European Royalty and Washington Spelling Bee
The article recalls Countess Sophie Chotek’s morganatic marriage to Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the fight for equal succession rights. It also notes John Palmer Gavit’s forty fifth birthday and his spelling bee defeat by a congressman, with other reporters failing on tricky words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess von Hohenberg
Franz Ferdinand
Sophie Chotek
Europe
Hohenberg
George
Mary
London
Frederick
John Palmer Gavit
Tas
Washington
Associated Press
New York Evening Post
Gavit
Ginter
Pittsburgh Gazette- Times
Heise
New Orleans
Timnes-Democrat
Washington Herald
Monk
St. Paul
Gettysburg Fifty Years On Remembrance Reunion
Veterans of both Union and Confederate forces converge on Gettysburg Pennsylvania for the semicentennial gathering. The battlefield cemetery and monuments mark the battle that decided the war and Lincoln’s dedicatory address remains a historic milestone. An official commemorative program includes tents field kitchens and hospital facilities with federal and state funding echoing reconciliation efforts.
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Waterloo
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Lee
Susquehanna
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Army of the Potomac
Potomac
Meade
West
Lincoln
Union States War Department
Congress of the United States
Commonwealths
North
South
Johnny Rebs
Mulhall’s Confession on Manufacturers Lobby Ties
The New York World prints Mulhall’s confession as a confidential agent and lobbyist for the National Association of Manufacturers from 1903 to 1912. He describes handling funds to influence legislation, naming congressmen, and guidance to retire opponents, with letters and correspondence supporting his claims. The Senate lobby investigation has summoned him as reform efforts loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin M. Mulhall
National Association of Manufacturers
New York World
Mulhall
Ston
Senate
Ory
Mulhalls
Roosevelt Warns Progressives Against Fusion to Preserve Party
In a letter to the Momauguin assembly, Roosevelt cautions the Progressives against merging with other parties. He argues fusion risks extinction, noting only rigid discipline and dues akin to the Socialist party can sustain a political group. office appointments by rivals threaten the party’s survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Momauguin
Socialist Party
Death of Greenwich Ring Ends Local Corrupt Machine
The article proclaims the downfall of a Greenwich political ring that controlled public service charters and justice through a double machine loyal to neither party. It credits public-spirited citizens and Greenwich Borough Court reforms led by Judge William L. Tierney with restoring law and order in Greenwich.
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Connecticut
Etient
Commonwealth
Justice
Greenwich Borough
William L. Tierney
Greenwich
Health and Food Warning Issued by Washington Bureau
Health warning issued by the Department of Agriculture cautions vacationers and summer visitors against careless food and water choices during the hot months. The notice urges careful selections to prevent illness from summer-related food and water risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Bureau
Washington
Det of Agriculture
Food safety advice urges sensory check before meals
An excerpt urges health by using sight smell and taste before eating and to boil water. A humorous exchange shows a maid bringing toilet soap to a dresser, noting it was not scented. The fragment appears from a Springfield Union ad segment with odd spellings and a one cent word ad line.
Judge Fay resigns as Baldwin appoints judges in Meriden
In Meriden on July 1 Judge Frank S. Fay concedes the governor’s right to appoint recent judges and will retire from the bench next Monday. He says the matter is a matter of opinion and notes many lawyers disagree on legality while he accepts the governor’s action. Fay will sit for the last time Saturday morning at the Police court before the new regime with Judge H T King taking over Monday.
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Meriden
Frank S. Fay
Balawin
Fay
Meriden Court
H. T. King
Coroner Raises Liability Question in Boy’s Death
New Haven July 1 coroner E Mix releases finding on Carlo Ruggieri year old killed June 19 on Middletown avenue by 16 year old driver C Raymond Brock who fled the scene. Coroner says Brock not negligent but may face homicide charge for underage driving and leaving scene. He notes statutes forbid under 18 operating a motor vehicle and fleeing after accident. It may also expose Jes W Brock father and Whitneyville Creamery proprietor to liability under the ten to rent statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Geroner E. Mix
Carlo Ruggieri
Middletown Avenue
C. Raymond Brock
Brock
Mix
Jes W. Brock
Whitneyville Creamery
Early machine guns reshape warfare history
The article recounts the rise of rapid fire weapons noting the Mitrailleuse by a Belgian inventor and the 19th century Gatling gun by Richard Gatling. It contrasts their designs, limits of early models, and the adoption of the Gatling as a decisive improvement that transformed modern warfare.
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France
Richard Jordan Gatling
Dileasure
Stratford Auto-Chemical Breaks Down At Fire
Special to The Farmer Stratford July 1 Fire alarm from King street extension drew firemen to Clifford Leavenworth’s home where an auto-chemical unit malfunctioned. Firefighters recovered the device to the Locomobile factory area after handling a minor leak. The incident follows the device’s recent acquisition by the tover. Doolittle, 61, a longtime resident, collapsed after passing Ethes Center en route to his home at 1145 Barnum.
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Stratford
Clifford Leavenworth
King Street
Tover
H. C. Lovell
Locomobile Company
Garden Hose Offer and Sizes From Supplier
Local supplier advertises hoses including 34 inch and 4 inch sizes with cotton options and inch measurements. The notice indicates availability and a call to contact for purchase.
The D M Read Co Announces Summer Closing Hours
The D M Read Co schedules new closing times starting July 5 on Saturdays at 9 PM. Other days remain at 5 PM in August and Lake.
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Duriee
Lake
Bathing Suits For Fourth Of July From Local Shop
A local retailer previews a wide range of bathing suits for the Fourth of July. LadiesMohair suits in navy or black priced from 2.98 with other trims and colors, Misses and children's suits, men two piece suits from 0.75 to 3.00, plus rubber lined bags shoes caps water wings and more accessories in assorted colors and fabrics.
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Jersey
Gingham and Voile Specials Hit Bargain Tables
Center table displays 500 yards of 32 inch ginghams in plaids stripes and checks with shirting patterns for cool waists and dresses. Dolly Varden Voiles offered at 19 cents and 27 inch striped cotton voiles at 18 to 23 cents. Also featured are men’s light weight gray flannel shirts at 1.00 and Koothe Bros belts at 0.50.
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Koothe Bros
Local Obituaries and Community Notices From Town Papers
D. M. Read Company veteran Mr. Doolittle of Barnum Avenue dies of heart disease at his home. survived by wife, son Herbert, five brothers, one sister, and father. Lawn fete at Miss Edith Hastings Elm Street July 5 with tea and activities. Frederick T. Garry, electrical engineer, accepts post with Southern New England Telephone Co. Dances and socials announced at Pootatuck Yacht Club and Weatogue Club for July 4 events with regatta and receptions. Miss Fairchilds annual concert list of attendees. Mrs Philip Schenck obituary noted. farm-related notes end with fragmented word race.
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Doolittle
Barnum Avenue
Mr. Doolittle
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Herbert W. Doolittle
Charles
Bristol
Edgar
Woodmont
Oliver
New Haven
Wilbur
Ema George
Perransian
Mary Roberts
Stratford
Oliver Doolittle
Edith Hastings
Elm St
Joe Frederick T. Garry
South Elm Street
Sheffield Scientific School
Southern New Emgland Telephone Co
Hartford
Pootatuck Club
Pootatuck Yacht Club
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Gov. Baldwin
Statford
Jack-Shaft
Machine
King St
Ethes Center
Barnum
Main Street
The
D. M. Read Co
Main St. Department Store
Fairfield -Ave
Weatogue Club
Weatogue County Club
Ap Hanficapes
Ruby Wheeler
Helen Hanford
Grace Seshobeer
Ina Carey
Lacy Ballwin
Helen Donbar
Edna Bradbury
Edward Ackley
Franklin Foster
Hisse Anderson
Tass
Lian Powers
Dorothy Peck
Mrs. Romer
Mise Falpchi
Philip Schenck
Harriet
Phitt Schieck
Mra Schenck
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