Johnson Warned of Cold Wave and Dry Summer
Frost covered the region for three to four nights as Horace Johnson, the Middle Haddam weather prophesier, had warned. The forecast predicts a frosty belt until June 10 followed by hot, dry weather through September with drought the main feature. Plainfield and Winsted report frost, harming beans and peas, but hay and feed crops should surge, aiding milk production and stock farming. Johnson also predicted a spell of hot weather this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Johnson
Haddam
Farmer
Plainfield
Winsted
Johnson
Special Crop Report From Washington Special Crop Report Issued
A Washington department of agriculture release details 1912 crop figures. Spring wheat area 19,201,000 acres at 94.2 percent condition. winter wheat 88.3 percent. winter yield 14.1 bushels per acre. Total wheat production 363,000,000 bushels. Oats yield 29.3 bushels per acre with 1,109,000,000 bushels produced. All wheat yield 14.0 bushels per acre, 628,000,000 bushels total. Spreads area 621,000,000 bushels in 1911.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Spraiearea
Convention Gossip and Oddities From Chicago Meeting
Reports describe Mrs Hayward's dismissive view of convention news, the absence of key figures like Bim the button man, and reservations at the Blackstone for Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Longworths. Alaska delegate Oliver Hubbard extols his territory, while a novelty billiards exhibition by Prof. Lewis ends comically with nose playing and a lopsided win.
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Blackstone Hotel
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Nicholas Longworth
Longworth
Roosevelt
Washington
Oliver P. Hubbard
Alaska
Lewis
Brunswick
Fairfield Avenue
Adams
Landis Hit With $500000 Suit by Harding Counsel
Chicago June 11 William J Ammen counsel for George F Harding in his suit against Standard Oil filed suit in the Superior Court against Federal Judge Landis for 500000 after a rebuke by the jurist in open court Ammen was attacked for a court brief claiming Judge Landis was influenced by Levy Mayer representing Standard Oil County Sanborn was named as a party to venue change The suit charges Landis called Ammen a coward in a street encounter and seeks damages for alleged remarks and injurious conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William J. Ammen
George F. Harding
Standard Oil Company
Superior Court
Landis
Jurist
Ammen
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Sanborn
Levy Mayer
Ammon
Alternates Named to the Convention Delegates Named to the Convention
Secretary Edwin S. Thomas announces the list of delegates and alternates for the Baltimore convention. Delegates-at-large include Willie O. Burr and others from Hartford Waterbury New London and New Haven with alternates named. District delegates cover First through Fifth districts with designated alternates and hometowns across Connecticut towns and cities.
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Edwin S. Thomas
State Central Committee
Baltimore
Willie O. Burr
Hartford
Thomas J. Spellacy
William Kennedy
Naugatuck
Miles F. Connolly
Waterbury
Bryan F.mahan
New London
T. F. Noone
Rockville
David E. Fitzgerald
New Haven
Chase F._ Mitchell
Joseph H. Halloran
New Britain
Johnstone Vance
Michael J. Connor
Thompsonville
Michael J. Sullivan
Charles W. Comstock
Montville
John I. Fisk
Middletown
Daniel Dunn
Willimantic
Edward M. Yeoman
Andover
Louis E. Stoddard
J. Frederick Jackson
Hamden
Orange
James E. McCabe
Cheshire
Archibald McNeil, Jr
Bridgeport
Henry A. Bishop
Charles Keir
Danbury
Thomas F. Reilly
Stamford
James F. Meara
Torrington
Col
Frank MI, Chapin
Pine Meadow
William E. Thoms
Frederick M. McCarthy
Ansonia
Empire Bill This Week Features Classy Vaudeville and New Pictures
Five reels of moving pictures and a strong vaudeville bill drew large crowds at the Empire for matinee and evening shows. The Mack & Clancy twins and Nan Evans in costume numbers headlined, with Moris & Moris delivering solid comedy. Bridgeport hosts Nan Evans for a three night New England run. A Thursday vaudeville and daily picture changes boost Empire attendance. the Pathe weekly provides world current events in fifteen minutes. The theatre remains cool and comfortable, inviting strong patronage all week.
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The
Empire
Mack & Clancy Twins
Clancy Twins
Nan Evans
New York
New England
Bridgeport
Moris
the Empire
Senior class honors Hamilton and new Criterion editor chosen
Yesterday the Senior class presented Stuart Hamilton with a silver loving cup before he leaves for Annapolis. Miss Charlotte Marsh led the presentation as Hamilton received thanks for his leadership and joked about showing his future battleship. A later Criterion board meeting elected John Comley 13 editor in chief and Walter Astrow 13 business manager. The B H S baseball team finished with twelve straight wins and a season end. Robert Hurley 14 was elected baseball captain for next year. Some doubt remains about a game with the Commercial team. A senior send off dinner was held at Howard Lee’s residence with many toasts and best wishes for Hamilton.
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Stuart Hamilton
Annapolis
Charlotte Marsh
Hamilton
Criterion Board
John Comley
The
Criterion
Walter Astrow
Robert Hurley
Howard Lee
Noble Avenue
Stuart
Joseph Howard
William Coulter
George Brown
Harold Gernet
Henry Erwin
John Devine
Stanley Challenger
Charles Woodhull
Y. M. CA
Trolley Cars To Run Half Hourly Derby Line
The Connecticut Company announces a Saturday start for half hour service on the Bridgeport Derby line with departures at 4 35, 5 05, 5 35 and every half hour to 11 05 p m. Ash Creek cars bypass Seaview avenue in summer, use Golden Hill loop, same as Southport Norwalk. Seaview cars run from Main and Fairfield to Sea Breeze bridge via Golden Hill loop, 15 minute morning, 10 minute after 1 00 p m, extra service on big days.
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Connecticut Company
Ash Creek
Seaview Avenue
Golden Hill
Southport
Norwalk
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Sea Breeze Bridge
Pope honors Boston men with three titles
In Boston on June 11 Cardinal OConnell announced the first papal honors for laymen in the Boston Diocese. William J Dooley was named private chamberlain to Pope Pius X with the title Knight of the Sword and Cape. Henry V Cunningham, chairman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Pius X
O’connell
William J. Dooley
Henry V. Cuntingham
Knights Commanders Named In Catholic Order
London June 11 The Cathedral Guild and Archdiocesan Federation leaders and James M Prendergast are named Knight Commanders of the Order of St Gregory the Great. Cunard refuses Titanic rescue payment but allows Captain Rostron a gift from White Star. surgeon and chief steward receive fifty guineas each. crew to get a month’s pay.
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Archdiocesan Federation of Catholic Societies
James M Prendergast
Order of St. Gregory the Great
London
Cunard Steamship Company
Carpathia
Rostron
White Star Line FO
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Main
John Streets
Conn
T. L. Watson & CO
People’s Savings Bank
Atlantic St. Jarnom Ave
Carleton Ave
Colorado Ave
Trenistan An
Connecticut Ave
Dewey Stancork Ave
Wembroke St
West Ave
Denver Ave
Fairfield Ave
Madison Ave
State
Burr & Knapp
Main ST
Con
Europe
Bane Street
American Guaranty Co
Golden Mill Street
Henry C. Reid
Stratgeld
Holzer
F. T. Staples
Fancy Long Island Bloater Fresh
Long Island
Hayes -Fish CO
Water Street
Joseph P. Coughlin Co
East Main Street
Halligan
Broad Street
William Haywood
National Committee
Bim
Meyer R. Bimber
Osborne
Michigan
Ferns
Prof. Lewis
the People’s Dairy
State Street
GEO
A. Robertson
John F. Fay
Fairfield
Canced West
Bryant Electric Co
California
Gustav Broch & Son
Geo. B. Clark & Co
Peck & Lines Company
Middle Street
Crawford
Crawford Laundry ‘Co
Sues Landis
Thomas
Connecticut
Bakery Bulletin
Bridgeport Public Market
East Main St
Sovereign Brand
Union Pacific Tea Company
Telephone O
D.D. Smith
Derby
Pope
Rdinal O'Connell
Vinces
Cunard
M. J. Buechler
Middis Mit
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