Inquest Finds No Criminal Responsibility in Warren Fatal Crash
Coroner's inquest into the October 3 Warren deaths of Capt. Oscar M. Crandall and Mrs. Mary E. Davis ended with a finding that no person is criminally responsible. The motor car drove slowly before the collision on the Hope street crossing, with witnesses testifying. The private way had no fences blocking the track, and the coroner noted the circumstances as not warranting charges.
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O. M. Crandall
Mary E. Davis
Warren
Oscar M. Crandall
Hope Street
George N. Saillant
Charles Chapman
Westerly
Aousin
Crandall
Rhode Island Hospital
Arthur FE. Jordan
Rhode Island
Bristol
Roosevelt Memorial drive gains support in Bristol
The Bristol campaign for a Theodore Roosevelt Memorial continues with a $1 subscription option joining the Roosevelt Memorial Association. Strongheart Yakima chief Cha N Te Wi Sha Ca spoke at the Phoenix Office and Providence Y M C A describing Roosevelt’s legacy and leadership in war and peace.
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Bristol
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt Memorial Association
Phoenix
Providence Y M
Strongheart
Roosevelt
San Juan Hill
Shoes Bought at Meat Market Tied to Big Rhode Island Theft
A government official warned shoppers not to buy shoes from a meat market after a 14 dollar pair costing six dollars turned out stolen. Providence police uncovered a major theft ring involving box cars and goods from Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Morrell brothers of Providence were arrested or bailed awaiting trial as the US Marshal pursues the consignments. A buyer noted leather costs make leather expensive as a foxhole remark.
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Providence
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Morrell Brothers
Bradford Street
Bristol
District Nurse Report for September by Miss Martha Graham
The September report from District Nurse Miss Martha Graham lists 23 total cases with 10 discharged and 13 under care. It records 31 business and friendly visits, 8 Metropolitan visits, 5 obstetrical cases, 2 operations, and a total of 195 visits. There were 3 tuberculosis cases with 5 visits and 4 male patients, 13 female patients, and 6 children among the patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Graham
Bristol Milk Adulterator Pleads Guilty in Court
In Bristol, Joseph Silvia of 117 Bay View avenue was charged with selling adulterated milk after tests showed 25 percent water in samples. He pleaded guilty in Fifth District Court, paid a $20 fine and costs, claiming the milk was adulterated before he obtained it.
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Bristol
Burg
Joseph Silvia
Bay View Avenue
Jackson
Providence
Silvia
John Hugh Magee
Fifth District
Hammill
Rhode Island Drives for Jewish Relief Now Under Way
Rhode Island launches a state wide drive to raise 260000 for starving Jews in Eastern Europe. Gov R Livingston Beeckman proclaims Jewish Relief Sunday urging churches to preach aid. Bristol sets a 4000 quota with funds to ship food and medical aid to the afflicted children and adults.
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Rhode Island
Europe
R. Livingston Beeckman
A F. Markoff
Col
A. W. Anthony
C B Rockwell, Jr
A Blackman
TT Sherman
Industrial Trust Company
Bristol
Relief ships of mercy drive state fundraising drive
State by state campaigns across the United States aim to raise 35 million dollars to finance ships of mercy aiding millions facing starvation in the shadow of death. Over 25 states have already held drives with broad Gentile and Jewish support, led by Governor Beeckman as honorary chairman and a team including Col Harry Cutler George W Gardiner Henry Burt Eugene Blout and D G Schneider. The governor called on citizens to contribute liberally to save lives and improve the world.
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United States
Beeckman
Harry Cutler
George W Gardiner
Henry Burt
Eugene Blout
D. G. Schneider
Town Clerk Election Set for Tomorrow
Tomorrow a special town election will choose a Town Clerk to serve until March 1921. Polls run 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Bristol County Court House in First District and Town Hall in Second District. Candidates are Republican John W. Church and Democrat Bertram W. Wail.
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Bristol County Court House
Town Hall
John W. Church
Bertram W Wail
Boy Scouts Bazaar Opens With Dance In Bristol
Bristol Boy Scouts will open their bazaar at G A R Hall Saturday evening with a street parade. Bowler's Orchestra provides music as dancing features and door prizes are offered each evening. Local and out of town groups are invited, and the hall is specially decorated for the event.
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Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
G. A. R. Hall
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TLE Lumber CO
Boosters’ Club
Connery
Ford
Waldron Company
Bradford ST
F. T. Remieres
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Paramount
Enid Bennett
Enip Bennett C
Mrs. Sidney Drew
Roosevelt Memorial
U. S
Joseph Silvine
Pharaoh
Moses
Prophet
BOY Scouts Bazaar
Edward D. Kunz
Tencan
Star Theatre
Fox
Mamoth Star
Wm. Farnum
THE
Williact Fox
Arkraft Pictures
Artcraft
Elsie Ferguson
Marguerite Courtot and
George B. Seitz
Mack Sennett
United Picture Theatres
Dustin Farnum
Great Northwest
Helen Holmes
George Walsh
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