Mabel Wilbur Elates Jackson With Merry Widow Engagement
Announcement that Mabel Wilbur brings She Myry Widow to Jackson's Theatre next Tuesday Sept 7 with Henry W Savage organization and English Grand Opera orchestra. star cast includes Charles Meakin and Robert E. Gratam in key roles, lavish settings, acclaimed costuming, seat sale starts Friday morning.
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Capetown
Montreal
Buenos Ayres
Charac
New York
Paris
Maxim
Mabel Wilbur
Charles Meakin
Sonia
Prince Danilo
Robert E. Gratam
F. J. McCarthy
Arthur Wooley
Charles Wright
Julia Brewer
Harold Blake
Louise Hilliard
Cable Buried for 27 Years Discovered in Sand
United Press report from New York describes the cable repair steamer Merce returning from a repair cruise. Faraday laid cables in 1881 1882 and northeast of Sable Island a buried line was found intact after 27 years under sand. Another cable buried two years shows marine growth and wear from shifting sands.
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United Press
New York
Merce
Faraday
Sable Island
Deposed Ruler Faces Mental Strain Under Turkish Detention
The ex-ruler in custody near the town outskirts is plagued by fear of assassination by agents of the new regime in Turkey. He has not slept for a week, with ravings disturbing inmates, and physicians have failed to offer relief, suggesting a possible mental breakdown.
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Summer Home of Actor Hitchcock Destroyed by Fire
The summer home of Raymond Hitchcock at Great Neck Long Island burned this morning. Two servants injured leaping from a second story window. Hitchcock mourned the loss noting antiques heirlooms and a clock a century old. He valued the house at 20000 with contents at 35000 while insurance was only 2000.
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All Holland celebrates Queen Wilhelmina birthday
The Hague August 31 Holland marks the 29th birthday anniversary of Queen Wilhelmina with holidays for schoolchildren and crowds cheering at the palace gates for the Queen and baby Princess Julian. Flags fly and congratulations pour in from across the country in a more elaborate celebration than ever before.
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United Press
the Hague
Holland
Wilhelmina
Julian
Napoleon Relics Waterloo Museum Sold Today
Brusseils August 31 The celebrated museum at Waterloo with Napoleon relics is to be sold today. Founded in 1815 after the battle by Sergeant Collon, it now belongs to Collon’s grandniece Mrs. Brown. The collection includes Napoleon’s spurs from Waterloo and his tea kettle. It is not believed the government will permit sale to foreign parties.
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United Press
Brusseils
Waterloo
Napoleon
Collon
Brown
Hubby's Cruelty Ground for Divorce
Abbie N. Smith sues Lawrence B. Smith at 16 Warren Street claiming intolerable cruelty since January 1, 1905 and four years of habitual intemperance. They were married March 12, year not specified.
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Lawrence B. Smith
Warren Street
Sultan Abdul Hamid Faces Incipient Insanity
Vienna reports former Sultan Abdul Hamid is said to be slipping toward incipient insanity, according to the highest authority. The notice notes the alarming mental decline affecting the aged ruler and draws attention to his condition with formal, restrained phrasing.
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United Press
Vienna
Abdul Hamid
Wart remover ad promises painless skin cure
An advertisement touts Cyrus Wart Remover available at The Cyrus Pharmacy on Fairfield avenue. It claims the product removes a wart in days without pain and guarantees skin safety. The copy also promotes CleanEasy as a hand soap, claiming it cleans stove polish grease ink and dirt for hands or clothing.
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Cyrus Pharmacy
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Stratford Ave
Chauffeur Fined on Two Counts in New Haven Court
Howard J. Manson chauffeur for Edmond Smith of Springfield was fined 310 for not displaying his car number and 25 for lacking a Connecticut license. The third count alleging use of another machine’s license was nolled.
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United Press
New Haven
Howard J. Manson
Edmond Smith
Springfield
Connecticut
Two burglars bound over in New Haven case
Sol and Abe Gordon were arraigned in police court on burglary charges and bound over to the next Superior court term under $2000 bonds each. They were arrested last week on complaints from locals and more than a thousand dollars in jewelry was found on two persons.
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United Press
New Haven
Sol
Abe Gordon
Hartford
Beare
Case review on Carroll liquor license sale dispute
The long case of Jamce Carroll accused of liquor sales without a license ended with a $50 fine plus $15.97 costs and a $100 bond for appeal. George Lannon, Carroll’s apprentice, faced a noise bringer. The 25 Middle Street saloon remained under Carroll's control during remonstrance hearings, but Sheriff Beck’s attachment shifted title to the sheriff, raising questions on the legality of a sheriff’s keeper running a licensed business. The higher court must determine the keeper’s status in liquor sale law.
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George Lannon
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George Carrol
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Sheriff Beck
James Carroll
George Carroll
Stratfield Road Opens Tomorrow in Plattsville
Stratfield Road will be opened to travel tomorrow at 3 p.m. connecting Stratfield Road with Haston Road at Sport Hill. A Wheeler & Wilson band concert from 2 to 3 p.m. precedes three addresses by Judge Edward K. Nicholson, former Lt Governor Everett Lake, and State Highway Commissioner James H. Macdonald. Committee transport from the Court House is arranged for 11:30 a.m. The program includes a concert with selections by the band and the Second Regiment of the C. N. G.
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Mile
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the Fountain
Horse Dies After Trolley Trestle Accident
Waterbury August 31 a peculiar accident halted Watertown trolley traffic for half an hour and killed a valuable horse owned by J A Lovett. The horse ran away and on the trestle tried to cross the tracks, fell through, its leg caught between track and tie, suspending it over the river. Rescuers failed to save it and it died from internal injuries, its leg later sawed off and the animal dropped into the river.
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United Press
Waterbury
Watertown
J. A. Lovett
Anderson Sues for 5000 Damages Over Son’s Death
Walter Anderson of Black Rock sues the Connecticut Co. for 5000 dollars claiming the Fairfield Avenue car, driven June 22, 1999, was inadequately equipped with brakes fenders and other safety devices. The action seeks compensation for the death of Richard W. Anderson.
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Black Rock
Richard W. Anderson
Fairfield Avenue
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Connecticut Co
Man in jail goes insane after sentence and tears cell apart
Frank Unidas, recently jailed for assault by Judge Wilder, exhibited escalating madness in the jail. He ripped clothes and bedding, screamed constantly, and was placed in a padded cell. His 9 am City Court appearance will decide if the sentence is suspended and he is sent to Middletown. Unidas, years old, worked at Standard Manufacturing and had quarreled with his mother over his sister.
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Frank Unidas
Wilder
Unidas
Ept
Alexander Morrissey
Charities Department
Middletown
Standard Manufacturing Company
Light frost reported in Winsted area this morning
Winsted reports a light frost with an average temperature around 28 as towns in the vicinity share similar conditions. Tobacco belt growers say no crop damage was observed, indicating minor impact from the cool spell.
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United Press
Winsted
Flood disaster in Monterey raises death toll to 1200
Monterey Mexico August 31 reports say hundreds buried today as floods devastate the city and surrounding valleys. Army workers and troops clear ruins while streetcar lines are repaired. Authorities estimate 1200 dead with 15000 homeless, Red Cross sends 2000 and appeals for aid as relief efforts continue.
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Enna
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Mexico
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Consal
Hanna
American Red Cross
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Torrington Plant Put On Full Time
Special from United Press. Aug. 31 The Excelsior Needles Company employees were put on full time this week after two years of short time. Shooting case continued Salvatore Ascolese shot in the right ear last Thursday night by his sweetheart's brother Dominico Tuzio. He is out on $200 bonds until tomorrow. Personal mention Mr and Mrs Charles Sree Canfield sailed from Cherbours the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Aug 28 due in New York about Sept 6.
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