Katmai Volcano Eruption Wipes Out Alaska Villages
June 12 reports from Seward Alaska say six native fishing villages Kanatauk Savanoosky Douglas Cold Bay Kamgamute and Katmai were destroyed by Katmai Volcano eruption with about 200 feared dead. A cannery tender could not confirm details but warned of potential renewed shocks. The atmosphere over Alaska was described as charged with noxious gases and rain blighted vegetation and mildly corroded iron. Separately a Cambridge Massachusetts seismograph noted 8500 mile distant tremors likely linked to the Alaskan eruptions.
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Kanatauk
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Douglas
Cold Bay
Kamgamute
Gak
Kodiak Island
Afognak Island
Afognak
Coates Chosen Vice President at Providence Union Convention
James A. Ceater of this city was reelected to head the New England Typographical Union. Edward W. Martin of Boston is president and John F. Murphy of Providence is secretary. The Brid local shows steady growth with two new member applications and two initiations. total enthusiastic membership around 75. A convention report by Mr. Pulver highlighted progress during a Providence meeting night. Also listings: five room flat for rent. canvassers wanted with pay. Clancy's Cafe offerings.
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James A. Ceater
Providence
Peter W. Pulver
Farmer
New England
Edward W. Martin
Boston
John F. Murphy
Pulver
Elks Plan Flag Day Observance at Bridgeport Lodge
Bridgeport lodge of Elks prepares a Flag Day program for Friday night at the Elks Home on State street. Guests include Elias Howe Dr Post G A R Song of Veterans and Spanish War Veterans. Dr George L Porter will give a patriotic address. The 8 pm ceremony features ritual elocution and music, followed by a social hour.
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Bridgeport Lodge of Elks
Elks
State Street
Elias Howe
Dr. Post
G. A.R
Song of Veterans
George L. Porter
Porter
Abraham Cold
Former Alderman OBrien Named to an Assessorhip
Former alderman OBrien is named to the Board of Assessors by Mayor Wilson with the appointment set for July to fill the vacancy created by Walsh. OBrien, a prominent Democrat in the Second district and former mayoral hopeful, will serve a four year term at 1800 dollars yearly. Other candidates included David Fenelon and James H Dorus, longtime Armour Co. representative.
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Paws
Mie
O’brien
David Fenelon
James H. Dorus
The
Armour Co
Stamford Dogs Must Put on Muzzles Now
Stamford authorities order all dogs in the town to be muzzled after next Tuesday due to several rabies cases. The statewide animal official cited safety and public health concerns behind the action.
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Stamford
H. O. Averill
Roosevelt Forces Claim Regular Nomination in Split Convention
Roosevelt allies press claims that two parallel conventions will nominate Roosevelt as regular GOP standard bearer, challenging Taft grip. Johnson of California and Heney accuse Taft faction of steering contests to Taft’s favor, while Borah Senate scrutiny pits California and Arizona seatings against Roosevelt demands.
Boston Trolley Strikers Parade Strains Pause in Arbitrate
Boston observers report a widening rift as 4000 elevated conductors motormen and switchmen protest after a state investigation resolution failed and the company refused arbitration. A parade showcased the dispute while city crews flushed the Henry Street sewer basin to clear mud and slime from drainage.
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Boston
Bodine
Henry Street
How Morgan Saved Day in Wall Street
R H Thomas testifies before the Pujo committee on the 1907 stock market rescue. Morgan and bankers dumped 25 million dollars into the New York Stock Exchange on October 24 1907 to stave off collapse. Thomas recounts the call money panic and the plan to split the funds among several sources for safety.
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J. P. Morgan
New York Stock Exchange
R. H. Thomas
The
Stock Exchange
Pujo Congressional Committee
Thomas
Exchange
James Stillman
National City Bank
Pierpont Morgan
Stillman
Morgan
Perkins
Rey Untermyer
Arbuhd Ussger
Miss Viola Fanyou Becomes Mrs Frederick Bachant in Waterbury
Miss Viola Fanyou and Frederick S Bachant wed in a quiet Waterbury ceremony at Trinity church. The bride, youngest daughter of the late Dr. Joseph Fanyou, and groom, a prescription clerk at Hurd's Pharmacy, plan a Hartford Boston honeymoon and will reside in East Bridgeport.
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Viola Fanyou
Frederick S Bachant
Hurd’s
Nobin Avenue
New Haven
Harriet St
Hartford
Boston
Bridgeport
Taft May Veto To Save Commerce Court
Washington June 12 President Taft warned that he will veto the budget bill unless provisions are added to continue the commerce court beyond July 1. His friends carried the warning to Capitol Hill today and he also demanded changes in the army bill before approving it.
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Commerce Court
Taft
Capitol Hill
Wood
Editor Becomes Another Husband for Miss Russell
Alexander P. Moore editor of the Pittsburgh Leader married Miss Lillian Russell at the Hotel Schenley. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Frank L. Lewis and Rev. J. W. Righter with guests from Weber & Fields. Mrs. Westford attended. a wedding breakfast followed. Russell leaves tonight for the east with her company. Moore departs for Chicago for a national convention in fulfillment of a promise to Colonel Roosevelt.
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Pittsburgh
Alexander P. Moore
New York
Miss Russell
East
Chicago
Roosevelt
For Sale Fine Two Family House Bargain Price
Auction style ad notes a fine two family house tot 50 by 190 feet for sale at 83 Fairfield Ave by Watson Co. A separate notice announces a Cordova Council K of C special meeting at Chapter Rooms Thursday evening June 18 at 8 to arrange for the funeral of Brother Thomas McCormick per order.
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Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport Trust Co
Eckler & Cos
Cordova
North Watson Co
Traveler’s
Elm St
Main
Traveler's Grill
Elmy St
Roosevelt Loyalists Threaten Taft Nomination Crisis
Flinn head of the Roosevelt vigilance committee and Governor Glasscock of West Virginia declared that Pennsylvania and West Virginia would not recognize Taft as the Republican regular nominee. They said their electorates would vote for Roosevelt if Taft is nominated, warning against a stolen convention roll. They asserted every electors pledged to Roosevelt and that Taft’s path would be blocked despite ballots. Roosevelt headquarters reacted with assurances, while Flinn and Glasscock pressed their position amid a Pennsylvania convention adjournment.
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Flinn
Glasscock
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National Committee
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V. Committee
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Taft
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Borah
White House
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Arizona
Heney
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Rosewater
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Elihu Root
Root
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Ofron
Archie Stevenson
William Barnes, Jr
Joseph Kealing
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Mr. Roosevelt
Henry Stimson
Chicago
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Republican Party
Finn
Roosevelt Vigilance Committee
Illinois
Dixon
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