Cobbs and British nobles mark shared birthdays in old notes
A retrospective column traces the Cobb family from emigrant roots to the present generation led by Tyrus Irving and Frank Irving Cobb. It highlights Frank Cobb’s rise to editor of the New York World, with biographical stops in Michigan and Detroit, and notes birthdays of three British nobles and Rear Admiral Charles Johnston Badger, linking lineage and public figures in a festive, period tone.
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America
Cobb
United States
Cobbs
Tyrus
Irving
Frank
Irvin Shrewsbury Cobb
Paducah
Irv
Irving Cobb
Frank Irving
New York World
Shawnee County
Kan
Frank I. Cobb
Mr. Cobb
Duke of Argyll
Duke of Atholl
Marquis of
Northampton
Campbell
Colin Campbell
Lorne and
Kintyre
Earl Campbell
Cowal
Daisy Markham
Charles Johnston Badger
Uncle Sam
Ispn
Rockville
Naval Academy
Grant
Badger
United States Navy
First Electrocution Verdict and Transfiguration Observances
The item recalls William Kemmler first executed by electric chair on August 6 1890 noting the law change and court upholding the method in 1899. It also surveys Transfiguration observances and Mount Hermon Tabor debates. It concludes with Bolivia’s independence on August 6 1825, rail dreams, Titicaca, and local piano movers.
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William Kemmler
Sing Sing
New York State
Kemmler
New York
Kentucky
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Ohio
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Bolivia
South America
Lima
Pacific
Buenos Ayres
Atlantic
Lake Titicaca
Sucre
Simon Bolivar
Antofagasta
Chile
For Whose Benefit Is a Bridgeport Governed
Debate in Bridgeport centers on a street paving project for Whiting Atlantic Kiefer streets and Singer avenue. Residents oppose granite Belgian block paving, arguing costs unfairly fall on homeowners while manufacturers and trucking interests pay little. The issue questions who truly benefits from city governance and who bears the expense.
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Bridgeport
Whiting
Atlantic
Kiefer Streets
Singer Avenue
Kiefer Street
Whiting Street
Xiting
Kiefer
Waterbury Joy Ride Tragedy Highlights Municipal Car Theft
Report on a Waterbury accident notes driver Robert P Kierstolt was likely sober and blamed less than others. The group used a municipal automobile for a private joy ride, with fatalities common in such cases. The piece warns that liquor and cars do not mix. It cites a lesson for municipal employees nationwide, including Bridgeport.
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Robert P.kierstolt
Waterbury
United States
Bridgeport
The Running Board Law And Its Enforcers In Connecticut
An esteemed contemporary states that Connecticut Company conductors will not arrest passengers obstructing running boards. Public Acts 1913 chapter 158 allows punishment for resisting enforce orders by street railway employees. The 1912 Public Utilities Commission inquiry found riding on running boards dangerous, and urged a rule forbidding it. Companies resisted enforcement to avoid damages and seek extra revenue. The law may rely on post passage orders, and trolley interests press to maximize boarding revenue.
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Connecticut
Ng Board
Public Utilities Commission
Trolley Coma
Prac
Railroad Committee
Hartford
Public Utility Commission
China Tacks Funds for Panama Exhibit
Pekin reports the Chinese government cannot furnish funds for the Panama-Pacific Exposition exhibit as planned due to financial difficulties. The finance minister hopes for a $500,000 appropriation, but many parliament members oppose it. Several chambers of commerce are skeptical because of merchant losses.
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Pekin
San Francisco
Gas Instead Of To Reduce Expenses At U S Philadelphia Mint
Philadelphia August 6 The United States mint will switch to gas as fuel to cut operating costs. The plant will require 30,000,000 feet of gas annually to melt bullion for coin production, replacing the previous use of about 240,000 gallons of oil each year.
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U. S. Philadelphia
Philadelphia
United States Mint
Why Mellen Quit New Haven Road
Plain intimations from powerful financiers say Charles S. Mellen resigned after obstructions blocked a 67 552 400 convertible debenture issue for the New Haven Road. Morgan Sr and others supposedly withdrew support, leaving Mellen with hostile public sentiment and a near impossible bond float.
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New York
Financial Lords
Charles S. Mellen
New Haven Road
Mellen
Napoleon
J. P. Morgan, Sr
Mr. Meilen
J. P. Morgan, Jr
New England
Mr. Mellen
C. S. Mellen
Messrs. Vail and
Morgan, Jr
Busy Evening For P. S. Commission At City Hall
At City Hall last night the Paving and Sewer Commission awarded Stratford avenue wood block paving to Yellow Mill bridge to city line within 90 days and Courtland street wood blocks within 30 days, plus Stratford avenue sewer from Yellow Mall brt to Sixth street. W H Arthur of Stamford, low bidder at 1.28 per square yard, will secure the Stratford avenue contract.
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City Hall
Paving and Sewer Commission
Stratford Avenue
Yellow Mill Bridge
Courtland Street
Yellow Mall
Sixth Street
W. H. Arthur
Stamford
United States Wood Preserving Company
Arthur
Barber Paving Company
Wilson
Pierce Manufacturing Company
Burns Company
Kiefre
Whiting
Atlantic Streets
Singer Avenue
McGill
New Haven
Noble Avenu
Barnum Avenue
East Washington Avenue
Read Co. Established 1857 Furniture Trunks and More
The D. M. Read Co. established in 1857 advertises a 20 percent sale on furniture trunks bags pictures tinware enameled ware and earthen items highlighting a broad discount in a period ad style.
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The
D. M. Read Co
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Calixtus III
Jesus
Peter
John
James
Mount Hermon
Mount
Tabor
Hermon
Syria
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Damascus
Beirut
Mark Twain
Palestine
China
Panama
New York, New Haven & Hartford R. A. Co
Hincks Bros. & CO
New York:Stock Exchange
State St
Conn
P. & S. Commission
Alling Rubber CO
MAIN
D. M. Read Company
Radford B. Sart
Main St
Fairfield Ave
Simmcen
At & BH
Dillon & Co's
Main Street
Keller Bros. Co
Fairfield
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