Mystery Tombstone Found in Fire Site Relates to Wheeler Family
Silas C. Booth of Barlow Booth and Peck, linked to a Wall Street warehouse destroyed in 1859, is identified as Captain Nathaniel Wheeler of Stratford's son in law. Workmen remodeling the Jewelers' site found a tombstone reading Sara Ann daughter of Nathaniel Wheeler died in August aged 37. It is believed the stone was moved from the Wheeler family grave to be cleaned or recut and placed in the warehouse before the fire.
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Silas C. Booth
Barlow
Nathaniel Wheeler
Roosevelt Pleads for United Christendom at Mission Conference
Col Theodore Roosevelt calls for united Christian effort in world evangelization before about 4 000 delegates at the world missionary conference in Edinburg. Lord Balfour reads the letter, delegates cheer, and a resolution thanks Roosevelt for his inspiring work. A parade plan and Robinson visit follow. a Kaiserin Auguste Victoria wireless reports ship position.
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United Press
Edinburg
Theodore Roosevelt
Lord Balfour
Roosevelt
5Th Avenue
Sth
26Th Streets
Douglas Robinson
59Th Street
Robinson Home
Kaiserin Auguste Victoria
Sable Island
Retirement of Justice Moody Before Senate
The Senate Judiciary Committee ordered a report recommending passage of the resolution for the retirement of Associate Justice Moody of the Supreme Court. The measure could pass before Congress adjourns, enabling President Taft to name Moody’s successor, leaving a full bench when the Court meets in October to hear major trust cases.
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United Press
Washington
Moody
Supreme Court
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Taft
Congress
Wall Street Today Opens With Losses Then Gains At Midmorning
The New York market opened with substantial losses across most stocks, trading dull in early hours. By 11 a.m. the market shifted to a stronger tone, with prices rising but bonds remaining unchanged or dull. The note mentions government bonds steady while other bonds show less activity. An odd inserted line about cosmetic wart remover appears, advertising Cyrus Wart Remover from Cyrus Pharmacy at 253 Fairfield Avenue and 186 Cannon St.
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United Press
New York
Cyrus
Cyrus Pharmacy
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon St
Quake Shocks Reported From Georgetown and St Louis
Washington reports a series of earthquake tremors starting at 1:48 a.m. near Georgetown University with shocks lasting until 4:11 a.m. Father Torndorf notes the quake may be 4,000 miles away and causing damage. St Louis records a distant quake about 3,000 miles away with shocks from 2:49 a.m. to 4:16 a.m., possibly affecting Iceland.
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Washington
Georgetown University
Francis Torndorf
Father Torndorf
St. Louis
Father Odenbach
St. Jenatius College
Iceland
Court Grants Danbury Line Permission to Build
Judge Howard J. Curtis in the Superior Court grants Bridgeport and Danbury Railroad Co. permission to lay lines from the North Main Street terminal through Trumbull, Newtown, and Stepney to connect with Danbury and Bethel Trolley Co. lines. The company plans to start operations soon with full construction by August.
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Bridgeport
Danbury Railroad Co
Danbury
North Main Street
Connecticut Co
Trumbull
Newtown
Stepney
Monroe
Botsford
Hattertown
Dodgingtown
Clarification from Karl O Cyrus on Connecticut Pharmaceutical Assn
Karl O Cyrus corrects Bridgeport Evening Farmer coverage of a Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association meeting in New Haven. He states the druggist expulsion for illegal liquor selling was accepted by members and that the by law change will take effect next year. He urges proper interpretation and headlines.
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Bridgeport Farmer
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association
New Haven
United Press
Karl O. Cyrus
Cyrus
Roosevelt Aims For Home Shores After Calm Kaiserin Cruise
Colonel Roosevelt remains in good spirits aboard the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria near Halifax as weather holds fine and he nears his native shores. He spent an hour on the bridge with Captain Ruser then walked the deck briskly, while Lawrence Abbott hosted a dinner for Roosevelt and family with Outlook correspondents present. Roosevelt asked for no speeches. Roosevelt’s dog Bongo, recently ill, is recovering under his wife and the Colonel’s care and is expected to be lively upon landing.
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N. S
Colonel Roosevelt
Ruser
Lawrence Abbott
The
Outlook
Roosevelt
Khartoum
Bongo
Hyena and jaguar roam Cambria county after circus wreck
Johnstown June 16 a hyena and a jaguar escaped from Frank A. Robbins circus during a rockslide wreck near Ebensburg Cambria county locals are terrified two circus workers John Barrett 18 and William Benn 21 were injured and remain hospitalized in Altoona with serious injuries but expected to recover.
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United Press
Johnstown
Ebensburg
Cambria County
Frank A. Robbins
John Barrett
William Benn
Altoona Hospital
His Athletic Neighbor and the Red Jersey Puncher
A boarding house young man disturbs nights by a punching bag in the adjacent room. He discovers the bagger is a buxom woman in a red jersey. He asks for matches, stunned by the encounter, revealing the unexpected neighbor. A mix of humor and curiosity frames the tale.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
High Priced Fricassee and Odd Anecdotes From Empire to City
A collection of humorous and curious notes from history and daily life. Tales range from Lord Alvanley’s costly fricassee extravagance to a stern judge rebuking a press query, with anecdotes on caste, oxygen's origin, and famous Westminster Abbey monuments. Includes wry exchanges about money, manners, and the foibles of warlords and writers.
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