Jeffries Demonstrates Form in Six Round Pittsburg Bout
James J. Jeffries boxed six rounds with sparring partner Sam Berger before about 30,000 fans in Pittsburg. Reports say he has lost the paunch, weighed 238 pounds, and shows speed and power, signaling a strong return and readiness for a possible match with Jack Johnson.
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Jeffries
Pittsburg
Berger
Wm. P. McLoughlin
New York World
Thomases
James J. Jeffries
Sam Berger
Johnson
Jeff
Sam
Browie
Jim Driscoll
Dick Baren
Jack Johnson
Pittsburgers
Forester Needed by City for Bridgeport Trees
Bridgeport faces a demand for city forestry services as truck operators complain about overhanging branches. A truckman says many street trees have grown outward and downward, making passage by tall vehicles unsafe and risking top damage to wagons without trimming.
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Bridgeport
Weather Indications For New Haven Area
Forecast calls for fair tonight and Thursday with increasing warmth. A trough of low pressure near the Rocky Mountains drives heavy local showers in Oklahoma and Kansas. Pleasant weather east of the Mississippi, with local showers along the South Atlantic coast. In this vicinity expect fair skies and slowly rising temperatures as conditions favor warmer conditions.
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United Press
New Haven
Rocky Mountains
Oklahoma
Kansas
Mississippi River
Atlantic
Hawley Leads School Events at Beardsley Park
The University School Athletic Association field day at Beardsley Park produced three new school records as Edgar M. Hawley led with 39 points and multiple victories in sprints, jumps, and throws. Raymond W. Littell and A Brower Whitney also scored high, while coaches and officials organized the full-day meet.
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University School Athletic Association
Beardsley Park
Edgar M. Hawley
Raymond W. Littell
A. Brower Whitney
E. B. Weldon
R. W. Littell
H. D. Strong
E M. Hawley
A. B. Whitney
R. V. Miller
E. M. Hawiey
Littell
Strong
Whitney
J. F. Keeley
Miller
T. A. Clancy
Hawley
Weldon
H. P. Cook
BE. J. Hamilton
F. G Vallenta
W. N. Coley
F. J. Costello
RW. Hanks
C. J. Musante
Hawke
Hamilton
Clancy
Costello
Cook
Musante
Keeley
Wallenta
Coley
M. G. Thompson
H. K. Larkin
J. Horan
J. W. Sarles
V. Manjoney
H. C. Bullard
Field Day Committee
Messrs. Strong
Bullard
Lewis
R Wallenta
Jeffries anxious to see Johnson in Bridgeport tomorrow
James J. Jeffries sails from Pittsburg and urges Jack Johnson to meet him at Smith's Theatre in Bridgeport on Thursday night for a rematch style bout with Sam Berger. He promises to address the crowd and warns Johnson to keep his word while promoting ticket sales and local bouts.
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Jeffries
Bridgeport
Greater New York
Pittsburg
East
James J. Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Smith's Theatre
Jeff
Sam Berger
Johnson
Ketchell
Billy Hogan
Stratfield A. C
Wall Street
Smith’s Theatre
Waterbury
Hartford
California
Undertaker Nealon Killed in Office Shooting at Troy
June 16 Thomas WH Nealon, a local undertaker, was shot and killed in his Troy office by a robber. He died while trying to call for help. The assailant, a 35 year old Tatlian man, escaped with a wallet full of money believed on the victim.
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Troy
Thomas WH. Nealon
Nelson
Taft's Lawyers in Conference Today
President Taft convened a cabinet lawyers meeting to discuss the forthcoming message to Congress on taxing corporate net earnings. The conference took place in the executive mansion library, with Taft presenting a rough draft for cabinet review and suggestions.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Executive Mansion
Pretty wedding at St Patrick's for Mae Helen Macdonald and Laurence Murren
Miss Mae Helen daughter of Mrs Mary Macdonald of Wells street wed Mr Laurence Murren of Pequonnock street in a Tuesday ceremony at St Patrick's church. Rev J B Nihill officiated at 9 am with nuptial high mass then a wedding breakfast at the bride's home. The couple plan to travel to Niagara Falls and Washington before settling on Wells street.
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St. Patrick's Church
Mae Helen
Mary Macdonald
Wells Street
Laurence Murren
Pequonnock Street
Estelle
Michael Murren
New York
J. B. Nihill
Murren
Niagara Falls
Washington
Cleaneasy Hand Cleaner Advertisement
An old want ad touts Cleaneasy the best hand cleaner guaranteed not to injure skin. It instantly removes stove polish rust grease ink paint and dirt for hands or clothing. Large can ten cents. Manufactured by Wm. R. Winn at 244 Stratford Ave. CENT A 4WORD.
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Wm. R. Winn
Stratford Ave
Derailed Express Shakes up Passengers
Elmira News reports a Erie railroad Buffalo Chicago and Cincinnati express derailed at Westerly Narrows seventeen miles east of Elmira in the early hours. Passengers and crew were shaken. three were hospitalized at Arnot Ogden, others treated on site. Injuries described as serious but likely recoverable. Wrecking crews rushed to the scene. tracks to be cleared soon.
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Elmira
Buffalo
Erie
Narrows
Arnot-Ogden
Governor Walker Wounded in Philippine Mutiny
Washington dispatch from Manila reports the constabulary mutiny at Davao. One sergeant and twenty two privates were concerned while sixteen native soldiers remained loyal. Five Americans were slightly wounded including Gov. Walker, but all will recover.
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Washington
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Forbes
Manila
Davao
Constabulary
Instant relief from dread catarrh
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a guaranteed cure for catarrh asthma croup and brains claiming instant relief and germ killing action from eucalyptus air. Complete outfit costs 1.00 with refills 50 cents. Endorsed by Mrs Ada Hopkins Coldwater Mich August 22 1908.
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Australia
Ada Hopkins
Cutter Ave
Coldwater
Mich
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East Main ST
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van Camp
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Main ST
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Stratford
Conn
Boase
Peck & Lines Co
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Tre Lize
Gside
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Laundry Avenue
Secree
Ies
Denver
Denver Gas & Electric Company
Joseph
Ebro
Cyrus
Cyrus Pharmacy
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon 8T
Undertaker Nealon
Ladies’ Home
Journal
George Milbauer
Wheeler Avenue
Germany
W Elizabeth Horschler
Martin Horschler
Arch Street
Florence St. John
Tessie Joyce
Clara St. John
Elizabeth Gunzenhauser
Bertha Gunzenhauser
Olga Ziegler
John Stokes
Lown
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Harvey
Hapto Orchestra
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Haston
T. R. Aston
Harry E. Smith
Bethlehem
Lou Morgan
Fairfield
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Stepney
Lafayette Peer
Montreal
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Trumbull
E. J. Kenney
Henry Moriarty
Ansonia
James Wannick
Eli
Yale
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Steinert
Wheeler & Wilson
Seaside Park
Loren Delbridge
Gov. Walker
Dainty
Main St. Security Building
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