Girls Shoot Stokes To Save Their Own Lives
In New York June 8 two young women Miss Graham and Ethel Conrad told courts they shot W. E. D. Stokes in self defense at the Verona apartments to save their lives. Stokes disputes the claim, says he was lured for a $25,000 blackmail, and awaits his appearance in court as investigators search for letters linked to the case.
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United Press
New York
W. E. D. Stokes
Ansonia
Miss Graham
Ethel Conrad
Stokes
Verona
Devery
Graham
Helen Elwood
Denver
Roosevelt Hospital
W. E. D. Stokes, Jr
Miss Graham Nol
Miss Conrad
Los Angeles
John Singleton
Paris
Andrews
San Francisco
Pat Casey
Lve
Mrs. Singleton
Europe
Belgium
Miss Elwood
Hoboken
Taft Heads to New York for Talks and Reviews
President Taft left at 9 15 for New York City to spend the afternoon reviewing school children and delivering speeches in Brooklyn. He will address the Cottonseed Crushers Association in New York tonight, continuing a busy schedule of public appearances.
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United Press
Washington
Taft
New York City
Brooklyn
Cottonseed Crushers’ Association
New York
Guaranteed Hand Cleaner for Skin and Garments
A large can cleaner marketed to instantly remove stove polish rust grease ink paint and dirt from hands and clothing. Manufactured by Wm. R. Winn at 244 Stratford Ave, offered for 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. R. Winn
Stratford Ave
Bitterness in Tariff Debate
Washington June 8. In a sharp exchange over wool tariff revisions in the house, Democratic leader Mr Underwood assailed the Payne tariff law and Republican promises while former chairman Payne and other Republicans counterattacked. Underwood accused the American Woolen Co. of controlling prices, and charged the tariff board with inefficiency and waste. Longworth disputed the board’s 148 month tenure, saying the wool question only emerged recently.
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Washington
Congress
House
Underwood
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Taft
Longworth
King’s Coronation crowds and royal visitors in London
London observes King’s coronation with a quarter million visitors yet fewer American arrivals. Stricter crowd control gates will seal the procession routes early each morning, aiming to replace cavalry with walling off streets. A Japanese delegation led by Prince Higashi-Fushimi, Admiral Togo, and Gen NogI toured the capital. Queen Mary received the Marys of the Empire committee at Buckingham Palace, who presented a $60,000 coronation gift.
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London
Higashi Fushimi
Togo
Gen. Nogt
East Bourne
Sussex
Toga
Nogi
Hyde Park
Queen Mary
Buckingham Palace
Mexico City Earthquake Death Toll Reaches Seventy Five
United Press dispatch from Mexico City reports 75 dead, including 40 soldiers, with about 200 injured and many children among the survivors. Military cordons seal the worst Santa Maria quarter as rescue and repair efforts begin and authorities alert the nation.
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United Press
Mexico City
President de la Barra
Santa Maria
Madero
Historic earthquakes in the past century summary
A compact timeline of major earthquakes and fatalities from 1810 to 1911 across Lisbon Caracas Southern Jaly Naples Manila Chile Peru Ecuador Kingston Jamaica and other regions. Notable events include Lisbon 60,000 killed in eight minutes 1908 Southern Italy 100,000 dead and Mexico City 1911 near 100 dead.
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Lisbon
Caracas
Jaly
South America
Easear
Naples
Manila
Chile
Peru
Ecuador
Roman Cheap
Martinique
North
India
Valparaiso
San Repugsecs
Kingston
Jamaica
Italy
Mexican Pacific
Cartego
Costa Rica
Mexico City
See the conquering heroes come in mothers’ gaze
A nostalgic wartime poem celebrates boys marching proudly into adulthood. Mothers recall sons in uniform, proud family parades, and the promise of return. The narrator imagines their future, the longing in Paradise, and the enduring bond between mother and child as soldiers become men.
Lamps Committee Orders Gas Lights Reinstated In City
The Lamps committee of the common council, at last evening’s session, directed gas or gasoline lights to be installed at multiple locations while also moving or removing certain existing lights. Affected sites include near Bullard Tool Co, Austin street, and several avenues. others to receive electric lights. The meeting also addressed mailbox removal, breathing places for Lakeview Home inmates, and various management details at the institution. Receipts from the farm last month totaled $327.27.
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The
Common Council
Bullard Machine Tool Co
Austin Street
Lesko Court
Cottage
Iranistan Avenue
Norman
Merchant Streets
Lexington and
Calhoun Avenues
Savoy Street
High Street
Gem Avenue
Seaview Avenue
Carroll and Connecticut
Hallett and
Goodwf
Whiting Lane
Osborn Street
Black Rock
Fairfield Avenue
Burr Road
Orland &T
Evergreen
River Streets
Fred Woos
Broad Street
Railroad Avenue
American Street Lighting Co
Charities Board
Lakeview Home
Cowles
Mount Vernon
Pacific Engine Co
John
Main Street
Ayer Buckingham
Wedding Party at Carroll's Garden Honoring Devries Event
John J. Devries hosted about 200 friends at Carroll's summer garden 341 Main St to celebrate his marriage. A. J. Knapp chaired arrangements, Corporal Dan O'Brien served as toastmaster, with musical selections enhancing the evening. MR. HILL'S HEALTH Norwalk June 8 reports say the congressman remains strong despite Washington rumors of weakness and a suggested trip to Mt. Clemens for a spa bath due to rheumatism threats.
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John J. Devries
Carroll
Main Street
A. J. Knapp
Dan O'Brien
Taft to Open Practice in Nashville in Invitation Relay
Robert Taft, son of the President, has been invited by the Nashville Industrial Bureau to set up his practice in the city. He plans to travel to Michigan before returning to Washington for the final round-up, expressing cheerful views on the reci procity situation.
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Michigan
Washington
Nashville
Robert Taft
Nashville Industrial Bureau
Baby Moose Born June 7 in Bridgeport
In Bridgeport Connecticut on June 7 1911 a son was born to Mr and Mrs N Waldo Kennedy weighing seven and a half pounds The write up extols the Loyal Order of Moose noting its aims benefits and membership costs It urges early examination and initiation for a large class to be initiated at 164 State Street Friday evening June 9 promising protections for the man his wife and children including a weekly sickness or accident benefit and burial coverage
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Bridgeport
Conn
N. Waldo Kennedy
Loyal Order of Moose
State Street
Telegraphic News In Tabloid Form Headlines Vanish
A jumble of telegraphic items from multiple cities spans conflicts, elopements, politics, and local commerce. Items mention Paul Parsons of Memphis challenging Corrie, Senator Clark of Montana dodging a courtroom suit, elderly students at Wisconsin, dental accident allegations, and a surge of marriages in Michigan City. Local ads promote seafood, laundry services, and wall papers as readers glimpse a kaleidoscope of early 20th century society.
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Gorton
Lcc
Model Food Market
City Bakery
Main ST
City Bakery Building
Beechwood Avenue
West End
H. L. Blackman & Son
Middle Street
Geo. B.clark & Co
Peck & Lines Co
Middle ST
Bridgeport, CT
John F. Fay
Fairfield Ave
Broad St
New England
Telephone
Crawford Laundry CO
Gotham
Cyrus
Cyrus Pharmacy
Cannor St
Baseball Goods
Bsc
Hartford
Harvard Bicycles
Jaycox Rubber Co
Payne Tariff
Mexico
Wien
the Farmer
Cora Hartman
Johnnie
Jimmie
Paradise
Lakeview
Feraboule
Colmana
White Sale
SBE
Euikenete Union
Baby Moose
Barnum
Telegraphic News
Paul Parsons
Memphis
Tenn
Corrie
National Sporting Club
Paul
Clark
Montana
Madison
Wis
Amy D
Winship
Racine
University of Wisconsin
Ohio State University
Chicago
Polly Harman
Dorris Kerr
Michigan City
Ind
Jonathan
E. H. Dillon & Co
Hayes
Crawford Laundry
Bridgeport Public Mar
Public Market
Bank Streets
East Street
Ponteagat
Waldo Kennedy
Tad Eassone
P Geusain Con
Conan
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