Notable Early 20th Century Science Curiosities and Inventions
A survey of diverse science notes covers mining ease with steam shovels in Pennsylvania, a Kansan granted wind and light through a new shade device, and German school experiments on gender color perception. It notes an adjustable bed settee hammock, Spain’s coal imports, a portable electric desk lamp with bedhead hook, and Holland bulbs mainly imported from France. Additional items include court use of phonograph and typewriter, a Vietnamese claim on respiratory growth, Washington state’s 5 million horsepower potential, Lanai sugar beet plans, the Pilgrims Monument, UK metric reform talk, animal education tests at Harvard and Johns Hopkins, timber preservation by boiling, improved nose bags for horses, and a British cavalry sword design.
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Pennsylvania
Cologne
Germany
Ohio
Spain
France
New York
Vietna Ph
Washington
Hawaiian
Lanai
Pilgrims Monument
Cape Cod
Mass
British Weights and Measures Association
United Kingdom
Harvard
Johns Hopkins
Australia
Father of nine goes to jail
Joseph and Frank Gregory two married brothers from the South End received six months in jail each from Superior Court Judge Burpee for stealing a trunk from the passenger station. They hid the trunk in an alley and, after drinking, were returning for it when nabbed. Leonard Patterson of Darien, 18, got eight months for statutory burglary but his sentence was suspended. He stole horse blankets and later a store break in to steal $15. Mrs. Edwin Lowe of New York, tied to charity work, offered to help him restart life and secured him a job. Attorney Charles B. Dana of Stamford was appointed probation officer, with Patterson to report biweekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Frank Gregory
South End
Superior Court
Burpee
Leonard Patterson
Darien
Patterson
Edwin Lowe
New York
Charles B. Dana
Stamford
Stratford Firemen Save Barn and Adjacent Homes in Snow
In a fierce 6 o clock blaze Stratford firemen battled a large barn owned by Ellott W Peck on Long Brook and Patterson avenues. They saved nearby homes of Charles Davis Otis B Curtis and Edward H Churchill after enduring freezing temperatures and driving snow. The barn loss is estimated at 2000 dollars. Nearby cattle were relocated to a new stock barn prior to the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Ellott W. Peck
Long Brook
Patterson Avenues
Charles Da‘vis
Otis B. Curtis
Edward H. Churchill
Peck
Mr. Peck
A. W. Burritt Lumber Co
Spanish War Veterans Invited to Smok er Night
Lieut N W Bishop Camp members invited to attend a smoker by Elias Howe Jr Post No 3 G A R tomorrow night at 8 o'clock The Spanish War Veterans will meet at City Hall at 746 wearing civilian clothes and badges
Washington papers praise Taft message as prudent plan
The morning papers in Washington endorse President Taft's message to Congress, calling it conservative and thorough. The Post deems the program reflective of popular voice, while the Herald applauds its sane and painstaking character and notes it is not colorless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Morning Papers
Taft
Congress
The Science of a New Life by John Cowan
An advertisement for a sensational marriage guide promising to improve married life. It claims endorsements from medical and religious critics and outlines chapters on continence, conception, pregnancy, and postnatal care. The offer includes a descriptive prospectus, price details, and a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cowan
ILD
United States
LS. Ogilvie Publishing Company
Rose Street
New York
Long Lean Hotel Clerk Jailed Nine Months
Sherman K. Hill, Atlantic Hotel clerk, pleaded guilty to stealing 1,073 dollars from the hotel cash drawer. Judge Burpee sentenced him to nine months in jail after restitution was made by an uncle. Hill confessed to altering books, influenced by a married woman from Stratford, and was caught after an earlier sighting of discrepancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman K. Hill
Atlantic
Paul Chapman
Burpee
Chapman
Sherman
Hill
James Callaghan
Washington
Cora Dayton
Stratford
Callaghan
Colen
E Hill
Connecticut Items in Annual Estimates for 1925 Fiscal Year
Washington reports Connecticut allocations in the fiscal year starting July 1 next. Fort Trumbull improvements receive 20000 dollars, Duck Island Harbor of Refuge 100000, Five Mile River area harbors including Stamford Southport Greenwich Westport and Saugatuck 3500, and New Haven breakwater 35000. The rest of the text details fashion notes and fashion accessories not related to the budget items.
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Washington
Connecticut
Fort Trumbull
Duck Island Harbor of Refuge
Five-Mile River
Stamford
Southport
Greenwich
Westport
Saugatuck
New Haven
Paranoia Hearing Over Sweeney Sanity Question
In Stamford Probate Court the hearing on Miss Sweeney’s commitment for insanity revealed her belief she is persecuted by residents on the Converse estate and a dreamed will left by a wealthy New Canaan man. Two doctors testified she is insane with paranoia, while noting no firm link to the Converse family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Araminto Sweeney
E. C. Converse
Greenwich
Stamford
Miss Sweeney
Converse
Darien
Samuel Pierson
William L. Griswold
Converse Estate
Pierson
New Canaan
Bethel Shooting Sparks 10000 Damages Suit in Danbury Court
Benjamin Godfrey sues neighbor James Smith for 10000 damages alleging a May 29 1909 shooting at Smiths Bethel area home caused a bad hand injury and job loss. Smith claims the gun discharge was accidental during a confrontation about trespass and chicken thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Civil Superior Court
Danbury
Benjamin Godfrey
James Smith
Godfrey
Ashworth
Smith
Rebels Tighten Grip West of Chihuahua City
Rebels control western Chihuahua as government troops camp near San Isabel and insurgents maneuver near San Andreas. Skirmishes expected daily with limited armed clashes. rebels faced minor resistance while taking Chihuahua towns and reports from northern Mexico offer few details on ongoing battles.
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Mexico
Chihuahua
United Press
Mex
San Isabel
San Andreas
Public Auction For Immediate Sale Of Consignments Dec 8 1910
A sale listing consignments for auction on Thursday December 8 1910 at 2 PM at 171 John Street Sales Depot. Items include road cart harness, rubber tire wagon, buggy, top wagon, Oldsmobile and De Dion motor cars, Knox automobile, five passenger auto, horses, wagons, harness and blankets. Red Flag noted. bargains expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Street
Concord
Oldsmobile
Knox Automobile
de Dion
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Wewest
Beecham’s
Main St
Golden Hill St
Lee Bros
Main Street
Congress Street
Brussels
Joseph P. Coughlin CO
East Main ST
Crawford Laundry Co
Fairfield Avenue
The
Peck & Lines Co
Middle Street
Bridgeport
Conn
E. W. Peck
Long Lean Hotel
Sherman Hill
E. H. Dillon’s
America
Steinway
HOME
WEBER
Jewett
STECK
Woodbury
Wheelock & Stuyvesant
M. Steinert & Sons Co
New England
Fairfield County News
Norwalk Parish
Maria P. James
St. Paul's Parish
Norwalk
Monroe
New, Canaan
Huntington
Charles Martin
A. L. Fennisey
Peter J. Rainey
Martin
Rainey
Albert Johnson
Gager
John Todd
Redding
Elsie Tood
Georgianna Seymour
George E. Seymour
Connecticut Company
Railroad Commissioners
Standard Oil Company
Wilson Point
Wilson Avenue
Greens Farms
Judge Marean
W.E. Halligan
Broad Street
P. D. News
A. Elwood & Son, Inc
N. B
America’s
Warren Street
Nurses’ Registry
Nona H. Sullivan
State OF Connecticut
District OF Bridgeport
A.s
Sarah M. Thompson
Frances A. Pinkerman
Cut
Seygeport
Elizabeth Hafele
Court of Probate
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