War talk, Des Moines plan, and Democratic nominating practice
A June discussion contrasts Depew's Cuba policy claim with the inevitability of the Spanish American War after the Maine explosion. It surveys the commission form of city government in Des Moines and Galveston, detailing recall, initiative, and referendum. The piece argues Democratic autonomy from party machine dictates and predictions about the New Mayen convention leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depew
Spain
Cuba
McKinley
Havana
Galveston
Texas
Des Moines
Own
State Democratic Committee
New Mayen
Jem
State Committee
Baldwin
Buckingham
Yale Students Smash Trolley Car Riot at Gavin Rock
Reports describe a riot near Gavin Rock where ten Yale students were arrested after smashing a trolley car. The car’s bellropes cords and electric globes were damaged, beer loaded aboard, and damages noted. Names of several accused students are listed with potential faculty action forthcoming.
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Gavin Rock
Yale
Couren
Pike Damacos
F. J. Sqpithaon
Ring
HA. Wilson
Alfref Johnson
Hafl
William E. Oyeston
William Gootfrey
John
H.R R. Hemingway
George Ed Tompson
FT. Som
Albert Leckwud
Bheffield Scientific School
Porch Climber Steals Jewelry During Card Party
Thieves climbed from a porch to ransack the apartment of Mr. HD Warne on Tit Myrtie Avenue between A and I last night. They took two gold watches with HD initials, two gold chains, and other jewelry worth a substantial sum. The incident occurred while guests enjoyed a merry card party on the floor below. Police and residents note the home of John Kenworthy as a nearby address in the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra HD Warne
Myrtie
Roosevelt's Latest Tour Sparks American Debate
Ex president Roosevelt's New York arrival heightens criticism of his foreign missions. From Egypt to France and Britain his lines offend many Americans who oppose violence and imperial bias. Egyptian reform leaders urge caution toward Roosevelt's views and possible U.S. responsibility.
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Roosevelt
New York
Africa
Rome
Berlin
France
London
Egypt
Constitutional Reform League
Cuba
Spain
Sheikh Ali Youssaf
Mr. Roosevelt
Trolley arbitration articles signed with independent proviso
Agreement for arbitration between Connecticut Company and New York and Stamford Railway Company was signed June 1 1910. Arbitrators to be chosen within ten days, wage dispute set for a two year period starting June 1 1910 with a 30 cent flat rate by motormen and conductors and a sliding scale by the road. parties may end proceedings by mutual agreement. Chairman Minnix and Calvert Townley sign for both sides.
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Connecticut
New Haven
Minnix
Townley
Connecticut Company
New York and Stamford Railway Company
Hartford
New London
Stamfor
New York
Stamford
Meride
Calvert Townley
New York and Stamford Company
Charles W. Minnix
Chas. M. Lane
Missionaries Gather at Berean Church Convention Opens
The Christian and Missionary Alliance holds its annual convention at Berean church East Main near Stratford. Speakers include Rev. Herbert Dyke of Newcastle Pa Rev J M Belt Rev Fred Christophersen of South China and Mr Buckingham formerly of Bridgeport now in India. The church choir will assist.
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The
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Berean Church
East Main Streets
Stratford Avenue
Herbert Dyke
Newcastle
J. M. Belt
Fred Christophersen
South China
Buckingham
Bridgeport
India
Pioneer Lodge Officers Elected for Mt George Fraternity
Pioneer Lodge Sons of Mt George elected officers on Monday President Joseph Pascoe Vice-president W Pepper Secretary John Knight Treasurer Rowland Martin Installations set for June 6 and an entertainment event June 13 by Rev A V Atkinson of Second Baptist Church presenting "A Night With Kipling."
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Pioneer Lodge, Sons of
Charity Dance Draws Large Pembroke Hall Crowd
A charity dance at St Marys Hall Pembroke Street drew a large attendance. The hall featured daisies and wildflowers for decoration. Patrons included Mrs N Flynn Mrs J J Kennedy Mrs J Moore and Mrs M Walsh.
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St. Mary's Hall
Pembroke Street
N. Flynn
J. J. Kennedy
J. Moore
M. Walsh
Four in one Japanese Silks featured for summer wear
The D. M. Read Co promotes lightweight Japanese Silks marketed as Waterproof Perspiration proof Spotproof and Fast Black. Offered in two widths 23 and 27 inches with six qualities priced from 39 to 89 cents per yard. Also advertised are instant Crockery Mender Cementinum Major's Cement Seccotine and Royal Glue plus an exhibit of White and Gold China Cloisonné jewelry and accessories.
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Mender
Record sale offer for children's reading aids
A portion of a sale notice announces a one day event featuring affordable reading materials for young children. The item describes securing a stock of printed items and offering them at an unheard of price for a limited time.
Chinese Fanmaking Industry in Pengshow Village
The fanmaking industry in China began centuries ago in Pengshow Ampow near Swatow. Families across the village now all participate, producing only open fans with split bamboo frames. Ribs are arranged in rows, attached by crosswise thread to a semicircular strip shaping the shell top, then beaten and bent. Silk gauze faces and tissue backs are applied, edges varnished, handles crafted from bamboo or hardwoods, with hand painting ranging from simple to artistic.
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China
Pengshow
Ampow
Swatow
A Faithful Friend and the Loyal Gambler
A condemned man near Philadelphia received visits and gifts from a trusted friend. The guard overheard their exchange as the friend admitted debts and failed obligations tied to past gambling, hinting at hidden knowledge of the crime. The tale frames loyalty and guilt in a prison setting.
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Philadelpha Thees
Jim
Bill
Hunted words echo a vow amid old dialect quarrel
A fragment shows a tense exchange in rural speech with threats of haunting. One speaker taunts the other for past actions while insisting consequences would follow if certain items were not delivered. The dialect highlights local color and interpersonal tension.
Boots Mistaken Identity Tale of Theodore Hook Surprise
A playful London tale from Dover recounts Theodore Hook discovering upon return that his boots bore royal mislabeling. He is treated as a prince by a bemused inn crew and a grand feast precedes a royal departure. The boots were initially made for the Prince of Orange, then used to bill the government for Hook’s expenses.
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Theodore Hook
Hook
England
Dover
Ship
Theodore
Prince of Orange
Pher
Charlotte
Minneapolia
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the Farmer Publishing CO
Paes Sre
John Kenworthy
DANCE
New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
New England
New York, New Haver & Hartford Railroad Company
Berkshire Mills
Watch Hil
Block Island
Narragansett Por
Newport
Marthas Vineyard
Nantucket
Bustards Bay
Cape Cod
A. BR. Smith
Atlantic Hotel
Pallfield Avenue
D. M. Read Co
Main St
Radford B. Smith
Main St. Department Store
Fairfield Ave
Gibson
Russia
Serge
Worth FE
Anaes
S. B. Thing & CO
American Loan Asso
Farnum
Kafka & Co
Eckler & CO
Lachman
Wilma M. Bachman
State ST
C.C. Schneider
D.D.S
Henry C. Reid
Main ST. Neat Bank
Kelly
James H. Kelly
Theeen Co
Fairfield
Frisbie
W. D. Cook & Son
Water ST
D. Goldberg
Lumber Street
Amory
Tonay—Tonight
Poli Stock Company
ST. Elmo
Augusta Evans Wilson
Grace Dalrymple Clarke
Warner Hall
Jackson
Bock
Stdseport
Newfield Park
Waterbury
4. M. Wooster
Stratford
Shelton
Sheltor
James Feeley
Comer
F. J. Abercrombie
Ory
Stondan
Itholomay
Rochester
M. J. Maloney
Jones Avenue
Cannon & Ferguson
Elwood & Son
John Street
Bridgeport, Conn
State Street
Fred J. Elander
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