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    1. [RI] Printers and Printing in Providence (part 129)
    2. Beth Hurd
    3. from "Printers and Printing in Providence, 1762 - 1907" prepared by a committee of Providence Typographical Union #33 as a souvenir of the 50th anniversary of its institution printed in 1907 "The Journeymen" (part 129) p. LVIII. "THOMAS F. MILNE - Born Fall River, Mass., June 6, 1847; learned the trade of pressman in the Providence Journal press room; went to the Evening Press and in 1876 returned to the Journal and worked there until July 1, 1901, when he retired from the business. He was initiated into Providence Union June 24, 1888. Alexander, John and William Milne were his brothers. He resides in this city. WILLIAM L. MILNE - Born Fall River, Mass., July 31, 1849; learned printing in that city on the News; worked in Pawtucket for a short time after learning the trade and on the Evening Press in this city; was initiated into Providence Union Jan. 11, 1873, and again initiated into the reorganized body June 26, 1887. He was employed on the Evening Bulletin for more than 20 years previous to his death, which occurred March 16, 1901. He is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River. JOHN J. MINCHIN - Died Providence Aug. 28, 1905. He was born in this city and learned printing in the job office of the Evening Press. For about 15 years previous to his death he had been a member of the John F. Greene Co. PARK MITCHELL - Born Manchester, N. H., Nov. 16, 1856; learned printing in office of Manchester Union, beginning in 1873; first came to Providence in November, 1880; was admitted to No. 33 by card May 27, 1883; worked on the Journal, Telegram, Star, Transcript, Sunday Dispatch and Weekly Visitor; employed on the Manchester (N. H.) Union in 1904. DANIEL E. MOONEY - Born Pawtucket, R. I. Sept. 14, 1873; learned printing in Concord, N. H., beginning in 1888; initiated into Concord Union in 1893, and joined Providence Union by card Feb. 28, 1897; worked in this city since; now employed on the Evening Bulletin." continued in part 130.

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