Referendum Move Gathers Ohio League Support
In Columbus June 5 the Progressive Constitution League of Ohio formed to seek a new state constitution granting initiative and referendum to the Legislature and to counties and municipalities. Mayor Brand Whitlock of Toledo elected president as labor, farmers, and civic groups organize to back a constitutional convention in January and oppose special interests shaping delegates.
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Columbus
Ohio
Progressive Constitution League of Ohio
Brand Whitlock
Toledo
National Meeting St Vincent De Paul Society Conference Opens
A United Press report from Boston notes the St Vincent de Paul Society national meeting opening with a solemn pontifical mass led by Joan Rea Philadelphia as the presiding officer. The discussion centers on Preventive Charity and promises a successful Catholic church worker gathering.
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United Press
Boston
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Joan Rea
Philadelphia
Norwich Votes on Commission Government Referendum
Norwich on June 5 votes on government by commission alongside regular ballots. Democrats nominate Stephen Moore for city clerk Charles Avery for treasurer Thomas Robinson for tax collector and W Lang for water commissioner. Outcome uncertain as saloon voters split with middle and upper classes amid strong Democratic support.
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United Press
Norwich
Stephen D. Moore
Charles 5. Avery
Thomas A. Robinson
W. W. Lang
Tojay
Warship Texas Again Target For 12 Inch Shells
Washington reports the monitor Tallahassee with ordnance experts aboard proceeding to Tangier Sound to test explosive 12 inch shells designed to explode after penetrating armor. The old battleship Texas, previously struck by fire from the New Hampshire, is again the test target.
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United Press
Washington
United States
Tallahassee
Tangier Sound
Chesapeake Bay
Texas
New Hampshire
Empire State Degree of Honor Official Killed in Auto Crash
Dunkirk New York June 5 Willis H Waterman secretary of the Empire State Degree of Honor was instantly killed when his automobile was struck by a Buffalo and Lake Erie Traction car The death was reported by United Press and notes Waterman’s official position and the accident location and timing.
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United Press
Dunkirk
N. Y
Wryillis H. Waterman
Empire State Degree of Honor
Buffalo and Lake Erie
Sanitation in the Backyard by Sexton Garbage Outfit
The Lyon Grumman Mason Company on Fairfield Avenue and Middle Street promotes the Sexton Sanitary Garbage Outfit. A double cylinder galvanized iron system buried outside and removable inner container keeps decay and odors in check. Endorsed by city boards of health, offered in three sizes at reasonable prices. Bridgeport homeowners urged to inspect and install for health and cleanliness.
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Lyon, Grumman, Mason Company
Fairfield Avenue
Middle Street
Sexton Sanitary
Board of Health
Algonquin Club Moonlight Sail Set on Thursday
The Algonquin club plans a moonlight sail Thursday aboard the Steamer Rosedale, loaned by Anning J. Smith. Members, families, and guests will depart from the foot of Wall Street at 8 o clock, sail to Roton Point and back, with the Wheeler and Wilson band providing music and refreshments served by a caterer.
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Algonquin Club
Rosedale
Anning J. Smith
Wall Street
Roton Point
Wheeler and Wilson
Maccabees Hold State Convention in Hartford Today
Hartford June 5 Knights of Maccabees Connecticut held a state convention at the local Y M C A. Mayor Edward L. Smith gave a welcoming address and State Commander P J Touhey of Manchester spoke. Officers reports show 2200 members in 44 tents with certificates totaling 1 800 000. Pantheon Tent of Southington plans a banquet and initiation of 100 candidates tonight. Two representatives to the supreme tent meeting will be elected.
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United Press
Hartford
Knights of Maccabees
Connecticut
Edward L. Smith
P. J. Touhey
Manchester
Pantheon
Southington
Woman killed after being thrown from auto truck
Plymouth Mass June 5 Mrs Edward H Fitzgerald 40 of 12 Greenleaf Roxbury a summer resident at White Horse Beach was instantly killed this morning when she was thrown from an auto truck on her way to the railroad station to catch a train for Fall River to attend a wedding death due to a fractured skull
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Plymouth
Mass
Edward H. Fitzgerald
Greenleaf Street
Roxbury
White Horse Beach
Fall River
Six Accidents From Moving Picture Film Spoil Prank
Woburn Massachusetts June 5 six accidents to children stem from a prank after a moving picture showed a man lowered from a precipice by rope. Louis Dingle four years old sustained a broken arm and bruises when friends dangled him from a fifty foot cliff rope broke when he resisted. Special sale of ostrich plumes at E H Dillon Co 1105 Main Street promotes superior quality plumes as value.
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Woburn
Mass
Louis Dingle
Louis
E. H. Dillon & Co
Main Street
Semi annual sale from Smite Murray Co boosts fabrics
The Smite Murray Co advertises a semi annual sale with wide discounts on shirting prints, lawns, voiles, dress goods, silks, petticoats, linens, and household fabrics. Numerous yardage bargains, sample silk Petticoats, and rug and curtain deals populate the dense catalog style listing.
Capt Boyton Seeks More Amusements at Coney Island
Captain Paul Boyton praised yesterday’s crowds at Steeplechase Island and boarded for Coney Island today to scout higher grade attractions for Bridgeport’s amusement resort. He vows to shape the venture to public enjoyment, while Eddie Madigan’s sandwich pavilion sold out as diners hoped for full meals once the main dining pavilion opens.
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Paul Boyton
Steeplechase Island
Coney Island
Bridgeport
Capt. Boyton
Eddie” Madigan
Madero's Triumphal Tour Triggers Mass Mexican Cheers
Francisco I. Madero Jr. is hailed as savior and liberator across Mexico. From Torreon to Zacatecas crowds exceed 40,000, with women and children lining stations to shout Viva Madero. He notes plans for future campaigns and downplays need for armed support, urging good citizenship. A pharmacy ad follows.
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United Press
Zacatecas
Mex
Francisco I. Madero, Jr
Mexico
Torreon
San Pedro
Madero
Saint
Fraternal Societies Honor Death With Decoration Day Tributes
Several local fraternal groups observed Decoration Day by placing flowers and wreaths on member graves across city cemeteries. Foresters of America Court Roma sent 125 members in a parade to St Michael's cemetery for memorial exercises. Live Oak camp Woodmen of the World decorated Park and Mountain Grove cemeteries. Catalpa circle Foresters of America members also visited St Michael's to honor deceased members. A union memorial service is planned at Poli's theatre next Sunday with Frank A. Haggerty as principal speaker. Daughters of Castile will host the first biennial convention at Odd Fellows hall Broad Street with 25 to 30 delegates attending, entertained by Court Reina Christiana.
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Foresters of America
St. Michael
Live Oak Camp
Woodmen of the World
Park
Mountain Grove
Catalpa Circle
The
St. Michael's Cemetery
Order
Poli's Theatre
Frank A. Haggerty
Hartford
Daughters OF Castile
National Order of Daughters of Isabella
Odd Fellows Hall
Broad Street
Reina Christiana
State Street Sewer Completed and Park Cars Return
Work on the State street sewer from Broad street to Park avenue is finished. Park avenue and Brooklawn cars, moved from Fairfield avenue to accelerate the work, were returned to State street yesterday. The street awaits wooden block paving bids to be opened this evening by the Paving and Sewer Commission. Contractors will soon begin the new sewer from Park to Fairfield avenues, with delays expected at Tranistan avenue due to grade adjustments. Open cars will resume on the State street line after spring passengers endured closed cars.
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State Street
Broad Street
Park Avenue
Brooklawn
Fairfield Avenue
Paving and Sewer Commission
Park and
Fairfield Avenues
Tranistan Avenue
McCall Styles Out for July with New Patterns
The McCall patterns are released for July featuring mid summer fashion ideas. Patterns cost 10 cents and 1 cent each. magazines are 5 cents for copy or 50 cents per genre mailed to your address.
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McCall
Smith Murray Co Probe Sparks Senate Inquiry
Washington June 5 United Press reports testimony by former Secretary Foster about collecting a 368000 claim against the Chinese government during Roosevelt era for heir Georgiana Ami den of General Ward. Senator Hamlin pledges sweeping inquiry into alleged misallocation from the Boxer indemnity fund.
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United Press
Washington
Foster
State Department
Roosevelt
Hamlin
Committee On Expenditures
Georgiana M. Amiden
Frederick T
United States
China
Denby
Stae Department
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Probate Court Sets Hearing for Westport Will Copy
In Westport district on June 19 1911 the Probate Court will hear Carrie H Bunnell request to prove admit and allow a writing claimed as copy of the last will of George B Bunnell late of Westport deceased. Notice by publication and registered mail to interested parties at least twelve days before hearing. Judge Daniel B Bradley Jr presiding.
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Kelteg
Westport
George B. Bunnell
Carrie H Bunnell
Daniel B. Bradley, JR
McKinney Divorce Suit Cites Wife’s Bailey Bias
McKinney Texas report says H S Smith names his wife’s dislike of Senator Bailey as a ground in his divorce suit while he champions the senator. Springfield Missouri item notes Volker Mills, a clerk at the Washington department, married Beulah Paden, head waitress at the Colonel Hotel. New Rochelle reports Parson Lee, a negro waif, as the pied piper of the city wall. Baiting a hook with cheese new.
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McKinney
Tex
H. S. Smith
Bailey
Springfield
Volker V. Mills
Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington
Beulah Paden
Colonel Hotel
New Rochelle
Parson Lee
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