Mobility bill fate discussed after tense Assembly vote
A mobility bill failed in the General Assembly by a 12 to 7 vote with key absences and party splits. Senator Brooks of Tor-S voted negative while Arnola and Manwaring supported it. Senator Jayas was absent. If Jayas had voted yes the measure could have passed, as the House had already approved it. The debate touched on whether a similar bill would reappear before voters in future elections amid ongoing political maneuvering.
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General Assembly
Brooks
Tor- S
Arnola
Manwaring
Jayas
Amly
Ap- Gov
Holzer
Eturing
Senate
U. S
Standard Oil Offshore History of Dividends and Capitalization
Standard Oil will pay its ad for the present year. Wall annal notes total disbursements of 451,925,930 and by year end 461,759,760. The company’s shares trade on exchanges and it has a record of stockholder returns. The present company began with 3,000,000 capital and 5 percent dividend, later rising to 6 to 12 percent, with capitalizations fluctuating to 110,000,000. A portion remains in treasury alongside small amounts of common stock. From 1839 to 1900-01 capitalization rose from 97,500,000 to 98,328,200 with annual dividends varying.
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Standard Oil
Standard of
Com| Treasury
Salvation Army Leader General Booth Retires Amid Ill Health
Failing sight and age infirmities compel General William Booth founder and head of the Salvation Army to retire from active duty after more than thirty years of leading the movement. Booth’s eighty third birthday was celebrated April 10, with global reverence for his work in aiding the afflicted.
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William Booth
Salvation Army
America
General Booth
London
Dolly Varden to Play at Jackson's Theatre Next Tuesday
The Dolly Varden comic opera led a year long New York run and now comes to Jackson's theatre next Tuesday with Ada line Fildes as Dolly and a strong company. The production is lavish and the cast features top artists. this marks the first special tour for Dolly Varden. Seats are on sale.
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Dolly Varden
New York
Jackson's Theatre
Adaline Fildes
Dolly
Lulu Glaser
Miss Fildes
West
Dolly” Varden
Miss Glaser
Police Dogs to Exhibit at Greenwich Fair
Police Commissioner William F. Baker of New York promises to send ten policemen with ten police dogs to the Fairfield County Kennel Club exhibition in Greenwich on Sept 4. The New York department has recently added these dogs and will showcase an interesting exhibition.
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William F.baker
New York Police Department
Fairfield County Kennel Club
Greenwich
New York Department
Thompson dying from horse kick in Iowa rodeo life
Ray Thompson owner of Brook Lawn Riding Academy lies in a Teokuk hospital after a Buffalo Bill Wild West act where he was thrown and kicked. His right eye was gouged out and skull fractured. Once a famed horseman and member of the local Tigers, his wife performs riding acts with Barnum Bailey.
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Ray Thompson
Brooklawn Riding Academy
Teokuk
Iowa
Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Jungle of
Tigers
Fairfield Firemen's Fair Raises Funds, Local Happenings
The Fairfield firemen's fair runs three more days with over $300 raised. Proceeds may fund a chemical engine and hose cart, plus repainting the firehouse as a fire district discussion gains pace. The Spire of St Pauls is upright again and the building awaits wiring for electricity. Local residents Henry Batley, Henry A Smith, and families are noted with news of a European wedding trip and sickness updates. Fresh Air Home sees 24 children brought from the depot by a Sneer committee member.
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St. Paul's
Henry Batley
Greenfield Hill
Richard Wood
Helen Clucus
Europe
Agnes ‘Ongood
Mabel Osgood Wright
New York
Emma F. Wakeman
Lake
William A. Smith
R. F. Dunham
Bridgeport
Perry
Sneer
Stratford picnic and baseball game ends 9 to 3
The N. P. C. club of Nichols Avenue went to Trumbull for a picnic and baseball game won by the home team 9 to 3. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Hee, Mrs. Albright, families and friends, with a guest list from Greenwich and local residents. The piece also notes a vegetable fair, animal displays, a lace handkerchief gift, a church sermon in Bridgeport, and renovations at the Congregational church.
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Nichols Avenue
Trumbull
Hee
Albright
Carten
Smith
N Hughes
M. Hughes
Metzger
F. Hunt
Mackoldski
Maxwell-Bristo Company
Eee O'Connor
W. H. McCarthy
James Lalley
Joseph Allard
W. C. McCarthy
T. C. Cook
Oronoque
Ruby Reed
Barrett
Louis Peck
Sipperly
William St. John
Sadie Barlow
Congregational Church
Edward N. Packard
D. D
Jesus
Nichols assigns interests in Fire Insurance Agency to Goodsell
On August 18 1909 Charles A Nichols transferred his interests in the Fire Insurance Agency of Zalmon Goodsell and Company Agents to Zalmon Goodsell. Nichols remains employed by the Agency.
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Charles A. Nichols
Zalmon Goodsell & Company
Zalmon Goodsell
Nichols
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