Republican Boss Cox Transitions to Vaudeville Magnate
Cincinnati dispatch notes George Cox, longtime Republican boss, has sold interests in multiple theatres including the Columbia in Cincinnati and venues in Louisville and Indianapolis, moving into vaudeville with millions involved. The piece also mentions a German jeweler’s wedding ring design and a new combined currycomb and brush for horses.
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Cox
United Press
Cincinnati
George Cox
Republican
Obituaries and funeral notices from city papers
Died notices for Martin W. Keating Patrick Broadbin Catherine Broadbin Michael F Murphy and John E Summers list funeral plans and interment details. Additional items mention Howard S. Sands and local burial arrangements in Trumbull and Unity Cemetery with times and addresses.
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Keating
Martin W. Keating
Wtown
St Rose's Church
St. Rose's
Catherine
Patrick Broadbin
John Carmody
George Street
St Augustine's Church
St. Lee Cemetery
Michael F
Ann
Michael F. Murphy
Union Avenue
St. Mary's Church
St. Michael's
Trumbull
Conn
John E. Summers
Rment
Sean Witton
Howard S. Sands
The Cobra of India and Other Antiquated Notes
The piece traces the naja cobra range across India Ceylon Burma Andaman Islands southern China and the Malay Peninsula, notes altitudinal reach and typical length, and describes color variation and the neck spectacle mark before attacks. It also touches medieval fish consumption and a brief witty exchange about an art purchase involving Corot and critics.
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India
Ceylon
Burma
Andaman Islands
China
Malay Peninsula
Himalayas
Afghanistan
Persia
Caspian
Russian Audacity and the Persian Bond Trap
A review of Persia’s 19th century loans shows Britain’s Imperial Bank funding 2.5 million dollars on gulf customs receipts, then a larger 6 million sought as Russia offered better terms. Persia ultimately accepted an 11,875,400 ruble loan for 75 years, paying off the British loan and becoming financially bound to Russia. The piece notes the bold shift and calls it the Bear’s sway over Persia’s economy. The fate of the great auk is also described as its rookery was slaughtered and the rock sank, ending the species.
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Persia
The
Bear
Imperial Bank of Persia
London
Russia
Banque Desprets de Perse
Everybody’s Magazine
Arctic
Pearys Snow Proof Arctic Camp Tents Described
In Hampton's, Commander Peary explains Arctic camp life detailing snow proof canvas tents, lunar night wakefulness, and snowbound cooking. He describes tent construction, the central pole, floor sewing, and flap opening. The kitchen box with two oil stoves serves two meals daily with minimal gear and self serve from pots. Meals adapt to day length with travel sometimes spanning 24 hours without food.
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Peary
Arctic
Commander Peary
Hampton’s
The Lips That Caress a Stogy Shall Never Touch Mine
A humorous item from the Chicago Tribune features a joke about differences between a head cold and a chicken coop roof leak. It includes a setup with Sam and Mistah Walkah and a nod to Professor Wubble Izzeers introducing a ballad.
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Sam
Professor Wubble Izzeers
Chicago Tribune
Maidens Sold by Auction on Easter Monday in St Goar
A long standing Rhine town custom continues as St Goar holds an Easter Monday auction of maidens. The town crier gathers youths for bidding the right to dance with the chosen girl for a year. Proceeds go to the public poor box.
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Lower Rhine
St. Goar
Fire alarm sparks quick rush in Boston transcript
An odd exchange from the Boston transcript shows two boys reacting to a fire alarm with panic and confusion. One worries about a boxy reprimand for tardiness while the other urges a rapid return from an errand, all amid a tense, fragmentary scene.
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Boxs
Boston
Alleged Dip Escapes From Police Toils
Donald T. Martin known to rail road detectives as Skip Martin, a professional pickpocket, slipped free after 24 hours in police headquarters. A woman posing as his wife visited him, aiding his escape before New Haven police issued a warrant for purse snatching on trains near that city. Authorities searched for the pair, who vanished, after Martin sent a telegram to his mother and an address to Lizzie Martin. The arrest stemmed from a Dorchester traveler who lost $40 on a train.
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Donald T. Martin
Skip Martin
New Haven
Pace Building
Martin
Lizzie Martin
M. W. Eastman
Dorchester
Mass
Two Infants Born During Halley’s Comet Visit in Bridgeport
Vital statistics in Bridgeport record two infant arrivals tied to Halley’s comet last month. Evelyn Halley Briernan, daughter of August and Annie Briernan of 564 Broadstreet, debuted May 17. Halley Francis Glancy, son of Fireman James Patrick Glancy and Elizabeth Veronica Glancy of 152 Grove Street, was added to “among those present” May 23.
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Halley
Bridgeport
Evelyn Halley Briernan
August
Annie Briernan
Broadstreet
Halley's Limited
Halley Francis Glancy
James Patrick Glancy
Elizabeth Veronica Glancy
Grove Street
Glancy
No. 1 Truck Co
Norman Street
Halley Glancy
Clarence Deming Named Connecticut Company Arbitrator
New Haven June 2 The Connecticut Company appointed Clarence Deming of New Haven as one arbitrator in the wage dispute with its employees. The employees will select a second arbitrator and a third will be named by the first two. Deming, a noted railway authority, is an associate editor of the Railway Age and longtime writer for the New York Evening Post.
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United Press
New Haven
Connecticut Company Today
Clarence Deming
Deming
Railway Age
New York Evening Post
Kenny Begins Fairfield Ave Highway Repair
Director M A Kenny started tearing up the surface of Fairfield avenue beyond the railroad viaduct with a scarifier. The highway is graded and recrowned to return to excellent shape as Mayor Buckingham inspects and says the job should satisfy the State.
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M. A. Kenny
Fairfield Avenue
Buckingham
City Tax Collector Reports Advance Payment on 1910 Levy
Tax Collector Donnelly has received 1283614.71 dollars of the taxes levied by the Board of Apportionment in February. The balance unpaid is 185691.75 dollars. Interest will accrue on this amount. The total taxes and sprinkling assessments for 1910 given to the collector was 1479306.47 dollars.
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Donnelly
Board of Apportionment
Weather and Endurance Auto Race Report
United Press reports mostly fair weather across New England and Lake region with slightly higher temperatures tonight and Friday. In Germany, 121 autos began the Prince Henry Endurance Competition, a 1200 mile seven day route from Berlin to Homburg with the start this day.
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United Press
New Haven
Lake Region
New England
Germany
Berlin
Homburg
Fresh fish sale at W. D. Cook & Son's includes variety
A large shipment of blue fish and a fine selection of halibut cod weak fish flat fish porgies butter fish native eels fresh mackerel Spanish mackerel pike live lobsters littleneck clams and other in season fish arrive at low prices. Cod liver oil offered as a specialty.
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W. D. Cook & Son's
Distinguished German Guest Visits Bridgeport Celebrity Attorney Visits City
Herman Klibanski a Berlin international law authority touring Bridgeport admires the local women. He travels with his nephew Mr Kleban and meets Deputy Judge Wilder Prosecuting Attorney DeLaney and Mayor Buckingham later. Mrs. Kleban warns unmarried friends but praises Bridgeport girls as charming and urges hospitality.
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Herman Klibanski
Berlin
Bridgeport
Attorney Klibanski
I. B. Kleban
Weld Mfg. Co
Klebanski
City
Mr. Kleban
Kleban
Coleman Street
Buckingham
U.S
Atlantic
New York
Stratfield
Wilder
DeLaney
John P. Gray
Finnegan and
Ryan
Attorney Klebanski
Railroads file and fight new freight tariffs
Twenty two railroads filed large increases in freight tariffs and seek injunctions to block them. La Follette’s Senate resolution on enjoining western trunk lines was deferred with expected withdrawal. Wall Street pumped stocks as anti railroad moves drew government action.
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la Follette
Senate
St. Louis
Chicago
United States
J.F. Green
Frederick N. Judson
Green
Howland's Clears Spring Suit Collection At Great Prices
Practically every suit and fabric styles offered in sizes 2 1/4 to 10. Color ranges from plain to natty boyish blends. End of maker's season sale with autumn styles to follow. Sailor and Russian suits in linen madras ae and pique chambray and mercerised fabrics. White and colored trims. Regular prices 1.50 to 2.50, duplicates sold before. Front basement sale.
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Madras
Storm serge fabric sale at merry rate yard wide
A fragment describes storm serge offered at 50 cents per yard in brown, black, cream, blue and gray shades. Noting good texture and finish, the ad promises no shrinkage or puckering in service. Located in right aisle rear.
Curtain etamine sale promotes savings on short lengths
A dealer touts 29 cent curtain etamine in Arabian color with handsome plaid patterns. Short lengths from 10 to 20 yards are sold at the same price as the standard stock, the manufacturer accepting a smaller profit to move bulk. Located on the third floor.
Arch‑supporting low shoes for summer wear
Arch‑supporting low shoes priced at five cents invite summer comfort for many. They lift the foot to prevent tiredness from walking and ease pain from a falling arch, matching the winter high cut arch support in function. Vici kid leather, regular and narrow widths, on main floor rear.
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Vici Kid
Wash goods sale at 17 cents a yard for skirts and dresses
25c wash cottons are offered at 17 cents a yard. Rep and Rajah and poplin fabrics in white and colors. Suitable for damp air, shore wear, and durable summer service. Limited quantity in the left aisle rear of the store.
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Rajah
Poplin
Watches for four fifty guarantee gold filled cases
American made watches sold at four fifty with guaranteed movement and ten year gold filled cases. Each watch comes with a maker and store guarantee, 30 day return if not satisfied, and full refund. Styles range from thin bassine to chatelaine, all American made with American movements and cases.
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Mohican Company
Haddock
Alaska
Norway
John Beck & Son
Main ST
Jas. Horan & Son, F's
Pneumatis
Hughes & Chapman
SCC
Stratford
Gee
Corot
Daily Whim
Jackson’s
Main Street
Connecticut Co
Kenny
Fairfield Ave
Klibanski
Wall Street
Hamilton's
Good Fellow Cigar
Hamilton
Howland
Sredt
Barnes Avenue
Fuir
Serge
Howland Dry Goods
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