Hill Denies Governor Run Rumor Amid Political Buzz
The Norwalk Hour reports a Hartford Times item claiming E. J. Hill of West Avenue would withdraw from Congress to run for governor, with a possible U.S. Senate bid if not. Hill declines to comment, saying he already stated his position and knows nothing of the rumor.
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Society Girl Weds Riding Master In Secret Elopement
Varvara I Pupin, 21, daughter of Professor Michael Pupin of Columbia, marries riding instructor Hugh Willoughby in Hoboken. The couple, aided by Willoughby as instructor for a saddle horse dealer, will honeymoon at the Springfield horse show and later visit Lexington, Kentucky.
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New York
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Columbia University
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Springfield
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George Watson
Lexington
Capt Hinman Lifesaving Dogs Open at Steeplechase Island
Capt Sidney Hinman and his famous life saving dogs opened an engagement at Steeplechase Island this afternoon as a free attraction. Performances run daily with rescue acts and water stunts, promising high attendance and a popular combination ticket offering 25 attractions.
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Wheeler Held on $1000 Bail for Bicycle Store Burglary
William Wheeler aged 20 is in Superior Court custody on $1000 bail after confessing to burglarizing a bicycle store near Stratford avenue bridge with two accomplices who fled on bicycles. Wheeler was captured in Port Chester due to alerts from Detective Bureau Sergeant Hal, and has prior larceny convictions in Massachusetts. Goulden and Smith escaped by trapping a Port Chester officer with a bicycle.
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Danbury Wife Seeks Divorce from Deserting Husband
In New Haven on June 17, Florence B. Weed of Danbury filed for divorce from George H. Weed. Ament for $25,000 on George Street was placed in attachment in the Fairfield Superior Court action. She seeks alimony of one third of his estate, estimated around $60,000 with a $4,000 annual income. Attorney Thomas Keating handles the suit and desertion is listed as the ground. Also, Miss Jennie Shalvey of Danbury is visiting her parents on Homestead Avenue.
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George Street
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Danbury
Steamer Minneapolis Blocked by London Seamen Strike
London June 17 The steamer Minneapolis of the Atlantic Transport line could not sail today due to the seamen strike. Several vessels are tied up and the protest is expanding with dock workers cooks and stewards joining. In Liverpool ship companies conceded but needed many seamen, while Greenock faced a serious standstill as ships Fernessia Ionia Cassandra waited crews.
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London
Minneapolis
Atlantic Transport Line
Southampton
Liverpool
Mersey
Greenock
Fernessia
Ionian
Cassandra
Gates Responds To Carnegie Attack In London Speech
John W. Gates refused to engage with Andrew Carnegie over a heated dispute. In London he brushed off the controversy and noted age and strength as reasons. Charles M. Schwab corroborated the late night meeting with Morgan to discuss the Carnegie Trust affairs.
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London
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Skibo
John W. Gates
Andrew Carnegie
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Stanley Steel Trust
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Carnegie Trust Company
Aviators Ovington Atwood Lead Bay State Flight Meet
Harry N. Atwood of Lynn surged to 533 points to lead a Massachusetts aviation meet at Waltham with 12 mile flight over Lexington Arlington Heights and Cambridge. Earle L. Ovington and James V. Martin followed, while Lincoln Beachey soared Readville park during a thunderstorm to 5000 feet as spectators watched by lightning.
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Waltham
Newton
Watertown
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Mr. Martin
Lincoln Beachey
Curtis
Readville Park
Gum Gets nine challenge at Bostwick avenue flats
Amateur baseball notice invites Arrows Clovers Acmes West End Juniors or any other 19 year old city team to a game any Saturday or Sunday at the Bostwick avenue flats. Communications should be received by manager Fighting Kid John Willie.
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Jersey cow yields strawberry flavored milk in Brockton pasture
In Brockton Massachusetts on June 17 Henry Glazier found his Jersey cow had wandered to wild strawberry patches. When milked the dairy fluid carried a pink color and a distinct strawberry flavor. Flower hats remain a popular fashion note.
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Brockton
Mass
Henry Glazier
Meriden Boom After Mayors Speech About Shacks
Meriden on June 17 reports a land sale and a promised 50000 dollar modern building by Silver City Realty Co after Mayor Thomas L Reilly urged letting shacks burn. Meriden Industrial Co is constructing a model factory with lofts for small plants and workers dwellings rise nearby for a ready to use development in about a month.
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Meriden
Thomas L. Reilly
Silver City Realty Company
Meriden Industrial Company
Deep Naval Probe Seen After Washington Yard Revelations
Investigators predict a wide navy yard inquiry nationwide after disclosures to the House Expenditures in the Navy Committee. Two former pay division bookkeepers claim an $8000 shortage from uncleared transactions and allege improper use of staff for motorboat work. No inventory records were kept for $10 million in Navy Yard property over the past decade.
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Navy Yard
House Committee On
Navy Department
Washington Navy Yard
Navy
Bandits Rob Train Between Drain and Yoncalla
Two unmasked bandits robbed the southbound Shasta Limited between Drain and Yoncalla Oregon, taking registered letters after boarding at Drain. Passengers were unharmed. Train left Portland at 6 p.m. and was halted near Yoncalla. amount stolen from registered pouches unknown.
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United Press
Loncalla
Ore
Shasta Limited
Here
Drain
Portland
Yoncalla
New London Seeks Port Status for New Steamship Line
New London aims to become the port of entry for a new steamship line between Christiania and the United States. Swed ish Republican Club of Connecticut officials have exchanged letters with line officials. Success hinges on a Connecticut Senate funding plan for harbor development totaling 1,000,000 dollars, with Senator Mahan pushing the measure through the committee.
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United Press
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Weather Outlook From New Haven June 17
Forecast calls for fair tonight and unsettled weather Sunday with possible showers and rising temperatures. A central disturbance moved from Kansas to Illinois causing cloudiness and rain from Colorado to Ohio. Oklahoma City reported 106 degrees and Kansas City 100. nearby areas may see increasing clouds and showers.
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Local Sunday School Elects Officers At South Church
At the annual meeting of the South Church Sunday School officers were elected including Gen a I superintendent Rev Robert Higginbotham assistant superintendent W E Wills treasurer Morton Ellsworth secretary Miss Lilien FP Clarke and department superintendents Primary Miss Helen Grateman junior Miss Ruby Burritt beginners Miss Bertha M Hinckley intermediate Rev R G Higginhother senior W E Hatheway Kinder Tag observed tomorrow at the German Reformed church program announced.
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High Priestess To Testify In Cult Case Trial
Chicago reports that on Monday a former high priestess of the so called race of perfect mothers may testify about life inside the cult of absolute life. Assistant State's Attorney Burnham says a key witness will come forward, possibly Mildred Bridges or another unnamed girl tied to the case. The prosecution plans to introduce Mildred Bridges’ son and Mona Reese as part of the raid testimony. the defense will seek to have the girls repudiate the confession.
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Chicago
Howes
Evelyn Arthur
Burnham
Mildred Bridges
Seele
Mona Reese
Ranger
Commonwealth
Lee
Park board invites bids for trap rock screenings
Proposals are invited until noon May 36 1911 at City Hall Room 13 for 1600 tons of trap rock screenings to spread at Beardsley Park along the main drive from Netie avenue entrance to the northern park area. Board reserves right to reject any bids. Board of Park Commissioners B Cooney.
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