Two Masons Die as Staging Collapses at McKee Residence
A staging collapse at W. L. McKee’s new Ferry Hill residence Friday left John Kennedy of Providence dead from a crushed skull and Martin Connolly injured. Kennedy, 40, member of Modern Woodmen of America and Bricklayers’ Union, died instantly after the 200 pound stone struck him. Connolly, from Valley Falls, suffered bruises but no internal injuries and was recovering with doctors’ optimism. The accident occurred while workers hoisted a stone on a chimney section. the staging gave way as the stone landed on Kennedy’s head and shoulders. Kennedy’s funeral was held at his Providence home and Blessed Sacrament Church, with survivors including his wife and six children. Connolly remained in hospital under medical care.
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W. L. McKee
Ferry Hill
John Kennedy
Providence
Martin
Kennedy
W.fred Williams
George M. Wilbur
Wilbur
Boyd Street
Blessed Sacrament Church
Academy Street
Howe Street
O. R. Siegel
Valley Falls
O.R. Siegel
Phoenix
Connally
District Court Session Bottled with Local Disputes
The crowded District Court heard cases including Manne Bothelho versus Michael Murphy over threats and a revolver claim. Murphy, represented by William M. O'Donnell, was found guilty and ordered to post bonds of 3800 for six months. Dismissals and continuances followed for several firearm and revelling charges, with multiple civil disputes also postponed.
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Manne! Bothelho
Michael Murphy
Bay View Avenue
Murphy
William Tf. O'Donnell
Frank H. Hammill
Bothelho
John H. Morrissey
Edward M. Milliken
Edward M. Sullivan
Milliken
Bristol
Church Street
James Holmes
J. H. Morrissey
Mary Ennis
Thomas Crowley
John Hassett, Jr
John B. Travers
Wankine Tavares
Antonio Lombardo
Antonio Simonelli
John B. ‘Tavares
Frank Panzello
Alexander Bulvino
Pineules and Rings Dyspepsia Tablets Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Pineules for backache and Rings Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion. It promises 80 days of Pineules for $1.00 and a two day trial of Rings tablets, with free treatment sample and a money back claim through O. W. Sparks.
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O. W. Sparks
Jeromes Defeat Bristols In 8–0 Baseball Contest
The Jeromes routed the Bristols 8 to 0 with pitcher Robinson and slugger Paine keying the attack. Johnson pitched well for Bristol, while Rock collected a lone two-base hit. Umpires Hibbert and Howland ran a smooth game before about 2,000 spectators.
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Jeromes
Bristol
Warren
Robinson
New Bedford
Spec’’ Paine
Brown
Providence
Jimmy'’ Peters
Bristols
Roy Rook
Young Johnson
Cranston
Classical High School
Cynthy’’ Taylor
Becaus
Lafontaine
Rock
Johnson
Taylor
Phenix
Jéromes
Edward Trainor
Elisha Hibbert
D. Howland
Auburn
Morris
Rook
Paine
Tucker
B. Morris
Maff
Fiske
Van
Perkins
Peters
Costigan
Guinan
Herrmann
P. Morris
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Ibuilding
Wardwell Lumser CO
Bank OF the People
Staples Coal Company
State Street
Wintibe
Apne Poe
Aparel
Tomers
Tie Best
Facanie Establishment
America
Sino
Matar
Cash Stores Company
Pia
Lech
Cofbees
Edwin
Baker & Son
Main ST
New McKee Residence
Squffinton
Mrs. Williams
Church St. House
District Court
Jerome
Hope Street
Bristol, R
Edward D
Kunz
Rhode Island
S School
Lowest
A. P. Nerone
Hope St
Earl and Prew’s
Providence Telephone Company
F. T. Remieres
Hope and
Bradford Sts
Bristol County Gas & Electric Co
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