Regulars Back Postal Savings Bill in caucus push
United Press reports Washington on June 2 that all regular Republicans favor the postal savings bill after caucus, predicting smooth House passage within two to three weeks. Disposition of funds drew protests from insurgents, with 65 percent to stay local, 30 percent invest in US securities, and 5 percent a permanent reserve in custody of the US Treasury. Representative South of New York condemned the plan as socialistic amid ongoing debates. A stove polish ad ends the piece.
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United Press
Washington
Victor Auto
Madison
United States
United States Treasury
South
New York
Wall Street Sees Some Recovery After Big Railroad Losses
New York reports show no confirmation of major stock exchange trouble but railroads face continued pressure. A prior paper loss of 122.67 million across twenty one leading railroad stocks and United States Steel is noted as bankers vow support to hold shares above danger levels. Wall Street blames Washington for the so called double crossing and expects a government victory in the suit.
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United Press
New York
Stock Exchange
United States Steel
Wall Street
Washington
Taft Starts on Junketing Trip Across States
President Taft begins a four day travel and speaking tour visiting Bryn Mawr Penn Ada Ohio Jackson Monroe and Detroit. He delivers commencement addresses at Bryn Mawr and Ohio Northern University and attends a Detroit Chamber of Commerce banquet. He also unveils a General Custer statue in Monroe and speaks at a Jackson Republican anniversary event before returning to Washington.
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Washington
Taft
Bryn Mawr
Penn
Ada
Ohio
Jackson
Monroe
Detroit
Mich
Helen Taft
Ohio Northern University
Detroit Chamber of Commerce
General Custer
Republican Party
Buffalo
Peary recounts pole discovery to King George at Marlborough Palace
King George heard Peary tell of discovering the North Pole in a half hour audience at Marlborough Palace. The monarch expressed interest and wished Captain Scott success in reaching the South Pole so the Anglo Saxon race could claim firsts at both ends of the earth.
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United Press
London
George
Peary
North Pole
Marlborough Palace
Scott
South Pole
Swedish Singers of Bridgeport Shine in Nation Festival
The Swedish Singing Society Norden of Bridgeport earned praise at Carnegie Hall New York May 28 to 31 under the American Union of Swedish Singers. Adolph Ljungstedt was elected second vice president and Carl Rising served as temporary secretary.
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Swedish Singing Society
Norden
Carnegie Hall
New York
American Union of Swedish Singers
Adolph Ljungstedt
Bridgeport
Carl Rising
Man who hurled beans at Crown Prince sent to asylum
Berlin June 2 Abraham Keierweiss a Polish Jew who yesterday hurled a zinc pot filled with beans at the Crown Prince as he returned to the palace after reviewing Grenadier Guards was today sent to the insane asylum at Dalidorf The piece also lists many ring names and real names of boxers in a long unrelated segment
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Crown Prince
United Press
Berlin
Abraham Keierweiss
Dalidorf
Bridgesport High School Class of 1910 Graduates 97
The Bridgeport High School Class of 1910 lists 97 prospective graduates with 41 college preparatory, 19 Normal, 3 general, and 34 commercial students. Maplewood is largest eighth grade feeder but underrepresents the school. Graduation and Barnum prize contests will be at Jackson's Theatre on Monday evening, June 27.
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Maplewood
Washington
Black Rock
Sacred Heart Parochial
St. Augustine's
St. Joseph's
St. Mary’s
Court
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Farmer
Maude Elizabeth Burgess
Ruth Mary Coulter
Lillian Louise Jones
Margaret
Evelyn Mary Barkey
Nicholine Bruce
Eliza Gregory Burroughs
Mabel Sherwood Cole
Eleanor Agnes Cushman
Jane Agnes Dargan
Marguerite Mary Devine
Evelyne
Dorothy Doyie
Julia Agnes Fenton
Catherine Cecilia Galvin
Grace Boughton Hall
Elizabeth Marion Hawkins
Annie Almira Horton
Annie Murray Laing
Grace Udell Riteh
Elizabeth Frances Roche
Mary Agnes Steele
Sarah Louisa Williams
Mary Theresa Connelly
Catherine Irene Donovan
Ethel Marguerite Poland
Yale Crews On Thames Start Work At Gales Ferry
Yale crews and managers with 42 men arrived from New Haven. The varsity eight with Colburn as stroke rowed downstream for half a mile and back, coached from the launch by Mr. Kennedy. Freshmen eight and four also practiced, and Captain J. R. Walker was elected for the freshmen eight. A retaining wall along the riverfront was unveiled, funded by George St John Sheffield, who welcomed the team. Stroke Wallis, injured in practice, will likely rejoin the varsity eight early next week. The crew will study for examinations this week.
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Yale
New Haven
Varsity
Colburn
Kennedy
Appleton
George St. John Sheffield
Wallis
J. R. Walker
Brookline
Mass
Walker Hag
Norton named new secretary to President Taft in White House
Charles D. Norton of Chicago, 38, former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, is appointed secretary to the President to succeed Fred W. Carpenter. Norton, Amherst College graduate, is expected to speak for the President and carry out a policy of greater public confidence in White House affairs.
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Charles D. Norton
Chicago
the Treasury
Taft
Fred W. Carpenter
United States
Morocco
Mr. Norton
Amherst College
White House
Norton
Pop Anson Dead Broke After Mortgage Foreclosure
Chicago June 2 Adrian C Anson veteran baseball man who managed the Chicago Nationals for twenty two years won six pennants and retired in 1898 with a fortune reputed to be 300000 is broke The mortgage on his home was foreclosed in default of notes totaling 6300 The former star jokes I failed because I didn't make money His wife recalls their twenty six years in the home and says they will give up the house if needed Anson remains in good health and plans to get along while he can admit he has been too honest and easy going N.B. The piece notes his billiard venture loss and lingering optimism.
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Chicago
Adrian C. Anson
Chicago Nationals
Anson
Pop
Connecticut league president withholds Gonnery case details
Bristol June 2 Connecticut league president William J. Tracy declines to discuss the Gonnery case specifics and says the report will be presented to league directors. He notes he does not publish league matters without board before final disposition and condemns a published account as false.
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Thomas J. Connery
Hartford
New Britain
William J. Tracy
Connecticut League
Tracy
League
Mr. Connery
Connery
Breckbill Joins Committee To Greet Roosevelt
Fred J. Breckbill of the United Spanish War Veterans is named to the advisory committee arranging Theodore Roosevelt’s reception on his return. Maurice Simmons of New York chairs the committee. Local Lieut N H Bishop Camp may join the parade and veterans will follow the mayor’s party to the 12th regiment armory for refreshments and Roosevelt’s presence is sought. Each veteran parading will receive a medal and ribbon.
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Fred J. Breckbill
United Spanish War Veterans
Theodore Roosevelt
Breckbill
Maurice Simmons
New York
N. H. Bishop
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
12Th Regiment
62Nd Street
Columbus Avenue
Gotch Retains His Honors As World's Best
Coliseum, Chicago June 2 Frank Gotch champion heavyweight catch as catch can wrestler of the world defended his title last night against Stanislaus Zbyszko. Gotch won in straight falls with a 6 14 second first fall and a 27 36 minute second fall. Zbyszko proved no match for Gotch in the real contest as the champion rushed his opponent to destruction.
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Chicago
Frank Gotch
Stanislaus Zbyszko
Gotch
Zbyszko
Buffalo
Zybszko
Jack Herman
Dick Fleming
The Smith Murray Co Semi-Annual Textile Sale
The Smith Murray Co offers extensive textile discounts including Brown Sheeting 9-4 at 21c yard, Bleached Sheeting 9-4 at 27c, 36 inch Brown Cotton remnants, Various linens, damask, and crash fabrics priced from 5c to 55c, plus Quilts, Towels, Blankets, and many patterned dress goods with sale prices and pattern variety.
Petticoats Sale Prices Across Sateen Silk and Skirts
Sale list highlights discounts on Petticoats including Black Sateen styles priced at 1.25 to 1.95 with regular values up to 1.75 and 1.50. Silk Petticoats offered at 3.95 and 4.95 with sample lots and values 4 to 7. Seersucker and Cambray skirts priced from 25 to 75 cents. White Seersucker skirts also listed. Made from Bates Seersucker Ginghams.
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E.H. Dillon & CO
Bates
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Republican Caucus
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Henry Besterman
Henry Treffinger
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Little Buck
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Lead Cross
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Tony Kelly
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Louis Wallach
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Georgia Berry Broad
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Hazel Marion Cavanaugh
Mary Ancilla Cosgrove
Charlotte Marguerite Cosier
Mae Gertrude Farrell
Sara Augusta Gerbich
Madeline Geraldine Harrigan
Dorothy Mabel Huggins
Helena Mary Hulton
Veronica Lorine Kelley
Mary Genevieve Kilcourse
Lydia Kohler
Anna Kruzslyak
Anna Elizabeth Larsen
Agnes Veronica Light
Mabel Alma Morrison
Elsie May Phillips
Florence Emma Porter
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Gonnery
Teddy
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Prop
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