Reilly to Speak at Sea Breeze Fourth of July Event
Congressman Thomas L. Reilly of Meriden will deliver the oration at Sea Breeze Island for the July 4 flag raising, joined by Mayor Wilson and ex mayor Buckingham. A parade, Coast Artillery escort, G A R veterans, and bands will accompany the ceremonies as a 75 by 135 foot flag weighing over 500 pounds is hoisted between two 100 foot masts.
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Sea Breeze Island
Thomas L. Reilly
Meriden
Congress
Wilson
E. T. Buckingham
Coast Artillery Corps
Weather and Hours for Howann’s Store on Fairfield Street
The notice lists Howann's on Main street Fairfield avenue and Cannon street. Weather forecast indicates fair tonight and tomorrow. Store closes only Saturdays at 5 o'clock.
New good home for Butterick patterns moves nearby
Butterick patterns and fashions find a larger, more accessible home across the street from the old location. The new space, at the rear of the store near the center aisle, offers ample room and prompt service for customers and displays the latest Butterick patterns.
Kink and Royal Jester Exchange Cuts At Bokharah Scene
In a playful clash the Kink mocks the Royal Jester as he trips across the Bokharah. The jester seeks a box of Tur Turkish Trophies while the Kink laments the joke earns him meals.
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Bokharah
Ats
American Team Wins Clay Contest at Olympic Games
The American team clinched victory in the clay contest at the Olympics. Seager and Ted tied for the German competitor in a three-dart score sequence of 100 20 300 birds, with $10 at stake.
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Seager Cs SA
Ted
Funeral notices for George Schindier and Catherine Meyers
In this city on June 30 1912 George Schindier aged 57 years 1 month 20 days from his late residence 32 Prospect street funeral Wednesday July 3 at 2 pm interment Mt Grove. In this city June 29 1912 Catherine wife of Henry Meyers from 103 Helen Street funeral Tuesday July 2 at 8 30 pm and from St Charles church at 9 am interment St Michael cemetery.
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George Schindier
Prospect Street
Mt. Grove
Catherine
Henry Meyers
Helen Street
St. Charles’ Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Diplomas Awarded to 23 Graduates at St Charles Parish
Twenty three boys and girls received diplomas at St Charles parish school during a commencement ceremony after the 10 38 am mass at St Charles church. Rev William H Lynch pastor presented the diplomas while Rev J F Callahan principal spoke on the value of education. Special prizes for scholarship advancement and department were also presented.
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St. Charles’ Parochial School
St. Charles’ Church
William H. Lynch
J. F. Callahan
Fairfield Avenue Sewer Decision Referred To Aldermen
The Streets and Sidewalks committee will draft resolutions instructing the Paving and Sewer Commission to lay the Fairfield avenue sewer and the Connecticut Company to repair its tracks in that street for consideration by the Common Council. A market report notes strong activity at noon.
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Paving and Sewer Commission
Fairfield Avenue
Connecticut Company
Common Council
Last Rebel Leader Ivonnet Captured in Havana
Havana reports General Ivonnet the last surviving rebel leader, captured by government forces. He had been Estenez’s right hand, the rebel chief who was killed, and his arrest closes a key chapter in the revolt.
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Havana
Ivonnet
Estenez
Postal Savings Bank opens at local post office
Nine deposits totaling 162 dollars were made in the U S Postal Savings Bank in its first morning at the local post office from 8 o'clock to 1 o'clock. The first deposit was by B F Root the night clerk. A 12 year old newsboy placed second as the eager would be first depositor. Postmaster Marigold plans a window opening to the cashier’s office for banking. W T Meyer is in general charge and W C Meyer will be at the receiving window.
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U. S. Postal Savings, Bank
B. F. Root
Marigold
W. T. Meyer
W. C. Meyer
Senator Works Attacks Taft in Senate Row
Washington July 1 A sensational Senate attack by Works Rep Cal on President Taft and Colonel Roosevelt sparked a clash over national conventions. He called the Taft Roosevelt contest an unexempted spectacle and said Taft’s nomination was procured by fraudulent means. He would not support Taft and praised Bryan’s Baltimore convention work.
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Washington
Senate
Works
Rep
Cal
Taft
Roosevelt
Bryan
Baltimore
Coroner Holds Inquest On Death Of William H Clayton
Coroner John J. Phelan conducted an inquest into the death of William H. Clayton who was fatally injured last Thursday night when an auto delivery truck was struck by a trolley car at Main and Gold streets. Motorman Patrick Casey and Conductor Harold White testified along with about ten car passengers. the coroner will render a finding in a few days.
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John J. Phelan
William H. Clayton
Main and
Gold Streets
Patrick Casey
Harold White
McCormick Visits Roosevelt for Deneen Pact Talks
Oyster Bay July 1 Robert R McCormick Illinois GOP leader and Roosevelt ally arrived for a conference with Theodore Roosevelt. He is seen as a Deneen envoy seeking an agreement between Roosevelt and Deneen forces. Asked about a joint ticket he declined to comment.
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Oyster Bay
Robert R. McCormick
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
McCormick
Deneen
Newspaper Man to Be Benedict Tonight
Thomas F. Morton of the Sunday Herald editorial staff and Miss Olive S. Lownds, daughter of Samuel Lownds, vice president of Bridgeport Fabric Co., will marry Rev. E. J. Craft at Christchurch at 6 this evening. Morton has worked with Connecticut papers, recently the Sunday Herald.
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Thomas F. Morton
The
Sunday Herald
Olive S. Lownds
Samuel Lownds
Bridgeport Fabric Co
E. J. Craft
Christchurch
Mr. Morton
Connecticut
Obituary notices from Bridgeport public records
Funeral for Edwin F. Weir held at 2 30 pm from 123 Clinton avenue with Rev Davenport. interment in Park cemetery. John France, 69, dies of pneumonia at Bridgeport hospital, residing with son in law Charles France at 1540 Iranistan avenue. Marie Steenbeck, 15, of 66 Hurd avenue, taken to hospital after dislocating left elbow from fall at Lafayette park playground.
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Edwin F. Weir
Clinton Avenue
Davenport
Terment
Park Cemetery
John France
Bridgeport Hospital
Charles France
Iranistan Avenue
Marie Steenbeck
Hurd Avenue
Lafayette Park
International League Morning Game Buffalo Montreal
In a clipped morning game report for the International League officers and players Beebe and Mitchell on one side and Smith and Murphy on the other, the text references a Montreal Buffalo matchup with batter details. Washington notes a July action where Hous passed a resolution on appropriations. The Senate unanimously adopted a joint resolution to extend existing appropriations until July.
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Montreal
Beebe
Mitchell
Smith
Murphy
Kelly and
Newling
Washington
Hous
Senate
On the Thirtieth Ballot Wilson Surges Ahead
The 30th ballot shows Clark 455 Wilson 196 Undercross 121 Harmon 13 Kern 2 Foss 20 absent. Iowa swings to Wilson after prior pass, Vermont shifts to Wilson, and a contested vote in Iowa prompts a delegation poll. Key figures include Henry D. Clayton and leaders from California, Francis Clark, Parker, and Hughes observing Wilson momentum.
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Derwood
Idaho
Clark
Wilson
Illinois
Eda
Town
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Gark
Foss
Maine
Underwood
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
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Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Etc
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Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Alaska
District of Columbia
Hawai
Porto Rico
Jows
Clerk
Eee
Henry D. Clayton
Aiaama
Clayton
Bell California
Francis
Parker
Hughes
Weather forecast for New Haven region
Fair tonight and Tuesday with warmer interior conditions and light to moderate westerly winds. High pressure over the lower lake region and Quebec brings fair cool weather to the northeast while a trough from North Dakota to southern California and western Texas produces varied conditions. Showers have occurred in the southeast Great Plains region.
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New Haven
Lower Lake Region
Quebec
North Dakota
California
Texas
Great Plains
Hew Land Circulating Library Opens For Readers
The Howland library offers a circulating library at Fairfield Avenue door with a two cent daily rate and a four cent minimum. Members borrow books by personal pick up and return, with prior references for new borrowers and no home delivery. The collection promises popular fiction and hoped for titles accessible to many readers.
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Hewland Circulating Library
Fairfield Avenue
New Bathing Suits Offer Varied Styles and Prices
Advert says new bathing suits are handsome in blue messaline and black, plain or trimmed, for women who swim or dip. Options include blue messaline cape, blue or black sailor collars, stripes and polka dots at 7.50 to 8.75, taffeta 5.75, Mohair 2 to 8.75, with white or black-and-white trims.
Sampeck Suits for Young Men at Great Saving
Fast fancy suits in limited quantity at below regular price. We cleared out Sampeck on hand stock and pass the saving to young men. Best models of the season tailored with Sampeck care. Main floor sale with suits worth $15 to $20.
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Sampeck
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Bridgeport
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Main ST
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Palmer
Hawkins
Stratfield Hotel
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ST. Charles
Wessa
Sereet
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Qomsor
Postal Bank
Senator
W. H. Clayton
M’cormick
Benedict
International League
Howland
Howland Dry Goods CO
Joseph P. Coughlin CO
East Main Street
John F- Fay
D.D. Smith
Fairfield Ave
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