The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-15
EAST PROVIDENCE

A bicycle accident happened Saturday
evening at the corner Of Warren and
Pawtucket avenues. AS Herbert Martin
OF Warren. accompanied by a friend, was
riding down Warren avenue. they came
IN contact with man riding a motor cy-
Gle grinding up the avenue. he being on
the wrong side OF the highway. The mo-
tor cycle crashed into Mr. Martins wheel.
throwing both riders to the ground. The
other cyclist, who was not known, re-
mounted his wheel and rode off without
saying anything. Mr.. Martin was badly
injured about the back and head and al
so sustained a bad swelling over the left
eye.
DISTRICT COURT DoNGs.
In the Seventh District court, in the
case OF Mary c. Ledworth agains. Ezra
C. Franklin. today, decision was given
for the defendant. This was a case for
the recovery OF a balance on book ac-
count. the amount Of the claim being $40.
John Cahill was attorney for the plaintiff
and Harmon G. Babcock for the de-
fendant.
In the case OF Joseph Grandchamps
against Alexander LaForrest for the re-
there was a continuance OF two weeks.
Frank II. Wides Is counsel for the plain
tiff and Frank A. Belln for the defend
ant
TAKEN SUDDENLY ILL.
John De santo. young Cape Verde
Islander. visited a brother here to stay
few days He was taken sick suddenly
and a physician from Providence was
called to attend him. He stated that the
young man was suffering from typhoid
fever. Through the advice of the physi-
clan the sick man was removed to the
Rhode Island hospital.
BUSINESS MEMS MEETING.
This evening the East Providence Busi-
ness Mems association will resume its
monthly sessions. It not having held
meeting for the last two months. The
rooms have been greatly improved.
shell fish lunch will be served. which Will
add to the enjoyment OF the occasion.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS REOPEN.
The regular school year OF the public
schools of this town commenced this
morning II Is expected that the at
tendance will show a large increase over
that OF last year, and the committee have
made all possible arrangements for
their accomm odat ton. The No. school
at PhiIlipsdale has been increased to dou-
BILE its former size and the Grove avenue
school has also been greatly enlarged.
REPUBLICANS ARE ACTING.
The East Providence Republican club.
having gained such pronounced victory
at the polls last fall. does not propose to
loosen It's grasp In the direction of'affairs
political and will come out boldly again
this fall They will have reform. trans
fers and good government as their watch
words, and IL is understood that par
tial town ticket has already been decided
upon. This Will include three members OF
the present council: President Benjamin
Wilson. Dr. James b. Moore and Leo f.
Nadeau ana William C. Bowen. with the
Nth member yet to be selected.
In opposition to this the 80 called ma
chine Republicans are said to have chosen
Benjamin Wilson, Boland Phillips. Ben
tamin Martin and Col H., Anthony Dyer.
The NTH man has not yet been decided
upon II IL believed. however that before
the nominations are made that both fac
tions will agree TO enter the open caucus
and support the ticket chosen at that
time. II Is understood also that the Re-
publican club has decided 10 make the
transfer question as affecting this town
one OF its principal issues. and TO this
end will oppose the present Legislative
delegation. SO far as has yet leaked out
the only nominee decided upon is Warren
". Pierce In opposition 10 HON James III.
Arlington. the present speaker OF the
house OF representatives.
EAST SHORE ECHOES.
The watchemoket Engine company will
hold n special meeting this evening.
officer Connie arrested n man giving his
name as Michael NeIiigan for being an
idle person In the Seventh district court.
this morning. he was sentenced TO the
state farm for six menthsr---
Chief OF Police Adams has returned
from his vacation hating enjoyed a pleas
ant time, fishing being the chief item OF
his enjoyment
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