Narragansett Electric merger talks face stockholder concerns
Narragansett Company directors warn that Bond & Goodwin offer of 86 per share cash to buy stock may push control toward outside interests if merger with Rhode Island Public Service Company falls through. Directors say plan and outside control not in community or consumer interest and no directors are depositing stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island Public Service Company
Bond & Goodwin, Incorporated
Investment Bankers of
Boston
Narragansett Company
Narragansett
Bond & Goodwin
United Electric Railways Company
Barrington land taken for Hampden Meadows Road project
Rhode Island State Board of Public Roads records describe Plat No 160 and a land takings description in Barrington for Hampden Meadows Road. The notice confirms the state vote on July 26 1926 to take land and requires filing with the town clerk within six months, detailing the center line and specific parcel bounds along Counts Road and Hampden Meadows Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrington
Rhode Island
State Board of Public Roads
General Assembly
Secren
Recorder of Deeds
Counts
Sta
Counts Road
Hampton Meadows Road
John W Hanley
Benjamin F Robinson Frederick A. H Bddington
G R Wellington
R. I. State Board of Public Roads
State Board of Public Roads Takes Land in Barrington
State Board of Public Roads acts under Chapter 437 to take land in Barrington for County Road from Rumstick Point Road to Maxfield's Corner. The filing includes Plat No 165 and accompanying Plat No 185, describing a parcel on the southerly side of County Road and the easterly side of Rumstick Point Road with a 190 foot radius curve. Clerk R. Wellington signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrington Road
Rumstick Point Road
Maxfield’s Corner
Barrington
Rhode Island
State Board of Publle Roads
General Assembly
State Board of Public
Recorder of Deeds
Barrington-Ruratick
State Board of Public Roads
Sta. 22
Rumsatick Point Road
Rumatick Point Road
Cattle Entries Break Records at Eastern States Exposition
The tenth anniversary Eastern States Exposition livestock show in Springfield Massachusetts runs Sept 19 to 35 with a record cattle entry, drawing dairy and beef breeds from across the nation. Dairy cattle include Holsteins Ayrshires Gurnseys and Jerseys while beef breeds feature Shorthorns Herefords and Aberdeen Angus. The event will showcase draft horses sheep and swine plus junior judging contests and sales totaling 98008 in premiums.
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Springfield
Mass
New England
Far West
Southwest
Middle West
California
Washington
Colorado
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Oklahoma
Iowa
Kentucky
Virginia
America
Jerseys
Lvestock
Exposition Awards Value Drives Springfield Iowa Herds
A passage notes a value to exposition awards not discounted by breeder or public and states this value annually brings to Springfield and the Eastern States Exposition the leading herds of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
America
First Dynamometer Draft Horse Contest in New England
The article describes the first dynamometer contest to measure draft horse pulling power at the Eastern States Exposition held Sept 19 to 25. It explains the device, origins with Iowa State, and the three weight classes 2600 pounds and under, 2601 to 3000, and 3001 and over. Prizes include 60, 40, 25, and 15 dollars plus a silk banner from the Massachusetts Agriculture Department for the best record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Springfield
Mass
Iowa State Agricultural Department
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Massachusetts Department of Agriculture
A. W. Gilbert
Springfield Horse Show Opens Fall Social Season
The Springfield Horse Show kicks off the New England fall and winter social season, running with the tenth anniversary Eastern States Exposition from Sept 19 to 26. Top exhibitors return and a host of new entrants including Mayor James A Walker of New York. Noted whip acts appear nightly in the Exposition Coliseum, Governor's Night set for Sept 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Springfield
James A Walker
New York
America
Exposition Coliseum Arena
United States
Speed programs thrill at Eastern States Exposition in Springfield
The tenth anniversary Eastern States Exposition in Springfield Massachusetts runs September 19 to 25 with light harness and running races on four weekdays and auto racing on Friday and Saturday. The event attracts top reinsmen and national circuit pilots under the International Motor Contest Association and includes vaudeville acts, band concerts, and a daily auto polo finale featuring Ford cars.
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Springfield
Mass
New England
International Motor Contest Association
America
Victors Band
104Th Infantry
Culbertson
Haveman
Alan
Riding Reeds
Gaertners
Navy Exhibit at Eastern States Exposition in Springfield
A naval display marks the tenth anniversary expo in Springfield Massachusetts from September 19 to 25. The exhibit features 17 ship models from frigates to battleships plus war relics and special pieces from navy yards and arsenals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Springfield
Mass
Navy Department
Flower Exhibit Sets Stand at Western New England Show
One of the most comprehensive fall flower displays is planned for the tenth Eastern States Exposition in Springfield Massachusetts from September 19 to 26. Commercial dahlia and gladiolus growers from across the state will show their best blooms, with major portions of the exhibit supplied by them. An evergreen and fall plant display and separate exhibits by commercial growers are also planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Springfield
Mass
Exposition Expands Plant for 10th Anniversary Show
Eastern States Exposition spent about $30 000 this summer on plant and equipment improvements for the 10th anniversary fall show from September 19 to 25. The work includes grading 132 of 172 acres, new water and gas mains, completed street Circuits, and a 40 acre lagoon fill to serve as an automobile camp and parking area.
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Eastern States Exposition Management
Agawam
Exposition
Exposition Grounds
Eastern States Exposition Grounds
Poultry Show to Highlight Eastern States Exposition in Springfield
The tenth annual Eastern States Exposition in Springfield Massachusetts runs September 19 to 25. The third annual Exposition poultry show features all poultry varieties recognized by the American Poultry Association with a generous premium list and space for about 2000 birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
American Poultry Association
Tm. Teat
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Narragansett Electric Lishine Company
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Providence
Board OF Directors OF
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State OF
Harrington Road
Hampden Meadows Road
State OF Rhode Island
R. Wellington
Eastern States Exposition
Laula Long Combs
Lees Summit
Jean Browne Scott
Strafford
Martha Lamar Ellis
Washington, D. C
James Hector McNeal
Margaretta McNeal
Devon
J. Macy Willetts
New Marlboro
Louis K. Liggett
Chestnut Hills
George A Stuart
Richard J Goodman
Hartford
Naval Exhibit
Eastern State
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