Alteration of Milk General Through State Alteration Obscure Report
Bartford Aug 19 Dairy Commission simmer Potter at the Capitol today and that not in years has the adulteration in milk been so general in Contra Costa and numerous cases have been reported to his office. He said as much as 40 percent of water has been added in some tests. He declined to name places or sections affected. Potter suspects drought scarcity drives adulteration and dealers try to keep up with demand.
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Bartford
Simmer Potter
Capitol
Cmes
Sobamibasaner Potter Ia
Obituaries from Southport and city area in 1913
Obituary notices announce the deaths of Samuel A. Wakeman Edgar Dean and James Watson in Southport and the city. Wakeman’s funeral is set for Spruce Street on Thursday at 2 PM with burial in Oak Lawn cemetery. Dean’s funeral will be at his residence on Friday at 3 PM, burial in Lakeview cemetery. Watson’s funeral is private at his Fairfield Avenue home.
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Southport
Samuel A. Wakeman
Spruce Street
Oak Lawn Cemetery
I Dean
Edgar Dean
Ita Street
Lakeview Cemetery
Eae Waatson
Fairfield Ave
James Watson
Puneral
City approves sale of bonds for streets and sewers
The city council in special session approved the sale report for 210000 of a 220000 bond issue for permanent pavement and sewers. Remaining 10000 bonds await sale. Purchasers include A B Leach of New York 150000 Connecticut Savings Banks New Haven 50000 Mountain Grove Cemetery association 10000. Bonds carry 4 percent annual interest.
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Board of Aldermen
Wilson
Charles G. Sanford
House of
A. B. Leach
New York
Connecticut Savings Banks of
New Haven
Mountain Grove Cemetery Association
Obituaries for Megney and Lingard in local services
Rev Father T J Kelly led the requiem at St Peter's for Patrick J Megney with A O H Woodmen Eagles delegations. burial in St Michael's. George Lingard aged 15, son of Mr Mrs John Lingard, funeral from 173 Hough Ave with Rev A C Areson and a large cortege. interment Lakeview cemetery. Boy Scouts Harold Hallsworth Ellsworth Dietz Sidney Harris Norman Stanhope Walter Harris Roy Tuttle pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Kelly
St Peter's Church
Patrick J. Megney
Howard Avenue
J. J. Kennelly
Woodmen of the World
George Lingard
John Lingard
Hough Avenue
A. C. Areson
Trinity
Lakeview Cemetery
Boy Scouts
Harold Hallsworth
Ellsworth Dietz
Sidney Harris
Norman Stanhope
Walter Harris
Roy Tuttle
Butler to Organize Inquiry Into Balkan War Atrocities
London reports Nicholas Murray Butler president of Columbia University plans an international commission to investigate alleged atrocities in the Balkan war. The move follows Bulgarian calls for a public inquiry into acts by belligerents during the second Balkan war.
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London
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Butler
Norwich Seeks to Retain Roque in National Tournament
Norwich opens 32nd national Roque tournament as contenders from Norwich and New England, aided by citizens, push to keep the event in the city despite waning interest and entrants. A household fire at 1361 Iranistan Ave caused $100 damage after a child played with a match. A noon test on fire alarm box 615 at Kossuth and Burroughs found the system in perfect order. Girl Wanted? Read the Farmer Want Ads.
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Norwich
National Roque Association
New England
Frank Finn
Iranistan Avenue
Kossuth
Burroughs Streets
London Fears Influx Of Yahkee Goods
In London fears an influx of Yahkee goods as duties rise. The article notes the impact of heavy duties on manufactured goods on prices and outlines potential tariff changes that could benefit farming. A Washington despatch says Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels will attend the Connecticut Fair on Labor Day and deliver an address.
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London
Artford
The
Times
Washington
Navy
Josephus Daniels
Lonergan
Connecticut
Burk Importer Shoots Self Aboard Massachusetts
Paul Kaze of Bloomfield New Jersey, an importer and former bulb exporter, died by his own hand aboard the steamship Massachusetts. He fired a shot in his stateroom after boarding in Boston. his body was found when the vessel docked.
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New York
Paul Kaze
Bloomfield
N. J
Massachusetts
Boston
Williams Beats Touchard In Worded Five Setter Tennis Match
Norris Williams of Philadelphia defeated Gustave Touchard of New York in five sets on the grandstand court at Newport Rhode Island. It opened the all comers portion of the national lawn tennis championship. The scores were 3 6, 6 4, 1 6, 6 4, 7 5.
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Newport
R. I
R. Norris Williams
Philadelphia
Gustave F. Touchard
New York
Grandstand
Touchard
Postal Savings System Expands to Branch Offices
Postmaster Marigold received a Washington directive to extend the Postal Savings System to East Side and West End Stations, effective September 2, 1913. Since opening the main bank July 1, 1912, 926 accounts started, 472 closed. deposits total 69027 dollars, withdrawals 33191, leaving 35906 on hand. bonds sold total 1320 dollars in 20 dollar increments.
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Marigold
Washington
Postal Savings
East Side
West End
Postal Savings Bank
Farmers Want Ads Highlight Revenue For Readers
A vintage farmer publication touts the value of the want ads, urging readers to use the penny a word column to place notices and connect buyers with sellers, emphasizing mutual benefit for advertiser and reader.
Thaw Arrested in Canada After Train Pursuit
Harry Thaw admitted his identity to Sheriff Kelsea aboard the Maine Central line near Colebrook New Hampshire. Thaw planned to reach Quebec by Grand Trunk Railway and was arrested as a fugitive from justice two miles south of Coat Cook after a pursuit from Hereford.
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Thaw
Kelsea
Harry Thaw
Quebec
Boston
Europe
Maine Central
Colebrook
N. H
Portland
Grand Trunk
Hereford
Coat
Tcook
Hermengild-Garford
Sherif Kelsea
Washington's View of Law in the Case
Washington reports that Harry K. Thaw may be extradited from Canada on bribery charges but treaties do not allow extradition for conspiracy except as it relates to conspiracy to revolt aboard a ship. There is no provision for extradition as a fugitive from justice. Officials note possible detention as an insane man or undesirable alien, but lack details of Canadian law.
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Washington
Harry K. Thaw
Canada
United States
Great Britain
High Seas
State Department
Thaw
Thaw Deported Sought by Canadian Immigration Authority
Ottawa officials announced Harry K. Thaw is subject to deportation under a five year rule for entrants after penitentiary or insane asylum confinement. If he cannot qualify as a tourist passing through Canada, Thaw could be sent back to New Hampshire via the border to a foreign port.
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Ottawa
Harry K. Thaw
Canada
Immigration Department
Thaw
Coaticook
New Hampshire
Expect Arrests of Deliverers Soon
New York authorities continued the search for Harry K. Thaw the escaped slayer of Stanford White. Efforts to locate Thaw have failed, but arrests of several men who aided the Matteawan asylum escape are expected. Identified leaders include Richard J. Butler, ex assembly member, and his chief assistant Roger Thompson, a noted chauffeur.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
State Hospital
Mattewan
Thaw
Matteawan Asylum
Richard J. Butler
New York Assembly
Oyster Bay
Butler
Roger Thompson
Thomp
Thaw escape conspirators roam in New York area
A group of Thaw escape companions. Thompson, Butler, Flood, O Keefe and Duffy, were traced across New York and nearby states as authorities seek Thaw. Reports place Butler renting a Packard, Flood with his own car, and Thompson driving a 60 horsepower touring car toward Connecticut and New York before the breakout. Extradition questions loom as Mrs. Thaw prepares for a possible return to protect her son.
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Roger
Thompson
Boston
Thomas Flood
10Th Avenue
New York
Flood
Asylum Gate
Carroll
43Rd Street
Broadway
Danbury
James Collins
Butler
Roger Thompson
Collins
Sherrie Hornbeck
Duchess County
Matteawan
Stormville
Thaw
New York State
White
Mary Copely Thaw
Elmhurst
Cresson
Mrs Thaw Returns Home to Cresson
Mary Cope Thaw leaves New York by 9:25 train for Cresson Pa to await word from her fugitive son Harry Thaw who escaped the Mattea Wan asylum. Thaw’s guardian says the man in Canada is not Harry. Police in Quebec active. Thaw arraigned at Coaticook and remanded to Sherbrooke jail awaiting extradition.
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New York
Mary Copety Thaw
Pennsylvania
Cresson
Pittsburgh
Harry
Mattea‘wan
Thaw
Canada
Harry Thaw
Roger O'Mara
Smith Death Declared Accidental After Christening Fall
Medical examiner Dr. Garlick states Edward Smith died from an accidental fall at 35 Gilmore Street two weeks after a christening. The finding attributes the death to an unintentional mishap with no foul play suspected.
Engineers Plan Next Bridgeport Convention
A meeting of the Stationary Engineers of Bridgeport Local No 4 will convene this evening. Educational committee reports will be heard and State President Reynolds of New Haven will be present to perfect arrangements for the next state convention to be held in the city next June. Other actions are likely.
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Bridgeport
Reynolds
New Haven
Autumn suits for women's approval endure in new styles
Open daily till 5 and Saturdays till autumn, designers showcase attractive materials and rich styling. Coats return to cutaway shapes with varying backs, trims range from freakish to plain, skirts drape with slits for walking ease, and bright colors like blue, plum, and green dominate. High workmanship marks each suit in fabrics such as broadcloth, poplin, eponge, whipcord, and bengaline.
Notable Books At Popular Price For First Time
An advertisement promotes books you will enjoy at 50 cents each. It notes these editions are edited for the first time at this price and targets readers who seek high quality volumes. The offer references Fairfield Avenue Entrance as a location detail.
Auto Crash Injures Local Man in Trumbull Morning
An automobile collision in Trumbull involving a Franklin touring car driven by A. J. Clark harmed Andrew Drogie, 58 Reilly Street. Drogie was rushed to emergency care and later to St. Vincent's Hospital with possible spine injury. Clark's car belonged to Bull's Head Garage on Main Street.
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Andrew Drogie
Reilly Street
Franklin
A. J. Clark
Bull's Head
Main Street
Trumbull
St. Vincent's Hospital
Bridgeporters Escape From Blazing Launch at Savin Rock
A lamp explosion aboard the craft Calanthe, owned by William Schaff, caused a fire near Savin Rock. Passengers including Robert Longwood, Arthur Stanley, and Stanley Bennett were burned while extinguishing the flames. The boat was beached and thirteen passengers escaped serious injury as the vessel was nearly gutted.
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William Schaff
Savin Rock
Robert Longwood
Arthur Stanley
Stanley Bennett
Lous
Fire safety plan eyed by city school board
The education board finance committee says it found a way to meet Chief Mooney's fire safety orders for public schools. A fund remains to finance fire escapes at some schools and to fireproof hallways and receptacles. The panel met in executive session and disclosed nothing of what was decided.
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Committee On Finance
Board of Education
Mooney
Commit
Mooney Bes
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W. H. Mayer
Atherton
Jess
Order of Hibern
Sedmen
Eagles
and American Graphophone Co
Patrick J. Meaney
Howard Ave
John Rece & Son
Hawkins
Stratfield Bldg
Lassing State
Cinis Mae
Quae Chapman Ace
Stratford Avenue
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Roque
Sec. Daniels
Williams
Mrs. Thaw
Que
Montreal
McAvall
John Hoolihan
Jai Coaticook
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Sherbrooke
Mulvena
Smith
Howland
Ances
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon
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Mowland Dry Goods
Wheelman
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