Stratford Fire Department Gages With the Flames
Stratford June 10 The Stratford Fire Department faces a challenging night after a fire on the Park apparatus exposed the town to risk. Special to The Farmer notes the Auto-chemical engine has saved property and lives since installation, though critique persists about readiness at critical times. A separate collision near the Atlantic coast scene and a mountain grove cemetery visit are briefly recorded among town events.
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Stratford
Sterengo ‘Notare
Asrace
New State
Robert R. Jenkins
Bae
Dr. Howland
A&utomo
Atlantic
Mts
Jen
Eycbatter
Bicyclist Hoffman Dead After Wallingford Collision
Conrad Hoffman, a bicyclist, died at a local hospital after colliding with an automobile in Wallingford last night. Police Chief O'Reilly was aboard the auto. Hoffman’s relatives say he rode on the right side when he crossed into the road. The incident led to the chief being involved in the investigation.
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Conrad Hoffman
Wallingford
O'Reilly
Janome
Walte
Hoffman
Governor Foss Criticizes New Haven Control Plan
In Boston on June 10 Gov. Foss denounces a bill to consolidate western trolley roads under a New Haven controlled company. He warns the policy and power of the New Haven Railroad defy laws and public spirit, urges a public board to enforce transportation needs, and rejects giving the railroad improper advantages in exchange for legislation.
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Boston
New Haven
Gov. Foss
New Haven Railroad
Commonwealth
New York
Elm Not a Long Lived Tree in Bridgeport Park
Bridgeport officials, via Yale professor Tuomey, report elms in Beardsley Park are doomed as elm trees prove not long lived. The Tribune notes the loss, cites age of trees, and mentions substituting sycamores with oaks favored as stalwart companions in the future.
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Bridgeport
Tuomey
Yale
Beardsley Park
Nature
Hartford
Courant
Society showering favors on their royal highnesses
Royalities receive formal schedule marking second day of port stay with social functions hosted by naval officers at Governor's Island and the navy yard, continuing official duties and receptions for the visiting squadron.
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Odifi Cera
Adinig
Ads” Cetiathae
Cera
Pene Navy Yard
Dillon Company Winds Up With Banquet At Waldorf Astoria
E H Dillon and Co calls on Major Geyner and the German consul general to wind up tonight with a banquet at the Waldorf Astoria. Admiral Von Rebeur Paschwitz and Admiral Winslow of the American escort squadron will attend with about 40 papers via Daskgeaied aoe en.
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Geyner
Waldorf-Astoria
von Rebeur-Paschwitz
Winslow
Striking Boston Elevates Win AFL Support
Boston August 10 reports say the Boston Central Labor Union unanimously backed the striking Boston Elevated street car employees and that Samuel Gompers will use AFL influence for aid. The new union of the A A of S & B R E of A claims victory and notes AFL support as evidence of weakness by the company amid a quiet weekday with minor disorders the previous Sunday.
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Boston
Central Labor Union
Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
A. A
Middletown Workers Gall on Employers Concessions
In Middletown the Russell Manufacturing plant area was calm as guards watched, with strikers planning a morning march to the factory. A workers committee will press officials after meeting at the Italian theatre, delaying further demonstrations until officials are engaged. New London burglary targets J. J. Ganey grocery on Bank Street. a rear window entry led to the safe being moved outside before authorities arrived. Malone paged Chinese suspects disguised as negroes by immigration officials, scene noting a suspected broader ruse.
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Middletown
Russell ‘Manufacturing Company
South Farms
Eaeeree
New London
J. J. Ganey
Bank Street
Holy Name Society Elects Officers at St. Augustine's
The men of St. Augustine's parish organized a Holy Name Society meeting in the church with Rev. Father McElroy presiding. Officers elected include President Thomas M. Cullinan and Secretary John J. Conway. The next meeting on Sunday July 14 is expected to expand membership to several hundred more.
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St. Augustine's Parish
Holy Name Society
Father McElroy
Thomas M. Cullinan
Edward Lonergan
John J. Conway
Thomas H. Devitt
Thos F. Reilly
J.C. Grace
Patrick Howard
Patrick Carroll
T. Leo Lalley
W. B. Prendergast
Holy Name Societies
Police press suspect in death case third degree interrogation
New York police subjected John J. McKenna to a third degree interrogation seeking a full confession in the death of Sigred Hickstreas, whose body was found in her home's basement. McKenna admitted placing the body in the cellar but denied killing her, claiming the neighbor Eckstroms may have been involved and that the girl fell from his arms during an earlier encounter. Doctors found no fall injuries but neck marks suggest she was strangled after a struggle.
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New York
John J. McKenna
Ogden Avenue
Sigred Hickstreas
Kenna
Nevereates
Ear Hie Hs
Eckstroms
Isigred
Strikers' Police Force Called At London Meeting
Labor leader Ben Tillett urged forming a 2000 strong strikers police force at Tower Hill to defend against police interference. He recommended civilians be armed with stout cudgels for defense.
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London
Tower Hill
Ben Tillett
Lynch Fines Two NL Umpires After Giants Game
New York June 10 President Lynch of the National League fined umpires Owens and Brennan 25 dollars each for officiating at the same game the Giants played at Long Branch yesterday.
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New York
Lynch
National League
Owens and
Brennan
Giants
Long Branch
The Smith Murray Co June Sale On Silks Fabrics
Second week of the June sale offers numerous discounted textiles from 19 inch black taffeta to 54 inch whip corn and mohair fabrics. Remnants at half price, wash silks and dress goods heavily reduced with yard prices commonly 39 to 75 cents and specific values noted across silks, linens, chambrays and percales. Toiletry demonstration by Aubrey Sisters in the front aisle offers Beautifier and Cosmetic products with store guarantees.
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Aubrey Sisters
Yacht races crown Cabin Cruiser class winner at sea event
Races organized by Park City Mohawk Columbia and Berkshire Yacht clubs Saturday afternoon featured the Cabin Cruiser class. Victoria NT representing the Columbia club won by Péngue Bros. with Hurapty Dam Beers and Cinmers from the Miamogue club finishing second.
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Park City
Mohawk
Columbia
Berkshire Yacht Clubs
Victoria NT
Columbia Clubed Péngue Bros
Hurapty Dam , Beers and Cinmers
Miamogue Club
Pequo’ Club
Waller Selitee Governor
New London Strikers Replaced as Vermont Railroad hires
June 10. The Vermont Railroad Company imported labor to fill dockhand positions, aiming to have enough workers to handle incoming freight. About 1280 strikers, mainly Poles, caused no trouble after the walkout over wage demands.
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New London
Tral Vermont Raiilroad Company
Bed Bugs Keep Rooms From Renting
Public notice urges homeowners to treat infestations to improve rentals. Promotes Cyrus ante Killer cleaning product priced at 25 cents, claiming it is safe and effective, preventing headaches for landlords and ensuring tenants see a clean, pest free home.
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Cyrus Ante
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