Joe Kelley and the Old Orioles era revisited
A fragmented 1890s baseball chronicle recalls Joe Kelley of the Orioles and other stars. It notes Kelley and Willie Keeler’s long hitting streaks, lists teammates including Gleason, McMahon, and McGraw, and mentions managers Robbinson and Jennings. Referenced are era figures and events from early National League play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kateri
Titternatiohal
Eibernian
Waa
Ae Sadie
Ani Pe Peevey Ps
Anummm - Roe
Hemaning
Pond
Kaper
Wilbert Rodbinson
Brooklyn
Ane
W. J. Clarke
Brouthers
Carey
Doyle
Reitz
Bonner
John J. McGraw
Hugh Jennings
Tiger Pilot
Brodie
Centerfeld
Willie Keeler
Firemen Appear Before Board On Alarm Error
Five firemen faced the commissioners for November 26 alarm errors and a sharp remark about Mountain Grove Street and Fairfield Avenue. One driver admitted misrouting the call, another faced a speed accusation, both given admonitions to improve. Next year will see conferences to discuss a department library and a separate fund for service stripes and medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Grove Street
Fairfield Avenue
West
No. 4 Engine Company
James Alexander
William Fick
Noick
Alexander Ifig
Aiecnaine
Patrick Hamill
Killian
Comry Ee
Mooney
Lieut
Go- Tae Tege
George F. Beardslee
Michael Dailey
Derk
Democratic Club Organizes in Stratford with 139 Members
The Twelfth District Democratic Club organized successfully in Lavery's hall Stratford and Union avenues last night with 139 members. An orchestra was present and sandwiches served. The club adopts a mutual benefit labor plan. Col. Fenn H L McMurray and others spoke. 1650 were on application. John J Hart e opened the meeting to explain aims and harmony within the party. George Rajotte sang. The club will hold its first regular meeting in the Ronan theatre Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavery’s Hall
Stratford
Union Avenues
Ee Col. Fenn H L. McMurray
A Jethers
John J. ‘Harte
Democratics Party
Gald
Reminard
George Rajotte
Ronan Theatre
Bond Market Mixed in Early New York Trading
Prices showed few changes in the day’s early market. Some comparatively large state issues moved, with Texas Company bonds advancing about one eighth. Rock Island collateral, Refunding 6, Debenture 5s and U S Rubber 6s declined one eighth to one half.
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New York
Dec. S
Tate
Texas Company
Bee Rock Island
U. S
Beyers Reported Killed in Vaal River Engagement
Pretoria dispatch reports the government released details of General Christian Beyers rebel leader's death during a river crossing on the Vaal. He, with others, was fired upon while attempting to cross the river. Beyers reportedly fell, his body drifted downstream, and a search is under way.
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Pretoria
London
Christian Beyers
Vaal
Beyers
Geneva Professor Loses His Job Over War Comment
Hugo Claparade of the University of Geneva, son of the Swiss minister to Berlin, is dismissed by the Swiss federal council for views deemed contrary to Swiss neutrality. He offered resignation after a student demonstration on November 24, but the council declined to accept it and dismissed him instead.
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Berne
Switzen
Hugo Claparade
University of Geneva
Berlin
Federal Council
Switzer
Clapatede
Clapareds
de Hebours
Rivers and Harbors Congress Opens Today
The Rivers and Harbors Congress opened its annual convention with a large national delegation. Senator Ransdell of Louisiana, president of the congress, denounced attacks on river and harbor legislation as unfounded and graft accusations as false. He defended the body's educational role and urged improvements only where genuine merit exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usion
Nationa Rivers and Hattera Congress
Bryan
Ranedell
Louisians
Rivers and Harbors Consreas
Congress
Sooa
Ransgell
United St Engineer Corps
Army
House
Commerce
Senate
Ransdell
Rivers ‘and Harbors Congress
Rivers and “Harbors
Stratford Women Plan Fundraiser for Mission Work
Special to The Palmer Stratford Dec 9 The Youks Ladies Mission league of the Congregational church will hold a sale tomorrow afternoon in town hall from 3 to 7. Japanese articles curios pictures and candy from many volunteers will be sold to support mission work. Other local church activities and club events are noted including whists concerts and a postponed high school country fair due to Christmas holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Stratford
Youks Ladies’ Mission League of the Congregational Church
Cees
Lucer
Mez Carey
Alles Taylor
George Carey
MatDonnell
Elizabeth Travis
May Morehouse
Vivian Morehouse
Beatrice
James Wi-son
Doris Turner
Oesany Buck
Bana Candy
Lydia Watrous
Beatrice Travis
Frederika Taylor
Ruth Kelsey
Violet Curtis
Elpha*Silliman
Guild of Christchurch
Frederick Doo- Uttle
Barnum Avenue
Rebekah Lodge
Cupheag Club
Pe Ge Methodist Church
People's Presbyterian Church
Bridgenort
Pskearse
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Ridgeport
Women's Christian -Temperance Union
Blanche Hart
Park Street
Foreign Missionary Society of the
Stratford ME
King’s Heralds
Oronogue Lodge
Atlantic & Pacific
Russell
W. Smith
Kennedy Hosts Episcopal Choir Fellowship Event
On Friday prenece Rev Chauncey C Kennedy and his wife will entertain Christ Episcopal Church choir at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey C. Kennedy
Christ Episcopal Churchi Choir
Leroy-Beaulieu predicts war to end in March
M Paul Leroy-Beaulieu world renowned economist marks his 71st birthday in Saumur and forecasts the war ending by early March. He estimates total world war costs at about 9 to 10 billion dollars, with each major power spending around 7 billion and smaller states up to 0.5 to 0.8 billion. He notes funding relies on gold-backed notes, treasury bonds, and delayed military payments, and warns prolonged loans will curb global progress. He also notes demographic concerns for France, warning of a potential loss of distinctive French nationality if birth rates do not rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Paul, Leroy-Beaulieu
Erate Science
Saumur
France
M. Leroy- Beaulieu
Pere Tast
Poe
M. Leroy-Beaulieu
Paris
Rome
Bonn
Berlin
Academy of Moral Science
Louis Phillipe
Legislative Assembly
Only Slender Hope for Leo M Frank Remains
Advanta Ga Dec United States supreme court denied writ of error for Leo M Frank convicted of the Mary Phagan murder in 1913. The report notes legal views on the case and lists community notices about society meetings, dances, weddings, and social events in Bridgeport, including the Ladies Aid Society, Alliance Francaise, and local engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advanta
United _ States supreme court
Leo M Frank
Mary Phagan
Kimow
TODAY'S STORE NEWS Some Practical Hints
Practical gift guide for holiday shoppers with a wide array of items priced at 25c and 75c and up. Items include embroidered handkerchiefs, gloves, linens, clothing, dolls, toy figures, writing paper, perfume, and accessories across women and men's merchandise.
Household notes on practical cooking and upkeep
A collection of household tips covers nutritious foods and cleaning methods for shoes, glass, and utensils. It suggests airing cellars, evaluating fat in meats, stuffing dates with cheese and nuts, using potato water for stains, brightening mirrors with camphor, and other note worthy tricks for daily domestic life.
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Nabah
Main St
Bridgeport
Joe Kelley
Toronto Pilot
STAR
OLD Orioles
Hatley
Beard, White
Wesley Ee
Ohio Penitentiary
Cos Debus
Paneme
Bira
Mabel A. Goudder
Fe Mas
Edgar
Foster "Witkin
The
Surcome Court of Ohio
St New
Democratic Club
Bond Market
Ee Peres
Geneva
E.H. Dillon & CO
Man St
Hartford
Rue St. Cecile
Rivers and Harbors
Secretary Bryan
Senator Ransdell
People’s Church
Leroy-Beaulieu
Catherine Rock
Bunnell Street
St. Mary's R. C
Thomas Mulcahy
Joseph Clabby
Frank Munich
Martin Heffernan
Robert
Simon
Charles
George
Edward
Fred Rock
John F. Murp
St.ichael’s Cemetery
Leo M. Frenk
the Ladies’ Aid Society of the
Alliance Francaise
Stratfield
Taryl
Federation
Louis Delamarre
Napoleon Iit
Europe
Mile
Helene Girout
Maitre
Andre de Pienne
A CG. Fones
Stratfeld
Ecards
George W. Wheeler
Park Avenue
Helen Wheeler
Baldwin School
Bryn Mawr
Wheeler
Alfred Bishop
Nathaniel W. Bishop
Park Place
Mr. Bishop
Choate School
Wallingford
Lotus Club
Stocum’s
Vanity
Sunnybrook
Marjorie Lesser
Albert Steinfeld
New_York
Eli Lesser
Elmwood Avenue
New York City
Steinfeld
Columbia
N. Steinfeld
Anna Brush
Lesser
Sapo
Qyran
Fairfield
Smith-Murray CO
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Main Street
Elérs & Opticians
Hetatier
Dempen
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