Warren manager defends Bristol game boycott actions
Warren manager W J Smith replies to Bristol critics detailing eligibility concerns and rules disputes from the Inter-State League. He cites player histories at Holy Cross Norfolk Brockton Haverhill and Demara status, argues Bristol sought money over fairness, and claims Warren stood for equal terms while Bristol signed outside players.
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Bristol
Warren
Dessan
Shimmer
O’brien
Holy Cross
Norfolk
Drake
Brockton
W. J. Smith
Mgr
W. B
Bristol's decision sparks protest and disbanding aims
A old baseball row shows Bristol dropping Callahan after Warren protested his eligibility. Warren then pressed to pitch Callahan, causing a stoppage. The piece notes Demara, Foley moves, and Buck O'Brien in unrelated Virginia League activity, while alleging a league plan to disband to excuse Warren from finishing the schedule.
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Bristol
Warren
Vallahan
Callahan
Demara
Haverhill
Foley
O’brien
Buck
Virginia
Shimmer
Quartet of seasick cows paralyze State street procession
Four cows imported from Prudence Island, led by Italian owners, toppled along State street between Hope and High. One cow fled a yard after a dog fright, others staggered near High street before the owners regained control and led the livestock to their new home.
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State Street
Hope
High Streets
Prudence Island
High Street
Annual Meeting of Bristol Yacht Club Elects Officers
The Bristol Yacht Club held its annual meeting Tuesday evening with Commodore William L. McKee re elected for a third year. Officers remain largely unchanged, including Vice Commodore Stephen O. Metcalf and Secretary Treasurer Frank A. Ingraham. Reports showed strong finances and membership as well as active regatta, house, and admission committees.
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Bristol Yacht Club
William L. McKee
Stephen O. Metcalf
Edward F. Ely
Frank A. Ingraham
Charles H. Douglass
W. Fred Williams
Charles PF. Tillinghast
Charles K. Wheelwright
Henry W. Hayes
William H. Thurber
James H. Thurston
Walters. Almy
William B. M. Miller
Howard W.church
Edward H. Tingley
James Gonnery
Benjamin M. MacDougall
Edward H Tingley
Irving O. Hont
J. Winthrop DeWolf
Frederic Hayes
Commodore W. J. McKee
Regatta Committee
Tilden-Thurber Company of
Providence
Base Ball Tomorrow and a Canceled Game
Manager Guinan arranged a Providence Independents game for tomorrow but it was canceled by mail. The Independents will play in Warren instead, with Bristol to host Riverside Mills for a rematch with a stronger lineup. Battery Lucier and Lemaire for Bristol, game at 3 15.
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Guinan
Providence Independents
Independents
Warren
Riverside Mills
Bristol
Cabral
Shields
Lucier
Lemaire
Mee
Local Parties Apply For Caucus Dates In Town
Town Clerk receives requests from both parties to set caucus dates. Democrats pick October 6 and Republicans October 8 as parties canvass voting lists to determine eligibility. Rumors name Stephen T. Church as Democratic Representative candidate and James O. Church for renomination. Also mentioned are H. Hammill as possible Democratic renominee and Ezra Dixon as Republican Senator candidate.
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Stephen T. Church
Democratic Town Committee
James O. Church
H. Hammill
Ee Town Committee
Ezra Dixon
Republican Town Committee
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Atlas Portland Cement
Sam
Panama Canal
Warsirebs
Luumer
ATLAS
Connery
Lorraine Mills
Smithfield Avenue
Woodlawn
Pawtucket
Mineral Spring
F. T. Remieres
Cor
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Bristol Fish’ Market
John. Temple Drury
Inc
Hope ST
The
Phoeni
Johnny
Quartet OF Seasick Cows
Prudence
Yacht Club
Centerdales
Cyrus P. Brown
Arthur L. Kelley
H. Martin Brown
Otis Everett
Joshua M. Addeman
Waldo M. Place
Ward E. Smith
Charles H. Manchester
H. Howard Pepper
Frederick B. Wilcox
Fine Haviland and Royal Doulton
China
Edward D. Kunz
A. P. Nerone
Earl & Prew’s Express
Thif
Rae
Providence Telephone GO
Brad
Ford Sts
Staples Coal Company
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Bristol Co. Gas Electric Co
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