Anheuser Busch Mules Tour Sparks Prairie Street Parade
A prairie schooner and eight mule team drew thousands as Anheuser-Busch promotes Budweiser in town for a limited run. Harvey Burgess guides the mules with a $2000 harness plate, oxen pairs from Texas and Kentucky priced at $700 and $600 respectively. Peter Yung oversees the rig, with Max Wagner and Tony Lessh in key roles. The display travels in three private cars en route to Springfield, Holyoke, Brooklyn, then South America.
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Anheuser-Busch Brewing Co
St. Louis
Harvey Burgess
Buffalo Bill
Jack Crawford
Texas
Kentucky
Peter Yung
Max Wagner
Geer
Hawser
Tony Lessh
Madero
Springfield
Holyoke
Mass
Brooklyn
South America
Fight Disrupted as Bridgeport Birds Clash in North Haven
About 100 sports traveled five miles through woods to a planned main featuring game birds from Bridgeport and New Haven. Constable Henry Sorf and deputy Sheriff Uhi halted the affair. PR Brainard and George Perry of New Haven were arrested. A bird was seized as evidence for tonight’s North Haven hearing. The crowd arrived by auto and carriage as officers intervened before the first contest.
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New Haven
Sbridgeport
Henry Sorf
Uty
Uhi
North Haven
PR. A. Brainard
George Perry
Uhl
Perry
Lori
Brainard
No clear headline given in fragmentary text
Officers pursued a group in a wooded chase after a disturbance at a playground. Seven warrants were issued and will be served. betting and beer were allegedly involved. Deputies vow stricter park restrictions and supervision at all playgrounds.
Playground At Yellow Mill To Be Fenced In
Geo M Eames head of the Park board says playgrounds are experimental but guided by the Playground Association of America led by Theodore Roosevelt as honorary president. The standard apparatus by A G Spaulding Co is approved but records show swings cause many accidents. Yellow Mill park will be fenced, funded by tightening the general appropriation. Commissioner Clinton Barnum Seeley originated the project after studying installations in other cities and Bridgeport uses the most approved outfit to reduce accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo.m. Eames
Park Board
Playground Association of America
Theodore Roosevelt
A. G. Spaulding Co
Yellow Mill Park
Clinton Barnum Seeley
Bridgeport
Striking Sailors Win Chief Points At Sea
London June 13 United Press reports the striking sailors are near victory as ship owners yield on key points. The strike tightens with more owners expected to follow or face indefinite tieups. Clyde shipping industry nears paralysis amid the disruption.
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Speecal
United Press
London
Clyde
Weather Indications Fair Tonight and Tuesday in New Haven
United Press report notes fair weather for New Haven with light to moderate westerly winds and a slightly higher temperature. Light rain has fallen in the lower Mississippi valley and heavy rain along the south Atlantic coast, while other eastern regions enjoy pleasant conditions and moderate temperatures.
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United Press
New Haven
Mississippi Valley
Atlantic
Rocky Mountains
His Honest Face in a Wry Life Cartoon
A humorous Life magazine quip contrasts appearances with character. The dialogue notes that an honest face may be the only honest trait, underscoring satire about deception and perception in public figures.
Not Misplaced Backer Resolve Hints at Result
A brief exchange shows a backer insisting confidence in a decision while a pugilist protests the trim. The dialogue implies tensions over an outcome and a belief Ya would get it right, reflecting a heated aid dispute.
Minister Supports Sunday Baseball In Poughkeepsie Meeting
Reverend J W Larkin endorsed Sunday baseball, addressing about a thousand at Volunteer Baseball Club field to show his support through a practical religion sermon. The piece blends this event with various local notes and light jokes from different columns, reflecting a newspaper page mix.
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J. W. Larkin
Poughkeepsie Field
Poughkeepsie, N. Y
Tiny Temry Stones Home Of Girls
Frank Temry a dwarf like laborer at Bridgeport Malleable Iron Co wandered Park Avenue apartments last night throwing stones at residences after failing to attract girls. Neighbors restrained him until police arrived. In city court he admitted admiration but blamed language. Judge Wilder fined him ten dollars and warned of jail on further trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Temry
Bridgeport Malleablg Iron Co
Park Avenue
Peter Tyer
George H. Wood
Terry
Wilder
Temry
White House In Glory Blaze For Silver Wedding
Washington notes mark President Taft's 25th wedding anniversary with a White House garden party and illuminated grounds. Helen Taft may step into the receiving line to ease her mother’s strain as guests converge at Chevy Chase Club and in the White House living room for an evening of celebration and music by two bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
White House
Helen Herron
Taft
Cincinnati Commercial Club
Chevy Chase Club
Helen Taft
Benjamin F. Buckelew
Newfield Avenue
Grphone
Buckelew
Buckley and
Boland
Graphophone
Messrs
Bennett
Bell
McDonald
Dempsey
Chapman & Bangs
Special bargains in dress goods at Smith Murray Co
The Smith Murray Co advertises a sale on Mohairs in White Blue and White Green, White Serge for Outing Suits, Brilliantine in all colors, Pongee 36 inches wide, Foulard Silks reduced from 7c to 5c, and Seco Silks at 25c per yard. Prices highlight 39c yard for Mohairs, 50c for Shepherd Checks, 58c to 75c for White Serge, and 5c for Silks.
Probates Court Limits Claims in John Cummings Estate
State of Connecticut Fairfield District Probate Court on June 17 1911 limited six months from date for creditors to exhibit claims for settlement in the estate of John Cummings late of Fairfield. Those neglecting to present properly attested accounts within time will be debarred from recovery. 441 persons indebted are requested to pay immediately to John F Cummings administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Connecticut
Fairfield
John Cummings
Court of Probate
District of Fairfield
John F. Cummings
Bridgeport
Fairfield County
Seerport
E. K. Nicholson
James A. Marr
John T. King
Bridgeport Vehicle Company
Superior Court
Bridgeport Evening Post
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Aid Corporation
W. Tracy
Miller v Bridge Vehicle Company in Fairfield Superior Court
Harry D. Miller and coplantiffs sue The Bridge Vehicle Company in Fairfield Superior Court. The action concerns a civil dispute brought before the county court, with unspecified damages sought and standard judicial procedures expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry D. Miller
ET. AL
the Bridge Vehicle Company Superior Court
Fairfield Counts
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Kline
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Kline’s
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Prairie Schooner
Cyrus
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Irtland St
Yellow Mill
E. Pf Dillon & Co
E. H. Dillon & CO
FR. Murphy
John F. Murphy
St Mary's Church
Arctic Street
St. Charles’ Parish
Greenland
Denmark
Thomas
Newedd
Boston Transcript
Atchison Globe
Blobbs
Hardappe
Philadelphia Record
Mitchell
Tiny Temry Stones
Home of
Foley
F. B. Brill
Curtis Pharmacy
Ceylon
Smith-Murray CO
Aisia
Mary
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Main Street
Cor, P. C
Kaaterskill
Catskill Mountains
Louis Frenkel
Albert
Europe
America
Harrison
Downs
Berkeley Lyceum
West 44Th St
A. Elwood & Son
Fast Pacer
A. Elwood & Son, Inc. Auctioneers
S. & H. Green
E. Nadel
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