Falls and Fire Destroys Long Ridge and Stamford Property
Henry Moody of Great Plain Danbury fell from a ladder while repairing his barn and sustained a broken foot. The Cooke and Lounsbury shoe shop building at Long Ridge Stamford burned, owned by Fletcher Williams and unoccupied. A large Mather barn in Stamford burned, likely from a defective chimney. $2,000 insurance. Neighbors freed horses, vehicles, and gear with minor losses. Stamford Hospital to receive about $6,000 from Mrs. Alice A. Hall trust, with $5,953.21 due to the hospital after estate settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Moody
Great Plain
Danbury
Cooke & Lounsbury Shoe Shop
Long Ridge
Stamford
Fletcher Williams
Frederick G. Mather
Alice A. Hall
Colchester
John 8. Hall
Tribune Fresh Air Society
Brandegee Victory Narrowly Secures Republican Nomination
The Connecticut Republican caucus backed Brandegee by a slim 15 vote margin over Hill after a secret ballot, despite a strong state machine influence and heavy backing from manufacturing and commercial interests. Bulkeley’s campaign and shifting public sentiment shaped the final outcome with hints of possible repercussions for future elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Brandegee
Republican Legislative Caucus
Hifi
Taft
State Committee
Tial
Contes Republicanism
Connecticut
Pointblank
Bulkeley
Washington
Brandegeether
General Assembly
Senator Tilman Responds To Land Deal Charges
Senator Tilman of South Carolina rebutted Roosevelt’s accusations of falsehood and improper use of senatorial power. He argued his statements about not buying land were accurate not deceptive, citing timing of a Feb 15 document and clarifying his intent regarding possible future purchases. He denied breaking any law or engaging in immoral conduct while acknowledging caution about timber land investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilman
South Carolina
Roosevelt
Senate
At- Generaal
Senator Tilman Defends Land Purchase Attempt Against Harriman
The discourse centers on Senator Tilman's claim to buy 1,440 acres of timber lands for 4500 dollars and his defense of backing a bill to instruct the Attorney General to recover 2,000,000 acres from Harriman for actual settlers. It argues he acted to trigger legal suits, denies corruption charges, and contrasts with President Roosevelt's stance on land and trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
California
Lee
Harriman
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
Steel Trust
Ben Tilman
Senator Tilman
Tilman
Newest Notes Of Science
A wide range of science tidbits cover plant life under ash or yew, death rates in Japan, rubber varieties in Siberia, languages of the czar's empire, rat damage in France, and Europe’s student counts. Notes on sugar cube inventor Claus Spreckles, telegraph picture transmission, egg shells as gas mantles, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Siberia
France
Europe
Claus Spreckles
San Francisco
Stockholm
Germany
Russia
British Ornithological Society
Dutch New Guinea
Jersey City
Elbe
Hamburg
Belfast
Maine
Brazil
South Africa
Teneriffe Island
Tibet
Finland
Everett
Wash
Hemisphere
Spitzbergen
Arctic Circle
Postmasters' Claims and Local News in Litchfield County
Postmasters' claims list unreadjusted accounts from 1864 to 1874, with Connecticut names J. W. Brooks Goshen $75.40 J. B. Reed South Canaan $35.30 Julius L. Hart West Goshen $35.92. Construction crews arrive in Canaan for 18,000 dollar line rebuild between Canaan and Brookfield Junction. Lake Quassapaug leased to Dr Henry S. Karrmann and Lewis E. Dawson for a summer theatre and dancing pavilion. Judge Wheeler awards Jacob Ruppert $606.53 against Bassett House Derby owner. Canaan restaurant cook Helen W Connell accused of pilfering food and goods, observed by staff, including meats, baked goods, liquor, silverware, and other items, while claiming to be obtaining a lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
Connecticut
J. W. Brooks
Goshen
J. B. Reed
South Canaan
Julius L. Hart
West Goshen
New England
Canaan
Brookfield Junction
Lake Quassapaug
Connecticut Company
Henry S. Karrmann
Lewis E. Dawson
Woodbury
Wheeler
Superior Court
Jacob Ruppert
New York
George F. Pixley
Derby
New Milford
Helen W. Connell
Boston
Canfield
Laughter and health claims for Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
An eminent Russian physician advocates laughter as a remedy for dyspepsia and related illnesses, then promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a digestive aid. The ad claims the tablets digest 3,000 grains of food per grain and restore appetite, strength, and calm the digestive system. It lists ingredients, notes wide physician use, price 50 cents, and offers a free sample with address in Marshall, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alimertary
Stuart
America
Canada
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall. Mich
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Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport
Conn
the Farmer Publishing CO
Bridgeport Conn
York
Broadway
St. Paul, Building
A. Menet
Branve
E. W. Grove
Alexander Graham Bell
Brantford
Ont
British Islands
Rockefeller Institute
Harvard University Observatory
Mersey
United States
Spain
Chicago
Castoria
Litchfield County News
Cora Reese Refining Company
Sya
the Century Company
Victor
Vaudeville Co
Minstrels
Sousa
Pryor
Century CO
Main Street
Avnotet
25Th St
Wm. I. Ingold
T. E. Acon Mgr
Henry C. Reid
Main ST
Bank ST
Frisbie
Best Union
Thomas W. Grant
Main and
Golden Hill Ste
Georgia Real Eoate
Burr & Knapp
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co
Eremos
Walter S. Wilmot
Detroit
Adams Ave
Park St
The
Alling Rubber Co
Main’ ST
Mollan
W. K. Mollan
W. E. McKinnon
Gerry’s Fish Market
Cor, Wall & Middle Stars
Gledhill & CO
Deslers
OOK, Walma & Chaunste
Bachman
Wilma M. Bachman
State St
Earlington
West 27Th Street
Bermuda
England
Hamilton
Harbor
Arlington
Wm. F. Ingold
Mgr
11Th Street
New York City
Fromaker's
Wm.taylor&son, Inc
Albert
Bridgeport Business College
Cunningham
Court Exchange Building
Pol
Flolrwin &Co
Fio
May Irwin Frolini
Elinore
Edgar Allen & Co
Payton & Wilson
Jones & Mayo
Florence Hamilton & Co
Klimt & Gazzolo Amusement CO
Montana Limited
Rustler's Camp
Red Light
Russian Symphony Orchestra of
Modest Altschuler
Ben Greet
Park City Theatre
Planters
Lincoln Hall
Cannon Street
the Human Art Gallery
Monahan
Southworth’s
Old Point Comfort
Old Dominion Line
Hotel Chamberlain
Ola Point Point Comfort
Norfolk
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