Woman With Man Slain On Night Of Tragedy
Sea Girl, NW. July 20. George Harris and a stenographer, both fifty, were found shot dead near Governor Fielder’s summer home at an encampment reservation. Harris, from Danbury, Conn, had gambled with men there and was likely shot during the incident. Police doubt Harris fired the shots. a small revolver was in his grasp but not self-inflicted. The body lay near the lawn 100 feet from the Little White House. An empty wallet was found nearby. Witnesses report Harris was seen Monday. police seek an unnamed man seen with him at the encampment the night of the tragedy.
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Sea Girl
George K. ‘Larris
Governor Fielder
Glarris
Danbury
Conn
Fielder
Harris
Weather appeal to Prof Marvin from ex pupils
New York July 10 ex pupils at Ohio State University of Frederick Marvin newly appointed chief of the Weather Bureau sent telegrams praising his rise and urging him to brighten the bureau. The telegrams express gratitude and confidence in Marvin with a playful note about keeping the key to success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
New York
Ohio State University
Frederick Marvin
Weather Bureau
Charles Frederick
Obiote University
Col Gaillard Forced to Retire From Canal Work
Washington July 30 War department officials were surprised by press reports from Panama that Col David Du Gaillard chief of the central division of the Canal had suffered a breakdown. If retirement is permanent, Gaillard will have his duties distributed among Cols. Larbert Gorgas Hodges and Judson and Civil Engineer Rosseau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Panama
David Du _ Gaillard
Canal
United States
Culebra
Gaillard
Goethals
Warning on moth compounds sold to prevent infestations
Washington July 30 The Department of Agriculture warns housewives that many moth prevention compounds are worthless, risking property damage. About 10 000 copies of judgments against unscrupulous manufacturers will be printed for public information. The vendor was fined 25 dollars in one suit. other sentences were suspended. The department will vigorously prosecute misbranding and underweight packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Department
New York
Cubs
Lewis seeks July 29 as Father s Day in honor of the “old man”
Washington reports Senator J Gamilton Lewis plans to introduce a bill designating July 29 as Father s Day to recognize the nation s aging fathers who pay the bills, light the fire, and toil in summer heat. He says mothers and children have days. the old man deserves recognition and will push the measure this session or speak out if stalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. Gamilton Lewis
Lewis
New Haven Six Per Cent Dividend Safe Says Director
A New Haven road director told the Wall Street Journal there is no need to doubt the 6 percent dividend rate. Adopted after careful study, it represents the maximum cut expected. If the country endures a long downturn, earnings should improve but a temporary surplus draw may occur. The director warns a further cut would hurt those already financially strained. Stamford July 30 Dr Walter Reinard dies after intestinal trouble operation at 30. Leaves a mother and Georgetown alum who studied PEACE. The summer magazine shift trends away from old time love stories toward lighter material.
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New Haven’ Road
Wall Street Journal
New England
Stamford
Walter Reinard
Georgetown University
Calocide Foot Cure Promises Quick Relief
An ad claims Calocide Compound soothes sore feet by dissolving in warm water for a 15 minute soak. It allegedly relieves soreness, peels corns and callouses, eases bunions, and freshens sweaty, smelly feet. A 25 cent box is said to cure the worst feet.
Quo Vadis to Play All Next Week at Park
Park announces Quo Vadis a celebrated photo drama by Géorge Kleine for a week long engagement starting next Monday with matinees daily. The production has received widespread praise in New York and Chicago with ministers and priests lauding its spiritual scenes and the portrayal of Peter. Critics single out the depiction of Christ’s appearance to Peter and the cave preaching as especially powerful and artistic.
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Géorge Kleine
New York
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Peter
Christ
Rome
Nankin's Return Hits Cornerstone of the Rebellion
Pekin reports the return of Nankin to the Peking government is seen as undermining the Southern rebellion. The Senate approves Hsiung Hsiling’s nomination as premier, paving the way for a permanent cabinet. Hankow dispatch notes northern forces seizing Hukow forts after gunboat bombardment and planning advance on Nan-Chang.
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Nankin
Pekin
Peking
Senate
Hsiung Hsiling
Hankow
China
Hukow
Oliphants Island
Nan-Chang
Drowns in sight of wife and children on Branford river
Ernest Brinley of New Haven, 35, was drowned in the East Haven river last night as his wife and three children watched from shore powerless to help. He likely suffered cramps. the body remained unrecovered near the Brinley cottage by summer cottages and quarry area. A net was stretched across the river near the tide gates to catch the body if carried downstream.
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Branford
Conn
Ildren
Ernest Brinley
New Haven
East Haven
Brinley
Alarm Over Growth Of Baseball Betting In Chicago
An observer warns Chicago baseball gambling is rampant surpassing earlier policy, with Charles W. Murphy of the Cubs urging a National Commission probe. Bookmakers spread free information, many patrons switch to books during games, and betting profits run high while players’ group members join the fraternity, bringing total enrolment to 426.
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Charles W. Murphy
Chicago Cubs
National Commission
Supreme Court of Baseball
Chicago
Charley
West
Patsy’ King
Fultz
The
Baseball Players’ Fraternity
Wireless Station Said To Dim Sayville Rain
New York July 30 Sayville villagers attribute six weeks without rain to the large wireless station in Sayville. The station is among the world's largest and its effect on atmospheric conditions is debated by disappointed truck gardeners.
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New York
Long Island
Sayville
Trumbull Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Moves
Master Charles Wilcoxson of Springfield and Miss Laura Beach of Norwalk visit families in Trumbull while Stephen J. Parks, Perry Green, and other locals spend time at Fairfield Beach and homes along Beach and Center streets. Guests include Miss Adelyne Kingsbury, Miss Dorothy Beach, and Mrs. J Grant Kingsbury with family. A new granite monument is erected in Tashua cemetery and several residents relocate or host relatives.
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Charles Wilcoxson
Springfield
Mass
Burr F. Beach
Laura Beach
Norwalk
Mary J. Beach
Stephen J. Parks
Fairfield Beach
Perry Green
New Milford
Burr Beach
Fannie
Lulu Bowker
J. Grant Kingsbury
Adelyne Kingsbury
North Avenue
Dorothy Beach
Main Street
Josephine Foote
Trumbull
Freeport
C. L. Miller
New Preston
Long Hill Station
Martin McDonough
Charles Patchen
Blester Patchen
Lakeville
Edward Hurd
Charles Alling
John McGinn
Helen Blakeman
E. Sherman
Long Hill
A. Wildman
Lorenzo Mallette
Tashua Cemetery
Marjorie Boyden
Bridgeport
Dorothy Mallette
Dorothy Libby
Milford
Retired Georgia Planter Praises Swamp-Root for Kidney Pain
A 70 year old Georgia planter testifies to Swamp-Root relieving three years of kidney pain. After nightly awakenings and poor sleep, a fifty cent bottle gave relief, leading to a dollar bottle and full recovery. Notary public confirms the sworn statement dated September 8, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Ussery
T. H. M'Lane
Patent rights issued to Connecticut inventors
The list from July 23, 1918, shows inventors across Connecticut receiving patents and design registrations. Notables include Nicholas Gallo of Bridgeport for a locking hat hook, Frederick A. Strong for a chain tool, Antonio Sullivan for a filter, and Elbert L. Couch for cleaning apparatus. Also listed are investors from Hartford, New Britain, Danbury, Derby, Norwalk, Westport, and Bridgeport with various devices and a group of trademarks and industrial items.
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A. M. Wooster
Bridgeport
Conn
Nicholas Gallo
Frederick A. Strong
Antonio Sullivan
Louis Weidlich
Elbert L. Couch
Hartford
Henry
Green
William A. Hinds
Joseph Sachs
Williams. Rowland
New Britain
Japan
Henry G. Veicht
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Kline’s
Main St
ELANE
Wilson
Capitol
Kim
Col. Gaillard
J. Ham
E. H. Dillon & CO
Birtford
Rue ST. Cehcele
Pers
DESIR
Able Millinery
Nero
Tigellinus
George Kileine
Alfie
Smith-Murray
Teatles
Murphy
Wireless
Cyrus
Georgia
Dr. Kilmer & Co
N.Y
What In
Packard
John G. Weber
Fairfield Avenue
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Fairchild
Est
F. O. Arcade
Keller Bros
Connecticut
Michael Delphery
Louis Ferry
Derby
Ebenezer Hill
Anton Ket
William J. Main
Westport
Acme Shear .Co
Bias T. Goldberg
American Brass Co
Waterbury
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