New Parcel Post Rules Set To Start August Fifteenth
Washington Aug 4 The Postmaster General Burleson announced new parcel post regulations effective August 15 The weight limit rises to 20 pounds from 11 and local rates drop from five cents for the first pound plus one cent per additional two pounds or fraction The banking bill feature will also be added to the postal savings system enabling deposits from remote districts
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Washington
Burleson
Leo
Clever Grook Gets Away With Kershaw's Wallet
Former Bridgeport police commissioner James H. Kershaw recalls his personal study of criminals and pickpockets. In New York a clever thief slipped away with his wallet containing $25, leaving him to ride back home on fares and a ticket. He shares the incident as a warning to Bridgeport visitors and fellow travelers.
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James H. Kershaw
Bridgeport
Kershaw
New York
Mr. Kershaw
August Sale of Summer Millinery Details
An August sale of summer millinery offers new white felt hats at 89 cents, 98 cents, 1.25 dollars, and 1.98 to 5.00 dollars, with pricing highlighting varied options. The notice reflects a retailer discount event for seasonal headwear and nearby shoppers are prompted to visit.
Capacity of Steamer on Sunday Trip Up Hudson
Disappointed passengers crowds the Steamship Bridgeport bound for New York and Hudson River sightseers. The July August rate remains in effect with Sundays limited by tickets. Tuesdays and Thursdays offer continued trips plus New York views during busy business periods. Special August rates extend to early September.
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Hudson
Bridgeport
New York
Wealthy Plant Wife Stricken by Typhoid at Branford House
New London August 4 Mrs Morton F Plant wife of the financier and yachtsman lies very ill with typhoid fever at Branford House Eastern Point attended by Dr Van Horne Norie of New York. She had been directing Connecticut College for Women construction and served on the building committee. Mrs Plant formerly Nellie Capron.
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New London
Morton F. Plant
Yachteman
Branford House
van Horne Norrie
New York
Plant
Banker Dies of Injuries in Auto Accident
Hempstead L I Aug 4 William Laimbeer banker injured last night in an auto crash in which Osgood Pell and his chauffeur Chas Gambeau were killed died today. Skull fracture and other injuries caused death. Mrs Laimbeer is critical but expected to recover. Coroner investigates whether train whistle or signal at crossing was given as Long Island railroad train neared Pell car. Vanderbilt says several cars were between his and Pell’s. he heard, not saw, the crash. Mrs Laimbeer formerly Nathalie Schenck Collins, a Newport and New York beauty. Laimb er had married and divorced actress Lara Bloodgood earlier.
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Lal
William Laimbeer
Osgood Pell
Chas. Gambeau
Long Island Railroad
Pell
William Vanderbilt
Officials Cite Beef Imports as Investigation Not Competition
Secretary Houston explains a Bureau of Animal Industry visit by Dr. Melville and Dr. Josephs to foreign countries for investigation purposes. The aim is not to foster competition with domestic beef products but to study conditions and potential implications for U S markets.
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United States
Melville
Dr. Josephs
Bureau of Animal Industry
Houston
Warships Attack Forts in the Sound
Eleven great gray battleships led by Rear Admiral Charles J. Badger steamed from Narragansett Bay to attack Long Island Sound fortifications with 20 destroyers and five submarines. About 13,000 navy personnel are involved as the army prepares defenses and awaits the outcome.
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United States
Narragansett Bay
Long Island Sound
Washington
Cattlemeon Ets Tion
New York City
Charles J. Badger
Wyoming
Army
Farmers Protest On Importation Of Foreign Meat
Secretary Houston says the inspection tour of meat producing countries is not meant to spur foreign meat imports. Cattle growers nationwide have written protests claiming the tour encourages shipments of foreign raised meat and is unfair to U S producers.
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Washington
Houston
Department Agriculture
Department
United States
FIFERS AND DRUMMERS AWARDS ANNOUNCED IN CONNECTICUT
Wallingford August 4 awards at the fifers and drummers convention list winners by corps and individuals. Father Mathew Corps of Hartford takes Modern Fife and Drumming and Best Appearance of State. Thompsonville claims multiple honors including Piccolo and Fluting and Fife Bugle and Drumming. Second place awards go to Orient al Corps Stamford Winsted and others with Middletown New Haven and Jersey City represented in the results.
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Thompsonville
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Winsted Corps
Winsted
C. C. Walker
New Britain
Frank Quirk
Middletown
G. Gallagher
New Haven
J. Malone
H. Schinrock
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Corpe
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States Corps
Socialist Fife and Drum Corps
Jersey City
Craze Mother Slays Three Children Then Kills Self
Philadelphia reports Mary Brogan aged about two years and a third victim of a crazed mother. Mrs John J Brogan cut the throats of three of her six children and then killed herself Saturday night. One child Thomas aged 3 died almost immediately. Victor died after transfer to hospital. Joseph escaped. Mrs Brogan had previously worried over one ill son.
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John J. Brogan
Thomas
Weather Forecast for New Haven and Connecticut
Forecast calls for light showers then fair and cooler tonight. Tuesday will be fair with lighter winds. Central disturbance near Nantucket brings clouds and showers to eastern lake region and New England. another disturbance near Pensacola causes showers on the east Gulf and Atlantic coast. Pleasant weather in western and central districts.
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Pensacola
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East Gulf
Atlantic
Banks seek government aid to move crops in 100 centers
In Washington on August 4, more than 100 southern and western banks requested Treasury funds to assist crop movement. Applications ranged from 25 000 to 1 000 000 dollars, with total requests around 320 million. Farmers welcomed the measure as harvest prospects improve amid tight credit.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Pharmacy Board Backs Burstein in License Case
The State Pharmacy Board indefinitely suspending Abraham Burstein’s Hallett street license has led to a negotiated settlement. Burstein will move to Park Avenue, hire a registered pharmacist, and escape prosecution for operating without a license while seeking reinstatement.
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Hallett Street
Burstein
Fallon & Greenstein
A. L. DeLaney
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Greenstein
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Pharmacy Commission
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Coughlin
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Pharmacy Board
Board of Pharmacy Commissioners
Grace Dies in the Chair for Slaying Brother
Ossining New York August Anthony W Grace was electrocuted at Sing Sing for murdering his brother Jack Grace a wrestler known in New York and Boston circles His body was found hacked to pieces at the Walden Social club in Walden New York last September His brother Anthony a painter disappeared after marrying a widow at Walden and was later arrested with much of the deceaseds personal property He was convicted of murder by a Middletown jury
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Anthony W. Grace
Sing Sing
Jack
New York
Boston
Anthony
Middletown
Farmer Want Column Offers Practical Guidance
A condensed farmer column provides practical tips for agricultural readers seeking work, land, or cooperative opportunities. It highlights farming tasks, seasonal advice, and community resources, inviting readers to submit notices or inquiries for further help.
Amber Industry in Prussia and Ocean Amber Trade
The amber trade in Prussia is state controlled with main activity in eastern Prussia. Amber is gathered year round, peaking during equinoctial storms when waves dump it onto beaches. Women and children sort pieces by size and color, valuing specimens with plant or animal impressions from 18 cents to 75 cents, up to $100 or more per piece. Per pound prices range from $1.25 to $7.50, with large pieces weighing up to 16 or 17 ounces and total annual value around $1.5 million, per Harper’s Weekly.
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Prussia
Harper's Weekly
Calamity quotes mix wit in old newspaper snippet
The fragmentary text from the New Orleans Times-Democrat blends humor about cooking and pepsin with a satirical jab from Publius Syrra. It appears as a clipped, quirky dialogue includeing Mrs Newlywed and Huabby. The trace hints at a humor column or witticism section from the era.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
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