Conn Veterans Meet Gettysburg Reunion Train Plans
Hartford June 17 The Connecticut Commission on the semi centennial battle celebration issued final instructions to 475 survivors and other veterans for the June 30 reunion. A detailed train schedule lists departure times from towns statewide to connect with a special at New Haven then to New York arriving 11:27 with stops along the way. The Rev. George J. Donahue of East Hartford is named chaplain. Veterans are urged to assess their health, carry issued identification, badges and luggage tags, and bring essentials and appropriate clothing for the trip under U S government rations. A commission meeting is set for Wednesday morning at the capitol to finalize arrangements.
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Hartford
Connecticut Commission
Gettysburg
Connecticut
Thompsonville
Haven
New Britain
Waterbury
Bridgeport
New York
South Norwalk
Noroton
Stamford
Litchfield County
George J. Donahue
East Hartford
Connecticut Party
Bridgeport Students Win Yale Honors Across Liberal Arts
Yale University listed Connecticut graduates among honors. Names include W E Buckley Manchester E S Hammond Hartford W W House New Britain H M Dean Waterbury E B Hawley Bridgeport A E Hopkins Northfield W N Maguire Stamford IL W Mason Danbury J E Meeker Bridgeport J S Porter Bridgeport M R Thorpe Bristol Alfred Barner Carter scholar F E Bailey Collinsville George Benedict Sherman scholar Farwell Knapp Hartford E S Hawley studied at local High School two years then Hotchkiss Grammar School. J H Meeker son of Edward F Meeker of 140 Laurel Avenue. Barnum prize runner up.
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Yale University
Connecticut
W. E. Buckley
Manchester
Hammond
Hartford
W. W. House
New Britain
H.M. Dean
Waterbury
Hawley
Bridgeport
A. E. Hopkins
Northfield
W.N. Maguire
Stamford
IL. W. Mason
Danbury
J. E. Meeker
J. S. Porter
J. F. Ryan
Derby
M. R. Thorpe
Bristol
Alfred Barner Carter
F. E. Bailey
Collinsville
George Benedict Sherman
Farwell Knapp
E. S. Hawley
Hotchkiss Grammar School
New Haven
J. H. Meeker
Edward F. Meeker
Laurel Avenue
Railroad Officials Set to Testify at Stamford Wreck Hearing
The Interstate Commerce Commission and Public Utilities Commission will convene at The Stratfield hotel in Stamford to hear testimony tomorrow. General Manager Bardo, Superintendent Woodward, Division Superintendent Droege, Co W Wildin, and mechanical superintendent Joseph McCabe lead a list of witnesses along with train crews, dispatchers, and lever men from towers 38 and 39 at the time of the accident.
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Stamford
Interstate Commerce Commission
Public Utilities Commission
Stratfield Hotel
Bardo
Woodward
Droege
W. Wildin
Joseph McCabe
C. H. Morrison
Gilliam
Steeplechase May Open Soon In Bridgeport Talks
Iceland may welcome the Steeplechase amusement area this summer despite conflicting reports. George C. Tilyou, principal stockholder, and Captain Paul Boynton, longtime manager, visited Bridgeport and conferred with Judge Foster at Beers and Foster's offices. At press hour they remained in private talks.
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Iceland
George C. Tilyou
Paul Boynton
Bridgeport
Beers
Foster
Judge Foster
Men of Judgment Await Fairfield Avenue Fashion News
The notice references Howwell’s on Main Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Bridgeport Conn announcing a great news for men tomorrow. It promises a stylish clothing offer that will appeal to men who value good clothes, urging readers to watch for it and be ready to act. The date is Tuesday June 17, 1913, with a forecast of fair weather expected cooler tonight and tomorrow.
Exposition of cool dainty dresses on display
A spring time dress exhibition showcases cool dainty summer dresses with filmy textures and decorative details. Imported crepes priced from 32.50 to 50, white voile at 18, tunic trimmed voile at 18, dainty voile patterns from 8.75 to 10, Dolly Varden crepe at 7.50, pique dresses 8.50, linen dresses 6.50, white lawn and crepe lingerie pieces 3.75 to 20. The second floor hosts this appealing collection inviting visitors to inspect and enjoy.
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Bridgeport
Alderman Walker Demands Retraction Over Burnstein Case
The Howland Dry Goods Co and Alderman Daniel B. Walker pressed State Attorney Stiles Judson for a retraction of criticism alleging Walker’s interference in the Burnstein heroin case. Judson replied that the reporter erred and that Walker had offered no investigation or knowledge of the charge’s truth.
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Daniel BE. Walker
Stiles Judson
Alderman Walker
Judson
Cool light hats with Panama and peanut straw styles
Cool light hats described with Panama and peanut straw designs. White silk trimming and bleached white shades emphasize comfort and grace for summer wear. Hats range in size from large to small, with easy trimming and lightweight protection. Special values listed from four to ten dollars, peanuts hats at two fifty.
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Panama
Parasol Selection Offers Variety at Low Prices
Parasols of rare worth, marked by quality and beauty, come in new shapes and plain colors or rich color combos with fancy ribbon edging. Not a huge lot in quantity but a large variety and substantial value. Regular prices would be $2.50 to $6, on the main floor near elev.
Train braking and interference dispute discussed by officials
A source recounts official testimony on a railway coupling breakage and braking systems. Stiles Judson defends an impartial inquiry while noting the charge of interference in criminal administration. Doherty and another official debate train speeds and impact assumptions amid adjournment proceedings.
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Tit
Jers
Doherty
Test Train To Wreck Continues In Court Drama
Witnesses describe a locomotive moving by its own power after a dangerous reversal near the wreck site. Police and railroad officials testified to a daring maneuver, with several observers noting the engine backed toward Miller Street and the parlor car in tow.
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Brennan
George Tapin
Harlem River
Stamford
New Haven
Aiken
Benjamin I. Spock
Lst
G. E. Risley
Andrew Sleshwig
James Hefferman
Miller Street
William J. Malone
San
Edward G. Aiken
Doherty
Drury Declines Connecticut Suffragan Bishop Post Letter
Hartford June 17 a public letter from Rev Samuel S Drury of St Pauls Concord New Hampshire to Rev Henry Ferguson chair of the Connecticut diocesan committee explains why he cannot accept the suffragan bishopric of Connecticut He cites his commitment to St Pauls and the Christian school and asks friends in Connecticut to understand his decision Also included are several local sale notices auction and a card of thanks from the Kearns family all typical 1920s newspaper fillers.
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Hartford
Samuel S. Drury
St. Paul's Book
Concord
N. H
Henry Ferguson
Perguson
Connecticut
Brewster
St. Pawl’s
Samuel & Drury
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YALE
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North Main St
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