President drafts Democratic platform in tentative form
Washington June 8 President Wilson virtually completed a draft of the Democratic platform to be submitted to the national convention. The foreign policy plank likely emphasizes neutral rights, avoiding entanglement in Mexican turmoil, dispatch of raiders, Monroe Doctrine, and good Western Hemisphere ties. Domestic planks praise the Underwood tariff act the federal reserve act and preparedness plans.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Policy of America
Berol System Demonstration Teaches Remarkable Memory Feats
An 11 year old Brooklyn boy Bruno Lehmann demonstrated memory feats under the Berol system, recalling card sequences and city populations with ease. The Berol method, taught by William Berol and assistants, claims any average person can learn memory retention through reasoning and structured practice. Bridgeport and Brooklyn events feature lectures, with free public demonstrations and classes to follow.
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Brooklyn
Bruno Lehmann
Fairview Avenue
Ridgewood Heights
Lehmann
United States
Bruno
William Berol
Berol
New York City
Henry J. Sutton
Bridgeport Y. M.C. A
Bridgeport
Roach Powder Promises Safe, Effective Pest Control
Cyrus Roach Powder is sprinkled where roaches gather to rid homes of pests. The product claims harmless use, clean application, and non spreading to neighbors. Available in 20c and 35c sizes.
State Roads Work Under Inmate Labor In Colebrook
The state highway department is erecting two buildings in Colebrook to house 15 inmates of the Cheshire reformatory who will continue road work from Colebrook Center to the Winchester town line. A probate hearing on Abijah Patterson of Bridgewater saw protest against admitting the will to probate due to alleged undue influence and incompetence, though witnesses affirmed Patterson's sound mind when the document was signed. Judge Addis admitted the will but an appeal to the superior court is planned. Weather forecasts show unsettled conditions with likely showers tonight and Friday across New Haven and Connecticut, with a southern disturbance near Atlantic City and a lake-region disturbance bringing further showers in the west and north.
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J. F. Addis
New Milford
Abijah Patterson
Bridgewater
Mary May
Patterson
Flora E. Wells
Monroe Hartwell
Miss May
Addis
New Haven
Connecticut
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Lake Michigan
Brigadier General Farrar Dies in St Louis Home
Sun rises at 4 19 a m and 7 24 p m sunset with tides. Low water at 9 47 a m and high water at 3 40 a m. Brig Gen Bernard G Farrar U S dies at his home in St Louis in a brief obituary note.
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Bernard G. Farrar
U. S
St. Louis
Fate of Fort Vaux Outpost at Verdun Undecided
Paris June 8 the fate of Fort Vaux a focal point in Verdun for three days remains in suspense per the French war office. Its loss would hurt morale and honor the garrison but critics say its possession offers little benefit to Germany as the fort is a observation post and its capture would not advance Verdun. The German assault faces a strong inner line including Froide Terre and the heights of Souville Tavannes with forts. Vaux lies farthest from the Meuse and is less exposed to French fire, explaining why it was chosen as the critical attack point despite difficult terrain.
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Tavannes
Vaux
Meuse
Widow of Drowned Fisherman Faces Rent Hike
The widow Julia Asztalos of 199 Spruce Street, mother of three, faces eviction as rent rises from nine to twenty five dollars monthly while city sustenance payments total six dollars. The drowning of two fishermen near Penfield Reef in July 1914 and a third man held on murder charges are recalled. The Hungarian Sick Benefit Society has not paid due to no death certificate, despite six witnesses. Spencer R. Gordon, charities superintendent, says no legal force can stop high rents.
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Segismund Laky
Hungarian Reformed Church
Julia Asztalos
Asztalas
Asztalos
Spruce Street
Spencer R. Gordon
Charities
Jacoby Boy Unable To Help Coroner In Lumber Pile Fatality
Ferdinand Jacoby seven years old of Carroll avenue could not tell Coroner John J Phelan how the lumber pile fell that crushed Dorothy Morgan six and Herbert Brotz nine on Stratford and Carroll avenues Thursday evening. The Jacoby boy visited the coroner’s office but was dismissed after a few questions as he could not provide necessary details. The children played near the lumber pile by digging sand under it and jumping on it, causing the heavy timber to slide down and trap them. Parents had warned them about the pile and urged them to come away before the timbers fell. Also noted are Ford D Carter elected president of the Chicago Stock Exchange and a capital stock increase for R L Collings Co of Columbus from 600000 to 3000000.
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Ferdinand Jacoby
Carroll Avenue
John J. Phelan
Dorothy Morgan
Herbert Brotz
Jacoby
Stratford and
Carroll Avenues
Saint John's Men’s Club Elects Officers Tonight
The Saint John's Episcopal church men’s club meets at 8 o’clock in the parish rooms with George Warren, C. O. S. secretary, speaking on Family Rehabilitation. The annual officer election is on the agenda. A son was born yesterday to Attorney and Mrs. Frederick D. Keeler at 3284 North Main Street.
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Saint John’s Episcopal Church
George Warren
Frederick D. Keeler
North Main Street
Brief notes on copper, trade, and world events
A compilation notes May copper and silver outputs at Greene-Cananea Copper Co. May British trade shows May imports up 12,169,034 pounds and exports up 13,405,008 pounds versus 1915. Aviator Steve MacGordon dies from burns in Newport News. Captain Niven of the Princess Pats wounded. Japanese Cabinet meets over Yuan Shi Kai death aftermath. Spanish paper money high in London due to exports to France. Public Service Commissioner Carr leaves for Europe to study wartime transport. Chicago issues a record 369 marriage licenses. London Pacific Petroleum Co. strike at Talara continues.
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Great Britain
Peru conflict ends as strikers and troops clash ceases
Announcement from the Kansas Free Employment Bureau notes the wheat harvest will require 15,000 men and 1,700 teams from outside the state. Four men were injured in an explosion at a building of the Edison plant.
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