| Record#: |
4838 |
| Abstract: |
F.M. and S.S. Greene to build a 15 x 80 foot brooding house for ducks |
| Location: |
Cross Mills|Charlestown |
| Subject: |
Poultry Industry |
| SA: |
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| Org.: |
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| Date: |
1894-05-04 |
| Page/Col: |
p5 c4 |
| Type: |
news |
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| Record#: |
4839 |
| Abstract: |
Council approves payment of $239.12 for snow removal to 13 workmen. After paying out $106.05 in costs last month, feeding and lodging of tramps in county jail wsas discontinued. |
| Location: |
South Kingstown |
| Subject: |
South Kingstown, Town of |
| SA: |
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| Org.: |
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| Date: |
1894-02-16 |
| Page/Col: |
p1 c2 |
| Type: |
news |
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| Record#: |
4840 |
| Abstract: |
Captain Herbert M. Knowles is inspecting life saving stations on RI coast this week. Telephone lines will connect New Shoeham coast guard station to Sandy Point Lighthouse and to North key post. |
| Location: |
Block Island |
| Subject: |
Life Saving Service |
| SA: |
Lighthouses |
| Org.: |
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| Date: |
1894-02-16 |
| Page/Col: |
p1 c1 |
| Type: |
news |
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| Record#: |
4841 |
| Abstract: |
The bark William Lee, built in Newport in 1836, returned from last voyage May 16, 1860 with 1000 barrels of sperm and blackfish oil, was then dismantled, sold to US government, loaded with stone, towed to Charlestown bar in South Carolina and sunk with ot |
| Location: |
Newport |
| Subject: |
Ships and Shipping|Fishing and Fishermen |
| SA: |
Civil War |
| Org.: |
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| Date: |
1894-02-16 |
| Page/Col: |
p1 c2 |
| Type: |
news |
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| Record#: |
4842 |
| Abstract: |
Amos Cross of South Kingstown, now an inmate of Butler Asylum, petitions for freedom as his reasons for commitment are questioned |
| Location: |
South Kingstown|Providence |
| Subject: |
Mental Illness |
| SA: |
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| Org.: |
Butler Asylum |
| Date: |
1894-02-16 |
| Page/Col: |
p1 c4 |
| Type: |
news |
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| Record#: |
4843 |
| Abstract: |
Stephen C. Carpenter, 70, died while leading a cow to farm of William A. Watson; he being found with broken bones but otherwise uninjured. |
| Location: |
South Kingstown |
| Subject: |
Deaths|Accidents- Farming |
| SA: |
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| Org.: |
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| Date: |
1894-02-16 |
| Page/Col: |
p1 c5 |
| Type: |
news |
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| Record#: |
4844 |
| Abstract: |
50 books added to the library this week |
| Location: |
Peace Dale |
| Subject: |
Narragansett Library Association |
| SA: |
Libraries |
| Org.: |
Narragansett Library Association |
| Date: |
1894-02-16 |
| Page/Col: |
p1 c6 |
| Type: |
news |
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| Record#: |
4845 |
| Abstract: |
Louis sherry arrives with plans for new building on Billington property to be ready for opening July 4th |
| Location: |
Narragansett Pier |
| Subject: |
Building and Construction |
| SA: |
Narragansett Pier Village- Summer Visitors and Activities|Real Estate |
| Org.: |
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| Date: |
1894-02-16 |
| Page/Col: |
p4 c2 |
| Type: |
news |
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| Record#: |
4846 |
| Abstract: |
Kingstowne Road one immense snow drift, 5 or 6 feet deep in places, one drift 12 feet high near Casino |
| Location: |
Narragansett Pier |
| Subject: |
Highways, Streets, and Roads|Storms |
| SA: |
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| Org.: |
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| Date: |
1894-02-16 |
| Page/Col: |
p4 c2 |
| Type: |
news |
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| Record#: |
4847 |
| Abstract: |
Squalls, heavy winds hold up work on Point Judith breakwater |
| Location: |
Point Judith |
| Subject: |
Point Judith |
| SA: |
Quarries |
| Org.: |
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| Date: |
1894-02-02 |
| Page/Col: |
p1 c4 |
| Type: |
news |
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| Record#: |
4848 |
| Abstract: |
Death of George Spencer, 92, father of Mrs. Gardner S. Barber |
| Location: |
Usquepaug |
| Subject: |
Deaths |
| SA: |
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| Org.: |
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| Date: |
1894-02-02 |
| Page/Col: |
p1 c4 |
| Type: |
news |
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| Record#: |
4849 |
| Abstract: |
Basket ball has been introduced at the gymnasium, males over 16 invited to attend |
| Location: |
Peace Dale |
| Subject: |
Sports- Basketball |
| SA: |
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| Org.: |
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| Date: |
1894-02-02 |
| Page/Col: |
p4 c2 |
| Type: |
news |
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| Record#: |
4850 |
| Abstract: |
Many roads still impassable after storm, 2 horses plows clear some |
| Location: |
Peace Dale |
| Subject: |
Storms |
| SA: |
Weather |
| Org.: |
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| Date: |
1894-02-02 |
| Page/Col: |
p4 c2 |
| Type: |
news |
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| Record#: |
4851 |
| Abstract: |
Program changes and apologies for orchestra and singers "buried by the storm"- readings and music fill the bill |
| Location: |
Peace Dale |
| Subject: |
Storms|Literary Societies and Clubs |
| SA: |
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| Org.: |
Literary Society |
| Date: |
1894-02-02 |
| Page/Col: |
p4 c2 |
| Type: |
news |
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| Record#: |
4852 |
| Abstract: |
Considerate nursing care, fresh air, quiet, small amounts of food daintily served are best treatments for the grip |
| Location: |
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| Subject: |
Diseases|Health and Medical Care |
| SA: |
Medical Care |
| Org.: |
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| Date: |
1894-02-02 |
| Page/Col: |
p7 c5 |
| Type: |
news |
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| Record#: |
4854 |
| Abstract: |
Meeting planned by Pier hotel keepers and businessmen who want more control of telephone service with lower cost and access to service outside local area |
| Location: |
Narragansett Pier |
| Subject: |
Public Utilities|Narragansett Pier- Hotels |
| SA: |
Business and Industry |
| Org.: |
Providence Telephone Company |
| Date: |
1894-02-02 |
| Page/Col: |
p1 c5 |
| Type: |
news |
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| Record#: |
4855 |
| Abstract: |
Senate passes appropriation bill of $10,000 for RI Agricultural College in case money from Morrill fund is unavailable |
| Location: |
Kingston |
| Subject: |
Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts |
| SA: |
Rhode Island Agricultural School and Experimental Station |
| Org.: |
Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts |
| Date: |
1894-02-09 |
| Page/Col: |
p1 c2 |
| Type: |
news |
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| Record#: |
4856 |
| Abstract: |
Money from Morrill fund ($88,318.42) gaining interest in RI Hospital Trust Bank at 3% of no use to RI College and Brown University |
| Location: |
Providence|Kingston |
| Subject: |
Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts |
| SA: |
Rhode Island Agricultural School and Experimental Station |
| Org.: |
Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Experimental Station|Brown University|RI Hospital Trust Bank |
| Date: |
1894-02-09 |
| Page/Col: |
p1 c2 |
| Type: |
news |
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| Record#: |
4857 |
| Abstract: |
Motions passed: contract with Narragansett Pier Electric Light and Power Company for 50 arc lights, and incandescent lights; tax of 11 cents per $100 valuation of ratable property due June 1. |
| Location: |
Wakefield |
| Subject: |
Electricity|Electricity- Street Lighting|Union Fire District|Wright's Hall |
| SA: |
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| Org.: |
Union Fire District|Narragansett Pier Electric Light and Power Company |
| Date: |
1894-02-09 |
| Page/Col: |
p1 c5 |
| Type: |
news |
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| Record#: |
4858 |
| Abstract: |
President B.F. Koons of the Connecticut Agricultural College gives a lecture on Yellowstone Park with stereopticon views |
| Location: |
Kingston |
| Subject: |
Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts |
| SA: |
Rhode Island Agricultural School and Experimental Station |
| Org.: |
Kingston Improvement Association|Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts |
| Date: |
1894-02-09 |
| Page/Col: |
p4 c2 |
| Type: |
news |
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