Senate Passes Admiral of the Navy Bill in 19th Century Session
Washington reports the senate read a commerce bill a third time and sent it to the House while another measure for US Britain trade was referred to foreign relations, with skepticism about passage. Derby bank looks to petition to surrender its charter amid Derby’s financial strain. Christmas fair at Franklin Hall drew crowds. Santa gave delight as parish voting continued for a silver pitcher prize. Scarlet fever spread in city and suburbs with multiple cases in families. Champagne advertised for Christmas dinners and local streets remained crowded with shoppers from nearby towns.
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Washington
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Great Britain
Convention of Commerce
Committee On Foreign Relations
Franklin Hall
Santa Claus
E. N. Witherton
St. John’s Church
Immense coal convoy arrives at harbor after twenty years
A vast coal convoy of about 10 000 tons reached the harbor for Frank Miller and Company. 28 canal boats formed a line nearly an eighth of a mile long, towed by Pottsville and the Zouave. John McWilliams led the voyage, weathering many splits and a rough ride before docking. Allen Edison’s Edison Phonograph and American Graphophone Company settle disputes, all suits withdrawn.
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Frank Miller and Company
Pottsville
John McWilliams
Mariner
American Graphophone Company
Thomas A. Edison
Edison Phonograph Company
Edison Company
Newtown News Notes Christmas Plans and Local Updates
Newtown reports include Jennie Dayton Eastwood’s death and survivors, Gordon Gale returning from Wesleyan College for Christmas, no Christmas day services but tree and children's events at Congregational church, Rev. Lee to officiate. E J Thrall Jr buys a big wagon after his restaurant fire. insurance on several properties settled. John O Pitzschler to relocate to Glover's Hall with enhancements. Kilbride and Keating not rebuilding due to insufficient insurance. Estimations on housing and industrial use for burned area. new poles and switchboard installed as S N E T Co prepares to move to the former Northrop residence on Main. Foresters expected to take quarters at Holy Name or G A R hall as decisions are made.
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Newtown
Jennie Dayton Eastwood
Willis T Eastwood
William Street
Theport
Wdfe
Charles W. Dayton
Sandy Look
John W. Dayton
Wil Naim
Dayton
Sandy Hook
Joseph
George Dayton
Bethel
C. W. Dayton
Dayton Street
John Radcliffe
Chas. Hall
Long Hill
Full Blood
Gordon Gale
Wesleyan College
Middletown
Yeterday
F. J. Gale
Congregational Church
Timothy J. Lee
E. J. Thrall, Jr
Thrall
Zoar
John O. Pitzschler
John F. Keating
Michael Kilbride
Glover's Hall
Smith P. Glover
Keating
Kilbride
Insurance
Holy Name Society
G. A. R. Hall
Danbury
Northrop
Mainree
Cummins Wreck Reveals Pardon by Gov Whitman
Albany reports William J. Cummins, who wrecked the Carnegie Trust Company of New York, was pardoned by Gov. Whitman. Cummins, once chairman of the Carnegie Trust board, served part of a 1913 sentence and is now at Great Meadow Prison. The governor cited testimonials and Carnegie’s letter indicating Cummins’ inexperience and post-failure reform, noting the personal sacrifices of Cummins and his family. The article also mentions strong investor interest in AT&T bonds and other industry notes.
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Carnegie Trust Company of
New York
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Comstock
Washington County
Cummins
Carnegie Trust
Gov. Whitman
Tennessee
United States
Andrew Carnegie
Bradley Martin
Nineteenth Ward Bank
van Norden Trust Co
Justice Davis
Jon Mr. Martin
Carnegie
Carnegie Trust Company
Malmost
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John F. Fay
Fairfield Avenue
Cartwright
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Merry Christmas
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Faireeld County News
Shelton’s City Court
John B. Dillon
George S. ‘Willis
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