Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-30
MOTOR ACCIDENTS AT WESTERLY
William Brown Knocked Down by Automobile Driven by Ed ward Fenelon, Jr-Rider of Motorcycle and Passenger in Side Car Injured-An Ready for Memorial Day Ob- servance-Suit of $1OO,OOO for Lineman Harold H. Rust's Death

The Rhode Island Boy Scouts, the only independent body of scouts in the country with which the Boy Scouts of America worked in harmony, and with slight difference in method. but always generously recognized by the national body by reason of it's splendid eficien- cy. has now become affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, as told in The Bulletins telegraphic news Tuesday. There are two troops of the organfza = ton in Westerly. The Rhdoe Island or ganization Is to return its legal charter in the state, but only for beQuest pur- poses. The new name will be the Greater Providence council of the Boy Scouts of America, and will include not only the existing TO troops of Rhode Island Boy Scouts but all new troops that are formed in the state
 The service badges. examinations. methods of promotion, the insignia, uniforms and manual will be changed to conform with those of the national organization Chief Scout Donald North of the Rhode Island Boy Scouts, in addition to retaining the position of head of the Greater Providence coun- cil Boy Scouts of America, will be commissioned special field scout com missioner for the Boy Scouts of America
 Mrs. CeceIia Rust of Westerly has brought suit against the Bay State Street Railway company to recover s1oo,o0o for the death of her husband, Harold H. Rust, formerly a Hneman in the employ of the defendant company. Mir. Rust came to his death while at work on wires upon a pole in Thames street, Newport, Dec. Il, 1918, through the alleged negligence of the employing company. The case is on trial before Judge Arthur L. Brown and jury in the United States court in session at Providence. The plaintiff is represent ed by Everett L. Wa1ling, and William
 Colonel Terence E. Gib!in, command ing the First regiment, Hibernian Rifles of Rhode Island, has offered the ser vice of the regiment, through Governor Beeckman, to the state and nation The governor has acknowledged the offer and extended appreciative thanks. He has replied that at present there is no service for the regiment, but he would not hesitate to call them when a ne cessity arises.
 In response to inquiries from nearly all sections of Rhode Island, Governor Beeckman announces that there will be no tatewide demonstration under state auspices on the eve of Registra- ton day. He said this is a matter that should properly come under the Jurisdiction of the cities and towns, and not the state. The governor adds that no substantial sums of money should be spent in connection with affair of this ki"d as it can be ex- pended in o+1'r~ uarch great CT advantage Such a patriotic cele bration is left s-,.f with the cities to decide and not the state, or it's off, ciais.
 An automobile accident occurred in West Broad street Monday night when William Brown of Brooklyn, N. Y, a painter employed by a local concern, was knocked down and run over by a operated by Edward Fenelon Jr. The accident was in front of the Central theatre. As Mir Tenelon was driving along at a moderate rate, MT Brown stepped from behind the rear of a standing auto- truck directly in front of the Fenelon antoEpobile. MT F'enelon did not see MT. Brown until he was in front of the machine. yet he came to a standstill so quickly that on.y a few feet was covered. One of the forward wheels pa assed over Er. Browns chest and the automobile was stopped before the rear wheels touched the prostrated man.
 MT. Brown was taken to Dr. Scan Ions office and first aid was rendered and then the injured man was sent by trolley to Norwich and to Backus hos pital.
 
 bruised. several ribs broken, and it is believed his lungs are punctured He also received a severe bruise over the right eye and his right hand was cut and bruised. He is e7 years of age and his condition is considered seri- ous.
 Ezra Williams. Jr, who recently re- >eiVed severe injuries while at work in he White Rock mill, was sent to the Rhode Island hospital Tuesday, 1t be- ng deemed essential that he should receive care that could not be rendered outside of a hospital MT. Williams was adjusting a belt when it slipped, caught him and threw him against an emery wheel. The flesh on the back of he right hand was torn off and two fingers broken, and he was otherwise bruised and cut.
 PasquaIe Demencitia, employed by he A. Vito Construction company, was injured while at work near the stone- erusher Tuesday morning Dr. Scan on was called and rendered first aid, before sending him to the Rhode Island hospital. Pasqua1e's right hand was severely injured by a large rock falling thereon. The end of one finger was another finger was fractured IS were also several bones in the hand He resides at 22 Dayton street, West erly.
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