New Inventions and Updates from Early Science Notes
A diverse roundup reports a mon key wrench with a defach jaw and loop for pipe handling, rug washing methods to mimic Oriental carpets, Paris police disinfection autos with formaldehyde, acetylene headlight sighting device, and orange underwear tests in the Philippines. It also notes Cornwall iron mines, Philadelphia mint adopting coin-weighing machines, U S livestock trends, gas pipe rough surveying, and government weight standards for double eagles and halves.
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Paris
Cornwall Iron
Lebanon
Philadelphia Mint
It of Agriculture
United States
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad Promotes Cures
An advertisement from Life 10 Chicago features Mrs William Aurens praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It claims the medicine, made from native roots and herbs, contains no narcotics or harmful oil and has a record of many cures for female ailments, supported by testimonials.
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Chicago
William Aurens
21St St
Ill
Lydia E. Pinkham
Senate and House clash over railroad bills in conference
Washington June 3 United Press outlines sharp contrasts between Senate and House railroad bills. Key points include proposed commerce court composition, ICC valuation and rate regulation, and state versus federal control over rate practices. Conference committee battles likely over penalties, injunctions, and telegraph and telephone regulation.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
House
Aldrich
Mann
Supreme Court
Inter-State
Commerce Commission
Inter State Commerce Commission
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Elking
Cummins
Clapp
Stone
Overman
Circuit Court
Commission
Missionary groups fear foreign danger as Boxer uprising looms
London reports unite that Chinese secret societies tied to the Intnaiad network back a widespread anti-dynasty revolt. Missionaries and Lanca merchants warn the Pekin warning signals threaten foreigners across China as experts say the movement could rival the Boxer uprising in scale unless England acts now.
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United Press
London
China
Pekin
Foreign Office
Lanca
Iia
Intiiad
England
Students of Chinese Affairs
Park City Girl Weds Stamford Physician
Miss Julia Bjorklund, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Bjorklund of 149 Park Avenue, married Dr. Henry Leonard Borg of Stamford at her parents’ home in the town. Rev. Foster Ely officiated before about a hundred relatives and friends. The bride wore ivory white meteor satin. attendants were Ebba Wirgin and Hilda Borg. Albert Borg served as best man. The couple will reside in Stamford after a honeymoon in a new home there.
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Julia Bjorklund
Charles A. Bjorklund
Park Avenue
Henry Leonard Borg
Stamford
Foster Ely
Ebba Wirgin
Hilda ‘Borg
Albert Borg
Fashion Notes From Paris and Home Couture Trends
A survey of current fashion lines highlights coats and long silk gloves with bold embroidery, wide bands, and delicate necklines. Accessories include lace, ribbons, hats with lace frills, chiffon ruffs, and Sultana turbans for motoring. practical tips cover cleaning fabrics, stain removal, and cooking touches.
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Paris
His Throat Cut At Norton Bridge in Saturday Night Fight
Fairfield County report describes Eugene Maher of Stamford found at Norton bridge with throat cut from ear to wind pipe after a fight with an Italian. Stamford police indicate Maher recalls little of the incident and is expected to recover. Attacked by Cow Nearby Bethel resident Mary Hughes injured by roaming cow and bedridden. In New Canaan two youths Benger and Keith fined $15 for shooting song birds during Decoration Day celebration.
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Norton Bridge
Eugene Maher
Stamford
Maher
Mary Hughes
Bethel
New Canaen
Benger
Keith
Brooklyn
Two Arch Locomotive Manages Canal Barges at Bremen
A novel electric locomotive for hauling canal boats along an open quay at Bremen uses two arches on a narrow edge-track linked across the top. Also described are wave power devices with a small track truck and air compression. An international meteorological committee in London proposed unified storm signals, but no government has adopted them yet. Farmer Want Ads scarce at a penny per word.
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Bremen
International Meteorological Committee
London
Debs to Speak in Bridgeport at Poli's Theatre
Eugene V Debs will address a Bridgeport audience on June 6 at Poli's Theatre. Edwin Markham praises Debs while the event centers on the Warren libel trial of an editor from the Appeal to Reason. The talk ties to the Moyer Haywood Pettibone case and its broader labor movement history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene V
Debs
Poli’s
America
Edwin Markham
Warren
Appeal
Reason
Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone
Poli
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Parker’s
Up. O. Arcade
W. D. Cook & Son
Phome
ADIES
Max Lewis
E. Wash. Ave
East Main St
Hotel Flanders
West 47Th St
F.erry
Broadway
West 49Th ST
Neat Way
New York City
Bath
Bridgeport
Rment
Ise
Gurpriss
Nainsock
BV. D
Fletcher
Park Gity
Carter
Household Notes
Fairfield County News
Russia
Main Street
Women’s Sample Shoe Parlor
Packard
REO
Renault
THE
Mitchell Agency
Harrison Court
Blue Ribbon
Fairfield Avenus
Bridgeport Vehicle CO
Fairfield and Holland Aves
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