Elks bury Harry C Pulliam in Louisville cemetery
Harry C Pulliam former president of the National Baseball League was laid to rest at Cave Hill Cemetery beside his father. A large crowd of baseball figures and locals attended the service in Louisville. Dr. T. M. Hawes led the ceremony as the Elks ritual was exemplified.
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United Press
Louisville
Harry C. Pulli
Cavell Cemetery
Baseball
Pulliam
Moon
Louisville Florists
T. M. Hawes
Elks
Obituary notices for several local individuals dated Aug 1909
Obituary items list deaths in the city with dates Aug 1 1909 for William Mulligan Patrick Hickey and Thomas Carberry plus August 1908 Frank Foster. funeral details include addresses 86 Hough Ave 657 Colorado Ave 96 Hamilton St 216 Warren St Sacred Heart St Marys church St Michael's cemetery and St Peters church. Other notices mention Frances E Warren and Robert J Behan.
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Foster
Frank A. Foster
Hough Avenue
Norwich
Gan
William H. Mulligan
Colorado Avenue
St. Peter's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Patrick Hickey
Hamilton Street
St. Mary’s Church
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Carberry
Gartford
Thomas Carberry
John Cody
Warren Street
Sacred Heart Church
Warren
Stamford
Frances E
James Warren. Seihan
Thomaston
Robert J. Behan
War and political crisis in Spain threaten army, throne
A Madrid report outlines a general strike amid war weariness and a rising revolt. It warns government blitzes to shoot deserters, while revolutionaries harry troops and destroy property. The piece blames corrupt ministry, church state ties, and foreign financial interests for Spain’s turmoil and Moroccan war. It notes potential collapse of the government, labor unrest, and fears of German Krupp influence.
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Alfonso
Madrid
Morocco
Spain
Germany
Southington Man Found Dead Atwater of 61 Dies in Doorway
W C Atwater aged 61 a prominent Southington resident was found dead in his doorway this morning. Death attributed to heart failure he is survived by his wife and three brothers.
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United Press
Southington
W. C. Atwater
Depesed
Clothes of missing boy found at Cook's Point
Police report a roughly fourteen year old boy reportedly drowned after a suit of clothes found at Cook's Point at 2 pm. The green Shamrock Baseball Club ticket 185 for a cigar drawing dated Aug 14 1909, price five cents, was found in the pocket. The suit is with Mrs. Fred J. Frost at 382 Seaview Avenue as investigators from the Second Precinct pursue the case.
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Cook's Point
Shamrock Baseball Club
Birmingham
Fred J. Frost
Seaview Avenue
Golden Jubilee of St. Rose's Parish Celebrated in Newtown
Crowds flocked to St. Rose's Newtown for the 50th anniversary observance. A high mass featured Father Terrace Smith and Father Fidelis with rev. Thomas Lynch aiding. The day included vespers, a crowded church, and a published parish history with photos offered for sale as a souvenir.
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St. Rose’s
Newtown
Terrace Smith
Sharon
P. Conners
St. Rose's
Father Fox
Utilities Fight and Thaw Trial At Hartford
Hartford dispatch reports the legislature faces a stalled fight over public utilities with a looming conference and possible September adjournment. A second substitute bill, aimed at creating a new utilities commission, could clash with the Barnum bill and the minority plan, while Senate action schedules repeal and tax measures amid broader conference debates.
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United Press
Hartford
House
Messrs. Scott
Hayes
Whiton
Barnum
Senate
Weeks
Lkely
General Assembly
Uncas Power Company
State Barber Commission
Congress
Nesbit Thaw insanity case opens with crowd at White Plains
Hundreds of women fill Justice Mills court as Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and David Thaw face proceedings. District Attorney Jerome begins presenting the state's case to prove Thaw is insane, with prior testimony read from the first murder trial and witnesses noting Thaw's abnormal behavior.
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United Press
Court House
White Plains
N. Y
Justice Mills Court
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Jerome
Evelyn Thaw
Thaw
Justice Mills
Matteawan
Charles Morschauser
Marschauser
Yarmouth
Katherine O'Neil
Pittsburg
Mary Copely
Harry
Belle Morehouse Lawrence
Abraham R. Brew
Christopher B. Higgins
New York
Monte Carlo
Deaths and Funerals in Springfield and area
Obituaries report the funerals of Melville Risher son of former Police Commissioner Christopher J. Risher. Clara A widow of David Hi. William H Mulligan longtime resident. Thomas Carberry former local resident. Earl Garfield son of Charles A. and Lillian Peck. seven month old Raymond Delaney child of Dennis W. and Alice K. Delaney. James O. Oaks whose funeral was held with delegations present. Interments at Mountain Grove and St Michael's cemeteries.
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Melville
Christopher J. Risher
Springfield
Highland Avenue
George M. Brown
First Methodist
Witn Mountain Grove
Clara A
David Hi
John W. Mitchell
William H. Mulligan
Colorado Avenue
George
William H., Jr
Margaret T
Agnes
Blue Ribbon Auto & Carriage Co
Thomas Carberry
Warren Street
Dente
Earl Garfild
Charles A
Lillian Peck
Randall Avenue
Hawleyville
Raymond
Dennis W
Alice K. Delaney
Sudden Death of Bristol Foreman
Bristol August 2 William M Fenn aged 57 foreman of New Departure Manufacturing Company was found dead in his home on Wellentt street this morning cause heart failure he is survived by a wife and a son William Fenn of New York City
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United Press
Bristol
William M. Fenn
New Departure Manufacturing Company
Wollentt Atreet
William §Rith
Imesthe
Insurgents Press to Force Sherman Vote in Tariff Fight
Washington reports narrowing margins on the tariff conference bill as insurgent Republicans push to defeat the measure in the Senate. Vice President Sherman could cast a pivotal vote if insurgents win, with notable resistance from Progressive leaders and several range-state senators still undecided.
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Washington
House
Senate
Sherman
Conference Committee
Twm
Elkins
Scott
Aldrich
Messrs
Beveridge
Bristow
Clapp Mason
Cummins
Dolliver
la Follette
Brown, Burkett and Crawford
Clark
Warren
Wyoming
Carter
Bontana
Heyburn
Idaho
Kershaw Proposes Auto Club Speeding Solution
Police Commissioner Kershaw urged Frank Staptes of the Automobile Club to name a member willing to serve as a special policeman to curb speeding. Staples said club members would aid efforts but cannot appoint anyone before his three week vacation.
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Kershaw
Frank T. Staptes
Automobile Club of America
Police Commission
Staples
Automobile Club
Howland's Sale Notices on Main Street and Fairfield Avenue
Fairfield Avenue and Main Street in Bridgeport Conn are listed for a sale on Monday August 2 1908 at Howlands location. The notice repeats the street names and date indicating a public sale event.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Just-in-time Barker collar sale at 60 cents a half dozen
A newspaper ad touts Barker linen collars in many styles and four sizes at 60 cents a half dozen, with cuffs offered at 70 cents a half dozen. The copy emphasizes comfort, fit, and up-to-date style, urging buyers to stock up before the dog days. Located just inside Main.
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Barker
Economy jars offer airless sealing with metal tops
The article describes Economy jars using a metal top with an inner composite ridge that is sealed to the jar during canning, preventing air exposure for years. They feature wide mouths, crystal flint glass, and come in pint, quart, and half gallon sizes priced by the dozen, with a demonstration starting today in the basement.
Howland Dry Goods Seeks Fairfield Ave Widening
At tonight’s common council session the Connecticut Co. plans to petition for a 14 inch widening of Fairfield avenue. Engineer C. C. Elwell says the railroad would pay all curb rement and restore sidewalks, placing tracks on ten foot centers to gain three inches of room for teams. A second request seeks to trim a portion of the State and Main streets sidewalk to improve jumbo car clearance.
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The
Connecticut Co
Fairfield Avenue
C. C. Elwell
State and
Main Streets
Roberts Vanished as City Court Hearing Delays
Joseph Roberts was brought to the Second Precinct on train riding charges after being found in East End yards. Prosecutor DeLaney requested a noon entry as Roberts was missing when called in city court. Superintendent Birmingham said Roberts would not be released. No bonds were set.
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Joseph Roberts
Second Precinct
East End
DeLaney
Roberts
Supt
Birmingham
Bees in Burning Barn Not Sting Firefighters
A noon fire damaged rubbish in the frame barn of Irving Wells at 128 Clinton Avenue. Firefighters found bees swarming on their gear as Wells keeps a dozen hives on the barn’s second floor. No one was stung. bees reportedly defend only when squeezed. The motor car in the barn was moved out by neighbors. The barn is owned by William Pickett.
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Irving Wells
Clinton Avenue
Mr. Wells
No. 3 Engine Company
el Mr. Wells
William Pickett
Warehouse Fire Damages Property on Crystal Avenue
A frame warehouse owned by Charles Moody and leased by A T Miner on Crystal Avenue burned early today in New London. Loss estimated at 1500 dollars with the origin undetermined. Insurance partially covers the loss.
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United Press
New London
Cystal Avenue
Charles Moody
A. T. Miner
Senator Stiles Seriously Ill in Typhoid Fever
North Haven August 2 Senator Frank Stiles of the Twelfth district is seriously ill at his home with typhoid fever. He was taken ill about four days ago and his physician Dr. Jocelyn of Mt. Carmel stated today that he is in a serious condition.
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United Press
North Haven
Frank Stiles
Twelfth District
Jocelyn
Mt. Carmel
Leading Ship Builder William C Miner Dies at 76
New London Aug 2 After weeks of illness William C Miner aged 76 a leading ship building man in the state died at the home of A T Miner He was born in Madison learned ship building and joined Co M Miner & Sons After the firm failed he moved to New London in 182 and worked at local yards until his death
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New London
William C. Miner
A. T. Miner
Mr. Miner
Madison
Co. M. Miner & Sons
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Lane
Heatherbloom
Eather Goodsch
Jackson’s Book Shop
Main Street
Eleks
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford
John Beck & Son
Jackson—Main
Woodbury
Edward Jackson
Lizzie
Cook’s Point
Main St
City
Parough
Aiting
Evelyn
Howland Dry Goods Coq
Fairfield Ave
Cheshire
Meriden Hospital
Meriden
Egdo Birirotti
West Cheshire
Mary E
George S. Moore
Broad Street
O Lumber Yard
Park City Lumber Co
West End
Isenator Stiles
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