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11.9K3Providence Artist Edward Bannister: ‘My Greatest Successes Have Come Through Her’
When Edward Bannister stepped to the stage at Philadelphia’s Centennial Exposition to accept a bronze medal for his painting Under the Oaks,...
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8.4K2David Wilkinson Finds Out the Hard Way Why It’s Good To Patent Your Inventions
David Wilkinson was a genius when it came to machines, but something of a flake when it came to business. He let...
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8.0K2Flashback Photo: Gabby Hartnett, the Pride of Millville, Mass.
Gabby Hartnett, a native of Woonsocket, R.I., was one of the greatest catchers ever to play baseball during his years with the...
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36.0K18The Mysterious Death of Newport Movie Mogul Thomas Ince
The death of Thomas Ince just after his 42nd birthday party was as legendary as some of the movies he produced. As...
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17.9K7Did Vampires Really Stalk New England Farm Families?
New England farmers in the 19th century fell prey to the belief that vampires stalked their families. They thought the dead rose...
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28.5K6When New England Candy Was King: 15 Sweet Facts
New England candy ruled the American confectionery industry from colonial times right through the mid 1900s. Many candy makers made their sugary...
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