Three Tiny Tots Confess to Series of Burglaries
Three small children confessed to a series of burglaries reported across several city blocks. Detective Captain George Arnold recorded their statements, detailing thefts at a Goods store on Main Street and other residences along East Zee avenue and Washington avenue. The youths provided names and locations, aiding the investigation and police pursuit.
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Descriptive ad fragment on cleaning rooms and bed bugs
An OCR snippet touts renting rooms and a cleaning product priced at 25 cents. It mentions bed bugs as a reason against renting, then shifts to claims about a product that is harmless to humans and supposedly makes houses clean and safe. The text is fragmentary and mixes promotional language with vague assurances.
Consul Bryois Faces Charge Over Collarless Attire
In Santiago on June 20 the government filed formal charges against French Consul Bryois. They claim he walked streets without a collar, branding him uncivilised, and allege involvement with revolutionaries. He is accused of backing rebels and authoring a proclamation by a rebel leader.
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International League results and upcoming games
Yesterday the International League posted scores with Toronto 12 over Jersey 6 and Newark 7 over Buffalo 3 while Baltimore defeated Rochester 5 to 1 in the first game and Providence beat Montreal 2 to 1 in the first, then Montreal 3 to 8 in the second. Today Buffalo visits Jersey City, Toronto goes to Newark, Montreal plays Baltimore, Rochester at Providence, and York faces Brooklyn, while Philadelphia hosts Pittsburgh and Chicago plays St. Louis with Pittsburgh visiting Cincinnati in two games. A separate note reports Mrs Bodine and Elisabeth Bodine and two nieces traveling to Detroit for a several week visit seeking her recovery from health issues.
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John Warren Freed After Half Century In Connecticut Prison
John Warren, life prisoner for over fifty years, was granted a pardon last week and left the state prison yesterday. He lingered to instruct his successor, tended flowers, sorted belongings, and said farewell with emotion. This morning he left for Mansfield to begin a new life, visiting friends in Wethersfield beforehand.
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Road survey signals state upgrade amid local N Redding politics
State highway surveyors stake out the Redding Center to Library corner as Commissioner Macdonald selects the stretch for state reconstruction. Local officials spar over priorities, with Lonetown and Park road improvements and West Redding routing urged, while bids may be invited soon. Suffragist meeting draws Bridgeport attendees. Marital ceremony at the Ridge Church unites Clara Danforth Dunnell Hamlin and Francis B. Hamlin with a reception at Hillcroft.
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F. S. Dumnell
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New York
Gladys Lee Wiles
Dresses, groomsmen, and house plans in Ridge era society
The piece lists bridesmaids Anna Schaefer of New York and Ida Belle Galbreath of St. Louis wearing pink satin and pale green chiffon with Leghorn hats and pink roses. It notes W. Elbert Bacon Hamlin as best man, ushers from New York and Washington, and many out of town guests. It also covers estate driveway extensions by Commodore Luaittgen, a new lake on the estate, elm treatments, Ridgewold Inn’s opening, a stock pledge for a Bethel bank, rentals, summer plans, a wedding, arrivals from St. Louis, and local happenings including a dramatic escape attempt by Dailey.
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New York
Ida Belle Galbreath
St. Louis
W. Elbert Bacon Hamlin
F. Lyman Dunnell, Jr
Sturges Bradford Shields
Robert Mallory, Jr
Alexander Gordon
T. Beach Platt
Washington, D. C
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Negro Prisoner Escapes Hospital in Early Morning
Bridgeport hospital telephoned police at 7 o clock that Herbert Dailey a negro prisoner being treated for stab wounds escaped. Dailey had only underwear socks and a bath robe. Investigation showed he may have left as early as 3 a m. Dailey and Charles Van Dyke another negro fought in Bull's Head Saturday night May 25. Van Dyke was arrested next Tuesday and held on $1500 bail for assault with intent to kill. Dailey was in hospital for the stabbing and kept there due to injuries. Van Dyke claimed Dailey was aggressor.
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Reardon Falls From Speeding Motorcycle
James W. Reardon time keeper in the Public Works department was riding at a lively clip delivering brass checks when his motorcycle balked on trolley tracks. He was thrown as the rear wheel clung to the rail and the bike struck the curb, sending Reardon through space near Eoree Street. He was taken to an emergency hospital for treatment.
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Park Terrace rescue ends with nurse and street aid
Reardon lay dazed in mud after an accident on Park Terrace then a kind woman helped him home. He rode to a repair shop with a broken pedal and reached the hospital with head gashes and arm cuts. Dr Curley treated superficial wounds while Charities clerk O Neill remarked on his battered condition. Reardon remained in good spirits despite injuries.
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Reputable men arrested in hotel lobby over headgear sale
Three to the Republican satire scene were arrested on charges linked to a scheme in Chicago on June 20. Police report the men bought a priced item for 2.50 and wore it in the lobby of the Congress Hotel. The suspects, identified as Francis and J. H. Man, were guests at the hotel and admitted involvement. Others describe their actions as playful rather than violent.
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Roosevelt Backers Stirred Chicago Convention Crowds
A Chicago report describes Roosevelt backers adding excitement to the convention with banners and voices. Delegates from Oklahoma plus supporters from Denver and other states expressed preference for Colonel Roosevelt. The scene featured hats, flags, and active committee leadership within the Republican national committee presence.
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Oklahoma
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Denver
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