis the incumbent police commissioner. The event draws state and local officials and Rhode Island police reps to the Bristol Casino with proceeds aiding the Police Beneficial Association.
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Bristol
Police Beneficial Association
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J Floyd Huestis
Bristol Athlete Leo Mansi Dies of Streptococcal Infection
Leo Mansi Bristol athlete died at 25 yesterday morning at Truesdale Hospital after weeks of illness caused by a streptococcus infection. He played on multiple championship baseball and basketball teams and was a Colt Memorial high school standout. He is survived by his wife, son, parents, three brothers, and four sisters. Funeral services set for Thursday at 9 am Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church.
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Truesdale Hospital
Philadelphia
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Carmella (Mandhert) Mansi
Bristol
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Lee
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Olympian Club
YMCA
First Kings
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Adeline
George) Mansi
George
Benne
Martin
Eugene
Katherine Nenna
Mary Marabello
Louise Mansi
Victoria Mansi
Wood Street
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Socialites Stage Benefit Entertainment for Charity
Italian Socialites Women's Club conducts a Sunday afternoon motion picture entertainment at the Pastime Theatre to raise funds for their charity. Helen Pagnano chairs the arrangements with a list of committee members including Rose Corriera Beatrice Riccio Jeannette Salzano Mary Salzano Grace Cicialo Madalene Cortellessa Vasta L Ruggiero Josephine Calvino Frances Holmes Catherine Arello Marion Sousa Minnie Nappa Nancy Vitiello and others.
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Helen Pagnano
Rose Corriera
Beatrice Riccio
Jeannette Salzano
Mary Salzano
Grace Cicialo
Madalene Cortellessa
Vasta L. Ruggiero
Josephine Calvino
Frances Holmes
Catherine Arello
Marion Sousa
Minnie Nappa
Nancy Vitiello
Firelight at Thames Street Home Sparks Alarm
A couch fire in a Thames Street kitchen caused excitement but little damage. Discovered by Eugene Clark, 17, the blaze prompted a general alarm and response from four fire companies after his return from the home of Fneater Clark. Cause undetermined, officials said.
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Thames Street
Eugene Clark
Guevremont
Youthful auto offender told to lose licens e
Judge William T O Donnell criticized Joseph Branch 18 of Warren after Police Chief Ferrara described his reckless Hope street driving Bristol late Oct 19 Branch already on probation for auto violations and officers urged license revocation Nerone supported revocation and a Motor Vehicle Department action was requested The sentence was continued to Thursday in Warren.
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Joseph Branch
Cutler Street
Warren
Fifth District Court
Anthony J Ferrara
Young Branch
Hope Street
Bristol
Branch
Ferrara
Colt Drive
Augustine B Nerone
Nerone
Motor Vehicle Department
O'Donnell
Lindbergh faces criticism over imperialist ideas and public life
The flyer recounts Charles Lindbergh’s flight to Paris and his refusal of Hollywood contracts. It notes mixed public reactions to his controversial views on Canada and Europe, plus Harold Nicholson’s defense of his right to speak. Nicholson portrays Lindbergh as complex, burdened by fame and tragedy, growing arrogant and rigid.
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Paris
Hollywood
Tesa Wibat
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Canada
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London Spectator
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England
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Col Lindbergh
Aviator Seeks Help After Return from Kentish Home
Mr Nicholson recalls the aviator who lived at Long Barn in the Kentish weald and denies ingratitude toward the British press. Nicholson quotes the flyer saying he would like to do something in return after visiting London and offering to help.
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Mr. Nicholson
Kentish Weald
London
Lindbergh Warns on British Air Readiness After German Flight Show
Col Lindbergh meets British ministers Col Lindbergh suggested ideas to boost British aircraft output after viewing German air power. He believes a modern war will be won in the air and notes Germany's air force superiority in pilots and machines.
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Nicholson
Lindbergh
Great Britain
Admirer of grim efficiency and harsh self sacrifice
The text notes admiration for mechanized state power and a generation trained for harsh self sacrifice. It cites Colonel Lindbergh fearing Britain’s safety amid an overwhelming force, highlighting concern over military or ideological pressure and suppressive control.
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Lindbergh
Britain
Briton’s Admiration Conflicts With War Nerves
The narrator notes Britain’s slow will-power escaping attention as England is preferred and spared, while faces a potential conflict with Marshal Goering. He fears American inaction, hoping adversaries won’t trap them and that Britain survives the looming threat.
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Britain
Minnesota
England
Marshal Goering
Lindbergh comments spark British press critique
Mr Nicholson defends Lindbergh against British protests over his remarks on foreign policy. He praises the aviator as a fine boy from the Middle West and urges readers not to overlook his notable qualities, calling him a schoolboy hero and more.
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Italy
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Middle West
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