Speedway Fatalities Mark Second Day of Trials
Indianapolis August 20. Each day brings more tragedy and record attempts as drivers push limits at the speedway. Garney Keen and De Palma set a new lap pace while Bourque dies after a crash. survivors praise the track yet blame oil and high speed for the fatalities.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Speedway
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Bankers Object To Smaller Notes
Washington Atug 20. Banks of the country show considerable opposition to Secretary of the Treasury proposals for smaller US banknotes. Changing engraving plates at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing would cost money and meet practical objections.
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Washington
Schictinger Heard From fm this city have been re
A terse report notes Schictinger has been heard from in this city with unclear details. The fragment hints at a communication or contact but provides no full facts or context.
Mile a Minute New Air Record Set by Willard
C F Willard flew Curtiss airplane on Hempstead Plains Mineola to cover 3 miles in 2 minutes 56 seconds at a rate over a mile per minute. Observers claimed the speed the fastest in heavier than air flight, while Wright brothers contested patent rights.
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New York
C. F. Willard
Hempstead Plains
Mineola
L. L
Willard
Aero Club of America
Glenn Curtiss
Hammondsport
Wright Brothered
Camp Black
Hempstead
New Haven Road Sees Prosperity in Earnings Rise
New Haven report shows New York New Haven Hartford Railroad gross earnings of 14.28 million for the quarter, up 1.64 million from 1908. Operating expenses fall to 5.06 million, reducing costs by 0.26 million and boosting net income by 2.38 million despite tax changes.
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New Haven
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Charles N Ruggles Dead Pioneer In Development Of North Main
Charles N Ruggles a longtime city figure and developer of North Main Street died after a life of public service and business. Born March 16 1834 he returned to the city to operate a livery and later built a homestead on North Main. A Democrat he served on the Common Council in 1896 and 1897 and was appointed to the board of assessors in 1897. He helped spur a North Main boom and accumulated real estate profits. He married twice and earlier attended high school while building his local legacy.
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Isabelle Brooks Ruggles
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Ruggles
Board of Assessors
Thos. P. Taylor
Five Killed in Auto Crash at Dean Man's Curve
At Dean Man's Curve on The Flats bridge a high speed car plunged 20 feet after breaking railing. Miss Agnes Cowen Miss Maggie Paul Mrs J Colvin and chauffeur Ira Parry died. Mary Paul and Kate Hitchcock survived with injuries. rescued by a boatman. Victims were from Vancouver B C and Seattle social circles.
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Pease
Agnes Cowen
Maggie Paul
J. Colvin
Ira Parry
Flats Bridge
Vancouver
B. C
Seattle
Mary Paul
Maggie
Kate Hitchcock
Weather Indications for New Haven Aug 20
Forecast shows fair tonight and Saturday with light local showers on the south Atlantic coast eastern Lake region and northern New England. Prevailing west to southwest breezes ease as high pressure remains over the upper Mississippi.
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New Haven
South Atlantic
Lake Region
New England
Rocky Mound Steaded
Hich Presen
Taft and golf cabinet at Myopia summer home
President Taft chose Beverly Mass for his summer retreat citing the town’s golf links. He is joined by Captain W Butt and a group including Sonn Baye Hammond and General Adelbert Ames with Samuel Carr as close companions. Speeding limits were ordered for his chauffeurs to avoid fast riding on the road to the estate.
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Bevery
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Beverly
Hunt
Roosevelt
Mr. Teft
Captain W. Butt
Sonn Baye Hammond
Cincinnati
Adelbert Ames
Massanacu
Carpenter
Butt
Army officers ride 90 miles across Massachusetts and Vermont
Regular army officers who oversaw war maneuvers in Massachusetts embark on a 90 mile test ride ordered by the War Department. Divided into three 30 mile segments, the group travels across Massachusetts into Vermont with the 10th United States Cavalry providing horses before returning home.
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Rochester
Mass
Massachusetts
War Department
Army
Wood
10Th United States Cavalry
Ceouund
Vermont
10Th Cavalry
Young Turks Split Over Greece Crete Policy Amid Rising Tensions
Constantinople Aug 20 The government tentative acceptance of Greece's second reply to Turkey's Crete note splits the Young Turks. Conservatives oppose radical factions as Salonica and Monaster protest a diplomacy driven policy, threatening a breach and possible civil strife.
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Constantinople
Greece
Turkey
Crete
Young Turks
Salonica
Monaster
Revo
Plattsville Hosts Celebration for New Macadam Road
Plattsville prepares a Sept 1 celebration marking a mile and a half of state road joining Bridgeport and Easton via Fairfield. Festivities begin 3 PM with Wheeler & Wilson band. Speakers include Judge Edward K. Nicholson and E J Lake. State Highway Committee member James H. Macdonald to attend.
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Fairfield
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Wheeler & Wilson Band
Edward K. Nicholson
E. J. Lake
Weut
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Tee James H. Macdonald
Hitchock
Nil Whitmark Jailed for Disturbance at Boarding House
Nil Whitmark received five days in jail after a disturbance at the boarding house run by Mrs. Annie Gardener at 34 Waller Place. He sought tools left in his room and owed rent, but the claim was disputed with little credence given to his story by the police yesterday.
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Annie Gardener
Waller Place
Nil
Train collision blocks Erie tracks near Savona
Bath Aug 20 Erie railroad reports two passenger trains collided last night at Savona New York blocking the Erie line. Tracks cleared today and traffic resumed after signals restored. Engineer injured and several passengers hurt in the wreck.
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Erie
Savona
N. Y
Stock Market Opens On Nervous Yet Strong Backing
Persistent nervousness fades as major interests rally support across the street. Investors watch early trading for signs of stability and prices.
Bears Foretalled in Nervous Stock Market Open
New York trading opened with nerves as bears pressed and the market showed fractional declines. Inside support from major interests kept some issues buoyant while steel stocks sagged and more than half a million shares changed hands in the first half hour.
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United Press
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Southern Pacific
Dolly Gray Ordered Committed to State Asylum
Governor Weeks forwarded papers to the Charities department for Dolly Gray to be committed to the State Asylum for the Insane at Middletown. Gray had been in charge of that department for a week after wandering to police headquarters and requesting 20 days in jail.
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Charities Department
State Asylum For the Insane
Middletown
Dolly Gray
Nichols Sells Interest in Zalmon Goodsell Firm
A notice states Chas A Nichols sold his interest in the Zalmon Goodsell firm to Zelmon Goodsell senior member of the Orig. Nichols remains with the firm as an employee.
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Nichols
Keller Brothers Buy Property on Main Street
Edward F. Keller and Dennis F. Keller of Keller Brothers bought the building at 1116 Main St from the Lyon estate, currently leased to Ceaser Misch Property with nearly three years remaining. The deal includes a planned expansion with basement department and four-floor show windows, extending to Middle Street.
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Main Street
Edward F. Keller
Dennis F. Keller
Ary
Keller Brothers
Main St
Ceaser Misch
Lyon
Eener Brothers
Par
Middle Street
Ary Goods
Robert Hunter to Address Bridgeport Socialists Soon
Robert Hunter, a noted socialist writer on economic topics, will speak in Bridgeport under the Socialist party. The city convention is set for Tuesday Sept 14 at 1100 Main Street, with the first speaker Fruits of Massachusetts tomorrow.
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Robert Hunter
Bridgeport
Socialist Party
Main Street
Aew Fruits
Massachusetts
Main
Jim Stapleton
Congress Street
Smith's
Blackman
Fairfield Avenue
To Rent Furnished Room Flats Provisions Stratford
Notary Public Sears advertises rooms for rent at 61 Myrtle Ave with a large furnished room available. Also mentions to see To Rent for improvements and local listings on Newfield Avenue Stratford and a reference to screw machine operators at Acme and Cleveland.
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Myrtle Ave
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Stratford
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Satocastien Chine
Onarsrees
Harriman Under Fed Pressure in Vienna Crisis
Edward Harriman, labeled mastermind of a vast ploy, faces a proposed halt to his Peabergene scheme as doctors warn of imminent physical breakdown. Vienna authorities, guided by Professor Struempel, assess the magnate’s health and the impact on his ongoing influence.
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Vienna
Edward Hareman
R Struempel
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