The Two Barnums Views From a New Haven Editor
A New Haven editor critiques Barnum era politics in Connecticut and laments corporate influence. The piece argues for a strong minority party, questions the state legislature's handling of the Chandler Whiton measure, and urges lawmakers to rebuke lobbyists on Capitol Hill.
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Connecticut
Humbug
Banks
Or & Losdlyist
T. Lobe
Duluth
New England
Railroad and Combined Co
Ee Aa
Oiinces
Ney
Tate
Capitol Hill
Hartford
Chandler-wWinton
The Man on the Box pleases Polis audiences again
The Man on the Box is a pleasing comedy at Polis with a neat small plot. The stock company is well cast and the three acts brim with hearty laughs. Secure seats early as sales are large.
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Polis
Jackson's Theatre to Host Billy the Kid Show Tonight
Local theatre patrons await another large turnout as Billy the Kid melodrama returns to Jackson's stage this evening. The production is mounted with faithful staging and strong supporting performers, promising drama and intensity for fans of melodrama. Eddie Leonard Minstrels headlines the season with a 100-strong company led by Eddie Leonard, bringing new routines and dancing artistry. The act, including Southern Skeeter, will appear Tuesday and Wednesday evenings with a bargain matinee on Wednesday.
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Kid
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Leonard Minstrels
Eddie Leonard
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Minstrelsy the Great
Leonard
Ather
Skeeter
Monaghan Rails at Socialism in Pittston Address
Professor J C Monaghan condemned socialism saying it harms the nation and that leaders would sacrifice sacred vessels for funds to defend the United States. He argued progress comes by opportunity, not revolution, urging socialists to seek constructive change. Delegates at the Catholic Federation convention press on with officer elections.
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Pittsburg
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J. ¢. Monaghan
Cardinal Gibbons
United States
Professor Monaghan
Federation
Crown Prince Accused in Brother’s Assassination Plot
Aug 11 reports allege Crown Prince Alexander faced an assassination attempt by his brother Prince George after a bomb exploded near the prince’s residence. A confessed shooter claimedGeorge hired him. George says it was a test of the explosive. Public reaction remains heated.
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Selmin
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Prince George
Architect Leonard Aheim Opens Bridgeport Office
Architect Leonard Aheim announces opening his architecture office in the Courtie Building at 211 1e Street Bridgeport Conn Phone 1032 12 He invites inquiries about architectural services.
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Courtie
Ie St
Bridgeport
Conn
Firemen battle blaze with scarce water on Marian Street
A large barn owned by William B. Stowe and a residence burned as firemen fought the blaze with a feeble water supply. Stowe and family are away in Niagara Falls. The fire, in a fire-protected area without water mains, consumed lumber, charcoal and much of the property. Fire crews from No. 4 aided by a chemical engine fought flames into the attic and roof as hoses stretched from Federal Street. Firemen saved some furniture and a piano. two water mains failed and several hoses burst delaying suppression. Loss reported at $4,000, partially insured.
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William B. Stowe
Mr. Stowe
Niagara Falls
Federal Street
Madison Avenue
Mooney
No. 4 Engine Company
Chemical Engine Company
Csagen
Jarable Street
Madison
Hammil
John O'Connor
Thomas Flanegan
John Pekrul
Antonio Duieno
Hawley Avenue
Secon
Johnson
Northeast Gale Delays New York Yacht Club flotilla
Special from United Press reports heavy northeast gale off Massachusetts coast disrupts the New York Yacht Club fleet race to Cape Elizabeth Maine. Steam yachts assist damaged craft while crews scout salvor routes as boats scatter near Cape Cod. Also reports two boys found dead in Kensington reservoir and formal resolutions praising Edward Sterling of Bridgeport Savings Bank for long service and character.
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United Press
Provincetown
Mass
Massachusetts
New York Yacht Club
Cape Elizabeth
Maine
Cape Cod
Kensington
Frank Gardner
Henry Copher
New Kensington Water Company
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Edward Sterling
Sterling
Furniture Sale Ad Offers Reductions and Goods List
A newspaper item promotes discounts this week including wax wicks and tank products with bulk price stands. It highlights a twenty percent reduction on regular furniture lines and notes Globe Wernicke articles and office furniture with dining chairs excluded from the offer.
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Globe Wernicke
Fairfield County News Tells Wagon Crash Injuries and Car Accidents
Danbury resident Percy J Waters suffered possible internal injuries after a runaway wagon collided with a post near Ridgefield injuring passenger Miss Maybelle Bamster who had her ankle broken. Waters held the reins and was dragged along the street. In Cannon Station R Craig Van Deventer’s 40 horsepower racing car veered into a ditch when steering failed, causing a broken spring but no injuries. Greenwich chauffeur Joseph P Chandler admitted driving without a license after a collision with Henry O'Brien’s wagon. O'Brien was thrown and the wagon demolished. Chandler claimed dazzled sight from oncoming lights. fined one dollar. Lesie E Moulthrop involved in another incident.
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Percy J. Waters
Danbury
Mr. Waters
Ridgefield
Miss Maybelle Bamster
Miss Bumster
R. Craig van Deventer
Wilton
Brtef
Cannon Station
van Deventer
Joseph P. Chandler
H. Durrant Cheever
Greenwich
Chandler
Henry O’brien
O'Brien
Leslie E
Auto crash injures man. coroner holds driver for manslaughter
Mr Moulthrop lay unconscious with bruises and contusions over most of his body after an unknown auto struck him. The Bixey driver said he tooted and called, but Moulthrop did not hear. In a separate case, coroner decides George L Lockwood should be held for manslaughter after his car struck and killed bicycle rider George J Johnston beside a trolley car on July 10 in Norwich.
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George L. Lockwood
George J. Johnston
Norwalk
Lockwood
Johnston
Mr. Johnston
Mr. Lockwood
Weather Indications for New Haven Aug 11
Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Thursday. A disturbance centered in South Dakota has caused local showers and thunderstorms across the region from the Rocky Mountains to the lake area. High pressure over the lake region brings cool pleasant conditions from Michigan to the coast, with Northfield Vermont reporting a 44 degree minimum as readings extend west and south.
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Michigan
Northfield
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