New Haven County Inquiry Ends Amid Whitewash Talk
The July 1 1910 New Haven inquiry into County Commissioners concludes with critics decrying it as a whitewash yet admitting some wrongdoing. The report is seen as pushing abolishment of county commissioner systems statewide. Social demands on Bridgeport mayors cited as burden, while Franks Bogart urges burying garbage as a simple sanitary method.
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United States
Bridgeport
Frank G. Bogart
The
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Mr. Bogart
Mr. Bocart
City of
Moses
Hartford
Laundryman Recovers Twelve Tens Found in Wash
A South Norwalk patron left a neatly wrapped envelope containing fourteen ten dollar bills at Tomas L Lowe's laundromat. The laundryman found the cash and returned it before it was missed, keeping the total at 140 dollars in an enveloped format.
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Tomas L. Lowe
South Norwalk
Mr. Lowe
The Middle Ages in Connecticut examined political decay
The piece contrasts Connecticut's mechanical progress with stagnant political reform, noting the shift from popular government to a corrupt system. It targets Senatorial candidate George L. McLean and incumbent Morgan G. Bulkeley, arguing Connecticut ignores direct nomination, initiative, referendum, and recall while praising industrial innovation.
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Pericles
Connecticut
Thomas Hooker
Great Britain
Delightful Second Conn U B B A concert at Lyceum
The 2nd Conn U B B A staged a successful evening at the German Reformed church Lyceum directed by Capt. William Bernhard. Performers included Minnie and Grace Schweidtle, Freda Wiemer, Max Kirchner, August Budde, Charles Ferrett, Ludwig Bassert, Emma Naber, Helen Levering, Lydia Fetch, Tillie Gotthardt, Mrs. Herman G. Wiemer, James V. Bradshaw, and Pastor Herman G. Wiemer. Commander J. Bradshaw spoke on the U B B A’s 350 thousand members and boy work, with praise for the talent and help received.
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Priscilla
Herman G. Wiemer
J. Bradshaw
New York City
Bernhard
Permanent Rectorship At Waterbury Church Soon Filled
The Church of the Immaculate Conception in Waterbury will appoint a new permanent rector within the next month, with no regular pastor since Rev Mgr Slocum's death. The parish, the state’s largest, has been divided and a new parish will be formed. the chosen priest must pass a strict examination.
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Church of the Immaculate Conception
Waterbury
Mgr. Slocum
Selection Concourse for Diocese Pastorate Named
The concursus called by the bishop to select a pastor for the diocese includes the advisory board and the permanent rectors of the diocese. The group will review candidates to fill the vacant pastorate and oversee the process in spiritual matters.
Danbury Commandery to Join Field Day in Stratford
Crusader Commandery of Danbury will join Hamilton Commandery for a Field Day on July 12 at Sir Knight Swan B. Brewster’s Stratford property near Paradise Green. About 1000 swords are expected from Crusader and 250 from Hamilton, with Wheeler & Wilson band performing. An organizing committee led by Eminent Commander Lou P. Bristol, and including Frank Slosson, Angus H. MacKenzie, and others, coordinates the event.
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Swan B. Brewster
Stratford
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Knights of Crusader Mandery
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Lou P. Bristol
Frank Slosson
Angus H. MacKenzie
R. Irwin Smith
Anker S. Lyhne
Harry F. Parrott
George D. Phillips
John A. Gorham
Wm. E. Burnham
Frank M. Scott
T. S. Allen
Jas. W. Porter
Sir Knights
Tongue Reattachment Operation On Four-Year-Old Boy
In Dunellen New Jersey on July 1 local physicians report Dr Thomas Platt performed a rare operation on four year old William Smith son of Mr and Mrs H C Smith. The surgeon sewed back the severed tip of his tongue after an accident left about an inch missing. Outcomes are hoped to be favorable with even chances of success.
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Dunellen
N. J
Thomas Platt
William Smith
H. C. Smith
Flag sale advertisement with varied prices
A newspaper ad lists Special size 5 x 8 ft House Flag for 3.50, cotton bunting flags on staffs at 5 10 12 14 25 and 39 cents by size, small silk flags 10 to 75 cents, bunting for decorating 5 7 9 and 10 cents, wash goods in lower floor, men’s shirts on sale 1.00 1.35 1.50, and white goods and muslins 15 cents a yard.
Spectacular Fourth of July Sale at Read Co Radford
The D M Read Co Radford announces a wide range of holiday sale items priced low. Specials include cap pistols at 1c each or 8 for 5c, flags and bunting, folding flag fans, horns, sparklers, revolvers, cap canes, and envelopes of fireworks. Also offering hammocks, curtains, irons, bathing suits, mason jar caps, garden hose, veils, muslin, sheeting, underwear, stockings, and prints with a 10 percent discount on sheeting and pillowcase muslin. Limited to Saturday with a 10 percent off on sheeting.
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Palmer
New York
Maslin
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